BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2016-Oct-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Rezidor, one of the most dynamic hotel companies worldwide and part of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, today announces the signing of its first ever Radisson Blu hotel in Kyrgyzstan. The newly built property in Bishkek, the Kyrgyz capital, will welcome its first guests in 2019. Less than… Read the full press release
BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2016-Oct-05 — /Travel PR News/ — An accelerated African growth strategy for Carlson Rezidor, one of the world’s largest hotel groups, is on track to achieve its target of more than 23,000 rooms open or under development in Africa by the end of 2020. Rezidor’s President and CEO, Wolfgang M. Neumann, who is a… Read the full press release
MOAB, Utah and MCLEAN, Va, 2016-Oct-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Homewood Suites by Hilton, part of Hilton’s (NYSE: HLT) industry-first All Suites portfolio, announced today its newest property, Homewood Suites by Hilton Moab. Offering 96 new suites, the hotel expands the brand’s presence in Utah and continues its robust expansion after reaching its 400th property milestone. “With its… Read the full press release
Brand’s New “Vacationauts” Campaign Implores Visitors to “Make Space a Part of Their Epic Florida Vacation” CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., 2016-Oct-05 — /Travel PR News/ — We Are Go Florida, Space Florida’s consumer-facing brand is launching the world’s first multi-media space tourism advertising campaign – Vacationauts. The “Vacationauts” campaign encourages those planning a Florida vacation to… Read the full press release
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND, 2016-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Edinburgh residents and visitors to the Scottish capital are being treated to a tasty new city experience as a brand new city tour, that includes on-board gourmet dining, is launched yesterday (Thursday 29 September). The new Red Bus Bistro is a fully staffed, vintage 1966 Routemaster bus,… Read the full press release
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND, 2016-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — A new campaign which supports tourism businesses in delivering the sector’s ambition to grow by £1bn by 2020 has launched today in Edinburgh. ‘The Big Five Questions’ invites businesses across Scotland to ask themselves questions relating to their customers, online presence, performance and productivity. Relevant advice, tools and… Read the full press release
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND, 2016-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — AN 18th century house once famed for its ceilidhs and parties has been brought back to life following a two -year renovation project. Linthill House near Melrose in the Scottish Borders opened its doors as self-catering holiday accommodation at the end of May. VisitScotland has welcomed the investment… Read the full press release
SINGAPORE, 2016-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Changi Airport is stepping up its productivity and safety drive in the airfield with new and improved runway maintenance processes. These include the cutting of grooves, and the use of a stronger asphalt mix to resurface the airport’s runways. Runway grooving to enhance surface drainage The surface of… Read the full press release
SURREY, UK, 2016-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The European regional aviation industry prepares to gather in Madrid on 11-13 October at the ERA General Assembly. Up to 400 industry CEOs and key representatives are expected to attend the assembly This prestigious event will provide in-depth insight on the sector, covering the latest developments on current… Read the full press release
PITTSBURGH, 2016-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The Allegheny County Airport Authority Charitable Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, which was established in 2013 with a mission of enhancing the experience of travelers at Pittsburgh International and Allegheny County Airport, is now accepting applications for grants. The Charitable Foundation, which conducts annual fundraising events including airport 5K… Read the full press release
QATAR, 2016-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Katara Hospitality, the global hotel developer, owner and operator based in Qatar, has been named the ‘Hospitality Company of the Year’ within the Arabian Business Qatar Awards 2016. The award was presented to Salem Al Kubaisi, Chief Corporate Services Officer at Katara Hospitality, on behalf of Katara Hospitality at… Read the full press release
Second hotel under Murwab Hotel Group in Switzerland Lausanne, Switzerland, 2016-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Katara Hospitality, the leading global hotel owner, developer and operator based in Qatar, has unveiled the legendary Hotel Royal Savoy Lausanne in Switzerland, in a grand opening ceremony signifying the hotel’s official opening after an ambitious remodelling exercise that restored… Read the full press release
Washington, DC, 2016-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced today that business aviation veteran and former industry executive Roger Whyte will receive the John H. Winant Award at the 2016 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), in Orlando, FL in November. “Roger’s selfless and enduring commitment to growing business… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Traveldoo, the provider of travel and expense management platforms, today announced a new agreement with leading TMC Gray Dawes, to provide a fully integrated T&E solution for their online booking platform GDBOOKOnline. Gray Dawes becomes the first TMC in the UK to use the Traveldoo’s T&E technology and… Read the full press release
The newest leader of the Hotel’s Concierge team was named Where Magazine Silver Plume Concierge of the Year in 2016 Washington, DC, 2016-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Julie Saunders has been appointed as Chef Concierge at Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC, the only Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five-Diamond hotel in the nation’s capital. Saunders, who… Read the full press release
Airline’s entry into the TTG Travel Hall of Fame crowns a decade of consecutive wins DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has been inaugurated into the TTG Travel Hall of Fame, having been crowned as the Best Middle Eastern Airline for the 11th consecutive time at this year’s TTG Travel Awards. The… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways premieres Disney/Pixar Finding Dory on its award-winning in-flight entertainment platform DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Passengers travelling with Qatar Airways in October can look forward to an exciting collection of family-favourite movies from film power-house Disney/Pixar, to enjoy during their journey. Available from October, Qatar Airways will premiere the critically acclaimed… Read the full press release
DALLAS, TX, 2016-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — For the 20th consecutive year, Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is bringing home one of air cargo’s top awards. Logistics Management awarded the airline with the Quest for Quality Award. The airline was first honored with the award in 1996 and has consistently brought home this award in… Read the full press release
Featuring Upcycled Art From Ski Heaven WHISTLER, BC, 2016-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Snow on the mountain tops, changing leaves, pumpkin spice lattes, and the Turkey Sale – all of these are sure signs that fall is in full swing and winter is right around the corner. From October 7 – 10, keen skiers and… Read the full press release
Hyatt Regency Zadar Maraska will mark the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Croatia, adding to Hyatt’s growing brand footprint in Europe CHICAGO, 2016-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Dogus Croatia today announced plans for a Hyatt Regency hotel in Zadar, Croatia – the first Hyatt-branded hotel to open in the country…. Read the full press release
The new 200-room hotel marks the first Hyatt Place hotel in Malaysia CHICAGO, 2016-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Eosh Properties SDN. BHN., an affiliate of KAJ Development, for a Hyatt Place hotel in Melaka Gateway, Malaysia. Expected… Read the full press release
ATLANTA, 2016-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Looking for a job in accounting or engineering? Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is hosting an Airport Community Job Fair in October. Like its spring counterpart, the fall fair will feature more than 40 Airport community employers, with 500-plus jobs up for grabs. But unlike the spring fair, this… Read the full press release
Two great British brands partner to provide Food on the Move for short-haul fliers Airline is acting on feedback and giving customers the choice and quality they’ve asked for. Options selected are M&S customer favourites chosen for their flavour at altitude Everything on the food menu priced at under £5 – ranging from just £1… Read the full press release
DALLAS, TX, 2016-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announced that Reid Grandle, Senior Director in the Corporate Strategy Department, has been promoted to Vice President Corporate Strategy, succeeding Mike Delehant, who recently left Southwest Airlines to pursue a role with a European airline. Since joining SWA in 2002, Delehant has… Read the full press release
Tickets for the daily, nonstop Los Angeles-Havana flight are now on sale at alaskaair.com SEATTLE, 2016-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines will launch historic new flying to Havana, Cuba on Jan. 5, 2017. The daily nonstop flight from Los Angeles is among the first regularly scheduled commercial flights to the island country in… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2016-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Attention job seekers. The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) will host an Airport Construction and Concessions Job Fair on Wednesday, October 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the UIC Forum. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet representatives from companies looking to hire individuals to work at O’Hare or Midway… Read the full press release
Multiple Development Agreement will see the companies develop winning portfolio of brands across Europe This is NOVUM Hotel Group and IHG’s first MDA together DENHAM, UK, 2016-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, and NOVUM Hotel Group, (NOVUM Group), one of the largest hotel groups… Read the full press release
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, 2016-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe and Romania’s largest airline, today announced a new low-fare routes from its Bucharest base. The newest WIZZ service will connect the Romanian Capital with Lamezia Terme in the south of Italy, from 26 March 2017 with two… Read the full press release
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, 2016-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe and Romania’s largest airline, today announced two new low-fare routes from its Craiova base. The newest WIZZ services connect Craiova with Paris Beauvais and Venice Treviso, both commencing in March 2017 with two weekly flights. Seats on… Read the full press release
EILAT IN THE WIZZ NETWORK BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, 2016-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced two new routes from Warsaw to Eilat in Israel and Billund in Denmark. The newest WIZZ services will commence in December 2016 and March 2017, respectively, both with two weekly… Read the full press release