IHG announces the opening of 196-room Holiday Inn® Ciudad Juárez hotel in Mexico

IHG® continues to grow its portfolio in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Aug-24 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today (22 AUGUST 2018) announces the new opening of the 4-story, 196-room Holiday Inn® Ciudad Juárez hotel. Conveniently located on Juarez Tecnologico Avenue 3620, Partido Iglesias… Read the full news article

Westin Hotels & Resorts names Huang Xuan as the new well-being brand advocate for Greater China

A New Brand Campaign Video Featuring Huang Embodies an Active And Healthy Lifestyle, Transforming Westin Into A Fitness Studio On The Move BETHESDA, MD, 2018-Aug-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Westin Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott International, has announced the appointment of Huang Xuan as the new well-being brand advocate for Greater China. As… Read the full news article

DFW welcomes American Airlines’ nonstop service to Dublin, Ireland and Munich, Germany starting June 6, 2019

DFW AIRPORT, Texas, 2018-Aug-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Customers at Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport will fly nonstop to Dublin, Ireland and Munich, Germany, starting June 6, 2019, thanks to new service from American Airlines. With these flights, DFW Airport will provide its first ever nonstop service to Ireland, and its third daily nonstop flight to Germany. “These new flights will advance DFW Airport’s mission… Read the full news article

LaSalle Hotel Properties receives a proposal from Pebblebrook Hotel Trust

BETHESDA, Md., 2018-Aug-23 — /Travel PR News/ — LaSalle Hotel Properties (NYSE: LHO) (“LaSalle” or the “Company”) today ( August 22, 2018) confirmed that it received a proposal from Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (NYSE: PEB) (“Pebblebrook”) on August 21, 2018 to acquire LaSalle in a transaction with consideration of 0.92 common shares of Pebblebrook per common… Read the full news article

Tourism Toronto’s weekend getaways program – Relax, Recharge, Renew celebrates 10 years

Since 2008, the program has provided 540 weekend getaways for parents caring for children with special needs Toronto, Canada, 2018-Aug-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Tourism Toronto’s weekend getaways program – Relax, Recharge, Renew – is celebrating 10 years of providing parents that care for children with special needs a much-deserved break. This first-of-its-kind and award-winning program,… Read the full news article

Scottish foodie adventure: Food & Drink Fortnight, 1-16 September 2018

EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-Aug-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Food & Drink Fortnight (1-16 September 2018) offers the ideal opportunity for a Scottish foodie adventure, with a variety of events taking place the length and breadth of the country for all, celebrating local produce and offering unique food and drink experiences. Scotland is home to many… Read the full news article

ERA welcomes Air Alsie as its newest airline member

Surrey, UK, 2018-Aug-23 — /Travel PR News/ — ERA (European Regions Airline Association) is delighted to welcome Air Alsie as its newest airline member, bringing the number of carriers in ERA membership to 51. Based in Sønderborg, Denmark, Air Alsie has been operating since 1989 and with an available fleet of 22 aircraft, is the largest… Read the full news article

W Hotels Worldwide announces the opening of W Xi’an, China; the largest W to open in Asia Pacific

W Hotels Continues to Spin Explosive Footprint in Greater China with Latest Opening in Xi’an Xi’an, CHINA, 2018-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International, Inc., today (08/21/2018) announced the opening of W Xi’an, the brand’s seventh hotel in Greater China and the largest W to open in Asia Pacific…. Read the full news article

UNIVERSITY ARMS, CAMBRIDGE joins Autograph Collection Hotels’ portfolio of extraordinary hotels around the world

Cambridge, England, 2018-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International’s distinctive collection of one-of-a-kind, independent hotels, announces the addition of UNIVERSITY ARMS, CAMBRIDGE to its portfolio of more than 150 extraordinary hotels around the world. UNIVERSITY ARMS, CAMBRIDGE is a landmark hotel located in the historic centre of Cambridge overlooking Parker’s Piece. … Read the full news article

Japan Airlines launches new autumn menu on international flights

Tokyo, Japan, 2018-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) today (August 21, 2018) announced a new autumn menu on the carrier`s international flights from September 1, 2018. Highlights include new Premium Economy and Economy Class meals on flights to Hawaii created by a Michelin 2-star chef, the return of Air Yoshinoya on long-haul international… Read the full news article

South African Airways launches new App to promote communication between management and its employees

JOHANNESBURG, AFRICA, 2018-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways (SAA) this week launched one of its flagship initiatives to promote communication between management and its employees. The App, which is innovative and the first of its kind in the history of the airline, can be downloaded on mobile devices. It will enable employees to… Read the full news article

Hyatt announces the official opening of Hyatt Regency Shanghai Jiading

Hyatt Regency Shanghai Jiading blends local culture and international flair to inspire both discerning travelers and local residents CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, 2018-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (AUGUST 20, 2018) announced the official opening of Hyatt Regency Shanghai Jiading in Shanghai’s Jiading District. Hyatt Regency Shanghai Jiading is the first Hyatt-branded hotel… Read the full news article

Hyatt announces the opening of Hyatt Regency Seragaki Island Okinawa, Japan

Located on a private island, Hyatt Regency Seragaki Island Okinawa offers an energizing one-stop destination celebrating the best of Okinawa CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, 2018-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (August 21, 2018) the opening of Hyatt Regency Seragaki Island Okinawa in the southernmost region of Japan. Located on the private Seragaki Island and linked… Read the full news article

Raffles Singapore unveils new line-up of dining experiences by renowned celebrity chefs

Returning signature favourites and exciting new dining concepts helmed by celebrity chefs are set to elevate Singapore’s culinary landscape PARIS, France, 2018-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Raffles Singapore unveiled today its new line-up of dining experiences, which combine the hotel’s much-loved culinary traditions with contemporary dining concepts by renowned celebrity chefs. Each dining concept promises… Read the full news article

Flybe brings in over 30,000 Super Wings activity sheets to keep little ones entertained on board this summer

Global hit preschool animation brand on board during summer flights Super Wings’ collaboration centred around fun family travel 30,000 colourful activity sheets to create memorable in-flight experiences Exeter, England, 2018-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, is delighted to welcome the much-loved Super Wings on board through a collaboration secured with… Read the full news article

Jet Airways and Bangkok Airways expand existing codeshare agreement

Mumbai, India, 2018-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier full-service international airline and Bangkok Airways, Asia’s Boutique Airline, announced the expansion of their existing codeshare agreement to provide more choice and convenient travel options. Guests travelling between key destinations across Thailand, Vietnam, and India, will benefit from this alignment between the two… Read the full news article

Love Home Swap Travel Bucket List Survey uncovers Americans’ travel aspirations and the barriers

Japan, Finland and Thailand top the list of hottest emerging international travel destinations in 2018 ORLANDO, Fla., 2018-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Love Home Swap, one of the world’s leading home exchange programs, is releasing results from its Travel Bucket List Survey of 1,000 Americans. The survey uncovers U.S. consumers’ travel aspirations and the barriers that stand… Read the full news article

Dusit International signs management agreement for dusitD2 Ao Nang, Thailand

Convenient location puts travellers within easy reach of famous beaches, islands and attractions of Krabi. BANGKOK, Thailand, 2018-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Dusit International, Thailand’s global hospitality company, has signed a management agreement with Vogue Pranang Bay Resort Co., Ltd. to operate dusitD2 Ao Nang, slated to open at the end of this year. The hotel… Read the full news article

Air Partner Remarketing appointed as exclusive remarketing agent for three B737-500s by airBaltic

Gatwick, UK, 2018-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The 1992 built aircraft, which hold the serial numbers 26680, 26683, and 26691, were all delivered to airBaltic in 2007 and have been operated continuously on its scheduled routes with 120 seat configurations. airBaltic is a Latvian airline taking the best practices both from traditional network airlines and… Read the full news article

Air Malta flights now available to book on Ryanair.com website

21 New Routes Including Casablanca, Kiev, Moscow, Tunis & Zurich Now On Sale On Ryanair.Com DUBLIN, Ireland, 2018-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Malta’s No.1 airline, today (21 Aug) announced a new flight partnership with Air Malta, which will allow Ryanair’s 139m customers to book Air Malta flights on the Ryanair.com website. From today, Maltese… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Doha to host exclusive two-day culinary celebration in honour of Nobu Doha

Sip, savour and celebrate with Chef Nobu at Doha’s most exclusive culinary event for  two nights only Doha, Qatar, 2018-Aug-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Doha, an award-winning oasis-like property ideally located on a private beach in the heart of Doha’s cosmopolitan city, in partnership with acclaimed Chef Nobuyuki “Nobu” Matsuhisa, announces Nobu in… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole adds new selection of custom Sego skis this winter

Jackson Hole, U.S.A., 2018-Aug-21 — /Travel PR News/ — A new selection of all-star skis will be joining the line-up of equipment available to guests of Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole this winter. Conceived and crafted in the Tetons by local company Sego Ski, these customised skis are top of the line big mountain, all terrain… Read the full news article

Placer County Superior Court ruled in favor of Squaw Valley Redevelopment Project

Decision marks second consecutive ruling in favor of the project, rejecting Sierra Watch’s allegations of Brown Act and California Environmental Quality Act violations Olympic Valley, Calif., 2018-Aug-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Placer County Superior Court Judge Michael W. Jones has ruled in favor of Squaw Valley Real Estate and Placer County in the second… Read the full news article

Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows names Ron Cohen as President and Chief Operating Officer

Olympic Valley, Calif., 2018-Aug-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows and Alterra Mountain Company announced today (AUGUST 15, 2018) that Ron Cohen has been selected as President and Chief Operating Officer of Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows. Cohen has served as the interim President & Chief Operating Officer at the resort since April, 2018,… Read the full news article

InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong to host the World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony 2018

London, UK, 2018-Aug-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The luxurious InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong is making final preparations as it steps up to host the World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony 2018. The sold-out gala ceremony promises to be the most important event of the calendar for Asia and Australasia hospitality industries, with the key… Read the full news article

Guayaquil, Ecuador to host World Travel Awards Latin America Ceremony on 15th September 2018

London, UK, 2018-Aug-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The beautiful city of Guayaquil, Ecuador is making final preparations ahead of hosting Latin America’s most important travel and tourism event of the year. The key industry players and VIPs from across South and Central America are set to attend the World Travel Awards (WTA) Latin America Ceremony on… Read the full news article

Port of Oakland: work on a long-awaited Seaport Logistics Complex to begin this fall

CenterPoint’s 440,000-square-foot distribution hub will anchor logistics campus Oakland, Calif., 2018-Aug-21 — /Travel PR News/ — A freight distribution center placing high-demand logistics capability inside a global trade gateway will soon take shape here.  The Port of Oakland said today (August 17, 2018) that work should begin this fall on a long-awaited Seaport Logistics Complex…. Read the full news article

Singapore Tourism Board hosted successful second Open Hotels Weekend programme

Singapore, 2018-Aug-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The Open Hotels Weekend programme returned for a second run in August 2018, with 22 hotels opening their doors to jobseekers and the general public, offering a behind-the-scenes look at working in the hotel industry. Tours were held at the hotels across two weekends on 11-12 August and 18-19 August…. Read the full news article

Choice Hotels promotes Pete Metzger to franchise development regional vice president of the Ascend Hotel Collection brand

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Aug-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel franchisors, has promoted Pete Metzger to franchise development regional vice president of the Ascend Hotel Collection brand. In this new role, Metzger will lead the growth of the brand’s footprint in North America and the Caribbean…. Read the full news article

Brussels Airport starts renovation works on the roof of the Sky Hall

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Aug-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Brussels Airport has commenced renovation works on the roof of the Sky Hall, the former transit hall at the airport. It was a striking architectural choice in the fifties to have the roof rest on pillars in the middle of the space so that it seems to hover… Read the full news article