airberlin launches stopover programme in Abu Dhabi

BERLIN, 2016-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Attracting an increasing numbers of holidaymakers each year, Abu Dhabi is always worth a visit. Last year alone 148,177 guests from Germany flocked to the Emirate. Now airberlin guests will have a greater chance to explore the emirate with a longer  stopover in Abu Dhabi.  It is now easier… Read the full press release

Airport Authority Hong Kong begins construction of Hong Kong International Airport’s Three-runway System

HONG KONG, 2016-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) today kicked off the construction of Hong Kong International Airport’s (HKIA) Three-runway System (3RS). The eight-year construction of 3RS is expected to be completed in 2024, with the commissioning of the new runway in 2022. Jack So Chak-kwong, Chairman of the AA; Professor… Read the full press release

Sandals Ochi Beach Resort to host World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony 2016

London, UK, 2016-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — World Travel Awards has revealed Sandals Ochi Beach Resort will host the Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony 2016. The luxurious resort will welcome hospitality leaders from across the region on September 17th as they gather to see who among them has been voted the best-of-the-best. Wrapped in the lush beauty of… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Seychelles announces the appointment of Marcel Oostenbrink as Resort Manager

New Resort Manager joins from Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh Seychelles, 2016-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Seychelles has appointed Marcel Oostenbrink as Resort Manager, with him transferring in the same position that he most recently held at Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh. Arriving to his new office in the treetop… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver welcomes Chef Weimar Gomez as new executive chef at YEW seafood + bar

Global culinary talent Weimar Gomez touches down in Vancouver Vancouver, Canada, 2016-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Vancouver has become a major culinary draw for passionate food lovers from across the planet.  Global culinary influences and influencers play key roles in keeping the city’s dining scene fresh and focused. Enter Executive Chef Weimar Gomez, a 16-year… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti announces the appointment of Bir Kumar Yadav as its new Executive Sous Chef

Serengeti, Tanzania, 2016-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti has announced Bir Kumar Yadav as its new Executive Sous Chef. Swapping the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean for the greens of the Serengeti, Chef Yadav joins the luxury safari lodge from Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru, where he has… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts strengthens its operational leadership team with new appointments and promotions

Appointments highlight breadth and depth of operations experience throughout the organisation Toronto, Canada, 2016-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world’s leading luxury hospitality company, announces the following appointments and promotions, as it continues to strengthen its operational leadership team: Christian Clerc has been appointed President, Hotel Operations – Americas… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai to host the 20th Anniversary Run for Hope from September 9 to 11, 2016

Hawaii, Hualalai, U.S.A., 2016-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, the first and only AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Five Star hotel on Hawaii Island is proud to host the 20th Anniversary Run for Hope with all proceeds to benefit the American Cancer Society Hawaii Pacific and Friends of the University of Hawaii… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire to host its annual Terry Fox Run of Hope on Sunday, October 2, 2016

Hampshire, England, 2016-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — On Sunday, October 2, 2016, Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire will host its annual Terry Fox Run of Hope in support of the Terry Fox Foundation and the Hampshire-based Brain Tumour Charity. Teaming up with its sister property Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane, the Hotels will be… Read the full press release

Hawaii-based Island Air pilots sign new three-year contract extension

HONOLULU, 2016-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Pilots at Hawaii-based Island Air have unanimously ratified a new three-year contract extension that includes pay raises, retention bonuses, and eliminates concessions the pilot group made in recent years to keep the airline flying. One hundred percent of the pilots who voted cast ballots in favor of the tentative… Read the full press release

oneworld® expands its online training resources for travel agents to cover its full suite of fare products

NEW YORK, NY, 2016-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — oneworld®, the leading global airline alliance, has expanded its online training resources for travel agents to cover its full suite of fare products. oneworld offers a wider range of fares than any other global airline alliance, for trips around the world or through several or just one… Read the full press release

Tourism Australia appoints Fairfax Media’s MADE and Storyation to support its digital transformation

New Tourism Australia logo

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 2016-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Tourism Australia has appointed Fairfax Media’s brand and content studio MADE and Sydney content agency Storyation to assist in a major project to evolve content on its australia.com website. The appointments follow a competitive local and international tender process that involved agencies, publishers and content providers. Tourism Australia’s… Read the full press release

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group announces 120 Radisson Blu and Park Inn by Radisson hotels certified by the Safehotels Alliance

Around seven hotels each month have gained certification since January 2015 120 hotels are now certified and many more are scheduled for imminent approval Program meets business travelers’ demand for world-class safety and security BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, 2016-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group now has 120 Radisson Blu and Park Inn by Radisson… Read the full press release

Air Partner announces the appointment of Seth Rotman as Director of Business Development in the US

LONDON, 2016-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Partner, the global aviation services group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Seth Rotman as Director of Business Development in the US. Seth will also work with the Private Jets arm of Cabot Aviation, Air Partner’s global aircraft remarketing division. Seth will be based in Fort Lauderdale… Read the full press release

Silversea’s Silver Shadow to be chartered by China Merchants Group for pan-Asia cruises between January 29, 2017 and May 4, 2017

HONG KONG, 2016-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Silversea, the leading ultra-luxury cruise line, is excited to announce that China Merchants Group has entered into an agreement to charter its ship, Silver Shadow, for pan-Asia cruises that will take place between January 29, 2017 and May 4, 2017. “We at Silversea are thrilled to announce this… Read the full press release

Hyatt appoints Jen Acerra as VP global brand research and insights; and Heather Geisler, VP creative and field marketing

CHICAGO, 2016-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced it has selected two seasoned executives to join the company’s marketing leadership – Jen Acerra as vice president, global brand research and insights, and Heather Geisler, vice president, creative and field marketing. Acerra will report to Maryam Banikarim, global chief marketing officer,… Read the full press release

Hyatt Regency brand marks its return to one of China’s oldest cities with the opening of Hyatt Regency Xi’an

CHICAGO, 2016-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Regency Xi’an opens in Xi’an, the capital of Shaanxi province in northwest China, and marks the return of the Hyatt Regency brand to one of China’s oldest cities. The 298-room Hyatt Regency hotel fosters connections and serves as a dynamic, energizing place where guests can collaborate and find… Read the full press release

London City Airport receives planning permission for expansion that will transform the airport into one of East London’s largest employers in London’s Royal Docks

LONDON, 2016-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — London City Airport has today received planning permission for expansion from the UK Government which will enable the airport to welcome 6.5 million passengers by 2025 and inject £1.5 billion each year into the economy. The City Airport Development Programme (CADP) is a £344 million privately funded investment which… Read the full press release

London City Airport passengers now can use Facebook Messenger to check real-time information on their flight

LONDON, 2016-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — London City Airport is the first airport in the UK to enable customers to use Facebook Messenger to find out the latest real-time information about their flight. Following a short trial period, from today any passenger who has Facebook Messenger on their device can send their flight number on… Read the full press release

easyJet continues its growth with plans to recruit more than 1,200 new cabin crew positions

Largest cabin crew intake in easyJet’s twenty year history easyJet recently announced recruitment of more than 350 new pilots LONDON, 2016-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has today announced that it is to recruit more than 1,200 new permanent and fixed-term cabin crew positions as the airline continues its growth. easyJet, which… Read the full press release

Cuil-an-Duin Country House in Highland Perthshire presented with VisitScotland’s Five Star Quality Assurance Award

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND, 2016-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — A boutique bed and breakfast in Highland Perthshire has been awarded five stars by the national tourism organisation. Cuil-an-Duin Country House, located just outside Pitlochry, was presented with VisitScotland’s highest Quality Assurance (QA) accolade in recognition of its exceptional standards. Originally built as a private residence for the… Read the full press release

Dundas Castle’s resident dogs welcomed VisitScotland’s Ambassadog George to help with his tourism training

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND, 2016-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The golden retrievers, Burn, Beech, and Bark, who have featured on ABC News in the US, were pleased to show the tourism ropes to George as he sets off on his new role as the official canine ambassador representing the spirit of Scotland. As a five star venue… Read the full press release

British Airways to debut state-of-the-art hi-tech headsets on its business class-only flights between London City and New York

LONDON, 2016-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — New state-of-the-art hi-tech headsets are to make their debut on British Airways’ business class-only flights between London City and New York from August 1. Designed for the discerning frequent business traveller, the very latest Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless headphones deliver stunning sound and true long-haul performance, thanks to an amazing… Read the full press release

Cessna TTx piston aircraft receives certifications from EASA, Argentina’s National Civil Aviation Administration and Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines

OSHKOSH, Wis., 2016-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Cessna Aircraft Company, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced at the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture its high-performance Cessna TTx piston aircraft has received certifications from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) as well as Argentina’s National Civil Aviation Administration and… Read the full press release

Cessna debuts enhanced version of its Cessna Turbo Stationair T206H single-engine piston aircraft — the Cessna Turbo Stationair HD

OSHKOSH, Wis., 2016-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Cessna Aircraft Company, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today debuted at the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture the Cessna Turbo Stationair HD, the company’s enhanced version of its Cessna Turbo Stationair T206H single-engine piston aircraft. The Cessna Turbo Stationair HD is now… Read the full press release

Textron Aviation to provide factory-direct training to Cessna and Beechcraft piston aircraft customers

OSHKOSH, Wis., 2016-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced at the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture that all Cessna and Beechcraft piston aircraft customers purchasing new aircraft can now receive factory-direct training from a team of experienced instructor pilots specializing in the company’s piston product line. “This… Read the full press release

Preferred Hotels & Resorts launches the #FamilyTravelTruth contest

CHICAGO, 2016-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Today, Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, launches the #FamilyTravelTruth contest. The hashtag campaign celebrates the unpredictable and chaotic moments that go hand-in-hand with family travel and puts a call out to families to share their favorite unfiltered moments on Instagram. Each week from July… Read the full press release

Preferred Hotels & Resorts announces global partnership with UnionPay International

CHICAGO, 2016-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Today, Preferred Hotels & Resorts – the world’s largest independent hotel brand – entered into a global partnership with UnionPay International – the most widely used and influential bank card payment network – as part of its continuous campaign to court the booming Chinese outbound market by making it… Read the full press release

Holiday Inn and IHG® Rewards Club launch new Inn Business promotion for small business travelers

New Inn Business Offer from the Holiday Inn Brand and IHG®Rewards Club Helps Small Business Travelers Earn Elite Status Faster ATLANTA, 2016-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies,  today announces the results of the Holiday Inn® Small Business Traveler Study conducted by Kelton Global, which reveals… Read the full press release

Oakwood Worldwide® adds Canary Wharf, Kensington and Fitzrovia to its London portfolio

LONDON, 2016-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide®, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions, has added three new locations of luxury, serviced apartments to its London portfolio: Canary Wharf, Kensington and Fitzrovia. “We are very excited to announce these new apartments, which join our other recent opening in Clerkenwell and strengthen… Read the full press release