Daily Archives: June 25, 2014

The Air Line Pilots Association hailed the Canadian government’s recent announcement of overhauling the Temporary Foreign Worker Program

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Reforms Will Help Ensure Canadian Airline Pilots Benefit from Available Aviation Job Opportunities OTTAWA, 2014-6-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) today hailed the Canadian government’s recent announcement that it is overhauling the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). On Friday, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) Minister Jason Kenney and Citizenship… Read the full press release

Kenya Airways’ Titus Naikuni awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award for Outstanding Services to African Aviation Development at the 2014 African Aviation Summit

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Nairobi, 2014-6-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Kenya Airways’ Group Managing Director, Titus Naikuni, has been recognized for his contribution to the aviation industry in Africa. Dr Naikuni was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award for Outstanding Services to African Aviation Development during the recently concluded African Aviation Summit 2014 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The summit that was… Read the full press release

Wizz Air celebrated 10 year anniversary of its very first flights from Budapest and announced new maintenance hangar at Budapest Airport

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BUDAPEST, 2014-6-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe*, today celebrates the 10 year anniversary of its very first flights from Budapest, back in June 24th 2004. This is an important milestone for the airline that was established by 6 local aviation professionals in Hungary with the ambition… Read the full press release

Bahrain Airport Company to host the first ever Routes MENA in the Kingdom of Bahrain in November 2015

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Muharraq, Bahrain, 2014-6-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) announced today that it will host the first ever Routes MENA in the Kingdom of Bahrain in November 2015. This inaugural event will see route development professionals from across the MENA region gather to discuss air service development to, from, and within the region in… Read the full press release

Chicago Department of Aviation and American Association of Airport Executives announce the agenda for the 7th Annual Airports Going Green Conference, November 3-5, 2014

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CHICAGO, 2014-6-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) and the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) announce the Agenda for the 7th Annual Airports Going Green (AGG) Conference, which will be held November 3-5, 2014, at the Chicago Westin River North. Here are just two of this year’s Conference Highlight – Stay tuned for additional, exciting… Read the full press release

Belmond announced complimentary 35-minute helicopter safari with its ‘Discover Botswana with Belmond’ offer this July, August and September

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Botswana, 2014-6-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Belmond is offering an unforgettable safari experience to guests at its luxury lodges in Botswana, one of the world’s last great wilderness areas. With the ‘Discover Botswana with Belmond’ offer, those booking four nights or more* in July, August and September will be treated to a complimentary 35-minute helicopter safari… Read the full press release

Zoo Atlanta: More than 100 teens to serve as Zoo Atlanta Volunteens this year after week of hands-on training earlier this month

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More than 100 teen volunteers are lending helping hands this year ATLANTA, 2014-6-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Looking for enthusiasm in action at Zoo Atlanta? Look for the red shirts. A record number of young people will serve as Zoo Atlanta Volunteens this year, with more than 100 teens on Zoo grounds after a week of… Read the full press release

VisitBritain, UKinbound and ETOA to host India Market Seminar to grow tourism from Britain’s biggest BRIC market

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LONDON, 2014-6-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Just weeks before the Indian cricket team arrives in England, VisitBritain, UKinbound and ETOA are hosting their India Market Seminar to grow tourism from one of Britain’s fastest growing markets. Taking place on Tuesday 24 June at Lord’s, one of the most iconic cricket venues in the world, senior figures… Read the full press release

Thailand shows its commitment in welcoming visitors with new measures aimed at improving the experience of travellers and tourists

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Bangkok, 2014-6-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), currently overseeing Thailand’s administration, has launched a raft of measures aimed at improving the experience of travellers and tourists visiting the kingdom, as well as showing its commitment in welcoming visitors. The NCPO announced last week that the taxi queues at… Read the full press release

AEGEAN honored with Corporate Social Responsibility Award for 2014 by the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry

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Kifisia, Greece, 2014-6-25 — /Travel PR News/ — AEGEAN was bestowed the Corporate Social Responsibility Award for 2014 by the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) as part of the “2014 ACCI Awards” to enterprises and entrepreneurs. AEGEAN, winner of the Best Regional Airline in Europe Award, was bestowed this particularly important distinction in recognition of… Read the full press release