Preferred Hotel Group launches the new Preferred Residences – worldwide collection of exceptional villas, bungalows and condominiums

Preferred Residences Offers Membership-Free Vacation Experiences that Marry the Space and Privacy of a Home with the Luxuries and Convenience of a World-Renowned Hotel CHICAGO, 2015-2-3 — /Travel PR News/ — As today’s luxury consumers weigh the pros and cons of renting a private residence versus booking a hotel for their next vacation, Preferred Hotel Group introduces a… Read the full press release

InterCityHotel opens the 126 rooms InterCityHotel Enschede in Netherlands

Enschede, Netherlands, 2015-2-3 — /Travel PR News/ — The InterCityHotel Enschede is situated next to the city’s main railway station. The good connections it enjoys with the Dutch and German transport networks will make it an ideal location for business and leisure travellers alike. It offers 126 rooms from the latest InterCityHotel generation, each at least… Read the full press release

Crowne Plaza opens the largest and most comprehensive regional conference and exhibition facility north of Sydney

The widely-anticipated Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley Conference and Events Centre is the newest and most extensive business events venue in the Hunter region Hunter Valley, Australia, 2015-2-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Crowne Plaza announces the opening of the new Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley Conference and Events Centre, providing the largest and most comprehensive regional conference and… Read the full press release

InterContinental Bangkok becomes home to celebrity chef Theo Randall’s first restaurant outside the UK

New Italian restaurant ‘Theo Mio’ to open this year Bangkok, 2015-2-3 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) today announces that InterContinental Bangkok in Thailand is set to become home to celebrity chef Theo Randall’s first restaurant outside the UK. The new Italian concept, Theo Mio, will open in the second half of… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group launched its year-long commitment to India’s Swachh Bharat Abhiyan initiative with a series of hotel-led cleanliness drives

Hotels kick off participation with cleanliness drive around local precincts New Delhi, India, 2015-2-3 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has launched its year-long commitment to the national Swachh Bharat Abhiyan initiative with a series of hotel-led cleanliness drives. In a show of support for the “Clean… Read the full press release

Wizz Air will permanently move all operations from Gothenburg City Airport to Gothenburg Landvetter Airport

AND CONTINUES TO OPERATE 6 ROUTES TO 5 COUNTRIES FROM GOTHENBURG Budapest, Hungary, 2015-2-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe,* announced today that due to the permanent closure of Gothenburg City Airport (GSE) as of 1 February the airline will permanently move all operations to a… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines launches its newest class of travel – Premium Economy Class

Singapore Airlines’ newest class of travel, Premium Economy Class, opens for sale today. SINGAPORE, 2015-2-3 — /Travel PR News/ — From 9 August 2015, customers travelling on select flights from Singapore to Sydney will be the first to experience the new cabin class, which will subsequently be made available to other destinations served by the… Read the full press release

The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International announced its Americas Region Board of Directors and Executive Committee for 2015

McLEAN, VA, 2015-2-3 — /Travel PR News/ — The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) has announced its Americas Region Board of Directors and Executive Committee for 2015. The HSMAI board consists of a wide range of hospitality professionals from all areas of the industry, including representatives of 24 hotels and hotel companies. “HSMAI is thrilled… Read the full press release

Arik Air starts scheduled flight operations from Lagos, Nigeria to the Ivoirian city, Abidjan via Cotonou, Benin Republic

Ikeja, Nigeria, 2015-2-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Arik Air, West and Central Africa’s largest airline will from 16th February 2015 commence scheduled flight operations from Lagos, Nigeria to the Ivoirian city, Abidjan via Cotonou, Benin Republic. The new service will operate four times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. On Mondays, the outbound… Read the full press release

The Ritz-Carlton opens 313 rooms cliff top resort located in Sawangan, Nusa Dua, Bali

Luxury Cliff Top Resort Ready to Welcome Guests Chevy Chase, Md., 2015-2-2 — /Travel PR News/ — The Ritz-Carlton, Bali opens today, marking the brand’s grand return to the idyllic island as a unique, luxurious and locally-inspired resort, set amidst the dramatic cliffs and pristine beaches of southern Bali. Located in Sawangan, Nusa Dua, The Ritz-Carlton, Bali is… Read the full press release

Travelport renews multi-year contract with Schiphol Travel International

Langley, UK, 2015-2-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport, a leading Travel Commerce Platform providing distribution, technology, payment and other solutions for the $7 trillion global travel and tourism industry, has today announced a multi-year contract renewal with Schiphol Travel International. Travelport has worked in partnership with Schiphol Travel International since 2000 and provides the company with both… Read the full press release

Enterprise Rent-A-Car relocates and upgrades its rental office in High Point, NC

HIGH POINT, N.C., 2015-2-2 — /Travel PR News/ — After 22 years of operating in High Point, N.C., Enterprise Rent-A-Car is adding jobs and investing in a new neighborhood rental office at 1539North Main Street. The new location will occupy a former used car facility that has been vacant for more than two years. “Enterprise’s new site will… Read the full press release

Michael Schmitt named Hilton Dalian and Conrad Dalian Cluster General Manager

DALIAN, China, 2015-2-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Dalian and Conrad Dalian has announced the appointment of Michael Schmitt as Cluster General Manager. Mr. Schmitt will report to David Kelly, Vice President, North & South China, Hilton Worldwide, and will be responsible for overseeing the hotel’s daily operations. Mr. Schmitt joined Hilton Dalian and Conrad Dalian… Read the full press release

Anantara welcomes Walter Butti as Cluster Executive Chef at their three resorts Maldives

MALDIVES, 2015-2-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Anantara is delighted to welcome Walter Butti as Cluster Executive Chef at their three resorts in South Male Atoll. Chef Walter brings 22 years of international experience to his role in the culinary industry across Australia, Germany, Ghana, Switzerland, South Africa and the United Kingdom. Having worked with… Read the full press release

Naladhu Maldives unveiled an exciting addition to its sophisticated surroundings with an Ocean Retreat Spa

MALDIVES, 2015-2-2 — /Travel PR News/ — The acclaimed elegant resort of Naladhu Maldives in the South Male Atoll has unveiled an exciting addition to its sophisticated surroundings with an Ocean Retreat Spa. With a choice of half-day and full-day Spa journeys, a specially-curated treatment menu reveals a private wellness and beauty space encompassing spa… Read the full press release

ACI announces the re-launch of its customer service benchmarking tool for airports worldwide – the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) programme

Montreal, 2015-2-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports Council International (ACI) announces the re-launch of the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) programme, ACI’s customer service benchmarking tool for airports worldwide. To date, ASQ has helped over 300 airports from around the world benchmark and improve their customer service initiatives. This exciting new phase of the programme will… Read the full press release

Aeroflot updates menu in business class

Aeroflot Presents New Menu in Business Class Moscow, 2015-2-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Starting from February 1, 2015 Aeroflot business class passengers are offered an updated menu. New menu was developed by the team of professionals with international recognition. Passengers could try culinary masterpieces by Thierry Mona — the chef of LSG Sky Chefs — and dishes from the virtuosos of international gastronomic scene: Michelin starred… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines will increasingly transfer ultra-short-haul flights between the Upper Austrian federal capital and Vienna to the rail service AIRail

• AIRail: Positively received by passengers • 17 flights per week from Linz still operated by Austrian Airlines: up to 2x daily on the Linz-Düsseldorf route and 6x per week between Linz and Vienna as of April 1, 2015 • 8 direct connections each day with AIRail from Vienna Airport to Linz Central Railway Station… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines will fly to Odessa, Ukraine four times per week starting on March 30, 2015

• Austrian expands its focus on the Eastern European market • 4x weekly to Odessa starting March 30, 2015 • Five destinations in the Ukraine: Kiev, Kharkov, Dnepropetrovsk, Lviv and Odessa VIENNA, 2015-2-2 — /Travel PR News/ — In 2015 Austrian Airlines will once again add a new destination in its focus market of Eastern… Read the full press release

Queenstown Airport Corporation names Mike Clay as the new General Manager of Operations

Queenstown, New Zealand, 2015-1-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Senior aviation industry executive Mike Clay has joined the Queenstown Airport Corporation (QAC) team as the new General Manager of Operations this week. Mike brings extensive strategic and operational experience in aviation, air services development, regulatory compliance, health and safety, environmental/aircraft noise management, and sustainable business practice… Read the full press release

Charleston International Airport’s 2013 apron expansion project recognized with the American Concrete Pavement Association’s Excellence in Concrete Pavement award

Charleston, S.C., 2015-1-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The 2013 apron expansion project at Charleston International Airport has been recognized with the American Concrete Pavement Association’s Excellence in Concrete Pavement award. Each year for the past quarter century, the ACPA “Excellence in Concrete Pavement” awards have honored quality concrete pavements constructed in the United States and… Read the full press release

ICAD Group welcomes Marty Lenss, Director of the Eastern Iowa Airport, to the ICAD Group Board of Directors

Iowa City, 2015-1-30 — /Travel PR News/ — ICAD Group welcomes Marty Lenss, Director of the Eastern Iowa Airport, to the ICAD Group Board of Directors.  Lenss was confirmed at the ICAD Group January Board Meeting on January 16, 2015. “Many of our clients rely on air and cargo services, and having Marty’s input will be… Read the full press release

Liverpool John Lennon Airport: easyJet to fly from Liverpool to the Greek island of Zante this summer

LIVERPOOL, UK, 2015-1-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) is celebrating its first new route announcement of the year following today’s news that easyJet will be adding flights from Liverpool to the Greek island of Zante as part of their Summer 2015 programme from the Airport. This new route takes the number… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines and India’s newest airline Vistara partner over their frequent flyer programmes

NEW DELHI, 2015-1-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines and India’s newest airline Vistara today announced a partnership between the KrisFlyer and Club Vistara frequent flyer programmes, providing members more opportunities for accrual and redemption rewards. The partnership enables KrisFlyer members to earn KrisFlyer miles when travelling on Vistara flights, and redeem Vistara flight… Read the full press release

UAE General Civil Aviation Authority authorised Etihad Flight College to provide the Multi Crew Pilot Licence (MPL) training program

ABU DHABI, 2015-1-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Flight College, the world-class flight training college based at Al Ain International Airport in the UAE, is now authorised to provide the Multi Crew Pilot Licence (MPL) training program following certification as an Approved Training Organisation (ATO) by the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA). A wholly-owned… Read the full press release

Etihad Airways destination management division Hala Abu Dhabi partner with 45 leading tour operators worldwide to promote Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI, 2015-1-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Hala Abu Dhabi, the destination management division of Etihad Airways, will cooperate with 45 leading tour operators worldwide to promote Abu Dhabi as a tourist destination. Preferred sales agreements have been signed in 23 countries across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Australia to expand… Read the full press release

2015 Camp Kids Are Kids “Game On” at Ritz-Carlton Chicago from August 9 to 13

Exciting updates unveiled at recent camper reunion Chicago, 2015-1-30 — /Travel PR News/ — On January 25, 2015, Camp Kids Are Kids Chicago (CKAKC) – the only urban camp for kids living with cancer – hosted a reunion at The Ritz-Carlton Chicago (A Four Seasons Hotel) for children who attended the Camp’s inaugural session in August 2014…. Read the full press release

Private basketball session with Toni Kukoc at The Ritz-Carlton Chicago

Private basketball session with Toni Kukoc now available to Hotel guests Chicago, 2015-1-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Beginning February 1, 2015, guests of The Ritz-Carlton Chicago, A Four Seasons Hotel, will have the opportunity to participate in an Extraordinary Experience that takes shooting hoops to an entirely new level. Guests can gather family and friends to… Read the full press release

U.S. News & World Report, Conde Nast Traveler, TripAdvisor and Travel + Leisure all agree: Four Seasons Hotel Seattle is the best for leisure and business travel

In 2015, four major luxury travel and business organizations and their audiences’ name Four Seasons Hotel Seattle best for exceptional experiences and luxury services Seattle, U.S.A., 2015-1-30 — /Travel PR News/ — U.S. News & World Report, Conde Nast Traveler, TripAdvisor and Travel + Leisure all agree: Four Seasons Hotel Seattle is the best for leisure and… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific Airways launched new cargo mobile application that offers cargo customers greater convenience when tracking shipments

HONG KONG, 2015-1-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific Airways has launched a new cargo mobile application that offers cargo agents, forwarders and customers greater convenience when tracking shipments, in addition to a wide range of other information relevant to the operations of Cathay Pacific Cargo. Building on the services available at www.cathaypacificcargo.com, the… Read the full press release