Developers drawn to hotels’ growth in urban centers and unique customization capabilities CHICAGO, 2016-May-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Hyatt Place and Hyatt House brands continue their growth in new markets to meet guests’ needs with the opening of 10 new hotels during the first quarter of 2016. The seven Hyatt Place hotels and three… Read the full press release
Reykjavik, Iceland, 2016-May-13 — /Travel PR News/ — This month, Icelandair, a subsidiary of Icelandair Group, will take into commission two Boeing 767-300 aircraft. In addition, an agreement has now been signed on the purchase of two Boeing 767-300 aircraft. These aircraft will be delivered in the coming months and undergo complete refurbishment, in line with other aircraft… Read the full press release
JOHANNESBURG, 2016-May-12 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways (SAA) is committed towards finding a speedy resolution to 2016 wage negotiations with labour unions. The airline would like to provide the following update on negotiations currently underway. 1. SAA commenced wage negotiations on 11 April 2016 with four labour unions that enjoy recognition and… Read the full press release
Boeing 777 fleet operates across entire Qatar Airways route map, including dedicated freighter routes Airline’s Boeing 777 has enjoyed wide success with carrier’s valued passengers DOHA, Qatar, 2016-May-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways received its 50th Boeing 777 recently, taking the total count of aircraft in operation to more than 180 single aisle and… Read the full press release
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan also again named top airline loyalty/rewards program SEATTLE, 2016-May-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines ranked highest in airline customer satisfaction among traditional carriers for the ninth consecutive year in the J.D. Power 2016 North America Airline Satisfaction Study. The organization also announced today that travelers ranked the Alaska Airlines Mileage… Read the full press release
New global partner gives Alaska frequent flier members travel and mileage accrual to Japan and throughout Asia SEATTLE, 2016-May-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines and Japan Airlines (JAL) have announced plans for a codeshare agreement and frequent flier partnership, which will provide seamless travel and mileage earning opportunities between Alaska’s gateways in North… Read the full press release
Fritz Oberhummer, Senior Account Manager EMEA, Expedia Affiliate Network Brand, was named as one of Phocuswright’s 35 Young Leaders Class of 2016 Bellevue, WA, 2016-May-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Expedia® Affiliate Network (EAN), a division of the Expedia group, one of the world’s leading online travel companies, is proud to announce that Fritz Oberhummer, Senior… Read the full press release
Leeds, United Kingdom, 2016-May-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The Airport Operators Association (AOA) is pleased to announce that Henk van Klaveren has joined the Airport Operators Association as its new Public Affairs & PR Manager. He replaces PA & PR Director Tim Alderslade, who joins BATA as its new Chief Executive. Henk has a strong… Read the full press release
LOS ANGELES, 2016-May-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions, has launched a new look for their Home Services vehicles in key metropolitan areas around the United States including Dallas, Northern California, Seattle, Los Angeles and Florida. The program, which wraps vehicles with a vinyl… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Aylesbury Vale District Council (AVDC) revealed today that it has saved £90,000 in the first year of introducing its new travel policy, introduced at the end of 2014. The savings have come from AVDC’s innovative travel policy, created in conjunction with Enterprise to bring the council in line with… Read the full press release
VIENNA, Austria, 2016-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Michael Kaye (50) has commenced work as the new Head of Austrian Airlines Technik effective May 1, 2016. In this capacity he succeeds Michael Delion, who has taken up a new position at Lufthansa Technik in Hamburg. “With Michael Kaye we have been able to attract a… Read the full press release
Bethesda, Md., 2016-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of 30 cents ($0.30) per share of common stock, which represents a 20 percent increase over the previous quarterly dividend amount of $0.25 per share. The dividend is payable on… Read the full press release
Mrs. Linda Plopper joins THOR’s team as its new Supplier Relations Account Manager LANGLEY, UK, 2016-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — THOR Inc., a world leading travel services company, today announces the appointment of Supplier Relations Account Manager, Linda Plopper. In her new role, Linda is responsible for maintaining strong relationships with current travel supplier… Read the full press release
Alexandria, VA, 2016-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry – today announced Oscar Munoz, president and CEO of United Airlines, will be a featured speaker at GBTA Convention 2016, July 16-20 in Denver, Colorado. Munoz will speak at Center Stage on… Read the full press release
BERLIN, GERMANY, 2016-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Despite the decline in tourist travel and the associated capacity reduction, airberlin was able to increase its capacity utilization in April by 0.7 percentage points to 81.8 percent in yearly comparison. Furthermore, the accumulated capacity utilization remained virtually stable and increased by 0.3 percentage points to 82.9 percent… Read the full press release
North American Hotels Capitalize on Digital Trend Continuing into 2016 NEW YORK, 2016-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Hotel industry performance is strengthening, with Q1 2016 revenue per available room (RevPAR) increasing 1.0 percent year-over-year, fueled by online and mobile bookings. According to data from TravelClick’s North American Distribution Review (NADR; Q2 2016), bookings through online… Read the full press release
Big boost for night, weekend work at the Port of Oakland Subsidy extended, largest marine terminal adds functions to night gates Oakland, Calif., 2016-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — A $1.5 million subsidy program to stimulate night and weekend business at the Port of Oakland has been extended. The Port’s largest marine terminal operator responded today… Read the full press release
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® takes over management of Capella Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C., 2016-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has been appointed by CTF Georgetown Hotel LLC., new owners of Capella Washington, D.C., to take over the management of the prestigious Georgetown hotel. Effective April 21, 2016 the hotel, formerly owned by… Read the full press release
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, 2016-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Yesterday (27 Apr 2016), Carlson has announced the sale of Carlson Hotels Inc to the Chinese Group HNA. This transaction includes the Carlson stake in Rezidor Hotel Group AB, representing 51.3% of shares outstanding. The transaction is subject to receipt of applicable regulatory approvals. Rezidor Hotel Group AB… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Apr-29 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is rolling out a host of servicing options and an additional payment option via the New Distribution Capability standard (NDC), IATA’s programme to improve communication between airlines and agents. Agents are able to adopt NDC through existing booking systems, giving them access to a whole range of… Read the full press release
Ofgem and the CAA have today announced that they will share the Enforcement Decision Panel (EDP) set up by Ofgem in 2014, with the CAA having access to the panel for its competition-related regulatory activity. LONDON, 2016-Apr-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Ofgem and the CAA have today announced that they will share the Enforcement Decision… Read the full press release
Historic milestone for Munich Airport Cologne, Germany, 2016-Apr-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Another chapter in the history of Munich Airport will begin on April 26, 2016: with the launch of the new satellite terminal – Germany’s first midfield terminal – Europe’s only five-star airport is again setting new standards for excellent service, passenger comfort and sustainability…. Read the full press release
Roanoke, VA, 2016-Apr-28 — /Travel PR News/ — AirportParkingHelper.com, a leading national authority on airport parking and related travel topics, recently announced a number of expansion plans for 2016. Website founder Jennifer Church said she has acquired a partner who will provide critical services to the popular Virginia-based website, which plans to nearly double its online… Read the full press release
Washington DC, 2016-Apr-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) welcomes the Cuban government’s positive and fair decision to allow all American citizens equal opportunity to visit Cuba. The cruise industry understands the power that travel has to bring learning and understanding between nations and cultures. Further, CLIA fully supports the rights of… Read the full press release
WINNIPEG, CANADA, 2016-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — First quarter passenger traffic at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport increased 2.86% as compared to the first quarter of 2015. Consolidated revenue of Winnipeg Airports Authority and its subsidiaries was $29.6 million for the first quarter, compared to $28.1 million for the same period in 2015. Earnings before interest, depreciation… Read the full press release
Agreement to encourage range of economic initiatives, from cross-border investment to aviation services SHANNON, IRELAND, 2016-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The Shannon Free Zone has signed an official accord for economic cooperation with a Chinese equivalent, the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone (SHFTZ). The Memorandum of Understanding, signed last week in Shanghai, will provide… Read the full press release
Expedia’s travel management company partners with Amadeus and airlines to offer ancillaries to business travellers MADRID, SPAIN, 2016-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — No business traveller wants to pay for a bag at the last minute at the airport, and no travel manager enjoys going to several websites to book different elements of their clients’… Read the full press release
HONG KONG, 2016-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced the appointments of Cliff Atkinson as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Miami and Donald Bowman as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas. Both appointments are effective from 9 May 2016. Cliff Atkinson joins Mandarin Oriental, Miami from the Group’s property in… Read the full press release
Washington, DC, 2016-Apr-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has announced additional details on the general sessions taking place at the 2016 Cruise360 Conference, held June 1-6 in beautiful Vancouver, B.C. These panels each provide a unique perspective on the cruise industry and represent important segments of the industry. “More than ever… Read the full press release
National Car Rental Announces New Sponsorships with Four Major League Baseball Teams Sponsorship Agreements Add Astros, Orioles, Rangers and White Sox to National’s MLB Portfolio ST. LOUIS, 2016-Apr-25 — /Travel PR News/ — National Car Rental today announced four new sponsorship agreements designating National as the official car rental partner of the Houston Astros, Baltimore… Read the full press release