New tasty treats are the latest ingredient to make travel by train even more tempting LONDON, 2016-Aug-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Virgin Trains is supporting a Tyneside-based start-up business and offering customers a new range of healthy milk drinks on-board its east coast services. ‘Canny Milk’ is the creation of Newcastle businessman Liam Watson… Read the full press release
Rail operator continues its transformation of customer experience onboard its trains LONDON, 2016-Aug-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Virgin Trains is transforming the onboard dining and shopping experience for customers on its east coast route with an exciting, revamped Standard Class menu and onboard food bar packed with new products. The move is all part… Read the full press release
Hong Kong, China, 2016-Aug-30 — /Travel PR News/ — This September, pull up a chair as Executive Chef Andrea Accordi brings his Italian table to Hong Kong. In his career, Chef Accordi’s travels have taken him far, from the kitchens of Phuket and Prague to Geneva and St. Petersburg. No matter how far the journey, the… Read the full press release
Cunha joins Denver team from Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler Denver, Colorado, 2016-Aug-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Denver announces that Afonso Cunha has been named its new Hotel Manager. Cunha replaces Kris Kaminsky, who was promoted to General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip. “Afonso will be an excellent… Read the full press release
The Nam Hai luxury resort set to re-open as Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, Hoi An, Vietnam in late 2016 Toronto, Canada, 2016-Aug-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world’s leading luxury hospitality company, Hotel Properties Limited (HPL) and ASB Development Limited today announced that the renowned luxury resort –… Read the full press release
Punta Mita, México, 2016-Aug-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, a five-star luxury resort tucked into the lush landscape of the Riviera Nayarit, will welcome guests this winter to an elevated oceanfront paradise crowned by a fully reimagined Apuane Spa and expansive redesign of two of the Resort’s top luxury suites, Sol… Read the full press release
JAL offers special meals and in-flight programming on flights between New York and Tokyo to commemorate milestone TOKYO, Japan, 2016-Aug-30 — /Travel PR News/ — This year, Japan Airlines (JAL) celebrates 50 years of service to and from New York’s JFK International Airport. To mark this occasion, JAL will provide special inflight meals and locally-selected… Read the full press release
New Delhi, 2016-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Vistara, India’s fastest growing full service carrier, is launching its new multimedia brand campaign on August 22nd along with its first TV commercial. The campaign reinterprets and delivers on the brand promise of “Fly the new feeling”, through the eyes of airline’s new brand ambassador Deepika Padukone, the… Read the full press release
Bay Area airport boosts busy summer month by 6.1% over 2015 Oakland, CA, 2016-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakland International Airport (OAK) said today that it served 1.13 million passengers in July, a 6.1% increase over the prior year. It was the 32ndconsecutive month of year-over-year traffic gain at the Airport. Port of Oakland Director… Read the full press release
TAMPA, 2016-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Known as the perfect blend of Asian and American cultures, and possessing a reputation for culinary quality, tradition, and innovation, P.F. Chang’s is an enticing mecca of dining for any venue. Global restaurateur HMSHost and P.F. Chang’s have partnered on this new location, giving travelers in Tampa International Airport’s Main… Read the full press release
Costa Mesa, CA, 2016-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Burba Hotel Network (BHN), the leader in organizing and connecting the Caribbean’s hotel and tourism investment community, and the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA), the leading trade and advocacy organization for the Caribbean hotel and tourism industry, today announced a strategic alliance with regards to the… Read the full press release
WASHINGTON, D.C., 2016-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) recognized the outstanding achievements of 10 distinguished pilots during its 62nd Air Safety Forum. The presentation of ALPA’s prestigious awards and citations were featured during the four-day event. In addition to honoring outstanding contributions by pilots in aviation safety and security,… Read the full press release
LIVERPOOL, UK, 2016-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — From 4th September travellers to and from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) will now be able to take advantage of improved bus links and lower fares to make their journey better than ever, thanks to an exciting new regional partnership. The extended 500 bus route from Arriva between… Read the full press release
Visitors will be able to explore what the Engine Shed will offer ahead of its opening next year Edinburgh, Scotland, 2016-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Historic Environment Scotland’s work-in-progress building conservation hub, the Engine Shed, will once again be taking part in Stirling’s Doors Open Days and joining hundreds of other buildings across the country… Read the full press release
Berlin, Germany, 2016-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — On 8th September 2016, Star Trek celebrates its 50th anniversary. TELE 5 and airberlin are opening the festivities with an exclusive anniversary aircraft with its fuselage adorned with a raised hand showing a Vulcan greeting, and a logo announcing 50 Years of Star Trek. The airberlin A320 Airbus,… Read the full press release
HONG KONG, 2016-Aug-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Marco Polo Hotels has appointed seasoned hotelier Mr. Antonio Teijeiro as Group Director of Rooms. A Spanish national, Antonio has worked with international hotel brands across China, Dubai, Canada, Portugal and Spain. His most recent position was General Manager of Wanda Vista Resort in Xishuangbanna, China, the first… Read the full press release
Cebu, Philippines, 2016-Aug-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Marco Polo Plaza, Cebu won three Gold medals, two Silver medals, two Bronze medals and eight diplomas in the recently concluded “Cebu Goes Culinary 2016” hotel competition last month. Held at the Robinsons Galleria the weekend of July 22 and 23, professionals and students in the hospitality industry… Read the full press release
SALAMANCA, Mexico and MCLEAN, Va., 2016-Aug-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) continues its expansion in Mexico by announcing the opening of its newest property, Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Salamanca. The 128-room hotel joins the Hampton by Hilton family which also includes Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton and Hampton by… Read the full press release
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. and MCLEAN, Va., 2016-Aug-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Worldwide‘s (NYSE: HLT) Hampton by Hilton brand, the global mid-priced hotel that serves value-conscious and quality-driven travelers around the world, today announced the opening of its newest property, Hampton Inn by Hilton Sault Ste. Marie. The 82-room hotel joins the Hampton by… Read the full press release
BATH, UK, 2016-Aug-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Food-lovers can get their teeth stuck into the World Heritage City of Bath this autumn and savour a menu of creative events at the greatly anticipated Great Bath Feast (1-9 October). Plans are underway for the 9 day event so let us spill the beans on some of… Read the full press release
ORLANDO, Fla., 2016-Aug-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Worldwide, (NYSE: WYN), one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, has been recognized by the Orlando Sentinel as one of its “Top 100 Companies for Working Families” for the 13th year. The annual award honors Central Florida companies that make family a top priority –– demonstrating their… Read the full press release
Enjoy a Discounted Fall Vacation and Enter for a Chance to Win Wyndham Rewards Points ORLANDO, Fla., 2016-Aug-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham® Extra Holidays, a subsidiary of Wyndham Vacation Ownership (WVO), the world’s largest vacation ownership company and member of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE: WYN), is now offering special fall travel… Read the full press release
Mumbai, 2016-Aug-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, has expanded its ‘seat select’ service to now give all guests flying Economy the chance to reserve preferred seats in the cabin. With immediate effect, bulkhead seats with extra leg room will now be part of the ‘seat select’ offering, which allows guests… Read the full press release
Mumbai, 2016-Aug-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, today introduced ‘Priority Advantage’ service for its guests travelling in Economy. This service allows guests to check-in at Priority Advantage counter(s) and also have their baggage tagged and priority delivered, on arrival along with other priority tagged baggage. Guests can use the ‘Priority… Read the full press release
Leading regional airline adds Innsbruck to expanded 2016-17 Winter schedule DEVON, UK, 2016-Aug-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has today (23rd August 2016) announced that it has added Innsbruck to its 2016-17 Winter schedule. A weekly service will connect Manchester with the popular ski destination between 18th December 2016 – 19th… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2016-Aug-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The Hyatt Place and Hyatt House brands continue growth in new markets with the opening of 10 hotels across the globe during the second quarter of 2016. Of the 10 Hyatt Place and Hyatt House hotel openings in the second quarter, 40 percent were in the Asia Pacific region,… Read the full press release
Openings marks the Andaz brand’s official entry into Canada and Hyatt’s first-ever hotel in Ottawa CHICAGO, 2016-Aug-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the official opening of Andaz Ottawa ByWard Market, marking the brand’s official entry into Canada. Andaz Ottawa ByWard Market will further the brand’s mission to create inspiring,… Read the full press release
Hebron, KY, 2016-Aug-25 — /Travel PR News/ — United Airlines will begin new nonstop service between CVG and San Francisco starting June 8, 2017. San Francisco becomes the sixth nonstop market from CVG for United, which also serves Denver, New York – Newark, Washington D.C. – Dulles, Houston Intercontinental and Chicago O’Hare. “United has seen significant… Read the full press release
In a first for UK airports, London City Airport has started playing a mixture of ambient electronica and upbeat acoustic music to passengers as they go through the airport’s main security search Ed Sheeran’s songs have received the most positive reaction from passengers and staff Music psychologist from The University of Sheffield says that the… Read the full press release
Budapest, Hungary, 2016-Aug-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Budapest Airport and DHL Express have signed a strategic agreement about the development of a new facility for the Deutsche Post DHL Group company in Hungary. This is the second large-scale investment by Budapest Airport and DP DHL, after the latter’s freight forwarding business units moved into… Read the full press release