Marriott Rewards named 2015 Hotel Program of the Year in the Americas for the eighth year in a row by the Freddie Awards

Bethesda, Md., 2015-5-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelers once again say Marriott Rewards is the leading frequent travel program in the travel industry because of its commitment to its most loyal customers. The global loyalty program, which continually evolves to meet the changing needs of its members, is the all-time leading recipient of Freddie… Read the full news article

Travelport: Hotelzon enters into Spain and adds two new sales managers in France and the UK

Langley, UK, 2015-5-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Hotelzon, a leading hotel distribution technology provider for the B2B travel industry, today announced its entry into Spain and the addition of two new sales managers in France and the UK. The developments form part of the ongoing expansion plans for the business since Travelport acquired Hotelzon… Read the full news article

Enterprise Rent-A-Car and travel expert Rudy Maxa: The weeks between spring break and Memorial Day also an ideal time to hit the road

Lower Rates, Less Traffic, Ideal Weather Among Top Reasons for Pre-Memorial Day Travel ST. LOUIS, 2015-5-5 — /Travel PR News/ — While Memorial Day weekend may be the unofficial start of the summer travel season, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and consumer travel expert Rudy Maxa are reminding Americans that now is also an ideal time to hit the road…. Read the full news article

Enterprise Holdings appointed Amigos S.R.L. as its Alamo Rent A Car franchise partner in Paraguay

Enterprise Holdings, through its regional subsidiaries, operates a global network of more than 8,600 neighborhood and airport locations in more than 70 countries and territories. ST. LOUIS, 2015-5-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Enterprise Holdings announced today that it has appointed Amigos S.R.L. as its Alamo Rent A Car franchise partner in Paraguay. This appointment continues the… Read the full news article

Winnipeg Airports Authority welcomes new board members Sangeet Bhatia, Brita Chell and Donna Price

WINNIPEG, Canada, 2015-5-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Winnipeg Airports Authority’s Board of Directors Chair, Mr. Tom Payne Jr., welcomes new board members Sangeet Bhatia, Brita Chell and Donna Price. Nominated by the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce, Sangeet Bhatia is a Partner at Deloitte. Ms. Bhatia serves on The Manitoba Museum Board of Directors and… Read the full news article

Park Inn by Radisson Cape Town Newlands wins the “Diversity & Inclusion” award by The Guardian Sustainable Business Awards for employing 30% deaf employees within the hotel

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2015-5-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Park Inn by Radisson Cape Town Newlands wins the “Diversity & Inclusion” award by The Guardian Sustainable Business Awards, for employing as many as 30% deaf employees across all departments within the hotel. The award was received by one of the deaf staff members, Dale Holmes, Supervisor… Read the full news article

Belfast City Airport shortlisted in the NI Responsible Company of the Year category sponsored by Allstate NI

BELFAST, 2015-5-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Shortlisted in the NI Responsible Company of the Year category sponsored by Allstate NI, Belfast City Airport has demonstrated its commitment to responsible business practice, with positive impacts across its people, the planet and the places where it operates and advocates the benefits to encourage others to follow… Read the full news article

Chicago Department of Aviation kicks off Military Appreciation Month with series of planned events, programs and special discounts for military personnel

CHICAGO, 2015-5-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Chicago’s airports are sparkling in red, white and blue to honor our military as the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) kicks off Military Appreciation Month. This annual celebration, now in its fourth year, recognizes active and former military personnel traveling through O’Hare and Midway International Airports. Throughout the… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways further extends its partnership with Education Above All Foundation with the launch of its online donation facility to support the ‘Educate A Child’ programme

The airline extends its donation services to travellers booking online Educate A Child received QAR2.4 million in donations through the airline partnership in 2014 DOHA, Qatar, 2015-5-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is proud to announce the launch of its online donation facility to support the ‘Educate A Child’ programme, further extending its partnership with… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways’ Missoni sleeper suits named the best in ‘Textiles’ category at The Onboard Hospitality Awards

Five-star airline awarded for its designer Missoni sleeper suits which offer passengers luxurious and exclusive on-board hospitality HAMBURG, Germany, 2015-5-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways emerged victorious at a recently held award night in Hamburg for offering excellence in delivering a premium five-star on-board product to its passengers. The Onboard Hospitality Awards awarded the five-star… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways Group sets new industry record with the delivery of four new Al Maha aircraft to Doha in just one day from Airbus

Al Maha Airways receives its first four A320 aircraft from Airbus and joins them to the Qatar Airways fleet DOHA, Qatar, 2015-5-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Group has set a new industry record, with the delivery of four new Al Maha aircraft to Doha in just one day, from aircraft manufacturer Airbus. The new… Read the full news article

Southwest Airlines® frequent flyer program Rapid Rewards named Best Redemption Ability, Best Airline Customer Service and Best Loyalty Credit Card at InsideFlyer magazine’s 27th annual Freddie Awards ceremony

Freddie Award results prove there is more to love about being a Rapid Rewards frequent flyer program member and Cardmember DALLAS, 2015-5-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines® (NYSE: LUV) frequent flyer program, Rapid Rewards, has been named Best Redemption Ability, Best Airline Customer Service and Best Loyalty Credit Card at InsideFlyer magazine’s 27th annual… Read the full news article

Dragonair renews partnership with fine-dining restaurant Hugo’s to offer exclusive inflight menu featuring selection of classic European dishes

HONG KONG, 2015-5-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Dragonair today announced the continuation of its partnership with Hugo’s, the fine-dining restaurant at the Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Tsim Sha Tsui, to offer First Class and Business Class passengers an exclusive inflight menu featuring a selection of classic European dishes. The latest menu resulting from this collaboration… Read the full news article

New Zealand: Prince Harry to take part in the The FIFA U-20 World Cup 2015 pre-tournament build-up

The FIFA U-20 World Cup 2015 is set to receive a royal touch from a very special visitor. Auckland, New Zealand, 2015-5-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Sport-loving Prince Harry will put his best-foot forward as he enjoys a starring role in the pre-tournament build-up during his first visit to New Zealand this May. During… Read the full news article

Bombardier: Aerolíneas Ejecutivas introduced its new fleet of 6 Learjet 75 business aircraft to its operation in Mexico

The recently-delivered aircraft strengthen ALE’s commitment and leadership in executive aviation The new Learjet 75 business jets are added to ALE’s MexJet fleet, which flies 15 thousand hours a year The Learjet 75 aircraft offers the ultimate combination of performance, design and legendary Learjet heritage Mexico, Federal District, 2015-5-1 — /Travel PR News/ —  Aerolíneas… Read the full news article

Bombardier: V300ZEFIRO-Frecciarossa 1000 very high speed train set to revolutionize high-speed travel in Italy

Manufactured in Italy by Bombardier in partnership with AnsaldoBreda, the V300ZEFIRO/Frecciarossa 1000 is set to revolutionize high-speed travel in Italy Milestone homologation enables train to enter commercial operation in June Berlin, 2015-5-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Over the weekend, Italian transport operator Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane hosted the inaugural journey of the V300ZEFIRO very… Read the full news article

VIA Rail Canada to launch new BizPak rail pass for trips originating from or arriving in London, Ontario

Toronto, 2015-5-1 — /Travel PR News/ — VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) announces the launch of a new BizPak rail pass for trips originating from or arriving in London. ”We’re introducing these new BizPak passes in response to demand from our London customers, said Yves Desjardins-Siciliano, President and CEO of VIA Rail. This new offer is… Read the full news article

The Hotel Hershey to host its popular Jazz on the Veranda series – live jazz performances by local artists

Popular Summer Series is Free to Community and Resort Guests Hershey, Pa., 2015-5-1 — /Travel PR News/ — From May 22 through August 28, The Hotel Hershey will host its popular Jazz on the Veranda series – live jazz performances by local artists – on select Friday evenings from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Jazz on the Veranda… Read the full news article

Calgary International Airport welcomes Canada’s fastest-growing creperie and gelateria Crepe Delicious

CALGARY, 2015-5-1 — /Travel PR News/ — The Calgary Airport Authority is pleased to welcome Crepe Delicious, Canada’s fastest-growing creperie and gelateria, to Calgary International Airport (YYC). This is the latest food & beverage option to be added at Canada’s third busiest airport, and a welcome addition to YYC’s 135 shops and services that are… Read the full news article

MSC Cruises and Samsung developed cutting-edge tool that creates fully immersive virtual reality tours of MSC Cruises’ ships

TOP EUROPEAN TRAVEL AGENT PARTNERS TO RECEIVE ADVANCED IMMERSIVE TECHNOLOGY AS SALES AID Geneva, Switzerland, 2015-5-1 — /Travel PR News/ — MSC Cruises, the world’s largest privately-owned cruise line and market leader in the Mediterranean, and standout tech leader Samsung have developed a cutting-edge tool that creates fully immersive virtual reality tours of MSC Cruises’ ships. Following… Read the full news article

DFW International Airport: Volaris launched new service to Guadalajara, Mexico

Popular Mexican low-cost carrier providing more options for international travel DALLAS, 2015-5-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Volaris launched new service today from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport to Guadalajara, giving passengers another convenient low-cost option for traveling to Mexico. The low-cost carrier will use Airbus A320 aircraft and will operate out of DFW’s International… Read the full news article

Serena Hotels’ property in Nanyuki Olpejeta House hosted Cabinet Secretary for East African Affairs, Commerce and Tourism on her visit to Olpejeta Conservancy

CABINET SECRETARY FOR EAST AFRICAN AFFAIRS, COMMERCE AND TOURISM VISITS OLPEJETA CONSERVANCY Nanyuki, Kenya, 2015-4-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Olpejeta House, one of the two Serena Hotels’ properties in Nanyuki (Olpejeta Conservancy) had the pleasure of hosting the Hon. Phyllis Kandie- who is the Cabinet Secretary for East African Affairs, Commerce and Tourism. Hon. Kandie… Read the full news article

Autograph Collection Hotels announces the new and stunning 391-room Sortis Hotel, Spa & Casino in Panama City, Panama

84th Property to Join Exclusive Portfolio of Independent Hotels. PANAMA,  2015-4-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International’s (NASDAQ: MAR) exclusive portfolio of independent hotels, announced today the addition of the new and stunning 391-room Sortis Hotel, Spa & Casino in Panama City, Panama. This marks the second hotel for Autograph Collection… Read the full news article

Norwegian Cruise Line’s largest ship Norwegian Epic to begin another season of 7-night Western Mediterranean cruises until November 22, 2015

Norwegian’s largest ship will sail the Western Mediterranean, debuting new entertainment highlights and adding in Canary Islands & Morocco itineraries during the winter season Wiesbaden, Germany, 2015-4-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian Cruise Line’s largest ship, Norwegian Epic, arrived this morning in Barcelona, Spain to begin another season of 7-night Med cruises until November 22, 2015…. Read the full news article

Jet Airways introduces new flights between Ahmedabad and Bhopal/Indore as well to Hyderabad via Pune

Links Ahmedabad with Bhopal and Indore, as also with Hyderabad via Pune Ahmedabad, 2015-4-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premiere international airline, has introduced new flights between Ahmedabad and Bhopal/Indore as well to Hyderabad via Pune with immediate effect. These new ATR services will operate six days a week except on Saturdays. Jet… Read the full news article

Austrian Airlines presents A320 with special Building Bridges branding as its flying ambassador for the Eurovision Song Contest

• Austrian Airbus A320 with special Building Bridges branding • The Eurovision Song Contest as a first-time “green event” VIENNA, 2015-4-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Austrian Broadcasting Corporation (ORF) as the host broadcaster and Austrian Airlines as the official carrier presented an Airbus A320 of the Austrian Airlines fleet with special lettering before… Read the full news article

Philippine Airlines expands its international flight route network with the launch of thrice weekly flights to Quanzhou, China (Jinjiang)

MANILA, Philippines, 2015-4-30 — /Travel PR News/ — A Philippine Airlines A320 aircraft receives a water cannon salute upon arrival in Quanzhou, China (Jinjiang) – the flag carrier’s newest international destination. PAL now operates thrice weekly flights (Tuesdays /Thursdays /Saturdays via PR356/357) between Manila and Jinjiang where majority of Chinese – Filipinos trace their roots. Philippine… Read the full news article

Accomplished anglers from the Lake Vermilion area will host Gov. Mark Dayton and Lt. Gov. Tina Smith for the 2015 Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener on May 9

ST. PAUL, Minn., 2015-4-30 — /Travel PR News/ — A pair of accomplished anglers from the Lake Vermilion area will host Gov. Mark Dayton and Lt. Gov. Tina Smith for the 2015 Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener on Saturday, May 9. Tim “Buck” Lescarbeau will fish with Gov. Dayton, and Casey Sunsdahl will fish with Lt. Gov. Smith…. Read the full news article

Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company welcomes The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago to its hotel portfolio and all of its programs

Chevy Chase, Md., 2015-4-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. announced today that The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago will become a full participant in The Ritz-Carlton hotel portfolio and all of its programs. Guests will be able to make reservations on www.ritzcarlton.com and will be eligible for benefits of The Ritz-Carlton Rewards guest loyalty… Read the full news article

Marriott International announces the launch of AC Hotel Miami Beach’s “Miami CULTure Project,” a collaboration program with Miami artists and influencers

Patrons to Enjoy Inspired Batched Cocktails, Locally-Sourced Products, a Spanish inspired Wines-by-the-glass and Tapas Menu, and More Miami, Fla., 2015-4-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) announced today the launch of the AC Hotel Miami Beach’s “Miami CULTure Project,” a collaboration program with Miami artists and influencers. “Beyond the sun, beach… Read the full news article