RCI presented the ARDA International Foundation with donation of $50,000 USD to support industry research and education programs

HOLLYWOOD, FLA., 2016-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — RCI presented the ARDA International Foundation (AIF) with a donation of $50,000 USD on May 3, 2016, during ARDA World 2016 in Hollywood, Florida. AIF is a nonprofit organization led by the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) that serves to advance knowledge of the industry through its comprehensive… Read the full press release

RCI welcomes new properties from Grupo Vidanta – The Cascades and Kingdom of the Sun to its RCI and The Registry Collection®exchange networks

Opening in 2018 in Nuevo Vallarta, the properties offer access to a theme park created by visionaries in both the entertainment and hospitality worlds HOLLYWOOD, FLA., 2016-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — RCI, the worldwide leader in vacation exchange, welcomes two new affiliated resorts to its RCI and The Registry Collection®exchange networks. The new properties from… Read the full press release

RCI redesigns its app to allow travelers to search for vacations the way they want

Latest edition of the RCI® member app includes ways to search for vacations by experience type, making the exploration process fun and efficient for members HOLLYWOOD, FLA., 2016-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — With travelers placing increased focus on experiential travel, RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange, has redesigned its app to allow travelers to… Read the full press release

Wizz Air’s newest Airbus A321 graced the Budapest’s airshow

Budapest, Hungary, 2016-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, for only the second time, took part in the airshow held in Budapest on 1 May. This year, Wizz Air participated with its newest Airbus A321, and it was the first time ever an Airbus A321 was… Read the full press release

Chicago Department of Aviation kicks off Military Appreciation Month

CHICAGO, 2016-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Chicago’s airports are ready to honor our military as the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) kicks off Military Appreciation Month. This annual celebration, now in its fifth year, recognizes active and former military personnel traveling through O’Hare and Midway International Airports. Throughout the month of May, the CDA, in… Read the full press release

Norwegian’s loyalty programme Norwegian Reward wins “Best up-and-coming Award” at the 2016 Freddie Awards

LONDON, 2016-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Low-cost airline Norwegian’s loyalty programme, Norwegian Reward, has won the “Best up-and-coming Award” at the 2016 Freddie Awards – the most prestigious member-generated awards in the travel loyalty industry. The “Best up-and-coming Award” otherwise known as the “210 Award” is a new Freddie Award category that honours up-and-coming… Read the full press release

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Pinedale presented with second consecutive Lighthouse Award as top performing property

PINEDALE, Wy., 2016-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Hampton by Hilton, Hilton Worldwide‘s mid-priced hotel brand that serves value-conscious and quality-driven travelers, recently recognized Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Pinedale as a top performing property with a second consecutive Lighthouse Award. The recognition is awarded to hotels that have excelled in service and growing customer loyalty. The hotel was recognized for its high… Read the full press release

Hampton by Hilton announces the opening of its newest property Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Dublin

DUBLIN, Ga. and MCLEAN, Va., 2016-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Worldwide‘s (NYSE: HLT) Hampton by Hilton brand, the global mid-priced hotel that serves value-conscious and quality-driven travelers around the world, today announced the opening of its newest property, Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Dublin. The 70-room hotel joins the Hampton by Hilton family of… Read the full press release

Capella Washington, D.C. rebrands into Rosewood Washington, D.C.

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® takes over management of Capella Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C., 2016-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has been appointed by CTF Georgetown Hotel LLC., new owners of Capella Washington, D.C., to take over the management of the prestigious Georgetown hotel. Effective April 21, 2016 the hotel, formerly owned by… Read the full press release

Carlson announces sale of Carlson Hotels Inc to the Chinese Group HNA

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, 2016-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Yesterday (27 Apr 2016), Carlson has announced the sale of Carlson Hotels Inc to the Chinese Group HNA. This transaction includes the Carlson stake in Rezidor Hotel Group AB, representing 51.3% of shares outstanding. The transaction is subject to receipt of applicable regulatory approvals. Rezidor Hotel Group AB… Read the full press release

RCI partners with Cuba Travel Services to open new doors for timeshare owners

RCI to offer tours to the sought-after destination for RCI Platinum® members residing in the U.S. HOLLYWOOD, FLA, 2016-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange, has opened doors to a new frontier for timeshare owners. The company is offering travel options to Cuba through a new alliance with Cuba Travel… Read the full press release

RCI expands its RCI Platinum® membership program

Newly added benefits take RCI Platinum® membership to the next level HOLLYWOOD, FLA., 2016-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange, recently expanded its RCI Platinum® membership program. Launched in 2010, RCI Platinum is a premium-tier membership level that offers benefits that go above and beyond the standard RCI® subscribing membership… Read the full press release

Hyatt Gold Passport honored with “Best Elite Program” at the 28th annual Freddie Awards

Travelers honor Hyatt Gold Passport with “Best Elite Program” in the Americas and “Best Elite Program” in the Middle East/Asia/Oceania CHICAGO, 2016-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announces that Hyatt Gold Passport was honored with “Best Elite Program” in the Americas and “Best Elite Program” in the Middle East/Asia/Oceania at the… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines to cover peak capacity requirements with five wet lease agreements for the year 2016

• Objective: cover peak capacity requirements • Negotiations with up to five wet lease partners • Wet lease agreement with Adria Airways in cooperation with Nordica takes effect at the beginning of May VIENNA, AUSTRIA, 2016-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Austrian Airlines plans to conclude up to five wet lease agreements for the year 2016…. Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines’ loyalty program Rapid Rewards® named Program of the Year for the Americas by the Freddie Awards

DALLAS, 2016-Apr-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) loyalty program, Rapid Rewards®, has been named Program of the Year for the Americas by the Freddie Awards, one of the most prestigious honors for loyalty programs in the travel industry. Rapid Rewards was also recognized as Best Customer Service at Inside Flyer magazine’s… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways named Best Business Class, and Best Airport Lounge in the Middle East for the Al Mourjan Business Lounge in Hamad International Airport

Publication’s readers chose Qatar Airways as having the best Business Class facilities and the Al Mourjan Business Lounge at Hamad International Airport as the Middle East’s best airport lounge DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Apr-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has been announced as the winner of two prestigious accolades at the Business Traveller Middle East Awards… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Cargo’s dedication to service excellence honored at the 33rd Cargo Airline of the Year event with All-Cargo Carrier award

The prestigious award highlights the airline’s dedication to service excellence and innovation DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Apr-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Cargo was presented with the prestigious All-Cargo Carrier award at the 33rd Cargo Airline of the Year event. The glittering ball was held at the Lancaster London Hotel on 23 April 2016. Mr. Ulrich… Read the full press release

Ofgem and the CAA will share the Enforcement Decision Panel (EDP) set up by Ofgem in 2014

Ofgem and the CAA have today announced that they will share the Enforcement Decision Panel (EDP) set up by Ofgem in 2014, with the CAA having access to the panel for its competition-related regulatory activity. LONDON, 2016-Apr-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Ofgem and the CAA have today announced that they will share the Enforcement Decision… Read the full press release

The new satellite terminal at Munich Airport boasts 27 new gate positions

Historic milestone for Munich Airport Cologne, Germany, 2016-Apr-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Another chapter in the history of Munich Airport will begin on April 26, 2016: with the launch of the new satellite terminal – Germany’s first midfield terminal – Europe’s only five-star airport is again setting new standards for excellent service, passenger comfort and sustainability…. Read the full press release

Earth Day: Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) reaffirms its commitment and efforts toward environmental stewardship

Washington DC, 2016-Apr-28 — /Travel PR News/ — In recognition of this year’s Earth Day, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) today reaffirms its commitment and efforts toward environmental stewardship. The cruise industry takes seriously its great responsibility to preserve and protect the environment, which is fundamental to the industry and essential to providing enjoyable travel experiences… Read the full press release

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) on Cuba: we fully support the rights of all people to travel freely and have the opportunity to experience a wide range of destinations

Washington DC, 2016-Apr-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) welcomes the Cuban government’s positive and fair decision to allow all American citizens equal opportunity to visit Cuba. The cruise industry understands the power that travel has to bring learning and understanding between nations and cultures.  Further, CLIA fully supports the rights of… Read the full press release

U.S. car rental industry may very well be one of early adopters of vehicles that drive themselves – Enterprise Holdings

How Will Autonomous Vehicles Impact Car Rental? ST. LOUIS, 2016-Apr-28 — /Travel PR News/ — In the not-too-distant future, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car customers may be renting vehicles that drive themselves. That will be one of the key points offered by Enterprise Holdings’ Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer… Read the full press release

Helsinki Airport prepares for 20 million annual passengers by 2020

Vantaa, FINLAND, 2016-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The Helsinki Airport is going through a large-scale expansion that aims to improve the airport’s facilities as well as strengthen its competitive position among the big European airports. The improvements are expected to take several years. The development program for the Helsinki Airport was launched in spring 2014… Read the full press release

Marriott International opens The Zhejiang Taizhou Marriott Hotel in China

Taizhou, Zhejiang, 2016-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is pleased to announce the opening of The Zhejiang Taizhou Marriott Hotel, marking the debut of Marriott International’s iconic flagship brand in the city of Taizhou, Zhejiang province of China. Being the first five-start international hotel in the dynamic Huangyan area, Taizhou’s new… Read the full press release

Marriott International announced its newest venture with the Youth Career Initiative (YCI) in Puerto Rico

San Juan, Puerto Rico, 2016-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) announced its newest venture with the Youth Career Initiative (YCI) in Puerto Rico with training courses at three of our properties in San Juan, including The San Juan Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton San Juan and Dorado Beach, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve. Through a global… Read the full press release

United Arab Emirate’s first Renaissance Hotel to open at the end of 2016

Hotel amongst five new properties set to open in the UAE in 2016 and nine scheduled to open by 2018 Renaissance Hotel debut to be preceded by Abu Dhabi’s first Marriott Hotel and followed by UAE’s second Autograph Collection Hotel Dubai, UAE, 2016-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International has revealed details of the United… Read the full press release

Hilton Belgrade to open 2018

Hilton Belgrade Expected to Open 2018 in Central Location BELGRADE, Serbia and MCLEAN, Va., 2016-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) today announced plans to enter Serbia with the signing of a management agreement with Belaga Management Company D.O.O. The agreement paves the way for an upscale Hilton hotel in Serbia’s capital city, Belgrade,… Read the full press release

Lufthansa: Verdi union called for token strikes at Frankfurt, Munich, Düsseldorf, Cologne/Bonn, Dortmund and Hanover airports on Wednesday 27 April

COLOGNE, GERMANY, 2016-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The Verdi union has called for token strikes in the areas of ground handling, passenger checks and (partly) airport fire services at Frankfurt, Munich, Düsseldorf, Cologne/Bonn, Dortmund and Hanover airports on Wednesday 27 April. As a result, there will be extensive cancellations of flights on Wednesday at Lufthansa’s… Read the full press release

12 awards for Serena Hotels at the 2016 World Travel Awards in Zanzibar, Tanzania

Zanzibar, Tanzania, 2016-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — It was a victorious night for Serena Hotels , East Africa’s leading hotel group, scooping 12 awards including the top Award ,Africa’s Leading Hotel Brand  at the 2016 World Travel Awards held at Diamonds La Gemma dell’Est in Zanzibar, Tanzania. Regarded as the “Oscars” of the travel industry… Read the full press release

Cape Verde’s international airports to implement Amadeus Airport Common Use Service (ACUS) and Altéa Departure Control (DC)

Amadeus revolutionises check-in systems at Cape Verde’s international airports with Amadeus Airport Common Use Service (ACUS). The use of common infrastructure means increased flexibility and scalability of airport operations and a reduction in operating costs for the airport and their airline customers. MADRID, SPAIN, 2016-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — In a country spanning an… Read the full press release