MALDIVES, 2015-4-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Maldives has won three awards at the National Dive Travel Awards, at the Marine Dive Fair held in Japan , Tokyo from 3-5 April 2015. Maldives was once again selected as the “Best Dream Destination” at the Marine Diving Awards 2015. This is the 15th consecutive time that… Read the full news article
MALDIVES, 2015-4-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Maldives participates in Azerbaijan International Tourism Fair (AITF) which commenced today in the capital Baku. This is the first time Maldives is represented in the AITF fair by the national tourism board. Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) along with 5 companies with 10 representatives from the… Read the full news article
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2015-4-6 — /Travel PR News/ — I am delighted to announce that our Board of Directors has appointed Eng. Mohamed Mubarak Al Mazrouei as Chief Executive Officer of Abu Dhabi Airports, effective immediately. Eng. Mohamed Al Mazrouei brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience in delivering major infrastructure projects, including… Read the full news article
Hotel marks second hotel in operation part of the partnership with FibraHotel Saltillo, Mexico, 2015-4-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International announced today the opening of the first stage of the 142-room Fairfield Inn & Suites Saltillo, expanding the brand’s roster of Mexico properties to three. A second tower of the hotel with an additional 41 rooms… Read the full news article
Manhattan’s first EDITION in landmark Clock Tower Building Scheduled to Open in May Bethesda, Md., 2015-4-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced it has completed the previously contracted sale of The New York EDITION hotel for net cash proceeds of approximately $343 million. Today’s transaction is the last in a… Read the full news article
Marriott Rewards members Using Marriott Mobile Check-In Have the Chance to Win a Share of Millions of Marriott Rewards Points Bethesda, Md., 2015-4-6 — /Travel PR News/ — To celebrate its millionth mobile check-in, Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) is announcing a sweepstakes across its portfolio of brands. From April 2nd to December 31st, 2015, Marriott Rewards members… Read the full news article
Bethesda, Md., USA and Toronto, Canada, 2015-4-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced it has completed the acquisition of the Delta Hotels and Resorts brand and management and franchise business from Delta Hotels Limited Partnership, a subsidiary of British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (bcIMC). The transaction increases Marriott’s distribution in Canada to more… Read the full news article
Local Team Donating $100 for Every Vehicle Sold in April KANSAS CITY, Kan., 2015-4-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Enterprise Car Sales, a service of Enterprise Rent-A-Car, is partnering with the March of Dimes Greater Kansas to improve the health of mothers and babies in the community. In support of the nonprofit’s premier Kansas City March for… Read the full news article
SINGAPORE, 2015-4-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Agoda.com, one of Asia’s leading hotel booking sites and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), is offering instant room upgrades in eight of the Philippines’ favorite destinations – Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Bohol, Davao, Batangas, Angeles City and Tagaytay. Scoring free upgrades on airlines or hotels or car rentals is… Read the full news article
Auckland, New Zealand, 2015-4-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Experiencing its best period of business for many years, New Zealand’s hotel sector is looking to celebrate its highest achievers as it calls for entries for the 2015 Hotel Industry Awards. “These awards are an opportunity to celebrate leaders in this valuable sector and highlight individuals… Read the full news article
Boutique brand to move in to Union Station neighborhood in winter 2016 ATLANTA, 2015-4-2 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group’s (IHG) Hotel Indigo® brand, which has 61 locations open in 12 countries, announces the signing of its first hotel in the state of Colorado, which will connect guests with Denver’s Lower Downtown neighborhood (LoDo). The Hotel… Read the full news article
A new global business bookings programme from IHG® Rewards Club that offers rewards on all business bookings Buckinghamshire, UK, 2015-4-2 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) today announces the launch of IHG Business Rewards, from the world’s biggest hotel loyalty programme – IHG Rewards Club. IHG Business Rewards is a new, global business… Read the full news article
Signing of two new hotels in Guanajuato and Queretaro mark the extended stay brand’s entry into the country MEXICO, D.F., 2015-4-2 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announces plans to bring the Candlewood Suites® brand to Mexico with the signing of two new properties in the states… Read the full news article
LOS ANGELES, 2015-4-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide®, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions, has added a 141-unit apartment complex in Redwood City, Calif., to its global portfolio through its $4 billion joint venture with Singapore-based Mapletree Group. The property is the third Oakwood-branded property acquired by the Mapletree Group as… Read the full news article
Collaboration Delivers Natural Products for Treatments and Retail Hershey, PA, 2015-4-2 — /Travel PR News/ — This spring, The Spa At The Hotel Hershey is proud to announce its new signature product line in conjunction with TARA Spa Therapy. The Spa is upgrading its Chocolate, Cuban and Noche Azul collections; body treatments; and retail products to… Read the full news article
15th Consecutive Month of Growth Oakland, CA, 2015-4-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakland International Airport (OAK) recorded total enplanements of 730,874 in the month of February 2015, an increase of 6.1 percent from the same month last year. Airline seat capacity, at 974,042 seats, was up 4.7 percent and average load factor for all operations at… Read the full news article
Gallery Hoteles is an independent hotel group that currently runs two hotels which are leaders in terms of quality and personal service: Barcelona’s Gallery Hotel and Malaga’s Hotel Molina Lario, both hotels are part of the Warwick International Hotels Collection. Paseo del Arte Hotel is also an affiliate hotel member which has joined the Collection… Read the full news article
ARLINGTON, Va./LONDON, 2015-4-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts – the leading global hotel management company – today announced the signing of 18 management agreements for a portfolio of U.K. hotels owned by an affiliate of Cerberus Capital Management. With these additions to its managed portfolio, Interstate continues to expand its regional presence and… Read the full news article
Brings time-to-market benefits, reduced costs and hotel retailing innovation Dublin, IRELAND, 2015-4-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Leading online technology partner to the world’s largest travel brands, OpenJaw Technologies a Guestlogix company, today announced that Expedia® Affiliate Network (EAN), a division of one of the world’s largest online travel companies, Expedia, Inc., has joined its Preferred Supplier… Read the full news article
Bombardier Transportation celebrates 100 years of pioneering contributions to the rail signalling industry With over 27 sites worldwide, Bombardier’s international rail control business today partners with customers in over 50 countries BERLIN, 2015-4-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation is celebrating its 100th anniversary of leadership in rail signalling. The centenary… Read the full news article
MONTREAL, 2015-4-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier today announced that it has issued a notice of redemption for all of its outstanding 4.250% Senior Notes due 2016 (the “Notes”). As set forth in the notice of redemption issued today pursuant to the terms of the indenture governing the Notes, the redemption date is April… Read the full news article
• Supervisory Board will decide on his successor at Austrian Airlines • Austrian Airlines and Tyrolean merge on April 1, 2015 • Klaus Froese appointed COO of the Extended Executive Board of Austrian Airlines VIENNA, 2015-4-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Jaan Albrecht, who has been the CEO of Austrian Airlines since November 2011, has… Read the full news article
Fraport Extends Successful Partnership with McDonald’s / 4,000 Square Meter Restaurant Area Restyled – McDonald’s Launches New Restaurant Concept and Indoor Children’s Playground Frankfurt am Main, 2015-3-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Just in time for the arrival of spring, Frankfurt Airport’s “Food Plaza” at Terminal 2 will be reopening on March 31 following a seven-month renovation… Read the full news article
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, 2015-3-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines the largest in Africa is pleased to announce the commencement of mobile payment for online ticket purchase in Ethiopia. The option was made possible with the cooperation of the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) and Flocash an integration system provider. Ethiopian has already implemented since… Read the full news article
Abu Dhabi, 2015-3-30 — /Travel PR News/ — WCA, the world’s largest and most powerful network of independent freight forwarders, with over 5,700 member offices based in 191 countries around the world, has announced its annual WCA Global Conference in 2016 will be held in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Expected… Read the full news article
LONDON, 2015-3-30 — /Travel PR News/ — “The dark clouds of protectionism” gathering over the air travel industry in Europe and the United States pose a significant threat to the millions of travellers who have benefitted from new choice in the market, said Etihad Airways President and Chief Executive Officer James Hogan, in a keynote… Read the full news article
Abu Dhabi, 2015-3-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Guest, Etihad Airways’ award-winning loyalty program, has just been awarded “Editors Special Award” for WalletPlus™, by Cards International, for its new reloadable multi-currency prepaid Visa card that lets travellers earn Etihad Guest Miles as they shop at millions of Visa merchants worldwide. The award, received in recognition… Read the full news article
Vilnius, Lithuania, 2015-3-30 — /Travel PR News/ — In response to the information provided by media regarding possible contributing factors to the Germanwings plane crash, Small Planet Airlines informs that the company follows a standard procedure stating that two crew members must be in the cockpit at all times. If one of the pilots need… Read the full news article
BETHESDA, MD, 2015-3-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Local restaurateur HMSHost, was honored today by Rockville-based nonprofit, Interfaith Works with the Corporate Partnership Award at the 18th Annual Companies Caring Breakfast. Interfaith Works is a nonprofit agency working to meet the needs of the poor and homeless in Montgomery County. The Corporate Partnership Award recognizes a company… Read the full news article
HONG KONG, 2015-3-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The HKIA Environmental Management Recognition Scheme, organised by the Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) to recognize the environmental performance of airport tenants, came to a successful finale, with an award presentation ceremony held today. A total of 42 airport tenants were presented with different awards to commend… Read the full news article