Mandarin Oriental, Geneva introduces a newly renovated meeting and events space

Geneva, Switzerland, 2020-Sep-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Geneva has completed a renovation of its meeting and events space, further enhancing this elegant hotel’s position as the ideal location to host or attend an event in the city. This renovation follows the hotel’s launch of its exclusive signature suite last year, the Royal Penthouse, and encompasses… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Geneva and Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como launch Lake-to-Lake Helicopter Experience accommodation package

Geneva, Switzerland, 2020-Aug-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Geneva and Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como are delighted to announce the launch of a lavish and exciting new accommodation package, Lake-to-Lake Helicopter Experience, which includes a private helicopter flight from Lake Geneva to Lake Como or vice versa. Guests will fly by five-seater helicopter and enjoy spectacular views of… Read the full press release

Emirates resumes flights to Geneva, Los Angeles, Dar es Salaam, Prague, Sao Paulo and Boston

Dubai, UAE, 2020-Jul-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has announced it will resume flights to Geneva (from 15 July), Los Angeles (from 22 July), Dar es Salaam (from 1 August), Prague and Sao Paulo (from 2 August), and Boston (from 15 August), offering customers even more travel options. This will take the airline’s network… Read the full press release

Geneva opens for business

Geneva, Switzerland, 2020-Jul-09 — /Travel PR News/ — As countries come out of lockdown and open their doors to UK visitors, Geneva has begun its return to ‘normal’ with the opening of hotels, restaurants, bars, shops and tourist attractions.   Voted by Forbes as the safest country in the world for Covid-19, UK travellers are free to travel to Switzerland through Geneva… Read the full press release

MSC Cruises USA appoints Rubén Rodríguez as President

Geneva, Switzerland, 2020-Feb-12 — /Travel PR News/ — MSC Cruises USA, the North American arm of MSC Cruises, has appointed Rubén Rodríguez as President and he will join the organisation on 18 March. Mr Rodriguez’s role will be to help the business achieve further growth and strengthen the Company’s strategy in the US region, both… Read the full press release

Tirana International Airport welcomes EasyJet’s new services to Milano and Geneva

Tirana, Albania, 2019-Dec-02 — /Travel PR News/ — EasyJet, the British low-cost airline, has started on Thursday 28th of November 2019 two direct routes from TIA, Italy and Switzerland respectively: Milano from Malpensa Airport and Geneva, from Geneve Aeroport. The flights will be twice a week, on Thursdays and Sundays. The reservations could be done… Read the full press release

British Airways re-opens newly refurbished lounge in Geneva as part of its £6.5 billion investment programme

Geneva is latest British Airways lounge to benefit from £6.5bn investment programme Follows airline’s recently renewed lounges in Johannesburg, New York JFK and San Francisco Larger lounge to host more customers with zoned areas including a lobby bar, peaceful seating area and craft beer room and new catering throughout LONDON, UK, 2019-Nov-25 — /Travel PR… Read the full press release

Deutsche Hospitality announces the second IntercityHotel to be launched in Switzerland will open in Geneva in 2022

New IntercityHotel to open in Geneva Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2019-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Deutsche Hospitality has announced further development plans for its core German, Austrian and Swiss markets. The second IntercityHotel to be launched in Switzerland will open in Geneva in 2022. The IntercityHotel Geneva Airport will be located in the new… Read the full press release

UNWTO hosts Aid for Trade Conference: “Tourism Financing for the 2030 Agenda” in Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland, 2019-Jul-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Tourism’s unique potential as a tool for driving the global sustainable development agenda has taken center stage at a special event hosted by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in Geneva, Switzerland. The session, entitled “Tourism Financing for the 2030 Agenda” was held during the 2019 Global Review of… Read the full press release

Qatar Executive celebrates 10 years of success at EBACE with the announcement of plans of global expansion

Qatar Airways’ private jet charter division to open new offices in Shanghai, London and Moscow later this year Qatar Executive is newly certified by The International Standard for Business Aviation Council (IS-BAO) and Wyvern Wingman DOHA, Qatar, 2019-May-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Executive, the private jet charter division of Qatar Airways Group, is… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva announces Il Lago Restaurant’s recently-confirmed Michelin star

Geneva, Switzerland, 2019-Feb-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Il Lago Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva has just had its star confirmed by the Michelin Guide. “Il Lago’s recently-confirmed Michelin star delights us all the more because it rewards the work and know-how that our team brings to bear on a daily basis and without which we… Read the full press release

Grand Hotel Kempinski Geneva honoured with “Best City Foreign Hotel” Award at the Prime Traveller Awards 2018

Geneva, Switzerland, 2018-Nov-27 — /Travel PR News/ — On the occasion of the ceremony of the Prime Traveller Awards 2018, which took place on November 22 in Moscow, Grand Hotel Kempinski Geneva was honoured to receive the prestigious “Best City Foreign Hotel” Award. The participants in 12 nominations (11 Hotels and 1 Airline) were published in the… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Geneva celebrates the opening of Suite Beauté with the launch of Swiss Beauty & Wellness Experience room package

Hong Kong, 2018-Oct-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Geneva has opened a space dedicated to beauty and relaxation at the hotel in partnership with Maison de Beauté Bellefontaine Switzerland. The contemporary Suite Beauté provides a range of exclusive treatments that guests can enjoy, along with everything else the five-star hotel has to offer, when booking its new Swiss Beauty… Read the full press release

Jet Aviation’s maintenance facility in Geneva installs its first Honeywell JetWave satellite communications hardware system in a Global 6000

Jet Aviation’s maintenance facility in Geneva installs its first Honeywell JetWave satellite communications hardware system in a Global 6000 Basel, Switzerland, 2018-Mar-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Aviation’s maintenance facility in Geneva recently installed its first Honeywell JetWave satellite communications hardware system in a Global 6000. The JetWave satellite terminals operate on Inmarsat Aviation’s GX Ka-band… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways becomes the first airline ever to fly Airbus A350 to the Maldives

Award-winning airline launches its Airbus A350 starting 31 October Doha, Qatar, 2017-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — In a move that makes history, Qatar Airways is proud to announce that it is the first airline ever to fly the state-of-the-art Airbus A350 to the Maldives. The airline has upgraded its current double-daily A330 service to an… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Geneva to host Swiss Michelin-starred Chef, Anton Mosimann for a high-end gastronomy event this autumn

HONG KONG, 2016-Jul-22 — /Travel PR News/ — This autumn Mandarin Oriental, Geneva will host acclaimed Swiss Michelin-starred Chef, Anton Mosimann, for two days of high-end gastronomy. The founder of Cuisine Naturelle and chef to British royalty will prepare his signature dishes for guests at the hotel’s La Riviera restaurant on 22 and 23 September… Read the full press release

Bombardier Aerospace unveiled full-scale mock-up of its new Global 7000 aircraft at the European Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition in Geneva

Bombardier today presented the full-scale mock-up of its new Global 7000 aircraft – a game changer in business aviation The new Global 7000 business jet will provide the experience of a lifetime to its operators Geneva, 2014-5-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Aerospace today unveiled the full-scale mock-up of its new Global 7000 aircraft during a breathtaking show at the European… Read the full press release

Honda Aircraft Company announced several HondaJet achievements and milestones at the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, Switzerland

First Production HondaJet Revealed and Program Update Shared at EBACE 2014 GENEVA, 2014-5-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Honda Aircraft Company announced today several achievements and milestones in the development of the HondaJet during a press conference at the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, Switzerland. The company revealed the first production HondaJet. The… Read the full press release

The Red Carnation Hotel Collection listed 8th in this year’s Sunday Times Top 100 Companies

LONDON, 2014-3-4 — /Travel PR News/ — The Red Carnation Hotel Collection has been listed 8th in this year’s Sunday Times Top 100 Companies. It is the third time Red Carnation Hotels have been listed, having entered in 2012 at number 71 and risen swiftly to 26 last year. The results of this prestigious and highly sought after accolade… Read the full press release

Geneva-based FBO PrivatPort received license to deliver full range of services at Zurich International Airport

Geneva, Switzerland, 2014-2-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — Geneva-based FBO (Fixed Base Operator) PrivatPort, affiliated to Swissport Executive Aviation, received the license to deliver a full range of services at Zurich International Airport as of 1 January 2014. The new FBO license completes the network in Switzerland. Now the business line offers executive aviation assistance at all three main Swiss… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Geneva unveils exclusive Swiss-Made retreat

Hong Kong, 2014-1-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ideal for those looking to enjoy today’s ultimate luxury and learn how to master a most precious asset: Time. Mandarin Oriental, Geneva offers an exclusive and unique retreat which combines a relaxing two night stay in a beautiful room facing the Rhône river with a tailor-made Time Management course and… Read the full press release

Kempinski Hotels celebrates 116 years of hospitality experience with Facebook Promotion

Geneva, Switzerland, 2013-10-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — No other luxury hotel company can claim 116 years of hospitality experience. From its humble beginnings in Berlin to 74 hotels in 30 countries today Kempinski has set the standard for European gastronomy and savoir-vivre. Kempinski invites its Facebook fans to take a journey through the history of the company and… Read the full press release

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reports continued modest improvement in air cargo markets in August, 2013

Geneva, Switzerland, 2013-10-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported a continued modest improvement in air cargo markets in August. August air freight demand was up 3.6% on the previous year. That is considerably better than year-to-date performance of a 0.7% expansion. Demand for air freight began increasing slowly from April, in line with… Read the full press release

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced demand for air travel recorded another solid month of growth in July 2013

Geneva, 2013-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that demand for air travel recorded another solid month of growth in July. Overall revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) were up 5.0% compared to July 2012. All regions were up year-on-year, with emerging markets recording the strongest increases. Capacity rose 5.5% on the previous July,… Read the full press release

World Trade Organization’s Fourth Global Review of Aid for Trade meeting in Geneva emphasized the increasingly prominent role of tourism in developing countries

Madrid/Geneve, 2013-07-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — The developmental impact and potential of tourism was highlighted at the World Trade Organization’s Fourth Global Review of Aid for Trade in Geneva. At the meeting, UNWTO emphasized the increasingly prominent role of tourism in developing countries, particularly Least Developed Countries (LDCs), and called for increased support for tourism in international aid… Read the full press release

Oslo Airport: Swiss Air to start non-stop flights from Oslo to Geneva

2013-07-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — On December 14, 2013 Swiss International Airlines will begin offering flights to Geneva, Switzerland. Flights leave 3 times a week until the end of the winter season March 29th. This new route offers a speedier way to the Swiss Alps and great skiing conditions! The welcoming slopes of Port du Soleil are… Read the full press release

Al Fresco Dining this Summer At Mandarin Oriental’s European Properties

Hong Kong, 2013-04-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental’s European hotels are ideal to visit this summer with a range spectacular gardens, terraces and rooftops with panoramic vistas or lush surroundings to complement the hotels’ innovative dining. The Terrace at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London: Dining with exceptional royal parkland views Overlooking the southern meadows of the… Read the full press release