WHISTLER, BC, 2015-5-15 — /Travel PR News/ — After working in the Public Relations Department for more than five years, Lauren Everest has been appointed as the new Public Relations and Communications Manager at Whistler Blackcomb. “We are very excited to have Lauren step into her new role of Public Relations and Communications Manager,” says Stuart… Read the full press release
Novosibirsk, Russia, 2015-5-15 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a member of the oneworld® global aviation alliance®, announces opening a new route from Moscow to Salekhard and backwards. Air tickets are already available for purchase. S7 Airlines will perform direct flights between Moscow and Salekhard from the 3rd of June 2015 twice a week –… Read the full press release
Novosibirsk, Russia, 2015-5-15 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a member of the oneworld® global aviation alliance®, again became the leader of the world punctuality rating of Flightstats agency. According to the world agency in April 2015 S7 Airlines performed 91.36% of its flights without deviations from the schedule – it is the best result… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2015-5-15 — /Travel PR News/ — VisitEngland has named ‘The Chefs of England’, as the winner of this year’s prestigious Outstanding Contribution to Tourism award. The winner was revealed at its annual Awards for Excellence ceremony, held last night at the spectacular Sage Gateshead. Accepting the award on behalf of all ‘The Chefs of… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2015-5-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The winners of the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2015 were revealed at its annual ceremony, held last night at the spectacular Sage Gateshead. Celebrating excellence across the tourism industry, 17 winners including Best Small Hotel, Tourism Pub of the Year, Best Visitor Attraction and Tourism Event of the… Read the full press release
ARLINGTON, Va., 2015-5-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts – the leading U.S.-based global hotel management company – proudly announces the 2014 Performance Awards presented to 37 of the top hotels and leaders in 2014. Announced annually, Interstate recognizes its key players among the Company’s expansive worldwide bench strength of more than… Read the full press release
New 360 Pass, Timed Hiking Routes, Flightseeing Tours, E-Bikes And More! WHISTLER, BC, 2015-5-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Summer is in the air and Whistler Blackcomb is turning up the heat with an exciting list of updates and additions to its summer program. The new cabins on the Whistler Village Gondola will continue spinning straight… Read the full press release
Athletes Tasked With Capturing The Essence of May In Whistler For A Chance To Win $2000 WHISTLER, BC, 2015-5-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The GoPro GoShow presented by Whistler Blackcomb will return for its second year on May 17 during Whistler’s Great Outdoors Festival (GO Fest). This year, instead of inviting professional filmmakers to compete… Read the full press release
ATU Duty Free has launched a new brand store to the passengers. “Michael Kors” store is open on International Terminal Departures Floor within Istanbul Ataturk Airport. ISTANBUL, 2015-5-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The largest duty free operator of Turkey, Atu Duty Free presents world-renowned “Michael Kors” brand at Istanbul Atatürk Airport. ATU added a… Read the full press release
The Hyatt Place and Hyatt House brands to expand to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia CHICAGO, 2015-5-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into an agreement with Abdulelah Mohammed Ali Maghrabi Commercial Est. for a Hyatt Place hotel and a Hyatt House hotel in Jeddah,… Read the full press release
Dominguez to lead brand experience marketing for Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, Hyatt Zilara, and Hyatt Ziva CHICAGO, 2015-5-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that Steven Dominguez has been selected as vice president of brand experience for the Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, Hyatt Zilara, and Hyatt Ziva brands. Dominguez will be responsible… Read the full press release
New IAA hire will help attract new flights to IND for the community INDIANAPOLIS, 2015-5-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA) is pleased to announce that it has selected Mark Busalacchi as its’ new director of business development. Mark has more than twenty years of aviation industry experience on both the airline and… Read the full press release
Muharraq, Bahrain, 2015-5-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Preparations are in full swing as Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the managing body and operator of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), is gearing up to host the first edition of Routes Middle East and Africa 2015 (Routes MEA 2015) in the Kingdom of Bahrain this month. The inaugural Routes… Read the full press release
As from 30 June 2015, three weekly frequencies from Paris-Charles de Gaulle. PARIS, 2015-5-13 — /Travel PR News/ — As from 30 June 2015, Air France is resuming services to Freetown with three weekly frequencies from Paris-Charles de Gaulle. Flights will be operated by Airbus A330-200 with 208 seats: 40 in the Business cabin, 21… Read the full press release
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, 2015-5-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines, the largest airline in Africa, is pleased to announce that it has started serving Sao Paulo, a city in the fifth continent in its route network, with a non-stop flight from Addis Ababa since April 25, 2015. Ethiopian tri-weekly flights to Brazil are operated using… Read the full press release
BANGKOK, 2015-5-13 — /Travel PR News/ — On the evening of April 24, 2015 at the PATA Annual Summit 2015, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) honoured several industry leaders at the PATA Annual Summit 2015 Welcome Dinner and PATA Awards Presentation for their outstanding contributions to PATA and the overall travel and tourism industry. The… Read the full press release
TUMON, Guam, 2015-5-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to be organising the PATA Annual Summit 2016 at the Dusit Thani Guam Resort in Tumon, Guam in May. The Summit, generously hosted by the Guam Visitors Bureau, will include a one-day conference, the PATA Youth Symposium, the PATA Executive… Read the full press release
Geneva, 2015-5-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their support to developing countries seeking to implement the World Trade Organization (WTO) Trade Facilitation Agreement. The Agreement promises enormous potential for countries to reduce transport… Read the full press release
Prizes include Business Class tickets and FC Barcelona merchandise Contestants will have a chance to win one of 22 exciting prizes FRIENDLY MATCH IS SET FOR MAY 22, 2015 DOHA, Qatar, 2015-5-12 — /Travel PR News/ — For anyone who has ever dreamed about designing their very own football jersey, Qatar Airways is now giving them the… Read the full press release
Singapore marks the second A350 XWB route for global launch customer, Qatar Airways Third frequency to be added this summer with all three flights to be serviced by A350 XWB SINGAPORE, 2015-5-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, as the global launch customer for the A350 XWB, became the first airline to operate the world’s newest… Read the full press release
DOHA, Qatar, 2015-5-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has acquired the Novotel Edinburgh Park Hotel in Scotland, one of the best-located hotels for travellers to Edinburgh and an excellent base for exploring the rest of Scotland. The hotel will continue to be managed and operated under the Novotel brand by Accor which operates more than… Read the full press release
BELFAST, 2015-5-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Ever fancied running down the runway at George Best Belfast City Airport? Business advisory firm Grant Thornton is inviting teams to partake in the first official runway run in Northern Ireland. On Wednesday 24 June, under the glow of the runway lights, hundreds of runners will take-off down the… Read the full press release
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., 2015-5-12 — /Travel PR News/ — From October 8-11, The Resort at Pelican Hill® presents its fifth annual Festa dell’Autunno, an autumn festival that brings the traditions of Italy to Southern California’s own Tuscan seaside village. New this year, the weekend festivities begin on Thursday with a Guest Chef Wine Dinner at Pelican Grill,… Read the full press release
NEWPORT BEACH, CA, 2015-5-12 — /Travel PR News/ — This month, The Resort at Pelican Hill® debuts its reperfected Great Room Social Lounge and Caffè & Market for locals and Resort guests alike. New food, beverages, entertainment and retail offerings complement the relaxed sophistication of re-designed spaces within the Resort’s Main Estate. “As Pelican Hill continues its… Read the full press release
Norwegian today announced further expansion in the UK with three new routes set to launch from Edinburgh and Birmingham airports to the Canary Islands this winter. In total, Norwegian is adding almost 100,000 seats between the destinations. Fornebu, Norway, 2015-5-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The three new flights went on sale this morning at www.norwegian.co.uk… Read the full press release
Queenstown, New Zealand, 2015-5-12 — /Travel PR News/ — New Zealand’s Queenstown Airport is flying high after being voted ‘World’s Most Scenic Airport Landing’ in an annual poll conducted by international private jet booking service PrivateFly. An expert judging panel compiled a shortlist of airports considered to offer passengers spectacular views on approach, then votes… Read the full press release
In 2016 the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo will leave Scotland to perform in New Zealand. WELLINGTON, New Zealand, 2015-5-12 — /Travel PR News/ — It’s been described as the greatest show on earth, a performance of such epic scale that it takes an army of personnel to coordinate. And next year, for just the fourth… Read the full press release
BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2015-5-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Despite several name changes over the years, the Steigenberger Grandhotel in Brussels has never lost its legendary reputation. It is now reverting to its original name of Steigenberger Wiltcher’s, which it held between 1913 and 1925, and is fully focused on regaining its privileged and historic position… Read the full press release
CARSON CITY, Nev., 2015-5-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The Nevada Division of Tourism (TravelNevada) has hired Jennifer Neubauer as its research manager, handling consumer market research and data. Among her various duties, Neubauer will oversee the development, coordination and administration of various research surveys, statistical databases, projects and reports. She will manage all aspects of statewide… Read the full press release
MUNICH, 2015-5-11 — /Travel PR News/ — With its Italian atmosphere full of medieval palazzi and churches together with typical cafés and restaurants, the capital city of Umbria will soon be just a one-and-a-half-hour flight away from Munich. From this Sunday, 10th May 2015, Lufthansa will fly to Perugia from its southern hub twice a… Read the full press release