Seattle’s Hotel 1000 and Roosevelt Hotel launch pre-cruise packages for Alaska-bound travelers

SEATTLE, 2015-4-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Just in time for this summer’s cruise season, Seattle’s Hotel 1000 and Roosevelt Hotel are debuting pre-cruise packages for Alaska-bound travelers. From an all-bases-covered start to a luxury cruise vacation to an affordable pre-cruise stopover that covers the basics, cruise packages at Hotel 1000 and the Roosevelt Hotel promise… Read the full press release

Record breaking traffic figures in March for Gatwick; expects to serve more than 40 million passengers next year

Gatwick announces that it expects to serve more than 40 million passengers next year – a decade ahead of DfT predictions made in its January 2013 UK Aviation Forecast Record breaking traffic figures announced for March with 2.96 million passengers travelling through the airport – an increase of 9.2 per cent compared to the previous… Read the full press release

New first-quarter record for Munich Airport: 8.7 million passengers handled in the first three months of the year

MUNICH, 2015-4-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Munich Airport posted strong gains in passenger numbers and airfreight in the first quarter of 2015. The approximately 8.7 million passengers handled in the first three months of the year represent a new first-quarter record for the airport. The number of take-offs and landings, at 87,240, was 0.9… Read the full press release

Ethiopian Airlines announces it has ranked 6th among 22 most dependable Airlines around the world by CBSNews

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, 2015-4-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines, the largest airline in Africa, is pleased to announce that it has ranked 6th among 22 most dependable Airlines around the world. The ranking was made after a serious assessment in three areas: On-time performance, low costs to check bags, average age of an airline… Read the full press release

South African Airways is the official host country carrier for the WTM® Africa 2015 to be held in Cape Town between 15 and 17 April

Johannesburg, 2015-4-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Africa’s leading carrier, South African Airways (SAA), will be assisting in bringing a vast selection of exhibitors, visitors and hosted buyers from around the world to Africa’s largest inbound and outbound show, WTM® Africa, next week in Cape Town. WTM® Africa 2015 is the leading business-to-business exhibition on the… Read the full press release

Douala (Cameroon) and Malabo (Equatorial Guinea) became the first African destinations to benefit from Air France’s new travel cabins

PARIS, 2015-4-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Since 7 April 2015, Air France’s new travel cabins have been serving Douala (Cameroon) and Malabo (Equatorial Guinea), the first African destinations to benefit from these cabins. Customers can fly off to Douala and Malabo as a continuation of the service, on departure from Paris-Charles de Gaulle, on… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines sponsors the 28th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games to be held in Singapore from 5 to 16 June 2015

Joint Release with Singapore SEA Games Organising Committee SINGAPORE, 2015-4-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines (SIA) is further strengthening its support for sports and tourism by sponsoring the 28th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games to be held in Singapore from 5 to 16 June 2015. As the Official Airline Partner for the 28th SEA Games,… Read the full press release

Confederation of Passenger Transport UK welcomes the increase of the number of coach parking spaces at Stonehenge

LONDON, 2015-4-13 — /Travel PR News/ — CPT has today (13 April) welcomed the news that English Heritage is proposing to increase the number of coach parking spaces available at Stonehenge, whilst also making improvements to the main facilities available to group tours. The plans, which will see the introduction of an additional 26 coach… Read the full press release

Confederation of Passenger Transport UK: Golden Boy Coaches to become the first coach operator to achieve CPT’s new Workshop Accreditation

LONDON, 2015-4-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Golden Boy Coaches of Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire have become the first coach operator to achieve CPT’s new and professionally-recognised Workshop Accreditation. The Accreditation, designed and launched in 2014 by CPT’s Engineering Committee with support from the Traffic Commissioners, assesses bus and coach operators’ workshops, as well as dealer workshops,… Read the full press release

Vistara now flies from Delhi to seven destinations – Pune, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Goa, Hyderabad, Guwahati & Bagdogra

Daily return flights from New Delhi New Delhi, 2015-4-13 — /Travel PR News/ — At 6.45 pm today, Vistara took its inaugural flight from New Delhi to Pune. With the addition of Pune in Vistara’s route network, customers can now travel from Delhi to seven destinations- Pune, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Goa, Hyderabad, Guwahati & Bagdogra and vice… Read the full press release

The Pure Air Bubble by Natura Bissé will be at The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley on May 1 – 3, 2015

Enjoy a luxurious Natura Bissé facial in 99.95% pure air Palo Alto, Silicon Valley, 2015-4-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley and The Spa welcomes guests to the bubble – the Pure Air Bubble by Natura Bissé to be exact.  The Pure Air Bubble travels across the country for events such as… Read the full press release

Four Seasons will unveil more than a dozen new culinary concepts globally in 2015

New hotels introduce new ideas to new destinations, while long-established Four Seasons hotels and resorts shake things up with new restaurants and bars Toronto, Canada, 2015-4-13 — /Travel PR News/ — In 2015, Four Seasons will unveil more than a dozen new concepts globally from Japanese robata to modern Mexican dining, poolside cocktails lounges to interactive… Read the full press release

Cielo Restaurant & Bar at Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis to host culinary competition featuring six of St. Louis’ finest sous chefs on May 18, 2015

St. Louis, 2015-4-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Six of St. Louis’ finest sous chefs will square off in the Duck, Duck Goose – Unsung Hero Sous Chefs of St. Louis stand-up dinner reception and culinary competition hosted by Cielo Restaurant & Bar at Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis. The evening will begin at 6:00 pm on… Read the full press release

New team of experts is in place to represent the Steigenberger’s interests at a local level in Dubai

Frankfurt am Main, 2015-4-9 — /Travel PR News/ — In his capacity as Vice President for the Middle East and Asia, Siegfried Nierhaus is heading up the expert team as well as being responsible for strategic alignment. After 25 years in the branch, including ten years spent in the Middle East, he brings significant experience… Read the full press release

IHG names Jorge Apaez as Chief Operating Officer, Mexico, Latin America & The Caribbean

MIAMI AND ATLANTA, 2015-4-9 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the appointment of Jorge Apaez as Chief Operating Officer, Mexico, Latin America & The Caribbean. Jorge assumes this role after the retirement of industry veteran Alvaro Diago. Jorge will oversee operations for the 220 hotels under… Read the full press release

Autograph Collection Hotels adds the new and stunning 391-room Sortis Hotel, Spa & Casino in Panama City, Panama

84th Property to Join Exclusive Portfolio of Independent Hotels. PANAMA, 2015-4-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International’s (NASDAQ: MAR) exclusive portfolio of independent hotels, announced today the addition of the new and stunning 391-room Sortis Hotel, Spa & Casino in Panama City, Panama. This marks the second hotel for Autograph Collection… Read the full press release

JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts will welcome its second JW Marriott Hotel in Turkey on 15 May 2015

Bethesda, Maryland, 2015-4-9 — /Travel PR News/ — JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts, the distinctive sophisticated brand of Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR), will welcome its second JW Marriott Hotel in Turkey on 15 May 2015. The 107-room property is located in the picturesque Yalikavak town on the Bodrum Peninsula with panoramic views of the Aegean Sea, combining… Read the full press release

The HSMAI Greater New York Chapter named HSMAI 2014 Chapter of the Year at HSMAI’s annual Mike Leven Leadership Conference in Dallas

McLEAN, VA, 2015-4-9 — /Travel PR News/ — The HSMAI Greater New York Chapter was named Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International 2014 Chapter of the Year at HSMAI’s annual Mike Leven Leadership Conference in Dallas. The Chapter of the Year winner and Chapter Best of the Best Awards recipients were honored at the conference. “Each year… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok announces guest residency by one of Germany’s most celebrated chefs Thomas Bühner from 11 to 16 May 2015

Hong Kong, 2015-4-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok is delighted to announce a guest residency by one of Germany’s most celebrated chefs of more than twenty years, Thomas Bühner, from 11 to 16 May 2015.  Bühner is the owner and head chef of La Vie Restaurant in Osnabrück, Germany – the restaurant boasts… Read the full press release

French restaurant MOTIF RESTAURANT & BAR opens at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi on April 16, 2015

Tokyo, Japan, 2015-4-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi announces the arrival of French restaurant MOTIF RESTAURANT & BAR on April 16, 2015. Founded on the core principles of esprit terroir – “spirit of earth” – MOTIF RESTAURANT & BAR, located on the 7th floor of the Hotel, offers a true culinary… Read the full press release

Quattro’s Executive Chef Marco Fossati showcases his Italian roots by bringing Festa di San Marco to life at Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley

Palo Alto, Silicon Valley, 2015-4-9 — /Travel PR News/ — In Italy, the Festa di San Marco is a holiday that combines three traditions into one giant party; St. Mark’s Day, Liberation Day, and the Festival of the Blooming Rose.  It’s only fitting that Quattro’s very own Executive Chef, Marco Fossati showcases his Italian roots by bringing… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Houston and Quattro Restaurant launch Cocktails for a Cause series to raise funds for the Gulf Coast Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

Continuing series kicks off with a specialty cocktail, raising funds for the Gulf Coast Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Houston, 2015-4-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Houston and Quattro Restaurant have launched the Cocktails for a Cause series. Inspired by the incredible philanthropic community in Houston, the craft cocktail team behind the… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Orlando Chef Fabrizio Schenardi to travel back to his native Italy to accept the Paolo Bertani Award on April 18, 2015

Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort, 2015-4-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Fabrizio Schenardi, Executive Chef of Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort, will be travelling back to his native Italy to accept the Paolo Bertani Award on April 18, 2015. The prize is awarded by the Italian Academy of Cuisine in collaboration with… Read the full press release

32-year Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts veteran Robert Cima appointed Regional VP and GM of Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village in California

Five Diamond hotel welcomes 32-year Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts veteran Los Angeles, 2015-4-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts announces the appointment of Robert Cima as Regional Vice President and General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village. Cima will be based in Westlake Village, and will continue to oversee hotels… Read the full press release

More than 90 business travel professionals participated in GBTA’s third annual GBTA Rio Energy, Resource and Marine Symposium 2015

Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, 2015-4-9 — /Travel PR News/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) Brasil hosted its third annual GBTA Rio Energy, Resource and Marine Symposium 2015 recently at the Hotel Sofitel Copacabana Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. More than 90 business travel professionals from Brasil, the United States and Latin America participated in the successful… Read the full press release

Japan Airlines developed an app for Apple Watch to let customers obtain important travel information, check flight status and check-in at the gate

Enable customers to check flight status and check-in at boarding the gate TOKYO, 2015-4-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) today announced it has developed an app for Apple Watch that will make it even more convenient for customers to obtain important travel information, check flight status on the go and check-in at the… Read the full press release

March 2015: airberlin welcomed 2,294,498 passengers on board; 1.6 percent up over the same month last year

BERLIN, 2015-4-9 — /Travel PR News/ — In March 2015, airberlin welcomed 2,294,498 passengers on board. The number of passengers transported thus increased by 1.6 percent over the corresponding month of the previous year. During the month of March, airberlin’s passengers traveled a total of 3.768 billion kilometers (RPK) within airberlin’s global flight route network…. Read the full press release

airberlin guests on short and medium-haul flights to receive the new chocolate heart by Lindt from 8 April

New cooperation with Lindt BERLIN, 2015-4-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Legend has it that they have saved quite a few relationships – the chocolate hearts from airberlin: “Quite often they are used as last-minute presents on special occasions such as Valentine’s Day or Mother’s Day, or they sweeten up late working hours. Our frequent… Read the full press release

Emirates SkyCargo to add Bali to its Asia Pacific network

DUBAI, U.A.E., 2015-4-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, will soon be adding the popular Indonesian Island of Bali to its Asia Pacific network, opening up a new trade lane between the island and the cargo carrier’s network of more than 140 destinations. Bali will become Emirates SkyCargo’ s 2nd… Read the full press release

Emirates adds 945 seats a week to Zurich with a second daily A380 service

DUBAI, U.A.E., 2015-4-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, a global connector of people, places and economies, has announced a second daily A380 service to Zurich, adding 945 seats a week on the route, with 280 in First Class and Business Class. Commencing Thursday 1st October 2015, Emirates flights EK85/86, currently operated by a Boeing 777-300ER,… Read the full press release