Airline recognised as the Middle East’s 2018 Leading Airline, Airline Brand, Business Class Airport Lounge and Cabin Crew Dubai, UAE, 2018-Apr-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has been recognised at the World Travel Awards Middle East 2018 with four awards – Middle East’s Leading Airline, Middle East’s Leading Airline… Read the full press release
Airline scoops Best Airline Worldwide, Airline with the Best Business Class, Best First Class Airport Lounge in the Middle East and Airline with the Best Cabin Crew Dubai, UAE, 2018-Apr-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates won four accolades last night at the Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2018. The airline was crowned Best Airline… Read the full press release
LOS ANGELES, 2018-Apr-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide, wholly owned by Mapletree Investments, was recognized with a total of 28 Booking.com ‘Guest Review Awards’ for 2017, a clear testament to the outstanding guest experiences provided at its growing portfolio of extended stay properties. As the global leader in connecting travelers with the widest choice… Read the full press release
DUBLIN, Ireland, 2018-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (24 Apr) announced the exercise of 25 Boeing 737 MAX 200 “Gamechanger” aircraft options, bringing its total firm orders for this aircraft to 135, the first of which come onstream in the first half of 2019. These aircraft, which are valued at more… Read the full press release
1 Based Aircraft, 2 New Routes To Alicante & Malaga & 140,000 C’mers DUBLIN, Ireland, 2018-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (26 Apr) announced that it will open a new base at Düsseldorf Airport from June, its 11th base in Germany and 86th in Europe, with 1 based aircraft, as it… Read the full press release
DUBLIN, Ireland, 2018-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (23 Apr) announced its first flights from Bosnia and Herzegovina with two new routes from Banja Luka to Brussels Charleroi and Memmingen. Both routes will operate twice weekly from November, as part of its Winter 2018 schedule, and go on sale later today… Read the full press release
Atlanta GA, 2018-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — One of the Southeast’s most anticipated black-tie galas celebrates one of North America’s largest populations of western lowland gorillas at The Beastly Feast to benefit Zoo Atlanta on Saturday, May 5, 2018. Ford Motor Company Fund, the philanthropic arm of Ford Motor Company, returns as the event’s Presenting… Read the full press release
Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2018-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Deutsche Hospitality’s Construction, Interior Design and Engineering Department will be under new leadership from June 2018 when Gernot Porcher takes over as Senior Director. Mr. Porcher will succeed Sigurd Kern, who is retiring after more than three decades with the company. Mr. Porcher, who holds… Read the full press release
Viking Continues Cultural Enrichment Partnership with Second Season of Scripted Series Featuring Picasso and More of the 20th Century’s Most Brilliant Innovators Los Angeles, CA, 2018-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ —Viking® (www.vikingcruises.com) today announced it has renewed its sponsorship of National Geographic’s fully scripted anthology series, “Genius,” which in season two explores the life and work… Read the full press release
Alexandria, VA, 2018-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Jeanne Olivier, A.A.E., ACE, Assistant Director, Aviation Security and Technology at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, took office this week as Chair of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) for 2018-19. Founded in 1928, AAAE is the world’s largest professional organization representing the… Read the full press release
HONG KONG, 2018-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Wharf Hotels has appointed Mr Randal Linhart as Group Director of Restaurants, Bars and Events, reporting to the hospitality management company’s Vice President, Operations, Thomas Salg. A seasoned hotelier, Randal has over 25 years of experience in hospitality, having held senior positions with luxury hotel groups including… Read the full press release
ARLINGTON, Va., 2018-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts – the leading U.S.-based global hotel management company – has appointed Fernando Salazar as the senior vice president of food & beverage. In the newly created role, Salazar brings a passion for cuisine and an international flair to partner with market leading chefs and mixologists… Read the full press release
Brussels, Belgium, 2018-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Rezidor Hotel Group AB (REZT), publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Sweden and part of Radisson Hotel Group announces nine new hotel openings representing close to 1,700 rooms in the first quarter of 2018. This includes the addition of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront – a new 432-room… Read the full press release
Gatwick, UK, 2018-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Partner plc is pleased to announce the appointment of Ian Holder as Managing Director, Baines Simmons. He takes up the role immediately, reporting directly to Air Partner CEO Mark Briffa, and will also sit on the Group’s Operating Board. Ian joined Baines Simmons as a Principal Consultant in… Read the full press release
As Hilton’s high-tech guest room rolls out to more hotels, guests can use the app to control room features and access premium streaming, including complimentary SHOWTIME programming MCLEAN, Va., 2018-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The list of benefits Hilton guests can get from the Hilton Honors app to personalize their stays just got longer. The… Read the full press release
DENVER, CO, 2018-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Breathtakingly beautiful, Colorado is the ultimate golf vacation destination. With nearly 300 incredible courses, each offering its own special variation of elevation, climate, vegetation and wildlife, golfers can find a spectacular setting for any golf game. Plus, at Colorado’s altitude, balls are likely to fly farther, and with… Read the full press release
Make this Ramadan one to remember with 15 venues across Dubai to enjoy Iftar and Suhoor Dubai, UAE, 2018-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Some of your favourite hotels across Dubai are gearing up to celebrate a memorable Ramadan, bringing an abundant selection of traditional Arabic flavours alongside more contemporary dishes to your table. With… Read the full press release
Get ready to feast to your heart’s content with signature menus at more than 40 of your favourite restaurants, from just AED 150 from 29th April – 5th May Dubai, UAE, 2018-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — From the “Oh, that’s good!”, to the “Oh, that’s new!”, and the “Oh, I need to taste that again!”, Jumeirah… Read the full press release
Additional order takes Ryanair’s 737 MAX order total to 135 airplanes Europe’s largest low cost-carrier is the launch customer for high capacity MAX 8 variant DUBLIN, Ireland, 2018-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Ryanair today announced they finalized an order for 25 additional high-capacity 737 MAX 8 airplanes. The $3 billion order, at current… Read the full press release
Airline introduces yet another first in Indian Aviation for Economy and Première guests wishing to upgrade to Première and First Class MUMBAI, India, 2018-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Economy and Première guests of Jet Airways, India’s premier international full service airline, can now experience the next level of the airline’s acclaimed in-flight service, following the… Read the full press release
New Small Group Tour for Enthusiasts Features Cave Tours, Barrel Tastings, Reserve Estate Wines from Four California AVAs SAN FRANCISCO, CA, USA, 2018-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Extranomical Tours, a leading touring and sightseeing company in Northern California, is kicking off its summer season with the addition of the Beyond Napa Valley to its tour… Read the full press release
Additional Service Center Will Support Growing Customer Fleet And Create 200 Jobs SAVANNAH, Georgia, 2018-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced plans to build a new service center at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport in response to its growing customer fleet’s needs for maintenance and service. The service center is expected to open… Read the full press release
Hotel Celebrates the Iconic Experiences of Legendary Xi’an and the Silk Road CHICAGO, 2018-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of a Grand Hyatt hotel in one of China’s most ancient cities, Xi’an. Reinterpreting the city’s rich history and multicultural influences with a contemporary splendor, the Grand Hyatt Xi’an… Read the full press release
New Boutique Hotel in New Orleans’ Central Business District Joins The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand and Pays Homage to the Building’s Storied Past NEW ORLEANS, 2018-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (April 23, 2018), Hyatt along with Rockbridge and HRI Properties, LLC proudly announce the opening of The Eliza Jane, a 196-room hotel centrally-located just… Read the full press release
Reduced environmental footprint 42% reduction in CO2 emissions and 48% reduction in average water consumption for towels and bathrobes** 88% reduction in volume of chemicals used in textile finishing 20%* longer life for towels and bathrobes = impact reduced by 9 to 16%** Unprecedented approach for a global hotel group. Target: roll-out in more than… Read the full press release
Thomas Cook Airlines will base an additional Airbus A320 aircraft at Bristol Airport from May 1, 2018 and increase its number of seats on sale from the airport to over 400,000 for the summer 18 season. Bristol, UK, 2018-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Taking the airline’s weekly flights from 28 to 39 for summer… Read the full press release
Projects include a theatre providing interactive experiences for people with disabilities and a ‘Get Active’ project for girls in Mid Sussex schools To date 80 projects benefitting more than 46,000 local people already supported LONDON, UK, 2018-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — London Gatwick has today announced the latest round of grants from the Gatwick… Read the full press release
BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2018-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Another major international environmental award has been received by Budapest Airport: ACI (Airports Council International) confirmed that Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport achieved the so-called “carbon-neutral” accreditation. The accreditation program launched by ACI has found that the operation of Budapest Airport maintains a balance of energy consumption and… Read the full press release
BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2018-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Snowy mountaintops with the bastions of the Great Wall, an unusual aerial photo of the Forbidden City, an ultramodern megalopolis and thousand-year-old traditions – all within the walls of a single city. All this and more is on display on the departure level of Budapest Airport, courtesy of… Read the full press release
On 1 June 2018, SAS is launching “SAS For Business”, a new program designed to make it easier for small and medium sized enterprises (SME) to book tickets and get a discount immediately at the time of purchase. Stockholm, Sweden, 2018-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — SME using this new program, SAS For Business, will find… Read the full press release