ST. LOUIS, 2016-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Enterprise Holdings, the world’s largest car rental company, today announced it has acquired vRide, a vanpooling company that has been serving U.S. commuters for almost 40 years while also providing American business leaders one of the most resourceful, efficient and sustainable transportation solutions available. Enterprise Holdings purchased… Read the full press release
Washington DC, 2016-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) gathered together its cruise community, including cruise line executives, travel agency leaders and key suppliers and partners, for CLIA’s annual Congressional Cruise Caucus where they will engage with Washington, D.C.’s legislative and political leaders. One of CLIA’s primary goals is to educate policy… Read the full press release
McLean, VA, 2016-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — “I am proud to be chosen for this great honor from EY,” said J.W. Marriott, Jr. “At Marriott, we lead by example and encourage innovation, which fuels our growth in a competitive industry. This award represents the passion and pride I have in our company. That is why… Read the full press release
Shanghai, China, 2016-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today welcomes a new member to its fast growing portfolio in China with the opening of the 259-room Courtyard by Marriott Shanghai Fengxian. Under a long term franchise agreement with the New Development Group, the hotel is operated by New Development Group. It… Read the full press release
KIEV, UKRAINE, 2016-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Preceding Ukrainian Athletic Championship, Ukraine International Airlines and Ukrainian Athletic Federation signed Memorandum on cooperation and interaction. The document was signed by Sergey Fomenko, UIA Vice President Commerce, and Igor Gotsul, UAF President, at Olimpiyskiy National Sports Complex. “We seized the opportunity to lend support to our sportsmen,… Read the full press release
KIEV, UKRAINE, 2016-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Ukraine International Airlines and Tabletochki International Charity Fund summarize the performance of the first year of the joint charity program. Over eighty seriously ill children and their families, that needed to travel abroad to receive medical care, were provided with free tickets. In summer 2015, UIA and Tabletochki… Read the full press release
The departures hall at Brussels Airport is all set for the start of the summer season. Work in the area adjacent to the Diamond building in the departures hall is finished and the area was reopened Friday afternoon. The reopening allows for a larger and smoother passage from the check-in desks to security screening and… Read the full press release
DUBAI, U.A.E., 2016-Jun-20 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata announced today it has reached an agreement to purchase a stake in the Destination Asia Group – a leading Destination Management Company (DMC) in Asia. This acquisition marks dnata’s first foray into Asia’s inbound travel market. Destination Asia is an integrated destination management company (DMC) located in… Read the full press release
Christchurch, New Zealand, 2016-Jun-20 — /Travel PR News/ — A new fund launched today by Christchurch Airport aims to encourage the development of new and creative incentive itineraries for the Canterbury region. The new fund is for businesses in the conference and corporate incentive sector to develop new travel itineraries to encourage more visitors to the… Read the full press release
Shows including Cold Feet and Lewis introduced from mid-June LONDON, 2016-Jun-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Eurostar and ITV Essentials have today announced a new partnership which will extend the range of entertainment available on board from 15th June. Launching on Eurostar’s state-of-the-art fleet of e320 trains, travellers can unlock a range of British drama by… Read the full press release
Website for small and medium size businesses to organise all rail travel Free to use with no credit card or booking fee 24/7 availability LONDON, 2016-Jun-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Virgin Trains today announced the launch of its free booking portal for SMEs, Railblazers. The self booking tool lets businesses reserve all their rail journeys… Read the full press release
Cairo at The First Residence, Egypt, 2016-Jun-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence, a leading luxury hotel in Cairo, has received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for 2016. “We are proud to receive this recognition from TripAdvisor, which is a testament to providing our guests with the highest level… Read the full press release
MANILA, Philippines and MCLEAN, Va., 2016-Jun-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (June 15,2016), the inspired luxury of Conrad Hotels & Resorts makes its debut in the Philippines with the opening of Conrad Manila. Owned by SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation, a subsidiary of SM Investment Corporation and managed by Hilton Worldwide(NYSE: HLT), the 347 room… Read the full press release
£186 million facility houses state-of-the-art baggage and early bag store systems Development improves efficiency and reduces delays both on and off the airfield Passengers to long haul flights up in May, with numbers to North America up over 40% LONDON, 2016-Jun-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick marked its busiest-ever May today (+5.8%) by launching its… Read the full press release
BANGKOK, 2016-Jun-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to welcome the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (TDA) as its newest government member. The TDA’s aim is to establish the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah as a destination for leisure and adventure travel whilst maintaining its appeal for sun… Read the full press release
Dubai, UAE, 2016-Jun-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai International (DXB), the world’s number one international airport, welcomed more than 6.9 million passengers in April according to the monthly traffic report issued by operator Dubai Airports today. Passenger numbers reached 6,978,268 in April, up 7.2 per cent from the 6,510,653 guests who visited the airport in… Read the full press release
São José dos Campos, 2016-Jun-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Embraer announces that it has commenced the succession process for its CEO position, continuing the work developed by Mr. Frederico Fleury Curado in the last decade. Paulo Cesar de Souza e Silva, an Embraer senior executive since 1997 and currently its President and CEO Commercial Aviation,… Read the full press release
Bangkok, 2016-Jun-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited has recently launched a photo contest, “Share Your Magic Moments” to celebrate its 48th anniversary. The photo contest will be open to everyone, whether they are professional photographers, amateur photographers, or those who just love taking pictures. Twelve finalists will be selected to participate in… Read the full press release
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, 2016-Jun-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced that it has appointed Tamara Vallois as Head of Communications, effective immediately. Reporting to Chief Corporate Officer Owain Jones, Vallois is based at the company’s office in Budapest. “Tamara has been with Wizz Air’s communications… Read the full press release
Edinburgh, Scotland, 2016-Jun-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Volunteer groups and individuals, who contribute to Scotland’s historic environment, are being asked to step forward and make themselves known, as entries for the Scottish Heritage Angel Awards 2016 open today – Friday 10th June. Now in its second year, the awards scheme, funded by the Andrew Lloyd… Read the full press release
Scotland’s new lead public body for heritage, Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has appointed Alex Paterson as its Chief Executive. Edinburgh, Scotland, 2016-Jun-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Alex joins HES from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), where he has been Chief Executive since 2010. Alex brings with him a wide range of experience as the current… Read the full press release
As Airbnb for Business triples in growth, new tool allows travel managers to book for employees SAN FRANCISCO, 2016-Jun-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Airbnb, the world’s leading community-driven hospitality company, today announced the launch of a new tool that allows employees to book business travel for co-workers. As business travel has tripled in growth… Read the full press release
DUBAI, U.A.E., 2016-Jun-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, has doubled its cargo capacity to Geneva with the launch of the airline’s second daily flight between Dubai and the Swiss city. The new service, launched on 1st June 2016, offers nearly 140 tons of additional belly-hold cargo capacity every week… Read the full press release
Novosibirsk, Russia, 2016-Jun-14 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines and airberlin, members of the oneworld® global aviation alliance, have extended the scope of their codeshare agreement. This arrangement allows the passengers of S7 Airlines to take flights to another eight cities in Germany in addition to the airline’s own flights to Berlin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Jun-13 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has today opened a new purpose built 2 bay hangar facility at London Gatwick Airport. The innovative hangar design, which is over 5,400 square metres and provides superior thermal properties reducing energy costs, was selected from market leader RUBB buildings. Building commenced in November 2015… Read the full press release
HONG KONG, 2016-Jun-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Marco Polo Hotels has announced the appointment of Mr. Dany Lützel as General Manager of Niccolo Chongqing, the second Niccolo hotel of this luxury brand stable, following the Niccolo Chengdu success story. The hotel is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2017. Prior to Niccolo, Dany… Read the full press release
ARLINGTON, Va., 2016-Jun-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts – the leading U.S.-based global hotel management company – announces that it has been selected to manage the Sheraton Cerritos Hotel recently acquired by Crown Jewel of Pacifica, LLC, which will further invest in capital upgrades to the hotel in the near future…. Read the full press release
ARLINGTON, Va., 2016-Jun-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts – the leading U.S.-based global hotel management company – welcomes Jane Blake to the Company’s executive team as the new global Chief Human Resources Officer. Reporting directly to CEO Jim Abrahamson, Blake is responsible for all aspects of human resources management and development… Read the full press release
Brussels/Yerevan, 2016-Jun-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Blu, the iconic hotel brand driven by innovation and design, has become the first and only upper upscale international hotel brand in Armenia’s capital city, Yerevan. Overlooking the famed Mount Ararat, within walking distance of the respectable embassy district and only a short drive from the charming streets… Read the full press release
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, 2016-Jun-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Rezidor, one of the most dynamic hotel companies worldwide and part of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, announces the Park Inn Apartment Hotel Istanbul Esenyurt. The property with 484 keys will be Rezidor’s largest hotel in Turkey and increases the group’s portfolio in the country to 22 hotels… Read the full press release