Choice Privileges launches the “One Stay. Two Stays. Spend it Your Way.” summer promotion

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Jun-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Privileges, the award-winning loyalty program from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), is launching the “One Stay. Two Stays. Spend it Your Way.” seasonal promotion. From June 12 to August 17, 2018, two separate stays at a Choice Hotels property can earn Choice Privileges members enough rewards points to earn… Read the full press release

Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel to offer an exceptional evening dedicated to music on June 21 to celebrate “Fête de la Musique”

Guests of the Hotel, restaurants and bar will have the privilege to attend a private concert in the Hotel’s elegant Rotunda by one of Warner Classics’ greatest talents, the pianist composer RIOPY Saint-Jean Cap-Ferrat, France, 2018-Jun-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Every year on June 21, France traditionally celebrates the “Fête de la Musique” with… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria turns its beach into a Football Arena just in time for the 2018 World Cup

Summer event is in partnership with WE, CIB Wealth and IRAM jewelry Alexandria, Egypt, 2018-Jun-15 — /Travel PR News/ — For all football lovers, Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria has turned its beach into an amazing fan zone in the open air by the sea, reflecting the unique ambiance of the city. The Football Arena is set with three… Read the full press release

BOURBON STEAK at Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC named the Wine Program of the Year at the 2018 RAMMY Awards

It’s a Winn Win for Head Sommelier Winn Robertson and his team from the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington Washington, DC, U.S.A., 2018-Jun-15 — /Travel PR News/ — On June 10, 2018 BOURBON STEAK at Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC, was named the Wine Program of the Year at the 2018 RAMMY Awards Gala of the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington…. Read the full press release

Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel welcomes Florent Margaillan as Executive Pastry Chef

Saint-Jean Cap-Ferrat, France, 2018-Jun-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Florent Margaillan is the Executive Pastry Chef of Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel as of June 25, 2018. In his new role, he’ll redesign the dessert menus for the property’s three restaurants: the chic French Riviera bistro La Véranda, the pool-side grill at Club Dauphin, and the Michelin-starred restaurant Le Cap. At… Read the full press release

Spain Summer Holiday Spending 2018 Report: The Top 3 best value destinations are Gran Canaria, Costa Tropical and the Costa Blanca

MALAGA, Spain, 2018-Jun-14 — /Travel PR News/ — If you’re looking for a last-minute budget holiday this summer, then Spain is your best bet in Europe. Spain is a hot favourite holiday spot for Brits with more than 19 million Brits choosing to holiday there in 2017. Cheap flights and accommodation don’t necessarily mean a cheap… Read the full press release

Brussels Airport greets visitors with a initiative dedicated to the tourist highlights of Flanders

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Jun-13 — /Travel PR News/ — In the next 3 years, 75 million travellers at Brussels Airport will be met with a brand-new experience project dedicated to the tourist highlights of Flanders. At various places in the airport’s 2 piers, experience displays were set up around the themes of Flemish Masters, gastronomy and cycling…. Read the full press release

SAS delivers exclusive new inflight drinks this summer

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2018-Jun-13 — /Travel PR News/ — SAS is looking forward to treating travelers this summer continuing two exciting collaborations delivering exclusive new inflight drinks.  A SAS exclusive deal with Charles Heidsieck will serve up a new vintage Champagne, while a continued collaboration with Mikkeller delivers a summery non-alcoholic beer from the Danish brewery. The… Read the full press release

South African Airways increases service between East London and Johannesburg

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 2018-Jun-13 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways (SAA) has added capacity to the Eastern Cape for business travellers between East London and Johannesburg. SAA currently operates 24 flights per week between Johannesburg and East London, with a double daily service (except on Mondays and Saturdays). Effective Sunday 10 June 2018 the… Read the full press release

YYC welcomes American Airlines’ new Calgary-Chicago service

American grows to nearly 70 daily flights from Canada, reaffirming its commitment to the country Onward connections in Chicago O’Hare to over 130 destinations CALGARY, Canada, 2018-Jun-09 — /Travel PR News/ — American Airlines has begun new, seasonal service between YYC Calgary International Airport and its Chicago O’Hare (ORD) hub. Flights are operated using 76-seat Embraer… Read the full press release

Philippines’ Summer Capital, Baguio City welcomes Holiday Inn Baguio City Centre

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines, 2018-Jun-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The Philippines Summer Capital, Baguio City, welcomes the first international hotel brand in its ever expanding landscape. Holiday Inn Baguio City Centre proudly brings the Joy of Travel in the country’s most popular mountain retreat. Just like its two other sister hotels in Metro Manila, Holiday Inn… Read the full press release

IHG to open Hotel Indigo Inuyama Urakuen Garden, Japan in second half of 2021

  DENHAM, United Kingdom, 2018-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Inuyama, in Japan’s Aichi Prefecture, will get its first internationally-branded hotel, with IHG® and Nagoya Railroad (Meitetsu) signing an agreement to open Hotel Indigo Inuyama Urakuen Garden in the second half of 2021. No two Hotel Indigo properties are the same, with each drawing on… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines introduces new Economy Light air fare to its North American destinations

Whoever travels only with hand luggage pays less – Tickets available starting at EUR 560 for round trip flights  New North America Economy Light air fare effective immediately  Passengers can individually book baggage or a desired seat  VIENNA, Austria, 2018-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Effective immediately, Austrian Airlines passengers can book the so-called “Economy Light”… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines names Erik Mosch as new Head of Product Management

The former CEO of Lufthansa InTouch is also simultaneously responsible for “Product Management Ancillary Services” of the Lufthansa Group since June 1, 2018 VIENNA, Austria, 2018-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ —  The former CEO of Lufthansa InTouch is also simultaneously responsible for “Product Management Ancillary Services” of the Lufthansa Group since June 1, 2018 Erik… Read the full press release

Airport Authority Hong Kong announces winning tender for the premium logistics centre at Hong Kong International Airport

HONG KONG, 2018-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Airport Authority Hong Kong (“AA”) today announced that the right to develop and manage a premium logistics centre (“the Centre”) at Kwo Lo Wan in the South Cargo Precinct of Hong Kong International Airport (“HKIA”) has been awarded to a joint venture (“the joint venture”) led by… Read the full press release

Nashville International Airport welcomes 8th & Roast Coffee Co. by global restaurateur HMSHost

NASHVILLE, TN, 2018-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Nashville International Airport continues to delight travelers by bringing the city’s charm into the airport. A distinct member of Nashville’s 8th Avenue / Melrose neighborhood is now represented in the airport with the opening of 8th & Roast Coffee Co. by global restaurateur HMSHost. Located in the… Read the full press release

Squaw Valley announces line-up of festivals, outdoor adventures, competitions this summer 2018

The celebrated Bluesdays turns 10 and Hot August Nights “Show n’ Shine” debuts June 9 Newly renovated High Camp expands summer dining options with Marketplace and Granite Bistro Olympic Valley, Calif., 2018-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — While skiers and snowboarders enjoyed their last days on the slopes over Memorial Day weekend, Squaw Valley prepares… Read the full press release

The George Best Belfast City Airport Community Fund helps Mitchell House School set up an outdoor classroom

BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2018-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The George Best Belfast City Airport Community Fund has provided furniture which has enabled a local school to set up an outdoor classroom. Mitchell House School used funding from the airport to buy tables and chairs, which are set up on its grounds when weather permits. The… Read the full press release

British Airways and Fiji Airways announce codeshare partnership

LONDON, UK, 2018-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways and Fiji Airways, Fiji’s National Airline, have today announced a new partnership which will open up more routes between London and the South Pacific than ever before. With its idyllic beaches, world-famous dive sites and lush green forests, Fiji and its extremely popular island destinations… Read the full press release

dnata to provide EGYPTAIR with cargo handling services from its facility at Dubai World Central

DUBAI, UAE, 2018-Jun-05 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, expands its partnership with EGYPTAIR in Dubai. Starting today (30 May 2018), dnata will provide the airline with premium cargo handling services from its best-in-class facility at Dubai World Central (DWC).  EGYPTAIR will initially operate one cargo flight a… Read the full press release

Gulfstream G650ER Links Atlantic And Pacific Over North Pole

SAVANNAH, Georgia, 2018-Jun-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today ( May 28, 2018 ) announced that the ultra-long-range G650ER has again proven its unmatched performance capabilities, adding yet another city-pair speed record, this time during a flight over the North Pole. The G650ER departed White Plains, New York, at 1:30 p.m. May 12 and arrived in Shanghai at… Read the full press release

Gulfstream expands operations in London area with a new, larger, purpose-built facility at TAG Farnborough Airport

MRO At Business Aviation-Only Airport To Open In 2020 SAVANNAH, Georgia, 2018-Jun-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today (May 28, 2018) announced it will expand its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) operation in the London area with a new, larger, purpose-built facility at TAG Farnborough Airport. The Farnborough service center is expected to… Read the full press release

Gulfstream G500 near completion of function and reliability (F&R) testing

Concurrent G600 Flight-Test Program Well Into Certification Testing SAVANNAH, Georgia, 2018-Jun-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today (May 28, 2018) announced the Gulfstream G500 is nearing completion of function and reliability (F&R) testing, which will mark the end of the flying required for U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) type certification later this summer. Gulfstream’s other… Read the full press release

Gulfstream recognized for the all-new Gulfstream G500 and Gulfstream G600 seat and cabin designs

Cross-Functional Teams Recognized For All-New Gulfstream G500 And Gulfstream G600 SAVANNAH, Georgia, 2018-Jun-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. is proud to announce its Interior and Industrial Design teams recently earned 2018 International Yacht & Aviation Awards for the all-new Gulfstream G500 and Gulfstream G600 seat and cabin designs. “This recognition speaks to the creativity, craftsmanship, quality and… Read the full press release

Hyatt Hotels announces the opening of Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Residence Emirates Pearl

New property marks the first Grand Hyatt hotel in capital city, Abu Dhabi CHICAGO, 2018-Jun-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced today (JUNE 1, 2018) the opening of Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Residence Emirates Pearl, the first Grand Hyatt hotel to open in the United Arab Emirates’ capital city, Abu Dhabi.  The luxury… Read the full press release

Sheremetyevo International Airport gears up for the 2018 FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, Russia,, 2018-Jun-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Sheremetyevo International Airport is the largest Russian airport in terms of passenger and freight throughput, takeoff and landing operations, the size of passenger and cargo facilities. In 2017, Sheremetyevo served 40 million 93 thousand people what is 17.8% more than in 2016. Sheremetyevo is among the leaders of international ratings in Europe by the terms of passenger services quality, throughput growth and punctuality… Read the full press release

Kuehne + Nagel joins the Budapest Airport cargo community

BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2018-Jun-05 — One of the leading logistics companies worldwide and the market leader in Hungary will join the Budapest Airport cargo community. Kuehne + Nagel representatives have decided to lease both warehouse and office space at the airport, benefitting from advantages of being as close to airfreight operations as it is physically possible…. Read the full press release

IATA expects solid performance for airlines despite rising costs in 2018

MONTREAL, Canada, 2018-Jun-05 — /Travel PR News/ — IATA announced its expectation for airlines to achieve a collective net profit of $33.8 billion (4.1% net margin) in 2018. This is a solid performance despite rising costs, primarily fuel and labor, but also the upturn in the interest rate cycle. These rising costs are the main driver… Read the full press release

IATA strengthens partnership with The African Airline Association

SYDNEY, Australia, 2018-Jun-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and The African Airline Association (AFRAA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to deepen their cooperation. The MoU was signed by Alexandre de Juniac, IATA’s Director General and CEO and AFRAA’s Secretary General, Abderahmane Berthé on the sidelines of the 74th IATA… Read the full press release

IATA and Deloitte publish airport privatization guidance

​Recognizing the Strategic National Importance of Airports SYDNEY, Australia, 2018-Jun-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Deloitte have published guidance materials for governments considering public-private partnerships (PPP) and other forms of privatization programs for airport infrastructure. “Airports provide critical infrastructure. It is important that governments considering privatization or PPP take… Read the full press release