Category Archives: Travelers

Marriott International honored by the IFA for its partnership with the Wounded Warriors Family Support organization

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Left to right, Eric Stites, President, Franchise Business Review, Chairman, VetFran Committee, Liam Brown, Marriott International, Colonel John Folsom, Wounded Warriors Family Support, Steve Romaniello, Managing Director, Roark Capital Group, founding sponsor, Franchising Gives Back.   Bethesda, Md., 2016-Nov-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) was recently honored by the IFA (International Franchising… Read the full press release

Red Carnation Hotel Collection president and founder Mrs. Beatrice Tollman named “Leading Legend 2016”

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LONDON, 2016-Nov-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Mrs. Beatrice Tollman, president and founder of The Red Carnation Hotel Collection, was named The Leading Hotels of the World’s “Leading Legend 2016.” The “Leading Legend” award honors individual hoteliers who have made meaningful contributions to the preservation and advancement of independent luxury hotels and Tollman was selected by… Read the full press release

Philippines’ leading carrier Cebu Pacific opens regional office in Korea

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Pasay City, Philippines, 2016-Nov-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The Philippines’ leading carrier, Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB) opens today (NOVEMBER 8, 2016) its regional office in Korea at 7th floor, Section B, Sesomunro 106, Jung-Gu, Seoul, Korea as part of its regional promotion and expansion. CEB’s Korea branch office will provide tickets sales, reservations, cargo services and… Read the full press release

HSMAI releases Portrait of Revenue Management Leadership report

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McLean, VA, 2016-Nov-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) announces the release of Portrait of Revenue Management Leadership. The report examines the results of a recent survey of hotel management executives on their current work, the challenges facing the discipline, and the evolving skills and duties of senior revenue… Read the full press release

Javier Echave appointed Chief Financial Officer, Heathrow Airport

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Javier Echave appointed Chief Financial Officer, Heathrow Airport   LONDON, 2016-Nov-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Javier Echave has been confirmed in the role of Chief Financial Officer with immediate effect, having acted in the role on an interim basis. Javier is a highly experienced finance director having held senior roles in the UK and Europe,… Read the full press release

Signature Vacations announces the first Splash Water World in Punta Cana now officially open

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TORONTO, 2016-Nov-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Signature Vacations is pleased to announce that the first Splash Water World in Punta Cana is now officially open. Operated by the tour operator’s exclusive hotel partner, RIU Hotels & Resorts, the water attractions facility is the first RIU establishment specializing in aquatic activities, and welcomes all guests staying… Read the full press release

IHG announces new-build, 100-room Candlewood Suites® Queretaro-Juriquilla property in Mexico

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Extended Stay Brand Marks Arrival with Candlewood Suites Queretaro-Juriquilla Hotel Opening Denham, United Kingdom, 2016-Nov-11 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies announces today (10 NOVEMBER 2016) that the new-build, 100-room Candlewood Suites® Queretaro-Juriquilla property has opened as the brand’s first property in Mexico. The Candlewood… Read the full press release

Marriott International announces W Algarve on Portugal’s Algarve coast scheduled to open in 2018

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Bethesda, Md., 2016-Nov-11 — /Travel PR News/ — WHotels Worldwide, now part of Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR), today (11/09/2016) announced it will open W Algarve in 2018 on Portugal’s stunning sun-kissed Algarve coast.  Developed in partnership with Nozul Algarve, S.A., the vibrant oceanfront oasis will overlook the breathtaking coastline and the beckoning waters of the… Read the full press release

VisitScotland: Scotland’s Winter Festivals kicks off on St Andrew’s Day November 30

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Street of Light, part of Edinburgh’s Christmas celebrations.   Edinburgh, Scotland, 2016-Nov-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Between raising the roof on St Andrew’s Day (30 November) for Scotland’s patron saint, and raising a dram in honour of the Bard on Burns Night (25 January) – with the world-famous Hogmanay celebrations in between – it’s… Read the full press release

Scotland offers the best location to view the much-anticipated “supermoon” on Monday, 14 November

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The setting moon casts a warm light over Loch Trool in the Galloway Forest Dark Sky Park, bringing out Autumn colours in the ancient Oak woodland. Overhead, the Milky Way sets into the West. Image credit: Viridian Skies Edinburgh, Scotland, 2016-Nov-11 — /Travel PR News/ — It’s an astronomical sight that hasn’t been spotted in… Read the full press release

VisitScotland film highlights Dumfries & Galloway’s breathtaking scenery and diverse array of activities

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Caerlaverock Castle is one of the attractions which features in the new film. Damian Shields   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYUxoTyknKs   Edinburgh, Scotland, 2016-Nov-10 — /Travel PR News/ — A NEW film by VisitScotland has brought to life the breathtaking scenery and diverse array of activities on offer for visitors to Dumfries & Galloway. The region has long… Read the full press release

Clyde Cruises achieves four-star tour award from VisitScotland’s Quality Assurance scheme

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Annique Armstrong, VisitScotland, and Hamish Munro, Clyde Cruises   Edinburgh, Scotland, 2016-Nov-10 — /Travel PR News/ — A family-run business, which is more than a century old, has achieved a four-star tour award from the national tourism organisation at the very first attempt. Greenock-based Clyde Cruises was given the accolade by VisitScotland’s Quality Assurance (QA)… Read the full press release

Mahu Whenua Ridgeline Homestead & Eco Sanctuary set to open near Wanaka in New Zealand’s Southern Lakes region

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Mahu Whenua Ridgeline Homestead & Eco Sanctuary set to open near Wanaka in New Zealand’s Southern Lakes region   Opening soon, the Mahu Whenua Ridgeline Homestead & Eco Sanctuary will put an authentic stamp on a luxury New Zealand high country experience. Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-Nov-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The exclusive luxury accommodation, eco and… Read the full press release

The Penthouse at Eichardt’s Private Hotel in Queenstown: New Zealand’s newest exclusive ultra-luxury waterfront development

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The Penthouse at Eichardt’s Private Hotel in Queenstown: New Zealand’s newest exclusive ultra-luxury waterfront development   Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-Nov-10 — /Travel PR News/ — New Zealand’s newest ultra-luxury holiday penthouse is open for business and bookings are already coming in. The Penthouse is the NZ$10,000 per night prize jewel in an exclusive new waterfront development at… Read the full press release

megabus.com and Scottish Citylink to run coach services throughout the festive season across the UK

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megabus.com and Scottish Citylink to provide hundreds of seats on Christmas Day 27 towns and cities in Scotland, England and Wales served on 25 December Special New Year’s Eve services to run from London across the UK Perth, Scotland, 2016-Nov-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Coach providers megabus.com and Scottish Citylink plan to keep passengers connected… Read the full press release

Homewood Suites by Hilton announces its newest property, Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington DC – Capitol Navy Yard

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Homewood Suites by Hilton announces its newest property, Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington DC – Capitol Navy Yard   WASHINGTON D.C. and MCLEAN, Va., 2016-Nov-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Homewood Suites by Hilton, part of Hilton’s (NYSE: HLT) industry-first All Suites portfolio, announced today (November 09, 2016 ) its newest property, Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington DC… Read the full press release

YVR: Air Canada announces daily service to Frankfurt and thrice weekly service to London Gatwick for the summer of 2017

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New services connect YVR to Frankfurt and London Richmond, B.C., 2016-Nov-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (November 9, 2016), Air Canada announced new, non-stop seasonal daily service to Frankfurt (FRA) and three-times weekly service to London Gatwick (LGW) for the summer of 2017. These new services will further expand Air Canada’s international hub at… Read the full press release

Iceland’s WOW air to launch affordable transatlantic flights from Pittsburgh International Airport

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PITTSBURGH, 2016-Nov-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Following a successful year of new flight destinations from North America, one of Europe’s fastest growing airlines WOW air will continue to offer easy and low-cost ways for Americans to travel to Europe by soon adding Pittsburgh to the growing list of destinations. The affordable transatlantic airline will… Read the full press release

Silver Airways inaugurates regularly scheduled air service to Santiago, the second largest city in Cuba

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Fort Lauderdale, Fla., 2016-Nov-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Silver Airways has started regularly scheduled commercial air service between Fort Lauderdale and Santiago, Cuba, marking the launch of the airline’s fifth of nine Cuba destinations. Silver is currently the only U.S. airline providing regularly scheduled service to Santiago, the second largest city in Cuba and a… Read the full press release

Chicago announces its lineup of special events for 2017

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CHICAGO, 2016-Nov-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events is pleased to announce the 2017 dates of its marquee festivals, events and exhibitions (highlights only, subject to change). Admission to all events is FREE. For information and updates, visit cityofchicago.org/dcase, join the conversation on Facebook (Department of Cultural Affairs… Read the full press release

103rd Annual Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting on November 18 headlined by STOMP

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The Scholla family of Wauconda will light their 69-Foot Norway Spruce at the 103rd Annual Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting on November 18 in Millennium Park CHICAGO, 2016-Nov-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The City of Chicago is pleased to announce that this year’s official Chicago Christmas Tree is a 69-foot Norway Spruce donated by the… Read the full press release

Norwegian opens brand new Escape Lounge to Premium passengers at Oakland International Airport

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Bærum, Norway, 2016-Nov-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Low-cost airline Norwegian will give Premium passengers travelling to Gatwick from Oakland International Airport (OAK) free access to the airport’s brand new Escape Lounge from this month. Passengers flying in Norwegian’s Premium cabin on its award-winning low-cost flights from the Bay Area will benefit from complimentary access to… Read the full press release

Knott’s Berry Farm announces new enhancements to its offerings in summer 2017

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Buena Park, Calif., 2016-Nov-10 — /Travel PR News/ — There’s farm fresh fun for everyone coming to Knott’s Berry Farm in 2017 with a brand new thrill ride, an extended Knott’s Boysenberry Festival, the exciting return of Ghost Town Alive! next summer, and the expansion of Knott’s Soak City Waterpark. Sol Spin will bring brand new… Read the full press release

UIA selects Amadeus Altéa Suite to deliver a complete Passenger Service System

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KIEV, Ukraine, 2016-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Ukraine International Airlines and Amadeus signed a partnership agreement, enabling UIA to drive revenue generation and growth. The parties were represented by Yuri Miroshnikov, UIA President, and Julia Sattel, Global Head of Airline IT, Amadeus. UIA has chosen the Amadeus Altéa Suite, which provides the carrier with a… Read the full press release

Oman Air to move its daily Muscat to London flights to Terminal 4 at London Heathrow Airport from January 31, 2017

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Oman Air is delighted to announce that both of its daily Muscat to London flights will move to Terminal 4 at London Heathrow Airport from January 31, 2017. Muscat, Oman, 2016-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Currently the twice daily Oman Air flights operate from Terminals 3 and 4; the presence at just one terminal… Read the full press release

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company to open its first property in New Zealand by 2019

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Bethesda, Md., 2016-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company L.L.C. has signed a management agreement with NDG Asia Pacific (NZ) Limited to open the first Ritz-Carlton property in New Zealand in 2019, creating a new iconic property that will enhance the famous skyline of New Zealand’s leading waterfront city, Auckland. Located in the… Read the full press release

Marriott International announces its first Fairfield property in Indonesia, Fairfield by Marriott Surabaya

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Marriott International announces its first Fairfield property in Indonesia, Fairfield by Marriott Surabaya   Bethesda, Md., 2016-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) introduces Fairfield by Marriott Surabaya, the first Fairfield property in Indonesia. The new hotel is a significant milestone of the brand’s expansion into the midscale hotel segment in Indonesia…. Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group named Singapore’s third best company to work for by Great Place to Work®

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InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading global hotel companies, has been named Singapore’s third best company to work for by Great Place to Work®.  Munich.Germany, 2016-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — This is the second consecutive year IHG is ranked amongst the country’s top employers after the ‘Best Companies to Work For’… Read the full press release

Jet Airways launches daily direct flight from Bengaluru to Singapore starting December 14, 2016

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New service to offer wider connectivity from key South Indian cities to Singapore over Bengaluru Convenient connections to destinations in Australia and Asia over Singapore Bengaluru / Mumbai, 2016-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, today, announced the launch of a daily direct flight from Bengaluru to Singapore with effect from… Read the full press release

British Airways to broadcast shows from new lifestyle and culture TV network VICELAND on long-haul flights

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LONDON, 2016-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is the first airline in the world to broadcast shows from the new lifestyle and culture TV network VICELAND during their flights The partnership with VICE Media follows the successful premiere of its critically acclaimed channel launched earlier this year on SKY for UK audiences and its… Read the full press release