JERSEY, 2015-6-3 — /Travel PR News/ — One of the UK’s top fine dining establishments, Michelin starred Bohemia in Jersey, has revealed a sophisticated and elegant new design, following a major refurbishment. Head Chef Steve Smith @ Bohemia has enjoyed a spectacular year being named Catey Chef of the Year 2014, retaining Bohemia’s Michelin Star,… Read the full news article
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, 2015-6-3 — /Travel PR News/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the most dynamic hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, has appointed Jenny Winkler as Senior Vice President & General Counsel. Effective 1st July 2015, she will lead Rezidor’s legal department at the corporate office in… Read the full news article
DENVER, 2015-6-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Colorado is known for its world-class skiing, riding and high-octane winter pursuits, but during the summer months, Colorado boasts a wide assortment of adventure activities, especially for adrenalin junkies. While many enjoy rafting the state’s first-rate rapids and biking down rugged mountain terrain, Colorado also offers a variety of… Read the full news article
PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2015-6-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Vacation Rentals, the world’s largest professional manager of vacation rental properties and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), announced that it has acquired Vacation Palm Springs. The addition of the Palm Springs-based company, which manages more than 450 upscale vacation properties, marks Wyndham Vacation… Read the full news article
Design driven offerings come on the heels of new construction prototypes for four other brands; focus on providing owners and developers with turn-key, high-performance solutions PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2015-6-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotel Group today announced LEED certifiable, new construction prototypes for its two largest and most well-known brands, Days Inn® and Super 8®…. Read the full news article
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND, 2015-6-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest and most diverse hotel company, today announced the continued expansion of its portfolio in New Zealand with the signing of a franchise agreement for the four-star Ramada Suites Auckland Federal Street, located in the heart of Auckland’s central business district (CBD)…. Read the full news article
Share Your “Dream Destination” and Enter for a Chance to Win a Five-Night Wyndham Vacation Package ORLANDO, Fla., 2015-6-2 — /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), is inviting travelers to vote for their favorite “dream destination” of… Read the full news article
About 200 participants to convene in Los Angeles this fall Orlando, FL, 2015-6-2 — /Travel PR News/ — For the first time, Brand USA – the destination-marketing organization for the United States – takes the lead role on the planning and operation of the ninth annual U.S.-China Leadership Summit, scheduled for Sept. 8-11 this year… Read the full news article
New website, guidebook, and partnership showcase the United States’ rich culinary landscape Orlando, FL, 2015-6-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Brand USA, the destination-marketing organization for the nation, is enticing international travelers to visit the United States through a culinary tourism strategy that includes the newly launched online content hub, guidebook, broadcast sponsorships, and partnerships… Read the full news article
Orlando, FL, 2015-6-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Brand USA – the nation’s destination-marketing organization – generated more than 2 million incremental visitors to the U.S. from around the globe over the past two years, according to a new study by Oxford Economics. Those visitors accounted for $6.5 billion in incremental spending, which injected nearly… Read the full news article
LONDON, 2015-6-1 — /Travel PR News/ — London City Airport (LCY) has asked its passengers which items they would never travel without, producing some surprising results. The list, compiled from a survey of 500 passengers setting off from the UK, reveals interesting holidaymaker habits including the fact that in an age when it seems everyone… Read the full news article
The inaugural Routes Middle East & Africawill open this weekend in Manama, capital city of the Kingdom of Bahrain. The event, which takes place 31 May – 2 June, will be hosted by Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) managing body and operator of Bahrain International Airport (BIA). Muharraq, Bahrain, 2015-6-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Designed to… Read the full news article
Weak Dollar and Low Gas Prices Make Domestic Vacations Popular This Summer TORONTO, 2015-6-1 — /Travel PR News/ — With less than one month until the official start to summer, new data released by Travelzoo (NASDAQ: TZOO), a global Internet media company, reveals 82% of Canadians would rather give up hockey than their summer vacations…. Read the full news article
PARIS, 2015-6-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Fleur Pellerin, Minister for Culture and Communication and Frédéric Gagey, Chairman and CEO of Air France are inaugurating ESCALES CULTURE, a new partnership to promote France’s rich cultural heritage. France has an exceptionally rich heritage, which is what makes it the leading destination for travellers from all over… Read the full news article
JOHANNESBURG, 2015-6-1 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways (SAA) the leading carrier on the African continent, has – in what is a significant achievement for the airline – strengthened its position in West Africa, with the upcoming introduction of a second West African country linking air travel to North America. “Following months of SAA efforts… Read the full news article
LONDON, 2015-6-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Award-winning film star Michelle Yeoh was on hand to watch world-famous shoe designer Jimmy Choo fit a pair of dazzling crystal high heels on British model Georgia May Jagger to help kick off the celebrations in Kuala Lumpur to mark the start of British Airways’ newest long-haul route…. Read the full news article
Philadelphia will be served with the World’s Newest Aircraft from 1st January 2016 DOHA, Qatar, 2015-6-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, the Global Launch Customer of the A350 XWB, has announced that Philadelphia will be the first destination it will fly to in the USA using the state-of-the-art aircraft. Qatar Airways plans to begin operating… Read the full news article
Airline Group Chief Executive discusses economic and aviation matters with Her Excellency Mrs. Federica Guidi during recent Rome visit Rome, ITALY, 2015-6-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker held high level meetings and a large press conference in Rome recently, to speak with Italian media to discuss… Read the full news article
CHICAGO, 2015-6-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Earlier this month, Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) and Southwest Airlines staff at Midway International Airport joined with the Wings for Autism community and volunteers to kick off its initiative with 20 children and their parents. Wings for Autism is an airport “rehearsal” specially designed for individuals with autism spectrum… Read the full news article
DALLAS, 2015-6-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines® (NYSE: LUV) today announced Jason Van Eaton has joined the Company as its new Managing Director of Governmental Affairs. In the newly created position, Van Eaton will lead the Governmental Affairs Team, which is devoted to building and fostering relationships and advocating for Southwest in local… Read the full news article
Amstelveen, 2015-6-1 — /Travel PR News/ — KLM Royal Dutch Airlines introduced its new World Business Class (WBC) interior in 2013. Various materials from the old KLM WBC have now been recycled by students of the Design Academy Eindhoven, who used them to create new travel items. Seats, carpeting, seatbelts, TV screens – these materials and others… Read the full news article
Burnsville Grand Opening June 3-6 MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., 2015-5-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Enterprise Car Sales, a service of Enterprise Rent-A-Car, has opened a second location to better serve customers in the Minneapolis south metro area. The store – located at 12445 River Ridge Blvd in Burnsville, Minn. – will celebrate its official grand opening June 3-6… Read the full news article
Enterprise: “People overall just seem to prefer meaningful interactions with real employees.” ST. LOUIS, 2015-5-29 — /Travel PR News/ — According to Enterprise Holdings, the largest car rental company in the world, most car rental customers still prefer to speak with an actual employee on the telephone to address their inquiries. Last year, Enterprise Holdings’ contact centers… Read the full news article
Gifts Support Underserved Communities and Youth ST. LOUIS, 2015-5-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Guided by the vision and leadership of Enterprise Holdings founder and patriarch Jack C. Taylor, the Taylor family has announced $22 million in contributions to a wide variety of charitable and educational organizations that support underserved communities and youth in the St. Louis… Read the full news article
LONDON, 2015-5-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Enterprise Holdings today announced its expansion into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the wider Arabian Peninsula through a partnership with the Al Jomaih Group, one of country’s largest industrial and consumer businesses. The newly created vehicle rental business, Al Jomaih Auto Rental (Ajar), will open a network of branches… Read the full news article
The 129-room hotel is set to open in August 2015 Kingston, Jamaica, 2015-5-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International (NASDQ:MAR) announced plans to open the first Courtyard by Marriott brand hotel in Kingston, the capital city of Jamaica. The project is being developed by Caribe Hospitality Jamaica. The property has a practical and measurable green… Read the full news article
Marriott International’s Asia-Pacific Region Celebrates Two Milestone Openings Macau, China, 2015-5-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) marked a new milestone today with the opening of JW Marriott Hotel Macau and The Ritz-Carlton, Macau in the thriving Special Administrative Region (S.A.R) of Macau in South China. The properties are located within one… Read the full news article
Curated Videos Feature Local Recipes & Techniques from JW Marriott Chefs in the Region Weston, FL, 2015-5-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Embracing their passion for culinary, JW Marriott properties in the Caribbean and Latin America region, announced the launch of a Chef’s Table video series on YouTube, spotlighting signature and local dishes and techniques from… Read the full news article
HONG KONG, 2015-5-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Families embracing farewell, iron birds spreading their wings, a crimson sunset over the terminal… all these scenes were captured as part of the first “HKIA In Focus” Photo Competition organised by the Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA). The competition drew massive response, and 40 finalists were invited to… Read the full news article
Oakland, CA, 2015-5-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines has announced that it will inaugurate service between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) with twice daily nonstop flights on November 12, 2015. The new service builds on Spirit’s existing daily nonstop flights connecting Oakland with Las Vegas (LAS), Chicago O’Hare (ORD)… Read the full news article