Novosibirsk, Russia, 2015-6-3 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a member of the oneworld® global aviation alliance®, from the 2nd of June 2015 opens regular flights on the route Novosibirsk – Mirny – Novosibirsk. Mirny is a new town on the S7 Airlines flight map. The airline also operates daily flights to the capital of… Read the full press release
WODEN, Australia, 2015-6-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Clear restrictions have been placed on the carrying of e-cigarettes and other electronic smoking devices on aircraft. The restrictions mean electronic smoking devices can only be taken on board an aircraft in carry-on baggage or on the person of a passenger. Electronic smoking devices must not be… Read the full press release
New South Wales, Australia, 2015-6-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Thirteen hotels from TFE Hotels (Toga Far East Hotels) have been rewarded for winning the Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence five times, by entering Trip Advisor’s Hall of Fame. This unique accolade is only awarded to businesses that have won the Certificate of Excellence for five… Read the full press release
JERSEY, 2015-6-3 — /Travel PR News/ — One of the UK’s top fine dining establishments, Michelin starred Bohemia in Jersey, has revealed a sophisticated and elegant new design, following a major refurbishment. Head Chef Steve Smith @ Bohemia has enjoyed a spectacular year being named Catey Chef of the Year 2014, retaining Bohemia’s Michelin Star,… Read the full press release
HONG KONG, 2015-6-3 — /Travel PR News/ — TripAdvisor has recently announced its “Hall of Fame” inductees. This special designation is awarded to businesses that have earned a “Certificate of Excellence” for five consecutive years. Hotels that have continually delivered a superior customer experience for its guests are awarded with the Certificate of Excellence. To receive… Read the full press release
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, 2015-6-3 — /Travel PR News/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the most dynamic hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, has appointed Jenny Winkler as Senior Vice President & General Counsel. Effective 1st July 2015, she will lead Rezidor’s legal department at the corporate office in… Read the full press release
DENVER, 2015-6-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Colorado is known for its world-class skiing, riding and high-octane winter pursuits, but during the summer months, Colorado boasts a wide assortment of adventure activities, especially for adrenalin junkies. While many enjoy rafting the state’s first-rate rapids and biking down rugged mountain terrain, Colorado also offers a variety of… Read the full press release
PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2015-6-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Vacation Rentals, the world’s largest professional manager of vacation rental properties and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), announced that it has acquired Vacation Palm Springs. The addition of the Palm Springs-based company, which manages more than 450 upscale vacation properties, marks Wyndham Vacation… Read the full press release
Design driven offerings come on the heels of new construction prototypes for four other brands; focus on providing owners and developers with turn-key, high-performance solutions PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2015-6-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotel Group today announced LEED certifiable, new construction prototypes for its two largest and most well-known brands, Days Inn® and Super 8®…. Read the full press release
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND, 2015-6-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest and most diverse hotel company, today announced the continued expansion of its portfolio in New Zealand with the signing of a franchise agreement for the four-star Ramada Suites Auckland Federal Street, located in the heart of Auckland’s central business district (CBD)…. Read the full press release
Share Your “Dream Destination” and Enter for a Chance to Win a Five-Night Wyndham Vacation Package ORLANDO, Fla., 2015-6-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Vacation Ownership (WVO), the world’s largest vacation ownership company and a member of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE: WYN), is inviting travelers to vote for their favorite “dream destination” of… Read the full press release
Mallorca, España, 2015-6-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Meliá Hotels International ha nombrado a Alberto Lalinde como nuevo director del hotel Meliá Sancti Petri, situado en Chiclana de la Frontera (Cádiz). Lalinde es Diplomado en Turismo por la Universidad de Barcelona y suma en su currículum varios postgrados, realizados en la Universidad de Cornell de Nueva… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2015-6-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) in conjunction with Miami-based development group Robert Finvarb Companies and its partner David Martins today announced the opening of Hyatt Centric South Beach Miami, a 105-room lifestyle hotel bringing the first Hyatt Centric-branded hotel to Miami Beach, and the second Hyatt Centric property worldwide. “We’re… Read the full press release
Orlando, FL, 2015-6-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Brand USA – the destination-marketing organization for the United States announces Expedia, Inc. as the first global sponsor and exclusive online travel activation partner for the new giant-screen film that celebrates the USA’s great outdoors. The film is scheduled for global release to coincide with the centennial… Read the full press release
About 200 participants to convene in Los Angeles this fall Orlando, FL, 2015-6-2 — /Travel PR News/ — For the first time, Brand USA – the destination-marketing organization for the United States – takes the lead role on the planning and operation of the ninth annual U.S.-China Leadership Summit, scheduled for Sept. 8-11 this year… Read the full press release
New website, guidebook, and partnership showcase the United States’ rich culinary landscape Orlando, FL, 2015-6-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Brand USA, the destination-marketing organization for the nation, is enticing international travelers to visit the United States through a culinary tourism strategy that includes the newly launched online content hub, guidebook, broadcast sponsorships, and partnerships… Read the full press release
Orlando, FL, 2015-6-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Brand USA – the nation’s destination-marketing organization – generated more than 2 million incremental visitors to the U.S. from around the globe over the past two years, according to a new study by Oxford Economics. Those visitors accounted for $6.5 billion in incremental spending, which injected nearly… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2015-6-1 — /Travel PR News/ — London City Airport (LCY) has asked its passengers which items they would never travel without, producing some surprising results. The list, compiled from a survey of 500 passengers setting off from the UK, reveals interesting holidaymaker habits including the fact that in an age when it seems everyone… Read the full press release
The inaugural Routes Middle East & Africawill open this weekend in Manama, capital city of the Kingdom of Bahrain. The event, which takes place 31 May – 2 June, will be hosted by Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) managing body and operator of Bahrain International Airport (BIA). Muharraq, Bahrain, 2015-6-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Designed to… Read the full press release
Weak Dollar and Low Gas Prices Make Domestic Vacations Popular This Summer TORONTO, 2015-6-1 — /Travel PR News/ — With less than one month until the official start to summer, new data released by Travelzoo (NASDAQ: TZOO), a global Internet media company, reveals 82% of Canadians would rather give up hockey than their summer vacations…. Read the full press release
PARIS, 2015-6-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Fleur Pellerin, Minister for Culture and Communication and Frédéric Gagey, Chairman and CEO of Air France are inaugurating ESCALES CULTURE, a new partnership to promote France’s rich cultural heritage. France has an exceptionally rich heritage, which is what makes it the leading destination for travellers from all over… Read the full press release
JOHANNESBURG, 2015-6-1 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways (SAA) the leading carrier on the African continent, has – in what is a significant achievement for the airline – strengthened its position in West Africa, with the upcoming introduction of a second West African country linking air travel to North America. “Following months of SAA efforts… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2015-6-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Award-winning film star Michelle Yeoh was on hand to watch world-famous shoe designer Jimmy Choo fit a pair of dazzling crystal high heels on British model Georgia May Jagger to help kick off the celebrations in Kuala Lumpur to mark the start of British Airways’ newest long-haul route…. Read the full press release
Philadelphia will be served with the World’s Newest Aircraft from 1st January 2016 DOHA, Qatar, 2015-6-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, the Global Launch Customer of the A350 XWB, has announced that Philadelphia will be the first destination it will fly to in the USA using the state-of-the-art aircraft. Qatar Airways plans to begin operating… Read the full press release
Airline Group Chief Executive discusses economic and aviation matters with Her Excellency Mrs. Federica Guidi during recent Rome visit Rome, ITALY, 2015-6-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker held high level meetings and a large press conference in Rome recently, to speak with Italian media to discuss… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2015-6-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Earlier this month, Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) and Southwest Airlines staff at Midway International Airport joined with the Wings for Autism community and volunteers to kick off its initiative with 20 children and their parents. Wings for Autism is an airport “rehearsal” specially designed for individuals with autism spectrum… Read the full press release
DALLAS, 2015-6-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines® (NYSE: LUV) today announced Jason Van Eaton has joined the Company as its new Managing Director of Governmental Affairs. In the newly created position, Van Eaton will lead the Governmental Affairs Team, which is devoted to building and fostering relationships and advocating for Southwest in local… Read the full press release
Amstelveen, 2015-6-1 — /Travel PR News/ — KLM Royal Dutch Airlines introduced its new World Business Class (WBC) interior in 2013. Various materials from the old KLM WBC have now been recycled by students of the Design Academy Eindhoven, who used them to create new travel items. Seats, carpeting, seatbelts, TV screens – these materials and others… Read the full press release
Washington, DC, 2015-5-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) is pleased to announce that Ken Muskat, executive vice president of sales, public relations, and guest services for MSC Cruises USA, has been named chairman of the CLIA Trade Relations Committee. In this role, Muskat will lead a committee of his peers and work… Read the full press release
HELSINKI, 2015-5-29 — /Travel PR News/ — M.Pol.Sc. Elena Stenholm will begin work as the Vice President of the Commercial Services at Helsinki Airport on 1 June. Elena Stenholm will be responsible for the overall development and management of the commercial services provided for passengers at Helsinki Airport, as well as for close cooperation with… Read the full press release