GBTA Canada held its 11th annual conference April 20-22 at Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto

GBTA Conference 2015 Toronto Gains Momentum with Record Attendance Toronto, 2015-4-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) Canada held its 11th annual conference from April 20-22 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, in Toronto. True to its theme, Business in Motion, the conference was a hub of activity with a record number… Read the full press release

Vistara opens bookings for Lucknow and Bengaluru

New Delhi, 2015-4-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Adding Lucknow and Bengaluru to its fast growing network, Vistara today opened bookings for the two new destinations. Starting May 18, 2015 Vistara will offer daily flights on the Delhi-Lucknow-Delhi route increasing the frequency to double daily flights from June 16, 2015 onward. The Delhi-Bengaluru-Bombay daily return flight… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts announces the appointment of Michael Mestraud as General Manager of Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole

Jackson Hole, 2015-4-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has announced the appointment of Michael Mestraud as General Manager of Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole – the only address in Wyoming to earn a Five-Star rating from the Forbes Travel Guide. Mestraud arrived in Jackson Hole after 15 years with… Read the full press release

317 guest room Four Seasons Hotel Seoul is the most anticipated hotel to open in Seoul yet

Prime location in the heart of Seoul, with easy access to the city’s hippest areas and historic sites 317 light-filled guest rooms and suites 7 high concept, high design restaurants and bars A modern spa, plus 3-storey health club Naturally lit, state-of-the-art function spaces for business and social gatherings World renowned, highly personalised Four Seasons… Read the full press release

Global restaurateur HMSHost recognized with Excellence in Airport Concessions Awards by Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA)

HMSHost recognized by ACI-NA at the Business of Airports Conference with Excellence in Airport Concessions Awards PHOENIX, AZ, 2015-4-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Global restaurateur HMSHost was recognized by Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) through the Excellence in Airport Concessions Awards contest with awards for Real Food Daily at Los Angeles International Airport and for Cool… Read the full press release

ALPA encourages the FAA to develop additional standards and guidance for the operation of small unmanned aircraft systems

WASHINGTON, D.C., 2015-4-28 — /Travel PR News/ — In comments submitted today to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) outlined several key areas of recent proposed rules for the operation of small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) that should be enhanced to maintain the safety of the national airspace system (NAS). “We… Read the full press release

Wizz Air announces new partnership agreement with two quality Flight Training organizations for the provision of cadet pilots to the airline

BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2015-4-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced a new 5-year partnership agreement with two quality Flight Training organizations for the provision of cadet pilots to the airline. Courses will start from September 2015 and will initially involve up to 40 cadets… Read the full press release

Bahrain Airport Company hosted an appreciation dinner for key partners from the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia and from Bahrain International Airport

Muharraq, Bahrain, 2015-4-28 — /Travel PR News/ — In line with its continuous efforts to further enhance its relationship with key partners and customers, Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) – the managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA) – hosted an appreciation dinner for travel agents and airline country managers from the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport: Turkish Airlines to carry air cargo from Shannon to Chicago

Shannon, Ireland, 2015-4-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Exporters to the US are to benefit from the launch of Ireland’s only direct all-cargo air service to North America following the announcement today that Turkish Airlines has been granted permission to carry air cargo from Shannon to Chicago, starting immediately. Shannon Airport first welcomed Turkish Airlines in… Read the full press release

Liverpool John Lennon Airport: Wizz Air commenced flights from Liverpool to Riga, Latvia

LIVERPOOL, UK, 2015-4-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low fare – low cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe commenced flights from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) to Riga, the capital city of Latvia last Friday evening (24th April). Celebrations with passengers and airline staff took place ahead of the first… Read the full press release

Jersey named among the ten best rated islands in Europe in the 2015 Travellers’ Choice™ awards for Islands

JERSEY, 2015-4-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Jersey has today been named among the ten best rated islands in Europe in the 2015 Travellers’ Choice™ awards for Islands, announced by TripAdvisor®, the world’s largest travel site*. Jersey ranked ahead of Majorca, Capri, Tenerife and Corsica to be named the sixth best rated island in Europe,… Read the full press release

AirAsia honored with the “Best Social Media Engagement” Awards at the World Bloggers and Social Media Awards 2015

KUALA LUMPUR, 2015-4-27 — /Travel PR News/ — AirAsia, the region‟s leading and largest low-cost carrier was recognized with the „Best Social Media Engagement‟ Awards at the World Bloggers and Social Media Awards 2015 held in conjunction with the Malaysia Social Media Week 2015 in Kuala Lumpur yesterday. The airline was recognized for its active… Read the full press release

Wyndham Worldwide named one of the DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity for the third consecutive year

Global hospitality company also named as one of the top 10 companies for Supplier Diversity, Global Diversity, and Diversity Councils. Parsippany, N.J., 2015-4-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Recognized for the recruitment, professional development, and inclusive environment provided to all associates, guests and customers, Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN), one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, was named… Read the full press release

The Whistler Mountain Bike Park will open for the 2015 season two weeks ahead of schedule on Saturday, May 2

5 Day, 10 Day, Twilight, Top Of The World And Unlimited Season Passes Available Now At Early Bird Rates WHISTLER, BC, 2015-4-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The Whistler Mountain Bike Park will open for the 2015 season two weeks ahead of schedule on Saturday, May 2. With skiing and snowboarding still going strong in the Whistler… Read the full press release

Whistler Blackcomb named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for the 7th consecutive year by the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers

WHISTLER, BC, 2015-4-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Whistler Blackcomb continues to be recognized for its proactive approach towards sustainability and energy conservation. This Earth Day, the ski resort is proud and honoured to be named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for the seventh consecutive year by the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers. “We are grateful… Read the full press release

Historic Scotland: Edinburgh’s Holyrood Park to host unique pop-up dining experience, 8th and 9th May

EDINBURGH, 2015-4-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Edinburgh’s Holyrood Park, will be the setting for a unique pop-up dining experience this May. Over the course of the weekend, of Friday 8th and Saturday 9th May, the Holyrood Kitchen pop-up restaurant will be offering up the very best in locally sourced ingredients from independent suppliers and… Read the full press release

Chicago Department of Aviation presented an award for sustainability to The Grove, Inc. (TGI) for its commitment to sustainability at O’Hare International Airport

CHICAGO, 2015-4-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Today, the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) presented an award for sustainability to The Grove, Inc. (TGI) for its commitment to sustainability at O’Hare International Airport. The event highlighted TGI’s achievement of the highest level of certification under the CDA Sustainable Airport Manual(SAM) Concession & Tenants – Operation… Read the full press release

Emirates cabin crew team now crossing 20,000 staff

DUBAI, U.A.E., 2015-4-24 — /Travel PR News/ — This month, Emirates celebrates a milestone in its employee history, with its cabin crew team now crossing 20,000 staff. Instantly recognizable all around the world, Emirates cabin crew is a vibrant group that comprises over 135 nationalities and speak over 55 languages. Reflective of the cosmopolitan DNA of… Read the full press release

Thomas Suritsch named Managing Director of the Austrian airline NIKI Luftfahrt GmbH

Christina Hackl joins NIKI management board Christian Lesjak leaves NIKI at his own request  VIENNA, 2015-4-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Effective immediately, Thomas Suritsch (59) will serve as the Managing Director of the Austrian airline NIKI Luftfahrt GmbH, following Christian Lesjak, who has decided to leave the company. In his new job, Suritsch will… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Doha kicks off a year of celebration in honour of the Hotel’s 10th anniversary

Doha’s premiere hotel reflects on the first decade of delighting guests Doha, Qatar, 2015-4-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Doha, an award-winning oasis-like property ideally located on a private beach in the heart of Doha’s cosmopolitan city, kicks off a year of celebration in honour of the Hotel’s 10th anniversary.  Recognised as a global… Read the full press release

TravelClick North American Hospitality Review April 2015: Hotels in major North American markets continued to maintain positive growth in rate

Hoteliers Advised to Plan Ahead and Generate Advanced Reservations for Peak Travel Period NEW YORK, 2015-4-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Hotels in major North American markets continued to maintain positive growth in rate according to data from the April 2015 TravelClick North American Hospitality Review (NAHR). TravelClick’s data reports new group reservation pace – up 13… Read the full press release

IHG signs management agreement with Avoser Ltd to open the first Holiday Inn Resort in Fiji in 2018

Buckinghamshire, UK, 2015-4-24 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Fiji-based property development company Avoser Ltd to open the first Holiday Inn Resort in Fiji. The 173-room resort will open its doors to guests in 2018. Located adjacent to the entrance to Denarau… Read the full press release

IHG and The Coca-Cola Company celebrate the summer of 2015 by introducing the “Share Forever” Promotion

Summer promotion with Coca-Cola offers IHG® Rewards Club Members the opportunity to earn and share special rewards with friends and family ATLANTA, 2015-4-24 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, and The Coca-Cola Company, the world’s largest beverage company, celebrate the summer of 2015 by introducing the “Share… Read the full press release

IHG signs management agreement with Sunflower FZE for a new, meticulously designed 285-room Hotel Indigo in Dubai

Buckinghamshire, UK, 2015-4-24 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) today announced the launch of its boutique hotel brand Hotel Indigo in the UAE with the signing of a management agreement with Sunflower FZE for a new, meticulously designed 285-room Hotel Indigo in Dubai. Located in the upcoming Business Bay District – a large,… Read the full press release

Marriott opens its third AC Hotels in US: AC Hotel Washington, DC at National Harbor

National Harbor, Md., 2015-4-24 — /Travel PR News/ — AC Hotel Washington, DC at National Harbor, the third AC Hotels by Marriott to open in the United States, opened its doors to guests today. The eight-story AC Hotel Washington, DC at National Harbor features 192 guest rooms and six suites, 3,700-square-feet of meeting space and a… Read the full press release

Fairfield Inn & Suites celebrates National Amazing Month (May); nominate the most amazing people you know for a chance to win beach getaway for two in Bali

Digital trailblazer Randi Zuckerberg kicks off feel-good campaign Bethesda, Md., 2015-4-24 — /Travel PR News/ — It takes tremendous skill to balance life’s demands and juggle the tasks one needs to accomplish every day. Still, most Americans manage to maintain momentum and not skip a beat with a little help from some amazing people. In… Read the full press release

Marriott International introduces its new lifestyle brand Moxy Hotels to Eastern Europe with the 130 room Moxy Tbilisi Hotel

Moxy Tbilisi, Georgia Set To Open In 2017.    Bethesda, Maryland, 2015-4-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc (NASDAQ:MAR) announced today the introduction of its new lifestyle brand, Moxy Hotels to Eastern Europe, in partnership with developers, GMT Group. The 130 room Moxy Tbilisi Hotel will be managed by Marriott International and is expected… Read the full press release

Indianapolis International Airport: OneJet to announce new nonstop air travel from Indianapolis; press conference on Friday, April 24

Corporate jet will now offer two new direct destinations out of IND giving the community new regional choices INDIANAPOLIS, 2015-4-24 — /Travel PR News/ — OneJet, the air travel network developing nonstop service options across the eastern United States, will hold a press conference on Friday, April 24th, to announce expanded service from Indianapolis International Airport (IND)…. Read the full press release

Budapest Airport to launch series of specialist retail tenders for significant areas of SkyCourt in May

Budapest Airport has had another best-ever quarter for commercial revenues during which the Hungarian gateway surpassed €15 million in overall retail and food & beverage sales in Q1, boosted by year-on-year passenger traffic growth rates exceeding +12%, as the surge which saw the airport pass the nine million threshold for the first time last year,… Read the full press release

easyJet and Airbus celebrated the delivery of the airline’s 250th Airbus A320 family aircraft at a ceremony in Hamburg

Europe’s and one of the world’s biggest A320 family airlines celebrates milestone in Hamburg with partners Airbus and CFM LONDON, 2015-4-23 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet and Airbus have celebrated their successful partnership at a ceremony in Hamburg to mark the delivery the airline’s 250th Airbus A320 family aircraft. Carolyn McCall, easyJet CEO, Jean-Paul… Read the full press release