Twice per week to the city on the Cape Peninsula Flights will be operated deploying a Boeing 777 VIENNA, Austria, 2018-Oct-31 — /Travel PR News/ — During the night from Saturday to Sunday at 10:30 p.m. local time, the first Austrian Airlines flight landed in the South African metropolis of Cape Town. Austrian Airlines operates two… Read the full news article
Hong Kong, 2018-Oct-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Munich has opened Ory, a chic new cocktail bar serving avant-garde drinks in a contemporary setting. Conceptualised by gastronome Maximilian Gradl, Ory is operated by his company Barschaft B17 GmbH, which includes Munich’s award-winning Herzog Restaurant & Bar in its portfolio of venues. Ory has been designed by acclaimed architect Özgür Keles and… Read the full news article
Hong Kong, 2018-Oct-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Five-Star Mandarin Oriental, Boston is excited to announce its new Empress Package inspired by the Peabody Essex Museum’s latest exhibition, Empresses of China’s Forbidden City. The exhibition, on view through February 10, 2019, is the first of its kind to examine the role of empresses in shaping China’s last dynasty, the Qing… Read the full news article
Hong Kong, 2018-Oct-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Mark S Bradford is General Manager of Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing, Beijing, the Group’s first project in China’s capital city, scheduled to open in early 2019. Mark brings more than 17 years of hotel management experience with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group to the project. He joined the Group in… Read the full news article
Hong Kong, 2018-Oct-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing, located in the heart of historic Beijing, with spectacular roof-terrace views of the Forbidden City, will open its doors in early 2019, the first Mandarin Oriental property in China’s capital. It will be positioned as the city’s most luxurious boutique hotel and will feature… Read the full news article
Hong Kong, 2018-Oct-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Welcoming the holiday season, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group presents a variety of seasonal packages at select properties throughout Asia. Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong Setting the scene for the perfect winter getaway, the hotel will be dressed in a holiday theme while guests will be greeted with traditional mulled wine,… Read the full news article
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2018-Oct-31 — /Travel PR News/ — EDITION Hotels brings its signature, iconic style to the UAE with the opening of The Abu Dhabi EDITION, an exclusive waterfront oasis spearheading a new movement in the city that never stands still. The first EDITION to open in the Middle East, Abu Dhabi is a ground-breaking hotel concept… Read the full news article
Bankside Joins Autograph Collection Hotels Portfolio of Five Hotels in the UK, including University Arms, Threadneedles, The Glasshouse, Hotel Xenia, and St. Ermin’s Hotel LONDON, UK, 2018-Oct-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Autograph Collection Hotels, part of Marriott International, today (10/29/2018) announced the much anticipated opening of Bankside, a new design-forward hotel on the south bank… Read the full news article
WINNIPEG, MB, 2018-Oct-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc. (WAA) will be conducting a live emergency exercise on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport. The exercise will involve a simulated incident in the terminal and on the airfield with on-airport and off-airport emergency personnel participating. In order to maintain the… Read the full news article
LONDON, UK, 2018-Oct-31 — /Travel PR News/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today (27 October, 2018) published its initial review of how airlines allocate seats to passengers. CAA research concluded that, for most people, having to pay in advance to sit together was one of their biggest concerns. The findings were further reinforced… Read the full news article
MUSCAT, Oman, 2018-Oct-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, resumed its service between Muscat and Malé in the Maldives on 28th October. The service is operated by the new B737 –MAX 8 aircraft. Oman Air flights from Muscat to Maldives will operate on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday… Read the full news article
Hilton Świnoujście will open by 2020 with direct access to Baltic Park Molo leisure complex ŚWINOUJŚCIE, Poland and MCLEAN, Va., 2018-Oct-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton (NYSE:HLT) today (October 29, 2018) announced plans to open a new hotel in the Baltic resort city of Świnoujście, following a franchise agreement with Zdrojowa Hotels. Hilton Świnoujście Resort &… Read the full news article
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2018-Oct-31 — /Travel PR News/ — The new SAS We Are Travelers campaign “The Arrivals” launching on October 30th, 2018 captures the evasive moment of arrival. “The Arrivals” campaign imagery and film are created by award winning photographer Peter Funch and Danish filmmaker Jeppe Rønde. “The Arrivals” is the name and concept behind the new SAS… Read the full news article
2019 initiatives highlight the “Year of Chicago Theatre,” Chicago’s Music Legacy and thousands of public programs in downtown Chicago and across the city’s neighborhoods Chicago, Illinois, 2018-Oct-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) is pleased to announce the 2019 dates of its marquee festivals, events and exhibitions… Read the full news article
Use of biometric technology across multiple points from check-in to boarding is first in the world in terms of its integration across airport stakeholders Advanced stage of implementation with testing programme already “live”, and pilot trials involving passengers to follow In phased development since 2015, the multi-million dollar programme is part of Emirates’ continued investment… Read the full news article
The airline will temporarily operate the A380 on its Dubai – St. Petersburg route until October 28th Passengers travelling for the autumn holidays will now have the chance to experience the world’s largest commercial passenger jet Dubai, UAE, 2018-Oct-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, marked aviation history yesterday as the… Read the full news article
Dubai, UAE, 2018-Oct-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, one of the world’s most awarded airlines for its industry-leading services, invites global travellers to “Fly Better” with the launch of its bold new brand promise. “On this day in 1985, Emirates flew its first customers from Dubai to Karachi. While the airline has grown exponentially… Read the full news article
TravelClick Wins “Australasia’s Leading Hotel Booking Solutions Provider” at 2018 Awards NEW YORK, NY, 2018-Oct-30 — /Travel PR News/ — TravelClick, an Amadeus company, today (October 25, 2018) announced that the Company has been awarded “Australasia’s Leading Hotel Booking Solutions Provider” by the World Travel Awards this year. “Winning this prestigious award for our booking engine in… Read the full news article
Providing a Pleasant Flight Experience to Promote an Active Lifestyle Tokyo, Japan, 2018-Oct-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) and Waseda Elderly Health Corporation today (October 26, 2018) announced a special charter flight package in response to requests from senior citizens who wish to travel by air to local destinations in Japan. The project,… Read the full news article
Beijing, China, 2018-Oct-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Empowering young women, sending a message of hope, and championing a lifelong love of learning, Four Seasons Hotel Beijing has been a proud sponsor of EGRC – Educating Girls of Rural China – since shortly after its opening in 2012. Through funds gathered from annual mooncake sales, charity balls, festive events,… Read the full news article
Four Seasons veteran brings decades of diverse hotel experience to role Atlanta, U.S.A, 2018-Oct-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta announces the promotion of Yvette Thomas-Henry to Regional Vice President of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts; Thomas-Henry will also remain General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta. In her new role, Thomas-Henry will be responsible for… Read the full news article
ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Oct-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The District 3 Hotel in Chattanooga, Tenn. has officially joined the Ascend Hotel Collection portfolio of best-in-class unique, boutique, and historic independent hotels and resorts by Choice Hotels International (NYSE: CHH). In addition to reflecting Chattanooga’s unique flair, the hotel is situated just minutes away from the city’s best restaurants, shops, and attractions, such as the Tennessee… Read the full news article
ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Oct-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Comfort brand transformation journey continues with the opening of the Comfort Suites in Brunswick, a new construction, 84-room hotel located at 1464 Town Center Boulevard. The hotel is the latest to receive signage with the new Comfort logo, signaling the brand’s refreshed look and feel with modernized guest rooms and… Read the full news article
ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Oct-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) has signed an agreement with Kiran “Kenny” Bhakta of KB Hotels, LLC, to develop the new Cambria Hotel Waco University Riverfront in Waco, Texas. Slated to open in 2020, the four-story, 135-room upscale hotel will be one of several Cambria properties to join the… Read the full news article
LONDON, UK, 2018-Oct-30 — /Travel PR News/ — VisitEngland is today (Wednesday 24 October) launching a campaign to inspire more young Brits to discover the UK by taking mini gap-year style breaks. The £2.5 million ‘Join the World – #MyMicrogap’ campaign targets young people with experiences and activities typically taken during a gap-year that can be condensed… Read the full news article
Auckland, New Zealand, 2018-Oct-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport has rolled out a fleet of 4000 new braked baggage trolleys at its domestic and international terminals. The new trolleys are an upgrade in safety, design and functionality, and unlike many airports in the world, travellers will be provided complimentary use of the trolleys… Read the full news article
HONG KONG, 2018-Oct-30 — /Travel PR News/ — In tandem with the commissioning of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB), Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) is launching off-airport check-in services at the HZMB boundary crossing facilities for the convenience of passengers using the bridge to connect to destinations around the world. At the Hong Kong Boundary… Read the full news article
ZURICH, Switzerland, 2018-Oct-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Countries around the world. There are a number of new additions to the winter timetable. SWISS is increasing the number of flights in its European route network. It will also offer twelve direct flights a week to Bremen. Edelweiss Air, also part of the Lufthansa Group, will… Read the full news article
Newport Beach, California, 2018-Oct-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, has earned the prestigious distinction of being named the number one “Most Excellent” large hotel chain in the world by TripAdvisor. For its first-ever “Most Excellent” awards, TripAdvisor selected the winners based on which brands have… Read the full news article
Cody Lane Teton Village, WY, 2018-Oct-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) is pleased to announce professional surfer Ian Walsh as the newest addition the JHMR athlete team. Ian, talented both on the snow and in the water, started snowboarding 14 years ago in Jackson Hole. At first Ian viewed snowboarding as… Read the full news article