Hotel at Africa’s most visited destination is the first Radisson Red in EMEA Brussels, Belgium, 2015-4-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Rezidor, one of the most dynamic hotel groups worldwide, announces the very first Radisson Red in Europe, the Middle East and Africa: the group’s new upscale lifestyle select brand launches in Cape Town, South… Read the full press release
BATH, UK, 2015-4-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Bath Tourism Plus, the destination marketing organisation for the city of Bath and surrounding area, and the Bath Business Improvement District (Bath BID), continue to embrace mobile technology with a significant update to the Official Bath App. The updated app now includes live car parking spaces for… Read the full press release
WVO Wins 14 ARDA Awards at the Industry’s Annual ARDA World Event ORLANDO, Fla., 2015-4-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Vacation Ownership (WVO), the world’s largest vacation ownership company and a member of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE: WYN), won the ACE Community Service Award, along with 13 other prestigious industry awards at the… Read the full press release
ORLANDO, FLA., 2015-4-17 — /Travel PR News/ — RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange, won six awards last night at the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) 2015 Awards Gala Dinner. Among the most prestigious of the accolades was the ARDA Circle of Excellence (ACE) Innovator Award: Large Company, which RCI earned for developing its Online Points… Read the full press release
CALGARY, 2015-4-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Calgary Airport Authority is pleased to welcome Taylor & Colt, an upscale men’s barber shop, to its 135 shops and services at Calgary International Airport (YYC). Taylor & Colt, which celebrated its grand opening today, offers a premium and convenient service offering that will be a welcome… Read the full press release
Spring Skiing And Riding On Whistler Mountain Until May 18 WHISTLER, BC, 2015-4-17 — /Travel PR News/ — April showers bring May flowers in the valley, and at Whistler Blackcomb they also bring powder days to the alpine for skiers and snowboarders. With a snow base of 206cm and 35cm of new snow in the last… Read the full press release
Cruise Line’s New High Tech Ship Sets a New Standard for Cruise Vacations and At Sea Experiences MIAMI, 2015-4-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International’s newest ship, Anthem of the Seas, sailed into Southampton Cruise Port today with a lineup of unexpected experiences at sea bringing thrilling adventures to guests of all ages. From… Read the full press release
World’s most advanced cruise ship to sail adventures Down Under after inaugural China Season MIAMI, 2015-4-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International, the world’s largest cruise brand, announced today that Australia will welcome its very own brand new cruise ship for the first time when Ovation of the Seas homeports in Sydney for winter… Read the full press release
Opening Marks the First Full-Service Hotel to Open in Tysons Corner in More than 20 Years CHICAGO, 2015-4-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Macerich (NYSE: MAC) today announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Tysons Corner Center, the first new-build, full-service hotel in Tysons Corner to open in more than 20 years…. Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2015-4-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the official opening of Hyatt Regency Ahmedabad, the second Hyatt-branded property in Ahmedabad and the first Hyatt Regency-branded hotel to open in Gujarat state. Strategically located in the city center, Hyatt Regency Ahmedabad is within walking distance of the Sabarmati riverfront, only 20… Read the full press release
Strong Passenger Traffic in the First Quarter – Group Airports Achieve Positive Results FRANKFURT, 2015-4-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Frankfurt Airport (FRA) welcomed more than 4.6 million passengers in March 2015, representing an increase of 2.5 percent year-on-year and a new March monthly record. During the reporting month, FRA was affected by the Lufthansa pilot… Read the full press release
Fraport AG’s Supervisory Board Reconfirms Decision for New Terminal in Southern Part of FRA – Construction to Begin in Late 2015 – New Terminal Scheduled to Become Operational in 2022. FRANKFURT, 2015-4-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Fraport AG, the owner and operator of Frankfurt Airport (FRA), has announced its final decision to commence construction of the… Read the full press release
Automation expedites international arrival process SAN FRANCISCO, 2015-4-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is hosting a media event to highlight the launch of Automated Passport Control (APC) kiosks in the U.S. Customs arrival facility. The APC kiosks will allow eligible passengers to enjoy an expedited arrival process at SFO, and this… Read the full press release
Jars Confiscated by Airport Security Make Tasty Deposit for Foodbank LONDON, 2015-4-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Ever wondered what happened to liquids you had confiscated by airport security? Plenty of people each year fall foul of strict airport regulations that mean that no more than 100ml of liquids can be taken in hand luggage… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2015-4-16 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways will be offering a record 26,000 seats from London City to Ibiza next winter. With a climate several degrees warmer than the UK and year-round leisure activities, the third largest of the Balearic Islands has proved so popular with British travellers that British Airways has made… Read the full press release
easyJet launches a new and innovative update to its award-winning app LONDON, 2015-4-15 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, is today launching a new and innovative update to its award-winning app which is designed to provide helpful and timely guidance, directions and essential travel updates to passengers travelling from Gatwick Airport. easyJet’s… Read the full press release
South African Airways Technical acknowledged for maintenance excellence JOHANNESBURG, 2015-4-15 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways Technical (SAAT), the biggest Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Organisation (MRO) on the African continent, has been acknowledged as one of the world’s foremost facilities when it comes to line maintenance. SAAT has now been shortlisted in the category… Read the full press release
Gastronomy and tourism are natural allies and mutually reinforce one another. The many links between gastronomy and tourism and the opportunities for closer cooperation between both areas will be explored at the 1st UNWTO World Forum on Food Tourism, jointly organized by UNWTO and the Basque Culinary Center (Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain, 27-28 April 2015). … Read the full press release
The promotion highlights Dior’s world of fragrances to international passengers with a collection of 12 authentic, elegant fragrance creations for men and women Passengers are invited to have the Dior bottles they buy personally engraved DOHA, Qatar, 2015-4-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Duty Free (QDF) has unveiled an exclusive 180-square metre Dior Les Parfums podium with… Read the full press release
CBS Highlights 5-Star Service, Convenience, and Compliments On-time Percentage Doha, QATAR, 2015-4-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has been named the “World’s Most Dependable Airline” in a comprehensive study of all major carriers, published by CBS MoneyWatch and conducted by recognised travel site, WanderBat. Qatar Airways was chosen to lead a select list of 22… Read the full press release
Airline continues its brand evolution; seats to be installed on -800 and MAX aircraft deliveries beginning mid-2016 DALLAS, 2015-4-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines® (NYSE: LUV) has selected the Customer seats for its future Boeing 737-800 and 737 MAX aircraft deliveries. The carrier, in partnership with Boeing, will be the first to roll out… Read the full press release
Carrier to add third nonstop destination in Mexico for Denver Customers DALLAS, 2015-4-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines® (NYSE: LUV) today filed an application with the U.S. Department of Transportation to provide daily, nonstop service between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Lic. Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, beginning in November 2015, subject… Read the full press release
BERLIN, 2015-4-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Let’s go to Prague and Billund! On 13th April, Roxana Rosenlöcher and Christof Lutz, both flight attendants with airberlin, welcomed two new destinations to the airberlin route network. The Czech capital, Prague, is now served up to three times a day from Berlin-Tegel, and there’s also a daily… Read the full press release
It is 100 years since the ANZAC Forces arrived on the shores of Gallipoli marking New Zealand’s entry into WWI. Wellington, New Zealand, 2015-4-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Anzac Day is always a poignant reminder of the wartime sacrifices made by those on both sides of the Tasman but, with 2015 marking the centenary… Read the full press release
TORONTO, 2015-4-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today that Air Côte d’Ivoire, the national airline of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire has converted options on two Q400 NextGenairliners to a firm order. Air Côte d’Ivoire’s two options were acquired under a contract announced on December 18, 2013 that also included a… Read the full press release
Montréal, 2015-4-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier announced today the appointment of Peter Likoray as Senior Vice President of Sales for Business Aircraft. This appointment is effective immediately. “With over 25 years of experience in the industry and a proven track record at Bombardier Business Aircraft, Peter brings the perfect blend of business acumen,… Read the full press release
SACRAMENTO, CA, 2015-4-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (April 13, 2015), the Sacramento Kings and JMA Ventures, LLC announced a new partnership with Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants for the proposed hotel adjacent to the Entertainment and Sports Center (ESC). A pioneer in the boutique hotel industry, the San Francisco-based chain will operate the hotel, becoming… Read the full press release
SYDNEY, 2015-4-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Tourism Australia announced today that Julie Earle-Levine has joined Australia’s national tourism marketing body to further develop its media relations efforts in the US and Canada, with the position based in New York for better access to some of the industry’s top media centres. Earle-Levine comes with a… Read the full press release
The UK airport sector believes that passenger growth will continue over the course of 2015. LONDON, 2015-4-14 — /Travel PR News/ — With the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) recently reporting that passenger numbers in 2014 were up 4.4% to 238 million, compared to 228 million in 2013, a new Airport Operators Association (AOA) survey responded… Read the full press release
New South Wales, AUSTRALIA, 2015-4-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas’ First Lounge spa provider Aurora Spa, has developed an exclusive ASPAR product range for Qantas customers visiting its First Lounges. Launching today in all Qantas First Lounges (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Auckland and Los Angeles), the bespoke range includes a hand wash, hand and body cream,… Read the full press release