Iberia unveiled new image design

The new image is viewed as a substantive contribution to the goal of achieving a stronger, more modern, more competitive Iberia Nearly 9,000 people were interviewed in the research phase of the image design process Implementation of the new image, starting at end-November, will constitute a change in Iberia products and an improvement in customer… Read the full press release

Bahrain International Airport (BIA) reported increase in passenger numbers during Eid Al Adha and Hajj season 1 – 20 October

Muharraq, Bahrain, 2013-10-22— /travelprnews.com/ —  Bahrain International Airport (BIA) witnessed an increase in passenger numbers during Eid Al Adha and Hajj season, which occurred between the 1st and the 20th of October. During that period, the airport received 13,752 pilgrims, including pilgrims from the Kingdom of Bahrain and transit pilgrims from other countries. Bahrain Airport Company… Read the full press release

Parents can now borrow a stroller free of charge at Frankfurt Airport

Frankfurt, Germany, 2013-10-22— /travelprnews.com/ — Traveling with small children can be exhausting. Especially when they get tired themselves. Often, the only solution is to pick them up and carry them. In those moments, you yearn for something to wheel them around in. No problem at Frankfurt Airport! Parents can borrow a stroller free of charge, making it… Read the full press release

Airport Business named CVG Vice President of Administration Scott Gibbons Top 40 Under 40

Hebron, KY, United States, 2013-10-22— /travelprnews.com/ — In the October issue of Airport Business, Scott Gibbons, Vice President of Administration for CVG, is recognized as a Top 40 Under 40. Scott Gibbons has been employed by CVG since 2002 and became Vice President of Administration in 2011. Prior airport jobs include director of Contract & Procurement Administration;… Read the full press release

Christchurch Airport won all three major awards at the New Zealand Airports Awards

Christchurch, New Zealand, 2013-10-22— /travelprnews.com/ — In what’s believed to be a first, Christchurch Airport has won all three major awards at the New Zealand Airports Awards – including New Zealand Major Airport of the Year. The airport also won Airports Project of the Year and its Chief Executive Jim Boult was named New Zealand Aviation Personality… Read the full press release

VIA Rail Canada awards contracts worth $4.5M to local firms for Winnipeg Union Station renovation and LRC car components

Montréal, Quebec, 2013-10-22— /travelprnews.com/ — VIA Rail Canada (viarail.ca) announced today that it has signed agreements worth $4.5 million with locally-based Winnipeg companies for the renovation of Winnipeg Union Station as well as for components for its Light, Rapid, Comfortable (LRC) Business Class cars which are used in the Québec City – Windsor corridor. $3.5 million granted… Read the full press release

Thailand’s tourism stakeholders organized Safety and Security brainstorm and forum to help improve standards within the Thai tourism industry

Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-10-22— /travelprnews.com/ — The Ministry of Tourism and Sports (MoTS) has supported and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has sponsored the two-phase Thailand Tourism Marketing – Safety and Security brainstorm and forum by Thailand’s tourism stakeholders to help improve the safety and security standards within the Thai tourism industry. Organised by the Joint Foreign… Read the full press release

2013 Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show November 22 – 24, 2013

Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-10-22— /travelprnews.com/ — The Ocean Marina Yacht Club is organising the 2013 Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show from November 22 to 24, 2013 with aims to showcasing Pattaya and surrounds as a leading hub for marine tourism in Southeast Asia. Coinciding with the launch of the second Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show, the Tourism Authority… Read the full press release

Culture conference to examine cultural links between Jersey and France

Jersey, 2013-10-22— /travelprnews.com/ — This year’s Council for Culture conference will examine cultural links between Jersey and France. Topics for discussion include: attitudes to the arts and heritage projects linking the Island with Normandy and Brittany the importance of the Jèrriais language Visiting speakers are Dr Mari Jones, Reader in French Linguistics and Language Change at the… Read the full press release

Jersey Heritage launched Ice Age Walking Guide

Jersey, 2013-10-22— /travelprnews.com/ — Walkers can now discover Jersey’s Ice Age history whilst exploring its scenic coastline. Jersey Heritage has launched an Ice Age Walking Guide, which includes three dedicated Ice Age Trails at key locations around the Island. The guide forms part of the tourism and educational resources produced by Ice Age Island, the three year… Read the full press release