The Oakland International Airport (OAK) to join the upcoming Fleet Week 2015 Activities

FAMED BLUE ANGELS RETURN TO OAK FOR SPECTACULAR AIR SHOW Oakland, CA, 2015-9-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Oakland International Airport (OAK) is reaching out to nearby communities to inform everyone about the upcoming Fleet Week 2015 activities. Fleet Week will bring the Blue Angels (a high performance Naval air team) to the Bay Area in… Read the full press release

Dubai International (DXB) wins the World Routes Marketing Award 2015 at the 21st World Route Development Forum

Dubai, UAE, 2015-9-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai International (DXB), the world’s number one airport for international passengers, has won the World Routes Marketing Award 2015 (50 million passengers category), which was announced at the 21st World Route Development Forum, which concluded in the South African city of Durban recently. This follows DXB’s success as the… Read the full press release

Embraer Executive Jets: Dallas-based Flexjet LLC receives its first Legacy 500 business jet

São José dos Campos, Brazil, 2015-9-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Embraer Executive Jets today announced that Dallas-based Flexjet LLC, a leading provider of fractional jet ownership services, received its first Legacy 500 business jet. “It’s a great privilege to have been selected by Flexjet for the expansion of its world-class fleet,” said Marco Tulio Pellegrini,… Read the full press release

Carrabba’s Italian Grill opens at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

HMSHost brings traditional Italian family dining to the center of Concourse C ATLANTA, GA, 2015-9-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Passion for food, heritage, love of family, and genuine Italian hospitality from Carrabba’s Italian Grill can now be found in Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport’s Concourse C, as global restaurateur HMSHost has partnered with Bloomin’ Brands and the… Read the full press release

Airport Authority Hong Kong announces the revised financial arrangements for developing three-runway system at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA)

HONG KONG, 2015-9-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) today announced the revised financial arrangements for developing the three-runway system (3RS) at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), including the new proposed level of airport construction fee. The AA said 70% of departing passengers will pay a fee of HK$90 or below, a… Read the full press release

Auckland Airport welcomes inaugural year-round China Eastern Airlines flight between Auckland and Shanghai

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 2015-9-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport has welcomed the inaugural year-round China Eastern Airlines flight between Auckland and Shanghai. The year-round service started on Saturday, 26 September 2015 with four flights per week and from January 2016 it will increase to daily flights. In total, the new year-round service adds… Read the full press release

10 Million Better campaign to monitor and scale up social and environmental benefits from travel and tourism launched at Travel and Tourism Collective Impact Summit in Portland

PORTLAND, Oregon, 2015-9-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The industry-wide 10 Million Better campaign to monitor and scale up social and environmental benefits from travel and tourism was officially launched at the Travel and Tourism Collective Impact Summit in Portland, Oregon this week. Spearheaded by the NGO Sustainable Travel International, the campaign convenes industry leaders worldwide around the… Read the full press release

Woodland Park Zoo and Seattle Youth Climate Action Network will host first annual Youth Climate Action Summit on Oct.10

Seattle, WA, 2015-9-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Woodland Park Zoo and Seattle Youth Climate Action Network will host first annual Youth Climate Action Summit on Oct.10 WHAT: Woodland Park Zoo and the Seattle Youth Climate Action Network (CAN) will host the first annual Youth Climate Action Summit on Saturday, October 10 from 10:00 a.m…. Read the full press release

Michael Kors opens store in Helsinki Airport

HELSINKI, Finland, 2015-9-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Iconic Michael Kors bags and accessories can be found at the brand’s new boutique at the airport. Michael Kors is known for its deluxe bags and other leather products.The brand’s products can now be found at Helsinki Airport’s gate 32. The brand is founded by an American… Read the full press release

Iberia celebrates World Tapa Day; will serve a specially-made “tapa” to visitors of its VIP lounges at Madrid airport

Iberia customers can sample a tapa concocted specifically for the occasion as well as classic Iberian ham at both the Dalí and Velázquez VIP lounges. The airline promotes Spanish cuisine and the Mediterranean diet on its flights. MADRID, Spain, 2015-9-29 — /Travel PR News/ — On the occasion of World Tapa Day, an initiative of Saborea España… Read the full press release

Dubai-based flydubai takes delivery of its 50th aircraft

Marks the fulfilment of the airline’s vision set out in 2008 Dubai, UAE, 2015-9-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai-based flydubai received its 50th aircraft. The delivery of the Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 completes the order the airline made at the Farnborough Air Show in 2008. Commenting on the completion of the order, Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer, flydubai… Read the full press release

Wizz Air Holdings Plc provides trading update for H1 of the financial year ending 31 March 2016

FULL YEAR NET PROFIT GUIDANCE RAISED Budapest, Hungary, 2015-9-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air Holdings Plc (“Wizz Air” or “the Company”), the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today provides a trading update for the first half of the financial year ending 31 March 2016 (“first half” or “H1”) ahead of its… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport welcomes 25% increase in Delta Air Lines’ capacity for summer 2016

25% increase in Delta capacity for summer 2016 Shannon, Ireland, 2015-9-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The announcement of the introduction of the larger wide-bodied Boeing 767-300 aircraft on Delta Air Lines’ JFK service summer service is a further endorsement of the growing demand for transatlantic seats into Shannon Airport and the popularity of the airport’s US pre-clearance… Read the full press release

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey: resumption of flights on a major runway at JFK Airport following $400m modernization

Work includes delay reduction, durability and safety enhancements New York, NY, 2015-9-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey today announced the resumption of flights on a major runway at John F. Kennedy International Airport, following substantial completion of a $400 million modernization project designed to help reduce delays,… Read the full press release

First Scottish Heritage Angel Awards revealed

EDINBURGH, 2015-9-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Heritage volunteers from across Scotland gathered at Edinburgh’s Royal Lyceum Theatre this evening (Monday 28th September) as the winners of the very first Scottish Heritage Angel Awards were revealed. The volunteers or ‘Angels’ involved in one of Europe’s most significant cemeteries, Scotland’s firefighting past, the country’s unique canal and… Read the full press release

Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute scientists: bigger trees suffer the most during droughts, regardless of location or forest type

Washington, DC, 2015-9-29 — /Travel PR News/ — In a study published Sept. 28 in the journal Nature Plants, a team led by Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI) scientists found that bigger trees suffer the most during droughts, regardless of location or forest type. The team, including ecologists Kristina Anderson-Teixeira and Amy Bennett from SCBI, Nathan McDowell… Read the full press release

Metrolink to hold public hearing to evaluate potential fare policy changes on Oct. 9

Proposed system-wide reduced fares aim to increase ridership LOS ANGELES, 2015-9-29 — /Travel PR News/ — On Oct. 9, Metrolink’s Board of Directors will hold a public hearing to evaluate potential fare policy changes, with the goal of optimizing revenue and increasing ridership. Three proposals will be considered. The first will be the extension of the Antelope Valley… Read the full press release

117 Thai enterprises awarded the kingdom’s top tourism awards

Bangkok, 2015-9-29 — /Travel PR News/ — In a dazzling ceremony at the Impact Muang Thong Thani on Sunday night, 117 Thai enterprises were conferred the kingdom’s top tourism awards in recognition of their contribution to upgrading the quality, professionalism and service standards of Thailand’s largest foreign exchange generating economic sector. Ranging from spas to homestays, community-based tourism… Read the full press release

The only Antonov AN-70 cargo aircraft in the world visited Leipzig/Halle Airport

What is currently the only Antonov AN-70 cargo aircraft in the world visited Leipzig/Halle Airport today for the very first time. The Ukrainian transport aircraft made a stopover at the Central German airport, arriving from Istres in France, before it continued its journey to its home base at Kiev Gostomel Airport. This is the third… Read the full press release

German National Tourist Board: 44.7 million overnights between January and July 2015; 5.6 percent up YoY

New York City, 2015-9-29 — /Travel PR News/ — In July 2015, Germany’s incoming tourism achieved yet another record result by generating 10.3 million overnights stays. All in all, the Federal Statistical Office registered 44.7 million overnights in accommodation facilities of at least 10 beds between January and July. That’s 2.4 million more overnight stays than… Read the full press release

Avis Car Rental and Budget Car Rental become exclusive partners of the newly re-imagined Wyndham Rewards® loyalty program

Members can save up to 30 percent on rentals and earn up to 1,000 bonus points through fall promotional offer Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ, 2015-9-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Avis Budget Group and Wyndham Hotel Group today announced the signing of a multi-year partnership agreement, making Avis Car Rental and Budget Car Rental exclusive partners of… Read the full press release

Whistler Blackcomb named No. 1 overall best ski resort in North America by the 28th annual SKI Magazine Reader’s Poll

WHISTLER BLACKCOMB ALSO TOPS SURVEY RESULTS FOR TERRAIN VARIETY, OFF-HILL ACTIVITIES, APRÈS AND TERRAIN PARKS WHISTLER, BC, 2015-9-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Whistler Blackcomb has been named the No. 1 overall best ski resort in North America by the 28th annual SKI Magazine Reader’s Poll. This is the third time in four years and the second… Read the full press release

Calgary International Airport’s YYC Navigators program aims to improve familiarity with air travel for those with autism

Calgary, AB, 2015-9-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Calgary International Airport’s YYC Navigators program officially took flight today, helping individuals with autism, and their families, become familiarized with airport processes and the air travel experience. Working with Society for Treatment of Autism (STA), the pilot program included more than 40 family members in all. Individuals with… Read the full press release

Norwegian to launch new direct low-cost transatlantic services from Cork to Boston and New York

Cork to Boston services planned for May 2016 and Cork to New York planned for 2017 Fornebu, Norway, 2015-9-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian, Europe’s third largest low-cost airline, has today announced plans to launch new direct low-cost transatlantic services from Cork to Boston and New York – the new routes will be the only… Read the full press release

Meliá Hotels International, primera cadena hotelera en unirse a UNICEF y al Pacto por la Infancia

La iniciativa, impulsada por UNICEF, persigue un Pacto de Estado para luchar contra las situaciones de pobreza y desigualdad que afectan a la infancia Mallorca, España, 2015-9-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Meliá Hotels International, cadena hotelera líder en España y aliado estratégico de UNICEF desde 2010, ha anunciado su adhesión a la iniciativa impulsada por… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean: unprecedented seven-day WOW sale, Sept. 24 through Sept. 30

Vacationers Enjoy More and Save on Experiences that Last a Lifetime MIAMI, 2015-9-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Fall is underway and school is back in session making it the perfect time for culturally-curious and adventure-seeking travelers to plan their upcoming winter holiday escapes, next summer’s travel possibilities and vacation respites throughout the year.  To… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean International adds new ‘Gold Card’ membership tier to celebrate the first birthday of Club Royal

MIAMI, 2015-9-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International has announced the addition of a new ‘Gold Card’ membership tier to celebrate the first birthday of Club Royal, its industry-leading reward and recognition programme for travel agents. The birthday celebrations also marked the launch of a unique ‘Virtual Queue’ competition, which gives agents the… Read the full press release

Brand USA: US and China will undertake a year of deeper cooperation in the travel and tourism space under the US-China Tourism Year

Ninth Annual U.S.-China Tourism Leadership Summit Sets the Stage to Expand and Enhance Program Opportunities for the Industry Presidential Announcement Highlights Focus on U.S.-Chinese Tourism Cooperation Washington, DC, 2015-9-28 — /Travel PR News/ — President Obama and President Xi of China today announced that the United States and China will undertake a year of deeper… Read the full press release

The first combined Hyatt Place Charleston/Historic District and Hyatt House Charleston/Historic District located in downtown Charleston opens

304-room combined Hyatt Place and Hyatt House hotels located on bustling Upper King CHICAGO, 2015-9-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Place Charleston/Historic District and Hyatt House Charleston/Historic District, the first combined Hyatt Place and Hyatt House hotels and the first Hyatt Place and Hyatt House hotels located in downtown Charleston, open today. The hotels create an… Read the full press release

Palm Springs will be the new home of Desert Concorso 2015, an exotic car and European lifestyle event

Palm Springs, CA, 2015-9-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism is pleased to announce Palm Springs as the new home of Desert Concorso 2015, an exotic car and European lifestyle event, held at Palm Springs Stadium on Sunday, November 15, 2015 from 9am-4pm. With the success of the inaugural Desert Concorso,… Read the full press release