Pacific Asia Travel Association names Trevor Weltman as Chief of Staff

BANGKOK, Thailand, 2018-Apr-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has appointed Mr. Trevor Weltman as Chief of Staff effective April 2, 2018. Reporting to PATA CEO Dr. Mario Hardy, he will be responsible for planning, managing, coordinating and executing the Association’s various activities. Dr. Hardy said, “It gives me great pleasure to welcome Trevor to the… Read the full press release

MATATO President Abdulla Ghiyas and one of the most active NGOs in the Maldives named as the 2018 PATA Face of the Future

BANGKOK, Thailand, 2018-Apr-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Abdulla Ghiyas, President of the Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) – one of the most active NGOs in the Maldives dedicated to fostering and promoting the sub industry of local travel agents, is today named as the 2018 PATA Face of the Future. This is the… Read the full press release

ONYX Hospitality Group announces the opening of Shama Lakeview Asoke Bangkok

Special opening rates for long term leases and shorter stays available for arrivals from 1 April 2018 Bangkok, Thailand, 2018-Apr-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Shama Lakeview Asoke Bangkok, the latest addition to the string of properties managed by ONYX Hospitality Group, opens its doors on 1 April 2018. Formerly known as Somerset Lake Point Bangkok operated by… Read the full press release

Vistara introduces its first male cabin crew

First batch of male cabin crew completes rigorous training, starts flying today Eye-catching male crew uniform revealed, that complements Vistara’s unique, elegant, and practical female crew uniform New Delhi, 2018-Apr-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Vistara, India’s finest full service carrier, introduced its first male cabin crew, a mix of experienced and new crew, today. The… Read the full press release

TravelClick strengthens its Guest Management Solutions with the acquisition of CRM and email marketing solutions provider Digital Alchemy

Acquisition Adds Expertise and Depth to Guest Management Solutions, One of TravelClick’s Fastest Growing Products NEW YORK, 2018-Apr-02 — /Travel PR News/ — TravelClick (“the Company”), a leading global provider of data and revenue-generating solutions for hoteliers, announced today that it has purchased Dallas-based Digital Alchemy, a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and email marketing solutions provider for hotels… Read the full press release

Edward Linsley appointed Senior General Manager of Four Seasons Resort Seychelles and the new Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island

World traveller and Four Seasons executive to oversee the award-winning resort in Petite Anse in addition to the newly opened resort on Desroches Island Seychelles, 2018-Apr-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Edward Linsley has been appointed Senior General Manager of Four Seasons Resort Seychelles and the new Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island, which opened its doors on March 1, 2018…. Read the full press release

David Hale and Chris Leiser join the Cambria Hotels and Ascend Hotel Collection development teams in the Midwest region

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Apr-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, announced David Hale and Chris Leiser have joined the company as part of the Cambria Hotels and Ascend Hotel Collection development teams in the Midwest region. Hale, newly appointed director of franchise sales for the… Read the full press release

Cambria Hotels opens its biggest property — the 255-room Cambria Hotel Nashville

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Apr-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The Cambria Hotels brand debuted in the Music Capital of the World yesterday evening with the grand opening of the 255-room Cambria Hotel Nashville, the brand’s biggest property. The Cambria Hotels brand is franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, which co-hosted… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels announces the opening of WoodSpring Suites Chicago Tinley Park

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Apr-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, in collaboration with Holladay Properties, LLC and Nationwide Hotel Management Company LLC, today announced the opening of WoodSpring Suites Chicago Tinley Park. The hotel is located at 18636 West Creek Drive in Tinley Park, Ill…. Read the full press release

Choice Hotels announces the opening of the Cambria Hotel Philadelphia Downtown – Center City

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Apr-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, in collaboration with Pearl Properties and Concord Hospitality Enterprises Company, announced the opening of the Cambria Hotel Philadelphia Downtown – Center City. Located at 219 S. Broad Street on the Avenue of the Arts in… Read the full press release

Guide me UA welcomes guests of the UEFA Champions League Final 2018

Olimpiyskiy stadium kiev

Kyiv, Ukraine, 2018-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The travel agency Guide me UA takes the responsibility to show the capital of Ukraine to the UEFA guests. The UEFA Champions League Final will be held in Kiev on Saturday, May 26. Kiev is in the center of Ukraine; it is about 2000 kilometers from London… Read the full press release

Star Alliance recognized as the Airline Alliance of the year at the Air Transport Awards

Frankfurt, Germany, 2018-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Star Alliance has been named Airline Alliance of the year for the second time in a row at the Air Transport Awards. Jeffrey Goh, CEO Star Alliance, commented: “As we transition into our third decade, Star Alliance has shifted its focus to improving the customer journey by… Read the full press release

Airport Authority Hong Kong recognized HKIA’s business partners and tenants with awards for their exceptional efforts in waste management

HONG KONG, 2018-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The third Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) Environmental Management Recognition Scheme, held by Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) to acknowledge strong environmental performance by HKIA’s business partners and tenants, came to a successful close today as a total of 102 business partners and tenants were presented with awards… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport welcomes Ryanair’s inaugural service to Barcelona

New Ryanair service launched to one of Europe’s most exciting destinations. Shannon, Ireland, 2018-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The summer has begun for outbound holiday makers from Shannon for sure with the launch today of its new service to one of Europe’s favourite sun destinations – the Barcelona region of Spain. A twice weekly (Tuesdays… Read the full press release

Retro Drive-In movies at Shannon Airport scheduled for April 21st and 22nd

BOOK NOW Shannon, Ireland, 2018-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — A very big slice of American retro will unfold at Shannon Airport over two days on April 21st and 22nd as the world’s biggest Drive-In LED screen movie experience comes to the airport campus. Flip-tops may be in short supply but there’ll be plenty of other… Read the full press release

flydubai to provide holiday packages for destinations across its network

Dubai-based carrier to provide holiday packages for destinations across the flydubai network among its latest product offering Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2018-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai-based flydubai new Holidays division is on sale.  The online portal is designed to be a one-stop shop for passengers to browse for and book their holiday packages… Read the full press release

Oakwood Worldwide announces Oakwood Residence Saigon set to open in April 2018

SINGAPORE, 2018-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide, wholly owned by Mapletree Investments (“Mapletree”), today announced the upcoming opening of their second property in Ho Chi Minh City, District 7. Set to be operational in April 2018, Oakwood Residence Saigon, the first Oakwood serviced apartment developed by Mapletree in Vietnam is part of the Saigon… Read the full press release

Airbnb launches Airbnb Plus and Airbnb Host Academy in China

As the company’s fastest growing domestic market, Airbnb doubles down on delivering magical travel in China SHANGHAI, China, 2018-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (March 29, 2018), Airbnb is announcing a series of initiatives that are designed to bring transformative benefits of local, personal and authentic travel to every type of traveler in China…. Read the full press release

Ryanair announces details of Laudamotion summer 2018 schedule

Vienna base to grow from four aircraft this winter New Berlin Tegel base from 1st June DUBLIN, Ireland, 2018-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Laudamotion and Ryanair today (28 March) announced details of the Laudamotion summer 2018 schedule with a total of 21 aircraft operating from 9 cities in Austria and Germany from June. Laudamotion’s summer 2018 schedule… Read the full press release

Ryanair launches a new range of premium products on its inflight menu

New Drinks & Healthy Snacks Now Available Onboard  DUBLIN, Ireland, 2018-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (29 Mar) launched a range of new premium products as part of its improved inflight menu, including Heineken 0.0 (a non-alcoholic beer), Hendricks Gin, Grey Goose Vodka, and healthier snacks such as UFIT Protein Drinks,… Read the full press release

Hampton by Hilton announces the opening of its newest property in St. Paul, Alberta

New hotel opens in the heart of Alberta’s Lakeland, near local attractions, shopping and dining ST. PAUL, Alberta, 2018-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton‘s (NYSE: HLT) Hampton by Hilton brand, the global mid-priced hotel known for providing travelers with its signature Hamptonality service today announced the opening of its newest property in St. Paul, Alberta. This 78-room… Read the full press release

Rosewood Luang Prabang, designed by World-renowned Bill Bensley captures the romantic history, culture and spirit of Laos within a lush jungle setting

Bill Bensley-designed resort resurrects the graciousness and mystique of a bygone era HONG KONG, 2018-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Luang Prabang is designed to capture the romantic history, culture and spirit of bygone Indochina within a lush Laotian jungle setting.  Located near the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Luang Prabang, yet isolated within an… Read the full press release

Rosewood Luang Prabang destined to become a desirable destination for the most intrepid of palates

HONG KONG, 2018-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Gastronomic Laotian flavors and seasonally sourced farm-to-table ingredients, all in peaceful and mystical surrounds, define Rosewood Luang Prabang’s unique culinary identity. With a carefully curated food and beverage program that truly supports the local community and immerses guests in the wonderful array of local flavors, the ultra-luxurious… Read the full press release

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts opens its first luxury tented villa concept and second Southeast Asia resort, the Rosewood Luang Prabang in Laos

HONG KONG, 2018-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Luang Prabang opens today as an ultra-luxury escape within an idyllic hilltop forest in north central Laos, where guests are able to immerse themselves in the rich cultural history, spiritual heritage and diverse tropical landscape of Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  The exclusive and… Read the full press release

Regent Seven Seas Cruises unveils details for Seven Seas Splendor set to launch in early 2020

From lavish accommodations to stunning public spaces, Seven Seas Splendor will perfect the luxury experience MIAMI, FL, 2018-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Regent Seven Seas Cruises today unveiled details for Seven Seas Splendor’s awe-inspiring public spaces and ten sophisticated suite categories for debut in 2020. The cruise line is building upon the elegance of its existing ships with lush… Read the full press release

SITA named Service Provider of the Year at the 2018 Air Transport Industry Awards

SITA recognized for providing IT and communication solutions to the air transport industry at 2018 Air Transport Industry Awards DUBAI, UAE, 2018-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — SITA has been named Service Provider of the Year in the prestigious annual Air Transport Industry Awards held in Dubai. The winners are voted for by the readers… Read the full press release

Beijing Capital International Airport selects SITA’s self-service kiosks for Air China passengers

Beijing,  China, 2018-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Beijing Capital International Airport (BCIA), which handles more than 95 million passengers a year, has chosen air transport IT specialist, SITA, to provide technology to boost capacity. Asia’s busiest airport is using SITA’s self-service kiosks for passenger check-in services on all Air China domestic flights departing from Terminal… Read the full press release

Kazakhstan carrier SCAT Airlines take delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX 8 airplane

SCAT will be the first in Central Asia to fly the new and improved 737 airplane Kazakhstan carrier expects double-digit improvement in fuel efficiency and environmental performance SEATTLE, 2018-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and SCAT Airlines celebrated the delivery of the Kazakhstan carrier’s first 737 MAX 8 airplane, one of six that… Read the full press release

Guwahati set to become Jet Airways’ regional gateway to / from the North East

Airline adds 15 additional weekly flights from Guwahati; New non-stop services to boost connectivity Guwahati, India, 2018-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier full-service international airline, today announced its plans to expand its presence in the North East and make Guwahati its regional gateway to / from the region. The initiative forms… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean International debuts cutting-edge productions on stage, in the air, under water and on ice on board Symphony of the Seas

Astronaut Clayton C. Anderson Informs New Show ‘Flight,’ Featuring Scenes aboard International Space Station MIAMI, FL, 2018-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in entertainment with the debut of cutting-edge productions on stage, in the air, under water and on ice on board Symphony of the… Read the full press release