Southwest Airlines kicks off the month of love with a big Valentine for its Atlanta Customers

Fares as Low as $49 One-Way Headline Campaign Showcasing Carrier’s Atlanta Employees DALLAS, 2015-2-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines® (NYSE: LUV) today kicked off the month of love with a big Valentine for its Atlanta Customers by offering one-way fares to select destinations for as low as $49 one-way (check detailed fare rules… Read the full press release

qualia the only Australian luxury resort to feature on the US Condé Nast Traveler’s newly reinvented 2015 Gold List in the design category

Hamilton Island, Australia, 2015-2-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Hamilton Island’s luxury resort, qualia’s coveted position as one the best resorts in the world has again been reinforced with qualia announced as the only Australian luxury lodge to feature on the US Condé Nast Traveler’s newly reinvented 2015 Gold List in the design category. For the… Read the full press release

S7 Airlines announced reduced fares for flights on certain domestic routes within the airline route network

Novosibirsk, Russia, 2015-2-4 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a member of the oneworld® global aviation alliance®, within the period from the 3rd to the 13th of February 2015 holds an event providing for reduced fares for flights on certain domestic routes within the airline route network. Special fares apply to certain S7 Airlines flights1 from… Read the full press release

Stagecoach study: bus remains 60% cheaper than commuting to work by car despite falling pump prices

Stagecoach survey shows bus users save average of more than £1,200* a year by leaving car in driveway Annual savings could almost pay household gas and electricity bills for a year Survey of around 40 key commuter corridors in England, Scotland and Wales PERTH, Scotland, 2015-2-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Catching the bus is… Read the full press release

megabus.com named Safety Champion by the Transportation Safety Exchange (TSX) in the US

Company becomes first bus operator to receive Transportation Safety Exchange rating Elizabeth, NJ, 2015-2-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Low-fares inter-city coach provider megabus.com has been named Safety Champion by the Transportation Safety Exchange (TSX) in the US. The company has become the first bus operator to receive the safety rating from TSX, an independent safety… Read the full press release

Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA to release its Q4 results on Thursday 12th February 2015

Fornebu, Norway, 2015-2-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA will release its fourth quarter results Thursday 12th February 2015. The report will be made available at 7:00 AM (CET) on Norwegian’s home page, our press room and newsweb.no. The Company will present the results 8.30 AM (CET) at Felix Conference Center, Bryggetorget 3,… Read the full press release

Susan Williams appointed General Manager for Eastern Canada at VIA Rail Canada

Montréal, 2015-2-4 — /Travel PR News/ — VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) is pleased to announce the appointment of Susan Williams to the position of General Manager for Eastern Canada. This will involve adding value to the services offered to communities served in the Maritimes and Eastern Québec as well as business development activities intended to… Read the full press release

Qantas will return to Vancouver with an extended seasonal schedule

SYDNEY, 2015-2-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas has today announced it will return to Vancouver with an extended seasonal schedule, providing customers with new travel options over the North American summer and winter holiday seasons.* Qantas Executive Manager International Sales, Stephen Thompson, said the decision to return to Vancouver came at the end of… Read the full press release

Bombardier: Chorus Aviation Inc. places firm order for 13 Q400 NextGen aircraft and options for 10 Q400 NextGen aircraft

Q400 aircraft to be operated by Jazz under the Air Canada Express brand TORONTO, 2015-2-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft and Chorus Aviation Inc. (‘Chorus’) (TSX:  CHR.B CHR.A), parent company of Jazz Aviation LP (‘Jazz’) announced today that they have signed a firm purchase agreement whereby Chorus will acquire 13 Q400 NextGen… Read the full press release

Preferred Hotel Group launches the new Preferred Residences – worldwide collection of exceptional villas, bungalows and condominiums

Preferred Residences Offers Membership-Free Vacation Experiences that Marry the Space and Privacy of a Home with the Luxuries and Convenience of a World-Renowned Hotel CHICAGO, 2015-2-3 — /Travel PR News/ — As today’s luxury consumers weigh the pros and cons of renting a private residence versus booking a hotel for their next vacation, Preferred Hotel Group introduces a… Read the full press release

InterCityHotel opens the 126 rooms InterCityHotel Enschede in Netherlands

Enschede, Netherlands, 2015-2-3 — /Travel PR News/ — The InterCityHotel Enschede is situated next to the city’s main railway station. The good connections it enjoys with the Dutch and German transport networks will make it an ideal location for business and leisure travellers alike. It offers 126 rooms from the latest InterCityHotel generation, each at least… Read the full press release

Crowne Plaza opens the largest and most comprehensive regional conference and exhibition facility north of Sydney

The widely-anticipated Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley Conference and Events Centre is the newest and most extensive business events venue in the Hunter region Hunter Valley, Australia, 2015-2-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Crowne Plaza announces the opening of the new Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley Conference and Events Centre, providing the largest and most comprehensive regional conference and… Read the full press release

InterContinental Bangkok becomes home to celebrity chef Theo Randall’s first restaurant outside the UK

New Italian restaurant ‘Theo Mio’ to open this year Bangkok, 2015-2-3 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) today announces that InterContinental Bangkok in Thailand is set to become home to celebrity chef Theo Randall’s first restaurant outside the UK. The new Italian concept, Theo Mio, will open in the second half of… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group launched its year-long commitment to India’s Swachh Bharat Abhiyan initiative with a series of hotel-led cleanliness drives

Hotels kick off participation with cleanliness drive around local precincts New Delhi, India, 2015-2-3 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has launched its year-long commitment to the national Swachh Bharat Abhiyan initiative with a series of hotel-led cleanliness drives. In a show of support for the “Clean… Read the full press release

Wizz Air will permanently move all operations from Gothenburg City Airport to Gothenburg Landvetter Airport

AND CONTINUES TO OPERATE 6 ROUTES TO 5 COUNTRIES FROM GOTHENBURG Budapest, Hungary, 2015-2-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe,* announced today that due to the permanent closure of Gothenburg City Airport (GSE) as of 1 February the airline will permanently move all operations to a… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines launches its newest class of travel – Premium Economy Class

Singapore Airlines’ newest class of travel, Premium Economy Class, opens for sale today. SINGAPORE, 2015-2-3 — /Travel PR News/ — From 9 August 2015, customers travelling on select flights from Singapore to Sydney will be the first to experience the new cabin class, which will subsequently be made available to other destinations served by the… Read the full press release

The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International announced its Americas Region Board of Directors and Executive Committee for 2015

McLEAN, VA, 2015-2-3 — /Travel PR News/ — The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) has announced its Americas Region Board of Directors and Executive Committee for 2015. The HSMAI board consists of a wide range of hospitality professionals from all areas of the industry, including representatives of 24 hotels and hotel companies. “HSMAI is thrilled… Read the full press release

Arik Air starts scheduled flight operations from Lagos, Nigeria to the Ivoirian city, Abidjan via Cotonou, Benin Republic

Ikeja, Nigeria, 2015-2-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Arik Air, West and Central Africa’s largest airline will from 16th February 2015 commence scheduled flight operations from Lagos, Nigeria to the Ivoirian city, Abidjan via Cotonou, Benin Republic. The new service will operate four times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. On Mondays, the outbound… Read the full press release

The Ritz-Carlton opens 313 rooms cliff top resort located in Sawangan, Nusa Dua, Bali

Luxury Cliff Top Resort Ready to Welcome Guests Chevy Chase, Md., 2015-2-2 — /Travel PR News/ — The Ritz-Carlton, Bali opens today, marking the brand’s grand return to the idyllic island as a unique, luxurious and locally-inspired resort, set amidst the dramatic cliffs and pristine beaches of southern Bali. Located in Sawangan, Nusa Dua, The Ritz-Carlton, Bali is… Read the full press release

Travelport renews multi-year contract with Schiphol Travel International

Langley, UK, 2015-2-2 — /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, has today announced a multi-year contract renewal with Schiphol Travel International. Travelport has worked in partnership with Schiphol Travel International since 2000 and provides the company with both… Read the full press release

Enterprise Rent-A-Car relocates and upgrades its rental office in High Point, NC

HIGH POINT, N.C., 2015-2-2 — /Travel PR News/ — After 22 years of operating in High Point, N.C., Enterprise Rent-A-Car is adding jobs and investing in a new neighborhood rental office at 1539North Main Street. The new location will occupy a former used car facility that has been vacant for more than two years. “Enterprise’s new site will… Read the full press release

Michael Schmitt named Hilton Dalian and Conrad Dalian Cluster General Manager

DALIAN, China, 2015-2-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Dalian and Conrad Dalian has announced the appointment of Michael Schmitt as Cluster General Manager. Mr. Schmitt will report to David Kelly, Vice President, North & South China, Hilton Worldwide, and will be responsible for overseeing the hotel’s daily operations. Mr. Schmitt joined Hilton Dalian and Conrad Dalian… Read the full press release

Anantara welcomes Walter Butti as Cluster Executive Chef at their three resorts Maldives

MALDIVES, 2015-2-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Anantara is delighted to welcome Walter Butti as Cluster Executive Chef at their three resorts in South Male Atoll. Chef Walter brings 22 years of international experience to his role in the culinary industry across Australia, Germany, Ghana, Switzerland, South Africa and the United Kingdom. Having worked with… Read the full press release

Naladhu Maldives unveiled an exciting addition to its sophisticated surroundings with an Ocean Retreat Spa

MALDIVES, 2015-2-2 — /Travel PR News/ — The acclaimed elegant resort of Naladhu Maldives in the South Male Atoll has unveiled an exciting addition to its sophisticated surroundings with an Ocean Retreat Spa. With a choice of half-day and full-day Spa journeys, a specially-curated treatment menu reveals a private wellness and beauty space encompassing spa… Read the full press release

ACI announces the re-launch of its customer service benchmarking tool for airports worldwide – the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) programme

Montreal, 2015-2-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports Council International (ACI) announces the re-launch of the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) programme, ACI’s customer service benchmarking tool for airports worldwide. To date, ASQ has helped over 300 airports from around the world benchmark and improve their customer service initiatives. This exciting new phase of the programme will… Read the full press release

Aeroflot updates menu in business class

Aeroflot Presents New Menu in Business Class Moscow, 2015-2-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Starting from February 1, 2015 Aeroflot business class passengers are offered an updated menu. New menu was developed by the team of professionals with international recognition. Passengers could try culinary masterpieces by Thierry Mona — the chef of LSG Sky Chefs — and dishes from the virtuosos of international gastronomic scene: Michelin starred… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines will increasingly transfer ultra-short-haul flights between the Upper Austrian federal capital and Vienna to the rail service AIRail

• AIRail: Positively received by passengers • 17 flights per week from Linz still operated by Austrian Airlines: up to 2x daily on the Linz-Düsseldorf route and 6x per week between Linz and Vienna as of April 1, 2015 • 8 direct connections each day with AIRail from Vienna Airport to Linz Central Railway Station… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines will fly to Odessa, Ukraine four times per week starting on March 30, 2015

• Austrian expands its focus on the Eastern European market • 4x weekly to Odessa starting March 30, 2015 • Five destinations in the Ukraine: Kiev, Kharkov, Dnepropetrovsk, Lviv and Odessa VIENNA, 2015-2-2 — /Travel PR News/ — In 2015 Austrian Airlines will once again add a new destination in its focus market of Eastern… Read the full press release