Boston One Dalton, U.S.A., 2021-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston announces a new culinary leadership team, responsible for driving the food and beverage program across all departments within the Hotel. The new leadership team includes the appointment of Daniel Burger as Executive Sous Chef; Julia Casale as Assistant Director of… Read the full press release
Category Archives: People
Belfast City Airport congratulates IGNITE class of 2021 graduates
Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2021-Jul-09 — /Travel PR News/ —Belfast City Airport teamed up with local radio personality and Cinemagic ambassador, Pete Snodden, to celebrate the graduation of eighteen students from the airport’s annual IGNITE programme. IGNITE, first launched in 2019 by Belfast City Airport in partnership with Cinemagic, is a youth leadership initiative aimed at… Read the full press release
Blue Diamond Resorts to host its first annual Food + Drink Experience at the Royalton CHIC Suites Cancun Resort & Spa, September 19-26, 2021
Toronto, ON, 2021-Jul-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (Jul 8, 2021), Blue Diamond Resorts announced its first annual Food + Drink Experience hosted at the all-inclusive Royalton CHIC Suites Cancun Resort & Spa, September 19-26, 2021. Sixteen internationally renowned chefs will lead the week-long culinary festival showcasing mouth-watering cuisine and mixology demonstrations, savory beach… Read the full press release
Ryanair announces its Customer Advisory Panel
Dublin, Ireland, 2021-Jul-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s no.1 airline for low fares, choice, on-time flights and customer service, today (06 July) announced its Customer Advisory Panel, comprising seven customers from six European countries. Having received over 10,000 applicants from 16 countries across Europe – Ryanair’s seven successful candidates will travel to Dublin… Read the full press release
The Belfast City Airport Forum invites applications for residents’ organisation representatives
Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2021-Jul-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The Belfast City Airport Forum, established in 1993, is a consultative body whose members represent local communities, public authorities, airport management and airport users. The committee is not a decision-making body but an organised forum to inform the diverse range of stakeholders about issues relating to… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines promotes Linda Rutherford to Executive Vice President People & Communications
DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-Jul-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Jun 30, 2021) announced the promotion of Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer Linda Rutherford to Executive Vice President People & Communications, effective immediately. This news follows last week’s announcement of Leadership Plans for 2022. Rutherford will succeed Bob Jordan… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines announces leadership changes in 2022
DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-Jun-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (Jun 23, 2021), Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced that Chairman and CEO Gary Kelly will transition roles in early 2022, becoming the carrier’s Executive Chairman with the desire to serve in that role through at least 2026 at the discretion of the Board of Directors. Executive Vice President… Read the full press release
Wyndham Destinations recognized with seven awards at the 2021 ARDA Timeshare Together Conference
ORLANDO, Fla., 2021-Jun-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Destinations, the world’s largest vacation ownership business, was honored with seven awards at the 2021 American Resort Development Association (ARDA) Timeshare Together Conference in the areas of Sales & Marketing and Management & Administration. Among the company’s award wins, the Wyndham Destinations Club Wyndham Clearwater Beach sales… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways partners with significant Russian-based entities at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF)
SPIEF is organised by Roscongress Foundation and convenes individuals from leading Russian and international companies, political figures, and business leaders from around the world Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, H.E. Mr. Akbar Al Baker met several opinion and industry leaders including the Governor of St. Petersburg Mr. Alexander Beglov, further strengthening the airline’s position in… Read the full press release
Atomize and Travel Market Life launch Photographs & Memories podcast series
London, UK, 2021-May-24 — /Travel PR News/ — On May 19 the first episode of the bi-weekly Photographs & Memories podcast series by Atomize and Travel Market Life went live. On the show, a different member of the global hospitality community shares their favorite travel memories, personal stories about trips, and their experience in the… Read the full press release
25 entrepreneurs and enterprises recognized at the final event of the UNWTO SDGs Global Startup Competition in Madrid
Madrid, Spain, 2021-May-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Innovators with ideas to help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals have been celebrated in Madrid. The final of the UNWTO SDGs Global Startup Competition saw 25 entrepreneurs and enterprises recognized for their creativity and commitment to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 ambitious goals…. Read the full press release
Emirates received official government delegation from Egypt at Arabian Travel Market
Dubai, UAE, 2021-May-19 — /Travel PR News/ — His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline & Group, along with H.E. Sultan Al Mansouri, received an official government delegation from Egypt at Arabian Travel Market, the Middle East’s leading travel and tourism exhibition. The Egyptian government delegation was headed… Read the full press release
dnata announces key senior management appointments
John Bevan to oversee all aspects of dnata’s global travel business as Divisional Senior Vice President for Travel Stewart Angus to lead dnata’s ground handling and cargo operations globally with the addition of United Arab Emirates to his remit Robin Padgett to expand his role and become global head of dnata’s catering and retail services… Read the full press release
GBTA announces its first-ever globally curated Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee
Alexandria, Virginia, 2021-Mar-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the world’s largest business travel association and worldwide leader in education, research, networking, and advocacy for the industry – announced today (March 24, 2021) its first-ever globally curated committee to drive the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) agenda for its… Read the full press release
AHLA announces 2021 Stars of the Industry Awardees
‘Stars of the Industry’ Awards Recognize Hospitality Heroes, Supports Foundation WASHINGTON, USA, 2021-Mar-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and the American Hotel & Lodging Foundation (AHLA Foundation) today (March 23, 2021) honored the women and men across the country who selflessly led their teams and supported their… Read the full press release
Marriott International welcomes newly elected David Marriott and Horacio Rozanski to the Board of Directors
BETHESDA, MD, 2021-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International’s (NASDAQ: MAR) Board of Directors announced today (MARCH 15, 2021) it has elected David Marriott, President, U.S. Full Service Managed by Marriott at Marriott International, and Horacio Rozanski, President and Chief Executive Officer at Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., as directors of the company, effective March… Read the full press release
Shufti Pro Launches Digital COVID Pass for the Revival of Travel and Tourism
LONDON, UK, 2021-Feb-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Shufti Pro, an AI-powered identity verification service provider aids the travel and tourism industry by launching Digital COVID Pass for accurate COVID-PCR test verification. The travel and tourism industry has drastically fallen with the spread of the virus. New travel restrictions around the world have made matters… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines announces leadership changes
DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Feb 4, 2021) announced the retirement of two veteran Officers and the promotion of several others within the carrier’s ranks across the Operational, Finance, and Commercial Departments. To view Officers’ biographies or download headshots, visit www.swamedia.com. Executive Vice President of Daily Operations… Read the full press release
IHG® to host series of virtual Hotel Development Symposiums in early 2021
Series of virtual events feature dynamic hotel brands available for conversions and new development in the Americas Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announced today (25 JANUARY 2021) the schedule for a series of virtual Hotel Development Symposiums in early 2021…. Read the full press release
Le Cinq, Le George and L Orangerie restaurants at Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris retain five star rankings in the Michelin Guide
The luxury hotel’s three restaurants have retained their rankings in the 2021 edition of the famous Michelin Guide, with three Michelin-starred Chef Christian Le Squer and Michelin-starred Chefs Simone Zanoni and Alan Taudon at the helm Paris, France, 2021-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Le Cinq, Le George and L’Orangerie restaurants at Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris have retained their rankings in the latest edition of the… Read the full press release
Choice Hotels launches Choice Hotels Owners African American Alliance (CHOAAA)
New Owners’ Council to Further Representation, Support and Advocacy for Black and African American Hoteliers ROCKVILLE, Md., 2020-Dec-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Part of the company’s longstanding commitment to diversity, Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) announces the creation of the Choice Hotels Owners African American Alliance (CHOAAA). As the hotel industry’s only franchisee-focused group… Read the full press release
Brand USA announces members of 2021 Board of Directors
WASHINGTON, DC, USA, 2020-Dec-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Brand USA, the destination marketing organization for the United States, has announced the appointment of two new board members and the reappointment of one member to the Brand USA board of directors. Coming off the heels of an unprecedented year in travel, the appointed members will bring… Read the full press release
Baron Resort Sharm el Sheikh marks World Diabetes Day
Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, 2020-Nov-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Baron Resort Sharm el Sheikh is usually expressing its full support for the Noble Cause. In this instance, the hotel was raising awareness about Diabetes among the employees through showing their total contribution to the diabetic people and the diabetes on the World Diabetes Day. The… Read the full press release
Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya ready to welcome tourists
NAIROBI, Kenya, 2020-Oct-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya is prepared to host tourists, delegates and casual travelers through providing tour operator services in Kenya. Their website is confirmed to e-commerce and guests can easily access, read details and book online for Tour within Nairobi and Mombasa as well as Road Safaris and… Read the full press release
ANA mileage donation program raised $200,000 to help support healthcare workers fighting COVID-19
Funds will be used to purchase advanced UV light emitting robots which eliminate the COVID-19 at Japanese hospitals. TOKYO, JAPAN, 2020-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — ANA HOLDINGS INC. (hereinafter “ANA HD”) is celebrating the success of its recent mileage donation program effort and the generosity of its ANA Mileage Club (AMC) members, who contributed… Read the full press release
CWT announces leadership team for its newly created RoomIt & Commercial business unit
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2020-Sep-23 — /Travel PR News/ — CWT, the Business-to-Business-for-Employees (B2B4E) travel management platform, today announces the strategic aims and leadership team for its newly created RoomIt & Commercial business unit. Headed by President, RoomIt & Commercial, Patrick Andersen, the newly formed unit will maintain the continued growth of CWT’s innovative hotel and business… Read the full press release
Recognized medical and scientific experts recommend 74 steps for cruise operators to follow in order to mitigate COVID-19 risks
Healthy Sail Panel recommends 74 detailed steps to safeguard the health of guests, crew and communities MIAMI, FL, 2020-Sep-22 — /Travel PR News/ — New recommendations from a panel of globally recognized medical and scientific experts say that by relentlessly focusing on prevention and other measures – including the testing of guests and crew members… Read the full press release
CWT announces leadership team and strategic priorities for newly created Strategy & Transformation business unit
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2020-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — CWT, the Business-to-Business-for-Employees (B2B4E) travel management platform, today (Sep 15, 2020) announces the leadership team and strategic priorities for its newly created Strategy & Transformation business unit. Headed by President, Strategy & Transformation and CFO, Michelle McKinney Frymire, the newly formed unit will ensure that the company… Read the full press release
CWT announces new operating structure to accelerate innovation, transformation and growth
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2020-Sep-03 — /Travel PR News/ — CWT, the Business-to-Business-for-Employees (B2B4E) travel management platform, today (September 2020) announces a new operating structure aimed to accelerate innovation, transformation and growth. With immediate effect, Patrick Andersen is appointed President, RoomIt & Commercial, Niklas Andréen is appointed President, Traveler Experience & Customer, and Michelle McKinney Frymire is appointed President, Strategy & Transformation,… Read the full press release
Voting is now open for Visit Indiana’s 2020 Best of Indiana people’s choice campaign
INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 2020-Sep-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Voting is open for Visit Indiana’s 2020 Best of Indiana people’s choice campaign, which this year will coincide with The 20 IN 20. Voters can select their favorite Lakes, Donut Shops and Unique Sleeps around the state. There are 20 places to choose from in each category,… Read the full press release