Montreal, Canada, 2017-May-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA), announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Civil Aviation Agency of the Ministry of Transport and Roads of the Kyrgyz Republic. The MoU sets out a strategic partnership and long-term cooperation agreement between the government and IATA. It… Read the full news article
IATA Cabin Operations Safety Conference 2017 highlighted best safety practices Doha, Qatar, 2017-May-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The IATA Cabin Operations Safety Conference (COSC), the pivotal global conference for cabin safety across the aviation industry, concluded its three-day programme last week in Doha, Qatar. Hosted by Qatar Airways, the event brought together more than… Read the full news article
New partnership between the two oneworld airlines will provide more options for Cathay Pacific customers travelling between Hong Kong, Spain and Portugal Hong Kong, 2017-May-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific today announced a new codeshare agreement with oneworld partner Iberia, which will see its customers benefit from extensive new connections to destinations in the… Read the full news article
Bethesda, Md., 2017-May-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Starting today, Marriott Rewards, The Ritz-Carlton Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG®), the trio of loyalty programs from Marriott International, Inc., (NASDAQ: MAR), are offering new opportunities for members to earn unlimited bonus points to fuel their travel passions, in three unique ways: Marriott Rewards MegaBonus Infinite… Read the full news article
ROCKVILLE, Md., 2017-May-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, in partnership with O’Reilly Hospitality Management, LLC, announced today that the Cambria Hotel Plano-Frisco has been awarded LEED Silver certification. This marks the Cambria Hotels brand’s first property to receive LEED certification. The LEED (Leadership… Read the full news article
Elbanna brings 15 years of worldwide experience with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Palm Beach, U.S.A., 2017-May-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Hospitality leader Mohamed Elbanna has been appointed General Manager of the Five Star, Five Diamond Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach, overseeing the oceanfront Resort’s 210 guestrooms and suites, three restaurants, recreational and fitness… Read the full news article
JetBlue to Offer A-List Experience for All Customers Traveling Through LAX Terminal 5 May 17 Move to Terminal 5 Gives JetBlue Customers Access to Premium Concessions, Modern Terminal Design, and Free Terminal-wide Wi-Fi Move Comes Amid JetBlue’s West Coast Growth and Increasing Popularity of Mint Starting This Summer, Customers Will Benefit From JetBlue’s Popular Self-Service… Read the full news article
All Metrolink trains now have a specially designed surfboard storage area Southern California, 2017-May-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The surf is up, as passengers can now travel with surfboards on Metrolink trains. Beginning this past weekend, Metrolink train now include surfboard storage netting on all its Bike/Surfboard Cars. Officials anticipate the modified cars will be… Read the full news article
New exhibition highlights typewriter technology through more than a century of design San Francisco, 2017-May-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The typewriter is one of the great inventions of the modern world. A marvel of industrial engineering and ingenuity, it revolutionized communication and was an essential tool for countless writers. To comprehend the typewriter’s impact,… Read the full news article
All-Suite Viking Ra Will Begin Sailing New Nile River Cruisetour in Spring 2018 Los Angeles, 2017-May-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking River Cruises (www.vikingrivercruises.com) today announced details of the newest addition to its river fleet, Viking Ra™. Recently acquired, the vessel has been stripped down to the steel to undergo a complete renovation that… Read the full news article
Expanded Sailings Introduce 58 New Cruises, Including 28 Havana Overnights through March 2019 Miami, 2017-May-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The world’s most adventurous cruise line is giving adventure-seekers more opportunities than ever to explore the vibrant island destination of Cuba with new sailings to Havana on Empress of the Seas. Royal Caribbean International’s newly refreshed… Read the full news article
Washington DC, 2017-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — National Travel Agent Day is May 3, 2017 and Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) is celebrating the more than 25,000 CLIA-member travel agents globally that help to navigate the many cruise choices for passengers. When it comes to cruise travel, travel agents truly are the matchmakers helping… Read the full news article
Bahrain’s landmark property crowned with top award from Business Traveller Middle East Bahrain Bay, Bahrain, 2017-May-08 — /Travel PR News/ — After winning top hospitality and travel accolades, Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay continues to be honoured with additional recognition. The landmark hotel located in Bahrain Bay – the heart of the new downtown – was awarded… Read the full news article
Shenzhen, China, 2017-May-08 — /Travel PR News/ —Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen has appointed Ting Wai Wan as Executive Chef for Chinese cuisine, verseeing the daily operation of multi-awarded Zhuo Yue Xuan Cantonese restaurant and the Chinese banquet kitchen of the Hotel. Chef Ting’s 30 years of experience and culinary achievement is expected to bring a… Read the full news article
ROCKVILLE, Md., 2017-May-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, along with Pearl Properties and Concord Hospitality Enterprises Company announced today the “topping off” of the Cambria Hotel Philadelphia, marking installation of the final exterior beam during construction. This newest Cambria will be ideally located… Read the full news article
Langley, U.K., 2017-May-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport (NYSE: TVPT), today announced its sponsorship and involvement of the unique Hack Horizon hackathon which will give 32 participants exclusive access to its technology whilst on a flight from Hong Kong to London. Flying at 40,000 feet, 32 of the best entrepreneurs, developers, engineers and technology designers… Read the full news article
Bethesda, Md., 2017-May-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Today, Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR), is launching a digital video series in partnership with Major League Baseball (MLB) titled “Beyond Influential.” The series launches today on MLB.com and features four current and former MLB stars and their never-before heard stories about… Read the full news article
Bethesda, Md., 2017-May-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) announces the debut of the Element Hotels brand to Southeast Asia, with the opening of Element Kuala Lumpur. Designed by globally-acclaimed architects Foster+Partners the welcoming, open-planned studios along with the single and multi-room suites are ideal for larger groups and extended stay travellers…. Read the full news article
China Hospitality Education Initiative receives World Travel & Tourism Council’s Tourism for Tomorrow People Award Bethesda, Md., 2017-May-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Teachers across mainland China are improving the lives—and future careers—of Chinese youth by gaining new industry knowledge and teaching techniques through the China Hospitality Education Initiative (CHEI), a project of The J…. Read the full news article
Company Expects to Sign 50 Select Brand Hotel Deals in North America in 2017 that Incorporate Prefabricated Rooms Bethesda, Md., 2017-May-07 — /Travel PR News/ — In an industry first, Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) today unveiled a comprehensive expansion to its initiative to drive adoption of modular construction of hotels in North America. In addition, the… Read the full news article
Thousands expected to attend the urban experience at the Oakland waterfront Oakland, Calif., 2017-May-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Jack London Square is home to the first-ever Urban Wine Festival at the Oakland waterfront this Saturday from Noon to 5 PM. “Jack London Square is a perfect location for this event because it’s literally in the heart… Read the full news article
Collegiate sports and top travel restaurateur connect in ACC hometown Maryland U.S., 2017-May-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The new ACC American Café by global restaurateur HMSHost, in partnership with OHM Concession Group, is now open at Piedmont Triad International Airport and showcasing the spirit of the Atlantic Coast Conference for travelers to this college sports… Read the full news article
Dallas, Texas, 2017-May-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced today that it’ll be adding its award-winning Cargo services to its new operation at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) starting June 5, 2017. The carrier begins passenger service one day before with flights between Chicago Midway (MDW) and Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI),… Read the full news article
Formula E event in Paris will be named the “2017 Qatar Airways Paris ePrix” Electric street racing series to touchdown in Paris and Brooklyn, New York, this summer Doha, Qatar, 2017-May-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to announce its sponsorship of Formula E – the electric street racing series – for… Read the full news article
Rockville, Md., 2017-May-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The Comfort hotel brand continues an aggressive plan this year, expecting to open 56 new properties, essentially a new hotel each week. As part of Choice Hotels International, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, the new properties showcase the brand’s significant growth and reflect the brand’s strategic transformation… Read the full news article
Rockville, Md., 2017-May-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, in partnership with Fillmore Capital Partners and Fillmore Hospitality, announced today the opening of the Cambria Hotel in Los Angeles – LAX, the brand’s first property in California. Located at 199 North Continental Blvd, the… Read the full news article
Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2017-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The new-build IntercityHotel Duisburg officially opened for business on 1 May. Extending over six floors, it is an upper mid-range hotel which houses a total of 176 rooms. These include 95 Business Rooms and 79 Business Plus Rooms. There are also two special disabled-accessible rooms…. Read the full news article
Steigenberger Hotel Kantaoui Bay & Jaz Hotel Tour Khalef are open for business Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2017-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Deutsche Hospitality is now able to offer two hotels in Tunisia for the first time. Since the end of April, guests travelling to the holiday destination of Sousse have had the option… Read the full news article
CHICAGO, 2017-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced Kathy Krenger as vice president of global communications, effective May 15. Krenger will be responsible for Hyatt’s communications strategy and media relations, along with internal and brand communications. She will report to Maryam Banikarim, executive vice president and global chief marketing officer…. Read the full news article
Historic hotel commemorates 50th anniversary with $100,000 endowment for hospitality students ATLANTA, 2017-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Regency Atlanta and Georgia State University today announced the creation of the Hyatt Regency Atlanta Hospitality Scholarship, funded by a $100,000 endowment to provide opportunity to young leaders pursuing degrees in hospitality. As part of Hyatt Regency… Read the full news article