Hebron, KY, 2015-7-28 — /Travel PR News/ — CVG and Allegiant Travel Company have announced their plans to establish a base of operation beginning Jan. 6, 2016. Allegiant will base up to three 156-seat Airbus 319 aircraft at CVG, creating jobs for pilots, flight attendants and airport service personnel. When it opens in January, Cincinnati… Read the full press release
Hebron, KY, 2015-7-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Lyft, a transportation network company, is now operating at CVG. Lyft’s mobile-phone application facilitates peer-to-peer ridesharing by connecting passengers who need a ride with drivers who have a car. “Our customers want options,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. “Lyft joins other ground… Read the full press release
Muharraq, Bahrain, 2015-7-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The Supreme Organising Committee of the Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) announced that Bahrain Airport Company, the managing body and operator of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), is a silver sponsor of the BIAS 2016. The event, held under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa… Read the full press release
Hotel/Travel Plaza and Green Acres Energy Park to Transform Airport ATLANTA, 2015-7-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Airport officials are seeking bids for two transformational projects that will change the face of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in the years ahead. Airport leaders will be available to discuss the plans Tuesday, July 28. Pre-proposal conferences will then be… Read the full press release
Johannesburg, 2015-7-27 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways Cargo (SAA Cargo) has reviewed and reversed its decision to place an embargo on the transportation of hunting trophies which was limited to rhino, elephant, tiger and lion. The embargo was placed following incidents of false declarations and submission of falsified documentation for the shipment of some… Read the full press release
Florida Ranks as the Friendliest State; East Coast Edges Out West Coast NEW YORK, 2015-7-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Traveling to a new city can be exhilarating and intimidating at the same time but a warm greeting and friendly smile can put all fears aside when visiting to a new destination. A new poll… Read the full press release
NEW YORK, 2015-7-27 — /Travel PR News/ — American Express is expanding The Centurion Lounge network in major domestic airports, announcing today that it will open its seventh location at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), Terminal D. The 8,500 square foot Lounge is currently slated to open in the first half of 2016. “We… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2015-7-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The third annual Midway Fly Away 5K Run/Walk returns September 13, offering runners and walkers of all fitness levels the opportunity to experience the airfield of Midway International Airport. The course offers stunning views of Chicago’s skyline as the backdrop, complete with aircraft taking off and landing overhead…. Read the full press release
Alaska Raising the Bar to Allow Frequent Flier Members to Travel and Earn Miles to All Corners of the Globe SEATTLE, 2015-7-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines is enhancing its unique partner portfolio in Mileage Plan by adding China-based carrier Hainan Airlines. Hainan operates a modern fleet to over 90 destinations throughout the world…. Read the full press release
Louisville, KY, 2015-7-27 — /Travel PR News/ — 21c Museum Hotels co-founder Laura Lee Brown will present her latest exhibition, From Near and Far: New Painting and Photography by Laura Lee Brown, a solo exhibition of original oil portraits, photographs and photographic collages inspired by the artist’s travels at Swanson Contemporary in Louisville, KY. The exhibition opens on Friday,… Read the full press release
SÃO PAULO, Brazil, 2015-7-27 — /Travel PR News/ — At a special ceremony held at Guarulhos International Airport today, the Star Alliance member carriers welcomed their newest member, Avianca Brasil. “Adding Avianca Brasil to our network is an important step in enhancing our customer proposition in Latin America. Brazil is the most important aviation market on… Read the full press release
New Zealand has opened the doors to its first and only museum of contemporary art. New Plymouth, New Zealand, 2015-7-27 — /Travel PR News/ — New Zealand has opened the doors to its first and only museum of contemporary art. The Govett-Brewster Art Gallery/Len Lye Centre, with its curved exterior walls of mirror-like stainless steel,… Read the full press release
Two Olympic gold medalists are among a number of high calibre athletes competing at Audi quattro Winter Games 2015. New Zealand, 2015-7-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Two Olympic gold medalists are among a number of high calibre athletes set to tackle the Cardrona halfpipe and slopestyle course at Audi quattro Winter Games 2015. Veteran… Read the full press release
A Wellington-based duo with French connections has just won the Dilmah Real High Tea Global Challenge in Sri Lanka. Wellington, New Zealand, 2015-7-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Executive Chef Laurent Loudeac and Assistant Maitre d’ Camille Furminieux of Hippopotamus restaurant, part of Wellington’s celebrated Museum Art Hotel establishment, competed with 21 teams from 14… Read the full press release
OSHKOSH, Wis., 2015-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Cessna Aircraft Company, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced it is showcasing two of the Top Hawk-branded Cessna Skyhawk aircraft at the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture this week in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The featured aircraft are from Kansas State University… Read the full press release
OSHKOSH, Wis., 2015-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Cessna Aircraft Company, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced an agreement with Zhoushan AVIC Joy Air General Air Co., Ltd. for 20 Cessna Grand Caravan EX Amphibian aircraft. The aircraft are expected to start being delivered later this year out of the… Read the full press release
Aircraft makes North American debut at EAA Airventure OSHKOSH, Wis., 2015-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Beechcraft Corporation, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced that it has received type certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the latest version of its new production Beechcraft King Air 250 turboprop, allowing… Read the full press release
WICHITA, Kan., 2015-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Cessna Aircraft Company, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, this week demonstrated the trans-Pacific capability of its newly FAA-certified Citation Latitude between the U.S. West Coast and Hawaii. The flights follow other recent successful transcontinental missions on the aircraft, including the first trans-Atlantic crossing… Read the full press release
SYDNEY, 2015-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas today announced the return of the Flying Kangaroo between the Sunshine Coast (Maroochydore) and Sydney* as well as the launch of services between Melbourne and the Gold Coast* to give customers more premium travel options. Qantas Domestic chief executive officer Andrew David said the network changes were… Read the full press release
SYDNEY, 2015-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas Frequent Flyer members have new opportunities to earn points for activities other than flying, with the introduction of another 16 retailers into the popular Qantas Online Mall. The Online Mall, accessed via qantaspoints.com/onlinemall, gives members the ability to earn Qantas Points while they shop with well-known local… Read the full press release
30 global clients are part of pilot, testing an interactive dashboard AMSTERDAM, 2015-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — With a simple, eye-catching design and a dashboard that can be customized and populated with data in near real-time*, Carlson Wagonlit Travel’s (CWT) new reporting tool is set to transform corporate travel reporting for good. Thirty of CWT’s… Read the full press release
International-inspired dishes prepared á la minute and served all-you-can-eat from 12:00 – 17:00 every Sundays. Bangkok, 2015-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Brasserie Europa, an all-day-dining international restaurant at Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok, introduces its new main dishes, featuring the freshest ingredients and highest quality available in the market. Using European-style cooking techniques, the chefs… Read the full press release
CALGARY, 2015-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The Calgary Airport Authority welcomes WestJet’s announcement of continued network growth based out of Calgary International Airport (YYC), the airline’s home base for both its mainline and regional carrier. WestJet is bringing on a number of new routes, as well as several increased frequencies on existing routes, which… Read the full press release
Schiphol Group announces today that as per October 1st Mrs. Tanja Dik has been appointed as Director Consumer Products & Services. Mrs. Dik will report to the CCO, Mr. Maarten de Groof. AMSTERDAM, 2015-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Since 1999, Tanja Dik (1968) held different management positions in Joop van den Ende’s international theatre… Read the full press release
BORACAY Island, Philippines, 2015-7-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Discovery Shores Boracay, the country’s multi-awarded luxury resort announces its most recent nomination in the world’s leading awards initiative for luxury hotels, the prestigious World Luxury Hotel Awards. As an esteemed Nominee under the following categories: Luxury Beach Resort, Luxury Island Resort and Luxury Wedding Destination, Discovery… Read the full press release
IHG continues growth in Brazil with the opening of the country’s eighth Holiday Inn hotel MIAMI, 2015-7-23 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the opening of the Holiday Inn® Natal hotel. The new build, 216-room property is located in the northeastern city of Natal, the capital and… Read the full press release
Brand Celebrates the Summer of Surprise by Treating Guests to “Pancakes at Night” throughout the Month of August ATLANTA, 2015-7-23 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announces the Holiday Inn Express®brand as the official hotel sponsor of “KNOCK KNOCK LIVE,” the new, life-changing weekly television event… Read the full press release
DENHAM, UK, 2015-7-23 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today brings its boutique, Hotel Indigo®, to the historic city of York. Operating under a franchise agreement with Sojourn Hotels, Hotel Indigo® York opens its doors on Walmgate, a thriving foodie destination and the birthplace of York’s chocolate making empire. The… Read the full press release
One of the fastest-growing hotel brands expands in Mexico Chihuahua. Chih., 2015-7-23 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the opening of the new-build 132-room Holiday Inn Express® & Suites Chihuahua Juventud hotel following a US$ 9 million investment by owner Tinga S.A. de C.V. The hotel joins… Read the full press release
Dominican Republic, 2015-7-23 — /Travel PR News/ — CHIC Punta Cana by Royalton Luxury Resorts has just completed the installation of a new Electro-Chemical-Activation (ECA) Technology and complete Green Chemical program for Housekeeping and Kitchens. The first of its kind ever to be put into operation in the Dominican Republic, the new One Link Global eco-friendly cleaning… Read the full press release