U.S. News & World Report recognized Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole with Gold Badge Status and #1 Best Hotel in Wyoming

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole is featured on the U.S. News List for 2015 Jackson Hole, WY, 2015-1-29 — /Travel PR News/ — U.S. News & World Report, a nationally recognized publisher of consumer advice and information, recognized Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole with Gold Badge Status, ranking #36 in the… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel New York welcomes veteran events professional Mariam Karim as its Director of Catering and Conferences Services

Appointment anticipates opening of dramatic new FIFTY7 event space in spring 2015 New York, 2015-1-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel New York welcomes veteran events professional Mariam Karim as its Director of Catering and Conferences Services.  Originally joining Four Seasons in 2005 at its Washington, DC address as Senior Catering Sales Manager,… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka‘upulehu again named one of the 50 Best Hotels in the US and #1 in Hawaii by U.S. News & World Report

Hawaii, Hualalai, 2015-1-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka‘upulehu has again been named one of the 50 Best Hotels in the United States and #1 in Hawaii by U.S. News & World Report. “We’re thrilled to again be recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the… Read the full press release

A new French restaurant is set to open at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi this April

Renowned Hong Kong-based designer André Fu and Hokkaido-based Michelin three starred French Chef Hiroshi Nakamichi infuse their passion and inspiration into a dining venue opening in April 2015 Tokyo, Japan, 2015-1-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi will launch a new French restaurant this April, the newest addition to Tokyo foodies’… Read the full press release

January 2015 TravelClick North American Hospitality Review: Hotels in major North American markets experienced strong growth in rate across all travel segments

Hoteliers Need to be on Their Toes to Keep RevPAR Momentum  NEW YORK, 2015-1-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Hotels in major North American markets experienced strong growth in rate across all travel segments according to data from the January 2015 TravelClick North American Hospitality Review (NAHR).  With average daily rate (ADR) growth of 4.5 percent… Read the full press release

Dubai Airports: Dubai International (DXB) secured its position as the number one airport for international passenger traffic

Dubai, UAE, 2015-1-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai Airports today released its year-end traffic report which confirm that Dubai International (DXB) has secured its position as the number one airport for international passenger numbers. Full year passenger numbers totalled 70,475,636, up 6.1 per cent from the 66,431,533 recorded in 2013. This followed robust passenger traffic growth… Read the full press release

HMSHost expanded its restaurant portfolio with a new marketplace-style dining concept called MKT

MKT is the newest addition to HMSHost’s growing proprietary brand portfolio BETHESDA, MD, 2015-1-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Be prepared to feel great, happy, well-nourished, and completely satisfied on your next trip out of town, because HMSHost has recently expanded its restaurant portfolio with a new marketplace-style dining concept calledMKT. The new MKT restaurants feature healthy,… Read the full press release

Auckland Airport launched major upgrade to its marine rescue fleet

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 2015-1-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport has today launched a major upgrade to its marine rescue fleet to ensure survival equipment can be deployed on the Manukau Harbour in the event of an emergency. The new additions to the fleet are: a Griffon 2000TD hovercraft a 12 metre Q-West catamaran… Read the full press release

TripAdvisor recognised 50 Carlson Rezidor properties at its TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2015

Brussels, Belgium, 2015-1-28 — /Travel PR News/ — TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site, has recognised 50 Carlson Rezidor properties across Europe, the Middle East and Africa at its TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2015. For the 13th year, TripAdvisor has highlighted the world’s top properties based on the millions of reviews and opinions collected in a… Read the full press release

New World Hotels & Resorts appointed by WCT Holdings Berhad to manage New World Petaling Jaya Hotel scheduled to open in Q3 2016

Hong Kong, 2015-1-28 — /Travel PR News/ — New World Hotels & Resorts has been appointed by WCT Holdings Berhad (“WCT”) to manage New World Petaling Jaya Hotel outside Kuala Lumpur, scheduled to open in the third quarter of 2016. The agreement signing ceremony took place at Paradigm Mall in Petaling Jaya today with representatives Mr…. Read the full press release

Historic Scotland: Duff House in Banff hosts new exhibition which explores number of pivotal moments in Scotland’s history

Edinburgh, Scotland, 2015-1-28 — /Travel PR News/ — An exhibition which explores a number of pivotal moments in Scotland’s history is to open at Duff House in Banff. The Nation//Live is a pioneering project  by the National Galleries of Scotland which saw community groups in five regions across the country paired with a lead artist… Read the full press release

Emirates launches A380 services to Dusseldorf and Madrid

DUBAI, U.A.E., 2015-1-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, a global connector of people, places and economies, announced today the launch of A380 services to two European destinations: Dusseldorf and Madrid. For both cities, Emirates will be the first airline to operate a scheduled A380 service, offering an unmatched travel experience to business and leisure travellers… Read the full press release

oneworld presented with Airline Alliance On-Time Performance Service Award for 2014 by FlightStats, Inc.

NEW YORK, NY, 2015-1-28 — /Travel PR News/ — oneworld® is the best alliance for on-time flights, according to FlightStats, Inc., the leading airline industry data services and solutions technology company, which today presented oneworld with its Airline Alliance On-Time Performance Service Award for 2014. It is the second time running that oneworld has been confirmed… Read the full press release

Iberia to resume flights between Spain and Havana, Cuba starting on 1 June

Five weekly Madrid-Havana starting 1 June. Three flights to Medellin and Cali in Colombia, starting 3 July. All flights operate with Iberia’s new A330s with all-new interiors and entertainment systems. Connections at T4 hub in Madrid to/from 80 destinations in Spain and Europe. These new flights raise to 23 the number of routes resumed or… Read the full press release

Wizz Air to open its 20th base in Kosice, Slovakia with one new Airbus A320 on 14 September

Budapest, Hungary, 2015-1-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe,* today announced that it will open its 20th base in Kosice, Slovakia with one new Airbus A320 on 14 September. Coinciding with the delivery of the aircraft the airline will start operating 2 new routes from Kosice… Read the full press release

Wizz Air moves Gdansk flights to Bydgoszcz Airport due to planned runway works at Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport from 12 to 15 June

Budapest, Hungary, 2015-1-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe*, announced today that due to planned runway works at Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport between 13 and 14 June 2015, the airline will be operating a reduced flight schedule from Bydgoszcz Airport (BZG), located 2 hours away from… Read the full press release

Kenya Airways to become the first airline to link Vietnam directly to Africa with flights to Hanoi from 30 March 2015

Nairobi, 2015-1-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Kenya Airways will become the first and only airline to link Vietnam directly to Africa with flights to Hanoi from 30 March 2015. Kenya Airways will fly three times a week to Hanoi in a Boeing 787 Dreamliner and will provide strong connections to the key markets in Africa…. Read the full press release

Hotel ICON again made the TripAdvisor’s list of the highest-rated hotels in China

Hong Kong, 2015-1-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Luxury hotel located in Tsim Sha Tsui East Hong Kong, Hotel ICON has again earned the coveted honour from TripAdvisor, the world’s most popular hotel review site in its just-released list of the highest-rated hotels in China. Hotel ICON, an independent property only open for 4 years, has… Read the full press release

Brand USA: travelers considering a visit to US can now access new interactive map that features content from Instagram and Google Maps

Online Trip-Planning with thousands of constantly changing photos, geo-targeted for international visitors! Washington, DC, 2015-1-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Prospective international travelers considering a visit to the United States can now access an exciting and new interactive map that features content from Instagram and Google Maps. The enhanced map – created via API access to Instagram,… Read the full press release

Hyatt enters into management contract with Claridge Homes for an Andaz hotel in Ottawa, Canada

Andaz Ottawa Byward Market expected to open in 2016 CHICAGO, 2015-1-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management contract with Claridge Homes for an Andaz hotel in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. When Andaz Ottawa Byward Market opens in mid-2016, it will become the first Andaz-branded… Read the full press release

Hyatt Hotels Corporation launches new full service lifestyle brand designed for business and leisure travelers Hyatt Centric

CHICAGO, 2015-1-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today introduced Hyatt Centric, a new, full service lifestyle brand designed for business and leisure travelers. The launch marks the sixth brand Hyatt has introduced since 2006, and offers Hyatt the opportunity to again set the standard by using its distinctive approach to empathetic engagement… Read the full press release

Tirana International Airport: Tour and Fly company Balkan Express to operate three times per week route between Tirana and Bari

Tour and Fly company Balkan Express will operate the route with a Fokker 50 Flight scheduled three times a week RINAS, Albania, 2015-1-27 — /Travel PR News/ — On Monday 26 January 2015, Tirana International Airport (TIA) inaugurated a new route between Tirana and Bari. Tour and Fly company Balkan Express will operate the route… Read the full press release

Improvements to the World Business Class in KLM’s Boeing 747 fleet met with high customer approval according to recent survey

Recently introduced product improvements to the WBC in KLM’s Boeing 747 fleet have met with high customer approval. These are the conclusions of Mark van der Zanden in the Customer Insight department following a recent analysis of the subject. Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2015-1-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The first aircraft using the new WBC departed from… Read the full press release

easyJet revenue grew by £34 million to £931 million for the quarter ended 31 December 2014

LONDON, 2015-1-27 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet revenue grew by £34 million to £931 million for the quarter ended 31 December 2014 Drive demand, conversion and yields across Europe •    Seats flown grew by 2.9% to 16.6 million. Passengers carried increased by 4.1% to 14.9 million, and the load factor increased by 1.0 percentage point to… Read the full press release

Ethiopian Airlines and Liege Airport extend air cargo partnership for another 5 years

Even brighter prospects ahead, owing to fast growth of Africa-Europe trade ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, 2015-1-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines and Liege Airport have agreed to extend for another 5 years their win-win partnership for the transport of air cargo between Africa and Europe. Liege Airport has been serving as Ethiopian main European cargo… Read the full press release

South African Airways becomes the first airline globally to install the SatAuth (Satellite Authorisation Systems) solution

Johannesburg, 2015-1-27 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways (SAA) this week becomes the first airline globally to install the SatAuth (Satellite Authorisation Systems) solution. The system, first installed on the airline’s cabin trainer for testing in May last year, will not only allow secure credit card transactions anywhere in the skies but also provide… Read the full press release

Houston Airport System: Vacation Express to start new nonstop seasonal service from Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Freeport, Grand Bahama Island

HOUSTON, 2015-1-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Vacation Express — one of the largest tour operators in the southeast — will bring a new nonstop seasonal service from Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Freeport, Grand Bahama Island from May 24 to Aug. 2, 2015. “The continued growth in international services offered at Bush… Read the full press release

British Airways offers customers the thrill of getting a free one-way upgrade to First for a limited time

LONDON, 2015-1-26 — /Travel PR News/ — For a limited time lucky customers flying British Airways could enjoy the thrill of getting a free one-way upgrade to First. The special offer is being given to those buying eligible return flights in the airline’s Club World cabin, from now until March 13, for travel up to… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways named “Best Economy Long-Haul Experience” by world travel trends and information SKIFT

Worldwide study by SKIFT proves the high-quality of Qatar Airways’ 5-Star aviation experience DOHA, Qatar, 2015-1-26 — /Travel PR News/ — On January 16th, Qatar Airways was named “Best Economy Long-Haul Experience” by SKIFT, a recognised leader in world travel trends and information. The study, which included all major international airlines, was a comprehensive evaluation of the… Read the full press release