Marriott International opens The Zhejiang Taizhou Marriott Hotel in China

Taizhou, Zhejiang, 2016-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is pleased to announce the opening of The Zhejiang Taizhou Marriott Hotel, marking the debut of Marriott International’s iconic flagship brand in the city of Taizhou, Zhejiang province of China. Being the first five-start international hotel in the dynamic Huangyan area, Taizhou’s new… Read the full press release

Marriott International announced its newest venture with the Youth Career Initiative (YCI) in Puerto Rico

San Juan, Puerto Rico, 2016-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) announced its newest venture with the Youth Career Initiative (YCI) in Puerto Rico with training courses at three of our properties in San Juan, including The San Juan Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton San Juan and Dorado Beach, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve. Through a global… Read the full press release

United Arab Emirate’s first Renaissance Hotel to open at the end of 2016

Hotel amongst five new properties set to open in the UAE in 2016 and nine scheduled to open by 2018 Renaissance Hotel debut to be preceded by Abu Dhabi’s first Marriott Hotel and followed by UAE’s second Autograph Collection Hotel Dubai, UAE, 2016-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International has revealed details of the United… Read the full press release

Hilton Belgrade to open 2018

Hilton Belgrade Expected to Open 2018 in Central Location BELGRADE, Serbia and MCLEAN, Va., 2016-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) today announced plans to enter Serbia with the signing of a management agreement with Belaga Management Company D.O.O. The agreement paves the way for an upscale Hilton hotel in Serbia’s capital city, Belgrade,… Read the full press release

KOJAWAN brings the soul food of Korea, Japan and Taiwan at Hilton London Metropole

23rd Floor Izakaya Offers Innovative Menu and 21st Century Design LONDON, 2016-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — KOJAWAN has opened at Hilton London Metropole, bringing the soul food of Korea, Japan and Taiwan, the countries after which it is named, to this stylish central London hotel. With unrivalled views of the capital from the hotel’s 23rd… Read the full press release

Air France expands its fleet with new Boeing 777-300

ON 26 APRIL 2016, THE 70TH BOEING 777 JOINED THE COMPANY’S FLEET PARIS, FRANCE, 2016-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Air France is expanding its fleet by welcoming a new Boeing 777-300, thus increasing its capacity thanks to 43 Boeing 777-300s, 25 Boeing 777-200ERs and two Boeing 777F Cargo. This 70th aircraft will operate on the… Read the full press release

Shannon Free Zone signs economic cooperation MOU with China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Zone

Agreement to encourage range of economic initiatives, from cross-border investment to aviation services SHANNON, IRELAND, 2016-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The Shannon Free Zone has signed an official accord for economic cooperation with a Chinese equivalent, the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone (SHFTZ). The Memorandum of Understanding, signed last week in Shanghai, will provide… Read the full press release

Koningsdagfeest: NS rijdt een speciale Oranjedienstregeling met extra én langere treinen

• Oranjedienstregeling met extra én langere treinen • Speciaal Oranjeretour, reizen met 20% korting AMSTERDAM, , 2016-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Op woensdag 27 april viert Nederland weer massaal Koningsdag. De meeste festiviteiten en evenementen in het land zijn makkelijk en voordelig bereikbaar per trein: NS rijdt een speciale Oranjedienstregeling met extra én langere treinen. Met… Read the full press release

Cebu Pacific received its 36th brand-new Airbus A320 aircraft

Brand-new plane features CEB’s revamped livery Manila, Philippines, 2016-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The Philippines’ leading carrier, Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), received its 36th brand-new Airbus A320 aircraft today. The plane was delivered straight from the Airbus factory in Toulouse, France. Equipped with fuel-saving wingtip devices called Sharklets, the Airbus A320 is coated with CEB’s… Read the full press release

Egencia business travellers now able to book extra baggage at the same time they book their flight thanks to Amadeus Web Services

Expedia’s travel management company partners with Amadeus and airlines to offer ancillaries to business travellers MADRID, SPAIN, 2016-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — No business traveller wants to pay for a bag at the last minute at the airport, and no travel manager enjoys going to several websites to book different elements of their clients’… Read the full press release

New Spa Retreat accommodation package at Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech

HONG KONG, 2016-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Guests can embark on a rejuvenating journey by booking the new Spa Retreat accommodation package at Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech. Within the hotel’s peaceful oasis setting, guests can relax and reconnect by enjoying a wellness programme that includes personal training, collective yoga classes and personalized massages designed to ease… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental Singapore launches personalised Design Your Stay room package

HONG KONG, 2016-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Singapore launches a truly personalised Design Your Stay room package, where guests can pick their preferred choice of accommodation, dining and spa experiences within the hotel. Guests can choose between luxurious accommodations overlooking stunning views of the ocean, bay or city, accompanied with a dining… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group appointments: Cliff Atkinson General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Miami and Donald Bowman as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas

HONG KONG, 2016-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced the appointments of Cliff Atkinson as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Miami and Donald Bowman as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas. Both appointments are effective from 9 May 2016. Cliff Atkinson joins Mandarin Oriental, Miami from the Group’s property in… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou ranked best hotel in Guangzhou for the second year running on TripAdvisor

Hong Kong, 2016-Apr-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Making its third anniversary celebrations extra special, Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou has been ranked best hotel in Guangzhou for the second year running on TripAdvisor. The hotel has won more than 60 awards from top travel publications and hospitality organisations since opening in March 2013. So guests can… Read the full press release

CLIA’s annual Plan a Cruise Month campaign (October) will become a global initiative

Washington, DC, 2016-Apr-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the unified voice and leading authority of the global cruise community, has announced its annual Plan a Cruise Month campaign (October) will become a global initiative, expanding upon previous year’s individual efforts from CLIA offices around the world. “As the cruise industry continues… Read the full press release

National Car Rental becomes the official car rental partner of the Houston Astros, Baltimore Orioles, Texas Rangers and Chicago White Sox

National Car Rental Announces New Sponsorships with Four Major League Baseball Teams Sponsorship Agreements Add Astros, Orioles, Rangers and White Sox to National’s MLB Portfolio ST. LOUIS, 2016-Apr-25 — /Travel PR News/ — National Car Rental today announced four new sponsorship agreements designating National as the official car rental partner of the Houston Astros, Baltimore… Read the full press release

ASL Airlines France annonce l’ouverture d’une nouvelle ligne régulière vers Oujda au départ de Bastia

Bastia, FRANCE, 2016-Apr-25 — /Travel PR News/ — ASL Airlines France continue à développer son réseau de lignes passagers et annonce l’ouverture d’une nouvelle ligne régulière vers Oujda au départ de Bastia. « L’ouverture de la ligne Bastia-Oujda par ASL Airlines France vient renforcer notre réseau de lignes régulières qui relie entres elles des régions entretenant… Read the full press release

Marriott VP Loyalty: We’re evolving how we engage with, recognize, and reward our loyal guests

Marriott Rewards Empowers Members to Get the Most Out of Travel. Bethesda, Md., 2016-Apr-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott Rewards, the award-winning loyalty program of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR), today announced three new benefits that make it easy for members to explore the things they love and experience travel to the fullest. The new… Read the full press release

Oman Air Lead Sponsor of the Omanisation Careers Fair (OCF) 2016

Muscat, Oman, 2016-Apr-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air is to be the Lead Sponsor of the Omanisation Careers Fair (OCF) 2016, which will be held from 19th-21nd April 2016 at the Oman International Exhibition Centre, Muscat. The event, which is held annually under the patronage of Ministry of Manpower, enables employers of all… Read the full press release

Ukraine International Airlines to launch non-stop flights between Ivano-Frankivsk and Alicante, Spain

Effective 26 June 2016, Ukraine International Airlines will launch non-stop scheduled flights between Ivano-Frankivsk and Alicante, Spain. Tickets are already available on UIA official website, at the carrier`s Contact Center, UIA ticket offices, and authorized travel agencies. Kiev, Ukraine, 2016-Apr-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The new weekly flights will be operated on modern Boeing 737… Read the full press release

Abu Dhabi Airports reports 9.5% increase in passenger traffic in Q1 2016 at Abu Dhabi International Airport

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2016-Apr-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Abu Dhabi Airports has reported a 9.5% increase in passenger traffic during the first quarter (Q1) of 2016 at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), compared to Q1 in 2015. Between January and March this year, 6,044,025 passengers traveled through AUH, compared with 5,521,110 during the… Read the full press release

Virgin Trains recognized for its new Customer Information Screens (CIS) at the SmartRail Europe Innovation Awards

LONDON, 2016-Apr-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Virgin Trains has received international recognition for its new Customer Information Screens (CIS) at the SmartRail Europe Innovation Awards. The judges awarded Virgin Trains ‘Project of the Year’ for its innovative-thinking that increases efficiency and improves passenger experience through new-look information screens at Euston. The screens display a pictogram,… Read the full press release

SwimTrek heads to the Maldives!

Hulhumale Malé, Republic of Maldives, 2016-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — If you’re looking for a swimming paradise look no further; SwimTrek in conjunction with Secret Paradise Maldives are heading to the Maldives!  Join them for a liveaboard escape to the country of 26 coral atolls containing well over a thousand palm fringed islands. SwimTrek was founded in 2000 by Simon Murie who… Read the full press release

Allegiant treated nearly 1,000 passengers with surprise refunds for tax season

ALLEGIANT'S SEVEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY - PRESS CONFERENCE AND "PACK YOUR BAGS" FLYAWAY CONTEST

LAS VEGAS, NV, 2016-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Click to tweet: .@Allegiant refunds airfare to nearly 1,000 passengers for tax season http://gofly.us/Afoyy Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) passengers were treated to a tax season surprise last weekend, as the company provided all passengers on six separate flights with surprise refunds for the airfare portion of their itinerary. One flight per… Read the full press release

Aeroflot welcomes new Sukhoi Superjet 100 into its fleet

MOSCOW, 2016-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot has taken delivery of a new Sukhoi Superjet 100(registration number RA-89064)in enhanced FULL specification produced by JSC Sukhoi Civil Aircraft. The plane has been named in honour of Russian Distinguished pilot Yuri Ovsyannikov. The new SSJ-100 has been transferred to Aeroflot under a financial lease agreement from… Read the full press release

Queenstown Airport announces completion of runway and airfield lighting upgrade

Queenstown, New Zealand, 2016-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Queenstown Airport will be ready to receive after-dark flights from the end of April following the completion of a runway and airfield lighting upgrade. The enhancements to the runway and airfield lighting were key conditions set by New Zealand’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and Australia’s Civil Aviation… Read the full press release

Nobu Doha at Four Seasons Hotel Doha celebrates its first anniversary with special omakase menu throughout May 2016

Sip and savour throughout the month of May with a commemorative omakase menu Doha, Qatar, 2016-Apr-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Nobu Doha, the city’s premier award-winning restaurant by renowned chef Nobuyuki “Nobu” Matsuhisa located at Four Seasons Hotel Doha, is celebrating the restaurant’s first anniversary.  Recognised throughout the region as “the” place to sip and… Read the full press release

LAWA issues requirements for AMP train systems providers who want to participate in its LAX Landside Access Modernization Program

Issuing of instructions begins “Eligibility Determination Process” that will see train system providers demonstrate their capability of meeting operating and performance requirements Los Angeles, California, 2016-Apr-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) achieved an initial milestone today in its efforts to provide travelers with a first-class, swift, convenient, and reliable way to… Read the full press release

Flybe starts 2016 Summer Schedule with four routes from Liverpool John Lennon Airport including brand new Newquay route

Europe’s largest regional airline takes off for summer with four routes from Liverpool including brand new Newquay route. LIVERPOOL, UK, 2016-Apr-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, started operating its 2016 Summer Schedule recently with a choice of four routes and up to 65 flights a week from Liverpool John Lennon Airport,… Read the full press release

Liverpool John Lennon Airport announces easyjet Winter flights for 2016

LIVERPOOL, UK, 2016-Apr-20 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet have launched its Winter flights from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) for 2016 with some 600,000 low fare seats to and from Liverpool now on sale at easyJet.com on 3,700 flights and available to book for travel until 5 February 2017. LJLA expects to see continued growth… Read the full press release