Vibe Hotel Marysville opens The Spa at Marysville

Victoria, Australia, 2015-7-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The ultimate escape in for the mind and body has now opened in Murrindindi Shire in the heart of beautiful Marysville. Guests at the new Vibe Hotel Marysville can unwind and rid themselves of life’s little stresses at The Spa at Marysville. This exciting new offering promises… Read the full news article

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority’s Board of Directors welcomed three new board members

LAS VEGAS, 2015-7-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority’s (LVCVA) Board of Directors welcomed three new board members during the July meeting. Las Vegas City Councilman Ricki Barlow fills the position previously held by Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman.  A lifelong Nevadan, Barlow has been the City of Las Vegas… Read the full news article

The Hay-Adams becomes the only Washington, D.C. hotel to be placed in the “Top 100 Hotels” in Travel & Leisure’s World’s Best Awards 2015

THE HAY-ADAMS NAMED IN TRAVEL + LEISURE’S WORLD’S BEST AWARDS 2015 AS ONE OF THE WORLD’S TOP 100 HOTELS The iconic hotel is recognized as the #2 Large City Hotel in the Continental U.S., and the only hotel in Washington, D.C. to be named to the Top 100 Hotels in the World. WASHINGTON, D.C., 2015-7-17 —… Read the full news article

Marco Polo Hotels – Hong Kong appoints Great Southern Outbound to establish stronger foothold in Australia and New Zealand

HONG KONG, 2015-7-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Marco Polo Hotels – Hong Kong is pleased to announce the appointment of Great Southern Outbound (GSO), a Sydney-based representation company providing hospitality sales and marketing solutions in Australia and New Zealand. In establishing a stronger foothold in the Asia Pacific region, GSO will represent the three… Read the full news article

Royal Caribbean International announces an enhanced shore excursion program featuring exclusive new options

Cruise Line Offers New Tours Designed For Action Lovers, Families, Culture Seekers and Foodies in Mind MIAMI, 2015-7-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Designed to meet every travel passion, Royal Caribbean International is tapping into what guests really want to do on their next vacation with an enhanced shore excursion program featuring exclusive new options. From… Read the full news article

Royal Caribbean International’s newest and most technologically advanced ship “Anthem of the Seas” set to arrive in the New York area on November 4, 2015

High-Tech Adventures are Just 100 Days Away MIAMI, 2015-7-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International’s newest and most technologically advanced ship, Anthem of the Seas is set to arrive in the New York area on November 4, 2015, bringing with her a lineup of thrilling adventures for guests of all ages. From the… Read the full news article

Royal Caribbean’s exclusive private destinations: Labadee, Haiti and CocoCay, Bahamas

MIAMI, 2015-7-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The best Caribbean adventures await at Royal Caribbean’s exclusive private destinations, Labadee, Haiti and CocoCay, Bahamas. These secluded escapes offer guests unique experiences of every kind, whether they are looking for action and adventure, a tranquil beachside hideaway surrounded by lush tropical landscapes, or anything in between. Experience… Read the full news article

Hyatt Place recognized by J.D. Power as highest in guest satisfaction among upscale hotel chains

CHICAGO, 2015-7-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) announced that the Hyatt Place brand has been recognized by J.D. Power as highest in guest satisfaction among upscale hotel chains. The award comes as a result of guest ratings in the recently released J.D. Power 2015 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index StudySM.The Hyatt Place… Read the full news article

The newly refurbished 3,200 square-foot USO Center at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport opens

Mayor Reed, Airport officials honor U.S. Armed Forces and USO with new facility ATLANTA, 2015-7-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed helped cut the ribbon for the reopening of the newly refurbished 3,200 square-foot USO Center at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Tuesday. The center moves back into its permanent location on the third floor… Read the full news article

Photo exhibition “The inspiration of the morning freshness” at Sheremetyevo International Airport in honor of the 25th anniversary of the flights of Korean Air to Russia

The Korean Air airline, Sheremetyevo International Airport and the National Tourism Organization of Korea opened together a photo exhibition ” The inspiration of the morning freshness” in honor of the 25th anniversary of the flights of Korean Air to Russia and the termination of the year of the mutual visits “Russia — Republic of Korea”. The exhibition containing 15 photographs is located in the public area of Terminal E (2nd floor), passengers… Read the full news article

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines introduced its first app for the Apple Watch; launch precedes the rollout of Apple Watch in the Netherlands this Friday

Amstelveen, 2015-7-16 — /Travel PR News/ — KLM Royal Dutch Airlines today introduced its first app for the Apple Watch. Travellers with an Apple Watch now have access to the most important flight information on their wrist. Launching the new KLM app precedes the rollout of the Apple Watch in the Netherlands this Friday. Apple Watch proves to… Read the full news article

CEOs representing Europe’s five largest airline groups met with EU Transport Commissioner Violeta Bulc to discuss her new EU Aviation Strategy

Airline CEOs meet with EU Transport Commissioner Violeta Bulc to discuss her new EU Aviation Strategy LONDON, 2015-7-16 — /Travel PR News/ — CEOs representing Europe’s five largest airline groups – Air France KLM, easyJet, International Airlines Group, Lufthansa Group and Ryanair – today met with EU Transport Commissioner Violeta Bulc to discuss her new… Read the full news article

Swissport forms new joint venture Swissport Cargo Services Graz to provide cargo services at Graz Airport in Austria

Opfikon, Switzerland, 2015-7-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport Cargo Services Graz will provide comprehensive cargo services at Graz Airport in Austria. The newly formed joint venture will handle approximately 10.000 tonnes of air cargo per year for its customers – airlines and freight-forwarders. Clients at Graz Airport will benefit from further improved quality standards… Read the full news article

3rd Int’l Conference on Financing for Development: UNWTO: Tourism’s underrepresentation in international financing for development flows remains a critical hurdle to overcome in order to fully deploy its development potential

Despite its wide-reaching socio-economic impacts, tourism still receives limited attention as a tool for development.On the occasion of the Third International Conference on Financing for Development (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 13-16 July), UNWTO calls for higher support for tourism in international financing for development flows to maximize the sector´s contribution to sustainable development across the globe. … Read the full news article

The winners of the 2015 PATA Grand and Gold Awards announced

BANGKOK, 2015-7-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2015 PATA Grand and Gold Awards. Proudly supported and sponsored by the Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) for the last 20 years, this year’s awards recognise the achievements of 25 separate organisations and individuals. PATA will present 29 Grand… Read the full news article

Hospitality consulting firm Horwath HTL and PATA partner for the organisation of the PATA Investment Forum in Bangalore, India

BANGKOK, 2015-7-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and hospitality consulting firm, Horwath HTL, today announced a joint partnership for the organisation of the PATA Investment Forum taking place in concurrent with PATA Travel Mart 2015, in Bangalore, India, on Monday, September 7, 2015 from 1400-1730 hrs. Mario Hardy, CEO, PATA, said, “The state of Karnataka… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways Cargo to introduce the first 747 freighter to its expanding fleet on 1 August 2015

Additional freighter will enhance airline’s oversized cargo carrying capacity The 747F will complement Qatar Airways Cargo’s expanding freighter fleet DOHA, Qatar, 2015-7-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Cargo will introduce the first 747 freighter to its expanding fleet on 1 August 2015 to further enhance its global on-demand charter services. The B747-400BCF will complement the… Read the full news article

Tourism Australia launches short film aimed at encouraging more visitors to include Indigenous tourism experiences

SYDNEY, 2015-7-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Tourism Australia is today launching a new, short film aimed at encouraging more domestic and international visitors to include Indigenous tourism experiences as part of an Australian holiday. Entitled Aboriginal Australia: Our Country is waiting for you, the film was created in collaboration with renowned Australian filmmakers Brendan… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resort Lanai joins Great Golf Resorts of the World’s collection of marquee golf properties

Hawaii, Lanai at Manele Bay, 2015-7-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Recognising Four Seasons Resort Lanai as the very best in must-play, must-stay experiences, Great Golf Resorts of the World has added the exclusive Hawaii golf destination and breathtaking Jack Nicklaus signature golf experience to its collection of marquee properties. Carefully curated, Great Golf Resorts… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Macao Cotai Strip launches special promotional campaign to commemorate its 7th Anniversary

Exclusive savings, lucky draws, special gifts and more for guests to celebrate the Hotel’s milestone anniversary in August 2015 Macau, China, 2015-7-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip will commemorate its 7th Anniversary on August 28, 2015 with the launch of a special promotional campaign. Throughout the month of August, the Hotel,… Read the full news article

GBTA Foundation whitepaper: As the hotel industry transition to new technological advancements, it is also critical that hotels do not lose sight of the importance of customer service

ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2015-7-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Business travelers are generally open to new technological advancements that will improve their hotel booking and staying experience, however there are some concerns around adoption rates among older travelers, according to a new whitepaper from the GBTA Foundation, the education and research arm of the Global Business Travel Association… Read the full news article

IHG® to open new 240-room Holiday Inn Express hotel in the heart of Bangkok’s Chinatown

New 240-room Holiday Inn Express Bangkok Chinatown will cater to value-conscious travellers who want to explore Bangkok’s colourful heritage  DENHAM, UK, 2015-7-15 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Grand Uniland Company Limited to open a new Holiday Inn Express hotel in… Read the full news article

Metrolink and Orange County Transportation Authority partner to offer OC Fair Express for those attending the 125th edition of the OC Fair

With valid Metrolink tickets and passes, people ride the OC Fair Express for free! LOS ANGELES, 2015-7-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Metrolink and the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) have teamed up to offer the OC Fair Express for those heading to the 125th edition of the OC Fair. Passengers along Metrolink’s Orange County and Inland… Read the full news article

Chicago Department of Aviation hosts its 2nd Annual Sustainable Foods Happy Hour! at Airports Going Green this October

​CHICAGO, 2015-7-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Sustainability involves all the senses – seeing inspiring presentations, tasting delicious foods and brews and delighting in their aromas, listening to great music, and touching newly woven fabrics and products made from recycled materials. Join us in Chicago this October at Airports Going Green when the Chicago Department… Read the full news article

Dr Beccy Bowden appointed new director Heathrow Community Fund

LONDON, 2015-7-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Heathrow Community Fund has appointed a new Director, Dr Beccy Bowden, to develop the future potential of the grant-making charity and its work in communities local to Heathrow Airport. The new appointment comes as the Fund announced its half-year grant awards of more than £283,000 in the first… Read the full news article

Qantas will commence special relief flights from Bali tonight to assist in bringing Jetstar customers back to Australia

SYDNEY, 2015-7-14 — /Travel PR News/ — In supporting Jetstar, Qantas will commence special relief flights from Bali tonight to assist in bringing Jetstar customers back to Australia. Qantas, which does not usually operate scheduled services to Bali, will charter two special relief flights from Bali to Perth tonight and tomorrow. The Boeing 737-800 aircraft… Read the full news article

Jetstar works with Qantas to get more flights in and out of Bali to help bring another 2,400 customers back to Australia

SYDNEY, 2015-7-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Jetstar will more than double seat capacity out of Bali tomorrow, to help bring another 2,400 customers back to Australia. Jetstar has worked with Qantas to get more flights in and out of Bali and is using larger aircraft, and will now operate 18 flights in and out… Read the full news article

IATA calls for development of comprehensive policy for aviation aligned with Indian Gov’s stated intention to make it easier to do business in India

Delhi, 2015-7-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called for the development of a comprehensive policy for aviation aligned with the Indian Government’s stated intention to make it easier to do business in India. The objective is to allow India to derive maximum social and economic benefits as its aviation… Read the full news article

Aeroflot named one of the world’s 20 leading airlines by passenger traffic by Air Transport World

MOSCOW, 2015-7-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot (Moscow Exchange ticker: AFLT) has been named as one of the world’s 20 leading airlines by passenger traffic by Air Transport World (ATW). Russia’s flag carrier has significantly strengthened its international position year-on-year, climbing five places and ranking ahead of peers including Qantas, Thai Airways and Iberia with 20.2 bln RPKs in the first… Read the full news article

Airport expansion: Gatwick Airport’s Sir Roy McNulty says Airports Commission’s analysis fell short in a number of important areas

Gatwick strengths and Heathrow challenges both underplayed Gatwick believes these shortcomings have led to a flawed conclusion Only expansion at Gatwick can actually be delivered LONDON, 2015-7-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Chair of the Gatwick Airport Board Sir Roy McNulty today outlined the airport’s response to the Airports Commission’s final report saying the Commission’s… Read the full news article