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
Oakland International Airport opens the first phase of its expanded International Arrivals Building in Terminal 1 Expansion of International Arrivals Building Accommodates Soaring Foreign Travel at OAK Oakland, CA:, 2017-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — As passenger traffic continues to climb, Oakland International Airport (OAK) today (July 28th, 2017) opens the first phase of… Read the full press release
Textron Aviation: ATP Flight School ordered 15 Cessna Skyhawk 172 aircraft OSHKOSH, Wis., 2017-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today (JULY 28, 2017) announced at the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture that ATP Flight School has ordered 15 Cessna Skyhawk 172 aircraft. With the addition of these aircraft,… Read the full press release
Sydney, Australia, 2017-Jul-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas will launch new direct seasonal flights between Sydney and Osaka’s Kansai International Airport in response to the boom in travel between Australia and Japan. From 14 December 2017 until 24 March 2018, Qantas will operate three flights per week using its upgraded two-class Airbus A330 aircraft.* The… Read the full press release
VisitEngland: The ‘Great West Way’ project receives £1 million from the Discover England Fund London, 2017-Jul-31 — /Travel PR News/ — The ‘Great West Way’ project, led by destination management organisation VisitWiltshire, is set to transform tourism along the 125-mile route. The major investment will develop a new touring route and link a package… Read the full press release
Lisbon, Portugal, 2017-Jul-31 — /Travel PR News/ — “TAP Wine Experience” is the name of TAP’s new initiative to transform the company into the world’s largest channel for speaking about and tasting Portuguese wines. Seeking to expand and diversify its in-flight wine list, TAP has issued a call for tender, open to large and small producers… Read the full press release
New prizeotel in Münster-City, Germany scheduled to open in 2020 BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2017-Jul-31 — /Travel PR News/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group and prizeotel are pleased to continue delivering on their joint venture with signing of a new prizeotel in Münster-City, Germany, scheduled to open in 2020. Karim Rashid, the renowned New York-based designer and… Read the full press release
Dusit International to operate the first dusitD2 branded property in Vietnam slated to open in Q2 2018 New property will be first in the country to operate under the dusitD2 brand BANGKOK, Thailand, 2017-Jul-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Thailand-based, global hospitality company Dusit International has signed a management agreement with Ha Dat Company… Read the full press release
Student pilots and operations staff to ready themselves for careers using Jeppesen data and flight information OSHKOSH, Wis., 2017-Jul-31 — /Travel PR News/ — EAA AIRVENTURE — Today (July 27, 2017), Boeing [NYSE: BA], through its subsidiary Jeppesen, announced a three-year service agreement with the University of North Dakota Department of Aviation to provide the school with… Read the full press release