Southwest Airlines Unveils Expanded Fall Flight Schedule and International Getaways for Fall Travel

Southwest flight schedule now available for booking through Nov. 2, 2024 Seasonal service added between Nashville and Richmond, Va., and between Memphis, Tenn., and Las Vegas More international and seasonal flights return for fall vacations! (IN SHORT) Southwest Airlines extends its flight schedule through November 2, 2024, unveiling new seasonal services and international routes for… Read the full press release

Marriott’s TownePlace Suites Celebrates 500th Hotel Opening in Virginia

The all-suites hotel brand welcomes its 500th hotel in Virginia, the state where TownePlace Suites first debuted in 1997 (IN SHORT) TownePlace Suites by Marriott, a part of the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio, is celebrating the opening of its 500th hotel with the launch of TownePlace Suites Richmond Colonial Heights in Virginia, the same state where… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines Launches Daily Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Top Florida Destinations

Daily, nonstop flights to Fort Lauderdale and Orlando start today MIRAMAR, Fla., 2023-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Virginia is for travel lovers, and now there’s even more to love as Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) launches service at Norfolk International Airport (ORF). The carrier kicked off its new service with daily routes to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and Orlando (MCO),… Read the full press release

Spas of America spotlights the Spas of The Northeast

Spas of The Northeast, Spas of America

NEW YORK, United States, 2023-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The spa and wellness travel website Spas of America has launched the Spas of The Northeast, featuring a selection of the best spa and wellness destinations in the region. “It’s hard to beat the excitement of the American Northeast”, says Craig Oliver, president of Spas… Read the full press release

Julian Brittano and wife Karie to develop new Ascend Hotel property in South Boston, Virginia

Actor and activist Julian Brittano and Wife Karie Brittano, a Licensed General Contractor, signs upscale franchise agreement with industry’s largest soft brand ROCKVILLE, Md., 2023-Jan-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE:CHH) has finalized an agreement with The Brittano Group, Inc. to develop a new member of the Ascend Hotel Collection in South Boston, Virginia: The Rook Hotels…. Read the full press release

Clarion Pointe opens its 50th hotel this summer

Demand for midscale brand featuring affordable, elevated essentials grows ROCKVILLE, Md., 2022-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Successfully building on efforts to bring its  elevated, cost effective essentials to new markets nationwide, Clarion Pointe, a midscale select-service brand extension franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), celebrated the milestone opening of the brand’s 50th hotel this summer…. Read the full press release

Hyatt Place and Hyatt House hotels continue expansion with 48 new hotels to open across the Americas in 2022 and 2023

With strong RevPAR acceleration in 2021, Hyatt Place and Hyatt House brands are well positioned to respond to growing travel demand in the Americas CHICAGO, IL, 2022-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (March 23, 2022) that Hyatt Place and Hyatt House hotels in the Americas continue to outperform in leisure,… Read the full press release

Delaware North’s Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino Racetrack donates to Salvation Army through its “Game Changer” program

BUFFALO, NY, 2022-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Some local children in Wheeling, W.Va., will have their summer vacation plans paid for, thanks to a donation from Delaware North’s Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino Racetrack. The casino made a donation of $6,883.38 to the Salvation Army through its “Game Changer” program, Delaware North’s ongoing initiative across several… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces the opening of Hyatt Place Harrisonburg

Olympia Hotel Management will operate the new hotel in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley CHICAGO, IL, 2021-Dec-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) is proud to announce the opening of Hyatt Place Harrisonburg. As the newest and one of the most contemporary hotels in Harrisonburg, Virginia, the property, managed by Olympia Hotel Management, is conveniently located… Read the full press release

Delaware North at Shenandoah National Park creates opportunities for local high school students through new partnership

Buffalo, N.Y., 2020-Feb-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Delaware North at Shenandoah National Park in Virginia recently formed a partnership to create opportunities for local high school students. Delaware North’s human resources manager at Shenandoah National Park, Paul Johnson, recognized a shortage of qualified cooks for lodging properties Skyland and Big Meadows Lodge. Delaware North… Read the full press release

Oakwood® to manage Mapletree’s latest acquisition of a 184-unit residential property in Arlington, Virginia

LOS ANGELES, CA, 2019-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood®, wholly owned by Mapletree Investments (“Mapletree”), announced today (JANUARY 17, 2019) that it will manage Mapletree’s latest acquisition of a 184-unit residential property at 1550 Clarendon Boulevard in Arlington, Virginia, from AvalonBay Communities, Inc. Located in Arlington’s desirable, bustling Rosslyn neighborhood, known for the quality lifestyle it… Read the full press release

Five Virginia chefs to highlight Virginia’s regional flavors and rich culinary heritage at James Beard Dinner in NYC on September 28, 2016

The dinner will highlight Virginia’s diverse regional flavors and rich culinary heritage RICHMOND, VA, 2016-Sep-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Five Virginia chefs will cook at the James Beard House in New York City, NY on September 28, 2016. The dinner, “Virginia Heritage Eats,” will highlight the Commonwealth’s diverse regional flavors and rich culinary heritage…. Read the full press release

August named Virginia Craft Beer Month

Celebrate Virginia’s craft brewery industry at more than 100 breweries RICHMOND, VA, 2015-8-3 — /Travel PR News/ — With more than 100 breweries in place and more opening every year, Virginia has become a magnet for the craft beer industry. Local love is on tap and August has been named Virginia Craft Beer Month. The world… Read the full press release

Governor Terry McAuliffe acknowledged Virginia’s contribution to music history and innovation by declaring September as Virginia Music Heritage Month

Month to focus on Virginia’s eclectic music scene RICHMOND, 2014-9-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Today, Governor Terry McAuliffe acknowledged Virginia’s contribution to music history and innovation around the world by declaring September as Virginia Music Heritage Month. Virginia’s musical contribution to American culture has been diverse and includes genres such as Piedmont Blues, folk, brass, hip-hop,… Read the full press release

Virginia invites travelers to take part in wide variety of festive deals, packages, events, and illuminations around the Commonwealth

The 2013 holiday season shines bright with festive deals, packages, and events around the Commonwealth Richmond, VA, USA, 2013-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — This holiday season, Virginia invites travelers to take part in a wide variety of festive deals, packages, events, and illuminations around the Commonwealth. Whether you’re up for a lively celebration or a cozy night by… Read the full press release

Old School trips and small town adventures in Virginia

Old School connects travelers to bygone times that are here to stay RICHMOND, Va., 2013-08-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — In today’s travel culture few things are more inviting than the perception of simpler times, small towns, friendly folks and nostalgia for childhood memories. In Virginia we call it “Old School” with a funky vibe found at country stores, town… Read the full press release

August Virginia Craft Beer Month – hundreds of events at restaurants and craft breweries around the Commonwealth

RICHMOND, 2013-07-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — In August, hundreds of breweries, restaurants, hotels, and small businesses across the state will celebrate the second year of Love on Tap: August Virginia Craft Beer Month. The month’s theme, Love on Tap, is a nod to the state’s famous Virginia is for Lovers slogan and will showcase the state’s burgeoning craft beer… Read the full press release

Virginia Promotes Outdoor Month With Travel Sweepstakes, Backpack Giveaways, Travel Deals, Packages, And More

RICHMOND Va., 2013-05-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — June Great Outdoors Month is a time when America celebrates shared natural resources and benefits that outdoor recreation and active lifestyles provide. From the coastal serenity of the Eastern Shore to the rugged terrain of the Appalachian Mountains, Virginia is blessed with an abundance of natural beauty for outdoor lovers to… Read the full press release

Each year Virginia ranks among the top U.S. states in tourism

Tourism Benefits in Virginia Touted During National Travel and Tourism Week Richmond, Va., 2013-05-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Each year Virginia ranks among the top U.S. states in tourism. Millions of visitors come not only from neighboring states and major U.S. markets but from all corners of the world, traveling with the intent of spending their time and… Read the full press release