Hyatt included in the Great Place to Work® World’s Best Multinational Workplace list

Recognition as a top multinational workplace coincides with relaunch of Hyatt career website Hyatt.jobs CHICAGO, 2014-10-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that Hyatt has been named one of the World’s Best Multinational Workplaces by Great Place to Work®. The annual list honors 25 companies that have been recognized by their… Read the full press release

Hyatt enters into franchise agreement with Songy HighRoads to develop Hyatt Regency Houston Galleria scheduled to open in fall 2015

CHICAGO, 2014-10-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a franchise agreement with Songy HighRoads, a commercial real estate development firm based in Atlanta, Ga., to develop Hyatt Regency Houston Galleria. The hotel will be managed by Aimbridge Hospitality and is scheduled to open in… Read the full press release

Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Immobiliare Real Estate Development Group announce the opening of Hyatt Place Panama City/Downtown

Hyatt debuts in Panama with Hyatt Place Panama City/Downtown CHICAGO, 2014-10-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Immobiliare Real Estate Development Group today announced the opening of Hyatt Place Panama City/Downtown in Panama City, Panama. The hotel’s opening marks the first Hyatt-branded hotel to enter the Panamanian market and the continued expansion of… Read the full press release

Gatwick Airport welcomes Department for Transport announcement of funding deal for flights between Newquay and London Gatwick

LONDON, 2014-10-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Responding to today’s Department for Transport announcement about a 4 year funding deal for flights between Newquay and London Gatwick, a Gatwick Airport spokesperson said: “We welcome news that this crucial route has been secured and look forward to supporting Flybe’s operation. “Britain’s economy is driven by the… Read the full press release

Air France names Pierre-Olivier Bandet as EVP Chairman’s Office and Public Affairs

PARIS, 2014-10-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Pierre-Olivier Bandet has been appointed EVP Chairman’s Office and Public Affairs for Air France, as from 1st November 2014. He joins the Company’s Executive Board. Aged 46, graduated from Ecole Polytechnique, Ecole Nationale de la Statistique et de l’Administration économique (ENSAE) and Institut d’Etudes Politiques-Paris. Between 1992 and… Read the full press release

Swissport becomes the first and so far only aviation service provider member of the German Aviation Association BDL

Opfikon, Switzerland, 2014-10-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport International (Swissport) joins the German Aviation Association (BDL) as per January 1, 2015. Swissport is thus the first and so far only aviation service provider of BDL. With its accession, Swissport emphasizes its commitment to a strong aviation industry in Germany.   On October 15, 2014, the… Read the full press release

UNWTO applauds the commitment of the Japanese government to the tourism sector and the positive results of tourism in the country

During an official visit to Japan, UNWTO Secretary-General, Taleb Rifai, highlighted the commitment of the Japanese government to the tourism sector and the positive results of tourism in the country. Mr. Rifai met the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to discuss the strengthening of the relationship between UNWTO and Japan and inaugurated the… Read the full press release

UNWTO commends the Government of Romania to attract more international youth travelers through the country’s first tourism cluster dedicated to young people

UNWTO commends the measures taken by the Government of Romania to attract more international youth travelers through the country’s first tourism cluster dedicated to young people. MADRID, 2014-10-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The new Youth Tourism Cluster, an initiative by the Ministry of Tourism of Romania, brings together state institutions, private companies and international… Read the full press release

IATA launches Aviation Cyber Security Toolkit at the AVSEC World conference in Washington, DC

Washington, DC, 2014-10-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched its Aviation Cyber Security Toolkit which helps the air transport industry, including airlines, airports and air traffic management, to identify, assess and mitigate, among others, cyber risks in IT infrastructure across their operations. “The aviation industry depends on essential IT… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to start A380 service to Bangkok in January 2015

The highly acclaimed A380 will commence operations to the popular Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok in January 2015 DOHA, Qatar, 2014-10-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways’ highly anticipated A380 aircraft will soon touchdown in Bangkok, Thailand, following the overwhelming success of its inaugural service to London Heathrow introduced earlier this month. The airline is scheduled… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways continues its expansion in Africa with the launch of services to its latest destination, Djibouti

Three-times-weekly flights from Djibouti to offer Connections via Doha to the rest of the World Award-winning Airline Celebrates launch with Community Initiative DJIBOUTI, 2014-10-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has continued its expansion in Africa with the launch of services to its latest destination, Djibouti, which began this week. The five-star airline commenced the three-times-weekly… Read the full press release

Alaska Air Group announces the appointment of Kathy Savitt and Dhiren Fonseca as new members of its board of directors

SEATTLE, 2014-10-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Air Group, the parent company of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, today announced the appointment of Kathy Savitt and Dhiren Fonseca as new members of its board of directors. The appointments support the company’s continued efforts to develop new and innovative technologies that take the hassle out of… Read the full press release

Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts launches Taste of Waldorf Astoria in partnership with the world’s foremost culinary arts organization, the James Beard Foundation (JBF)

Five Rising Star Chefs Travel to Berlin, Rome, Edinburgh, La Quinta, and Shanghai to Collaborate with Waldorf Astoria Master Chefs on Next Iconic Dish MCLEAN, Va., 2014-10-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Today Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts announced the launch of a global gastronomy-focused program in partnership with the world’s foremost culinary arts organization, the James… Read the full press release

Norwegian reports strong growth in all European markets with capacity increase of 36 percent and load factor of 85 percent in its third quarter results

Fornebu, Norway, 2014-10-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian reports strong growth in all European markets with a capacity increase of 36 percent and a load factor of 85 percent in its third quarter results. The pre-tax result (EBT) was 505 MNOK, compared to 604 MNOK the same quarter previous year. The costs associated with wet-leasing… Read the full press release

Hotel ICON acquires its first green vehicle, BMWi3

Hong Kong, 2014-10-27 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of its continuous commitment to the environment, Hotel ICON has purchased BMW’s first zero emissions vehicle the i3. The BMWi3 is the Hotel’s first green vehicle that will launch in November 2014. Guests who book direct in the hotel will get a chance to win… Read the full press release

Beechcraft Corporation’s Hawker 400XPR winglet completes testing and certification

ORLANDO, Fla., 2014-10-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Beechcraft Corporation, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation, Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced today at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Convention & Exhibition in Orlando that its Hawker 400XPR winglet testing and certification is complete. Genuine Hawker Winglets are now available for installation on Beechjet 400A… Read the full press release

Beechcraft: Guardian Flight secured six orders for the Hawker 400XPR upgrade package at National Business Aviation Association Convention & Exhibition in Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla., 2014-10-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Beechcraft Corporation, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced today at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Convention & Exhibition in Orlando that Guardian Flight has secured six orders for the Hawker 400XPR upgrade package. First deliveries are planned for the first… Read the full press release

Sunrise Kempinski Hotel, Beijing & Yanqi Island now accepting reservations for stays as of 17 November 2014

Beijing’s New Premier Destination Goes Digital and Launches Online Bookings Beijing, China, 2014-10-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Sunrise Kempinski Hotel, Beijing & Yanqi Island, managed by Kempinski, is now accepting reservations for stays as of 17 November 2014. The hotel and island are set to become Beijing’s new destination for leisure and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences,… Read the full press release

Kempinski signed management agreement for the Berchtesgaden International Resort in Germany, currently managed by InterContinental Hotels Group

Management agreement for Berchtesgaden International Resort signed – take-over planned for the first half of 2015 Geneva/Munich, 2014-10-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Kempinski Hotels expands its presence in Germany while enhancing its alpine resort portfolio; Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group will take over the Berchtesgaden International Resort, currently managed by InterContinental Hotels Group. A management… Read the full press release

TI Infotech at World Travel Mart in London on 3-6 Nov 2014

NOIDA, India, 2014-10-27 — /Travel PR News/ —  TI Infotech, a premier information technology company with a focused approach on delivering quality services, is participating at World Travel Market – the leading global event for the travel industry. World Travel Market happens every year in the Excel London Exhibition Centre, United Kingdom. Travel industry professionals… Read the full press release

Bombardier and Habitat for Humanity Philippines opened dual-classroom schools in three storm-ravaged towns on Cebu Island, Philippines

Education and support  facilities for 4,500 pupils in storm-ravaged Cebu Joint project with Habitat for Humanity funded by contributions from Bombardier employees and management BERLIN, 2014-10-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier and Habitat for Humanity Philippines today celebrated the official opening of dual-classroom schools in three storm-ravaged towns on Cebu Island, Philippines. The schools… Read the full press release

Bombardier Inc. to release financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2014 on October 30, 2014

Financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2014 Montréal, 2014-10-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Inc.’s financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2014, will be released Thursday, October 30, 2014. Pierre Beaudoin, President and Chief Executive Officer, Bombardier Inc. and Pierre Alary, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Bombardier… Read the full press release

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft welcomes Dakar-based Senegal Airlines to the family of Q400 NextGen aircraft customers and operators

First example of collaboration between Bombardier and Falcon Aviation Services to expand the Q400 NextGen airliner fleet in Africa Toronto, 2014-10-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft today welcomed Dakar-based Senegal Airlines to the family of Q400 NextGenaircraft customers and operators. Senegal Airlines, the national flag carrier of Senegal, started service today with… Read the full press release

IHG signs franchise agreement with Abjar Hotels International for new Holiday Inn Dubai World Central and Staybridge Suites Dubai World Central

Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, 2014-10-24 — /Travel PR News/ —  InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) today announced the signing of a franchise agreement with Abjar Hotels International for a new 450-room Holiday Inn Dubai World Central and 250-room Staybridge Suites Dubai World Central. The two hotels will be located in Dubai World Central (DWC), along the main route… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group announces the launch of its Holiday Inn Express® brand in Russia, the CIS and Georgia

Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, 2014-10-24 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies today announces the launch of its Holiday Inn Express® brand in Russia, the CIS and Georgia. In cooperation with Regional Hotel Chain (RHC), Russia’s rapidly growing hotel property developer, IHG is pleased to introduce Holiday Inn… Read the full press release

EIA: DHL opens new facility in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Opens new facility to improve access to oil and gas market and accommodate projected business growth for the next five year EDMONTON, 2014-10-24 — /Travel PR News/ — DHL, the world’s leading logistics company, today announced the opening of a new facility in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.  Representing a significant investment of C$2.1 million, this new facility will… Read the full press release

Bus operator First Hampshire marks first year of its Star services; carried more than three million passengers in their first year of operation

Iconic Portsmouth bus fleet carries more than 3 million in first year of service Portsmouth, England, 2014-10-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Bus operator First Hampshire celebrated the first birthday of its Star services on Monday (20 October) with the news that in their first year of operation, the Star buses have carried more than… Read the full press release

Maldives inbound tour operator Travel2 teams up with UK travel agency holidaysplease.co.uk to encourage more people to travel to Maldives

MALDIVES, 2014-10-23 — /Travel PR News/ — One of the largest Maldives inbound tour operators, Travel2 has teamed up with UK travel agency www.holidaysplease.co.uk to encourage more people to travel to the Maldives. They have created the website www.maldivesholidays.co.uk which is designed to provide inspiration and information to people thinking of travelling to the Maldives…. Read the full press release

JSC Aeroflot management and airline employee trade unions to extend the collective bargaining agreement currently in place for the period 2014 through 2017

Moscow, 2014-10-23 — /Travel PR News/ — JSC Aeroflot management and airline employee trade unions have successfully concluded negotiations that extend the collective bargaining agreement currently in place for the period 2014 through 2017. The collective agreement calls for a wide range of benefits for employees, irrespective of union membership. Despite the challenging economic environment in Russia,… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines launches new nonstop flights between San Diego International Airport and Kona, Hawaii

SEATTLE, 2014-10-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines is bringing more Hawaii to its customers in San Diego with new nonstop flights between San Diego International Airport and Kona, on the Big Island of Hawaii. Starting March 5, 2015, the new flights will operate three times weekly.  Alaska is offering an introductory fare of… Read the full press release