IBAC awards Jet Aviation with IS-BAH™ registrations for 11 facilities in EMEA and Asia

Dubai, UAE, 2016-Dec-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) today awarded to Jet Aviation registrations to the International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH™) for 11 facilities. Jet Aviation gained certification after implementing the IS-BAH™ at its business aviation ground handling activities in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. They… Read the full press release

Delaware North expands offerings at Yellowstone National Park with the acquisition of Yellowstone Vacations

Yellowstone Vacations bolsters Delaware North’s offerings in West Yellowstone, Mont., with lodging properties to also be marketed under the new brand name BUFFALO, N.Y., and WEST YELLOWSTONE, Mont., 2016-Dec-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Delaware North, one of the largest privately held hospitality and food service companies in the world, is expanding its offerings at Yellowstone… Read the full press release

airberlin announces the sale of its share in NIKI to Etihad for 300 million euros

Transaction paves the way for a simplified business model Sale improves the financial position of airberlin Separation of the touristic business enables growth in the long-haul business and reduces seasonal fluctuation BERLIN, Germany, 2016-Dec-09 — /Travel PR News/ — airberlin today announced the sale of its share in NIKI to Etihad for a total consideration… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip announces the appointment of Chef Cheung Chi Choi as Executive Chinese Chef

Chef Cheung Chi Choi brings his extensive culinary experience to Zi Yat Heen, enhancing the Hotel’s authentic Cantonese dining experience Macau, China, 2016-Dec-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip, announces the appointment of Chef Cheung Chi Choi (Charles) as the Hotel’s Executive Chinese Chef. Chef Cheung will lead the team of… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels one of HRC’s “Best Places to Work for LGBT Equality”

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2016-Dec-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is pleased to announce it scored a perfect 100 as part of the 2017 Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Corporate Equality Index – an annual report from HRC ranking companies on LGBT-friendly practices and policies. This rank has earned Choice Hotels the distinction of being… Read the full press release

Alaska Air Group’s acquisition of Virgin America cleared by the Antitrust Division of US DOJ

SEATTLE, 2016-Dec-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) today (Dec. 6, 2016) completed its review and approved Alaska Air Group’s (NYSE: ALK) acquisition of Virgin America (NASDAQ: VA). Alaska Air Group is the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries, Inc. “We… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines passengers introduced with new self-service baggage drop-off at Vienna Airport

New self-service baggage drop-off at Vienna Airport for Austrian Airlines passengers Innovative check-in option saves travelers time VIENNA, Austria, 2016-Dec-08 — /Travel PR News/ — As of tomorrow, December 6, 2016, passengers at Vienna Airport can drop off their luggage themselves at one of the 16 new self-service baggage drop-off counters. Vienna Airport and Austrian… Read the full press release

LJLA and Ryanair took Alder Hey patients on Christmas flight to Isle of Man and back

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND, 2016-Dec-08 — /Travel PR News/ — A number of young patients from Alder Hey came to Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) on Saturday for their very own Christmas experience and all finished off with a 40 minute flight out towards the Isle of Man and back. LJLA recently announced that it is now… Read the full press release

Norwegian’s Irish subsidiary Norwegian Air International (NAI) awarded foreign carrier permit by the US authorities

Norwegian CEO praises “significant and invaluable support from across Ireland” in securing US permit Full plans for Irish transatlantic routes set to be unveiled in early 2017 with first flights to commence next summer Bærum, Norway, 2016-Dec-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian has today (Dec 06, 2016 ) outlined the next steps in its plans to… Read the full press release

Bombardier Transportation joint venture in China won its first contract from Changzhou Metro Co. Ltd.

Advanced rail control solution to enable safe, reliable and fast operation on first metro line in Changzhou, China Joint venture is enhancing local expertise for metro signalling industry BERLIN, Germany, 2016-Dec-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Transportation announced today (December 6, 2016) that its Bombardier and New United Group (NUG) Signaling Solutions Co. Ltd…. Read the full press release

French National Railway Company orders 52 additional Bombardier Francilien Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) commuter trains for EUR348m

Bombardier Francilien trains are the best performing fleet in Île-de-France Montreal, Canada, 2016-Dec-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation today (December 5, 2016) announced that French National Railway Company, Société nationale des chemins de fer français (SNCF), has placed an order for 52 additional Francilien Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) commuter trains…. Read the full press release

VisitBritain celebrates milestone partnerships with Hainan Airlines and Alitrip

London, 2016-Dec-08 — /Travel PR News/ — VisitBritain has today (5 December) celebrated its milestone partnerships with Hainan Airlines (HNA Group) and Alitrip, Alibaba Group’s tourism arm, in China. Both partnerships have been established to attract more Chinese visitors to Britain. UK Government Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport Karen Bradley and VisitBritain… Read the full press release

Distinguished hotelier Brent Martin appointed General Manager at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail

Distinguished hotelier Brent Martin appointed General Manager at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail   Vail, U.S.A., 2016-Dec-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Distinguished hotelier Brent Martin has been appointed General Manager at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail, after first arriving on an interim assignment in late September. “Brent’s knowledge and experience, along with… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport Christmas Racing Festival set to break records for both attendance and prize money

SHANNON, Ireland, 2016-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The biggest racing festival ever staged in the Mid-West, the Shannon Airport Christmas Racing Festival at Limerick Racecourse, is this year set to break records for both attendance and prize money. The annual festival, which is the biggest gathering outside the capital across the Christmas season, takes place… Read the full press release

Mario DiDomizio Excellence in Education Scholarship announced at the Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas

Las Vegas, 2016-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Leading travel retailer Hudson Group CEO Joe DiDomizio and American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) President and CEO Todd Hauptli today announced the creation of the Mario DiDomizio Excellence in Education Scholarship, to be awarded annually to deserving sons and daughters of Hudson Group employees who are… Read the full press release

Marriott International named among America’s top corporations for LGBT for the fourth consecutive year

Bethesda, MD, 2016-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today has been named, for the fourth consecutive year, among America’s top corporations for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender. (LGBT) equality, by again earning a perfect 100 percent score on the Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) 2017 Corporate Equality Index (CEI). The CEI… Read the full press release

IHG® announces the opening of Holiday Inn® London – Kensington

LONDON, 2016-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group® (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is proud to announce the opening of Holiday Inn® London – Kensington, one of the largest Holiday Inn® hotels in Europe. Featuring 708 bedrooms, the hotel is ideally located on the doorstep of the city’s most popular landmarks… Read the full press release

Dubai Airports now an official supporter of Dubai Expo 2020

Dubai Airports now an official supporter of Dubai Expo 2020   Dubai, UAE, 2016-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai Airports, operator of Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Bureau Dubai Expo 2020 to ensure a world-class experience for the millions of guests that will visit… Read the full press release

Computerworld names HMSHost’s EVP and CIO Sarah Naqvi as a Premier 100 Technology Leader for 2017

BETHESDA, MD, 2016-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Global restaurateur HMSHost is proud to announce that the company’s EVP and Chief Information Officer Sarah Naqvi has been selected as one of Computerworld’s Premier 100 Technology Leaders for 2017. Computerworld is the leading IT media brand dedicated to being the voice of business technology and acknowledges… Read the full press release

Norwegian.com voted World’s Leading Low-Cost Airline Website at the World Travel Award

Bærum, Norway, 2016-Dec-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian’s year of record growth and awards has continued with the airline’s website Norwegian.com now voted the World’s Leading Low-Cost Airline Website at the World Travel Awards. The World Travel Awards are voted for by travel and tourism professionals worldwide, with Norwegian already voted “Europe’s Leading Low-Cost Airline… Read the full press release

Jet Airway announces 4-day fare sale, from December 05 to December 08, 2016

Attractive all-inclusive Economy fares for Domestic travel start at INR 899* and for International travel start at INR 10,693* MUMBAI, 2016-Dec-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, today announced a 4-day fare sale, for guests planning their domestic and international travel. The airline’s attractive all-inclusive fares start from INR 899 on… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Morocco Collection announces the appointment of Pedro Manuel Folha Catarino as new Director of Spa

Pedro Manuel Folha Catarino will oversee Spas at Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca and Four Seasons Resort Marrakech Casablanca and Marrakech, Morocco, 2016-Dec-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Le Spa at Four Seasons Resort Marrakech and Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca announces the appointment of Pedro Manuel Folha Catarino as the new Director of Spa for the… Read the full press release

Gatwick Airport’s hidden disability lanyard recognised for its support for passengers with Dementia

Gatwick committed to becoming an internationally recognised dementia friendly airport Airport praised for forward-thinking approach of lanyard Every member of Gatwick’s Assistance Team has received Dementia Friends training LONDON, 2016-Dec-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The successful rollout of a hidden disability lanyard at Gatwick Airport has been recognised for its forward-thinking approach towards supporting passengers… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines recognized as a Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality for the second year in a row

DALALS, TX, 2016-Dec-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced today it has been recognized as a “Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality” after receiving a rating of 100 from the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation on the 2017 Corporate Equality Index (CEI). This is Southwest’s second consecutive year with a… Read the full press release

Wyndham Hotel Group announces the acquisition of Latin America’s leading Fën Hotels

The acquisition dramatically expands Wyndham Hotel Group’s management operations and presence across Latin America Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2016-Dec-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotel Group today announced its acquisition of Latin America’s leading Fën Hotels, adding 26 management contracts across Argentina, Peru, Costa Rica, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia,  and the U.S. including two new Fën-built… Read the full press release

Super 8® brings its eclectic gallery of hotel kitsch to Art Basel in Miami

World’s largest economy brand joins with Bob Ross Company to bid final farewell to hotel art of yesteryear; wraps up $103 million in renovations PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2016-Dec-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Coming off the heels of its critically-acclaimed, first-ever “hotel art” show in New York City, Super 8® is bringing its eclectic gallery of hotel kitsch… Read the full press release

YYC Calgary International Airport’s new 100,000 square foot Specialized Cargo Facility opened

CALGARY, 2016-Dec-05 — /Travel PR News/ — YYC Calgary International Airport’s new 100,000 square foot Specialized Cargo Facility was officially opened today with a ribbon-cutting at DHL Express Canada’s expanded warehouse and logistics operation. His Worship Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi and Mel Belich, Chair of the Board of The Calgary Airport Authority joined Andrew Williams, CEO… Read the full press release

Hyatt Regency returns to Sydney with the debut of Hyatt Regency Sydney

CHICAGO, 2016-Dec-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The Hyatt Regency brand marked its return to Sydney with the debut of Hyatt Regency Sydney. Having operated in Australia for over 30 years, Hyatt hotels have developed a strong reputation in the country, and the opening of the new Hyatt Regency Sydney provides an opportunity for Hyatt to… Read the full press release

The winning projects of Air France’s Customer Priority Hackathon 25 – 27 November 2016

From 25 to 27 November 2016, 130 candidates, including 30 company staff, took part in the Customer Priority Hackathon. PARIS, 2016-Dec-05 — /Travel PR News/ — A contraction of the words “hack” and “marathon”, a hackathon is an event in which teams consisting of developers, designers, logistics experts and idea-makers develop an IT project, generally software… Read the full press release

South African Airways: recruitment scam inviting young people to apply for cabin crew training programme

JOHANNESBURG, 2016-Dec-05 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways (SAA) would like to warn members of the public of the re-emergence of a recruitment scam inviting young people to apply for cabin crew training programme. This appears to be yet another attempt by criminals to prey on unsuspecting members of the public. “There is… Read the full press release