Qatar Airways celebrated expansion in Pakistan with VIP dinner featuring the launch of a community initiative

Award-winning airline celebrates successful start of flights to Multan, Sialkot and Faisalabad Qatar Airways commemorates Pakistan expansion with Community Initiative MULTAN, Pakistan, 2015-8-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways hosted a signature event at the Ramada Hotel Multan, to celebrate its rapid expansion in Pakistan, with new flights launched to Multan, Sialkot and Faisalabad on… Read the full press release

S7 Priority Programme and Moscow Pass and Piter Pass the first to offer tourist card in Moscow and Saint Petersburg

MOSCOW, 2015-8-5 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a member of the oneworld® global alliance, is announcing the partnership between the S7 Priority Programme and Moscow Pass and Piter Pass, which are the first to offer a tourist card in Moscow and Saint Petersburg. From now on members of the S7 Priority frequent flyer programme will be… Read the full press release

The 21st Annual Central Coast Hair Design & Beauty Expo returns to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk on October 4, 2015

Santa Cruz, CA, 2015-8-5 — /Travel PR News/ — The 21st Annual Central Coast Hair Design & Beauty Expo returns to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk’s historic Cocoanut Grove on October 4, 2015. Some of the most influential stylists and platform artists in the business will demonstrate new techniques and offer fresh ideas to inspire stylists and… Read the full press release

DFW Airport awarded $23 million in FAA grants for runway rehabilitation projects

Grants totaling $23 million fund infrastructure renewal DALLAS, 2015-8-5 — /Travel PR News/ — DFW Airport today announced it has been awarded $23 million in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants for runway rehabilitation projects. Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (Texas-30th District) and representatives from the FAA were on hand to officially present the grant to Airport leaders…. Read the full press release

Unlimited rides and fun for one low price with the 2016 Hersheypark Season Passes, now on sale through September 30

HERSHEY, PA, 2015-8-5 — /Travel PR News/ — With more than 70 rides and attractions, including The Boardwalk at Hersheypark and 13 roller coasters,Hersheypark has lots to offer both families and thrill-seekers. For guests who want unlimited rides and fun for one low price, a Hersheypark Season Pass is the perfect choice. “Season Passes allow our… Read the full press release

Oakwood Worldwide® awarded the Quality Accreditation Marque by the Association of Serviced Apartment Providers

London, 2015-8-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide®, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions, has been awarded the Quality Accreditation (QA) Marque by the Association of Serviced Apartment Providers (ASAP) for all its managed properties across London. The ASAP is the trade association for the UK serviced apartment sector – defined as… Read the full press release

Oakwood Worldwide® adds newly constructed 100-unit multifamily apartment complex in the vibrant South Lake Union sector of Seattle

LOS ANGELES, 2015-8-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide®, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions, today announced it added a newly constructed 100-unit multifamily apartment complex in the vibrant South Lake Union sector of Seattle. This LEED Silver certified complex, newly re-named Oakwood Seattle South Lake Union, is the fifth acquisition… Read the full press release

Norwegian Cruise Line announces exciting and exotic new itineraries for the brand’s autumn/winter 2016/17 deployment

Highlights include Norwegian Star sailing to Asia, India, Australia and New Zealand; new 3-, 4-, 6- and 7-night itineraries aboard Norwegian Epic from Port Canaveral; and new South American itineraries featuring Brazil aboard Norwegian Sun Wiesbaden, 2015-8-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian Cruise Line today announced exciting and exotic new itineraries for the brand’s… Read the full press release

Amadeus expands its sales and catering offering to the hotel industry with the acquisition of Hotel SystemsPro by Newmarket

Madrid, 2015-8-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Amadeus is to expand its sales and catering offering to the hotel industry with the acquisition of Hotel SystemsPro by Newmarket, an Amadeus company. A U.S.-based provider of sales, catering and maintenance software to the hotel and hospitality industry, Hotel SystemsPro delivers high-performance, ASP-based enterprise and property solutions… Read the full press release

Travelport: Global travel agency TravelStore returns and signs new multi-year agreement

Langley, UK, 2015-8-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport (NYSE:TVPT), a leading Travel Commerce Platform, announces that the global travel agency, TravelStore, has returned as its customer after six years and has signed a new, multi-year agreement for its business in Portugal, Spain, Angola and Mozambique. TravelStore has recognized the significant investment Travelport has made in… Read the full press release

Travelport announces new agreement with UNISTER Travel, the leading provider of online travel services in Germany

Langley, UK, 2015-8-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport, a leading Travel Commerce Platform has today announced a new agreement with UNISTER Travel, the leading provider of online travel services in Germany. UNISTER Travel operates a number of high-profile online travel portals in Germany, with brands such as Ab-In-Den-Urlaub.de, Ab-In-Den-Urlaub-Deals.de, Fluege.de and Reisen.de which together attract… Read the full press release

Marriott International, Inc. announces the opening of the new 205-room Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in Santiago, Chile

The 200-room property is the brand’s second hotel in South America Santiago, Chile, 2015-8-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) announced the opening of the new 205-room Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in Santiago, Chile. The hotel is situated immediately adjacent to the existing 280-room Santiago Marriott in the Las Condes business district filled with restaurants,… Read the full press release

24/7 Wall Street includes Marriott International, Inc. in its “2015 Customer Service Hall of Fame”

Bethesda, MD, 2015-8-3 — /Travel PR News/ — 24/7 Wall Street, a financial news and opinion company, has selected Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) for its “2015 Customer Service Hall of Fame” for the company’s strong core value of “putting people first” and focus on employee satisfaction, which it says  leads to exceptional customer service. 24/7… Read the full press release

Marriott and the NBA announce partnership

Marriott Rewards Members Will Have Access to Unique NBA Experiences in 12 Cities Around the World, Starting this Week in Johannesburg, South Africa Bethesda, Md., 2015-8-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. and the National Basketball Association (NBA) announced today a partnership that makes the global lodging company the Official Hotel of several marquee… Read the full press release

Abu Dhabi Duty Free to open the world’s first Sephora pop up stores in an airport at Abu Dhabi International Airport

The World’s First Airport Duty Free Sephora Store Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2015-8-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Abu Dhabi Duty Free, in partnership with DFS and Sephora, is set to open the world’s first Sephora pop up stores in an airport at Abu Dhabi International Airport. The stores, which will be open at Terminal… Read the full press release

Vienna Airport: Expanded security regulations come into effect with respect to checking for explosives on September 1, 2015

Expanded Security Checks at Airports starting in the Fall 2015 VIENNA, 2015-8-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Security is a top priority in air traffic: On September 1, 2015, expanded security regulations come into effect with respect to checking for explosives at European and thus also Austrian airports. Passengers, hand luggage and electronic devices have… 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

Aeroflot’s budget airline Pobeda recognized as one of the top 10 airlines in a global rating published by Skyscanner

Moscow, 2015-8-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot’s budget airline Pobeda has been recognized as one of the top 10 airlines in a global rating published by kyscanner, a leading airfare search engine. According to Skyscanner, Pobeda was ranked in fourth place among airlines worldwide, above leading budget airlines like Ryanair, Air Asia and Wizz Air. The rating of top airlines was compiled based upon reviews and voting from Skyscanner… Read the full press release

Jet Box convenience style store opens at The Eastern Iowa Airport

Cedar Rapids, IA, 2015-8-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Convenience and options are at the core of what passengers want while waiting to board their planes. The Eastern Iowa Airport is responding by adding the Jet Box to the B concourse for their newest boarding gate. The Jet Box is a convenience style store that will offer… Read the full press release

Macau Government Tourist Office presents ‘Fun Summer in Macau – Tourism Carnival’ road show in Taiwan

MACAU, 2015-7-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) puts on a road show titled ‘Fun Summer in Macau – Tourism Carnival’ in Taiwan from today (31 July) to 6 August. Through creative activities and partnering with locally-famous online illustrator, the event aims to promote Macau’s diverse elements of tourism and encourage… Read the full press release

Macau Government Tourist Office test runs “Step Out, Experience Macau’s Communities” Bus Highlight Tour

MACAU, 2015-7-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) will soft launch the “Step Out, Experience Macau’s Communities” Bus Highlight Tour through a local travel agency tomorrow (1 August) for a test run of 14 days, followed by an official launch on 15 August. Running on circular routes which connect points across… Read the full press release

Etihad Airways’ employees raised almost AED 270,000 through company-wide campaign to help earthquake survivors in Nepal

ABU DHABI, 2015-7-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways’ employees have raised almost AED 270,000 (7.5 million Nepalese Rupees) through a company-wide campaign to help earthquake survivors re-build their lives and communities in Nepal. The airline’s employees volunteered and ran a ‘bake and aid’ sale, organised a sport tournament, a raffle competition, and other events… Read the full press release

Aberdeen International Airport’s Community Fund awards four locally based groups

Aberdeen, Scotland, 2015-7-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Four lucky groups have been awarded cash donations as part of the second round of Aberdeen International Airport’s Community Fund. The donations, ranging from £500 to £1750, were awarded to the locally based groups which included an amateur football club, an established youth project, a community centre and… Read the full press release

dnata reached an agreement with Aviapartner to acquire its cargo handling operations at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

DUBAI, U.A.E., 2015-7-31 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata announced today it has reached an agreement with Aviapartner to acquire its cargo handling operations at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. As well as full cargo handling operations, this facility includes several specialist product lines including the Schiphol Animal Centre and Temperature Control Centre, as well as its… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa launches Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) yoga with Yoga Master Kat Harding

Yoga Master Kat Harding launches SUP yoga at the Island Spa MALDIVES, 2015-7-31 — /Travel PR News/ — The yogis at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa will be enjoying a few lessons themselves this summer.Kat Harding – Australia’s first qualified Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) yoga instructor – is coming island-side to train Kuda… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore and Maryland Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to host the 4th Annual Passion for Food and Wine event on September 3

The hottest charity ticket in town pairs gourmet cuisine with rare wines, specialty cocktails and unique “money can’t buy” auction items Baltimore, 2015-7-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore is partnering with the Maryland Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to host the 4th Annual Passion for Food and Wine event on September… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay expands its international fitness program with the launch of Jim Courier Tennis program

BALI, 2015-7-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Bali may be renowned for its culture, hospitality and exotic charms, but it’s also becoming a destination for active travellers with an Olympic distance triathlon, marathon, beach bootcamps and yoga retreats. The latest step in this direction is a new Jim Courier Tennis program launched exclusively at Four… Read the full press release

Dubai Airports opens new facility for families at Dubai International’s Terminal 3

Dubai, UAE, 2015-7-30 — /Travel PR News/ — If you are travelling through Dubai International’s Terminal 3 with family and kids, a pleasant surprise awaits you at Concourse B’s Zen Garden where Dubai Airports has just opened a new facility for families. Located between Gates B7 and B8, the new family facility features a children’s area complete… Read the full press release

HMSHost and Chef Susur Lee open Lee Kitchen at Toronto Pearson International Airport

Internationally renowned chef serves up Asian-fusion in the airport TORONTO, 2015-7-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Internationally acclaimed Master Chef Susur Lee’s culinary creations are taking flight—literally– with the opening of Lee Kitchen at Toronto Pearson International Airport. Chef Lee, in partnership with global restaurateur HMSHost, has opened Lee Kitchen in Terminal 1, where guests from all over… Read the full press release

Concur announces new partnership with Lufthansa to enable business travel bookings directly

Concur’s TripLink enables Lufthansa to meet today’s growing business travel needs ORLANDO, Fl., 2015-7-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Concur, the world’s leading provider of expense management solutions and services, today announced a new partnership with Lufthansa to enable business travel bookings directly, while still giving travel managers all of the same benefits, tools and… Read the full press release