Bristol Airport to host two jobs Fairs to showcase the range of job opportunities on offer

Following the success of similar events, Bristol Airport will be hosting two jobs Fairs to showcase the range of job opportunities on offer. Bristol, UK, 2019-Jan-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Airport will be teaming up with business partners based across its site at the two events – one in February and one in March,… Read the full press release

Advocate Vusi Pikoli joins South African Airways as Chief Risk and Compliance Officer

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 2019-Jan-17 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways (SAA) has appointed advocate Vusi Pikoli to its leadership team. He is currently an advisor to the Minister of State Security and was previously the National Director of Public Prosecutions at the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA). Adv. Pikoli joins SAA from 1 February 2019… Read the full press release

CWT announces new organizational structure for EMEA

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands, 2019-Jan-16 — /Travel PR News/ — CWT, the global travel management company, has made several senior appointments to its European customer organization leadership, as it moves to a functional model within EMEA. The new model, which has been successfully trialed in the Nordics, will optimize speed to market and service to clients…. Read the full press release

Marriott International announces the grand opening of the Delta Hotels by Marriott Dallas Allen & Watters Creek Convention Center

Bethesda, MD, 2019-Jan-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International announced today (01/15/2019) the official grand opening of the Delta Hotels by Marriott Dallas Allen & Watters Creek Convention Center. The first of the Delta Hotels brand in the DFW area and the first new build in North America, the Delta Hotels by Marriott Dallas… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels International named one of the “Best Employers for Diversity” in 2019 by Forbes magazine

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Jan-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, was named one of the “Best Employers for Diversity” in 2019 by Forbes magazine. The accolade, which recognizes organizations for their commitment to diversity and outstanding workplace culture, ranks Choice among the top 500 employers in the United… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca further strengthens its senior management team with three new appointments

Casablanca, Morocco, 2019-Jan-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca announces three new additions to its senior management team. The Hotel welcomes Christophe LaPlaza as its new Executive Chef who will oversee the food and beverage program for the three restaurant outlets, including banquet operations, in-room dining and amenities. LaPlaza brings with him high-calibere culinary experience.  A French… Read the full press release

Hilton announces the signing of 308-key hotel near downtown Yangon, Myanmar

Partnership with Crown Advanced Construction Co. Ltd to see 308-key Hilton Times City Yangon open in 2022 YANGON, Myanmar, 2019-Jan-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today (January 12, 2019) announced the signing of a management agreement with Myanmar partners Crown Advanced Construction Co. Ltd to operate a 308-key hotel near downtown Yangon, Myanmar…. Read the full press release

San Diego International Airport announces relocation of Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Allegiant Airlines, Sun Country Airlines to new terminal locations

Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Allegiant Airlines, Sun Country Airlines to move terminal locations SAN DIEGO, CA, 2019-Jan-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Effective January 29, several airlines at San Diego International Airport (SAN) will move their terminal operations to better accommodate and support future growth. Alaska Airlines, the largest carrier impacted, currently operates more than… Read the full press release

Gatwick Airport appoints new Framework for projects under the value of £150,000

11 companies selected to be part of new Gatwick Framework Projects under the value of £150,000 to be awarded through new framework Half of the firms are located close to Gatwick, bringing benefit to local economy Gatwick , UK, 2019-Jan-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick has appointed a new Framework for projects under the value… Read the full press release

Germany Domestic tourism: The number of overnight stays is expected to reach a new record of around 477 million in 2018 (+ 4%)

WIESBADEN, Germany, 2019-Jan-14 — /Travel PR News/ — In the period from January to November 2018, the number of overnight stays increased by 4% to 447.9 million compared to the same period of the previous year. Of these, 81.5 million were foreign guests (+ 5%) and 366.4 million domestic guests (+ 4%). In November 2018, there… Read the full press release

SAS announces appointment of Michel Fischier as new Head of Investor Relations

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2019-Jan-13 — /Travel PR News/ — SAS has appointed Michel Fischier as new Head of Investor Relations at SAS. He joins from Hoist Finance, where he has been Head of IR since 2016. Michel Fischier has extensive experience in managing IR work in several major organizations, most recently at Hoist Finance, where he has… Read the full press release

GTAA President and CEO Howard Eng to retire in 2020

TORONTO, CANADA, 2019-Jan-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Board of Directors of the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) today (January 8, 2019) announced that GTAA President and CEO Howard Eng will retire in 2020 after 40 successful years as an airport executive, culminating with 8 superb years at the helm of Canada’s largest airport. “Howard… Read the full press release

Emirates brings Emirati talent into key leadership positions

DUBAI, UAE, 2019-Jan-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has announced a number of appointments to its commercial operations team across the Middle East, GCC and Africa, further demonstrating the airline’s commitment to strengthening its long-term commercial strategy and offer across these regions. All of the appointments bring Emirati talent into key leadership positions, either… Read the full press release

Interstate Hotels & Resorts adds Hotel RL Olympia and Hotel RL Salt Lake City to its managed portfolio

ARLINGTON, Va., 2019-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts unveiled the addition of two new properties to its managed portfolio – Hotel RL Olympia in Olympia, Washington and Hotel RL Salt Lake City in Salt Lake City, Utah. The two new management contracts further Interstate’s coast-to-coast U.S. expansion following recent additions, including The… Read the full press release

IATA calls on the government of Jordan to ensure that aviation continues to be prioritized as a key economic enabler

Amman, Jordan, 2019-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the government of Jordan to continue to focus on aviation as a strategic enabler of the country’s economic growth and development. Aviation already supports close to $2.2 billion in economic activity and 70,000 jobs in Jordan, including the catalytic benefits… Read the full press release

ITB Berlin Convention, the world’s largest tourism convention is attracting numerous heavyweights including Airbnb, Alibaba and Expedia

BERLIN, Germany, 2019-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The world’s largest tourism convention is attracting numerous heavyweights. From 6 to 9 March 2019 at the ITB Berlin Convention, 400 leading figures from tourism, politics and business will be speaking about the future of travel at a total of 200 events. Featuring a new design, the Convention… Read the full press release

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) names Royal Caribbean Cruises Vice Chairman Adam M. Goldstein as Global Chair

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Appoints Adam M. Goldstein as 2019 Global Chair WASHINGTON, DC, 2019-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the world’s largest cruise industry trade organization, today (January 7, 2019) announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Adam M. Goldstein, Vice Chairman, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., as… Read the full press release

IntercityHotel appoints Sigrid Köntopp as Senior Director Operations

Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2019-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Sigrid Köntopp has taken over the position of Senior Director Operations IntercityHotel with effect from the start of the year. She succeeds Robert Boller, who will remain with Deutsche Hospitality as Managing Director of MAXX Hotel GmbH. In her new capacity as Senior Director Operations… Read the full press release

Interstate Hotels & Resorts selected to manage a historic property in Portland, Maine — The Westin Portland Harborview

ARLINGTON, Va., 2019-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts, the premier global hotel management company, has been selected by investment group, Rockbridge to manage The Westin Portland Harborview, a historic property in Portland, Maine. The new management contract furthers Interstate’s coast-to-coast U.S. expansion following recent acquisitions, adding the Courtyard by Marriott Salt… Read the full press release

Heathrow launches eight-week consultation on Airspace & Future Operations

Eight-week consultation on Airspace & Future Operations is launching on 8th January Next phase of public consultation is the latest delivery milestone for proposed Heathrow expansion Heathrow is asking the public to help shape the airport’s future airspace design, and give views on how an expanded airport could operate – including runway alternation and proposals on… Read the full press release

Hyatt Place Goa/Candolim rebranded and redesigned as Hyatt Centric Candolim Goa

Hyatt Place Goa/Candolim rebranded and redesigned as Hyatt Centric Candolim Goa CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Jan-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (January 3, 2019) announced the rebranding of Hyatt Place Goa/Candolim to Hyatt Centric Candolim Goa, marking the brand’s second hotel in India. Located in prime destinations across the world including New York, Miami,… Read the full press release

Radisson Blu announces the opening of two hotels in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2019-Jan-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Blu, the upper upscale hotel brand that delivers a positive and personalized service in stylish spaces, is proud to announce the opening of two hotels in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Both landmark hotels hold prominent locations, with the Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Abu Dhabi Cornichelocated… Read the full press release

Gatwick Airport: Twelve week public consultation on draft master plan closes at 5pm on 10 January 2019

Gatwick’s plans will provide new opportunities for the South East and bolster the local economy for future generations Plan includes bringing the airport’s existing standby runway into routine use for the first time Gatwick , UK, 2019-Jan-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick is reminding local residents and businesses that they have just one week left… Read the full press release

Exclusive Amistad Partners Evening with London Agents

London, United Kingdom, 2019-Jan-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Amistad Partners were excited to host a MICE and Leisure Agent’s event on the 11th of December 2018 in London at the Courthouse Hotel Shoreditch – complete with their own private Bowling Alley. Joining the AP Team that evening were the following partner hotels; Aphrodite Hills… Read the full press release

Hyatt reopens Bali Hyatt as Hyatt Regency Bali after five years of renovations

Following a five-year revitalization, the legendary Bali Hyatt reopens as Hyatt Regency Bali CHICAGO, IL, 2018-Dec-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (December 20, 2018) the reopening of Bali Hyatt as Hyatt Regency Bali after five years of renovations. Continuing the hotel’s trusted legacy of Balinese hospitality, Hyatt Regency Bali… Read the full press release

Cyber hacks and data breaches: Is your customers’ data safe?

LONDON, UK, 2018-Dec-21 — Travel PR News/ — On Friday, hotel group Marriott International became the latest target of relentless hackers. The hotel giant reported that the records of a whopping 500 million customers were involved in a data breach. It admitted, after an internal investigation, that the guest reservation database of its Starwood division… Read the full press release

Emirates and South African Airways expand codeshare agreement

Dubai, UAE, 2018-Dec-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, the world’s largest international airline and South African Airways (SAA), the South African flag carrier, are expanding their strategic cooperation with enhancements to its codeshare agreement, opening up new destinations for both Emirates and SAA customers. Pending governmental approval, SAA and Emirates have signed an enhanced… Read the full press release

Marriott International recognized as one of the best large company employers in Talent Board’s Candidate Experience Awards

Award highlights Marriott’s long-standing position as an employer of choice and culture of putting people first Bethesda, MD, 2018-Dec-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, the world’s leading hospitality company and one of the largest companies for job seekers and career growth potential, was recently recognized as one of the best large company employers in… Read the full press release

Air France names Anne Rigail as CEO

PARIS, France, 2018-Dec-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Subsequent to the proposal of Benjamin Smith, CEO Air France-KLM, and the approval of the Air France-KLM Board of Directors, the Air France Board of Directors has appointed Anne Rigail as CEO of Air France, following their meeting on December 12, 2018. Previously EVP Customer at Air France,… Read the full press release

HUNGARY: EIB and Budapest Airport sign 200 million loan agreement for the continued expansion and upgrades of Liszt Ferenc International Airport

EUR 200 loan agreement between EIB and Budapest Airport allows further expansion of Hungary`s main airport; Activity is backed by the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI), the heart of the Investment plan for Europe (or Juncker plan); Passengers to continue experiencing world-class service at the Airport; BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2018-Dec-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Continued… Read the full press release