The Pantheon Iconic Rome Hotel joins the Autograph Collection Hotels

Rome, Italy, 2018-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International’s distinctive collection of passionately independent hotels, today announced the opening of The Pantheon Iconic Rome Hotel in the heart of the Eternal City just steps from The Pantheon.  Joining the brand’s diverse portfolio of more than 135 one-of-a-kind hotels that champion values of vision,… Read the full press release

Marriott International announces the opening of Element Me’aisam in Dubai

Located in Dubai Production City, Element Me’aisam Offers Dubai its first Sustainable and Wellness-Driven Designed Hotel DUBAI, UAE, 2018-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International today announced the debut of Element Hotels in the Middle East and Africa with the opening of Element Me’aisam in Dubai (United Arab Emirates).  Owned and developed by Dubai… Read the full press release

Aeroflot inaugurates service to Saransk, Russia

MOSCOW, Russia, 2018-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot has launched service to Saransk, the capital of Russia’s Republic of Mordovia. The inaugural flight on the Moscow-Saransk route took place today, 1 May 2018, aboard a modern and comfortable Sukhoi SuperJet 100 aircraft. Aeroflot will fly to Saransk twice daily per the following schedule: To Saransk:… Read the full press release

Aeroflot’s loyalty program, Aeroflot Bonus recognized with four Freddie Awards

MOSCOW, Russia, 2018-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot’s loyalty program, Aeroflot Bonus, has won three categories at the prestigious Freddie Awards: Best Elite Program, Best Customer Service and Best Redemption Ability. The Russia flag carrier’s frequent flyer programme also picked up the special 210 Award given to companies with the greatest growth potential. The… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines HighFlyer programme welcomes Scoot

SINGAPORE, 2018-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Corporate members of Singapore Airlines’ HighFlyer programme can now earn HighFlyer points when flying on Singapore Airlines (SIA) or SilkAir itineraries with connections onto Scoot. Corporates under the HighFlyer programme can earn five HighFlyer points for every S$1 spent if their SIA or SilkAir travel itineraries include a… Read the full press release

Wizz Air UK earns Air Operator’s Certificate and Operating Licence from United Kingdom’s Civil Aviation Authority

LONDON, UK, 2018-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air UK Limited (“Wizz Air UK”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Wizz Air Holdings Plc (“Wizz Air”), one of Europe’s fastest growing airline groups, is pleased to announce that it has been granted an Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) and Operating Licence (OL) by the United Kingdom’s Civil Aviation… Read the full press release

Amadeus completes multi-phase digital redesign of Qantas’ online booking process

Renewal of agreement for IT and distribution services MADRID, Spain, 2018-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Amadeus, in collaboration with Qantas, has completed a major digital redesign of the airline’s online booking process, providing customers with a more personalized and intuitive digital experience. The multi-phase redesign, completed in March 2018, used Amadeus technology solutions, to… Read the full press release

Pink Sands Club, Canouan will be renamed to Mandarin Oriental, Canouan this summer — launches two luxury packages

Hong Kong, 2018-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Pink Sands Club, Canouan, which will be rebranded Mandarin Oriental, Canouan this summer has launched two luxury packages. Land & Sea in Luxury – A Yacht Charter and Four Nights in a Two-Bedroom Patio Villa  Experience all Canouan Island and St. Vincent and The Grenadines have to offer… Read the full press release

British Airways starts new direct service between Heathrow and Nashville

Country music star Stella Parton hits the high notes at Heathrow to celebrate British Airways’ new direct service LONDON, 2018-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The only direct route between Europe and Nashville launches this week (May 4) when British Airways starts flying between Heathrow and Music City. To celebrate the new five-a-week service the airline welcomed… Read the full press release

The Singita Grumeti Fund and BRAVE to hold an all-woman, 5-day, 90 km run to raise funds for girls and women’s empowerment programmes

19 – 24 October 2018 Part of Singita’s brand new collection of conservation safaris Kruger National Park , South Africa, 2018-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The Singita Grumeti Fund and BRAVE announced that they will be introducing an all-woman, 5-day, 90 km run across wilderness areas of Singita Grumeti’s private concession in the Serengeti to raise… Read the full press release

Marriott Hotels announces the opening of Accra Marriott Hotel, Ghana

208 Room Hotel Brings Modern, Elegant Design, And an Elevated Guest Experience to The Progressive Capital City Accra, Ghana, 2018-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott Hotels, part of Marriott International, today announced its debut in West Africa, with the highly anticipated opening of Accra Marriott Hotel. Owned by African Hospitality Limited, the hotel is… Read the full press release

The Luxury Collection and Sofía Sanchez de Betak launch 36-piece capsule collection inspired by the Art and Culture of Japan

Sofía Sanchez de Betak Designs CHUFY x The Luxury Collection, an Exclusive Line of Women’s Clothing & Accessories with Beautiful, Modernized Japanese Motifs Inspired by the Art and Culture of Japan BETHESDA, MD, 2018-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, and Sofía Sanchez de Betak, graphic designer and creative director,… Read the full press release

Moxy Hotels and Upright Citizens Brigade to debut an original employee crew training program

‘Yes, And…’ Collaboration Includes Fun Improv Activities for Guests and Locals to Play at Moxy Times Square Bethesda, MD, 2018-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Moxy Hotels, Marriott International’s experiential hotel brand, announced today a multifaceted collaboration with the award-winning improv theater, Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB). The two brands will team up to debut an original employee… Read the full press release

Oman Air opens its new and exclusive premium lounge at Muscat International Airport

MUSCAT, Oman, 2018-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, recently debuted its new and exclusive premium lounge at the award winning Muscat International Airport. The new stylish premium lounge offers Oman Air guests a further unrivalled service as they travel. Oman Air passengers travelling in First… Read the full press release

AccorHotels acquires Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts for €482 million

PARIS, France, 2018-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — AccorHotels has today announced that it has signed an agreement with Mövenpick Holding and Kingdom Holding to acquire Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, for a cash amount of CHF560 million (€482 million). The transaction implies a 14.9X 2019e EBITDA multiple before synergies (including transaction costs), and less than 10X pro… Read the full press release

Wanaka community encouraged to join the conversation on the future of Wanaka Airport

Queenstown, New Zealand, 2018-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Members of the Wanaka and broader Upper Clutha communities are being encouraged to join in the conversation on the future of Wanaka Airport later this month, to help inform the airport’s future development. A series of interactive community and stakeholder engagement sessions are being held on 21… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines debuts its first Alaska Lounge on the East Coast at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

SEATTLE, 2018-May-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines today announces the debut of its first Alaska Lounge on the East Coast, opening at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). The new, reimagined lounge brings to life the company’s West Coast vibe with a cool, comfortable space to work or relax while traveling through JFK. Alaska’s newest lounge features… Read the full press release

The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority solicits applicants to participate in its accelerator program

Opportunities Will Focus on Airport Parking and Simplifying the Airport Journey SAN DIEGO, 2018-May-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority, in concert with its Innovation Lab’s third-party operator, Detecon Innovation Institute, has released the first two “opportunity statements” to solicit applicants to participate in its accelerator program. For more… Read the full press release

The Singapore Tourism Board announces 86 finalists for the 2018 Singapore Tourism Awards

SINGAPORE, 2018-May-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) is pleased to announce today the 86 finalists for the Experience Excellence, Enterprise Excellence and Customer Service categories of the 2018 Singapore Tourism Awards, Singapore’s most prestigious awards for the tourism sector. Come 8 May 2018, the tourism industry will celebrate the stars behind some of Singapore’s best tourism experiences, and recognise… Read the full press release

Emirates marks its 25th anniversary of service in Dammam

DUBAI, UAE, 2018-May-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is celebrating its 25th anniversary to Dammam. Originally operating two flights a week, Emirates now flies four times daily between Dammam and Emirates’ hub in Dubai. Since the start of the Dammam service in 1993, the airline has carried more than 3.8… Read the full press release

Cathay Dragon introduces two new services to Davao City, Philippines and Medan, Indonesia

Flights will link Hong Kong with these rapidly growing ASEAN cities for the first time, underlining a year of record expansion for the group HONG KONG, 2018-May-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The Cathay Pacific Group’s network continues to grow from strength to strength with regional airline Cathay Dragon introducing two new services, to Davao City… Read the full press release

Four Seasons and Fort Partners break ground on the first Four Seasons in Fort Lauderdale

The first Four Seasons in Fort Lauderdale will include 90 Private Residences and 130 hotel rooms Toronto, Canada, 2018-May-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Positioned along the Atlantic Ocean and the beaches of Fort Lauderdale, Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Fort Lauderdale, developed by Fort Partners, breaks ground today to become the newest iconic global destination… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai announces the appointment of Adrian Messerli as General Manager

Shanghai, China, 2018-May-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai welcomes Adrian Messerli as General Manager. Following his career journey with Four Seasons, Messerli makes the move from his most recent post at Four Seasons Resort Seychelles to Shanghai. Born and raised in Switzerland, Messerli has travelled widely over the course of his career, climbing in management at Four Seasons… Read the full press release

HMSHost’s exclusive foodie event spotlights new menus full of bold and original flavors

BETHESDA, MD, 2018-May-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Ready to ‘avo great meal? Well then, book your ticket and head to the airport to enjoy Airport Restaurant Month’s new menus full of bold and original flavors. This May, more than 80 restaurants across nearly 50 North American airports are participating in this spring’s foodie event by global restaurateur HMSHost…. Read the full press release

Avis Budget Group adds 6,000 Peugeot, Citroën and DS vehicles to its connected car rental fleet in Europe

6,000 vehicles already in service, with a total of 11,000 connected cars expected by year’s end  Groupe PSA is a leading supplier of connected vehicles to Avis Budget Group in Europe through the Peugeot, Citroën and DS brands PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2018-May-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Avis Budget Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:CAR) today announced the addition of… Read the full press release

Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel introduces Morning Wellness at Siam programme

BANGKOK, Thailand, 2018-May-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Weary and experiential travellers to Asia’s City of Angels alike are in for a holistic treat of authentic local immersion and vitality with the introduction of Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel’s Morning Wellness at Siam signature experience. Offering a revitalising start to the day that in some ways follows Bangkokians’ typical… Read the full press release

Wizz Air allocates a fifth Airbus aircraft to its London Luton fleet and launches two new routes to Athens and Keflavik

#WIZZaroundEUROPE BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2018-Apr-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, one of Europe’s fastest growing airlines and the leading low-cost carrier in Central and Eastern Europe, will on Sunday 29April 2018 allocate a fifth Airbus aircraft to its London Luton fleet and launch two new routes to Athens and Keflavik. The newly allocated Airbus A320… Read the full press release

Wizz Air to open a new training centre by the end of 2018

BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2018-Apr-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, one of Europe’s fastest growing airlines and the leading low-cost carrier in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced that it will open a new training centre by the end of 2018. The new facility will feature 2 new state-of-the-art Full Flight Simulators, one Fixed Base Simulator… Read the full press release

Wizz Air announces three new services from Kyiv to Berlin, Frankfurt and Vienna

#WIZZaroundEurope THREE NEW DAILY SERVICES TO GERMANY AND AUSTRIA BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2018-Apr-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, one of Europe’s fastest growing airlines and the leading LCC in Ukraine, announced today three new services from Kyiv to Berlin, Frankfurt and Vienna. The new low fare routes will be operated daily, providing countless opportunities for leisure and business travellers… Read the full press release

Wizz Air inaugurates services from Vienna, Austria

#WIZZaroundEurope 30 LOW FARE ROUTES NOW ON SALE BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2018-Apr-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, one of Europe’s fastest growing airlines, today celebrates the start of operations from the Austrian capital, the newest destination in its network, along with the first flights on three new routes to Katowice in Poland, Tuzla in Bosnia… Read the full press release