Viator to help travelers plan an über good time for Oktoberfest

San Francisco, CA, 2015-9-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Every year, millions of travelers come together with millions of liters of the world’s finest beer in a Bavarian meadow to celebrate Oktoberfest. To help travelers enjoy this 205-year old tradition (Sept. 19 – Oct. 4), Viator, a TripAdvisor company and the leading resource for researching and booking… Read the full press release

CDA will host Networking Opportunity for the Midway International Airport Request for Proposal on September 17, 2015

CHICAGO, 2015-9-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) will host a Networking Opportunity for the Midway International Airport Request for Proposal (RFP) on Thursday, September 17, 2015. The networking event and business presentations will run from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, 2233 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Chicago,… Read the full press release

Oakwood Worldwide® director of Supplier Management within EMEA Richard Whittaker appointed to the Steering Committee of the Association of Serviced Apartment Providers

LONDON, 2015-9-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide®, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions, is pleased to announce that Richard Whittaker, director of Supplier Management within EMEA at Oakwood Worldwide®, has been appointed to the Steering Committee of the Association of Serviced Apartment Providers (ASAP), the trade association for the… Read the full press release

Historic Scotland: See behind the scenes of live archaeological dig on 12 and 13 September, Tantallon Castle Uncovered

EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2015-9-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Visitors to Tantallon Castle can see behind the scenes of a live archaeological dig this week, culminating in a weekend-long living history event on the 12th and 13th September, Tantallon Uncovered. Archaeological excavations in recent years have uncovered tantalising glimpses of the castle’s medieval history, and Historic… Read the full press release

flydubai launches its first network-wide sale offering customers 30% off Business and Economy Class fares

Dubai, UAE, 2015-9-10 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai today launched its first network-wide sale offering customers 30% off Business and Economy Class fares to more than 90 destinations. Customers who plan to travel between 01 October 2015 and 30 June 2016 and book before 20 September will receive 30% off. With a fleet of 49 modern… Read the full press release

Wizz Air announces its 2016 summer schedule for Romania; adds three new routes from Cluj-Napoca and Bucharest

ALSO ANNOUNCES 3 NEW ROUTES FROM BUCHAREST AND CLUJ-NAPOCA Budapest, Hungary, 2015-9-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe,today announced its 2016 summer schedule for Romania. The airline also announced three new routes from Cluj-Napoca and Bucharest commencing in March and May 2016, respectively. The new… Read the full press release

Wizz Air launches Slovakian version of its wizzair.com website

Budapest, Hungary, 2015-9-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe*, today launched the Slovakian version of its wizzair.com website. The website is an exact copy of the English version supporting the same functions and services and offering the same low fares. This brings the total number… Read the full press release

Nebraska Tourism’s Nebraska Nice FanFest in the Railyard on September 12

LINCOLN, Neb., 2015-9-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Fans and visitors alike are invited to attend Nebraska Tourism’s Nebraska Nice FanFest in the Railyard from 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. on September 12. Attendees will get to see live Nebraska based bands along with the Big Ten Network broadcasting live from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. and… Read the full press release

Iberia Airport Services y la aerolínea Vueling renovar el contrato de asistencia en aeropuertos

MADRID, 2015-9-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Iberia atendió en 2014 a más de 78 millones de pasajeros y cerca de 330.000 aviones, y cuenta con una cartera de más de 200 clientes Iberia Airport Services y la aerolínea Vueling han alcanzado un acuerdo para renovar el contrato de asistencia en aeropuertos (handling) que ambas… Read the full press release

Shannon Group announces commencement of the €21 million first-phase of redevelopment programme at the Shannon Free Zone

New and refurbished units will strengthen the hand of development agencies to attract major investment into the region SHANNON, IRELAND, 2015-9-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Shannon Group today confirmed the commencement of the €21 million first-phase of a major redevelopment programme at the Shannon Free Zone, which will significantly strengthen the hand of development… Read the full press release

Vueling to start three times weekly scheduled service from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) to Barcelona, starting in March 2016

LIVERPOOL, 2015-9-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Spanish airline Vueling, part of the International Airlines Group (IAG) that includes British Airways, has today announced that it is to commence a three times weekly scheduled service from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) to their base in Barcelona, starting in March 2016. With the launch of Vueling… Read the full press release

Aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services provider FL Technics invested EUR 6 million into high tech maintenance equipment in its MRO centre in Lithuania

Kaunas, Lithuania, 2015-9-10 — /Travel PR News/ — FL Technics, a global provider of one-stop-shop aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services, is delighted to share that it has successfully finished a two-year long business development project. Over the period of project implementation the company invested almost EUR 6 million into high tech maintenance equipment and creating more… Read the full press release

Ultra-luxury Rosewood Hotels & Resorts partnered with Asia Miles reward program to offer its members extra mileage points

DALLAS, TX, 2015-9-9 — /Travel PR News/ — To enhance its growing Asia and global brand presence, ultra-luxury Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has strategically partnered with the Asia Miles reward program to offer its members extra mileage points for staying at any of 18 iconic Rosewood properties including The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel in New York,… Read the full press release

Knott’s Spooky Farm event takes place weekends in October starting October 3 – Halloween Day

Knott’s Spooky Farm, Open Weekends in Oct., Will Feature All-New Spooktastic Attractions Park Wide Buena Park, Calif., 2015-9-9 — /Travel PR News/ — The inaugural Knott’s Spooky Farm event, a park wide daytime, non-scare celebration for kids geared for kids ages 3-11, takes place weekends in October starting October 3 – Halloween Day. Knott’s Berry Farm invites… Read the full press release

Travel Alert: Arrive early at Helsinki Airport on 10-12 September due to lots of passengers

Helsinki, Finland, 2015-9-9 — /Travel PR News/ — There are lots of departing passengers at Helsinki Airport this week. So that traveling is as smooth as possible, please arrive early to the airport especially if your flight departs on Thursday 10.9. at 7–9am or 4-6pm on Friday 11.9. at 7–9am or 4-6pm on Saturday 12.9. at… Read the full press release

Helsinki Airport’s terminal extension to begin next year

Helsinki, Finland, 2015-9-9 — /Travel PR News/ — The plan is in place to start construction of the terminal extension at Helsinki Airport at the beginning of next year. Preparations are well underway at the building site, which is among the largest in Finland – the main contractors have been selected and construction of infrastructure is… Read the full press release

The Tahoe Super 4 Pack is now on sale with significant discounts on four days of skiing and riding at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows

Olympic Valley, Calif., 2015-9-9 — /Travel PR News/ — The Tahoe Super 4 Pack is now on sale, offering significant discounts on four days of skiing and riding at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, with absolutely no blackout out dates. The Tahoe Super 4 Pack is available at $289 for adults, bringing lift ticket prices down to $72… Read the full press release

Small Planet Airlines, Sky Angkor to fly tourists to Siem Reap in Cambodia from Chinese and South Korean cities

In accordance with an agreement made between Small Planet Airlines and Sky Angkor, the two airlines will cooperate flying tourists to Siem Reap in Cambodia from Chinese and South Korean cities for at least five years. Cooperation should help both airlines to decrease seasonality of activities. Vilnius, Lithuania, 2015-9-9 — /Travel PR News/ — ‘After the… Read the full press release

Russian capital of culture Saint Petersburg is Europe’s Leading Destination at the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony in Sardinia

LONDON, 2015-9-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Saint Petersburg, Russia, has claimed the title of Europe’s Leading Destination at the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony in Sardinia, Italy. During a glittering ceremony at Forte Village Resort, the Russian capital of culture was recognised for its exceptionally rich history, centuries-old traditions and bright future. The evening also saw… Read the full press release

Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) fully supports Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA)’s plan to expand into a three-runway system

HONG KONG, 2015-9-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Jack So Chak-kwong, Chairman of Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA), recently met with Li Jiaxiang, Director General of the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) in Beijing. During the meeting, Mr So introduced the latest developments at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), and also visited Beijing Capital… Read the full press release

Auckland Airport selects Nicola Greer to participate in the Future Director Programme during the 2016 financial year

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 2015-9-9 — /Travel PR News/ —Auckland Airport’s Board announced today that it has selected Nicola Greer to participate in the Future Director Programme during the 2016 financial year. Ms Greer is a director of Heartland Bank Limited, which offers specialist banking products in the household, business and rural sectors, and is a… Read the full press release

Dresden Airport will host Grand Airport Festival on 19 and 20 September to celebrate its 80th anniversary

DRESDEN, Germany, 2015-9-9 — /Travel PR News/ — On 19 and 20 September Dresden Airport celebrates its 80th anniversary with the Grand Airport Festival. From 10:00 to 18:00 visitors can expect an exciting programme of activities and events both in the sky and on the ground. Among the highlights are sightseeing flights across Dresden and… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific Airways starts service to Düsseldorf, Germany

HONG KONG, 2015-9-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific Airways operated its first flight to Düsseldorf on 1 September 2015, with CX379 departing Hong Kong shortly after midnight and arriving in Düsseldorf at 07:12 on the same day. Prior to the departure of CX376, the first Cathay Pacific flight from Düsseldorf to Hong Kong,… Read the full press release

airberlin significantly improved its overall capacity utilization in August

BERLIN, Germany, 2015-9-8 — /Travel PR News/ — airberlin is continuing on its path towards restructuring and was able to significantly improve its overall capacity utilization in August, both year on year, and in comparison with the previous month. The capacity utilization rate, taking into account the capacity adaptation carried out, increased by 1.5 percent, thus… Read the full press release

Japan Airlines applied to Japanese’s MLIT to revise its international cargo fuel surcharge from Oct 2015

TOKYO, 2015-9-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) has applied to the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) to revise its international cargo fuel surcharge for flights departing from Japan from October 1,2015. Since April 1, 2009, JAL started adjusting its cargo fuel surcharge levels on a monthly basis by using the… Read the full press release

Japan Airlines to provide Diamond Premier Lounge service at Sapporo (New Chitose) airport

TOKYO, 2015-9-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) decided to provide Diamond Premier Lounge service at Sapporo (New Chitose) airport. New Chitose will become the second airport for JAL with this supreme service following Tokyo (Haneda) airport. Additionally JAL’s Sakura Lounge will be revamped in line with the renovation of domestic terminal at New Chitose… Read the full press release

Free fight cancer fundraising concert and festival at Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas

Help fight cancer at free fundraising concert and festival Dallas, TX, 2015-9-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Mark the calendar as Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas invites the community to help fight cancer for a healthier Irving by bringing family and friends to an evening of live music, food, drinks, fireworks… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul gears up for the art season in Istanbul this September

Four Seasons is a delightful stop during art events in the city with appetising options at its outdoor terrace for pre and post exhibition visits Istanbul at the Bosphorus, Turkey, 2015-9-8 — /Travel PR News/ — September is the beginning of the art season in Istanbul. The city is bringing together international galleries, artists from… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi extends mobile services to hotels in Asia Pacific using the Four Seasons App

Check in and out, and tap into a full range of Hotel Services using the Four Seasons App Tokyo, Japan, 2015-9-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Travellers to Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi can now check in and check out on the go, as well as access a host of other functions such as… Read the full press release

Icelandair to expand its international flight schedule in 2016 by 18%

Passenger number projected at 3.5 million Direct flights to 42 destinations Capacity increase of 18% between years Three new destinations:  Chicago USA, Montreal Canada and Aberdeen UK. Reykjavík, Iceland, 2015-9-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Icelandair, a subsidiary of Icelandair Group, will see its international flight schedule in 2016 expand by 18% from 2015. The… Read the full press release