airberlin group announces the appointment of Dimitri Courtelis as CFO

BERLIN, GERMANY, 2016-Sep-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Dimitri Courtelis (35) has been appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of airberlin group with effect from 15th September 2016. The financial and aviation expert joined Germany’s second largest airline as Deputy Chief Financial Officer back in November 2015. Dr Hans-Joachim Körber, Chairman of the Board of Directors: “Dimitri… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific Airways and Mott 32 to launch exciting new dining options for passengers

HONG KONG, 2016-Sep-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today announced its collaboration with Mott 32, a contemporary Chinese fine dining restaurant under the award-winning dining group Maximal Concepts, to launch an array of exciting new dining options for passengers. Starting from September, passengers in all classes on selected flights from Hong Kong to… Read the full press release

Etihad Airways Medical Centre welcomed more than 120 medical professionals at the 4th annual Aviation Health Conference

Abu Dhabi, 2016-Sep-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways Medical Centre has welcomed more than 120 medical professionals as well as international medical experts to the annual Aviation Health Conference, under the theme “Ophthalmology and Colour Vision in Aviation,” taking place from September 3 – 4 in Abu Dhabi. The conference is under the patronage… Read the full press release

Vistara wins four industry recognitions in August 2016

New Delhi, 2016-Sep-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Vistara, India’s fastest growing full service carrier, has been conferred with four industry recognitions in August 2016. Vistara was adjudged one of India’s Most Promising Brands 2016. India’s Most Promising Brands 2016 is researched by iBrands 360, and evaluated by the World Consulting and Research Corporation (WCRC).  This… Read the full press release

Ascend Hotel Collection adds The Peery Hotel in Salt Lake City to its portfolio

Providing Guests with a Unique Historic Experience and Upscale, Modern Amenities SALT LAKE CITY, 2016-Sep-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (Sept. 8, 2016), the Ascend Hotel Collection from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, welcomed The Peery Hotel in Salt Lake City, Ut., as the newest addition to… Read the full press release

Dubai International gears up for a busy holiday weekend

Dubai, UAE, 2016-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Eid holiday traffic will top 1 million passengers at Dubai International over the next four days as travellers seek a quick escape as summer draws to a close. “We will see a quarter of a million passengers on average Thursday through Monday,” said Anita Mehra, Senior Vice President… Read the full press release

Dubai Airports’ CEO Paul Griffiths named the Business Leader of the Year at Gulf Business Awards 2016

Dubai, UAE, 2016-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai Airports’ CEO Paul Griffiths was named the Business Leader of the Year at the fifth edition of Gulf Business Awards 2016, which hosted some of the UAE’s key business leaders in Dubai on Tuesday evening. Griffiths was also named the Business Leader of the Year for the… Read the full press release

HMSHost to operate new airport dining spaces at Raleigh-Durham International Airport

Whisky River and more new dining options coming soon Morrisville, NC, 2016-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — More dining options will soon welcome travelers at Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Global restaurateur HMSHost, in partnership with JQ Enterprises, Inc., was recently awarded a new eleven-year contract valued at $66 million to operate new airport dining spaces in Terminal 2,… Read the full press release

Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows announces the appointment of Ron Kipp as Ski Team Coaches Education and Development Manager

Olympic Valley, Calif., 2016-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows Race Team announced today that Ron Kipp will be joining the team in the newly created position of Ski Team Coaches Education and Development Manager. Kipp will be working with the Ski Team coaches to continue to develop, augment, and enhance their… Read the full press release

Expedia to power Marriott’s packaging platform “Vacations by Marriott” on Marriott.com

Marriott integrates Expedia’s package product to help drive incremental demand Seattle, Wash, 2016-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Expedia, Inc. has announced a new partnership with Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR), which integrates Expedia’s technology to power Marriott’s own dynamic packaging platform “Vacations by Marriott” on Marriott.com in the United States. Expedia fosters a test and… Read the full press release

Rosewood Hotel Group celebrates International Literacy Day by supporting Room to Read’s Girls’ Education Programme

Agreement signed on International Literacy Day HONG KONG, 2016-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Hotel Group international hotel management company has today, International Literacy Day, further strengthened its social responsibility mission of enrichment and empowerment through education, in the belief that learning is the foundation of all growth and possibility in life. It has… Read the full press release

Spanish basketball star Pau Gasol becomes “ambassador” of Iberia brand

Spanish 6-time NBA All-star player to take part in airline promotion events. Iberia gave Gasol its Iberia Singular card in honour of his “singular” status amongst Spanish sports heroes. MADRID, SPAIN, 2016-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — In a Madrid ceremony, the Spanish basketball star Pau Gasol, now a player with the San Antonio Spurs in Texas, became “ambassador” of the… Read the full press release

British Airways to hire new pilots for its expanding fleet of Embraer jet aircraft based at London City Airport

LONDON, 2016-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is recruiting new pilots for its expanding fleet of Embraer jet aircraft at London City Airport. An ambitious recruitment programme is launched this month to find both direct entry captains and first officers to join BA CityFlyer, the wholly owned British Airways’ subsidiary that operates from the… Read the full press release

New Strategic Management Group to set out clear action plan to address the West Lothian loch’s water quality

Public bodies committed to tackling challenges facing Linlithgow Loch Edinburgh, SCOTLAND, 2016-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — A new group charged with tackling the challenges, including the current water quality issues, at Linlithgow Loch met for the first time, last week. Key partners including Historic Environment Scotland, Scottish Water, Scottish Environment Protection Agency, Scottish Natural Heritage,… Read the full press release

Star Cruises marks another successful Battle of the Chefs competition

Penang (Malaysia), 2016-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Star Cruises, the leading cruise line in the AsiaPacific celebrated another year of success at the Battle of the Chefs 2016 biennial competition. The Star Cruises’ team of chefs raised the bar this year by winning a total of 18 medals including 2 Gold, 7 Silver and… Read the full press release

Bear Grylls supports VisitBritain’s ‘Home of Amazing Moments’ campaign with his top 10 #OMGB moments from across Britain

https://youtu.be/i8iyCZhmdQQ LONDON, 2016-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Bear Grylls, the British adventurer, has lent his support to VisitBritain’s ‘Home of Amazing Moments’ campaign to promote the incredible experiences that can only be had in Britain. Using #OMGB (Oh my GREAT Britain), the hashtag at the heart of VisitBritain’s international digital marketing drive, the campaign features… Read the full press release

Centennial Airport Executive Director Robert Olislagers, A.A.E. to receive the American Association of Airport Executives’ Distinguished Service Award

Alexandria, VA, 2016-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Robert Olislagers, A.A.E., Executive Director of Centennial Airport, will receive the American Association of Airport Executives’ Distinguished Service Award, which is presented to airport executives in honor of an exemplary career and contributions to the airport industry. “Robert is an invaluable colleague in the airport community who has… Read the full press release

Marco Polo Hotels celebrates 762nd birthday of its namesake with 30% off on all its hotels’ suites and Continental Club Floor rooms

HONG KONG, 2016-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Marco Polo Hotels is celebrating the 762nd birthday of its namesake with an enticing suites and Club floor offer only bookable in the month of September but with stay dates through the end of the year. To celebrate the birth of Marco Polo the traveller and explorer, the… Read the full press release

Titanic Belfast named Europe’s Leading Visitor Attraction at the prestigious World Travel Awards

LONDON, 2016-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Titanic Belfast, the world’s largest Titanic visitor experience, located on the spot where the famous liner was built and launched, has been named as Europe’s Leading Visitor Attraction at the prestigious World Travel Awards held in Sardinia, Italy, last night. Titanic Belfast beat off stiff competition from the Guinness… Read the full press release

Air Partner announces the appointment of Alexander Katsouris as Business Development Manager in the Freight division

Gatwick, England, 2016-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Partner, the global aviation services group, is pleased to announce that Alexander Katsouris has been appointed as Business Development Manager in the Freight division. Alexander will be based in Air Partner’s UK headquarters at Gatwick and will report directly to Mike Hill, Director of Freight. Alexander has spent… Read the full press release

Hilton HHonors app launches new Fun Finder feature that shares resort information and special offers

MCLEAN, Va., 2016-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Imagine you’re honeymooning at a Hilton when you learn via your smartphone that there’s a discounted couples massage appointment open in thirty minutes. Or, say you’re vacationing with family and receive a schedule of the day’s children’s activities on your phone with directions to get there, along with… Read the full press release

Hampton by Hilton announces the opening of its newest property, Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Yonkers-Westchester

New Yonkers hotel is near the boroughs of Manhattan and the Bronx YONKERS, N.Y. and MCLEAN, Va., 2016-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Worldwide‘s (NYSE: HLT)Hampton by Hilton brand, the global mid-priced hotel that serves value-conscious and quality-driven travelers around the world, today announced the opening of its newest property, Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton… Read the full press release

Rosewood Hotel Group appoints Thuy Tranthi Rieder as group vice president of sales & marketing

HONG KONG, 2016-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — With the appointment of Thuy Tranthi Rieder as group vice president of sales & marketing, Rosewood Hotel Group international hotel management company has added strong leadership to the company’s sales and marketing force to support its ambitious expansion and growing presence in the global luxury hospitality arena. Ms…. Read the full press release

NOVASOL by Wyndham Vacation Rentals acquires apartment rental company Friendly Rentals

PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2016-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — NOVASOL by Wyndham Vacation Rentals announced today that it has acquired the apartment rental company Friendly Rentals, based in Barcelona, Spain, whose primary focus is city rentals. The Friendly Rentals brand will continue to exist as it does today, and will be added to the current NOVASOL portfolio…. Read the full press release

Flybe launches year round service between Manchester and Luxembourg

Leading regional airline boosts schedule with only available flights to Luxembourg outside of London DEVON, UK, 2016-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has today (1st September) celebrated a UK milestone with its brand new year round service between Manchester and Luxembourg that, until today, was a destination only previously accessible to… Read the full press release

Norwegian announces 12 per cent increase in passenger number in August vs. same month the previous year

Fornebu, Norway, 2016-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian carried almost 2.9 million passengers in August, an increase of 12 per cent compared to the same month in the previous year. The load factor was unchanged at 90 per cent. The load factor on the company’s intercontinental operation was 96 per cent. Both the total traffic growth (RPK) and the… Read the full press release

Ready Set Fly program to host an educational event for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities at SFO

Ready Set Fly program offers real-world experience of air travel without leaving the ground SAN FRANCISCO, 2016-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is partnering with The Arc San Francisco and United Airlines to host an educational event for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities and their families.  The “Ready… Read the full press release

Ryanair connects Hamburg with the Bulgarian capital of Sofia

Sofia enters Hamburg route network as brand new destination HAMBURG, GERMANY, 2016-Sep-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The Irish airline Ryanair is expanding its commitment to Hamburg Airport. From 6 September, Ryanair is connecting Hamburg with the Bulgarian capital of Sofia. The airline brings holidaymakers and business travellers to the eastern European city, previously not featuring… Read the full press release

British Airways and Hamburg Airport celebrated seventieth anniversary of the Hamburg-London route

HAMBURG, GERMANY, 2016-Sep-06 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways and Hamburg Airport are today celebrating the seventieth anniversary of the Hamburg-London route. Since 1 September, 1946, passengers from Hamburg and the whole of northern Germany have been able to fly with the premium airline to London every day. Today, there are several flights daily. British… Read the full press release

Aéroports de Paris SA announces management appointments

PARIS, 2016-Sep-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Augustin de Romanet, Chairman and CEO of Aéroports de Paris SA – Groupe ADP has made the following appointments: Since 1st September 2016: Renaud Japiot has been appointed Chief Digital Officer. 43-year-old Renaud Japiot is a graduate of the Institut Supérieur Electronique de Paris (ISEP). He gained his expertise… Read the full press release