RICCARDO CASALINO IS THE THIRD C-LEVEL APPOINTMENT OF 2015 Geneva, 2015-5-1 — /Travel PR News/ — MSC Cruises S.A., the world’s largest privately-owned cruise line, and market leader in the Mediterranean, announced today that Riccardo Casalino had joined the Company’s executive leadership at its global headquarters, in Geneva, Switzerland, as the new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)…. Read the full news article
Adelaide, Australia, 2015-4-30 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) and international investment company Pro Invest Group have signed a franchise agreement for a 245-room Holiday Inn Express hotel in Adelaide’s Central Business District (CBD). The hotel is the third to be signed under the master development agreement between IHG and Pro Invest, which… Read the full news article
Buckinghamshire, UK, 2015-4-30 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies with operations in nearly 100 countries worldwide, has today announced the relaunch of its external facing Employer Brand. The new brand identity, ‘All of you at IHG’, has evolved from in-depth market research which revealed the importance… Read the full news article
84th Property to Join Exclusive Portfolio of Independent Hotels. PANAMA, 2015-4-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International’s (NASDAQ: MAR) exclusive portfolio of independent hotels, announced today the addition of the new and stunning 391-room Sortis Hotel, Spa & Casino in Panama City, Panama. This marks the second hotel for Autograph Collection… Read the full news article
(Joint Release With Airbus) SINGAPORE, 2015-4-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Construction of the new Airbus Asia Training Centre (AATC) in Singapore is now underway, following the completion of initial ground-breaking works. Due to open in the first quarter of 2016, the new facility will offer type rating and recurrent training courses for all in-production… Read the full news article
ST. PAUL, Minn., 2015-4-30 — /Travel PR News/ — A pair of accomplished anglers from the Lake Vermilion area will host Gov. Mark Dayton and Lt. Gov. Tina Smith for the 2015 Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener on Saturday, May 9. Tim “Buck” Lescarbeau will fish with Gov. Dayton, and Casey Sunsdahl will fish with Lt. Gov. Smith…. Read the full news article
Pioneering partnership with world’s leading technology provider Leadership position for IHG, as it focuses on innovation and development of bespoke technology LONDON, 2015-4-30 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (“IHG”) today announces that it is to continue its strategic relationship with Amadeus, the world’s leading provider of advanced technology solutions for the global travel industry…. Read the full news article
Shot in Paris, Film Marks Second Original Film Production from the Marriott Content Studio Bethesda, Md., 2015-4-29 — /Travel PR News/ — In anticipation of its second original short film, the Marriott Content Studio in collaboration with the company’s flagship Marriott Hotels brand today released the trailer for French Kiss. The mystical romance shot in Paris… Read the full news article
Chevy Chase, Md., 2015-4-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. announced today that The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago will become a full participant in The Ritz-Carlton hotel portfolio and all of its programs. Guests will be able to make reservations on www.ritzcarlton.com and will be eligible for benefits of The Ritz-Carlton Rewards guest loyalty… Read the full news article
Patrons to Enjoy Inspired Batched Cocktails, Locally-Sourced Products, a Spanish inspired Wines-by-the-glass and Tapas Menu, and More Miami, Fla., 2015-4-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) announced today the launch of the AC Hotel Miami Beach’s “Miami CULTure Project,” a collaboration program with Miami artists and influencers. “Beyond the sun, beach… Read the full news article
Langley, UK, 2015-4-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport (NYSE: TVPT), a leading Travel Commerce Platform providing distribution, technology, payment and other solutions for the $8 trillion global travel and tourism industry, today announced the appointment of Steven Chambers to its Board of Directors. The appointment is effective immediately. Mr Chambers will also become a member… Read the full news article
PARIS, 2015-4-29 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of the restructuring of HotelInvest’s assets, Accor announces the sale and franchise-back of 29 hotels (3,354 rooms) in Germany (18 hotels, 2,167 rooms) and the Netherlands (11 hotels, 1,187 rooms) for a total value of €234 million. The selling price amounts to €209m. The buyer has… Read the full news article
CINCINNATI, 2015-4-29 — /Travel PR News/ — New propane-powered buses will be transporting students in the Council Rock School District in Newtown, Pa. beginning with the 2015-16 school year. The district recently approved a new contract with First Student to provide transportation services for the next seven years. As part of the agreement, the company will replace… Read the full news article
Moscow, 2015-4-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot (Moscow Exchange ticker: AFLT) has released an updated version of its app for iPhone and iPad that includes support for Apple Watch among a number of new additions designed to maximise user convenience. Anyone with an Apple Watch can see the Special Offers and My Reservations sections of the app, with information updated every time the… Read the full news article
Moscow, 2015-4-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot children amenity kit for kids from 6 to 11 years was awarded by annual international Travel Plus Airline Amenity Bag Awards. Amenity bag for children from 3 to 6 was also rewarded by the jury and entered nomination short-list. Children amenity kits design deserves special attention. All amenity kits were decorated with children drawings — winners of the art… Read the full news article
GBTA Conference 2015 Toronto Gains Momentum with Record Attendance Toronto, 2015-4-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) Canada held its 11th annual conference from April 20-22 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, in Toronto. True to its theme, Business in Motion, the conference was a hub of activity with a record number… Read the full news article
Jackson Hole, 2015-4-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has announced the appointment of Michael Mestraud as General Manager of Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole – the only address in Wyoming to earn a Five-Star rating from the Forbes Travel Guide. Mestraud arrived in Jackson Hole after 15 years with… Read the full news article
Prime location in the heart of Seoul, with easy access to the city’s hippest areas and historic sites 317 light-filled guest rooms and suites 7 high concept, high design restaurants and bars A modern spa, plus 3-storey health club Naturally lit, state-of-the-art function spaces for business and social gatherings World renowned, highly personalised Four Seasons… Read the full news article
HMSHost recognized by ACI-NA at the Business of Airports Conference with Excellence in Airport Concessions Awards PHOENIX, AZ, 2015-4-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Global restaurateur HMSHost was recognized by Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) through the Excellence in Airport Concessions Awards contest with awards for Real Food Daily at Los Angeles International Airport and for Cool… Read the full news article
WASHINGTON, D.C., 2015-4-28 — /Travel PR News/ — In comments submitted today to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) outlined several key areas of recent proposed rules for the operation of small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) that should be enhanced to maintain the safety of the national airspace system (NAS). “We… Read the full news article
BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2015-4-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced a new 5-year partnership agreement with two quality Flight Training organizations for the provision of cadet pilots to the airline. Courses will start from September 2015 and will initially involve up to 40 cadets… Read the full news article
Muharraq, Bahrain, 2015-4-28 — /Travel PR News/ — In line with its continuous efforts to further enhance its relationship with key partners and customers, Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) – the managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA) – hosted an appreciation dinner for travel agents and airline country managers from the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia… Read the full news article
JERSEY, 2015-4-27 — /Travel PR News/ — This year’s JAYF (Jersey Association for Youth and Friendship) Open Gardens programme begins in St Lawrence with the beautiful gardens of Domaine des Vaux. Open on Sunday 26th April by kind permission of Marcus Binney CBE and his wife Anne, these glorious gardens were created in the early… Read the full news article
JERSEY, 2015-4-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Jersey has today been named among the ten best rated islands in Europe in the 2015 Travellers’ Choice™ awards for Islands, announced by TripAdvisor®, the world’s largest travel site*. Jersey ranked ahead of Majorca, Capri, Tenerife and Corsica to be named the sixth best rated island in Europe,… Read the full news article
LONDON, 2015-4-27 — /Travel PR News/ — In 2015 Chatsworth is set to launch a major new literary festival ‘The Chatsworth Festival – Art Out Loud‘, running from Friday 18 to Sunday 20 September. The three day event is inspired by the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire’s passion for the arts and will feature a… Read the full news article
DENVER, 2015-4-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The weather is warming, the days are getting longer and Colorado is gearing up for the sights and sounds of festival season. Colorado is a popular destination for film buffs and music goers alike with events set against gorgeous backdrops from the Telluride Film Festival to Denver’s Underground Music Showcase…. Read the full news article
KUALA LUMPUR, 2015-4-27 — /Travel PR News/ — AirAsia, the region‟s leading and largest low-cost carrier was recognized with the „Best Social Media Engagement‟ Awards at the World Bloggers and Social Media Awards 2015 held in conjunction with the Malaysia Social Media Week 2015 in Kuala Lumpur yesterday. The airline was recognized for its active… Read the full news article
Global hospitality company also named as one of the top 10 companies for Supplier Diversity, Global Diversity, and Diversity Councils. Parsippany, N.J., 2015-4-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Recognized for the recruitment, professional development, and inclusive environment provided to all associates, guests and customers, Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN), one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, was named… Read the full news article
WHISTLER, BC, 2015-4-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Whistler Blackcomb continues to be recognized for its proactive approach towards sustainability and energy conservation. This Earth Day, the ski resort is proud and honoured to be named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for the seventh consecutive year by the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers. “We are grateful… Read the full news article
CHICAGO, 2015-4-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Today, the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) presented an award for sustainability to The Grove, Inc. (TGI) for its commitment to sustainability at O’Hare International Airport. The event highlighted TGI’s achievement of the highest level of certification under the CDA Sustainable Airport Manual(SAM) Concession & Tenants – Operation… Read the full news article