Next Generation covets variety, value and convenience in a ski vacation Parsippany, N.J., 2015-1-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Younger adult skiers and snowboarders want their friends by their side, a good deal in their pockets, and plenty of off-mountain entertainment. These are among the findings of a recent study of today’s ski and snowboard traveler conducted… Read the full press release
450 Adults New To Skiing/Snowboarding Will Receive a Lesson, Lift Ticket, Rental Gear & Après For Only $25 WHISTLER, BC, 2015-1-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The Whistler Blackcomb Snow School’s wildly popular Never Ever Days will make a return to the slopes of Whistler Blackcomb January 17 and 18. The annual event has become a key… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2015-1-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the official opening of Hyatt Regency Istanbul Ataköy, the third Hyatt-branded hotel in Istanbul joining Grand Hyatt Istanbul and Park Hyatt Istanbul Maçka Palas. The opening of this five-star hotel marks the return of the Hyatt Regency brand to this important commercial hub and popular tourist destination…. Read the full press release
Çelebi Ground Handling has opened a new business lounge for premium airline cardholders and VIP travelers at the non-Schengen Terminal 2B and at the General Aviation Terminal of Budapest Airport. The Celebi Platinum Lounge at the top of the transit area of Terminal 2B offers an unbeatable view of the airport apron and also quick… Read the full press release
PARIS, 2015-1-16 — /Travel PR News/ — On 12 January 2015, Air France inaugurated its new La Première cabin on board flight AF254 to Singapore and Jakarta, on departure from Paris-Charles de Gaulle. On this occasion, Frédéric Gagey, Chairman and CEO of Air France declared: “With our new La Première suites, we intend to offer… Read the full press release
Leading aviation analyst Chris Tarry outlines the industry developments and emerging trends that point to the future shape of the aviation market Chris Tarry: “To dwell in the past rather than look at what is likely to happen in future will result in London’s aviation market failing to realise its full potential” Gatwick CEO: “Gatwick… Read the full press release
Johannesburg, 2015-1-16 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways (SAA) this week became one of only two global carriers (alongside Finnair) to achieve Stage 2 status of the IATA Environmental Assessment Programme (IEnvA); a comprehensive airline environmental management programme. IEnvA seeks to introduce sustainability standards for airlines to cover all areas of an airline’s operations… Read the full press release
A milestone resolution recognizing the contribution of sustainable tourism to poverty eradication, community development and the protection of biodiversity has been adopted by consensus by the United Nations General Assembly. New York/Madrid, 2015-1-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Emphasizing the need to optimize the economic, social, cultural and environmental benefits stemming from sustainable tourism, particularly in… Read the full press release
BANGKOK, 2015-1-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and Chengdu Culture & Tourism Development Group are pleased to have co-hosted the 2014 PATA Hub City Forum: Chengdu at the Sichuan Jinjiang Hotel in Chengdu, China on December 22, 2014. The purpose of the forum was to analyse current international travel trends,… Read the full press release
• Introducing new Guadalajara – Houston service, Volaris now totals 18 destinations to the US Mexico City, 2015-1-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Volaris (NYSE: VLRS and BMV: VOLAR) the ultra low cost airline operating the most extensive domestic route network servicing the US and Mexico markets, announced today the launch of new international service connecting… Read the full press release
Geneva, 2015-1-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that five airlines have recently successfully completed stages of the IATA Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) program. IEnvA is an innovative, voluntary, two-stage evaluation process designed to drive airline environmental performance improvements through independent assessment. Finnair and South African Airways have completed the IEnvA Stage… Read the full press release
HOUSTON, 2015-1-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Volaris added to its expanding route network connecting Mexico and the United States today, when it announced nonstop service between Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) will begin in March 2015. Tickets went on sale immediately for the route, which will originate out of Guadalajara… Read the full press release
New direct flights to Sofia to be launched from Doha from March Flight frequencies to Ankara set to increase to a six weekly service and Zagreb to a five weekly direct service DOHA, Qatar, 2015-1-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is continuing its 2015 expansion programme across Europe with the launch of new direct… Read the full press release
Swiss city of Basel is Qatar Airways Cargo’s first new freighter destination for 2015 “Pharma Express” route to connect the pharmaceutical hubs of Brussels and Basel to the expanding Qatar Airways’ network DOHA, Qatar, 2015-1-15 — /Travel PR News/ — For its first new freighter service of 2015, Qatar Airways Cargo will launch twice weekly Airbus… Read the full press release
HONOLULU, 2015-1-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Alaska Airlines Foundation gave $30,000 in grants to three Hawaii non-profits whose efforts benefit Hawaii’s youth and educational programs and services. The grants represent the first time the Alaska Airlines Foundation has awarded funds to public charities in the state of Hawaii. Grants were made to the following… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2015-1-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Baglioni Hotel London is pleased to announce the full renovation of its urban SPA. Designed by the Milanese Architects Rebosio+Spagnulo, Baglioni SPA is the ideal place to relax body and mind and restore well-being for a fully personalized experience. The spa is an exclusive location where warming light, fragrance… Read the full press release
GOOD DESIGN Awards recognize innovative and cutting-edge designs INNOVIA Monorail 300 system offers iconic aesthetics, mass transit capacity and fast-to-build infrastructure BERLIN, 2015-1-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation has won a GOOD DESIGNTM Award for its BOMBARDIER INNOVIA Monorail 300 system. This driverless transit system is designed on the principles… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2015-1-14 — /Travel PR News/ — A cut in Air Passenger Duty in one part of the country should be matched, immediately, by a cut everywhere, according to the Airport Operators Association (AOA), the trade body that represents over 50 UK airports. In November the Smith Commission published proposals – which were subsequently supported… Read the full press release
New menus to fuel success and stimulate meeting productivity LONDON, 2015-1-14 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced a partnership with Teresa Cutter, one of Australia’s leading authorities on healthy cooking. The founder of The Healthy Chef will develop a range of fresh and healthy menu options exclusively for the MICE… Read the full press release
Moscow, 2015-1-14 — /Travel PR News/ — According to the ranking provided by the leading South Korean travel newspaper Global Travel Newspaper Korea (GTN Korea) Aeroflot has received the maximum score in 2014. Aeroflot has overtaken such global airline leaders as Air France, KLM, British Airways, Korean Air, Emirates, Qatar Airways. Aeroflot’s leadership in GTN ranking proves the effectiveness of the Company’s Strategy,… Read the full press release
• Austrian Airlines increases weekly offering to and from Athens by four flights • Up to eleven flights per week to the Greek capital • Additional transfer capacity to North America and Western Europe VIENNA, 2015-1-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Austrian Airlines is expanding its flight service to and from Athens. Starting on April… Read the full press release
Budapest, Hungary, 2015-1-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, announced today that it carried 15.8 million passengers in 2014, representing 17% passenger growth year on year. At year-end, the airline had flights on sale to 106 destinations in 37 countries on a total of 355 routes…. Read the full press release
McLEAN, VA, 2015-1-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Geoffrey Weill, president of WEILL, is the 2014 recipient of the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Winthrop W. Grice Award for Lifetime Achievement in Hospitality Public Relations. Weill will be honored on Feb. 23 at the HSMAI Adrian Awards Dinner Reception and Gala at the New York… Read the full press release
Ikeja, Nigeria, 2015-1-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Arik Air, West and Central Africa’s largest carrier is resuming flight services to Cotonou, Benin Republic and Douala, Cameroon from Monday, January 19, 2015. Flight services between Lagos, Nigeria and Cotonou/Douala were suspended last year in the wake of the outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease in some parts… Read the full press release
Emerald Club Members Can Choose Exact Rental Car Prior to Arrival at Rental Facility ST. LOUIS, 2015-1-14 — /Travel PR News/ — National Car Rental is giving its Emerald Club members additional control in 2015 with the enhancement of its “Virtual Aisle” mobile application feature. Now with expanded service at 19 of National’s U.S. rental facilities, the “Virtual… Read the full press release
New Delhi, India, 2015-1-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport, a leading Travel Commerce Platform providing distribution, technology, payment and other solutions for the $7 trillion global travel and tourism industry, and Vistara, India’s newest full service carrier and a joint venture between Singapore Airlines and Tata Sons Limited, today jointly announce a new distribution and merchandising… Read the full press release
Global Hospitality Leader Named MIPTV Brand of the Year 2015. PARIS, 2015-1-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The global hospitality leaderMarriott International, Inc., (NASDAQ: MAR) has been named MIPTV’s 2015 Brand of the Year in recognition of its highly innovative all-screens initiative through its global Content Studio. MIPTV 2015 will host the Brand of the Year… Read the full press release
Second Hilton property in Myanmar is located in the country’s popular beach destination MCLEAN, Va. and THANDWE, Myanmar, 2015-1-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Worldwide today announced the opening of Hilton Ngapali Resort & Spa, its second property in Myanmar. Located on the west coast of Myanmar facing the Indian Ocean, Ngapali is one of the most… Read the full press release
Cologne, Germany, 2015-1-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Lufthansa Group has made a successful start to the new year with the transfer of the Düsseldorf–Zurich route from Lufthansa to Germanwings today (Thursday, 8 January 2015). One of the biggest structural projects ever undertaken by the company has thus been successfully completed on time. The… Read the full press release
MALDIVES, 2015-1-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Adding to the Anantara range of Spice Spoons cooking classes in Thailand, Bali, Vietnam, and the United Arab Emirates, the chefs at Anantara in the Maldives have combined their gourmet knowledge to produce a set of 13 Maldivian recipes for a cooking class, creating an indigenous culinary journey… Read the full press release