Humana Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio announces revamped marathon and half marathon course for the 2017 event SAN ANTONIO, 2017-Aug-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Humana Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio Marathon & ½ Marathon today (August 02, 2017) announced a revamped marathon and half marathon course for the 2017 event. The course changes were made… Read the full press release
Langley, U.K., 2017-Aug-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport, a leading Travel Commerce Platform, today (3 August 2017) announced the signing of a new, multi-year extended agreement with leading service provider to the global travel industry, DER Touristik Suisse, providing the Swiss tour operator with continued access to Travelport’s content and technology. Through this agreement,… Read the full press release
HONG KONG, 2017-Aug-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Hotel Santiago opens today (1 August 2017) under Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group management, following the Group’s announcement in May. Formerly the Grand Hyatt Santiago, the property will undergo an extensive guestroom and public area renovation, the first stage of which is scheduled for completion in the third quarter of… Read the full press release
Marriott International set to start construction of JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort Bethesda, MD, 2017-Aug-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) announced today (08/03/2017) that construction will begin in the fourth quarter on the 16-story, $282 million JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort, which will provide Orlando visitors a new… Read the full press release
Los Angeles, California, 2017-Aug-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Van Nuys Airport (VNY) becomes the only general aviation airport to hold level 2 reduction in Airport Council International’s Airport Carbon Accreditation program furthering the airport’s goal to become a greener, cleaner and more efficient airport for all stakeholders. The Airport Carbon Accreditation program recognizes airports worldwide… Read the full press release
New partner dnata will provide T4 airlines with superior ground handling services Dubai, UAE, 2017-Aug-06 — /Travel PR News/ — JFKIAT, LLC. – the company that operates Terminal 4 at John F. Kennedy International Airport – recently announced it has entered into an agreement with dnata, one of the world’s largest air-services organizations, to provide… Read the full press release
Washington, U.S., 2017-Aug-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Concur, an SAP company and one of the world’s leading provider of integrated travel and expense management solutions, has announced a collaboration with AirAsia Group that will help Concur Travel customers access regular and exclusive corporate content from AirAsia. The latter content is available only to customers… Read the full press release
Las Vegas, 2017-Aug-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch joined executives from Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT), a low-cost airline, today as the company announced plans to establish a two-aircraft base at the Indianapolis International Airport. As part of Allegiant’s growth plans in Indiana, the company plans to create up to 66 new,… Read the full press release
Brussels, Belgium, 2017-Aug-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The Directorate General of Aviation (DGLV) has awarded the European EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) airport certificate to Airport Company. The DGLV herewith officially confirms that Brussels Airport meets the latest and strictest European aviation standards in the area of equipment and aviation safety. Brussels Airport is the… Read the full press release
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., 2017-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Pride celebrations are in full swing worldwide, and, as the LGBT travel market continues to grow, Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, is having a celebration of its own. Now in its sixth year, the brand’s Preferred Pride program has expanded its global… Read the full press release
Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2017-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Early arrangements have been made to secure a long-term extension to the lease agreement for the Steigenberger Inselhotel Constance. The building, which is located on Lake Constance itself, will thus continue to form part of the portfolio of Steigenberger Hotels and Resorts. Denis Hüttig, Vice… Read the full press release
Upgrades Fleet with Agreement for Up to 50 ATR-600 Series Aircraft Valued at Up to $1.1 Billion Appoints Veteran Aviation Executive Steven A. Rossum as CEO and Promotes Jason Bewley to President Explores Expanding Caribbean Operations via Seaborne Airlines Fort Lauderdale, Fla., 2017-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Silver Airways (“Silver” or the “Company”), the… Read the full press release
Bethesda, MD, 2017-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — For the second year in a row, Marriott International has been named one of the Best Workplaces for Millennials, by global research and consulting firm Great Place to Work and FORTUNE magazine, landing in the top 20 at #14. See the full results here. This announcement comes on the… Read the full press release
HONG KONG, 2017-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Gateway Hotel and Prince Hotel have each been honoured with a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence. It is the seventh consecutive year that both Marco Polo hotels have been awarded the prestigious Certificate of Excellence since the awards were inaugurated in 2011. The achievement celebrates hospitality businesses that… Read the full press release
HONG KONG, 2017-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Wharf Hotels is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Marcel Sawyere as General Manager for Marco Polo Lingnan Tiandi Foshan in China. A seasoned hotelier with a wealth of experience spanning over 34 years, Sawyere has held leadership roles in hospitality across Asia Pacific. A graduate of… Read the full press release
Emil Marcus joins Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence Planning Committee as Director of Rooms Cairo at The First Residence, Egypt, 2017-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence, a leading luxury Hotel in Cairo, announce the latest addition to the Hotel’s Planning Committee, Director of Rooms Emil… Read the full press release
BERLIN, Germany, 2017-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The new airberlin flights to Toronto now are available for immediate booking. From 1 May 2018 airberlin will fly four times per week to Toronto in Canada. Tickets for the return flights are available exclusively until 9 August 2017 from €449 including taxes and fees. The offer applies… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley welcomes Michelin-Starred Chef Drew Deckman for a special engagement this August The award-winning chef delights diners with his signature open-flame cooking style and fresh, Baja-inspired cuisine Palo Alto, Silicon Valley, U.S.A., 2017-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto welcomes Chef Drew Deckman, Executive… Read the full press release
AFAR Travelers’ Choice Hotels survey: Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora voted the #1 Top Epic Stay Hotel in the World South Pacific resort recognised in 2017 Travelers’ Choice Hotel Awards Bora Bora, French Polynesia, 2017-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora has just been named the #1 Top Epic Stay Hotel in… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita appoints Paulina Mercader as Spa Director and introduces new wellness programming Award-winning Mexico resort appoints Paulina Mercader as Spa Director and introduces new wellness programming including myDNA Retreat and superfood-infused spa menu Punta Mita, México, 2017-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, a five-star luxury resort… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways announces new codeshare agreement with LATAM Airlines Brazil Agreement will provide Qatar Airways passengers even greater connectivity to exciting destinations across Brazil Award-winning airline will launch service to Rio de Janeiro next year DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to announce a new codeshare agreement with… Read the full press release
The OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC), representing thirty of the main donor countries, has included the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in the List of ODA- eligible International Organizations. MADRID, Spain, 2017-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — UNWTO’s inclusion in this list implies that countries´ financial contributions to the Organization such as membership fees can now… Read the full press release
flydubai becomes the first in Middle East to operate Boeing’s newest single-aisle airplane — 737 MAX 8 Dubai, UAE, 2017-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE:BA] and flydubai celebrated the delivery of the airline’s first 737 MAX 8, making the Middle East carrier the first in the region to operate Boeing’s newest single-aisle airplane…. Read the full press release
Dubai, UAE, 2017-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Emaar Hospitality Group, wholly-owned subsidiary of Emaar Properties, the Dubai-based global property developer and key innovative leader in the property industry, has partnered with Global Hospitality Services (GHS) to access its global network to expand its brand reach and customer base in key segments of the market. Global… Read the full press release
Moscow, 2017-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (31 July 2017) marks 50 years of Aeroflot flights to Zurich. The first regular flight between Moscow and Zurich was made on 31 July 1967 on a Tu-104 aircraft captained by Petr Gonchar, assisted by first officer Oleg Khalmuradov. Today, Aeroflot operates 14 flights between Moscow and Zurich… Read the full press release
New kids play area opens at Gerald R. Ford International Airport Grand Rapids, Mich., 2017-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Kids traveling through the Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GFIA) have a fun new space to play, complete with a replica helicopter and air traffic control tower, thanks to a partnership with Spectrum Health Helen… Read the full press release
Toronto, 2017-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The Greater Toronto Airports Authority has officially launched a new Noise Monitoring Terminal (NMT) in Oakville, providing residents with additional means to monitor noise generated from airport operations. The NMT, located in Glenashton Park, is the first of eight planned for installation in the Greater Toronto Area. “It’s… Read the full press release
Bethesda, MD, 2017-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Moxy Hotels, Marriott International’s bold new experiential brand, has been recognized by LE Miami’s Rebels Awards for creating 2017’s Most Original Campaign. The prestigious award recognizes hotel companies with extraordinary marketing that offers a fresh approach to connecting with travelers and takes a brand to the next level,… Read the full press release
Marriott International and Mori Trust Group open five distinct Marriott Hotels across Japan Tokyo, Japan, 2017-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) and Japan’s leading lodging company Mori Trust Group today proudly announced the grand opening of five distinct Marriott Hotels across Japan, broadening the spectrum on the country’s scenic… Read the full press release
Legislation provides clarity for local businesses on what it means to be a “joint employer” Washington, D.C., 2017-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today ( July 27, 2017) applauded the introduction of the “Save Local Business Act,” which will provide much needed clarity to America’s small businesses and entrepreneurs… Read the full press release