Marriott International, Inc. opens 150-room JW Marriott Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, 2014-8-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) continues to grow its world-class luxury JW Marriott hotel brand with the opening of the 150-room JW Marriott Santo Domingo. The grand opening celebration took place today in Santo Domingo and was graced with the presence of President Danilo Medina, Minister of Tourism Francisco… Read the full press release

JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts and The Joffrey Ballet launch video training tutorials “Poise and Grace” as part of the hotel’s commitment to service excellence

Global Luxury Hotel Brand Incorporates Foundations of Dance into Associate Training Program. Bethesda, Md., 2014-8-29 — /Travel PR News/ — JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts and The Joffrey Ballet are taking guest service to a new level with the launch of “Poise and Grace,” a series of inspirational video training tutorials led by Ashley Wheater, artistic director of The Joffrey… Read the full press release

Etihad Airways launches high-tech ambulance service for its employees in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, 2014-8-28 — /Travel PR News/ — An ambulance service for Etihad Airways began operations in Abu Dhabi today, as part of the airline’s commitment to provide world-class medical emergency response for its employees. Based at the Etihad Airways Medical Centre in Etihad Plaza, the high-tech ambulance provides a 24/7 emergency medical service for the airline’s… Read the full press release

Etihad Airways reaffirmed its commitment to start Airbus A380 and Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner operations in December 2014

A380 to operate triple-daily London flights, Sydney confirmed as second destination B787 flying to Düsseldorf, Doha, Washington DC, Mumbai, Brisbane and Moscow Comprehensive training program underway for airline’s pilots and cabin crew Aircraft will debut The Residence, plus new First, Business and Economy products Abu Dhabi, 2014-8-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline… Read the full press release

Etihad Airways opens new Al Ain contact centre facility to provide 24/7 assistance to the airline’s guests

Abu Dhabi, 2014-8-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has completed the final phase in the development of its Al Ain contact centre facility, with the opening of a second contact centre, bringing to three the number of centres within the UAE, and a total of four… Read the full press release

Emirates and Arik Air to develop and expand their existing commercial relationship and explore further areas of cooperation

DUBAI, U.A.E., 2014-8-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, a global connector of people and places, and Arik Air, West Africa’s leading airline, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop and expand their existing commercial relationship and explore further areas of co-operation. Emirates and Arik Air currently have a one-way interline agreement, whereby Emirates passengers… Read the full press release

Tarek Nour appointed new Hotel Manager for Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh

Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2014-8-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh welcomes Tarek Nour as its new Hotel Manager. A Four Seasons veteran who has 12 years of international hospitality experience, Nour arrives in the Kingdom from Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore, where he spent two years as Director of Rooms. “Tarek’s experience will be invaluable to Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh with his… Read the full press release

Embraer: Japan Airlines orders 27 E-Jets estimated at USD 677 million

São José dos Campos, Brazil, 2014-8-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Embraer S.A. has signed a firm order with Japan Airlines (JAL) for a total of 15 E-Jets comprising the E170 and the E190 jets models, as well as for an additional twelve E-Jets family options. The value of the firm order is estimated at USD… Read the full press release

Las Vegas to welcome variety of special events and programming specific to the LGBT community this fall

LAS VEGAS, 2014-8-28 — /Travel PR News/ — This fall, Las Vegas continues to welcome a wide-variety of special events and programming specific to the LGBT community. From one end of the Strip to the other, Las Vegas is unassuming and welcomes the LGBT community, providing each person the opportunity to experience the trip of a lifetime…. Read the full press release

Metrolink to operate late night trains back to L.A. Union Station from Los Angeles County Fair on Saturday and Sunday nights throughout September

LOS ANGELES, 2014-8-28 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of its annual service, Metrolink will operate late night trains back to L.A. Union Station on both Saturday and Sunday nights from the Los Angeles County Fair (LACF), the largest county fair in the country. The service will begin this weekend and continue on Saturdays and Sundays… Read the full press release

Marco Polo opens its newest hotel in Changzhou, China

Changzhou, China, 2014-8-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The newest Marco Polo will open in Changzhou, China on 28 August, 2014.  With 19 acres of lush gardens, Marco Polo Changzhou will be an exclusive urban oasis and the city’s prime address for events and meetings. Located in the Xinbei District just one hour from Shanghai by high-speed… Read the full press release

29 year old wombat virgin Patrick received 258k ‘likes’ helping Tourism Australia’s Facebook page reach six million fans

Sydney, Australia, 2014-8-27 — /Travel PR News/ — A 29 year old, wombat virgin has helped Tourism Australia’s Facebook page reach six million fans, making it the most followed tourism body on Facebook globally. Yesterday morning, Tourism Australia’s social media team posted a birthday greeting and photo of ‘Patrick the Wombat’ from Ballarat Wildlife Park on its… Read the full press release

Tourism Australia selects an elite group of China-based travel agencies to lead high yield China tourism strategy

Sydney, Australia, 2014-8-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Tourism Australia has selected an elite group of China-based travel agencies to spearhead a new, high yield distribution network focused upon selling high quality Australian holiday packages to China’s rapidly growing middle classes. A total of 31 specialist travel agents have been selected to join the new Key Distribution… Read the full press release

The Pacific Asia Travel Association PATA announces extension of its strategic partnership with TripAdvisor

BANGKOK, 2014-8-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the extension of its strategic partnership with TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site, offering trusted advice from real travellers and a wide variety of travel choices and planning features with seamless links to booking tools. TripAdvisor has the largest travel community in… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport welcomes Transport Minister Paschal Donohoe on his first official visit to the airport and county since his appointment in July

Shannon, Ireland, 2014-8-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Paschal Donohoe, TD, was welcomed to Shannon Airport today by its Chairman Rose Hynes and CEO Neil Pakey on his first official visit to the airport and county since his appointment in July to the post. The Minister was in Shannon as… Read the full press release

Eurostar launches thirteen day express sale from 28 August to 9 September

LONDON, 2014-8-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Eurostar, the high-speed passenger rail service linking the UK with mainland Europe, is launching a thirteen day express sale from 28 August – 9 September with three amazing offers for autumn and winter getaways: Offers 135,000 seats available, with return fares from only £59 for standard travel from London,… Read the full press release

Adventure Travel World Summit expects nearly 700 delegates from around the globe to Killarney, Ireland on October 6, 2014

Seattle, WA, 2014-8-27 — /Travel PR News/ — On October 6, nearly 700 delegates from around the globe will enter Killarney, Ireland to begin the sold-out Adventure Travel World Summit (ATWS). Over 150 of those delegates, international tour operators and media, will be coming back from intense adventure experiences across Ireland’s wild landscape, while the other 500 delegates will… Read the full press release

The Adventure Travel Trade Association: the industry lacks a global standard for adventure travel guiding

SEATTLE, 2014-8-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA; www.adventuretravel.biz) has spent the past several months researching global adventure guide qualification and performance standards and training programs. The initial findings, presented in a webinar to members of the association, confirm that the industry lacks a global standard for adventure travel guiding. ATTA’s president, Mr…. Read the full press release

Etihad Airways names Mr Gianni Tronza as its General Manager for Switzerland

Abu Dhabi, 2014-8-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has appointed Mr Gianni Tronza as its new General Manager for Switzerland effective immediately. In his new role, Gianni Tronza will be based in Zurich, where he will lead Etihad Airways’ expanded commercial operations in Switzerland following the… Read the full press release

LA/Ontario International Airport’s passenger numbers rose 2.7% from January 2014 through July 2014 compared to the same period last year

Ontario, California, 2014-8-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Passenger numbers at LA/Ontario International Airport (ONT) rose 2.7 percent from January 2014 through July 2014, compared to the same period last year.  ONT airlines served 2,366,198passengers compared to 2,303,947 travelers during the same period in 2013. International traffic continues its upward climb compared to last year.  This year’s activity from January through July reflects a 68.7 percent increase… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul opening in 2015 names Lubosh Barta General Manager

Barta and new Four Seasons executive team members introduced at special event in Seoul Seoul, Korea, 2014-8-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Lubosh Barta has been named General Manager of the new Four Seasons Hotel Seoul, which is expected to open in 2015.  A ten year Four Seasons veteran, Barta joined the company as Food & Beverage Director atFour Seasons Hotel Bangkok, and quickly earned promotions… Read the full press release

Mark Best’s Pei Modern to launch in Sydney at Four Seasons Hotel Sydney on October 15, 2014

Sydney, Australia, 2014-8-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Pei Modern, Mark Best’s internationally recognized modern bistro, will launch in Sydney at Four Seasons Hotel Sydney on October 15, 2014. Founded on the principles of bistronomie that demand a commitment to locally sourced, quality seasonal produce and wines that speak of their place and style, Pei Modern opened in Melbourne in 2012 to critical acclaim,… Read the full press release

Incheon Airport celebrates its 400 millionth passenger

400 million accumulated passengers within 13 years of its establishment 2014-8-26 — /Travel PR News/ — On the 14th, Incheon International Airport Corporation held an event to celebrate Incheon Airport’s 400 millionth passenger in the Arrival Area and the Millennium Hall of the Passenger Terminal. Incheon International Airport Corporation presented a key that represents good luck… Read the full press release

Meridian Energy to move its Auckland sales team to Auckland Airport’s Quad 5 office building at the end of the year

Auckland, New Zealand, 2014-8-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport announced today that it has leased a whole floor in its Quad 5 office building to Meridian Energy. Meridian Energy will be moving its Auckland sales team to the airport at the end of the year. The Quad 5 office building was built by Auckland Airport… Read the full press release

Auckland Airport reports its annual results for the financial year to 30 June 2014

Auckland Airport has today announced its annual results for the financial year to 30 June 2014. Auckland, New Zealand, 2014-8-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Total profit after tax was up 21.3% to $215.9 million, while underlying profit after tax increased by 10.5% to $169.9 million. The final dividend paid to shareholders for the year increases by… Read the full press release

Visitnorway.com: Norwegian Trekking Association opens Rabot Mountain Cabin to hikers and skiers

The Rabot Mountain Cabin welcomes hikers from all over the world to a design surprise high up in the mountains in Northern Norway. OSLO, 2014-8-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The cabin opened on 16 August and has already attracted attention from architect junkies as well as sporty hikers, as its unique design resembles a high-end hotel more… Read the full press release

Kenya Airways migrates 11 additional flights to the new ultramodern Terminal 1A at its Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) hub

Nairobi, 2014-8-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Kenya Airways has migrated 11 additional flights to the new ultramodern Terminal 1A at its Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) hub. From Thursday (August 21, 2014), the airline will be operating a total of 15 flights from the new Terminal 1A, which is for exclusive use by Kenya Airways… Read the full press release

Bahrain Airport Company and Bahrain International Airport celebrate the renewal of the Aerodrome Certification from the Ministry of Transportation’s Civil Aviation Affairs

Muharraq, Bahrain, 2014-8-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the managing and operating body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), celebrated therenewal of the Aerodrome Certification from the Ministry of Transportation’s Civil Aviation Affairs (CAA). The Chief Executive Officer of BAC Mohammed Al Binfalah received the certificate at a meeting held with the Acting Undersecretary… Read the full press release

London City Airport: British Airways celebrates busiest summer ever with record number of customers jetting off to 26 destinations from Docklands airport

LONDON, 2014-8-26 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is celebrating its busiest summer ever at London City with a record number of customers jetting off to 26 destinations from the Docklands airport. Since the beginning of July nearly 30 per cent more customers have travelled compared to the same period last year and British Airways… Read the full press release

Wizz Air announced further expansion in Budapest

Budapest, Hungary, 2014-8-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe*, today announced further expansion in Budapest. From 15 May 2015 the airline will deploy a ninth Airbus A320 aircraft and open new services to Lisbon and Maastricht starting on 30 March and 15 May, respectively. Wizz Air… Read the full press release