SEATTLE, 2015-8-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Anchorage, Alaska, has won the bid to serve as host of the 2016 Adventure Travel World Summit (ATWS). The Summit is the Adventure Travel Trade Association’s (ATTA) premiere annual gathering of the global adventure tourism industry for inspiration and education as well as networking and showcasing new adventure products and… Read the full press release
Toronto, Canada, 2015-8-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Brand awareness is often thought of as an outward looking approach, where companies look to raise the level of consumer recognition of their image and experiences as well as their products and services to the public. However, in today’s interconnected world, employee engagement is crucial in an era in… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Resort Orlando recognised for excellence in the category of Best Family Program Orlando, FL, 2015-8-20 — /Travel PR News/ — International luxury travel network Virtuoso announced the winners of its prestigious 2015 Best of the Best hotel awards on August 12, 2015 at its 27th annual Virtuoso Travel Week conference, where Four Seasons… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts appoints Rolf Lippuner as new General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2015-8-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has announced the appointment of Rolf Lippuner as General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh. Lippuner, who joined Four Seasons in 2008, was… Read the full press release
Costa Mesa, CA, 2015-8-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Burba Hotel Network (BHN), hosts of the upcoming Hotel Investment Conference Europe (Hot.E) 2015, are pleased to announce that this year’s program will feature two special sessions focusing on Montenegro. Hot.E will be held in London on 28-29 September 2015, at the Jumeirah Carlton Tower. A… Read the full press release
Shannon Airport has once again been shortlisted for the World Routes Marketing Awards 2015. SHANNON, IRELAND, 2015-8-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The independent airport has been nominated in the category of Best Marketing of Airports in the world under 4 million passengers, an award that they won last year at a lavish ceremony in Chicago…. Read the full press release
About half of the UMs flew in June and July The airline has improved services to children flying alone MADRID, 2015-8-20 — /Travel PR News/ — In the first seven months of 2015, Iberia has assisted nearly 52,000 unaccompanied minors, 2% more than last year. Summer is one of the peak periods in which the… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2015-8-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Strategic Hotels & Resorts, Inc.(NYSE: BEE) announced today that its Board of Directors is exploring possible strategic alternatives for the Company, including the potential sale of the Company. The Company has retained J.P. Morgan as financial advisor. “Our Board of Directors and management team remain committed to acting… Read the full press release
June Delivered Highest International Traffic in Airport’s History BALTIMORE, MD, 2015-8-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport today announced that passenger traffic continues to climb with 22,761,893 passengers recorded in Fiscal Year 2015. That figure, an increase of 2.4 percent over the previous fiscal year, represents an all-time fiscal year record… Read the full press release
The Czech Republic and UNWTO have signed a two-year Cooperation Plan on the occasion of UNWTO Secretary-General Taleb Rifai’s first official visit to the country (Prague, Czech Republic, 3-4 August 2015). MADRID, 2015-8-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Mr. Rifai’s visit followed an invitation from the Minister for Regional Development, Karla Šlechtová, with whom he… Read the full press release
Revenue increased by 8.9% to R7.7 billion (2014: R7.1billion) Aeronautical revenue R4.9 billion (63% of total revenue) Non-aeronauticalrevenue R2.8 billion (37% of total revenue) Operating profit increased by 17.2% to R3.8 billion (2014: R3.2 billion) After-tax profits decreased by 8.5% to R1.6 billion (2014: R1.7 billion) Capital expenditure decreased by 11% to R826 million (2014:… Read the full press release
New code-share agreement between Qatar Airways and Royal Air Maroc set to further enhance a landmark business partnership signed between the two airlines DOHA, Qatar, 2015-8-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways and Royal Air Maroc are set to further strengthen their recent business partnership with the launch of new code-share routes across Royal Air Maroc’s… Read the full press release
Company to offer nine journeys covering five locations, with prices from €1* Tickets on sale now at www.megabus.com PERTH, Scotland, 2015-8-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Europe’s leading low-fares coach operator megabus.com today (17 August 2015) announced the launch of new domestic coach journeys in France following the decision to liberalise the coach market. New legislation… Read the full press release
Succeeds Andy Nureddin, who was appointed Vice President and General Manager of Customer Services in July 2015 Will lead a worldwide team of approximately 238 support professionals, including 24/7 Customer Response Centres and broader network of 15 Regional Support Offices Montréal, 2015-8-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Business Aircraft announced today that 28-year company… Read the full press release
Podium finishers at the Audi quattro Winter Games 2015 will be awarded with hand carved greenstone medals. Queenstown, New Zealand, 2015-8-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The gold medal is often what athletes strive for but at the 2015 Audi quattro Winter Games they are going for green. While top of the podium is still… Read the full press release
TORONTO, 2015-8-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The ideal choice for the would-be adventurer not willing to compromise on comfort, Signature Vacations new Off the Beaten Path program will offer the perfect balance between eco-adventures and all inclusive relaxation. Combining a stay in one of the tour operator’s leading resorts with a series of full or… Read the full press release
Joint Release With Singapore GP SINGAPORE, 2015-8-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Light Up The Night Carnival is returning as a two-day event over 22-23 August 2015, in the lead-up to this year’s FORMULA 1 SINGAPORE AIRLINES SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX. This year’s Carnival is held in conjunction with race promoter Singapore… Read the full press release
Diego Boneta, Diane Guerrero and Boyce Avenue Bethesda, Md., 2015-8-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International’s award winning #LoveTravels campaign is launching a new portrait and video series featuring recognized Latino influencers Diane Guerrero (OITNB, Jane the Virgin), Diego Boneta (Scream Queens), and Boyce Avenue (YouTube music sensation). #LoveTravels encourages all travelers to explore… Read the full press release
Bethesda, Md., 2015-8-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) announced today that Tricia Primrose has been appointed Global Chief Communications & Public Affairs Officer. Primrose joins Marriott from Rational 360, a strategic public relations and communications firm where she has been a Partner since 2013 providing counsel and communications support for… Read the full press release
CHRISTCHUCH, New Zealand, 2015-8-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Strong demand for the South Island has seen Qantas add extra flights through the main gateway, Christchurch Airport, over the coming summer. South Island travellers will have the choice of an extra 48 return services between Christchurch and Brisbane and 15 return services between Christchurch and Sydney…. Read the full press release
DUBAI, U.A.E., 2015-8-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Gerry’s dnata, the largest ground handler in Pakistan, has ramped up its scale of operations in Pakistan with the commencement of its service at three new airports in Pakistan investing over USD four million, further underpinning its position as a key aviation partner in the country. To… Read the full press release
A Four Seasons success story landing on the Mediterranean shores Alexandria, Egypt, 2015-8-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano announces the appointment of Ali Mohammed to the position of Hotel Manager. After 15 years outside his homeland of Egypt, Ali returns back to the Mediterranean shores with a wide experience that… Read the full press release
SINGAPORE, 2015-8-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International has signed a first-ever multi-million dollar marketing collaboration with the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Changi Airport Group (CAG) to promote cruising out of Singapore and, in turn, attract the cruise line’s largest number of overseas fly-cruise guests here. The tripartite collaboration – which runs… Read the full press release
FIFTH-STRAIGHT MONTH OF GROWTH; EXPORTS GAIN FOR FIRST TIME IN 2015 Oakland, CA, 2015-8-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Imports extended their growth streak to five straight months at the Port of Oakland in July. The Port said today that containerized import volume jumped 8.7 percent last month from a year ago. Exports were up too, albeit marginally…. Read the full press release
FLY OAK AND UBER YOUR WAY AROUND THE BAY Oakland, CA, 2015-8-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Port of Oakland, operator of Oakland International Airport (OAK) announced an agreement with Uber that permits the Transportation Network Company (TNC) to legally operate its uberX product at the Airport. Through the agreement, vehicles are authorized to use uberX… Read the full press release
NEW YORK CITY, 2015-8-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Star Alliance has been named Best Airline Alliance by the readers of Frequent Business Traveler magazine (www.frequentbusinesstraveler.com). The Frequent Business Traveler GlobeRunner Awards recognize the world’s best airlines, hotel chains, automobile manufacturers, car rental agencies, luggage manufacturers, and travel-related websites. “Our road warrior readers singled out Star… Read the full press release
HONG KONG, 2015-8-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) marked a new monthly record in passenger throughput in July 2015. During the month, passenger volume rose by 6.6% to 6.0 million, while flight movements increased by 2.7% to 34,185, when compared to the same month last year. Cargo throughput experienced a… Read the full press release
AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 2015-8-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport has announced that it is revaluing the buildings and services, runway, taxiways and aprons assets within its property plant and equipment portfolio, as well as its investment property portfolio, as at 30 June 2015. Phil Neutze, Auckland Airport’s acting chief financial officer, says, “Our… Read the full press release
Passholders Now Have Access to the Best Terrain on the East Coast and in New Mexico STOWE, Vermont; TAOS, New Mexico, 2015-8-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Mountain Collective™ has widened their geographic reach with the addition of two iconic destinations to its roster. Stowe joins the Mountain Collective as their first resort on the… Read the full press release
Costa Mesa, CA, 2015-8-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Hasmukh P. (H.P.) Rama, chairman of the board and CEO of JHM Hotels, will be honored with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS), January 25-27, 2016, in Los Angeles. This prominent award is presented to an individual who has made significant… Read the full press release