Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts announces collaboration with sustainable French beauty brand La Bouche Rouge

(Avec Amour) by Le Meridien Brings the Brand’s Parisian Style & Playful Sensibility to its More Than 100 Hotels around the World  NEW YORK, NY, 2019-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Born in 1960s Paris, Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts continues to celebrate an era of glamorous travel – today (03/21/2019) announcing a collaboration with sustainable French beauty… Read the full press release

Deutsche Hospitality further expands in the Netherlands with The IntercityHotel Amsterdam Airport scheduled to open in 2021

Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2019-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Deutsche Hospitality is driving forward expansion in the Netherlands. The IntercityHotel Amsterdam Airport, which is scheduled to open in 2021, will become the latest addition to the group’s portfolio.   It will join the existing IntercityHotel in Enschede, the Steigenberger Airport Hotel in Amsterdam and Jaz… Read the full press release

Emirates unveils Arsenal branded A380

Gunners travel on new Arsenal branded A380 for mid-season training camp DUBAI, UAE, 2019-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Arsenal Football Club today (21 March 2019) boarded a newly branded Emirates A380 with a livery featuring a montage of Arsenal first team players. The club is making their way to Dubai for a friendly match… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels opens the largest hotel in its portfolio – the Clarion Hotel The Hub in Oslo, Norway

Clarion Hotel The Hub in Oslo Features 810 Rooms with Contemporary Design and Premium Amenities ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is pleased to announce the opening of the largest hotel in its portfolio – the Clarion Hotel The Hub in Oslo, Norway. The hotel offers 810 rooms, unique… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels announces signing for new Cambria hotels in Detroit and Portland, Maine

Choice Hotels Signs Agreement to Develop Growing Upscale Hotel Brand in Two Top U.S. Cities ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) inked agreements with Koucar Management to develop new Cambria hotels in Detroit and Portland, Maine. The upscale hotels are slated to open in 2020 and 2021, respectively. Located at 600 W. Lafayette Boulevard,… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean International: 2400-guest Radiance of the Seas to sail from Brisbane International Cruise Terminal from Nov 2020

MIAMI, FL, 2019-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International has announced it will return to home porting in Queensland with the 2400-guest Radiance of the Seas, to be based at the brand new Brisbane International Cruise Terminal at Luggage Point from November 2020, offering bold adventure and easy access to Queensland’s stunning beaches the idyllic… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean delivers Australians a brand new ship and home port from 2020

MIAMI, FL, 2019-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Australian travellers can choose from four Royal Caribbean megaliners and two home ports from 2020, when the line introduces a brand new ship to Sydney in Serenade of the Seas and delivers Queenslanders with their very own dedicated cruise ship, Radiance of the Seas, home ported from Brisbane’s International Cruise Terminal and… Read the full press release

British Airways launches six-per-week service from Gatwick to Milan starting September 1, 2019

LONDON, UK, 2019-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Customers will soon be able to reach the metropolis of Milan from Gatwick with a year-round British Airways route to Milan Bergamo.  The six-per-week service launches on September 1, 2019 with bookings available on BA.com from today (March 19, 2019). Bergamo Airport is conveniently nestled between some of… Read the full press release

British Airways’ fourth and final aircraft in a heritage livery has touched down at Heathrow

A Boeing 747 in the Negus design touched down at Heathrow this morning This is the fourth British Airways aircraft in a heritage livery to enter service following a British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC) liveried Boeing 747, a British European Airways (BEA) Airbus 319 and a British Airways Landor 747, which are already in the… Read the full press release

George Best Belfast City Airport Best Kept Awards application closes at the end of March

BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2019-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Schools across Northern Ireland are being encouraged to put their best foot forward and enter the George Best Belfast City Airport Best Kept Awards before it closes at the end of March. The Best Kept School Awards, hosted by the Northern Ireland Amenity Council (NIAC), acknowledge and… Read the full press release

CDA celebrates the groundbreaking on a $1.2 billion expansion of O’Hare International Airport Terminal 5

CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Mayor Rahm Emanuel today (03/20/2019) joined the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) and airline officials at O’Hare International Airport for a groundbreaking on the first phase of a $1.2 billion expansion of Terminal 5. By 2021, the expansion of 25-year-old Terminal 5 will increase total building area… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways celebrated the arrival of its 250th aircraft, an Airbus A350-900

Arrival of Airbus A350-900 from Toulouse takes airline to historic high and will support growth into new markets and new destinations DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways today (20 March 2019) celebrated the arrival of its 250th aircraft, an Airbus A350-900 from Toulouse, France, the latest addition to the group’s growing fleet… Read the full press release

Lufthansa launches seven new destinations in Germany and Europe this summer

Several times a week to Strasbourg and Rostock Mediterranean focus: from Alicante to Tivat COLOGNE, Germany, 2019-Mar-21 — /Travel PR News/ — During this year´s summer timetable Lufthansa launches seven new destinations in Germany and Europe. There are several weekly flights to Strasbourg and Rostock for the first time, and the offer is being extended to… Read the full press release

Lufthansa Innovation Hub starts RYDES mobility app

Europe’s first reward program for all urban mobility services as well as air, rail and bus travel between different cities Eurowings and the carsharing provider MILES support the launch with their own mobility challenges and rewards The RYDES app is now available for iOS and Android COLOGNE, Germany, 2019-Mar-21 — /Travel PR News/ — In cities… Read the full press release

Lufthansa Group employees fly CO2 neutral on business trips

Conversion to CO2-neutral vehicles on the ground by 2030 Expansion of help alliance projects and corporate volunteering COLOGNE, Germany, 2019-Mar-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The Lufthansa Group is setting new accents for the environment and society. With three measures, the company underpins its goal of consolidating its leading position in the aviation industry in the… Read the full press release

Celebrate Easter at Hilton Singapore’s Easter Sunday Champagne Brunch on Sunday, April 21

Return of the popular annual Hilton Easter Sunday Champagne Brunch and introduction of limited edition D9 Cakery Easter dessert collection SINGAPORE, 2019-Mar-21 — /Travel PR News/ — This Easter, hop along to Hilton Singapore for the popular Hilton Easter Sunday Champagne Brunch on Sunday, April 21 – a perennial favorite with the weekend brunching crowd in the city…. Read the full press release

Oman Air recognised as the cleanest and quietest carrier as per Heathrow Airport’s Fly Quiet and Green chart

Airline named first in the cleanest and quietest flying into LHR. MUSCAT, Oman, 2019-Mar-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman, has been recognised as the cleanest and quietest carrier in contributing to the reduction of the noise footprint at UK’s Heathrow Airport, as per the Fly… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai introduces true flavours of Portugal at Tasca by acclaimed Portuguese Chef José Avillez

Hong Kong, 2019-Mar-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai is delighted to introduce diners to the true flavours of Portugal at Tasca by acclaimed Portuguese Chef José Avillez. Tasca takes inspiration from a traditional Portuguese eatery, “tasca”, serving genuine food and drinks but with a contemporary twist. With a menu based on a sharing concept, Tasca takes guests on a culinary… Read the full press release

Verde Kitchen Supports Eat For The Planet with Seasonal Menu Specials

Raising awareness for global movements of Earth Hour and Earth Day, available from March 1 to May 31, 2019 SINGAPORE , 2019-Mar-21 — /Travel PR News/ — This March, Verde Kitchen refreshes its commitment to advocating for a sustainable food system and living up to the mantra of presenting “real food, full of natural flavours” with new dishes… Read the full press release

Marriott International announces the appointment of Margaret M. McCarthy as independent director

Bethesda, MD, 2019-Mar-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The Board of Directors of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) said today (03/20/2019) it has appointed Margaret M. McCarthy, Executive Vice President at CVS Health Corporation, as an independent director of the company, effective March 19, 2019. Ms. McCarthy will also be included in the company’s slate of… Read the full press release

Riyadh Marriott Hotel Diplomatic Quarter and Marriott Executive Apartments Riyadh, Diplomatic Quarter now open

The Newly Built Hotels Provide an Abundant Oasis for Leisure and Business travelers in the Heart of the Buzzing City of Riyadh Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 2019-Mar-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International and Dur Hospitality today (03/20/2019) announced the opening of Riyadh Marriott Hotel Diplomatic Quarter and Marriott Executive Apartments Riyadh, Diplomatic Quarter. The… Read the full press release

IHG announces the opening of the InterContinental® Houston – Medical Center

Denham, United Kingdom, 2019-Mar-21 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the opening of the InterContinental® Houston – Medical Center. Developed by Medistar Corporation, the elegant and beautifully appointed 354-room luxury hotel is located next to the Texas Medical Center, the world’s largest medical complex. The hotel… Read the full press release

TravelClick: Hospitality Rate Growth Remains Steady Despite Booking Declines Across North America

Transient reservation pace showing the sharpest decline throughout 2019 NEW YORK, NY, 2019-Mar-21 — /Travel PR News/ — TravelClick, an Amadeus company, today (3/20/2019) released new data from the Company’s February 2019 North American Hospitality Review (NAHR). According to this data, average daily rates (ADR) are up 2.7 percent across all travel segments during the… Read the full press release

Japan Airlines announces joint venture with Travelport

Tokyo, Japan, 2019-Mar-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines Co., Ltd., (TSE: 9201) (“JAL”) and Travelport Worldwide (NYSE: TVPT) (“Travelport”), a leading travel technology company, today (March 19, 2019) agreed to form a joint venture to take ownership of Travelport Japan K.K. (“Travelport Japan”) and JAL’s 100% owned subsidiary, Axess International Network, Inc. (“Axess”). Under… Read the full press release

The Comfort hotels brand continues its United States expansion with seven hotels to open this year from coast to coast

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Mar-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The Comfort hotels brand, franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), continues its United States expansion with seven hotels already opening this year from coast to coast. These hotels are the latest to showcase the new Comfort logo, unveiled last May as a capstone to the brand’s multi-year transformation. More than… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways is the Official Airline Sponsor of the second consecutive Influencers Summit INFLOW 2019

Airline to bring more than 40 top digital influencers in travel, luxury, fashion, gastronomy and lifestyle to participate in the three-day summit  The event will feature panels on key topics including the importance of influencer marketing, enhancing online marketing strategy and influencer partnership development DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Mar-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is… Read the full press release

CDA welcomes EL AL Israel Airlines’ new nonstop service between Chicago O’Hare International Airport and Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport

CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Mar-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Mayor Rahm Emanuel, the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) and its newest air carrier partner, EL AL Israel Airlines, announced today (03/19/2019) new nonstop service between Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) beginning in March 2020. This is the first nonstop service… Read the full press release

George Best Belfast City Airport announces Welcome Organisation as its charity of the year

BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2019-Mar-21 — /Travel PR News/ — George Best Belfast City Airport has selected the Welcome Organisation as its charity of the year, aiming to raise vital funds to deliver potentially life-saving services to those affected by homelessness in Northern Ireland. The Welcome Organisation currently offers support through its drop-in centre, crisis accommodation for… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport receives two awards at CEESAR Aviation Awards in Poznań, Poland

BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2019-Mar-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Budapest Airport celebrated last night after being awarded not one but two awards at this year’s CEESAR Aviation Awards in Poznań, Poland. The Hungarian gateway came out on top to take the titles: Highlight of the Year in CEE – The Dynamic Development of Budapest Airport and… Read the full press release

Unilode Aviation Solutions is the recipient of the IATA Air Cargo Innovation Award for 2019

Singapore, 2019-Mar-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Unilode Aviation Solutions is the recipient of the IATA Air Cargo Innovation Award for 2019. Unilode was recognized for its Bluetooth-based tracking solution for unit load devices (ULDs). The award was presented at the 13th World Cargo Symposium (WCS) in Singapore…. Read the full press release