Fatal Attraction and Blithe Spirit are highlights of theatre this spring LONDON, 2014-03-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Theatre legend, Oscar-winner and five-time Tony Award-winner Angela Lansbury returns to the West End this spring for the first time in nearly forty years, in a new production of Noël Coward’s Blithe Spirit and is a highlight of… Read the full press release
Monthly Archives: March 2014
PE firm Thoma Bravo to acquire TravelClick from Genstar Capital for $930 million
TravelClick to continue innovation in global hospitality industry to improve profitability for hoteliers San Francisco, 2014-03-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Thoma Bravo, LLC, a leading private equity investment firm, announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire TravelClick, a global provider of innovative revenue generating cloud-based solutions for the $500 billion global hospitality… Read the full press release
Alaska Airlines leads Electrification Project to save millions in fuel and tons of greenhouse gases at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Alaska Airlines Leads the Project with More than 200 New Electric Vehicles Seattle, 2014-03-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Airplanes get most of the attention at an airport, but a new project to convert the rest of the vehicles on the airfield from fossil fuels to electric power is about to save millions of dollars and… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines and Transport Workers Union extends current agreement through November 2015
DALLAS, 2014-03-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines and the Transport Workers Union (TWU) 550, representing the carrier’s 250 Flight Dispatchers, have agreed to amend their collective bargaining agreement, extending their current agreement through November 2015. The contract was previously amendable in November 2014. The Contract, ratified last week, provides opportunities for continued bonuses that are… Read the full press release
Thomson and First Choice launch Holiday Open Day to help customers find their perfect holiday
Luton, UK, 2014-03-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Following the recent launches of the myThomson and myFirstChoice apps, TUI UK & Ireland is continuing to innovate with the introduction of a new interactive and experiential tool to help customers find their perfect holiday. Holiday Open Day is designed for customers who know they want to enjoy the… Read the full press release
British fashion designer Jonathan Saunders teamed up with Thomson to create limited edition of beach wear and beach bags
Luton, UK, 2014-03-19 — /Travel PR News/ — World renowned British fashion designer, Jonathan Saunders, has teamed up with leading holiday company Thomson to create a limited edition range of beach wear and beach bags for women and men. He has also designed and accessorised a bespoke pool area at the new 5 star Sensatori Resort Jamaica… Read the full press release
Measurement laboratory aboard Lufthansa A340-600 part of significant discovery aimed at protecting the ozone layer
Measurement laboratory on a Lufthansa A340-600 contributes to an important discovery that will help to protect the ozone layer. Cologne, Germany, 2014-03-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Researchers at the University of East Anglia in Norwich, England, have made a new discovery that will play a significant role in halting ozone depletion. Their findings were published recently… Read the full press release
Hilton Foshan opens in China’s southern province of Guangdong
Hilton Foshan Marks the Brand’s First Hotel in Guangdong’s Third-largest City FOSHAN, China and MCLEAN, Va., 2014-03-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Hotels & Resorts today announced the opening of the Hilton Foshan in China’s southern province of Guangdong. Strategically situated in Chancheng District of Foshan, the 27-story hotel features 600 contemporary guestrooms and suites. Hilton Foshan is… Read the full press release
Enterprise and Turner Sports basketball analyst Kenny Smith to launch the “Ultimate Pick Up Moment”
Official Corporate Partner of the NCAA® to Provide One Lucky Fan with a Trip to the 2015 NCAA® Men’s Final Four™ in Indianapolis St. Louis, 2014-03-18 — /Travel PR News/ — From buzzer-beater shots and timely free throws to heart-stopping three-pointers and underdog victories, the NCAA® Division I Men’s Basketball Championship is filled with moments that inspire, energize… Read the full press release
Lonely Planet launches its first ever collection of the world’s best places to stay
LONDON, UK, 2014-03-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Lonely Planet is launching its first ever collection of the world’s best places to stay. Its network of expert authors, arguably the planet’s most well-travelled group of people, have scoured the globe to find the most Extraordinary places to stay, the Best Value accommodation and the top Eco retreats. A panel then selected… Read the full press release
Helsinki Airport’s store facilities will undergo complete transformation in spring and summer
HELSINKI, 2014-03-18 — /Travel PR News/ — In the spring and summer, the store facilities of Helsinki Airport will undergo a complete transformation. Something new is in the air as passengers will be provided with lots of wonderful surprises and world-class shopping experiences. Finavia’s Deputy Director Jukka Isomäki explains how the commercial changes are taking place. – Last… Read the full press release
Istanbul Marriott Hotel Sisli opens showcasing Marriott Hotels’ newest innovations
Istanbul, Turkey, 2014-03-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International continues its rapid growth in Eastern Europe with the opening of the Istanbul Marriott Hotel Sisli, taking the company’s total number of properties to seven in Istanbul and eleven in Turkey overall. From its rooftop heliport and stunning views to impeccably furnished guestrooms and sophisticated event space, this… Read the full press release
Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas opens the Pool Café for the summer on March 28
Hong Kong, 2014-03-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas officially opens the Pool Café for the summer Friday, March 28 with a new menu highlighting seasonal favorites and healthy options. The intimate poolside escape will launch a new menu with hearty offerings to start the day, superfood-focused lunch dishes, fresh and flavorful salads, refreshing… Read the full press release
Mandarin Oriental Paris unveiled new Oriental Wellness programme
Hong Kong, 2014-03-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Paris is delighted to offer a new Oriental Wellness programme that will allow guests to combine relaxation with a healthy culinary experience. The programme starts with body and soul conditioning through a one hour yoga lesson, given by a specialist in three different types… Read the full press release
Serena Hotels Tanzania donated foodstuffs to victims of February heavy rains in Hai District, Kilimanjaro Region
Tanzania, 2014-03-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Serena Hotels Tanzania, one of the leading hotels in East Africa , has supplied nutritious foodstuffs for nearly 100 displaced individuals affected by the February heavy rains in Hai District, Kilimanjaro Region. “The company was touched by the plight of the helpless population who were affected by the natural disaster,”… Read the full press release
PATA Intern and Associate Programme Launched to boost student knowledge of tourism
Project will boost student knowledge of tourism, enhance their profile and give them multicultural work experience Bangkok, 2014-03-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has launched the PATA Intern and Associate Programme. The initiative will help enthusiastic, hard-working and highly motivated students who want practical experience working in a leading international… Read the full press release
Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation South Africa (Pty) Ltd to deliver electric locomotives to Transnet Freight Rail
One of South Africa’s largest infrastructure projects to include 240 BOMBARDIER TRAXX Africa locomotives Bombardier will manufacture all the locomotives in South Africa Johannesburg, 2014-03-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation South Africa (Pty) Ltd has signed a contract with Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) for the delivery of electric locomotives. Bombardier’s 240 TRAXX Africa… Read the full press release
Bombardier to hold Investor Day in New York City on Thursday, March 20, 2014
Montréal, 2014-03-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier will hold an Investor Day in New York City on Thursday, March 20, 2014 for investors and financial analysts. The presentations will start at 8:00 and end at 16:45. For all media, shareholders and other stakeholders, the event will be broadcast live on the internet via the following address: www.ir.bombardier.com…. Read the full press release
Kenya Airways to suspend direct flights between its Nairobi hub and Blantyre in Malawi from March 17 to 29, 2014
Nairobi, 2014-03-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Kenya Airways wishes to inform its passengers and the general public that it will be suspending direct flights between its Nairobi hub and Blantyre in Malawi from March 17, 2014 to March 29, 2014. This follows closure of the Chileka Airport in Blantyre for maintenance work on the runway…. Read the full press release
Bahrain Airport Company completes two-month internship program for group of university graduates
Muharraq, Bahrain, 2014-03-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) hosted a ceremony for a group of university graduates who took part in a two-month internship program at the company headquarter in Muharraq. The internship program aimed to offer university students with the opportunity to develop their skills and combine theoretical knowledge with practical work… Read the full press release
Boots staff competition across 35 UK airport stores won by Magi Cannon from Liverpool John Lennon Airport’s Boots store
Liverpool, UK, 2014-03-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Boots Customer Assistant Margi Cannon has won one of the company’s ‘Best of the Best’ awards beating off competition from staff at 35 other UK Airport stores. The award is given each year to celebrate outstanding work across different categories including customer care, charity and being a healthcare… Read the full press release
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) acquired US component support specialist and Sabena technics subsidiary Barfield
Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2014-03-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Air France-KLM continues to invest in the high-growth aeronautical maintenance market “With this significant investment, Air France-KLM, the world’s second-ranking multi-product MRO provider, continues to develop its activity on high-growth market segments. This constitutes one of the major lines of development of the Transform 2015 plan and confirms the… Read the full press release
Students played the role of executive directors at Sofia Airport for a day
SOFIA, Bulgaria, 2014-03-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The student in his 4th year of studies in the “UNWE”, Ivan Todorov, and the student from 11thgrade of the 130 SOU “Stefan Karadga”, Ivo Ignatov, both played the role of the leading figure of theSofia Airport. They were introduced by the Executive Director Hristo Shterionov at the morning briefing… Read the full press release
oneworld® named Best Airline Alliance 2014 by Air Transport News
New York City, NY, USA, 2014-03-17 — /Travel PR News/ — oneworld® has been named Best Airline Alliance 2014 by specialist website Air Transport News – which means that oneworld now holds an unprecedented eight “best alliance” titles from the world’s various industry award schemes. The latest trophy was presented at a ceremony last night in… Read the full press release
Emirates to sponsor the New York Cosmos for two more years
DUBAI, U.A.E., 2014-03-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates will sponsor the New York Cosmos for a further two years in a deal announced today at Emirates headquarters in Dubai. Footballing superstar Pelé, who is Honorary President of the club, was present for the announcement at a packed press conference. Although Emirates’ shirt sponsorship only began in… Read the full press release
O’Hare International Airport reached 100,000 “Likes” milestone on its Facebook page
CHICAGO, 2014-03-17 — /Travel PR News/ — O’Hare International Airport reached a milestone today by reaching 100,000 “Likes” on its Facebook page. The Chicago Department of Aviation has rapidly grown O’Hare’s social media fan base over the last 18 months by posting a wide variety of airport news and photos that are informative, educational, fun, and always timely…. Read the full press release
Eclipse Aerospace to deliver the first Eclipse 550 Twin-Engine Jet in Albuquerque, N.M. following FAA certification
Albuquerque, NM, 2014-03-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Eclipse Aerospace, Inc. (EAI) is proud to announce the first customer delivery of an Eclipse 550 Twin-Engine Jet in Albuquerque, N.M. following Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification. “This is an exciting day for Eclipse Aerospace and for general aviation,” says Mason Holland, Eclipse Aerospace CEO. “With the Eclipse 550, we’ve… Read the full press release
Loews Hotels and FIAT to bring chauffeured FIAT 500Ls service to guests at five Loews addresses across North America
Chauffeured FIAT 500L service rolled out at five participating Loews Hotels, as three properties go even further with complimentary FIAT rentals for guests NEW YORK, 2014-03-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Got someplace to go? Five participating Loews Hotels will get you get there in style, safety and comfort thanks to a new partnership with FIAT. The first-of-its-kind collaboration between… Read the full press release
Vienna Airport reports 1,354,938 passengers in February 2014, up 1.8 % YoY
VIENNA, 2014-03-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The number of passengers handled by Vienna Airport in February 2014 rose by 1.8% year-on-year to 1,354,938. Flight movements declined by 2.4%, while maximum take-off weight and cargo increased increased 0.7% and 6.1% over February of the previous year. A comparison between February 2014 and February 2013 shows a… Read the full press release
Woodland Park Zoo’s More Wonder More Wild Campaign surpassed its $80 million goal by more than $3.5 million
SEATTLE, 2014-03-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Woodland Park Zoo announced the conclusion of its More Wonder More Wild Campaign which surpassed its $80 million goal by more than $3.5 million. The eight-year campaign is the largest in the zoo’s history. Since 2006, the year the campaign launched, more than 15,750 private supporters, foundations, organizations, corporations,… Read the full press release