WINNING PHOTOS TO BE FEATURED IN A TRAVELING LIBRARY EXHIBIT LAS VEGAS, 2015-1-22 — /Travel PR News/ — What image pops in your mind when you think of Las Vegas? Is it the neon lights of the Strip or the fast cars racing at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway? Maybe a scenic view of Red Rock Canyon… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2015-1-22 — /Travel PR News/ — New analysis from VisitBritain has revealed that more international tourists are starting to travel across the country than ever before, with spending hitting new record levels in the majority of nations and regions for the first nine months of 2014. Majority of nations and regions saw record spending from… Read the full press release
Brussels, Belgium, 2015-1-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Rezidor, one of the most dynamic hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, announces the promotion of Elie Younes to Executive Vice President & Chief Development Officer. Younes, who served as the group’s Senior Vice President & Head of Group Development since December… Read the full press release
The addition of secure payment transaction, and reporting and analytics services expands the business solutions available to RCI affiliates Parsippany, N.J., 2015-1-22 — /Travel PR News/ — RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), continues to grow its RCI® Affiliate Access program with the addition of… Read the full press release
Parsippany, N.J., 2015-1-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Slip into warm boots, hit the country’s best slopes, and head back to a professionally managed vacation rental property. With Wyndham Vacation Rentals, the world’s largest professional manager of vacation rentals and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), skiers and snowboarders have a choice of… Read the full press release
ZURICH, 2015-1-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissotel Hotels & Resorts, a leading brand in the FRHI Hotels & Resorts (FRHI) portfolio, today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Turkish developer Garanti Koza to manage Swissotel Sofia, a new flagship property being developed in Bulgaria’s capital. Expected to open in 2018, this fashionable new… Read the full press release
New service commencing March 6 will expand local traveler options this upcoming spring break INDIANAPOLIS, 2015-1-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Frontier Airlines announced today the addition of a new nonstop daily flight from the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). That new Frontier flight will also offer same plane direct service over ATL to Miami… Read the full press release
MADRID, 2015-1-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Models of sustainable tourism production and consumption, the role of technology in accessible tourism for all, the future of tourism in the Middle East and North Africa, tourism investment in Africa and shopping tourism are among the many topics to be addressed at UNWTO activities during the International… Read the full press release
Airline Plans to Increase Low-Fare International Service to Iceland, With Connections Throughout Europe BALTIMORE, MD, 2015-1-21 — /Travel PR News/ — WOW air, the low-fare international airline that announced last year it would start service at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport in 2015, now plans to expand its BWI Marshall flight schedule. WOW air will… Read the full press release
Sheremetyevo Airport has provided services to more than 31 million passengers since the beginning of the year. Sheremetyevo International Airport has summarized its performance for 2014. The volume of serviced passengers grew by 7.9% over 2013, reaching 31,568,000 passengers. MOSCOW, RUSSIA, 2015-1-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Passenger traffic for international airlines in 2014 remained at the same level of the previous year, totaling… Read the full press release
PARIS, 2015-1-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Since July 2014, Air France has been offering a new transfer service aboard luxury chauffeur-driven vehicles, to or from over 50 airports in France and around the world. In partnership with Sixt Limousine Service, Air France offers its customers a tailor-made solution for organizing their transfers in premium… Read the full press release
Cologne, Germany, 2015-1-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) announces three key management changes following the new organisation structure decided by its Executive Director Patrick Ky and announced on 1 September 2014. Effective 5 January 2015, Luc Tytgat has been appointed by the EASA Management Board as Director of the… Read the full press release
HOUSTON, 2015-1-21 — /Travel PR News/ — WestJet will connect Western Canada with Houston in September when it begins nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Part of an ambitious expansion announced Monday by the Calgary, Alberta-based airline, WestJet will provide nonstop service from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to IAH beginning Sept. 8, 2015…. Read the full press release
The Airport Hotel invites its guests to check-in baggage up to 12 hours prior to their flight from Hamad International Airport Exclusive benefit for Qatar Airways’ passengers staying at The Airport Hotel DOHA, Qatar, 2015-1-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The Airport Hotel at Hamad International Airport (HIA) has announced that guests travelling with Qatar Airways now… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways to operate widebody aircraft on its routes to Milan and Rome from March 29 and Venice from June 16 Qatar Airways strengthens commitment to Spain, with double daily scheduled services to Madrid from July 16 DOHA, Qatar, 2015-1-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is continuing its rapid growth in Europe with an increase… Read the full press release
Seattle’s hometown airline also adds additional flights between Phoenix and Seattle SEATTLE, 2015-1-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines is giving its Mileage Plan members a chance to fly from Seattle to Phoenix on a special charter to cheer on its Chief Football Officer, Russell Wilson, when his team plays in the big game on… Read the full press release
Airline introduces more flights to get football fans to Phoenix from Seattle & New England DALLAS, 2015-1-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines® (NYSE: LUV) is getting into the football spirit by adding more nonstop flights and connections between Seattle and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Boston and Manchester and Phoenix Sky Harbor International… Read the full press release
NICE, France, 2015-1-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The Executive Aviation FBO in Nice, part of Swissport Executive Aviation and a joint venture of Swissport International and Universal Weather and Aviation Inc. today announced the appointment of Rochdi Touri as new FBO Director Swissport Executive Aviation. Rochdi Touri will start in his new position effective… Read the full press release
SEATTLE, 2015-1-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines inaugurates new seasonal service between Las Vegas and Mammoth Lakes, California, today, giving locals and visitors alike an opportunity to enjoy the nightlife of Vegas and ski fresh powder during the winter season. Alaska’s nonstop flight from Las Vegas to Mammoth Lakes will operate on Mondays and Thursdays… Read the full press release
Renowned Chef to Unveil Fine Dining Flagship in Iconic Old Post Office, Scheduled to Open in Mid-2016 WASHINGTON, D.C., 2015-1-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The Trump Organization and José Andrés’ ThinkFoodGroup announced today that the renowned culinary innovator will open a signature restaurant in the forthcoming Trump International Hotel, Washington, D.C., one of the newest… Read the full press release
PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2015-1-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with approximately 7,590 hotels and part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), today announced the signing of a management agreement to expand its upscale Wyndham Hotels and Resorts® brand in Florida with the addition of a beachfront Wyndham Grand® resort in… Read the full press release
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, 2015-1-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with approximately 7,590 hotels and part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), has expanded its Ramada® brand in Malaysia with the opening of the 357-room Ramada Plaza Dua Sentral Kuala Lumpur, the brand’s second location in the country. The property… Read the full press release
Next Generation covets variety, value and convenience in a ski vacation Parsippany, N.J., 2015-1-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Younger adult skiers and snowboarders want their friends by their side, a good deal in their pockets, and plenty of off-mountain entertainment. These are among the findings of a recent study of today’s ski and snowboard traveler conducted… Read the full press release
450 Adults New To Skiing/Snowboarding Will Receive a Lesson, Lift Ticket, Rental Gear & Après For Only $25 WHISTLER, BC, 2015-1-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The Whistler Blackcomb Snow School’s wildly popular Never Ever Days will make a return to the slopes of Whistler Blackcomb January 17 and 18. The annual event has become a key… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2015-1-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the official opening of Hyatt Regency Istanbul Ataköy, the third Hyatt-branded hotel in Istanbul joining Grand Hyatt Istanbul and Park Hyatt Istanbul Maçka Palas. The opening of this five-star hotel marks the return of the Hyatt Regency brand to this important commercial hub and popular tourist destination…. Read the full press release
Çelebi Ground Handling has opened a new business lounge for premium airline cardholders and VIP travelers at the non-Schengen Terminal 2B and at the General Aviation Terminal of Budapest Airport. The Celebi Platinum Lounge at the top of the transit area of Terminal 2B offers an unbeatable view of the airport apron and also quick… Read the full press release
PARIS, 2015-1-16 — /Travel PR News/ — On 12 January 2015, Air France inaugurated its new La Première cabin on board flight AF254 to Singapore and Jakarta, on departure from Paris-Charles de Gaulle. On this occasion, Frédéric Gagey, Chairman and CEO of Air France declared: “With our new La Première suites, we intend to offer… Read the full press release
Leading aviation analyst Chris Tarry outlines the industry developments and emerging trends that point to the future shape of the aviation market Chris Tarry: “To dwell in the past rather than look at what is likely to happen in future will result in London’s aviation market failing to realise its full potential” Gatwick CEO: “Gatwick… Read the full press release
Johannesburg, 2015-1-16 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways (SAA) this week became one of only two global carriers (alongside Finnair) to achieve Stage 2 status of the IATA Environmental Assessment Programme (IEnvA); a comprehensive airline environmental management programme. IEnvA seeks to introduce sustainability standards for airlines to cover all areas of an airline’s operations… Read the full press release
A milestone resolution recognizing the contribution of sustainable tourism to poverty eradication, community development and the protection of biodiversity has been adopted by consensus by the United Nations General Assembly. New York/Madrid, 2015-1-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Emphasizing the need to optimize the economic, social, cultural and environmental benefits stemming from sustainable tourism, particularly in… Read the full press release