Marco Polo opens its newest hotel in Changzhou, China

Changzhou, China, 2014-8-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The newest Marco Polo will open in Changzhou, China on 28 August, 2014.  With 19 acres of lush gardens, Marco Polo Changzhou will be an exclusive urban oasis and the city’s prime address for events and meetings. Located in the Xinbei District just one hour from Shanghai by high-speed… Read the full press release

29 year old wombat virgin Patrick received 258k ‘likes’ helping Tourism Australia’s Facebook page reach six million fans

Sydney, Australia, 2014-8-27 — /Travel PR News/ — A 29 year old, wombat virgin has helped Tourism Australia’s Facebook page reach six million fans, making it the most followed tourism body on Facebook globally. Yesterday morning, Tourism Australia’s social media team posted a birthday greeting and photo of ‘Patrick the Wombat’ from Ballarat Wildlife Park on its… Read the full press release

Tourism Australia selects an elite group of China-based travel agencies to lead high yield China tourism strategy

Sydney, Australia, 2014-8-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Tourism Australia has selected an elite group of China-based travel agencies to spearhead a new, high yield distribution network focused upon selling high quality Australian holiday packages to China’s rapidly growing middle classes. A total of 31 specialist travel agents have been selected to join the new Key Distribution… Read the full press release

The Pacific Asia Travel Association PATA announces extension of its strategic partnership with TripAdvisor

BANGKOK, 2014-8-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the extension of its strategic partnership with TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site, offering trusted advice from real travellers and a wide variety of travel choices and planning features with seamless links to booking tools. TripAdvisor has the largest travel community in… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport welcomes Transport Minister Paschal Donohoe on his first official visit to the airport and county since his appointment in July

Shannon, Ireland, 2014-8-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Paschal Donohoe, TD, was welcomed to Shannon Airport today by its Chairman Rose Hynes and CEO Neil Pakey on his first official visit to the airport and county since his appointment in July to the post. The Minister was in Shannon as… Read the full press release

Eurostar launches thirteen day express sale from 28 August to 9 September

LONDON, 2014-8-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Eurostar, the high-speed passenger rail service linking the UK with mainland Europe, is launching a thirteen day express sale from 28 August – 9 September with three amazing offers for autumn and winter getaways: Offers 135,000 seats available, with return fares from only £59 for standard travel from London,… Read the full press release

Adventure Travel World Summit expects nearly 700 delegates from around the globe to Killarney, Ireland on October 6, 2014

Seattle, WA, 2014-8-27 — /Travel PR News/ — On October 6, nearly 700 delegates from around the globe will enter Killarney, Ireland to begin the sold-out Adventure Travel World Summit (ATWS). Over 150 of those delegates, international tour operators and media, will be coming back from intense adventure experiences across Ireland’s wild landscape, while the other 500 delegates will… Read the full press release

The Adventure Travel Trade Association: the industry lacks a global standard for adventure travel guiding

SEATTLE, 2014-8-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA; www.adventuretravel.biz) has spent the past several months researching global adventure guide qualification and performance standards and training programs. The initial findings, presented in a webinar to members of the association, confirm that the industry lacks a global standard for adventure travel guiding. ATTA’s president, Mr…. Read the full press release

Etihad Airways names Mr Gianni Tronza as its General Manager for Switzerland

Abu Dhabi, 2014-8-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has appointed Mr Gianni Tronza as its new General Manager for Switzerland effective immediately. In his new role, Gianni Tronza will be based in Zurich, where he will lead Etihad Airways’ expanded commercial operations in Switzerland following the… Read the full press release

LA/Ontario International Airport’s passenger numbers rose 2.7% from January 2014 through July 2014 compared to the same period last year

Ontario, California, 2014-8-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Passenger numbers at LA/Ontario International Airport (ONT) rose 2.7 percent from January 2014 through July 2014, compared to the same period last year.  ONT airlines served 2,366,198passengers compared to 2,303,947 travelers during the same period in 2013. International traffic continues its upward climb compared to last year.  This year’s activity from January through July reflects a 68.7 percent increase… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul opening in 2015 names Lubosh Barta General Manager

Barta and new Four Seasons executive team members introduced at special event in Seoul Seoul, Korea, 2014-8-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Lubosh Barta has been named General Manager of the new Four Seasons Hotel Seoul, which is expected to open in 2015.  A ten year Four Seasons veteran, Barta joined the company as Food & Beverage Director atFour Seasons Hotel Bangkok, and quickly earned promotions… Read the full press release

Mark Best’s Pei Modern to launch in Sydney at Four Seasons Hotel Sydney on October 15, 2014

Sydney, Australia, 2014-8-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Pei Modern, Mark Best’s internationally recognized modern bistro, will launch in Sydney at Four Seasons Hotel Sydney on October 15, 2014. Founded on the principles of bistronomie that demand a commitment to locally sourced, quality seasonal produce and wines that speak of their place and style, Pei Modern opened in Melbourne in 2012 to critical acclaim,… Read the full press release

Incheon Airport celebrates its 400 millionth passenger

400 million accumulated passengers within 13 years of its establishment 2014-8-26 — /Travel PR News/ — On the 14th, Incheon International Airport Corporation held an event to celebrate Incheon Airport’s 400 millionth passenger in the Arrival Area and the Millennium Hall of the Passenger Terminal. Incheon International Airport Corporation presented a key that represents good luck… Read the full press release

Auckland Airport reports its annual results for the financial year to 30 June 2014

Auckland Airport has today announced its annual results for the financial year to 30 June 2014. Auckland, New Zealand, 2014-8-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Total profit after tax was up 21.3% to $215.9 million, while underlying profit after tax increased by 10.5% to $169.9 million. The final dividend paid to shareholders for the year increases by… Read the full press release

Visitnorway.com: Norwegian Trekking Association opens Rabot Mountain Cabin to hikers and skiers

The Rabot Mountain Cabin welcomes hikers from all over the world to a design surprise high up in the mountains in Northern Norway. OSLO, 2014-8-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The cabin opened on 16 August and has already attracted attention from architect junkies as well as sporty hikers, as its unique design resembles a high-end hotel more… Read the full press release

Kenya Airways migrates 11 additional flights to the new ultramodern Terminal 1A at its Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) hub

Nairobi, 2014-8-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Kenya Airways has migrated 11 additional flights to the new ultramodern Terminal 1A at its Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) hub. From Thursday (August 21, 2014), the airline will be operating a total of 15 flights from the new Terminal 1A, which is for exclusive use by Kenya Airways… Read the full press release

Bahrain Airport Company and Bahrain International Airport celebrate the renewal of the Aerodrome Certification from the Ministry of Transportation’s Civil Aviation Affairs

Muharraq, Bahrain, 2014-8-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the managing and operating body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), celebrated therenewal of the Aerodrome Certification from the Ministry of Transportation’s Civil Aviation Affairs (CAA). The Chief Executive Officer of BAC Mohammed Al Binfalah received the certificate at a meeting held with the Acting Undersecretary… Read the full press release

London City Airport: British Airways celebrates busiest summer ever with record number of customers jetting off to 26 destinations from Docklands airport

LONDON, 2014-8-26 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is celebrating its busiest summer ever at London City with a record number of customers jetting off to 26 destinations from the Docklands airport. Since the beginning of July nearly 30 per cent more customers have travelled compared to the same period last year and British Airways… Read the full press release

Wizz Air announced further expansion in Budapest

Budapest, Hungary, 2014-8-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe*, today announced further expansion in Budapest. From 15 May 2015 the airline will deploy a ninth Airbus A320 aircraft and open new services to Lisbon and Maastricht starting on 30 March and 15 May, respectively. Wizz Air… Read the full press release

UAE football fans: Emirates Official Stores now carry the football replica kits for the 2014-2015 Season

DUBAI, U.A.E.,  2014-8-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Football fans in the UAE now have the chance to wear their favourite Club’s replica kits for the 2014-2015 Season. Fans of Arsenal, Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and AC Milan can choose from a wide selection of football fan ware at the Emirates Official Stores. Fans and collectors… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific Airways to start new four-times-weekly non-stop service from Boston Logan International Airport to Hong Kong

Boston, MA, 2014-8-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today announced at a joint press conference at the Massachusetts State House with Massachusetts Secretary of Transportation, Richard Davey, President and CEO of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, Paul Guzzi, and Thomas P. Glynn, CEO, Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport), that it will commence a new four-times-weekly… Read the full press release

The Chicago Department of Aviation announces that Fitch Ratings affirmed O’Hare International Airport outlook at the ‘A-‘ rating

CHICAGO, 2014-8-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) is pleased to announce that Fitch Ratings has removed the negative outlook on the O’Hare International Airport’s $6.56 billion General Airport Revenue Bonds (GARB) and replaced it with a stable outlook, affirmed at the ‘A-‘ rating. Fitch also affirmed the ‘A’ rating for… Read the full press release

Star Cruises and Taiwan Tourism Bureau Hong Kong Office to organize charity cruise to Taiwan for 60 Hong Kong students

Hong Kong, 2014-8-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Star Cruises is pleased to join hands with Taiwan Tourism Bureau Hong Kong Office to organize a charity cruise to Taiwan for 60 Hong Kong underprivileged students. The charity initiative “Star Cruises’ Dream Voyage to Taiwan” is co-organized by Jetour Charity Foundation Limited, Hong Kong and Macau Taiwanese Charity… Read the full press release

Star Cruises to showcase the globally acclaimed Korean comedy show NANTA (Cookin’) exclusively onboard SuperStar Gemini

SINGAPORE, 2014-8-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Star Cruises, the leading cruise line in Asia-Pacific is pleased to showcase the globally acclaimed Korean comedy show NANTA (Cookin’), exclusively onboard SuperStar Gemini. In conjunction with the year-end holiday season from 14 Nov 2014 till 2 Jan 2015, fans onboard can now revel at Korea’s finest & longest running… Read the full press release

Raffles opens hotel in Istanbul on 1 September 2014

ISTANBUL, 2014-8-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Opening on 1 September 2014, Raffles is Istanbul’s most exciting new hotel, the perfect embodiment of the new young face of an ancient city – a beacon above the Bosphorus and an oasis of calm and cool. At the heart of the cutting-edge Zorlu Center, a modern-day bazaar where fashion,… Read the full press release

Jersey Airport receives an overall satisfaction rate of 76% among travellers according to Which? survey

JERSEY, 2014-8-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Jersey Airport has received an overall satisfaction rate of 76% among travellers who responded to a recent survey conducted by leading consumer magazine Which? The survey, which rated both large and smaller airports across the British Isles awarded a top five star rating for Jersey Airport’s security process and highly… Read the full press release

VisitGuernsey and Jersey Tourism announce joint Channel Islands Heritage Festival for 2015

JERSEY, 2014-8-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Following the success of the 2014 Guernsey Heritage Festival, VisitGuernsey are delighted to announce a joint Channel Islands Heritage Festival for 2015 with Jersey Tourism. A five week long pan-Channel Island Festival (3rd April – 11th May) is being planned for 2015 to attract visitors from the UK and… Read the full press release

Air Partner sees strong summer sales growth in its UK based JetCard product

LONDON, 2014-8-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Partner, the leading provider of aviation services to governments, corporates and HNWIs has seen strong summer sales growth in its UK based JetCard product. The UK JetCard team has sold more than £5 million of cards in the first six months of the year as Britain’s jet set… Read the full press release

RCI and Plantation Resort renewed their multi-year affiliation agreement

PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2014-8-22 — /Travel PR News/ — RCI and Plantation Resort recently renewed their multi-year affiliation agreement. The property has a long-standing affiliation with RCI®, and brings a high-quality property in South Carolina’s Grand Strand area to the exchange company’s approximately 3.7 million subscribing members. “Plantation Resort is pleased that we are continuing the mutually beneficial relationship… Read the full press release

Wyndham Hotel Group launches new on-line learning management system aimed at enhancing and expanding training opportunities for thousands of franchisees

PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2014-8-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with approximately 7,540 hotels and part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), today announced the launch of a new on-line learning management system aimed at enhancing and expanding training opportunities for  thousands of franchisees. Available at no additional cost to… Read the full press release