Today’s AP voice is from our managing director Beate Christeleit. LONDON, UK, 2018-Jun-25 — /Travel PR News/ — At Amistad, we have seen a substantial increase in the number of “soft brands” in the past few years. While there are obvious benefits for independent hotels, it’s worth taking a deeper dive into the benefits and… Read the full press release
London at Park Lane, England, 2018-Jun-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane announces the appointment of Lynn Brutman as Regional Vice President and General Manager for the 193 room luxury hotel. A seasoned hotelier with a Four Seasons tenure spanning some 27 years, Brutman joins the Park Lane property from her most recent… Read the full press release
“s@fer shopping” on Steigenberger, IntercityHotel and Jaz booking pages Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2018-Jun-25 — /Travel PR News/ — For the third year in a row, the German Technical Inspection Agency South (TÜV SÜD) has confirmed that booking hotel stays on the Deutsche Hospitality websites offers a particularly secure shopping experience. This means that the… Read the full press release
Boutique Hotel Celebrates Art and Music in Bloor Street Culture Corridor Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Jun-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Kimpton Saint George, located at 280 Bloor Street West between Huron and St. George Streets, opened its doors on June 19, 2018. The boutique hotel company’s first ever Toronto location is a sophisticated-yet-playful respite along the… Read the full press release
The opening of InterContinental® Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort in Vietnam marks the 1000th IHG hotel opening in the Europe, Middle East, Asia and Africa (EMEAA) region. Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Jun-25 — /Travel PR News/ —IHG® (InterContinental® Hotels Group) is celebrating the opening of its 1000th hotel in the Europe, Middle East, Asia and Africa… Read the full press release
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA, 2018-Jun-25 — /Travel PR News/ — With Pride celebrations in full swing worldwide, Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, is having a celebration of its own. Now in its seventh year, the brand’s Preferred Pride program has expanded to include more than 160 LGBTQ+-welcoming, independently owned and operated independent hotels and… Read the full press release
Vilnius, Lithuania, 2018-Jun-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International has announced the opening of Courtyard Vilnius City Center, marking the first Marriott International property in Lithuania. The hotel is located in the modern growing business area in Lithuania’s capital, Vilnius, overlooking the city’s landmark, Gediminas’ Castle, and is just steps away from business centres, the… Read the full press release
Elected officials join The Bernstein Companies, Boston Properties and Marriott executives for milestone event Bethesda, MD, 2018-Jun-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The Bernstein Companies and its joint venture partner Boston Properties marked a significant milestone today as they broke ground on the future Marriott International headquarters and Marriott Hotel in downtown Bethesda, Maryland. J.W…. Read the full press release
EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-Jun-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The River Tay is making a splash as the star of a new tourism campaign supported by VisitScotland Growth Fund. Ahead of the arrival of V&A Dundee, The Open at Carnoustie and with Scotland’s reputation as the Home of Golf – the four councils on the banks of… Read the full press release
EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-Jun-25 — /Travel PR News/ — A local company has achieved VisitScotland’s top quality assurance award to become one of only two five-star tours operating in Perthshire. Sleepy Sporran Tours, which is run by Trish Simpson and Ian Bell, offers luxury small group tours around Scotland, showcasing some of the country’s most beautiful… Read the full press release
Montréal, Canada, 2018-Jun-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today that Delta Air Lines, Inc. of Atlanta, Georgia (Delta Air Lines) has signed a firm purchase agreement for 20 CRJ900 aircraft – becoming the launch operator of the new ATMOSPHÈRE cabin for CRJ Series regional jets. Based on the list price for… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2018-Jun-22 — /Travel PR News/ — There is no doubt that global leisure travel has been on the increase over the past decade and there are no signs of slow down. According to howmuch.net, the five countries that spend the most on travel are China ($164.9 billion), the US ($145.7 billion), Germany ($106.6 billion), the… Read the full press release
EDINBURGH, 2018-Jun-22 — /Travel PR News/ — A luxury B&B in Scotland’s capital city has achieved the highest Quality Assurance (QA) grading from Visit Scotland. Barony House, situated in the Newington area of Edinburgh, recently received a 5-star Guest House Quality Assurance award from the national tourism organisation in recognition of its exceptional standards. The… Read the full press release
Odawara, Japan, 2018-Jun-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The 27th Odawara Lantern Festival will take place on Saturday, July 28 and Sunday, July 29 at Odawara Castle Park. The festival celebrates the “Odawara Lantern.” The lanterns have a strong historical and cultural connection to the city. In the old days, the lanterns were created… Read the full press release
LONDON, UK, 2018-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has announced a series of airspace restrictions to protect the flypast in July to commemorate 100 years of the Royal Air Force (RAF). Restrictions will be in place for the main flypast on Tuesday 10 July and also the rehearsal, which will… Read the full press release
Announces new global partnership with Adobe Experience Cloud MADRID, Spain, 2018-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Airlines are united across the world by two goals: to grow their customer loyalty and to create consistent high-quality experiences for their travelers. To address this, Amadeus today announces the company is partnering with Adobe to bring improved capabilities… Read the full press release
HONG KONG, 2018-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — For the ninth consecutive year, Mandarin Oriental, Sanya is offering its popular MO Kid’s Camp for younger fans over the summer months. Taking advantage of the resort’s private coral bay, landscaped pools and tropical gardens, outdoor activity specialists have created a programme of fun-filled games, educational activities and creative… Read the full press release
HONG KONG, 2018-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Prague has launched an accommodation package for lovers of good food. Guests booking the hotel’s Czech Foodie Fan package will enjoy a guided tour of the best Czech food shops and restaurants in Prague, a Czech beer tasting, and other treats, including luxurious accommodation at the five-star hotel…. Read the full press release
HONG KONG, 2018-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai will host a sushi pop-up restaurant led by a three Michelin-star chef from Japan, in July. Sushi Master Masaaki Miyakawa and his elite Sushi-Shin team from Hokkaido, Japan will provide diners with the quintessential edomae sushi experience from 17– 29 July. A pre-bookings service is… Read the full press release
HONG KONG, 2018-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Milan has launched a luxury accommodation package for guests wanting to immerse themselves in the whimsical world of Italian designer Piero Fornasetti, one of the most original and creative talents of the twentieth century. Guests booking the Fornasetti Designer Experience will receive a custom-made Fornasetti art piece and an… Read the full press release
VIENNA, Austria, 2018-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — At its meeting today, the Supervisory Board of Austrian Airlines AG unanimously appointed Alexis von Hoensbroech (47) as the new CEO of Austrian Airlines. Von Hoensbroech was proposed by Lufthansa for this position in April of this year. He will succeed Kay Kratky as of August 1, 2018…. Read the full press release
BETHESDA, MD, 2018-Jun-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Global restaurateur HMSHost President and CEO Steve Johnson was elected to this year’s National Restaurant Association Board of Directors. As a newly-elected director by the association’s membership, Steve Johnson is exclusively representing the airport dining industry, providing guidance and expertise into innovating all sectors of the restaurant… Read the full press release
Airport also recertified as a Carbon Neutral airport today Initiatives include installing 100% energy efficient LED lights on the runway, saving a million litres of water in car washes and introducing incentives for quieter aircraft All empty coffee cups and plastic bottles also sent for specialist recycling GATWICK, UK, 2018-Jun-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick… Read the full press release
Three hotel signings in Washington show continued momentum for the brand Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Jun-20 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announces the development of three Hotel Indigo®properties in the state of Washington – Hotel Indigo Vancouver Downtown, Hotel Indigo Everett and Hotel Indigo Spokane. All… Read the full press release
The World’s First-Ever Hotel Music Festival Embarks Upon a Jetset Tour Like You’ve Never Seen Before Phantogram, Charli XCX, Martin Solveig, Gorgon City and Angus & Julia Stone Among Performers at W Hollywood, W Barcelona and W Bali NEW YORK, 2018-Jun-20 — /Travel PR News/ — W Hotels today announces the global roll out of WAKE… Read the full press release
Tbilisi, Georgia, 2018-Jun-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Moxy Hotels, Marriott International’s experiential hotel brand, has made its debut in Georgia with the opening of Moxy Tbilisi, bringing its characteristic vibrant, playful design and approachable service to this dynamic destination. Boasting the style and spirit of a boutique hotel without breaking the bank, the 130-bedroom… Read the full press release
ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Jun-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, in collaboration with West77 Partners and Hotel Management & Consulting, announced the opening of the WoodSpring Suites Seattle Tukwila hotel in Tukwila, Wash.Located at 15637 West Valley Highway, the hotel is the third WoodSpring property to open… Read the full press release
Newly appointed Director of Sales and Marketing, and Public Relations and Communications Manager Miami, FL, U.S.A., 2018-Jun-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Miami has welcomed two new members to the family in the Sales and Marketing department, an important and dynamic division that drives the ultimate success of the Hotel. Accomplished hospitality sales expert Jason… Read the full press release
Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2018-Jun-20 — /Travel PR News/ — George Best Belfast City Airport has won the Career Inspiration Award at the 2018 Irish News Workplace & Employment Awards. The Career Inspiration accolade is awarded to the business deemed to have made the biggest impact to young people achieving the initial step towards their career ambition,… Read the full press release
Carrier continues to offer expanding options for travelers on the West Coast SEATTLE, 2018-Jun-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines brings more aloha spirit to Northern California with the addition of new nonstop service between Sacramento, California, and Kona on the Island of Hawaii. The new service, which is scheduled to begin Dec. 20, will be the only nonstop… Read the full press release