Air Berlin to join Etihad Airways / TUI AG discussions on strong European leisure airline group

BERLIN, Germany, 2016-Oct-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Berlin PLC has decided to join discussions that Etihad Airways has entered into with TUI AG regarding the creation of a strong European leisure airline group, focused on point-to-point flying to connect key tourist markets. Air Berlin PLC’s discussions are focused on contributing the touristic operations of… Read the full press release

Bombardier Inc. announces the appointment of Olivier Marcil as VP External Relations

Montréal, 2016-Oct-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Inc. announced today the appointment of Olivier Marcil as Vice President External Relations, reporting directly to Mike Nadolski, Vice President Communications and Public Affairs. In this position, Mr. Marcil will be responsible for developing and supporting the company’s external communications activities, with a specific focus on media relations,… Read the full press release

Bombardier closes sale of its Amphibious Aircraft program to British Columbia-based Viking Air Limited

Montréal, 2016-Oct-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier is pleased to confirm that it has closed the previously announced sale of its Amphibious Aircraft program to British Columbia-based Viking Air Limited. The agreement covers the Type Certificates for all variants of the aircraft, the CL-215, the CL-215T and the Bombardier 415 aircraft as well as after-market… Read the full press release

Bombardier Transportation to provide fleet maintenance services for Southern California Regional Rail Authority

New agreement continues long-term partnership with Southern California Regional Rail Authority Latest contract strengthens Bombardier’s leadership position as rail services provider BERLIN, 2016-Oct-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation announced today that it has signed a new contract with the Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA) of Los Angeles, California to… Read the full press release

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft and Jazz Aviation of Halifax, Nova Scotia extend Smarts Parts agreement

Longer-term agreement provides component support for the airline’s growing fleet of Q400 aircraft until December 2025  Jazz now the largest customer of the Q400 aircraft Smart Parts program Montréal, 2016-Oct-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft and Jazz Aviation LP (“Jazz”) of Halifax, Nova Scotia announced today that the airline has extended its… Read the full press release

Bombardier presented the 2016 Safety Standdown Award to the Honorable Robert L. Sumwalt III

The Honorable Robert L. Sumwalt III from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), receives the Bombardier Safety Standdown Award Approximately 475 aviation professionals attended this year’s 20th anniversary edition  Montréal, 2016-Oct-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier is proud to announce that the winner of the 2016 Safety Standdown Award is the Honorable Robert L. Sumwalt… Read the full press release

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company names John Lawn as its new President

Hershey, PA, 2016-Oct-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The Board of Directors of Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company (HE&R) has announced the promotion of John Lawn to the role of President of the Company. Lawn’s new role became effective September 30, 2016, and is in addition to his current role as Chief Operating Officer. This announcement… Read the full press release

Qantas becomes ongoing food donor of OzHarvest, Australia’s leading food rescue organisation

Qantas donates 35 tonnes of food, signs up as ongoing OzHarvest food donor SYDNEY, Australia, 2016-Oct-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas has signed up as an ongoing food donor of Australia’s leading food rescue organisation, OzHarvest, after a successful one year trial that resulted in 35 tonnes of food being redistributed to people in… Read the full press release

Qantas Frequent Flyer members can now earn Qantas Points when booking with Airbnb through qantas.com

SYDNEY, Australia, 2016-Oct-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas and Airbnb have come together in a world-first partnership to give Qantas Frequent Flyer members the opportunity to earn Qantas Points when they book their Airbnb accommodation through qantas.com. Australia’s national carrier and the accommodation leader have partnered to reward Qantas Frequent Flyer’s 11.4 million members with… Read the full press release

Qantas Freight to handle 12,000 tonnes of mail out of Australia each year with Australia Post Group partnership extension

SYDNEY, Australia, 2016-Oct-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas Freight and the Australia Post Group today announced a five-year extension of their international mail air freight agreement. This agreement sees Qantas Freight handle 12,000 tonnes of mail and parcels out of Australia each year. The Australia Post Group is the nation’s largest user of air freight… Read the full press release

ANA HOLDINGS listed at Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index

TOKYO, 2016-Oct-05 — /Travel PR News/ — ANA HOLDINGS (hereafter ANA HD) is pleased to announce it has been selected for the Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index. This index is part of the internationally recognized Dow Jones Sustainability Indices* (DJSI), which track the stock performance of the world’s leading companies in terms of economic, environmental… Read the full press release

Oakwood Worldwide shortlisted at the Cartus Corporation’s Masters Cup Award

LOS ANGELES, 2016-Oct-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions, has been named to the short list of finalists for the Cartus Corporation’s Masters Cup Award at its 2016 Global Network Conference to be held on October 3-4, in Washington, DC at the Omni Shoreham Hotel…. Read the full press release

Rezidor to open its first ever Radisson Blu hotel in Kyrgyzstan in 2019

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2016-Oct-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Rezidor, one of the most dynamic hotel companies worldwide and part of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, today announces the signing of its first ever Radisson Blu hotel in Kyrgyzstan. The newly built property in Bishkek, the Kyrgyz capital, will welcome its first guests in 2019. Less than… Read the full press release

Carlson Rezidor on track to achieve its accelerated African growth strategy

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2016-Oct-05 — /Travel PR News/ — An accelerated African growth strategy for Carlson Rezidor, one of the world’s largest hotel groups, is on track to achieve its target of more than 23,000 rooms open or under development in Africa by the end of 2020. Rezidor’s President and CEO, Wolfgang M. Neumann, who is a… Read the full press release

Homewood Suites by Hilton announces its newest property in Utah, Homewood Suites by Hilton Moab

MOAB, Utah and MCLEAN, Va, 2016-Oct-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Homewood Suites by Hilton, part of Hilton’s (NYSE: HLT) industry-first All Suites portfolio, announced today its newest property, Homewood Suites by Hilton Moab. Offering 96 new suites, the hotel expands the brand’s presence in Utah and continues its robust expansion after reaching its 400th property milestone. “With its… Read the full press release

The Big Five Questions: Scottish Tourism Alliance launched new initiative to support tourism businesses

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND, 2016-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — A new campaign which supports tourism businesses in delivering the sector’s ambition to grow by £1bn by 2020 has launched today in Edinburgh. ‘The Big Five Questions’ invites businesses across Scotland to ask themselves questions relating to their customers, online presence, performance and productivity. Relevant advice, tools and… Read the full press release

Linthill House in the Scottish Borders re-opened as self-catering holiday accommodation following extensive refurbishment

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND, 2016-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — AN 18th century house once famed for its ceilidhs and parties has been brought back to life following a two -year renovation project. Linthill House near Melrose in the Scottish Borders opened its doors as self-catering holiday accommodation at the end of May. VisitScotland has welcomed the investment… Read the full press release

Changi Airport steps up its productivity and safety drive in the airfield with new and improved runway maintenance processes

SINGAPORE, 2016-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Changi Airport is stepping up its productivity and safety drive in the airfield with new and improved runway maintenance processes. These include the cutting of grooves, and the use of a stronger asphalt mix to resurface the airport’s runways. Runway grooving to enhance surface drainage The surface of… Read the full press release

ERA General Assembly, 11-13 October, Madrid

SURREY, UK, 2016-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The European regional aviation industry prepares to gather in Madrid on 11-13 October at the ERA General Assembly. Up to 400 industry CEOs and key representatives are expected to attend the assembly This prestigious event will provide in-depth insight on the sector, covering the latest developments on current… Read the full press release

Allegheny County Airport Authority Charitable Foundation now accepting applications for grants

PITTSBURGH, 2016-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The Allegheny County Airport Authority Charitable Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, which was established in 2013 with a mission of enhancing the experience of travelers at Pittsburgh International and Allegheny County Airport, is now accepting applications for grants. The Charitable Foundation, which conducts annual fundraising events including airport 5K… Read the full press release

Katara Hospitality presented with ‘Hospitality Company of the Year’ award at the Arabian Business Qatar Awards 2016

QATAR, 2016-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Katara Hospitality, the global hotel developer, owner and operator based in Qatar, has been named the ‘Hospitality Company of the Year’ within the Arabian Business Qatar Awards 2016. The award was presented to Salem Al Kubaisi, Chief Corporate Services Officer at Katara Hospitality, on behalf of Katara Hospitality at… Read the full press release

Katara Hospitality opens the legendary Hotel Royal Savoy Lausanne in Switzerland following an ambitious remodelling

Second hotel under Murwab Hotel Group in Switzerland Lausanne, Switzerland, 2016-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Katara Hospitality, the leading global hotel owner, developer and operator based in Qatar, has unveiled the legendary Hotel Royal Savoy Lausanne in Switzerland, in a grand opening ceremony signifying the hotel’s official opening after an ambitious remodelling exercise that restored… Read the full press release

Aviation veteran Roger Whyte to receive John H. Winant Award at the 2016 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition

Washington, DC, 2016-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced today that business aviation veteran and former industry executive Roger Whyte will receive the John H. Winant Award at the 2016 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), in Orlando, FL in November. “Roger’s selfless and enduring commitment to growing business… Read the full press release

Traveldoo to provide a fully integrated T&E solution for Gray Dawes’ online booking platform GDBOOKOnline

LONDON, 2016-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Traveldoo, the provider of travel and expense management platforms, today announced a new agreement with leading TMC Gray Dawes, to provide a fully integrated T&E solution for their online booking platform GDBOOKOnline. Gray Dawes becomes the first TMC in the UK to use the Traveldoo’s T&E technology and… Read the full press release

Julie Saunders appointed as Chef Concierge at Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC

The newest leader of the Hotel’s Concierge team was named Where Magazine Silver Plume Concierge of the Year in 2016 Washington, DC, 2016-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Julie Saunders has been appointed as Chef Concierge at Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC, the only Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five-Diamond hotel in the nation’s capital. Saunders, who… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways inaugurated into the TTG Travel Hall of Fame

Airline’s entry into the TTG Travel Hall of Fame crowns a decade of consecutive wins DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has been inaugurated into the TTG Travel Hall of Fame, having been crowned as the Best Middle Eastern Airline for the 11th consecutive time at this year’s TTG Travel Awards. The… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines Cargo awarded Logistics Management’s Quest for Quality Award

DALLAS, TX, 2016-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — For the 20th consecutive year, Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is bringing home one of air cargo’s top awards. Logistics Management awarded the airline with the Quest for Quality Award. The airline was first honored with the award in 1996 and has consistently brought home this award in… Read the full press release

Gear up for the winter at Whistler Blackcomb’s Turkey Sale on October 7 – 10

Featuring Upcycled Art From Ski Heaven WHISTLER, BC, 2016-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Snow on the mountain tops, changing leaves, pumpkin spice lattes, and the Turkey Sale – all of these are sure signs that fall is in full swing and winter is right around the corner. From October 7 – 10, keen skiers and… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces Hyatt Regency hotel in Zadar, Croatia set to open in spring of 2019

Hyatt Regency Zadar Maraska will mark the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Croatia, adding to Hyatt’s growing brand footprint in Europe CHICAGO, 2016-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Dogus Croatia today announced plans for a Hyatt Regency hotel in Zadar, Croatia – the first Hyatt-branded hotel to open in the country…. Read the full press release

Hyatt announces first Hyatt Place hotel in Malaysia, the Hyatt Place hotel in Melaka Gateway

The new 200-room hotel marks the first Hyatt Place hotel in Malaysia CHICAGO, 2016-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Eosh Properties SDN. BHN., an affiliate of KAJ Development, for a Hyatt Place hotel in Melaka Gateway, Malaysia. Expected… Read the full press release