Steigenberger Hotel Bremen appoints Mark Wachal as new general manager

Carlton Courtney will become Director of the InterCityHotel Gelsenkirchen BREMEN, GERMANY, 2016-Sep-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Mark Wachal will take over the reins at the Steigenberger Hotel Bremen with effect from 1 September. He will succeed Carlton Courtney, who will now head up the InterCityHotel Gelsenkirchen. Having originally trained as a cook, Mr. Wachal… Read the full press release

Steigenberger Hotel Cologne names Peter B. Mikkelsen new General Manager

COLOGNE, GERMANY, 2016-Sep-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Peter B. Mikkelsen, a 44-year old Dane who is the father of three children, takes over the running of the Steigenberger Hotel Cologne on Rudolfsplatz with effect from 1 September. The hotel was undergoing extensive renovation and modernisation works. Mr. Mikkelsen’s experience in the international hotel sector stretches… Read the full press release

Lufthansa Group to start training more than 250 apprentices and 1,400 flight attendants across Germany this summer

A total of more than 250 apprentices and 1,400 flight attendants across Germany are to start this summer Frankfurt, Germany, 2016-Aug-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Once again, this summer 150 apprentices will start their professional careers in Frankfurt with the Lufthansa Group, the largest employer in the German state of Hesse. The training of young… Read the full press release

PATA and Triip.me launch competition for millennials interested in building their own travel startup

A challenge for millennials and young tourism professionals to show their love for their city BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2016-Aug-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Entrepreneurship, travel and teamwork merge in a new competition designed to encourage millennials to build their own local tour businesses. The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), in partnership with Triip.me and with the support of Gobi Partners, FWD Hong… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts marks entry into Vietnam with rebranding of renowned luxury resort The Nam Hai Hoi An

The Nam Hai luxury resort set to re-open as Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, Hoi An, Vietnam in late 2016 Toronto, Canada, 2016-Aug-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world’s leading luxury hospitality company, Hotel Properties Limited (HPL) and ASB Development Limited today announced that the renowned luxury resort –… Read the full press release

Oakland International Airport reports 6.1% increase in passenger number in July 2016 over the prior year

Bay Area airport boosts busy summer month by 6.1% over 2015 Oakland, CA, 2016-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakland International Airport (OAK) said today that it served 1.13 million passengers in July, a 6.1% increase over the prior year. It was the 32ndconsecutive month of year-over-year traffic gain at the Airport. Port of Oakland Director… Read the full press release

Burba Hotel Network and Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association partner to stimulate investment in the Caribbean hotel and tourism market

Costa Mesa, CA, 2016-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Burba Hotel Network (BHN), the leader in organizing and connecting the Caribbean’s hotel and tourism investment community, and the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA), the leading trade and advocacy organization for the Caribbean hotel and tourism industry, today announced a strategic alliance with regards to the… Read the full press release

ALPA recognized 10 distinguished pilots during its 62nd Air Safety Forum

WASHINGTON, D.C., 2016-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) recognized the outstanding achievements of 10 distinguished pilots during its 62nd Air Safety Forum. The presentation of ALPA’s prestigious awards and citations were featured during the four-day event. In addition to honoring outstanding contributions by pilots in aviation safety and security,… Read the full press release

Wyndham Garden® brand unveils its first global hotel prototype

Upper-midscale brand’s first global design delivers an upscale experience and modern conveniences PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2016-Aug-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The upper-midscale Wyndham Garden® brand is shedding light on its first global hotel prototype, designed to make travel easier and more carefree while delivering greater returns for hotel owners through operating efficiencies. The new offering surpasses… Read the full press release

Wyndham Worldwide recognized as one of Orlando Sentinel’s “Top 100 Companies for Working Families” for the 13th year

ORLANDO, Fla., 2016-Aug-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Worldwide, (NYSE: WYN), one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, has been recognized by the Orlando Sentinel as one of its “Top 100 Companies for Working Families” for the 13th year. The annual award honors Central Florida companies that make family a top priority –– demonstrating their… Read the full press release

The Hyatt Place and Hyatt House brands continue growth with 10 hotel openings across the globe during second quarter of 2016

CHICAGO, 2016-Aug-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The Hyatt Place and Hyatt House brands continue growth in new markets with the opening of 10 hotels across the globe during the second quarter of 2016. Of the 10 Hyatt Place and Hyatt House hotel openings in the second quarter, 40 percent were in the Asia Pacific region,… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport to develop large warehouse and office complex for the airport operations of DHL Express

Budapest, Hungary, 2016-Aug-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Budapest Airport and DHL Express have signed a strategic agreement about the development of a new facility for the Deutsche Post DHL Group company in Hungary. This is the second large-scale investment by Budapest Airport and DP DHL, after the latter’s freight forwarding business units moved into… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines announces retirement of its SVP Labor Relations Randy Babbitt after 50 years

DALLAS, TX, 2016-Aug-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced today that Randy Babbitt, Senior Vice President of Labor Relations, is retiring after 50 years in the commercial aviation industry. Babbitt joined Southwest in 2012 and has spent the last four years leading the carrier’s Labor Relations Team. “We wish Randy all… Read the full press release

All Nippon Airways celebrated the delivery of its 50th Boeing 787 Dreamliner

Japan’s largest carrier becomes world’s first airline to reach milestone; EVERETT, Wash., 2016-Aug-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE:BA] and ANA (All Nippon Airways) celebrated the delivery of the airline’s 50th 787 Dreamliner during a ceremony today at Boeing’s Everett Delivery Center. The milestone marks yet another record for ANA as it becomes the world’s… Read the full press release

The Dresden Airport Conference Centre introduces flexible co-working office available for rent by the day or less

Dresden, Germany, 2016-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Co-working spaces are an urban trend that reflects the new ways of working. They are places where freelancers, creatives and digital nomads can work together in office communities. Workspaces are booked for as long as you need them. The Dresden Airport Conference Centre is now home to… Read the full press release

The 2016 FCCA Trade Show to be held in San Juan, Puerto Rico from September 26-30

Pembroke Pines, FL, 2016-Aug-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The 2016 FCCA Trade Show, the largest cruise tourism trade show in the Caribbean, will offer exhibitors a prime opportunity to target an influential audience of tourism stakeholders, travel agents and cruise line presidents, CEOs and executives who decide where cruise ships call, what sells onboard and… Read the full press release

HKIA reports of 5.8% increase in passenger volume during July 2016 compared to same month last year

HONG KONG, 2016-Aug-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Air traffic at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) saw steady growth in July 2016. During the month, passenger volume increased 5.8% year on year to 6.3 million, while flight movements rose 2.9% to 35,200 compared to the same month last year. Cargo throughput saw a 4.7% year-on-year increase… Read the full press release

Expedia.com® launches Expedia Labs to showcase sampling of experimental tech and travel concepts

Hosts “Travel Think Tank” in San Francisco, Expedia’s first-ever inspirational invitational to discuss unique mobile travel concepts SAN FRANCISCO, 2016-Aug-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Expedia.com® today launched Expedia Labs, a new site to showcase a sampling of experimental tech and travel concepts built within Expedia or through company partnerships. Designed to give developers a dedicated… Read the full press release

Preferred Hotels & Resorts announces new partnership with Orlando-based Rosen Hotels & Resorts

CHICAGO, 2016-Aug-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts – the world’s largest global provider of sales, marketing, and distribution to independent hotels – is pleased to announce a new partnership with Orland0-based Rosen Hotels & Resorts. With a shared vision to provide unparalleled hospitality in a distinct, independent hotel setting, the partnership between… Read the full press release

Marco Polo Hotels announces the promotion of Mr. Thomas Salg to General Manager of its three Hong Kong properties

HONG KONG, 2016-Aug-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Marco Polo Hotels has promoted Mr. Thomas Salg to General Manager of its three Hong Kong properties: Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel, Prince Hotel and Gateway Hotel. A seasoned hotelier, Thomas has been in the hotel industry for more than 20 years, spanning 8 countries and 3 different continents… Read the full press release

Wyndham Vacation Ownership recognized as one of the “Healthiest Employers in Central Florida” by Orlando Business Journal

ORLANDO, Fla., 2016-Aug-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Vacation Ownership (WVO), the world’s largest vacation ownership company and a member of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE: WYN), was recently recognized by Orlando Business Journal as one of the “Healthiest Employers in Central Florida” for the company’s commitment to wellness in the workplace. With… Read the full press release

REGRESO AL ÍBEX 35, TRECE AÑOS DESPUÉS

Mallorca, España, 2016-Aug-12 — /Travel PR News/ — El pasado 27 de julio, Meliá Hotels International obtuvo un importante respaldo de los mercados financieros, cuando el Comité Técnico Asesor del IBEX acordó incluir a la principal cadena hotelera de España en el selectivo índice IBEX 35 de la bolsa española, que reúne a las empresas con… Read the full press release

BWI Marshall Airport ranked highest on the “Top 10 Most Surprisingly Great Airports in America” list by Thrillist

Glen Burnie, Maryland, 2016-Aug-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The food, drink, and travel website Thrillist announced this week that Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI Marshall) ranked highest on its list of the “Top 10 Most Surprisingly Great Airports in America.” The Thrillist website noted that BWI Marshall and the other top airports on the… Read the full press release

Munich Airport releases its latest integrated report “More Winners”

MUNICH, GERMANY, 2016-Aug-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Munich Airport (FMG) has released its latest integrated report. Entitled “More Winners”, it is the sixth edition in a series that has garnered numerous prestig-ious awards in the past. In the 180-page report, FMG presents the traffic statistics and business results for 2015 and provides information on all… Read the full press release

NBAA’s Young Professionals in Business Aviation announces formation of its inaugural YoPro Council

Washington, DC, 2016-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Consisting of 25 young professionals from all segments of business aviation, the council will be responsible for planning YoPro events and initiatives, including the group’s highly anticipated reception and educational session at the 2016 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), to be held from Nov. 1 to… Read the full press release

XOJET announces its first wellness-centric partnership with Summus

XOJET Program Clients to Receive Unparalleled Access to a Robust Network of Top-Tier Physicians Across the U.S. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2016-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — XOJET, Inc., the leader in on-demand private jet charter services, announced today its first wellness-centric partnership with Summus, which connects families to top-tier physicians across leading US medical institutions, to… Read the full press release

GTAA announces financial and operating results for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2016

TORONTO, 2016-Aug-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (the “GTAA”) today reported its financial and operating results for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2016. Passenger volumes grew by 5.9 per cent during the first half of 2016 as compared to the first half of 2015, reflecting both the economic… Read the full press release

The Greater Toronto Airports Authority reaches new collective bargaining agreement with Unifor

TORONTO, 2016-Aug-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) is pleased to announce that a new collective bargaining agreement has been reached with Unifor, who represent 1050 employees at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The new three year agreement will be in effect from August 1, 2016 to July 31, 2019. “The ratification… Read the full press release

AccorHotels to continue to distribute its hotel inventory through the Amadeus GDS

Amadeus currently exclusively distributes Ibis Budget, AccorHotels’ benchmark budget brand. MADRID, SPAIN, 2016-Aug-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Searching for the right hotel room can be a challenge as there are so many options. At Amadeus we offer a range of content to our travel agency customers so that they can find the perfect room for… Read the full press release

Cruise Lines International Association released the third Travel Agent Cruise Industry Outlook Report of 2016

Washington DC, 2016-Aug-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) released today the third Travel Agent Cruise Industry Outlook Report of 2016, revealing that as the demand for cruising continues to grow, travel agents are playing an increasingly important role in the consumer travel process. The report is the third installment in an… Read the full press release