Hebron, KY, 2016-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — In 2015 CVG experienced its largest passenger growth since 2005. Total passenger traffic increased 6.6 percent over 2014, while local passengers increased 16 percent. This represents 367,000 new passengers year-over-year. Cargo traffic grew by 11.3 percent in 2015. For the first time in its history, CVG experienced over… Read the full press release
Grand Hyatt San Francisco International Airport slated to open in spring 2019 SAN FRANCISCO, 2016-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is hosting a reception to celebrate the launch of the relationship with Hyatt Corporation to manage and brand the future Grand Hyatt San Francisco International Airport, slated to open in the… Read the full press release
Munich, Germany, 2016-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — At a gala evening in Beverly Hills, the US magazine Premier Traveler announced the selection of Munich Airport as the Best Airport in its ‘2015 Best Of’ awards. This honor was the outcome of an extensive survey conducted by the industry journal between May and September of last… Read the full press release
PARIS, FRANCE, 2016-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — On 14 January 2016, Air France was awarded the “best first class available on flights between Greater China and Europe” prize. The Company was presented this award as part of the Hurun Best of the Best Awards. This ceremony was organized in Shanghai by the Hurun Report, a… Read the full press release
easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has reached a key milestone in its operation by carrying 40 million passengers to and from Bristol Airport since it launched services 14 years ago. BRISTOL, UK, 2016-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Since introducing its first flights from Bristol in 2001, the airline has grown significantly. It is now easyJet’s largest… Read the full press release
Nearly 40 million views across all social media platforms makes the video #1 of its kind Commended by top tier national press as ‘among the best of all time’ New brand campaign video also a hit with fans DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways’ new safety video featuring FC Barcelona players Messi,… Read the full press release
New Lifestyle Hotel Supports Global ‘Renaissance’ of the Brand, With Contemporary Design and Programming for Next Gen Business Travelers “Mixodiology” rooftop celebration planned for Montreal en Lumiere’s La Nuit Blanche, Feb. 27, 2016 Montreal, QC, Canada, 2016-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Many consider arts the lifeblood of Montreal, named a UNESCO City of Design for… Read the full press release
First CS100 aircraft that is scheduled to enter service with SWISS in Q2 2016 is structurally completed SWISS pilots fly the CS100 aircraft for first time as they commence training in Mirabel, Québec C Series aircraft completes North American route proving; readies for European route proving Airfinance Conference Dublin 2016, 2016-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier… Read the full press release
Davos, Switzerland, 2016-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group(IHG®) today launches its 2016 Trends Report: Meaningful Membership: Transforming Membership in The Age of I, at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. The report challenges brands to engage with consumers in a way that builds Membership Communities, a powerful asset for brands in… Read the full press release
Nanjing, China, 2016-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International today announced the opening of Renaissance Nanjing Olympic Centre Hotel, its first hotel in Nanjing, recognized as one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China. Renaissance Hotels is a highly acclaimed hotel brand appealing to next generation lifestyle business travelers who seek to discover unexpected… Read the full press release
Drawing on its green surroundings, new hotel will foster connections and inspiration CHICAGO, CITY, Country, 2016-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Hyatt Regency Changchun, marking the first Hyatt-branded hotel in the capital city of Jilin province, northeast China, and the first high-end business hotel to open in the… Read the full press release
SHANNON, IRELAND, 2016-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Shannon Airport has achieved growth again in 2015, with its passenger numbers for last year showing a 5% increase on 2014. This is the third successive year of passenger number increases at the airport. 2015 passenger numbers grew to 1,714,872 – the first year since 2010 that the… Read the full press release
SHANNON, IRELAND, 2016-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Fly Shannon Holiday Show is making a welcome return to the UL Arena in Limerick on February 20th and 21st, after a 9 year hiatus. Visitors to the show will be able to take advantage of free entry, along with deals only available at the show, prize… Read the full press release
SYDNEY, 2016-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Australian actor Chris Hemsworth has been announced as the global ambassador for Tourism Australia’s new campaign, which will focus on the country’s world-class aquatic and coastal experiences. Tourism Australia Managing Director, John O’Sullivan, said that whilst Australia would still be the star of its latest campaign, Chris Hemsworth would… Read the full press release
WHISTLER, BC, 2016-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Labatt, Monster Energy, TELUS, Quiksilver, Stanley Black & Decker, GoPro and Oakley were awarded top honors at Whistler Blackcomb’s Partner Marketing Awards held on December 9, 2015. Categories included: Most Innovative Activation, Best Employee Engagement, Best Bang for the Buck, Best Integration of Talent, Best Summer Activation, Best… Read the full press release
WHISTLER, BC, 2016-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Whistler Blackcomb has been named one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People in 2016. The annual competition recognizes employers offering the nation’s best workplaces and programs for young people entering the work force. This year marks the fifth consecutive year the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers… Read the full press release
World’s Largest Cruise Ship Introduces All-New Shows, Original Productions and More MIAMI, Country, 2016-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International’s newest and hottest ship yet, Harmony of the Seas – sailing to Europe’s most popular destinations in the Western Mediterranean, beginning May 2016 – is setting the stage for an entertainment ensemble unlike anything… Read the full press release
BANGKOK, 2016-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has gathered a dynamic range of international speakers from around the world to share their insights and knowledge at the upcoming Adventure Travel and Responsible Tourism Conference and Mart 2016 (AT&RTCM 2016) in Chiang Rai, Thailand. The event, generously hosted by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), will… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways’ A350 and A380, and Qatar Executive’s Bombardier Global 5000 to be on display Qatar Airways, the global launch A350 customer, will celebrate one year anniversary of A350 operations Award-winning airline welcomes visitors at the show DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways today announced it will exhibit three aircraft at the… Read the full press release
ROCKVILLE, Md., 2016-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, Hidrock Propertiesand Concord Hospitality celebrated the grand opening of the new Cambria hotel & suites NY – Times Square in style last night with a vintage winter wonderland. Guests were treated to music by famed… Read the full press release
Affected locations and respective at-risk dates are available at www.hyatt.com/protectingourcustomers CHICAGO, 2016-Jan-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) has completed its investigation of the previously announced payment card incident. The investigation identified signs of unauthorized access to payment card data from cards used onsite at certain Hyatt-managed locations, primarily at restaurants, between… Read the full press release
Budapest Airport has published an invitation for tender for a 7- 10 year concession to operate the advertising sites at the airport. The airport operator is seeking companies with international experience in the sale and operation of advertising at transport hubs such as airports, railway terminals, metro lines. BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2016-Jan-15 — /Travel PR News/… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2016-1-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Attention all contractors and suppliers of every size and specialty! The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) will host a Contractor Open House on Friday, February 5, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the UIC Forum. Don’t miss this chance to network in person with prime contractors and… Read the full press release
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2016-1-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh announces the appointment of Ahmed Fawzy as its new Executive Chef. Chef Fawzy will be overseeing all of the Hotel’s food & beverage operations that include the Lobby Lounge, The Grill, Elementsand ROSSO as well as in-room dining. Chef Fawzy has had… Read the full press release
Montréal, 2016-1-14 — /Travel PR News/ — As a result of a change in Bombardier’s strategic approach to aircraft sales, Bombardier and TAG Aeronautics have amicably elected to end their contractual agreements. This concludes nearly 40 years in which TAG Aeronautics served as Bombardier’s exclusive sales representative and distributor for new Challenger and Global series… Read the full press release
Doha, Qatar, 2016-1-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts and Katara Hospitality, two of the world’s leading hospitality companies, have entered into a master partnership agreement for the recently launched Murwab Hotel Group, Katara Hospitality’s standalone hotel operating division. Effective immediately, four of Murwab Hotel Group’s existing luxury hotels in Qatar and… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-1-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) congratulates the Government of Brazil for adopting new policies that exempt tourist visas for citizens from the U.S. Australia, Canada and Japan during Brazil’s hosting of the 2016 Olympics, 1 June to 18 September 2016. Brazil is a strong tourism economy,… Read the full press release
U.S. Business Travel Spending to Hit $299.9 Billion in 2016, $310.4 Billion in 2017 Alexandria, VA, 2016-1-14 — /Travel PR News/ — U.S. business travel will continue to grow at stable and steady rates over the next two years, despite significant headwinds from Asia Pacific, Latin America and the Middle East. These findings are part of the… Read the full press release
Project Will Deliver the Largest Combined Hotel and Convention Center in Colorado Bethesda, Md., 2016-1-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR), RIDA Development Corp. and Ares Management, L.P. (NYSE: ARES), held a VIP ceremony yesterday on the 85-acre site of the two million-square-foot Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center to celebrate… Read the full press release
ATLANTA, 2016-1-13 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has named Michael Torres Vice President of Corporate Communications, The Americas. Torres will provide strategic counsel to protect and enhance the reputation of IHG and its family of brands for the region, which includes the U.S., Latin America, Canada… Read the full press release