Heathrow announces launch of sustainable shopping bag to raise funds for Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

LONDON, UK, 2018-Nov-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Heathrow and Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew have partnered to develop an exclusive sustainable shopping bag for passengers to raise funds for Kew’s science work as a global resource for plant and fungal knowledge. The bag was created exclusively for Heathrow by Kew and Wakehurst using an illustration… Read the full news article

Choice Hotels announces 144-room Cambria Hotel in Alpharetta, Georgia slated to open in 2020

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Nov-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) has signed an agreement with an affiliate of HB Capital Management LLC, to develop a Cambria Hotel in Alpharetta, Georgia. The five-story, 144-room upscale hotel is slated to open in 2020. The Cambria Hotel in Alpharetta is located at the intersection of Morris Road and Webb… Read the full news article

Choice Privileges begins its second annual “Members Only Madness” promotion

Choice Hotels Rewards Loyalty Members with Daily Giveaways in Time for Holiday Travel ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Nov-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelers looking to score holiday deals are in for a treat as Choice Privileges, the award-winning loyalty program from Choice Hotels International, Inc.(NYSE: CHH), begins its second annual “Members Only Madness” promotion today (Nov. 12, 2018). Now… Read the full news article

STB names SingEx Venues as the Singapore Expo operator

Singapore, 2018-Nov-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) announced today (8 November 2018) the appointment of SingEx Venues Pte Ltd (SingEx) as the operator for the Singapore Expo Convention & Exhibition Centre (Singapore Expo). SingEx’s appointment will run for up to 10 years, starting from January 2019. As the incumbent operator SingEx’s management contract… Read the full news article

Choice Hotels elects Maureen Sullivan to its board of directors

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Nov-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, has elected Maureen Sullivan to its board of directors. Sullivan, chief operating officer of Rent the Runway, and a former AOL and Google executive, brings a wealth of highly relevant experience to the Choice board, including business, innovation,… Read the full news article

Choice Hotels announces Operation Homefront as one of its new philanthropic partners

Hotel Company Pledges $300,000, including more than 2,000 Room Nights to Help Unite Veterans and Active Military Families beginning this Holiday Season ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Nov-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is celebrating Veteran’s Day by announcing that Operation Homefront, a national nonprofit whose mission is to build strong, stable, and secure… Read the full news article

Choice Hotels announces the opening of the WoodSpring Suites Washington, D.C. East Arena Drive

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Nov-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), in collaboration with Sandpiper Hospitality, LLC opened the WoodSpring Suites Washington, D.C. East Arena Drive. Located at 1603 Brightseat Drive in Hyattsville, Md., the newly constructed extended-stay hotel represents Sandpiper’s third WoodSpring Suites property to open in the growing Washington, D.C. region, joining the WoodSpring Suites Manassas and WoodSpring Suites… Read the full news article

Choice Privileges named one of the top hotel loyalty programs in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for the third consecutive year

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Nov-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Privileges, the award-winning loyalty program from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), earned high honors in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for the third consecutive year. The elite distinction, which spotlights Choice Privileges as one of the top hotel loyalty programs, builds upon the program’s impressive list of accolades, which includes… Read the full news article

Choice Privileges loyalty program announces a new promotion exclusively for Cambria Hotels guests

Choice Privileges Members Upgraded to Gold Elite Status When Booking Qualifying Stays at a Cambria Hotel ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Nov-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The award-winning Choice Privileges loyalty program from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), announces a new promotion exclusively for Cambria Hotels guests. Starting today (Nov. 6, 2018), Choice Privileges members who book two qualifying stays at any Cambria hotel and check-in… Read the full news article

H Hospitality Collection, the hospitality management company, and Amistad Partners join forces

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates,  2018-Nov-12 — /Travel PR News/ — H Hospitality Collection an Abu Dhabi-based hospitality management company has selected Amistad Partners, a premier global luxury hotel representation company, to represent four of its illustrious properties: The H Dubai, The H Resort Seychelles, Centreville Hotel & Experiences in Podgorica, Montenegro and Villa Diyafa Hotel… Read the full news article

VisitBritain partners with Avanti Destinations to inspire travellers from the USA to explore Britain’s diverse culinary history and culture

VisitBritain will this week welcome 21 travel agents to the UK after partnering with a leading USA travel operator to show the UK as a top destination for food and drink. LONDON, UK, 2018-Nov-12 — /Travel PR News/ — VisitBritain has partnered with Avanti Destinations to create bookable itineraries, called ‘Local Flavours in Britain’, to… Read the full news article

Auckland Airport announces the appointment of Tania Simpson and Dean Hamilton to its Board

Auckland, New Zealand, 2018-Nov-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport has confirmed that Tania Simpson and Dean Hamilton have joined its Board as independent non-executive directors after their nominations were approved by shareholders at the 2018 Annual Meeting on the 31st October. Ms Simpson and Mr Hamilton have filled the vacancies created by the retirement… Read the full news article

Auckland Airport welcomes Air Tahiti Nui’s new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

Auckland, New Zealand, 2018-Nov-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport has welcomed the new Air Tahiti Nui B787-9 aircraft today (08 November 2018) at a special ceremony at the International Terminal. The arrival of the new Tahitian Dreamliner marks the 20th anniversary of operations for the airline and the commencement of the aircraft flying on… Read the full news article

S7 Airlines to start three times a week direct flights from St. Petersburg to Sochi

Novosibirsk, Russia, 2018-Nov-12 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a member of the global airline alliance oneworld, starting from December 24, 2018, opens direct regular flights from St. Petersburg to Sochi. Tickets for the new flight are already available for purchase. Flights from the Pulkovo Airport will be operated three times a week — on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. The flight departs from St…. Read the full news article

Viking again voted the Best River Cruise Line by Condé Nast Traveler’s 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards

Viking Rated Highest of All Cruise Lines in 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards Los Angeles, CA, 2018-Nov-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking® (www.vikingcruises.com) has again been voted the Best River Cruise Line by Condé Nast Traveler in the publication’s 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards. Viking has scored in the top of the list every year since the river cruise category… Read the full news article

Viking announced a new 11-day ocean cruise itinerary, Greek Odyssey starting in January 2021

New 11-day Sailing Brings Guests to New Ports of Call in Greece and Turkey Los Angeles, CA, 2018-Nov-12 — /Travel PR News/ —Viking® (www.vikingcruises.com) today (November 8, 2018) announced a new 11-day ocean cruise itinerary, Greek Odyssey, that will allow guests to explore the ancient empires of antiquity of the Aegean Sea during the quiet season. Sailing roundtrip… Read the full news article

Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel and British candle maker and home fragrance expert Rachel Vosper partner to offer an intimate VIP experience

London, UK, 2018-Nov-12 — /Travel PR News/ — This winter, leading British candle maker and home fragrance expert Rachel Vosper has teamed up with Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel, to offer an intimate VIP experience including a shop tour to guests during their stay. The ‘Rachel Vosper Experience’ package, which is available from today, includes a one night’s stay at Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel,… Read the full news article

Jumeirah Frankfurt is the official hospitality partner of “Ronaldinho & Friends vs. Adler All Stars” football charity match

Frankfurt, Germany, 2018-Nov-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The city of Frankfurt is set to welcome world football stars to an exclusive charity match: “Ronaldinho & Friends vs. Adler All Stars,” on 17 November. Jumeirah Frankfurt, centrally located in the heart of the city and only a few steps away from the famous shopping street Zeil… Read the full news article

Wyndham Bonnet Creek Resort ranked Number 4 in Condé Nast Traveler’s “Top Resorts in Orlando: Readers’ Choice Awards 2018” list

For a limited time, travelers can experience one of the best resorts in Orlando at 25 percent off ORLANDO, Fla., 2018-Nov-12 — /Travel PR News/ —Wyndham Bonnet  Creek Resort has once again made the prestigious list of Top Resorts in Orlando as rated by readers of Conde Nast Traveler magazine, moving into the top 5… Read the full news article

The Registry Collection® program adds two new resort properties in the Caribbean to its luxury exchange network

PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2018-Nov-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The Registry Collection® program, the world’s largest luxury exchange program, recently added two new resort properties in the Caribbean to its luxury exchange network. The resorts, LANAIS at Maré in San Juan and Hideaway at Royalton Saint Lucia, expand The Registry Collection program’s presence in these popular vacation destinations. LANAIS at Maré was… Read the full news article

Wyndham Rewards named 2018 best hotel loyalty program in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards

ORLANDO, Fla., 2018-Nov-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Rewards®, the world’s most generous guest rewards program spanning more than 25,000 hotels, vacation club resorts and vacation rentals globally, has been named this year’s best hotel loyalty program in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. The award marks a total of nearly 70 accolades… Read the full news article

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts unveils 2018 edition of 12 Days of Rosewood holiday gift guide

New Collection of Unique and Exclusive Experiences From Rosewood Destinations Worldwide Features One-of-A-Kind Gifts for Discerning Travelers HONG KONG, 2018-Nov-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® today (November 8, 2018) reveals the 2018 edition of 12 Days of Rosewood, the brand’s annual holiday gift guide featuring 12 inspired travel experiences from Rosewood’s properties in Asia,… Read the full news article

Manchester Airport welcomes El Al’s new direct service to Tel Aviv

MANCHESTER, UK, 2018-Nov-12 — /Travel PR News/ — El Al has announced a new direct flight from Manchester Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. The service is scheduled to start on the 26th May 2019. Ben Gurion is conveniently located between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, offering the perfect starting point to any city break, adventure or… Read the full news article

Royal Caribbean International’s Symphony of the Seas sailed into her permanent, year-round home at PortMiami, the largest cruise terminal in the U.S.

Miami Welcomes World’s Largest Cruise Ship for the Very First Time MIAMI, FLORIDA, 2018-Nov-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International’s Symphony of the Seas, the new sound of adventure, made her highly anticipated debut to the cruise capital of the world today (Nov. 9, 2018), forever changing the status quo on vacations for adventure-seekers everywhere…. Read the full news article

Hyatt Centric announces a new music collaboration with Sofar Sounds and Spotify to connect guests to the local music experience

Lifestyle brand teams up with Sofar Sounds and Spotify for secret concerts and destination-curated playlists CHICAGO, IL, 2018-Nov-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Centric, a lifestyle hotel brand that inspires destination exploration and discovery for millennial-minded travelers, today (November 9, 2018) announces a new music collaboration that will bring immersive experiences to its hotels and guests… Read the full news article

Sheremetyevo International Airport welcomes inaugural Cham Wings Airlines flight from Damascus

Sheremetyevo International Airport met the first flight from Damascus operated by Cham Wings Airlines on November 07, 2018. MOSCOW, Russia, 2018-Nov-12 — /Travel PR News/ — New regular flights on the route Damascus — Moscow (Sheremetyevo) — Damascus will be performed on Wednesdays on Airbus A320 aircrafts with 12 first-class seats and 144 economy-class seats. Passengers… Read the full news article

Travelzoo named Best Travel Deal Provider in Germany for the second consecutive year by ServiceValue GmbH

BERLIN, GERMANY, 2018-Nov-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelzoo® (NASDAQ: TZOO), a global publisher of exclusive offers and experiences for members, has been named Best Travel Deal Provider in Germany for the second consecutive year by ServiceValue GmbH, Germany’s largest analysis and consulting company in service quality and customer-relationship management. The award is based on the results of Germany’s most comprehensive service-ranking consumer survey:… Read the full news article

JOON starts three flights per day between the Budapest and Paris

BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2018-Nov-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Following a quiet start on 28 October, the first flight between Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Budapest Airport by JOON, the new generation travel experience by Air France, was officially launched on 8 November. The inauguration ceremony was attended by the French ambassador to Hungary, the… Read the full news article

SAS expands its award-winning ‘New Nordic by SAS’ inflight menu to include a vegan dish

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2018-Nov-12 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of SAS’ sustainability work, the airline’s award-winning ‘New Nordic by SAS’ inflight menu, serving locally produced and seasonally available ingredients, will be expanded from 9 November 2018 to include a vegan dish for a two-week trial period. “Sustainability is a main focus for SAS and as we see an increasing interest in a plant-based… Read the full news article

British Airways features comedian Matt Lucas in its new TV advertising campaign

LONDON, UK, 2018-Nov-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Anyone who has flown has been there – the panic when you realise you’ve left your change in your pocket as you step through the metal detector, only to fish madly about trying to get it all out before being sent back to walk through the scanner again…. Read the full news article