Marriott International named Publicis Groupe’s SapientRazorfish and Spark Foundry as its global media agency

Key Attributes of Selection Included Global Scale, Innovative Approach and Focus on Performance  Bethesda, MD, 2018-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International announced today (03/06/2018) it has appointed Publicis Groupe’s SapientRazorfish and Spark Foundry as its global media agency of record to oversee all media planning and purchasing. The collaboration with Publicis Groupe will… Read the full press release

Deutsche Hospitality launches a new hotel brand — MAXX by Steigenberger

Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2018-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Deutsche Hospitality is presenting a new hotel brand. MAXX by Steigenberger will be joining Steigenberger Hotels and Resorts, Jaz in the City and IntercityHotel in its portfolio in future. The group launched its new Deutsche Hospitality umbrella brand just under 18 months ago with the… Read the full press release

Preferred Hotels & Resorts strengthens its executive team with three talented women

NEWPORT BEACH, 2018-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Lindsey Ueberroth, Chief Executive Officer of Preferred Hotels & Resorts — the world’s largest global provider of sales, marketing and distribution services to independent luxury hotels — today (March 1, 2018) announced three executive appointments that mark a significant shift in the leadership structure of the family-owned and operated-company: Michelle… Read the full press release

IHG to transform guest experience at its European hotels with bold new designs for Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts

IHG to transform guest experience at its European hotels with bold new designs for Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts IHG® joins forces with Conran and Partners to shake up business travel across Europe BERLIN, GERMANY, 2018-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today (05 MARCH 2018)… Read the full press release

IHG expands EVEN® Hotels brand with the opening of EVEN® Hotel Sarasota – Lakewood Ranch and EVEN® Hotel Eugene

Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announced the bicoastal expansion of the EVEN® Hotels brand, with openings in Sarasota, Fla. and Eugene, Ore. The EVEN® Hotel Sarasota – Lakewood Ranch is located just off I-75 near miles of white, sandy beaches. Owned by Zieg Hospitality,… Read the full press release

The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts announces Solaz, Los Cabos, its first hotel in Baja California Sur

The Luxury Collection’s First Resort in The Baja California Peninsula Will Deliver Immersive, Authentic Experiences in Los Cabos Bethesda, MD, 2018-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts today (03/05/2018 ) announced the brand’s first hotel in Baja California Sur with the opening of Solaz, a Luxury Collection Resort, Los Cabos in June 2018…. Read the full press release

Gateway Hospitality Group Management Platform now part of Interstate Hotels & Resorts

ARLINGTON, Va., 2018-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts  – the leading U.S.-based global hotel management company – announces it has acquired the management platform from Gateway Hospitality Group. The 20-hotel portfolio will be operated under Interstate Gateway Management LLC, a subsidiary of Interstate Hotels & Resorts, with founder Bob Voelker and partner Ron… Read the full press release

Interstate Hotels & Resorts appoints Carrie David as chief human resources officer

Interstate Hotels & Resorts appoints Carrie David as chief human resources officer ARLINGTON, Va., 2018-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts – the leading U.S.-based global hotel management company – announces the appointment of Carrie David as chief human resources officer. Carrie is responsible for leading all aspects of the human resources team, developing… Read the full press release

McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Vancouver Airport announces the start of construction on Phase II

Richmond, B.C., 2018-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — After welcoming nearly ten million shoppers since opening in July 2015, the award-winning McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Vancouver Airport is announcing the start of construction on Phase II. Scheduled to open in Spring 2019, Phase II will deliver 84,000 square feet of additional retail space and up to… Read the full press release

Vancouver International Airport expands its parking option with the opening of Value Long Term

YVR is expanding parking options to improve capacity, efficiency and customer satisfaction Richmond, B.C., 2018-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (March 1, 2018), Vancouver International Airport (YVR) opened its newest parking option, Value Long Term. Located at Templeton Station on the Canada Line, the lot is a four-minute free train ride from the terminal… Read the full press release

37th Annual Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off raised $100, 000 for City of Santa Cruz Parks & Recreation Department programs

37th Annual Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off raised $100, 000 for City of Santa Cruz Parks & Recreation Department programs SANTA CRUZ, CA, 2018-Mar-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and City of Santa Cruz Parks & Recreation Department announced that the 37th Annual Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off set a fundraising… Read the full press release

Radisson Hotel Group™ introduces a refreshed loyalty program, Radisson Rewards™

A new brand identity, a new global brand architecture and a new name to help associate member benefits with consumer facing brands BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Mar-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The newly rebranded Radisson Hotel Group™ introduces a refreshed loyalty program, Radisson Rewards™, replacing Club Carlson SM. Radisson Rewards will align with the hotel group’s new… Read the full press release

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group rebrands to Radisson Hotel Group

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Mar-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group announces its rebranding to Radisson Hotel Group, effective immediately, at the International Hotel Investment Forum (IHIF) in Berlin. The new identity leverages the powerful, international brand equity of the Radisson name to drive awareness in the marketplace, increase marketing efficiency across the global portfolio and offer… Read the full press release

MSC Cruises opens sales for MSC Grandiosa’s inaugural season

SALES OPEN FOR MSC GRANDIOSA, THE FIRST SHIP IN THE MERAVIGLIA-PLUS GENERATION LAUNCHING IN NOVEMBER 2019 The brand new mega-ship and MSC Cruises new flagship, will feature two brand new Cirque du Soleil at Sea shows and much more Geneva, Switzerland and Trieste, Italy, 2018-Mar-06 — /Travel PR News/ — MSC Cruises – the Swiss-based world’s… Read the full press release

Singapore Tourism Board and Cruise Lines International Association partner to boost cruising industry in Southeast Asia

New 3-year partnership between Singapore Tourism Board and Cruise Lines International Association is the first of its kind in the Asia-Pacific region. Fort Lauderdale, 2018-Mar-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the cruise industry’s global trade organisation, announced a new three-year partnership today (5 March… Read the full press release

Emirates unveils new video featuring Real Madrid players on board the iconic Emirates A380

DUBAI, UAE, 2018-Mar-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates unveiled a video today (5th March 2018) featuring popular players from Real Madrid on board the iconic Emirates A380. The video includes Sergio Ramos, Gareth Bale, Marcelo, Karim Benzema, Toni Kroos, and Casemiro and shows the players discovering unlikely talent at 40,000ft. The video begins with the players… Read the full press release

Emirates introduces brand new Business Class cabin and configuration on its Boeing 777-200LR aircraft

The airline’s two-class Boeing 777-200LR features a 2-2-2 Business Class seat configuration First of these newly refurbished aircraft will operate to Fort Lauderdale from 6 March Dubai, UAE, 2018-Mar-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has unveiled a brand new Business Class cabin and configuration on its Boeing 777-200LR aircraft, with new wider seats laid… Read the full press release

Emirates’ senior management visit newly refurbished Boeing 777-200LR ahead of its deployment to Fort Lauderdale

Dubai, UAE, 2018-Mar-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Just ahead of its deployment to Fort Lauderdale, the newly refurbished Boeing 777-200LR was visited by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline & Group; Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline; Adel Al Redha, Executive Vice President and Chief Operations… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific and Air Astana announce codeshare partnership

New codeshare partnership will offer greater choice and seamless connections to customers of both airlines through Hong Kong and Almaty Hongkong, 2018-Mar-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific and Air Astana today (March 5, 2018) announced an agreement that will enhance travel options for Cathay Pacific customers travelling to and from Kazakhstan and for… Read the full press release

Cambria Hotel Downtown Dallas now fully open

Cambria Hotel Downtown Dallas now fully open   ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Mar-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, in collaboration with owner Kirtland Realty Group, developer Todd Interests, and management company Fillmore Hospitality, announced that the Cambria Hotel Downtown Dallas is now fully open… Read the full press release

Cornwall Airport Newquay welcomes Eurowings’ weekly service between Newquay and Berlin

Cornwall Airport Newquay welcomes Eurowings’ weekly service between Newquay and Berlin   Cornwall, England, 2018-Mar-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Cornwall Airport Newquay (CAN) has announced the strengthening of its links to Germany today (27 / 02 / 2018) confirming Eurowings will be adding the airport’s fourth German destination this summer. Set to begin on… Read the full press release

Multi Country Multi City Travel Roadshow @ India, Australia & Middle East

Quality matters than Quantity in Tourism Industry BANGALORE, India, 2018-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — International Travel Roadshow (ITR) opens its 2018 Calendar targeting Top 3 Luxury Travel Markets in the World. Yes. ITR 2018 is Scheduled in Australia (Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane), India (5 Cities) and Middle East (Dubai & Doha). ITR is the… Read the full press release

The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation announces groundbreaking initiative allowing employees pursue higher education at no cost

10 Hotel Companies Launch Innovative Pilot Program to Offer Employees No-Cost Associate and Low-Cost Bachelor’s Degrees WASHINGTON, D.C., 2018-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AHLEF), the foundation arm of the American Hotel and Lodging Association, today (February 28, 2018) announced a pilot program to offer streamlined degree programs… Read the full press release

Hilton names John Lucas as General Manager for its first Hotel in Papua New Guinea, Hilton Port Moresby

  Hilton Port Moresby to become Hilton’s First Hotel in Papua New Guinea Upon Opening in Q3 2018 PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea, 2018-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced John Lucas as General Manager for Hilton Port Moresby, the first Hilton Hotels & Resorts branded property to open in Papua New Guinea. Hilton… Read the full press release

easyJet partners with Girlguiding to engage more girls in aviation

easyJet partners with Girlguiding to engage more girls in aviation   LUTON, UK, 2018-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — 200,000 girls will have the opportunity to complete the badge, part of Girlguiding’s new programme to be launched this summer Badge will get girls engaging in aviation, building a foundation for future study and raising awareness… Read the full press release

Gatwick recognised as the Airport of the Year at the London Transport Awards

Airport’s £2.7 billion investment programme and North Terminal transformation recognised, while maintaining strong customer service Airline Moves project also cited after airport’s three biggest airlines seamlessly switch terminals over 72 hours Award is Gatwick’s third of this kind in recent months LONDON, 2018-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick won Airport of the Year at the… Read the full press release

London Gatwick appoints Lesley Hall as Environment, Health and Safety Director and promotes Bronwen Jones to Development Director

Lesley Hall appointed Environment, Health and Safety Director Bronwen Jones appointed Development Director Gatwick Airport’s CEO, Stewart Wingate, said: “These appointments demonstrate Gatwick’s ongoing commitment to providing our passengers with the very best airport facilities and service possible.” LONDON, 2018-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — London Gatwick has announced today (01/03/2018) that Lesley Hall has been… Read the full press release

The Great Scotland Yard Hotel in London and Nish Palas in Istanbul to join The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand

New hotels in London and Istanbul expected to join The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand Iconic Hôtel Martinez in Cannes partially reopened as part of the brand portfolio CHICAGO, 2018-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today two hotels in Europe are expected to join The Unbound Collection by Hyatt… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways expands UnionPay payment option to an additional 31 countries and regions

Qatar Airways expands UnionPay payment option to an additional 31 countries and regions   UnionPay payment option will be available in 31 additional countries and regions for Qatar Airways passengers Qatar Airways passengers in 73 countries worldwide will be able to use UnionPay as their preferred payment method when booking tickets online DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Mar-05… Read the full press release

Boeing delivers Icelandair’s first 737 MAX airplane

Airline to expand fleet and enhance trans-Atlantic operations with MAX 8, MAX 9 jets REYKJAVIK, Iceland, 2018-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Icelandair today (March 1, 2018) celebrated the delivery of the airline’s first 737 MAX airplane as the Icelandic carrier seeks to grow and renew its fleet and enhance its trans-Atlantic… Read the full press release