Air Partner’s Cabot Aviation: Kenya Airways to sell two Boeing 777-200 ER aircrafts to Omni Air International

Gatwick, England, 2016-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Cabot Aviation, a division of Air Partner plc and a leading aircraft remarketing broker, is pleased to announce that Kenya Airways has entered into a sale agreement with Omni Air International to purchase two Boeing 777-200 ER aircraft, following approval from Kenya Airways’ board. Omni Air International is… Read the full press release

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® appoints Avi Haksar as managing director of Rosewood Sand Hill® in Menlo Park, CA.

Menlo Park, CA, 2016-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has appointed Avi Haksar as managing director of Rosewood Sand Hill® in Menlo Park, CA. Mr. Haksar joins Rosewood Sand Hill with great experience in luxury hospitality management, including his most recent position as managing director of Rosewood Crescent in Dallas, Texas. In… Read the full press release

Rosewood Little Dix Bay resort to begin extensive refurbishment on May 1, 2016

Legendary Caribbean resort to close for 18 months for an extensive refurbishment Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands, 2016-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The legendary Rosewood Little Dix Bay resort will begin a complete renovation on May 1, 2016, signifying the most substantial beautification project since it was founded by Laurance S. Rockefeller over 50… Read the full press release

Radisson Blu opens in Istanbul Atakoy; its seventh hotel in Istanbul

ISTANBUL, Turkey, 2016-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Blu, the iconic hotel brand driven by innovation and design, proudly announces the opening of its seventh hotel in Istanbul – Radisson Blu Hotel, Istanbul Atakoy. Conveniently located in the Bakirkoy district of Atakoy, the Radisson Blu Hotel, Istanbul Atakoy sits midway between Ataturk International Airport and… Read the full press release

Carlson Rezidor strengthens presence in Dubai; announces Radisson Blu Residence Al Sufouh scheduled to open in Q1 2017

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2016-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Rezidor, one of the most dynamic hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, announces the Radisson Blu Residence Al Sufouh in Dubai/UAE. The upper upscale property featuring 264 serviced apartments is scheduled to welcome the first guests in Q1 2017. “We are delighted… Read the full press release

Web In Travel and Hotel ICON to host the first WIT Hospitality in Hong Kong on March 22, 2016

HONG KONG, 2016-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — In line with Web In Travel’s (WIT) mantra of innovation and nurturing new talent, the first WIT Hospitality in Hong Kong on March 22, 2016 will be held in partnership with Hotel ICON, the teaching and research hotel built for the School of Hotel and Tourism Management by… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport again named UK’s best airport at the Globe Awards hosted by Travel Weekly

MANCHESTER, UK, 2016-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Manchester Airport is flying high after being named the UK’s best airport at the Globe Awards hosted by Travel Weekly. The UK’s third largest airport fought off competition from the likes of Heathrow, Gatwick and Birmingham to receive the accolade for the second year running. The award comes… Read the full press release

Meliá Hotels International celebra su 60 Aniversario presentando en FITUR los 25 hoteles que abrirá en 2016

Mallorca, España, 2016-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Meliá Hotels International ha presentado en Fitur, la Feria de Turismo de Madrid, su balance de un intenso año 2015, así como las grandes líneas que guiarán su actuación en los próximos meses. Escarrer destacó el exigente plan de aperturas previsto para el ejercicio 2016, que llevará al… Read the full press release

Wyndham® Extra Holidays launches special deals at 13 resorts throughout California; travelers can save up to 20% off on next vacation

ORLANDO, Fla., 2016-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham® Extra Holidays, a subsidiary of Wyndham Vacation Ownership (WVO), the world’s largest vacation ownership company and member of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE: WYN), is now offering special deals at 13 resorts throughout California where travelers can save up to 20 percent off their next vacation…. Read the full press release

Wizz Air to add new Budapest – Bucharest route this September

BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2016-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced a new route from Budapest to Bucharest beginning 19 September. Wizz Air will operate the new route four days a week and is introducing the route with fares from 5,990 HUF. Wizz Air also will increase the number of… Read the full press release

China had 109 million outbound tourists in 2015 – GfK

Nuremberg, 2016-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — GfK’s latest analyses of the Chinese market shows that China produced 109 million outbound tourists in 2015 – with retail spend of US$229 billion. This is a key milestone in China’s outbound tourism history. These statistics consolidate China’s position as one of the top global sources of tourists, in… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean International and the Imperial Palace Museum partner to promote traditional culture and arts of China

Official Countdown to Ovation of the Seas’ Maiden Voyage in China Begins Beijing, 2016-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International and the Imperial Palace Museum (the Palace Museum) held a joint press conference today at a signing ceremony for a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement in the Forbidden City’s Jianfu Palace. Ovation of the Seas, Royal… Read the full press release

CVG recorded 6.6% increase in passenger traffic in 2015 YoY; its largest passenger growth since 2005

Hebron, KY, 2016-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — In 2015 CVG experienced its largest passenger growth since 2005. Total passenger traffic increased 6.6 percent over 2014, while local passengers increased 16 percent. This represents 367,000 new passengers year-over-year. Cargo traffic grew by 11.3 percent in 2015. For the first time in its history, CVG experienced over… Read the full press release

SFO to host reception to celebrate partnership with Hyatt for the future Grand Hyatt San Francisco International Airport

Grand Hyatt San Francisco International Airport slated to open in spring 2019 SAN FRANCISCO,  2016-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is hosting a reception to celebrate the launch of the relationship with Hyatt Corporation to manage and brand the future Grand Hyatt San Francisco International Airport, slated to open in the… Read the full press release

Munich Airport named the Best Airport at the US magazine Premier Traveler’s ‘2015 Best Of’ awards

Munich, Germany, 2016-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — At a gala evening in Beverly Hills, the US magazine Premier Traveler announced the selection of Munich Airport as the Best Airport in its ‘2015 Best Of’ awards. This honor was the outcome of an extensive survey conducted by the industry journal between May and September of last… Read the full press release

Air France launches brand new long-haul travel cabins to Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire and to Tokyo-Narita, Japan

PARIS, FRANCE, 2016-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Air France is offering its brand new long-haul travel cabins to two new destinations from Paris-Charles de Gaulle: up to 4 times weekly to Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire) and up to 7 times weekly to Tokyo-Narita (Japan). Customers travelling to Washington will also be able to enjoy the new… Read the full press release

Air France named the “best first class available on flights between Greater China and Europe” at the Hurun Best of the Best Awards

PARIS, FRANCE, 2016-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — On 14 January 2016, Air France was awarded the “best first class available on flights between Greater China and Europe” prize. The Company was presented this award as part of the Hurun Best of the Best Awards. This ceremony was organized in Shanghai by the Hurun Report, a… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport: easyJet carried 40 million passengers since it launched services 14 years ago

easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has reached a key milestone in its operation by carrying 40 million passengers to and from Bristol Airport since it launched services 14 years ago. BRISTOL, UK, 2016-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Since introducing its first flights from Bristol in 2001, the airline has grown significantly. It is now easyJet’s largest… Read the full press release

CDA: American Airlines to begin new nonstop service between Chicago and Sacramento, California on June 2, 2016

CHICAGO, 2016-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — American Airlines recently announced it will begin new nonstop service between Chicago and Sacramento, California beginning June 2, 2016. The airline will operate two daily flights from O’Hare International Airport to Sacramento International Airport on a B737-800 aircraft. The airline will also extend daily service from Chicago O’Hare… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways’ safety video featuring FC Barcelona players generated nearly 40 million views across the social media since its debut in December

Nearly 40 million views across all social media platforms makes the video #1 of its kind Commended by top tier national press as ‘among the best of all time’ New brand campaign video also a hit with fans DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ —  Qatar Airways’ new safety video featuring FC Barcelona players Messi,… Read the full press release

Marriott International announces the opening of Renaissance Montreal

New Lifestyle Hotel Supports Global ‘Renaissance’ of the Brand, With Contemporary Design and Programming for Next Gen Business Travelers “Mixodiology” rooftop celebration planned for Montreal en Lumiere’s La Nuit Blanche, Feb. 27, 2016 Montreal, QC, Canada, 2016-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Many consider arts the lifeblood of Montreal, named a UNESCO City of Design for… Read the full press release

All-new Bombardier C Series aircraft program begin the ramp-up to full production

First CS100 aircraft that is scheduled to enter service with SWISS in Q2 2016 is structurally completed SWISS pilots fly the CS100 aircraft for first time as they commence training in Mirabel, Québec C Series aircraft completes North American route proving; readies for European route proving Airfinance Conference Dublin 2016, 2016-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier… Read the full press release

IHG® launches its 2016 Trends Report: Meaningful Membership: Transforming Membership in The Age of I at the World Economic Forum

Davos, Switzerland, 2016-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group(IHG®) today launches its 2016 Trends Report: Meaningful Membership: Transforming Membership in The Age of I, at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland.  The report challenges brands to engage with consumers in a way that builds Membership Communities, a powerful asset for brands in… Read the full press release

Wizz Air to operate new route from Bucharest to Budapest in Hungary and Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca in Romania

Budapest, Hungary, 2016-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced a new route from Bucharest to Budapest and a domestic route from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca, another of Wizz Air’s five bases in Romania. Wizz Air will begin the Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca route beginning 22 July with six weekly… Read the full press release

Marriott International announces the opening of Renaissance Nanjing Olympic Centre Hotel in China

Nanjing, China, 2016-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International today announced the opening of Renaissance Nanjing Olympic Centre Hotel, its first hotel in Nanjing, recognized as one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China. Renaissance Hotels is a highly acclaimed hotel brand appealing to next generation lifestyle business travelers who seek to discover unexpected… Read the full press release

Hyatt Hotels announces the opening of Hyatt Regency Changchun in the capital city of Jilin province, China

Drawing on its green surroundings, new hotel will foster connections and inspiration CHICAGO, CITY, Country, 2016-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ —  Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Hyatt Regency Changchun, marking the first Hyatt-branded hotel in the capital city of Jilin province, northeast China, and the first high-end business hotel to open in the… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport reports 5% increase of 2015 passenger numbers

SHANNON, IRELAND, 2016-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Shannon Airport has achieved growth again in 2015, with its passenger numbers for last year showing a 5% increase on 2014. This is the third successive year of passenger number increases at the airport. 2015 passenger numbers grew to 1,714,872 – the first year since 2010 that the… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport: Fly Shannon Holiday Show returns to UL Arena in Limerick on February 20th and 21st

SHANNON, IRELAND, 2016-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Fly Shannon Holiday Show is making a welcome return to the UL Arena in Limerick on February 20th and 21st, after a 9 year hiatus. Visitors to the show will be able to take advantage of free entry, along with deals only available at the show, prize… Read the full press release

Tourism Australia names actor Chris Hemsworth as its global ambassador

SYDNEY, 2016-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Australian actor Chris Hemsworth has been announced as the global ambassador for Tourism Australia’s new campaign, which will focus on the country’s world-class aquatic and coastal experiences. Tourism Australia Managing Director, John O’Sullivan, said that whilst Australia would still be the star of its latest campaign, Chris Hemsworth would… Read the full press release

Whistler Blackcomb awarded top honors to its corporate partners in its Partner Marketing Awards

WHISTLER, BC, 2016-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Labatt, Monster Energy, TELUS, Quiksilver, Stanley Black & Decker, GoPro and Oakley were awarded top honors at Whistler Blackcomb’s Partner Marketing Awards held on December 9, 2015. Categories included: Most Innovative Activation, Best Employee Engagement, Best Bang for the Buck, Best Integration of Talent, Best Summer Activation, Best… Read the full press release