BERLIN, 2015-6-4 — /Travel PR News/ — airberlin and Jet Airways have deepened their cooperation, and from today, topbonus members can also earn and redeem award miles on the route network of our frequent flyer partner Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline. airberlin will thus now offer topbonus members frequent flyer benefits on routes to… Read the full press release
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airberlin launches after-work events in many exclusive waiting areas
BERLIN, 2015-6-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Would you like a cocktail or a beer after work? No problem! airberlin is now launching after-work events in many exclusive waiting areas. It all starts tomorrow at 4 pm in terminals C and A at Berlin-Tegel airport. By the end of June, after-work events will follow for… Read the full press release
airberlin will fly non-stop from Berlin to Florida this winter
airberlin now offers more flights to the US from Berlin BERLIN, 2015-6-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Miami’s booming! And this winter, airberlin will fly its passengers non-stop from Berlin to Florida. The first winter flight to Miami will take off from Berlin-Tegel on 5 November. Every Thursday and Saturday, airberlin will fly an A330-200… Read the full press release
Japan Airlines announced the continuation of Hokkaido Campaign on its overseas website jal.com covering 26 regions
Tokyo, 2015-6-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) announced the continuation of Hokkaido Campaign on its overseas website (www.jal.com) covering 26 regions. Same promotion was firstly launched in 2014 and gained good reputation. During the new campaign period effective from June 3, 2015 to March 31, 2016, customers flying JAL can enjoy rewards and privileges… Read the full press release
The Port of Oakland in search for new Aviation Director to replace Deborah Ale Flint
5-YEAR VETERAN DEBORAH ALE FLINT NAMED TO HEAD LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Oakland, CA, 2015-6-4 — /Travel PR News/ — The Port of Oakland said today it’s beginning a search to replace Deborah Ale Flint who announced she will resign next month as Aviation Director. Ms. Ale Flint will become head of Los Angeles World Airports… Read the full press release
Star Alliance widens its distribution channels for its fare products
Autopricing now also available on SABRE FRANKFURT, Germany, 2015-6-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Star Alliance, the airline alliance offering customers the largest number of destinations for round the world travel, has widened its distribution channels for its fare products. Travel agents connected to the Sabre Global Distribution System (GDS) can now book and automatically calculate the… Read the full press release
Jack So Chak-kwong became Chairman of the Board of Airport Authority Hong Kong
HONG KONG, 2015-6-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Mr Jack So Chak-kwong became Chairman of the Board of Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) today. This morning, Mr So met with AA management to become acquainted with the scale and complexity of round-the-clock airport operations at the Integrated Airport Centre. He was briefed on the airport’s contingency… Read the full press release
CDA 2015 Airports Going Green conference will bring together airport leaders on Sunday, October 25, 2015
CHICAGO, 2015-6-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Are you planning to attend the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) 2015 Airports Going Green conference? Make sure to join us on Sunday, October 25, as Prabh Banga, Manager of Strategy Development and Corporate Sustainability for the Greater Toronto Airports Authority, leads a Sustainability Reporting Workshop. The workshop… Read the full press release
TripAdvisor’s Viator introduced new open-listing platform that lets tour, activity and attraction providers self-load their products on Viator
New Self-service Supplier Interface to Power Market-leading Distribution Through Viator and TripAdvisor Channels; Creates the Most Comprehensive Selection of Bookable Activities for Travelers San Francisco, CA, 2015-6-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Viator, a TripAdvisor company and the leading resource for researching and booking tours and activities worldwide, has officially launched Viator Marketplace, a new open-listing platform… Read the full press release
oneworld member S7 Airlines unveiled loyalty card for children aged over 2 years to collect miles and get award air tickets
Novosibirsk, Russia, 2015-6-3 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a member of the oneworld® global aviation alliance®, on Children’s Day announces a new offer within the frequent flyer programme “S7 Priority”. From the 1st of June 2015 children aged over 2 years can collect miles and get award air tickets. “We are very glad to… Read the full press release
oneworld member S7 Airlines opens regular flights on the route Novosibirsk – Mirny – Novosibirsk
Novosibirsk, Russia, 2015-6-3 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a member of the oneworld® global aviation alliance®, from the 2nd of June 2015 opens regular flights on the route Novosibirsk – Mirny – Novosibirsk. Mirny is a new town on the S7 Airlines flight map. The airline also operates daily flights to the capital of… Read the full press release
Thirteen hotels from TFE Hotels enter TripAdvisor’s Hall of Fame
New South Wales, Australia, 2015-6-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Thirteen hotels from TFE Hotels (Toga Far East Hotels) have been rewarded for winning the Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence five times, by entering Trip Advisor’s Hall of Fame. This unique accolade is only awarded to businesses that have won the Certificate of Excellence for five… Read the full press release
Michelin starred Bohemia in Jersey revealed a sophisticated and elegant new design following a major refurbishment
JERSEY, 2015-6-3 — /Travel PR News/ — One of the UK’s top fine dining establishments, Michelin starred Bohemia in Jersey, has revealed a sophisticated and elegant new design, following a major refurbishment. Head Chef Steve Smith @ Bohemia has enjoyed a spectacular year being named Catey Chef of the Year 2014, retaining Bohemia’s Michelin Star,… Read the full press release
Jenny Winkler appointed Senior Vice President & General Counsel Rezidor Hotel Group
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, 2015-6-3 — /Travel PR News/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the most dynamic hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, has appointed Jenny Winkler as Senior Vice President & General Counsel. Effective 1st July 2015, she will lead Rezidor’s legal department at the corporate office in… Read the full press release
Colorado boasts a wide assortment of adventure activities especially for adrenalin junkies this summer
DENVER, 2015-6-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Colorado is known for its world-class skiing, riding and high-octane winter pursuits, but during the summer months, Colorado boasts a wide assortment of adventure activities, especially for adrenalin junkies. While many enjoy rafting the state’s first-rate rapids and biking down rugged mountain terrain, Colorado also offers a variety of… Read the full press release
Wyndham Vacation Rentals acquired Vacation Palm Springs, which manages more than 450 upscale vacation properties
PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2015-6-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Vacation Rentals, the world’s largest professional manager of vacation rental properties and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), announced that it has acquired Vacation Palm Springs. The addition of the Palm Springs-based company, which manages more than 450 upscale vacation properties, marks Wyndham Vacation… Read the full press release
Wyndham Hotel Group announced LEED certifiable, new construction prototypes for its Days Inn® and Super 8® brands
Design driven offerings come on the heels of new construction prototypes for four other brands; focus on providing owners and developers with turn-key, high-performance solutions PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2015-6-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotel Group today announced LEED certifiable, new construction prototypes for its two largest and most well-known brands, Days Inn® and Super 8®…. Read the full press release
Wyndham Hotel Group signed franchise agreement for the four-star Ramada Suites Auckland Federal Street in the heart of Auckland’s central business district
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND, 2015-6-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest and most diverse hotel company, today announced the continued expansion of its portfolio in New Zealand with the signing of a franchise agreement for the four-star Ramada Suites Auckland Federal Street, located in the heart of Auckland’s central business district (CBD)…. Read the full press release
Wyndham Vacation Ownership invites travelers to vote for their favorite “dream destination” of 2015 during the Dream Destinations Sweepstakes
Share Your “Dream Destination” and Enter for a Chance to Win a Five-Night Wyndham Vacation Package ORLANDO, Fla., 2015-6-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Vacation Ownership (WVO), the world’s largest vacation ownership company and a member of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE: WYN), is inviting travelers to vote for their favorite “dream destination” of… Read the full press release
Meliá Hotels International ha nombrado a Alberto Lalinde como nuevo director del hotel Meliá Sancti Petri, en Cádiz
Mallorca, España, 2015-6-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Meliá Hotels International ha nombrado a Alberto Lalinde como nuevo director del hotel Meliá Sancti Petri, situado en Chiclana de la Frontera (Cádiz). Lalinde es Diplomado en Turismo por la Universidad de Barcelona y suma en su currículum varios postgrados, realizados en la Universidad de Cornell de Nueva… Read the full press release
Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Robert Finvarb Companies, David Martins open Hyatt Centric South Beach Miami
CHICAGO, 2015-6-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) in conjunction with Miami-based development group Robert Finvarb Companies and its partner David Martins today announced the opening of Hyatt Centric South Beach Miami, a 105-room lifestyle hotel bringing the first Hyatt Centric-branded hotel to Miami Beach, and the second Hyatt Centric property worldwide. “We’re… Read the full press release
Brand USA takes the lead role on the planning and operation of the ninth annual U.S.-China Leadership Summit in Los Angeles, Sept. 8-11
About 200 participants to convene in Los Angeles this fall Orlando, FL, 2015-6-2 — /Travel PR News/ — For the first time, Brand USA – the destination-marketing organization for the United States – takes the lead role on the planning and operation of the ninth annual U.S.-China Leadership Summit, scheduled for Sept. 8-11 this year… Read the full press release
Brand USA showcases the United States’ rich culinary landscape through a culinary tourism strategy
New website, guidebook, and partnership showcase the United States’ rich culinary landscape Orlando, FL, 2015-6-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Brand USA, the destination-marketing organization for the nation, is enticing international travelers to visit the United States through a culinary tourism strategy that includes the newly launched online content hub, guidebook, broadcast sponsorships, and partnerships… Read the full press release
Oxford Economics: Brand USA generated more than 2 million incremental visitors to the U.S. from around the globe over the past two years
Orlando, FL, 2015-6-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Brand USA – the nation’s destination-marketing organization – generated more than 2 million incremental visitors to the U.S. from around the globe over the past two years, according to a new study by Oxford Economics. Those visitors accounted for $6.5 billion in incremental spending, which injected nearly… Read the full press release
Bahrain Airport Company hosts Routes Middle East & Africa in Manama, 31 May – 2 June
The inaugural Routes Middle East & Africawill open this weekend in Manama, capital city of the Kingdom of Bahrain. The event, which takes place 31 May – 2 June, will be hosted by Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) managing body and operator of Bahrain International Airport (BIA). Muharraq, Bahrain, 2015-6-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Designed to… Read the full press release
Air France and Ministry for Culture and Communication are inaugurating ESCALES CULTURE to promote France’s rich cultural heritage
PARIS, 2015-6-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Fleur Pellerin, Minister for Culture and Communication and Frédéric Gagey, Chairman and CEO of Air France are inaugurating ESCALES CULTURE, a new partnership to promote France’s rich cultural heritage. France has an exceptionally rich heritage, which is what makes it the leading destination for travellers from all over… Read the full press release
South African Airways strengthened its position in West Africa with the upcoming introduction of flights between Ghana and US
JOHANNESBURG, 2015-6-1 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways (SAA) the leading carrier on the African continent, has – in what is a significant achievement for the airline – strengthened its position in West Africa, with the upcoming introduction of a second West African country linking air travel to North America. “Following months of SAA efforts… Read the full press release
British Airways started new direct daily flights to Kuala Lumpur
LONDON, 2015-6-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Award-winning film star Michelle Yeoh was on hand to watch world-famous shoe designer Jimmy Choo fit a pair of dazzling crystal high heels on British model Georgia May Jagger to help kick off the celebrations in Kuala Lumpur to mark the start of British Airways’ newest long-haul route…. Read the full press release
Qatar Airways to use the world’s newest aircraft A350 XWB on its route to Philadelphia, US
Philadelphia will be served with the World’s Newest Aircraft from 1st January 2016 DOHA, Qatar, 2015-6-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, the Global Launch Customer of the A350 XWB, has announced that Philadelphia will be the first destination it will fly to in the USA using the state-of-the-art aircraft. Qatar Airways plans to begin operating… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker held high level meetings in Rome to discuss the airline’s recent expansion in Italy
Airline Group Chief Executive discusses economic and aviation matters with Her Excellency Mrs. Federica Guidi during recent Rome visit Rome, ITALY, 2015-6-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker held high level meetings and a large press conference in Rome recently, to speak with Italian media to discuss… Read the full press release