AH&LA applauds White House for Affordable Care Act fix that will prevent premium increases for small businesses

Washington, D.C., 2015-10-12 — /Travel PR News/ — As a member of the 50-100 Coalition, which supports small businesses and works to protect affordable coverage for employees, the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) applauds the White House for repairing a flaw in the Affordable Care Act that will prevent premium increases for small businesses. On Wednesday,… Read the full press release

YYC will host spooky and fun Halloween event in front of Montana’s and at SpacePort on October 30

CALGARY, 2015-10-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Looking for a safe and warm place to trick-or-treat? On Friday, October 30, Canada’s third-busiest airport is hosting a spooky and fun Halloween event from 3 to 7 p.m. in front of Montana’s and at SpacePort! Come and enjoy free crafts, professional photos,  face painting and more! Kids… Read the full press release

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. to launch W Hotels brand in Egypt in 2020 with the opening of W Sharm El Sheikh and The Residences at W Sharm El Sheikh

Slated to Open in 2020, Landmark W Hotel Project will Bring Visionary Design, Playful Luxury and Whatever/Whenever® Service to Vibrant Red Sea Resort Destination NEW YORK, 2015-10-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced that it will launch the iconic W Hotels brand in Egypt in 2020 with the… Read the full press release

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announces W Punta de Mita in Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit scheduled to open in 2016

Slated to Open in 2016, W Punta de Mita to Bring Innovative Design and Whatever/Whenever Service to Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit STAMFORD, Conn., 2015-10-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced that it will extend its strong presence in Mexico with the debut of W Punta de Mita, located in Mexico’s… Read the full press release

Autograph Collection Hotels welcomes three more U.S. properties to its portfolio

Bethesda, MD, 2015-10-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International’s distinctive portfolio of independent hotels is proud to welcome three more one-of-a-kind U.S. properties to its portfolio. Autograph Collection Hotels’ global portfolio consists of 93 hotels worldwide, bringing the brand even closer to welcoming its 100th property.  The recently opened hotels include:… Read the full press release

Bombardier Transportation further expands its North American rail control presence with two new mass transit projects

Latest signalling projects include Bombardier’s first rail control project in Canada and an APM upgrade at one of the world’s busiest airports BERLIN, 2015-10-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation is further expanding its North American rail control presence with two new mass transit projects. The first project will deliver the… Read the full press release

Bollywood superstar Sidharth Malhotra begins his journey around New Zealand as tourism ambassador to India

Auckland, New Zealand, 2015-10-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Bollywood superstar Sidharth Malhotra has arrived in New Zealand to begin his journey as tourism ambassador to India. For the next 10 days Bollywood superstar and ‘Brothers’ actor Sidharth Malhotra will embark on a journey around New Zealand to begin his time as tourism ambassador to India…. Read the full press release

IHG announces the opening of the new-build 135-room Holiday Inn Express® Pittsburgh North Shore hotel

New-build hotel located in the historic North Shore area of the city ATLANTA, 2015-10-9 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the opening of the new-build 135-room Holiday Inn Express® Pittsburgh North Shore hotel. Pittsburgh is a hot market for hotel development, with the third largest lodging… Read the full press release

Heathrow claims the prestigious Airport of the Year award at the Independent Travel Awards

Heathrow wins “2015 Airport of the Year” title at the Independent Travel Awards LONDON, 2015-10-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Described as ‘Best in the World’ by the Independent Travel Award panel, Heathrow topped other world class airports including Changhi Singapore and Hong Kong, as well as UK airports London City and Manchester to claim the… Read the full press release

The 2015 Treugast Investment Rankings once again named the Steigenberger Hotel Group as “Most Wanted Investment Partner”

Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2015-10-9 — /Travel PR News/ — The 2015 Treugast Investment Rankings have once again named the Steigenberger Hotel Group as “Most Wanted Investment Partner”. This is the third time this prestigious title has been conferred on the company, the previous occasions having been in 2009 and 2014. Treugast has been a reliable… Read the full press release

Nevada Magazine honored with five top awards at the Nevada Press Association awards banquet

General Excellence among the honors presented to the Nevada Magazine staff. Carson City, Nev., 2015-10-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Carrying on its trailblazing tradition, Nevada Magazine could not be fenced in last Friday at the Nevada Press Association awards banquet as it claimed five first-place awards including the coveted General Excellence award, the top prize in… Read the full press release

Air New Zealand strengthens partnership with United Airlines

Air New Zealand welcomes today’s announcement by United Airlines that it will enter the New Zealand market, launching a San Francisco – Auckland service from July next year. Auckland, New Zealand, 2015-10-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Air New Zealand and United Airlines have a longstanding partnership and in April this year signed a Statement of Intent to deepen… Read the full press release

flydubai launches flights to two new destinations in Russia, Nizhny Novgorod and Novosibirsk

Dubai-based carrier now serves 10 points in Russia confirming its commitment to the market  Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2015-10-9 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai, today, inaugurated flights to two new destinations in Russia, Nizhny Novgorod and Novosibirsk, making it the first Dubai-based airline to serve these cities.  Offering one of the most comprehensive networks from… Read the full press release

Caribbean Airlines to withdraw the Boeing 767 fleet from its operations

Port-of-Spain, 2015-10-9 — /Travel PR News/ — UPDATE ON CAribbean airlines NETWORK PLANS PORT OF SPAIN, October 06, 2015 – Caribbean Airlines having conducted a detailed review of its network, consistent with the current competitive environment, has taken the difficult decision to withdraw the Boeing 767 fleet from its operations. As a consequence of this… Read the full press release

OneJet increases access to nonstop travel in small and medium size markets; to finalize the selection of its next fleet platform

Air Transportation Network Prepares to Execute Aircraft Fleet Order as Company Continues to Grow INDIANAPOLIS, 2015-10-9 — /Travel PR News/ — OneJet, the air transportation network that provides increased access to nonstop travel in small and medium size markets, confirmed plans today to finalize the selection of its next fleet platform during the fourth quarter. The… Read the full press release

Jet Airways provides guests the opportunity to reserve their preferred seats before their flight departure date

Mumbai, 2015-10-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, today announced a new customer-centric initiative, providing guests the opportunity to reserve their preferred seats well before their flight departure date. Guests can reserve their preferred seats on domestic and select international routes for a nominal charge at the time of making a… Read the full press release

Jet Airways wins “Laurier d’ Argent” award in the “Technology for Business Travel” category at the International French Travel Market trade fair in Paris

Mumbai, 2015-10-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, has won the prestigious “Laurier d’ Argent” award in the “Technology for Business Travel” category hosted by the French Travel Managers and Business Travel Agents, at the International French Travel Market (IFTM) trade fair in Paris. Jet Airways, which launched its flights to… Read the full press release

Wizz Air launches twice-weekly service from Belgrade to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden in Germany

TWO FLIGHTS PER WEEK FROM JUST RSD 3,399* Budapest, Hungary, 2015-10-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced a new service from Belgrade to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden in Germany. The twice-weekly service will begin on 28 March 2016 and is Wizz Air’s third low-fare route between… Read the full press release

Vida Rica Restaurant at Mandarin Oriental, Macau will host Two-Star Michelin guest chef Stéphane Buron, 20 – 22 Oct

Hong Kong, 2015-10-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Vida Rica Restaurant at Mandarin Oriental, Macau will host guest chef, Stéphane Buron, from 20 to 22 October. Chef Buron heads the two-Michelin-starred restaurant at hotel Le Chabichou in the luxurious, French Alpine ski resort of Courchevel. Crowned Meilleur Ouvrier de France, a most prestigious title that means… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Singapore launches its own Haute Couture Tea

Hong Kong, 2015-10-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Axis Bar and Lounge is now serving the sense and spirit of the legendary Mandarin Oriental, Singapore in a cup. Guests can experience true oriental charm by ordering the hotel’s exclusive Mandarin Oriental, Singapore Haute Couture Tea. Inspired by the rich multi-cultural heritage of Singapore and developed… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental announces the opening of Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech

Hong Kong, 2015-10-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental is delighted to introduce the Group’s legendary hospitality to Morocco with the opening of Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech. The elegant and contemporary resort is set among 20 hectares of landscaped gardens filled with the scent of 100,000 roses, with the snow-capped Atlas Mountains providing a stunning… Read the full press release

Finavia hosts the global CAPA World Aviation Summit in Helsinki, 7-8 October

HELSINKI, 2015-10-8 — /Travel PR News/ — The key influencers and decision-makers of commercial aviation industry have gathered in Helsinki to the global CAPA World Aviation Summit. The two day event takes places in Kalastajatorppa 7-8 October. Finavia is both the host of the event and the official partner. This year’s conference concentrates on the… Read the full press release

Helsinki Airport’s indoor positioning service solution received the Mobility Project of the Year Award

HELSINKI, 2015-10-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Helsinki Airport’s indoor positioning service solution has received the Mobility Project of the Year Award from Management Events. Helsinki Airport is the first airport in the world to introduce new technology based on indoor positioning. The technology makes it possible to monitor passenger flows and eliminate bottlenecks and… Read the full press release

Travelport announced the acquisition and vertical integration of its distributor in Austria, TraviAustria

Langley, UK, 2015-10-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport (NYSE:TVPT), a leading Travel Commerce Platform, has today announced the acquisition and vertical integration of its distributor in Austria, TraviAustria. TraviAustria was founded in 1987 by Austrian Airlines, an original shareholder in the predecessor company of Travelport. In addition to providing local sales, support and marketing activity… Read the full press release

National Car Rental secures the naming rights to the new NFL stadium proposed to be built on the north riverfront of downtown St. Louis

“National Car Rental Field” Will Play Vital Role in Renewal of City’s Historic Riverfront and Downtown Area ST. LOUIS, 2015-10-8 — /Travel PR News/ — National Car Rental today announced it has secured the naming rights to the new NFL stadium proposed to be built on the north riverfront of downtown St. Louis. The 20-year agreement, signed… Read the full press release

Enterprise Rent-A-Car and travel expert Valarie D’Elia: fall road trip is easier to do than you might think

Enterprise Offering $9.99 Per Day Weekend Special ST. LOUIS, 2015-10-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Fall is here, but that doesn’t mean vacation season is over. Whether it’s one last trip to the beach for a romantic weekend, a family apple-picking adventure, or a few days visiting your alma mater with college friends, there are plenty of… Read the full press release

Marriott’s Caribbean and Latin American distribution expects 75 percent increase between 2015 and 2018

Sao Paulo, Brazil, 2015-10-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Tim Sheldon, President of Caribbean and Latin America operations at Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR), announced today an expected 75 percent increase in Marriott’s Caribbean and Latin American distribution between 2015 and 2018 including a tripling of the company’s presence in Brazil with the addition of 11 new hotels… Read the full press release

Marriott Caribbean & Latin America Resorts introduces new Time is Money Event; offers 30% Off Winter Leisure Rates

New York, 2015-10-6 — /Travel PR News/ — As winter weather approaches, Marriott Caribbean & Latin America Resorts is offering travelers an extra incentive to escape falling temperatures with a newTime is Money Event. Guests can save up to 30 percent off the price of regular leisure rates at participating properties. To take advantage of the… Read the full press release

Marriott announces its partnership with INJAZ Al-Arab to launch the organisation’s youth empowerment campaign ‘Expand Your Horizon’

Marriott International helps combat Arab youth unemployment while reshaping conventional perceptions of the hospitality profession Dubai, UAE, 2015-10-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) has recently announced its partnership with INJAZ Al-Arab, the MENA regional office of Junior Achievement Worldwide, to launch the organisation’s youth empowerment campaign ‘Expand Your Horizon’.  Marriott International was… Read the full press release

Marriott International announces the opening of new 154-room Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in Lima, Peru

Lima, Peru, 2015-10-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) announced the opening of the  new 154-room Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in Lima, South America’s third largest city, situated at the intersection of Calle Alcanfores and Calle Schell in Lima’s upscale Miraflores neighborhood known for its shopping, restaurants, antique dealers and breath taking ocean views. “This… Read the full press release