Loyalty Program Increases Business Travel Perks Following Redesign of Member Benefits ROCKVILLE, Md., 2016-Jun-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Privileges, the guest-loyalty program for Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), announced today that it has added a series of new partners to its midweek travel “Your Extras” benefit. In the U.S Choice Privileges members will… Read the full press release
Cairo at The First Residence, Egypt, 2016-Jun-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence, a leading luxury hotel in Cairo, has received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for 2016. “We are proud to receive this recognition from TripAdvisor, which is a testament to providing our guests with the highest level… Read the full press release
The famed Artistic Director of Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris will now also handle design atFour Seasons Hotel Los Angeles, with Leatham’s whimsical lobby installations, along with a new floral and design studio Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, U.S.A., 2016-Jun-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Jeff Leatham, the celebrated Artistic Director of Four Seasons Hotel… Read the full press release
A brand new gathering place with authentic Italian baked delights and perfectly brewed coffee Guangzhou, China, 2016-Jun-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Located on the 1st floor of Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou, Dolcetto by Caffe Mondo is now open. Regional Vice President and General Manager Bahram Sepahi cut the ribbons for the celebration of Dolcetto’s opening… Read the full press release
MANILA, Philippines and MCLEAN, Va., 2016-Jun-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (June 15,2016), the inspired luxury of Conrad Hotels & Resorts makes its debut in the Philippines with the opening of Conrad Manila. Owned by SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation, a subsidiary of SM Investment Corporation and managed by Hilton Worldwide(NYSE: HLT), the 347 room… Read the full press release
£186 million facility houses state-of-the-art baggage and early bag store systems Development improves efficiency and reduces delays both on and off the airfield Passengers to long haul flights up in May, with numbers to North America up over 40% LONDON, 2016-Jun-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick marked its busiest-ever May today (+5.8%) by launching its… Read the full press release
BANGKOK, 2016-Jun-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to welcome the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (TDA) as its newest government member. The TDA’s aim is to establish the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah as a destination for leisure and adventure travel whilst maintaining its appeal for sun… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2016-Jun-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) and its concessionaires are excited to once again host Air Carnival, a unique program that provides fun-filled entertainment and activities for children this summer at O’Hare and Midway International Airports. Air Carnival begins this week at both airports and will take place every… Read the full press release
Ninety-minute cruises give rare glimpse inside a global trade gateway Oakland, Calif., 2016-Jun-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Summer’s best cruise bargain returns to the Port of Oakland next month. The Port said today it’s resuming free harbor cruises with the first sailing July 1. The excursions provide a rare glimpse inside one of the world’s key… Read the full press release
Dubai, UAE, 2016-Jun-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai International (DXB), the world’s number one international airport, welcomed more than 6.9 million passengers in April according to the monthly traffic report issued by operator Dubai Airports today. Passenger numbers reached 6,978,268 in April, up 7.2 per cent from the 6,510,653 guests who visited the airport in… Read the full press release
Bangkok, 2016-Jun-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited has recently launched a photo contest, “Share Your Magic Moments” to celebrate its 48th anniversary. The photo contest will be open to everyone, whether they are professional photographers, amateur photographers, or those who just love taking pictures. Twelve finalists will be selected to participate in… Read the full press release
Shanghai, China, 2016-Jun-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Disney will welcome viewers from around the world to experience an authentically Disney and distinctly Chinese celebration — the spectacular one-of-a-kind grand opening celebration of Shanghai Disney Resort, the first Disney resort in mainland China. Showcasing the beauty of Chinese art and tradition, and bringing magical Disney stories… Read the full press release
Code-share agreement opens up Qatar Airways’ network for Royal Jordanian customers Qatar Airways travellers will benefit from additional flights to Amman DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Jun-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways and Royal Jordanian have announced an expansion of their current code-share agreement, which will add six new destinations to Royal Jordanian’s existing network. Royal Jordanian… Read the full press release
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, 2016-Jun-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe and Romania’s largest airline, today announced a new route from Cluj-Napoca to Malaga starting from 02 August 2016. The route will operate twice a week, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, with fares starting from RON 129*. Located in… Read the full press release
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, 2016-Jun-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced a new route from Budapest to Porto commencing on 4 September with two weekly flights on Wednesdays and Sundays. Wizz Air started operating flights from Budapest to Lisbon in March last year and Portugal quickly… Read the full press release
As Airbnb for Business triples in growth, new tool allows travel managers to book for employees SAN FRANCISCO, 2016-Jun-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Airbnb, the world’s leading community-driven hospitality company, today announced the launch of a new tool that allows employees to book business travel for co-workers. As business travel has tripled in growth… Read the full press release
HONG KONG, 2016-Jun-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Marco Polo Hotels has announced the appointment of Mr. Dany Lützel as General Manager of Niccolo Chongqing, the second Niccolo hotel of this luxury brand stable, following the Niccolo Chengdu success story. The hotel is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2017. Prior to Niccolo, Dany… Read the full press release
ARLINGTON, Va., 2016-Jun-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts – the leading U.S.-based global hotel management company – announces that it has been selected to manage the Sheraton Cerritos Hotel recently acquired by Crown Jewel of Pacifica, LLC, which will further invest in capital upgrades to the hotel in the near future…. Read the full press release
ARLINGTON, Va., 2016-Jun-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts – the leading U.S.-based global hotel management company – welcomes Jane Blake to the Company’s executive team as the new global Chief Human Resources Officer. Reporting directly to CEO Jim Abrahamson, Blake is responsible for all aspects of human resources management and development… Read the full press release
World’s largest hotel company calls for the democratization of hospitality; repositions iconic brands for the global middle class and millennials PARSIPPANY, NJ, 2016-Jun-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotel Group (WHG), the world’s most diverse and largest hotel company based on number of hotels, today unveiled its vision for the democratization of travel, bringing the… Read the full press release
Leading regional airline offers mid-week Euro flight bargains with seats on sale featuring savings of up to 15% DEVON, UK, 2016-Jun-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, is highlighting an often overlooked travel tip to those looking for the best value seats with a campaign indicating the value of mid-week travel… Read the full press release
Blue Islands franchise partnership with Europe’s largest regional airline goes live DEVON, UK, 2016-Jun-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, is pleased to report that its third franchise partner, Blue Islands, took to the skies on Monday 6th June 2016 in its distinctive new operating colours. Vincent Hodder, Flybe’s Chief Revenue… Read the full press release
Leading regional airline takes off to Lyon with daily flights from South Coast base under Government’s Regional Air Connectivity Fund DEVON, UK, 2016-Jun-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, today (4th June 2016) starts flying its new daily service between Southampton and Lyon, with one way fares from £29.99 including taxes… Read the full press release
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND, 2016-Jun-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Today marks a major milestone in the drive to create a Northern Powerhouse, as the first ever direct, scheduled flight from anywhere outside of London to mainland China launches, from Manchester Airport. Also hailed as a significant moment for UK aviation, the Hainan Airlines service to Beijing takes… Read the full press release
Hyatt Regency Sofia mark will the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Bulgaria’s capital city CHICAGO, 2016-Jun-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into an agreement with Terra Tour Service EOOD for a Hyatt Regency hotel in Sofia, Bulgaria. Hyatt Regency Sofia will mark the first Hyatt-branded… Read the full press release
MIAMI, 2016-Jun-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International’s President and CEO, Michael Bayley, sends off the cruise line’s newest ship, Harmony of the Seas, as she departs on her inaugural cruise from her summer homeport of Barcelona, Spain this week. Coming off of receiving stellar guest satisfaction scores and feedback on its first repositioning… Read the full press release
Participants Challenged With Tackling the Full Vertical Climb of Whistler Mountain WHISTLER, BC, 2016-Jun-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Outdoor fitness enthusiasts and trail runners should mark their calendars for the second annual Salomon Valley to Peak trail running race. Whistler Blackcomb and Salomon will host the race September 3 on Whistler Mountain. The Salomon Valley… Read the full press release
Alanya and Bodrum as new destinations from Hamburg Airport Hamburg, Germany, 2016-Jun-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The German airline Germania is expanding its commitment to Hamburg Airport as it celebrates the maiden flight on its new route to Alanya today. Germania is now flying to the city on Turkey’s Mediterranean coast twice weekly. The destination… Read the full press release
DURBAN, 2016-Jun-09 — /Travel PR News/ — AirChefs, the catering arm of South African Airways, today opened a new state-of-the art catering facility at the King Shaka International Airport which promises growth opportunities in the province. “The KwaZulu-Natal region is ideally placed for expansion and growth, with a number of international airlines now flying from Durban,… Read the full press release
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, 2016-Jun-09 — /Travel PR News/ — From Wednesday 8 June, passengers travelling to and from Brussels Airport by train can again make use of the new train station that gives direct access to the terminal. For the train travellers this means a considerable improvement in comfort. They can again take the escalators or elevators… Read the full press release