Qatari Diar and Katara Hospitality celebrated the 2019 National Sports Day with variety of special events

Doha, Qatar, 2019-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatari Diar, in partnership with Katara Hospitality, organized the 2019 National Sports Day activities, at the Crescent Park in Lusail City. This year, the company organized many sports activities that support the concept of sport as a healthy lifestyle.  This is in line with HH Emir’s directives, and Qatar… Read the full press release

Six Senses joins a growing number of luxury brands in the IHG family

Denham, United Kingdom, 2019-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has welcomed a new family member to its portfolio of brands, with the acquisition of Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas. Six Senses is renowned for its focus on wellness and sustainability, with each hotel and resort set in… Read the full press release

IHG® announces the acquisition of Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas

Denham, United Kingdom, 2019-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) has today (13 FEBRUARY 2019) announced the acquisition of Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas, one of the world’s leading operators of luxury hotels, resorts and spas. The $300 million cash acquisition from Pegasus Capital Advisors includes all of Six Senses’ brands and operating… Read the full press release

Marriott hotels in Costa Rica unveils newly renovated rooms designed to evoke the destination and local nature

San Jose, Costa Rica, 2019-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott hotels in Costa Rica will start 2019 with newly renovated rooms providing guests a new experience of luxury and modernity, with designs created to evoke the destination and local nature in every detail. The renovation consists of 500 rooms inspired by the Costa Rican coffee… Read the full press release

Marriott International to open The Times Square EDITION

New York City, New York, 2019-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The Times Square EDITION may just be the long overdue and best thing to hit Times Square in over a century. There simply has never been anything like it before in New York City’s famed cultural and entertainment mecca. Ian Schrager, in partnership with… Read the full press release

Marriott Golf raised a record of more than $65,000 for PGA REACH during the 3rd Annual Hit the Green for HOPE promotion

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, 2019-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott Golf, one of the world’s premier golf operators, announced that it raised a record of more than $65,000 last year for PGA REACH – the charitable foundation of the PGA of America—during the 3rdAnnual Hit the Green for HOPE promotion. The funds raised last year were… Read the full press release

Star Alliance announces partnership with Skyscanner

Refresh of staralliance.com features new look and improved functionality for customers Frankfurt, Germany, 2019-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Star Alliance, the world’s largest airline alliance, has partnered with Skyscanner, the world’s travel search engine, to allow travellers visiting the Star Alliance website to search for flights, view airfares and book them directly with its member… Read the full press release

Radisson Hotel Group to grow its existing portfolio in Cyprus

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2019-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group, one of the largest and most dynamic hotel groups in the world, is delighted to announce the signing of a Master Development Agreement with SunnySeeker Hotels in the Republic of Cyprus. Building on an already-successful partnership, the new deal will see the group grow its… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive H.E. Mr. Al Baker welcomes the “Doha Declaration”, a manifesto that calls for a serious review of the existing aviation regulatory framework

75 years on from the Chicago Convention, the Doha Declaration calls for a serious global review of its relevance today in the 21st Century DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, has welcomed the publication of the “Doha Declaration”, a manifesto that calls… Read the full press release

WTTC and IBMATA partner to enhance border security with biometric technology

LONDON, UK, 2019-Feb-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the International Border Management & Technologies Association (IBMATA) announce a partnership to promote safe, secure and seamless travel across international borders making best use of new and emerging technology, while enhancing border security. WTTC represents the global private sector of… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels celebrates the successful growth of WoodSpring Suites since its acquisition in February 2018

Milestone Caps off Year of Record Performance and Rapid Growth ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Feb-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The WoodSpring Suites brand recently surpassed another milestone with the opening of its 250th hotel in the greater Portland, Ore., area. This landmark achievement coincides with the one-year anniversary of the Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) acquisition of the WoodSpring brand… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels announces the opening of the WoodSpring Suites Portland North Gresham

Portland Area Opening Underscores Brand’s Westward Expansion ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Feb-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel franchisors, in collaboration with Brookwood Hotels, announced the opening of the WoodSpring Suites Portland North Gresham. The new hotel is the brand’s 250th and the first to open in the state of Oregon,… Read the full press release

Emirates marks 20 years of operations in Pakistan’s most populous cities, Lahore and Islamabad

DUBAI, UAE, 2019-Feb-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has marked 20 years of successful operations in Lahore and Islamabad, two of Pakistan’s most populous cities. The award-winning airline has recorded solid year-on-year growth in Lahore and Islamabad over the years, carrying more than 8.4 million passengers on both routes in the last two decades. Emirates’… Read the full press release

The city of Chicago announces $1 million in foundation support for the 2019 Year of Chicago Theatre

First-of-its-kind in U.S., citywide initiative will shine a spotlight on Chicago’s vibrant theatre scene Chicago, IL, 2019-Feb-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Mayor Rahm Emanuel along with the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) and the League of Chicago Theatres today (February 11, 2019) announced $1 million in foundation support for the 2019 Year… Read the full press release

VisitEngland’s Attractions Accolades winners announced

LONDON, UK, 2019-Feb-13 — /Travel PR News/ — VisitEngland has today (12 February 2019) announced the winners of its 2018 Attractions Accolades recognising the quality of visitor experiences across England. Following their annual assessment by VisitEngland, 76 attractions have been awarded an accolade, based on the score they obtained following their Visitor Attraction Quality Scheme… Read the full press release

Preferred Hotels & Resorts welcomes Shutters on the Beach and Hotel Casa del Mar to its esteemed Legend Collection

Brand Welcomes Iconic California Properties to its Prestigious Legend Collection   Newport Beach, California, 2019-Feb-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest global provider of sales, marketing, and distribution services to independent luxury hotels, is proud to announce that two of the most celebrated hotels along the United States’ Pacific Coast – Shutters on the Beach and Hotel Casa del Mar – have joined its brand portfolio… Read the full press release

Interstate Hotels & Resorts to manage one of Northern California’s most historic and impressive architectural gems, Hayes Mansion San Jose

ARLINGTON, Va., 2019-Feb-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts, the premier global hotel management company, has been selected to manage Hayes Mansion San Jose, one of Northern California’s most historic and impressive architectural gems recently acquired by JMA Ventures, LLC, a San Francisco based full-service investment and development firm focusing on real estate… Read the full press release

Jet Aviation welcomes Norbert Ehrich as its new Vice President Flight Services EMEA and Asia

Basel, Switzerland, 2019-Feb-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Aviation is pleased to announce it has appointed Norbert Ehrich, former VP Sales for Jet Aviation Flight Services South East U.S. and South America, as its new  Vice President Flight Services EMEA and Asia, effective immediately. Ehrich succeeds Jürg Reuthinger, who retired at the end of 2018 after more… Read the full press release

Regent Seven Seas Cruises® to serve guests prestigious Vero Still and Sparkling water fleetwide starting this spring

Transition to Vero Water® purification system will eliminate approximately 2 million plastic water bottles annually across the Regent fleet MIAMI, Fla, 2019-Feb-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Regent Seven Seas Cruises®, the leading luxury ocean cruise line, today (Feb. 11, 2019)  announced it will serve guests prestigious Vero Still and Sparkling water  fleetwide starting this spring. Vero is… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport announces most comprehensive noise insulation grant scheme to date

Nearly £2 million will be available to local residents living near Bristol Airport as part of an enhanced noise insulation scheme accompanying development plans currently being considered by North Somerset Council. Bristol, UK, 2019-Feb-13 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of proposals to increase capacity from 10 million to 12 million passengers a year by… Read the full press release

Swissport now fully owns Heathrow Cargo Handling Ltd.

Swissport recently agreed to increase its shareholding in Heathrow Cargo Handling Ltd. (HCH) to 100 percent from 50 percent, which it held in a joint venture. Opfikon, Switzerland, 2019-Feb-13 — /Travel PR News/ — With the recent agreement to acquire the remaining 50 percent stake in Heathrow Cargo Handling Ltd. (HCH), Swissport will then fully own… Read the full press release

HMSHost donates $500,000 to Step Up For Students for the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program for lower-income K-12 students

Third year of support celebrated in Miami MIAMI, Fla., 2019-Feb-12 — /Travel PR News/ — To make a lasting impact on the quality of education for Florida’s youth and the next generation, global restaurateur HMSHost contributed $500,000 to Step Up For Students for the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program for lower-income K-12 students. Through the tax-credit scholarship, Step… Read the full press release

SilkAir to upgrade Business Class seats on its Boeing 737 MAX 8 fleet with Thompson Aero Seating

Singapore, 2019-Feb-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) regional wing, SilkAir, has selected Thompson Aero Seating for the upgrade of Business Class seats on its Boeing 737 MAX 8 fleet. The upgrades are a part of a significant investment programme that will eventually see SilkAir merged into SIA. The upgrades will commence in May… Read the full press release

Moxy NYC Chelsea will be home to Putnam & Putnam’s first retail location

NYC’s trendiest florists transform Moxy’s entrance into an overgrown flower boutique NEW YORK, NY, 2019-Feb-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (02/11/2019), Moxy NYC Chelsea announces an exclusive collaboration with New York City’s favorite florist duo, Michael and Darroch Putnam of Putnam & Putnam. Opening February 14th, just in time to buy flowers on Valentine’s Day, Moxy Chelsea… Read the full press release

IHG to debut voco™ in the West Midlands town of Solihull in the UK

Denham, United Kingdom, 2019-Feb-12 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a franchise agreement with CL Capital to debut voco™, IHG’s new upscale brand, in the West Midlands town of Solihull. The hotel is managed by Kew Green Hotels (KGH) and is the second voco™… Read the full press release

Japan Airlines and Aeroméxico announces codeshare agreement

Tokyo, Japan, 2019-Feb-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroméxico, Mexico’s global airline, continues to implement its expansion strategy to offer customers new cities and horizons to increasingly distant destinations. On this occasion, Aeroméxico will start to work with its partner Japan Airlines on the operation and marketing of service to more than 20 cities in Japan… Read the full press release

JAL Ground Service invests in innovative gear to support airport personnel

Tokyo, Japan, 2019-Feb-12 — /Travel PR News/ — JAL Ground Service Co., Ltd. (JGS), known for providing airport ground services in Japan and ATOUN Inc., a company known for creating wearable robotic devices, today announced that JGS will purchase and implement the innovative gear to support airport personnel. JGS announced an order for 20 ATOUN MODEL… Read the full press release

Four Seasons announces promotion of Mohamed Elbanna to Regional Vice President and General Manager of Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach

Overseeing three iconic properties as the brand continues to expand in Florida Palm Beach, U.S.A., 2019-Feb-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts veteran Mohamed Elbanna has been promoted to Regional Vice President and General Manager of Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach, with regional responsibilities including his guidance of Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club and… Read the full press release

MOTIF RESTAURANT & BAR at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi launches a special edition afternoon tea in partnership with Jimmy Choo

Tokyo, Japan, 2019-Feb-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Beginning March 16, 2019, MOTIF RESTAURANT & BAR at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi launches a special edition afternoon tea in partnership with world-renowned luxury fashion accessories brand Jimmy Choo. This is the first co-branded afternoon tea collaboration for Jimmy Choo in Japan. MOTIF’s culinary team has created imaginative confections… Read the full press release

British Airways introduces a new section of its ba.com website to help customers manage their bookings, re-booking, refunding or changing their flights

LONDON, UK, 2019-Feb-12 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of its £6.5bn investment for customers, British Airways has launched a new section of its ba.com website to help customers change their bookings and find out more about their consumer rights if their journey doesn’t go to plan. Carrying around 125,000 customers on up to 800… Read the full press release