Qatar Airways breaks through 2016 Global 500 list by Brand Finance National airline achieves the only Qatari listing among world-elite brands DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has been ranked as one of the world’s most valuable brands for the first time, becoming the only Qatari company to be represented in the 2016… Read the full press release
Flagship will see full renovation and room extension Brussels, Belgium, 2016-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Rezidor, one of the world’s most dynamic hotel companies and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, and foundations closely related to the Swedish Order of Freemasons have extended their lease agreement for the Radisson Blu Strand Hotel, Stockholm… Read the full press release
Brussels, Belgium, 2016-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Blu, the iconic hotel brand driven by innovation and design, proudly announces the opening of Radisson Blu Hotel, Sohar. This is Rezidor’s fifth hotel in operation in Oman. Radisson Blu Hotel, Sohar is the only beach front address in the Northern Province of Oman. At 12 kms… Read the full press release
Brussels, Belgium, 2016-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group will release their Financial Report Q4 2015 on Tuesday, 16th February 2016 at 7:30 CET. On the same day at 10:00 CET the group will hold a webcast hosted by Wolfgang M. Neumann, President & CEO, and Knut Kleiven, Deputy President & CFO. To… Read the full press release
Will champion customer focus, consolidating sales efforts into one team Will lead a worldwide sales team of over 50 professionals while strengthening relationships with more than 50 Authorized Service Facilities in 26 countries Montréal, 2016-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Business Aircraft announced today that 19-year company veteran Chris Milligan has been appointed Vice… Read the full press release
Taylor Now One of Highest Ranking Female Executives in Global Car Rental, Automotive and Travel Industries ST. LOUIS, 2016-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Enterprise Holdings Inc. today announced the promotion of Christine Taylorto the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, making her one of the highest ranking women in the global… Read the full press release
Amstelveen, The Netherlands, 2016-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air has chosen Air France Industries KLM Engineering and Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) to provide flight hour support for the CFM56-7 power plants that equip the airline’s Boeing 737NG aircraft. The long term contract was formally signed in Amstelveen, The Netherlands, by Oman Air CEO Paul… Read the full press release
Langley, UK, 2016-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport (NYSE:TVPT), a leading Travel Commerce Platform, has announced a new deal with NG Travel Group, owner of Beach Tours, Dubai Tours and USA Tours. The new agreement will mean that all of NG Travel Group’s business will move to Travelport – starting with Beach Tours and Dubai… Read the full press release
Project will not affect passenger service, however residents near tracks will hear increased nighttime activity LOS ANGELES, 2016-Feb-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Beginning Monday, Feb. 8, Metrolink will begin replacing 21,000 railroad ties in Orange County over the course of nine weeks between the cities of Orange and San Juan Capistrano. The project, in conjunction… Read the full press release
HONG KONG, 2016-Feb-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Marco Polo Hotels has announced the commencement of Dr. Jennifer Cronin as President for Marco Polo Hotels, succeeding Mr. Eric Waldburger who has retired. In his role as President, Mr. Waldburger led the company for almost four years through one of its most active periods in over a… Read the full press release
ABERDEEN, Scotland, 2016-Feb-06 — /Travel PR News/ — First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP today (Monday 1 February 2016) visited Aberdeen International Airport to unveil details of what will be the single largest investment in the airport since the current terminal opened its doors in 1977. A total of £20 million will be invested in the… Read the full press release
BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2016-Feb-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the world’s largest and most dynamic hotel groups, announces the promotion of Rémy Merckx to the role of Vice President Marketing EMEA. Rémy joined Carlson Rezidor in July 2013 and served as the Senior Director e-Business Development and became Vice President Digital… Read the full press release
Jens Ritter named the new “Accountable Manager“ as of February 1, 2016 The Lufthansa employee strengthens the management team of Austrian Airlines VIENNA, Austria, 2016-Feb-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Jens Ritter has been appointed to strengthen the management team of Austrian Airlines effective today, February 1, 2016. He was appointed by the Management Board… Read the full press release
Caroline Ansell MP opens Pier 5 – an £80 million project for Gatwick Airport Bigger gate rooms and better facilities for arriving and departing passengers Growth in number of stands set to drive more growth at the airport LONDON, 2016-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Another milestone in Gatwick’s £2 billion transformation programme was reached today… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Independent, tailor-made operator Savile Row Travel has introduced Dolphin technology to replace manual processes. The Henley-on-Thames based travel company, specialising in selected luxury resorts, fully integrated FIT and MICE travel, will use Dolphin for ongoing booking management, generating customer documents, business reporting and to streamline operations using Dolphin workflow… Read the full press release
Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) has announced three key appointments to its executive team. LONDON, 2016-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Andrew Waller, CWT’s current president, Europe, Middle East and Africa, takes on a newly created role; executive vice president, Global Business Transformation. Waller will focus on driving efficiency and organization effectiveness, reshaping CWT’s business model for… Read the full press release
DALLAS, TX, 2016-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The Board of Directors of Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) has appointed Grace D. Lieblein as a member of the Board. Lieblein most recently served as Vice President, Global Quality for General Motors (GM), and has more than 20 years of experience in senior executive positions in the Automotive… Read the full press release
Buena Park, Calif., 2016-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Knott’s Berry Farm announced today that it will open its first Starbucks location. The 935 square foot Starbucks store will open in March 2016 in the California MarketPlace, just outside the Park’s main entrance, and will offer Starbuck’s world class coffee drinks and entrees. Knott’s follows… Read the full press release
Abu Dhabi, 2016-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates Palace continues to maintain its position as one of the leading hotels in the world, as recently highlighted by the revered Institutional Investor rankings, and part of the reason for this is its stellar team. Finding the “right talent for the right roles at the right time”… Read the full press release
Company Achieves 5th Consecutive Year of Increased Signings in North America with 92 New Deals Surpasses 600th Hotel Milestone with 43 New Openings in 2015 STAMFORD, Conn., 2016-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — From the 2016 American Lodging Investment Summit in Los Angeles, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced strong continued growth inNorth America, following its… Read the full press release
Element Yinchuan Hotel Marks Starwood’s Entry into the Capital City of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region inNorthwest China STAMFORD, Conn., 2016-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT), today announced it has signed an agreement with Ningxia Minsheng Real Estate Co., Ltd. to debut its eco-wise Element brand hotel in Yinchuan—the capital city… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2016-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotel Group, the world’s largest global provider of sales, marketing and distribution services to independent luxury hotels, today announced its 2015 year-end results. Last year, the company marked a major milestone in its 48-year history by generating more than $1 billion ($1.011B) in reservations revenue on behalf of… Read the full press release
Amsterdam set to become home to the first Kimpton hotel outside of the Americas Denham, United Kingdom, 2016-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of the first Kimpton® Hotels & Restaurants hotel outside of the Americas. Debuting in Europe, the hotel will… Read the full press release
Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI) is proud to announce that Don Welsh, CEO of Choose Chicago, has been chosen as the new President & CEO. DMAI retained the executive recruiting firm SearchWide to manage the search process for a new CEO last fall. Washington, D.C., 2016-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — “After a thorough search process… Read the full press release
HONG KONG, 2016-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group was again honoured in the annual “World’s Best Hotels” rankings in Institutional Investor magazine. Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo took the coveted number one spot, as ‘Best Hotel in the World’ as well as the ‘Best Hotel in Asia’. The survey rated hotels on a… Read the full press release
Courtyard by Marriott and Fairfield by Marriott in Outer Ring Road Bengaluru BENGALURU, INDIA, 2016-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) expands its brand offering in Bengaluru with the opening of the first dual branded property in the country, the Courtyard by Marriott and Fairfield by Marriott. The property is located in… Read the full press release
LAS VEGAS, NV, 2016-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) today announced that it has named Jude Bricker to the position of Chief Operating Officer and expanded the role of Chief Financial Officer Scott Sheldon. This restructuring of the Company’s management organization will strengthen its operation and place a renewed emphasis on customer… Read the full press release
Growth attributed to improved economy and robust tourism industry SAN DIEGO, CA, 2016-Jan-25 — /Travel PR News/ — January 25, 2016 – San Diego International Airport (SAN), for the first time in its 88-year history, has surpassed 20 million passengers in a single year. The 2015 total represents a 7 percent increase over 2014, according… Read the full press release
Auckland Airport has today announced the details of a major upgrade to its international departure area, including a new security processing zone and a new passenger lounge and shopping hub. AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 2016-Jan-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Adrian Littlewood, Auckland Airport’s chief executive, says, “Today’s announcement is an exciting and major step forward in… Read the full press release
BANGKOK, Thailand, 2016-Jan-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited has today taken ownership of its fifth brand-new ATR 72-600. Four more are still to be delivered. The new-generation ATR-600s are equipped with state of the art full-glass cockpit monitoring and control systems plus feature high comfort layout seating for 70 passengers with… Read the full press release