Dusit International to operate the dusitD2 Phuket Aria in Surin Beach Bangkok, Thailand, 2016-Nov-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Leading hospitality company Dusit International has signed a management agreement with Phuket-based property developer Layana Development Co., Ltd. to operate the dusitD2 Phuket Aria in Surin Beach. Located on the west coast of Phuket between… Read the full press release
New Regional Vice Presidents for Western Europe and Middle East, Africa Offer More than 60 Years of Combined Hotel Industry Expertise LONDON, UK, 2016-Nov-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with nearly 8,000 hotels across a portfolio of 16 iconic brands, today (22 November 2016) announced two new appointments… Read the full press release
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C., 2016-Nov-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Vietnam Airlines celebrated the delivery of the flag carrier’s 10th 787-9 Dreamliner today( Nov. 25, 2016). “Vietnam Airlines is proud to welcome our 10th Boeing 787 Dreamliner on behalf of Vietnam Airlines, only 16 months after we took delivery of the first of… Read the full press release
MOSCOW, 2016-Nov-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The consortium comprising the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), Singapore’s Changi Airports International (CAI) and Russia’s Basic Element, has signed the agreement to acquire shares in Vladivostok International Airport in Russia’s Far East from Sheremetyevo International Airport. Upon regulatory and corporate approvals, the consortium will own 100% of JSC Terminal Vladivostok which owns… Read the full press release
Qatar Duty Free and Moncler open pop-up boutique retail space in Hamad International Airport Moncler opens its first store in Qatar at Hamad International Airport, Doha The temporary boutique heralds the start of a much larger brand presence for Moncler in Qatar Duty Free The luxury retail experience takes visitors on a journey to… Read the full press release
Over $300,000 donated by the Alaska Airlines Foundation in 2016 SEATTLE, 2016-Nov-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The Alaska Airlines Foundation is donating $162,500 to 15 nonprofit organizations in the states of Alaska, Hawaii and Washington, as part of a second donation cycle for the year. In 2016, donations total $307,500 to 27 organizations; the… Read the full press release
Washington, DC, 2016-Nov-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has recognized 19 recipients of its inaugural Dr. Tony Kern Professionalism in Aviation Award, which honors individuals in the business aviation industry for outstanding professionalism and leadership in support of aviation safety. The inaugural Kern Award winners are: Michael L. Baker,… Read the full press release
Edinburgh, Scotland, 2016-Nov-28 — /Travel PR News/ — A new Welcome Scheme which recognises the special efforts made by tourism businesses to provide for visitors with an interest in our Gaelic heritage is being launched at the Highland Tourism Conference in Inverness today (November 22). VisitScotland’s Experiencing Gaelic is a newly-developed Welcome Scheme and is… Read the full press release
VisitScotland: Over 1 million passengers travelled on Borders Railway in its first year Edinburgh, Scotland, 2016-Nov-28 — /Travel PR News/ — A commemorative stone sculpture has been unveiled at Tweedbank Station to mark the day Her Majesty The Queen opened the Borders Railway and became Britain’s longest serving monarch. The Lord Lieutenant of Roxburgh,… Read the full press release
Evelyn Lamous from Chicago meets members of the Clanranald Trust at Heathrow Airport Edinburgh, Scotland, 2016-Nov-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Air passengers in London were forced to do a double take this weekend as kilted Highlanders, a ceilidh band and even the famous Calanais Standing Stones were spotted at Heathrow’s Terminal Five. The… Read the full press release
Second joint Rezidor / prizeotel hotel project in Erfurt, Eastern Germany Brussels, Belgium, 2016-Nov-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group and prizeotel are proud to announce their second joint hotel project in Erfurt, Eastern Germany, only a couple of days after announcing the signing of the prizeotel Bern, Switzerland. This new signing… Read the full press release
Park Inn by Radisson opens in Riga Barona with 78 spacious apartments Brussels, Belgium, 2016-Nov-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Park Inn by Radisson, the colorful and dynamic midscale hotel brand, today (24 Nov 2016) announces the opening of a new residence in Riga Barona. Offering 78 spacious apartments, and operated by The Rezidor Hotel… Read the full press release
Bombardier C Series aircraft Same Type Rating offers operators significant cost savings Six airBaltic pilots have completed minimal differences training and are now qualified to fly the CS300 aircraft Montreal, Canada, 2016-Nov-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today (November 23, 2016) that Transport Canada and the European Aviation Safety Agency… Read the full press release
Contract strengthens Bombardier’s position as industry-leading rail services provider New agreement continues long-term partnership with Agence Métropolitaine de Transport (AMT) Increases scope of work to operate AMT’s fleet on all of its commuter rail lines Latest contract strengthens Bombardier’s position as industry-leading rail services provider Montreal, Canada, 2016-Nov-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Rail… Read the full press release
Calgary, AB, 2016-Nov-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The Calgary Airport Authority will be welcoming Mr. Robert (Bob) Sartor as its new President & CEO effective January 1, 2017. “Our Board’s search committee conducted an extensive outreach and review to find the best person for YYC,” said Mel Belich, Board Chair of The Calgary Airport Authority…. Read the full press release
278-room Holiday Inn Bandung Pasteur opens in Indonesia’s West Java province DENHAM, UK, 2016-Nov-25 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has opened Holiday Inn Bandung Pasteur in the capital city of Indonesia’s West Java province. The 278-room hotel, which previously operated as the Aston Primera… Read the full press release
Property is located in the thriving business and entertainment center of the city DENHAM, UK, 2016-Nov-25 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, proudly announces the opening of the InterContinental Real Santo Domingo hotel, bringing discrete luxury to the metropolitan commercial point area of the city, home to… Read the full press release
InterContinental® Doha Residences opens under management agreement with Gulf Hotels Company WLL DENHAM, UK, 2016-Nov-25 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the opening of InterContinental® Doha Residences under a management agreement with Gulf Hotels Company WLL. Located on Doha’s longest natural private beach, each spacious… Read the full press release
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) and Ford Dynasty Pty Ltd to refurbish and rebrand the current Lasseters Hotel Alice Springs DENHAM, UK, 2016-Nov-25 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) and Ford Dynasty Pty Ltd have signed a franchise agreement to refurbish and rebrand the current Lasseters Hotel Alice Springs; scheduled to reopen as Crowne… Read the full press release
Frankfurt , Germany, 2016-Nov-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Deutsche Hospitality is developing a new upper mid-range IntercityHotel on Berliner Allee at the very heart of the city of Hanover. When work is complete, the hotel will offer 220 rooms and four conference rooms as well as featuring a modern interior design scheme by the… Read the full press release
Frankfurt, Germany, 2016-Nov-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Deutsche Hospitality is continuing its international expansion plans by extending its African operations. The group has signed management contracts with The Resort Group plc to develop two new hotels in the Cape Verde archipelago, which will become home to the Steigenberger Hotels and Resorts and Jaz brands…. Read the full press release
Mexico City, Mexico, 2016-Nov-24 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of a visit to Mexico, Arne Sorenson, President and CEO of Marriott International, Inc., announced the signing of four hotels in the country. Following an aggressive expansion strategy in one of the region’s key markets, Marriott expects to add the new properties to its… Read the full press release
Leurink, a former Expedia and Booking.com executive, succeeds Holger Taubmann who steps down for personal reasons MADRID, SPAIN, 2016-Nov-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Amadeus today announces that Laurens Leurink is appointed Senior Vice President, Distribution, effective January 1, 2017, and will become a member of the company’s Executive Committee. Leurink joined Amadeus following successful stints… Read the full press release
Bethesda, MD, 2016-Nov-23 — /Travel PR News/ — A voice activated personal assistant and a mobile professional networking platform have been championed by Marriott Hotels in Europe to lead the way in the future of travel technology. Marriott TestBED, an accelerator programme created to find the most innovative tech start-ups in the hospitality sector, saw… Read the full press release
Bethesda, MD, 2016-Nov-23 — /Travel PR News/ — J. Willard Marriott, Jr., Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board of Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR), has been chosen to receive the 2016 EY Entrepreneur of the Year® Award in the Real Estate, Hospitality and Construction category and the U.S. Entrepreneur of the Year Overall Award. Mr. Marriott was selected… Read the full press release
Dragonair officially rebranded as Cathay Dragon HONG KONG, 2016-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Dragonair is today (21 Nov 2016) officially rebranded as Cathay Dragon, bringing the award-winning airline closer to Cathay Pacific in a launch that will provide customers with a more seamless travel experience across the airlines’ respective regional and international networks. At… Read the full press release
New partnership includes donation to Sierra Avalanche Center in support of avalanche safety education Olympic Valley, Calif., 2016-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows has partnered with Alpenglow Expeditions to provide lift-accessed guided backcountry skiing and snowboarding in terrain immediately surrounding the ski resort. Available for the 2016-17 ski season, guests can book… Read the full press release
HONG KONG, 2016-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® will open the ultra-luxury brand’s first Hong Kong property in 2018 in a prime Victoria Harbour waterfront location at the former New World Centre on Salisbury Road in Tsim Sha Tsui. Rosewood Hong Kong will occupy 27 floors of a multi-use tower owned by… Read the full press release
Hilton opens its eighth Hampton by Hilton in Colombia MEDELLIN, Colombia and MCLEAN, Va., 2016-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton (NYSE: HLT) continues its expansion in Latin America with the opening today (November 18, 2016) of its first hotel in Medellin, Colombia and the eighth Hampton in the country. Owned and managed by Metro… Read the full press release
Palo Alto, Silicon Valley, CA, 2016-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Trading in his relaxed resort wear for a sharp new suit, Florian Riedel has arrived at the epicentre of innovation, Silicon Valley, in early November. Florian assumed his new positon as General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto, one… Read the full press release