LONDON, UK, 2019-Jul-30 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of its centenary celebrations, British Airways has teamed up with Michelin-starred British chef, Tom Kerridge, to design gourmet menus for customers travelling with the airline throughout August – the airline’s birthday month. The new menus, which feature great British flavours, will be available in every cabin… Read the full press release
Deutsche Hospitality adds WhatsApp Business to its communication channels Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2019-Jul-30 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of a pilot cooperation project, Deutsche Hospitality Customer Service can also be reached via WhatsApp Business with immediate effect. This innovative concept is the result of Deutsche Hospitality’s collaboration with Facebook and its marketing… Read the full press release
IHG takes industry-leading step to remove 200 million miniatures from estate each year Denham, United Kingdom, 2019-Jul-30 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has today announced that its entire hotel estate of almost 843,000 guest rooms will switch to bulk-size bathroom amenities, with the transition to… Read the full press release
Opening is the First of Seven Anticipated for the Upscale Brand this Summer ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Jul-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The upscale Cambria Hotels brand, franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), welcomed its first location in the Hawkeye State with the opening of the Cambria Hotel Bettendorf – Quad Cities. The hotel is the first of seven Cambria locations expected to… Read the full press release
Beijing, China, 2019-Jul-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Get ready for eye-opening art, conversation-starting creativity, uber-exclusive film screenings and after-hours tours. Expanding and elevating its Artist in Residence program, Four Seasons Hotel Beijing has announced a new exclusive partnership with UCCA Center for Contemporary Art – China’s leading contemporary arts institution – to offer guests insider-access to… Read the full press release
Global Restaurateur and Popular Fast Casual Chain Partner for Exciting Growth in the Travel Industry Bethesda, Md., 2019-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Committed to providing travelers with more convenient, freshly-prepared, high-quality food choices, global restaurateur HMSHost announces an exclusive, multi-year, multi-unit development agreement with Panera Bread (Panera) that will expand the fast casual chain’s presence within major U.S. airports… Read the full press release
Auckland, New Zealand, 2019-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport has begun one of its most significant roading projects in decades, with the upgrade of its core network – one of the hardest working roading systems in Auckland. The multi-million dollar ‘Northern Network’ project will transform the main entrance way into the airport, as well… Read the full press release
MELBOURNE, Australia, 2019-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels Asia-Pac, one of the largest hotel franchise groups in Asia Pacific, will further strengthen its presence in the region following the announcement of a hotel management agreement. The leading hotel franchise group has signed an agreement appointing Bangkok-based hotel management company, Krest Hospitality, as Choice Hotels… Read the full press release
An evening of culinary storytelling shines a new light on the astonishing bounty of Malaysia, from mountain to coast Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2019-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur celebrates the vibrant natural abundance of Malaysia with its second edition of Chef’s Table Series in August and September 2019. On an increasingly… Read the full press release
New General Manager brings 18 years’ experience with Four Seasons to Pudong’s luxurious property Pudong, Shanghai, China, 2019-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — With a tenure in Four Seasons that began in 2001, Martin Cody brings a wealth of experience, expertise and passion to Four Seasons Hotel Pudong, Shanghai that is sure to continue the property’s success and special… Read the full press release
Building more than twenty years of experience with Four Seasons, Massimiliano Musto arrives in the Cradle of Renaissance to lead the iconic urban resort Florence, Italy, 2019-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — “This is like coming home for me,” indicates Massimiliano Musto, known as Max, about his new assignment as General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Firenze. A… Read the full press release
Tokyo, Japan, 2019-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyakusenrenma, Inc. Group, Atelier Tekuto, Co. Ltd., and Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as JAL) entered into an agreement to develop Japan’s first ever Castle Stay event at Hirado Castle located in Nagasaki Prefecture. The companies will promote the Castle Stay event, which aims to target foreign travelers seeking a… Read the full press release
Crowne Plaza to launch six brand-defining properties in the U.S., Europe and China, bringing new designs and innovations to life Denham, United Kingdom, 2019-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts announces the openings of six flagship hotels in the US, Europe and China by early 2020. These beacons of the Crowne Plaza brand… Read the full press release
IHG’s newest upscale brand, voco™, gains momentum in priority home market Denham, United Kingdom, 2019-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today (25 JULY 2019) announces the rebranding of voco™ Oxford Thames. The hotel was acquired in 2019 as part of IHG’s strategic partnership with Covivio… Read the full press release
New signing underscores IHG’s market growth in the region, with a further six hotels in the pipeline Denham, United Kingdom, 2019-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is continuing to expand its footprint across Turkey with the signing of Crowne Plaza Ankara. The hotel is planned to open… Read the full press release
Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2019-Jul-27 — /Travel PR News/ — When the new departures terminal opens at Buenos Aires’ main airport in October, passengers will be able to check in and drop off their baggage in record time, without having to queue for an agent. This is thanks to technology from SITA, the global IT provider to… Read the full press release
140-room Hyatt Centric hotel opens in the heart of Leon, Mexico CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Jul-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) today (July 24, 2019) announced the opening of the 140-room Hyatt Centric Campestre Leon, marking the Hyatt Centric brand’s entry into Mexico. Hyatt Centric Campestre Leon is the latest hotel to join the global Hyatt Centric… Read the full press release
Maryland Board of Public Works Approves Contract for Firm Offering Individual Rest and Workstation Rooms Baltimore, MD, 2019-Jul-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The Maryland Board of Public Works today (July 24, 2019) approved a contract that will bring Minute Suites, a concessionaire providing private rooms where airport passengers can relax, nap, or work before a… Read the full press release
Over 3 million people use the facilities each year Improvements include new lifts from road-level bus stops into the terminals and train station, new pedestrian and wheelchair accessible routes, seating and lighting Measures designed to offer more sustainable public transport options for local people and improve accessibility for those with mobility issues LONDON, UK, 2019-Jul-26… Read the full press release
Bristol, UK, 2019-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Bristol Airport has published a carbon roadmap setting out how it will achieve its ambition to be a net zero airport and accelerating efforts to achieve carbon neutrality. Carbon neutral target fast-tracked to 2025 Carbon levy to offset all road journeys Flights to fall under international agreement to… Read the full press release
LONDON, UK, 2019-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Advantage Travel Partnership, the UK’s largest consortia of travel agents, has welcomed UK travel technology provider Dolphin Dynamics as one of its preferred business partners. As a new benefit of the partnership with Advantage, any members who decide to move to Dolphin within the next year will receive… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA), Qantas Airlines and American Airlines today (07/24/2019) announced new, nonstop international service from O’Hare International Airport to Brisbane – the largest city and capital of the Australian state of Queensland. It is the twelfth international route O’Hare has added in 2019, and… Read the full press release
Tokyo, Japan, 2019-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) today (July 23, 2019) announced new designs for the company`s uniformed representatives and will be officially adopted in April 2020. In early 2019, Japan Airlines reached out to customers and fans requesting comments and opinions on new designs for JAL`s uniformed representatives. Based on the… Read the full press release
Dubai, UAE, 2019-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates and Lions Rugby Company with EPS (Pty) Ltd. today (24 July 2019) announced the renewal of the Emirates Lions Vodacom Super Rugby team title sponsor contract, continuing a successful relationship that began in 2015. The new contract will continue for the next five years until 2024…. Read the full press release
Auckland, New Zealand, 2019-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport and Tainui Group Holdings (TGH) have unveiled a stunning, uniquely New Zealand design for the new luxury Te Arikinui Pullman Auckland Airport Hotel, as part of a karakia service to celebrate the start of construction. The joint venture partnership has worked with architects Warren and… Read the full press release
WASHINGTON, D.C., 2019-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The pilots of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA); the Coalition of Airline Pilots Associations (CAPA), including the Independent Pilots Association (IPA); and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 1224 today (July 23, 2019) announced renewed efforts to achieve one level of safety for all-cargo pilots and… Read the full press release
Shannon, Ireland, 2019-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — New-era for Shannon Airport Police and Fire Service after major investment and recruitment programme Shannon the first airport in Ireland to take delivery of two high-tech HRET fire tenders Wednesday, 24 July 2019: Shannon Airport, a Shannon Group company, has become the first airport in Ireland to take delivery of two… Read the full press release
Historic Days Await as lances clash and shields shatter in this annual spectacle EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2019-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Spectators can choose their champion as noble knights face each other in the field when Spectacular Jousting returns to Caerlaverock Castle from 12.30pm – 4.30pm on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 July. The competitors will… Read the full press release
DUBLIN, Ireland, 2019-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No. 1 airline, today (23 July) announced the results of its Summer Trends travel survey which revealed: The most popular summer destinations for Ryanair customers are Mallorca, Alicante, and Malaga; Families, however, are bucking the trend for summer breaks, with Cyprus, Tel Aviv, and Lanzarote as… Read the full press release
Two-day cultural heritage festival will feature dance, music, storytelling and more on July 27 and 28 Atlanta GA, 2019-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — WHAT: Travel the globe at the fourth-annual Wild World Weekend, the signature two-day cultural heritage festival at Zoo Atlanta, on Saturday and Sunday, July 27 and 28. The event will highlight… Read the full press release