Four Seasons to raise funds for cancer research during annual Terry Fox Run at Wilket Creek Park in Toronto on September 18, 2016

Terry Fox Run at Wilket Creek Park in Toronto has raised more than CAD 10 million for cancer research since 1981; additional events around the world also support local cancer research and care Toronto, Canada, 2016-Sep-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Hundreds of Four Seasons corporate and hotel employees will participate in the annual Terry Fox… Read the full press release

airberlin and TELE 5 celebrate 50 years of Star Trek with Mr. Spock on board

airberlin and TELE 5 have a surprise in store for passengers to celebrate 50 years of Star Trek BERLIN, GERMANY, 2016-Sep-09 — /Travel PR News/ — An aircraft cabin becomes a film set: Marvin Töpfer, a senior cabin crew member at airberlin, is stationed in Dusseldorf, where he has worked for the airline since 2010…. Read the full press release

airberlin group announces the appointment of Dimitri Courtelis as CFO

BERLIN, GERMANY, 2016-Sep-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Dimitri Courtelis (35) has been appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of airberlin group with effect from 15th September 2016. The financial and aviation expert joined Germany’s second largest airline as Deputy Chief Financial Officer back in November 2015. Dr Hans-Joachim Körber, Chairman of the Board of Directors: “Dimitri… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific Airways and Mott 32 to launch exciting new dining options for passengers

HONG KONG, 2016-Sep-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today announced its collaboration with Mott 32, a contemporary Chinese fine dining restaurant under the award-winning dining group Maximal Concepts, to launch an array of exciting new dining options for passengers. Starting from September, passengers in all classes on selected flights from Hong Kong to… Read the full press release

Etihad Airways Medical Centre welcomed more than 120 medical professionals at the 4th annual Aviation Health Conference

Abu Dhabi, 2016-Sep-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways Medical Centre has welcomed more than 120 medical professionals as well as international medical experts to the annual Aviation Health Conference, under the theme “Ophthalmology and Colour Vision in Aviation,” taking place from September 3 – 4 in Abu Dhabi. The conference is under the patronage… Read the full press release

Vistara wins four industry recognitions in August 2016

New Delhi, 2016-Sep-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Vistara, India’s fastest growing full service carrier, has been conferred with four industry recognitions in August 2016. Vistara was adjudged one of India’s Most Promising Brands 2016. India’s Most Promising Brands 2016 is researched by iBrands 360, and evaluated by the World Consulting and Research Corporation (WCRC).  This… Read the full press release

Ascend Hotel Collection adds The Peery Hotel in Salt Lake City to its portfolio

Providing Guests with a Unique Historic Experience and Upscale, Modern Amenities SALT LAKE CITY, 2016-Sep-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (Sept. 8, 2016), the Ascend Hotel Collection from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, welcomed The Peery Hotel in Salt Lake City, Ut., as the newest addition to… Read the full press release

Dubai Airports’ CEO Paul Griffiths named the Business Leader of the Year at Gulf Business Awards 2016

Dubai, UAE, 2016-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai Airports’ CEO Paul Griffiths was named the Business Leader of the Year at the fifth edition of Gulf Business Awards 2016, which hosted some of the UAE’s key business leaders in Dubai on Tuesday evening. Griffiths was also named the Business Leader of the Year for the… Read the full press release

HMSHost to operate new airport dining spaces at Raleigh-Durham International Airport

Whisky River and more new dining options coming soon Morrisville, NC, 2016-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — More dining options will soon welcome travelers at Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Global restaurateur HMSHost, in partnership with JQ Enterprises, Inc., was recently awarded a new eleven-year contract valued at $66 million to operate new airport dining spaces in Terminal 2,… Read the full press release

Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows announces the appointment of Ron Kipp as Ski Team Coaches Education and Development Manager

Olympic Valley, Calif., 2016-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows Race Team announced today that Ron Kipp will be joining the team in the newly created position of Ski Team Coaches Education and Development Manager. Kipp will be working with the Ski Team coaches to continue to develop, augment, and enhance their… Read the full press release

Expedia to power Marriott’s packaging platform “Vacations by Marriott” on Marriott.com

Marriott integrates Expedia’s package product to help drive incremental demand Seattle, Wash, 2016-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Expedia, Inc. has announced a new partnership with Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR), which integrates Expedia’s technology to power Marriott’s own dynamic packaging platform “Vacations by Marriott” on Marriott.com in the United States. Expedia fosters a test and… Read the full press release

Rosewood Hotel Group celebrates International Literacy Day by supporting Room to Read’s Girls’ Education Programme

Agreement signed on International Literacy Day HONG KONG, 2016-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Hotel Group international hotel management company has today, International Literacy Day, further strengthened its social responsibility mission of enrichment and empowerment through education, in the belief that learning is the foundation of all growth and possibility in life. It has… Read the full press release

Spanish basketball star Pau Gasol becomes “ambassador” of Iberia brand

Spanish 6-time NBA All-star player to take part in airline promotion events. Iberia gave Gasol its Iberia Singular card in honour of his “singular” status amongst Spanish sports heroes. MADRID, SPAIN, 2016-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — In a Madrid ceremony, the Spanish basketball star Pau Gasol, now a player with the San Antonio Spurs in Texas, became “ambassador” of the… Read the full press release

British Airways to hire new pilots for its expanding fleet of Embraer jet aircraft based at London City Airport

LONDON, 2016-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is recruiting new pilots for its expanding fleet of Embraer jet aircraft at London City Airport. An ambitious recruitment programme is launched this month to find both direct entry captains and first officers to join BA CityFlyer, the wholly owned British Airways’ subsidiary that operates from the… Read the full press release

New Strategic Management Group to set out clear action plan to address the West Lothian loch’s water quality

Public bodies committed to tackling challenges facing Linlithgow Loch Edinburgh, SCOTLAND, 2016-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — A new group charged with tackling the challenges, including the current water quality issues, at Linlithgow Loch met for the first time, last week. Key partners including Historic Environment Scotland, Scottish Water, Scottish Environment Protection Agency, Scottish Natural Heritage,… Read the full press release

Star Cruises marks another successful Battle of the Chefs competition

Penang (Malaysia), 2016-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Star Cruises, the leading cruise line in the AsiaPacific celebrated another year of success at the Battle of the Chefs 2016 biennial competition. The Star Cruises’ team of chefs raised the bar this year by winning a total of 18 medals including 2 Gold, 7 Silver and… Read the full press release

Centennial Airport Executive Director Robert Olislagers, A.A.E. to receive the American Association of Airport Executives’ Distinguished Service Award

Alexandria, VA, 2016-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Robert Olislagers, A.A.E., Executive Director of Centennial Airport, will receive the American Association of Airport Executives’ Distinguished Service Award, which is presented to airport executives in honor of an exemplary career and contributions to the airport industry. “Robert is an invaluable colleague in the airport community who has… Read the full press release

Air Partner announces the appointment of Alexander Katsouris as Business Development Manager in the Freight division

Gatwick, England, 2016-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Partner, the global aviation services group, is pleased to announce that Alexander Katsouris has been appointed as Business Development Manager in the Freight division. Alexander will be based in Air Partner’s UK headquarters at Gatwick and will report directly to Mike Hill, Director of Freight. Alexander has spent… Read the full press release

Rosewood Hotel Group appoints Thuy Tranthi Rieder as group vice president of sales & marketing

HONG KONG, 2016-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — With the appointment of Thuy Tranthi Rieder as group vice president of sales & marketing, Rosewood Hotel Group international hotel management company has added strong leadership to the company’s sales and marketing force to support its ambitious expansion and growing presence in the global luxury hospitality arena. Ms…. Read the full press release

NOVASOL by Wyndham Vacation Rentals acquires apartment rental company Friendly Rentals

PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2016-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — NOVASOL by Wyndham Vacation Rentals announced today that it has acquired the apartment rental company Friendly Rentals, based in Barcelona, Spain, whose primary focus is city rentals. The Friendly Rentals brand will continue to exist as it does today, and will be added to the current NOVASOL portfolio…. Read the full press release

Aéroports de Paris SA announces management appointments

PARIS, 2016-Sep-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Augustin de Romanet, Chairman and CEO of Aéroports de Paris SA – Groupe ADP has made the following appointments: Since 1st September 2016: Renaud Japiot has been appointed Chief Digital Officer. 43-year-old Renaud Japiot is a graduate of the Institut Supérieur Electronique de Paris (ISEP). He gained his expertise… Read the full press release

Travel Oregon honored with Mercury award for Best Broadcast Advertising in the country

Salem, OR, 2016-Sep-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Winners of the National Council of State Tourism Directors (NCSTD) 2016 Mercury awards were announced this week during U.S. Travel Association’s annual Educational Seminar for Tourism Organizations (ESTO) conference held this year in Boca Raton, Fla. The NCSTD honored Travel Oregon with a highly coveted Mercury award for… Read the full press release

IATA encourages governments to commit to their voluntary participation on Carbon Offset and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation

Geneva, SWITZERLAND, 2016-Sep-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expressed optimism for an agreement on a Carbon Offset and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) when governments meet for the 39th Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization later this month. The draft negotiating text for CORSIA, published on 2 September… Read the full press release

IATA announces Alexandre de Juniac as its new Director General and CEO

Montreal, CANADA, 2016-Sep-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Alexandre de Juniac has officially taken on the role of Director General and CEO of the organization. He succeeds Tony Tyler, who served as IATA DG and CEO since 2011 and had announced his retirement. “I am excited to be… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines reaches Agreement in Principle with its Facilities Maintenance Technicians

DALLAS, TX, 2016-Sep-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced today that negotiators have reached an Agreement in Principle for the Company’s Facilities Maintenance Technicians. Terms of the five-year deal include a complete set of work rules, a wage scale, and a ratification bonus. If ratified, the agreement would become the group’s… Read the full press release

British Airways launches brand new homepage and flight booking process for customers

LONDON, 2016-Sep-05 — /Travel PR News/ — A brand new British Airways homepage and flight booking process for customers has gone live as part of a beta test to upgrade the airline’s hugely popular website and make it even easier to use. ba.com is viewed by over half a million unique users every day, using it to… Read the full press release

Earn River Cottage in Dupplin, Perth presented with VisitScotland’s Five Star Quality Assurance Award

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND, 2016-Sep-05 — /Travel PR News/ — A luxurious self-catering cottage, located just outside Perth, has been awarded five stars by VisitScotland. Earn River Cottage, set in the heart of the Dupplin Estate, was presented with VisitScotland’s Quality Assuranceaccolade in recognition of its exceptional standards. Restored earlier this year, the traditional stone built cottage is… Read the full press release

Jessie Mac’s hostel in Birnam, Perthshire received VisitScotland’s Five Star Quality Assurance Award

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND, 2016-Sep-05 — /Travel PR News/ — A Perthshire hostel has scooped VisitScotland’s Five Star Quality Assurance Award in recognition of its high standards. Jessie Mac’s, located in Birnam, received the Five Star award from the national tourism organisation at its latest grading visit, making it the only five star rated hostel in the Perthshire… Read the full press release

Park Inn by Radisson teams up with world famous street artist Joel Bergner as part of its commitment to protect young people at risk

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, 2016-Sep-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Park Inn by Radisson, the colorful and dynamic midscale hotel brand, today announces that it will partner for a second time with world famous street artist Joel Bergner as part of its on-going commitment to protecting young people at risk across the world. “Adding Color to Lives” is… Read the full press release

Three New Zealand luxury properties named in top 20 international hideaways list by the Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report

Three New Zealand luxury properties have been named in the latest list of top 20 international hideaways released by the Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report. AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND, 2016-Sep-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Leading New Zealand luxury lodges Otahuna, Huka and Blanket Bay have been voted into the Top 20 International Hideaways for 2016 – published… Read the full press release