Keel for Royal Caribbean Internationals’ fourth Oasis class ship officially laid at STX shipyard in St. Nazaire, France

MIAMI, 2015-10-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The keel for Royal Caribbean Internationals’ fourth Oasis class ship was officially laid today at the STX shipyard in St. Nazaire, France. This marks an important milestone in the development of the ship, signifying the beginning of its physical construction. During the ceremony, a 1,000-ton block measuring 32-ft by… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean International awarded “Ocean Cruise Partner of the Year” and “Best Travel Agent Support” by AAA Travel

MIAMI, 2015-10-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International was awarded “Ocean Cruise Partner of the Year” and “Best Travel Agent Support” by AAA Travel. The award which recognizes a company’s commitment to providing AAA travel agents and members with exemplary travel services and products was presented at the annual AAA Travel Conference in… Read the full press release

Bahrain Airport Company signs strategic partnership agreement with International Air Transport Association (IATA)

Muharraq, Bahrain, 2015-10-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), proudly celebrated the company’s recent signing of a strategic partnership agreement with International Air Transport Association (IATA). This agreement recognizes BAC as a key member in IATA’s Strategic Partnership Program and positions the company as an… Read the full press release

Turkish Airlines engaged GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS record holder The Sand Sculpture Company to build the tallest sandcastle in Miami

Istanbul, Turkey, 2015-10-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Turkish Airlines launched nonstop service from Miami International Airport to Istanbul Atatürk Airport on Oct. 25. To generate excitement for the new service, Turkish Airlines engaged 7-time GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS record holder The Sand Sculpture Company and its owner Ted Siebert to build the tallest sandcastle in Miami…. Read the full press release

Ethiopian Airlines started new services to Yaoundé, Nsimalen International Airport in Cameroon on October 25, 2015

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, 2015-10-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines, the leading, fast growing and most profitable African Airline, is pleased to announce that it has started new services to Yaoundé, Nsimalen International Airport on October 25, 2015. The capital of Cameroon, Yaoundé, is the second largest city in the country after the port city… Read the full press release

Air France increases the number of destinations served by its new long-haul cabins

• This week, travel to Buenos Aires (Argentina), Montevideo (Uruguay), Boston (United States), Bangalore (India) and Osaka (Japan) in optimum comfort; • At the end of the winter season (March 2016), 30 Boeing 777s equipped with the new Air France cabins will serve 28 destinations worldwide. PARIS, 2015-10-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The move upmarket of Air… Read the full press release

easyJet issued research on how prices changed since its launch in 1995

easyJet, the UK’s largest and Europe’s leading airline, has commissioned some research in the lead up to its 20th birthday on how much the price of popular products have changed since the airline started in 1995. LONDON, 2015-10-30 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, the UK’s largest and Europe’s leading airline, has commissioned some research… Read the full press release

Gatwick Airport’s commitment to the local region recognised at Sussex Women in Business Awards

Gatwick’s Head of Community Engagement, Hannah Staunton, recognised for her ‘Contribution to the Community’ The award recognises the difference Gatwick has made to the wider Sussex community over the last 12 months LONDON, 2015-10-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick Airport’s commitment to the local region has been recognised at the Sussex Women in Business… Read the full press release

The Race to Paris: short film showcases the speed and convenience of bmi regional’s twice-daily service to the French capital

bmi regional showcases speed and convenience of twice-daily service from Bristol. BRISTOL, UK, 2015-10-30 — /Travel PR News/ — bmi regional has put its Bristol to Paris flight to the test by staging a race between passengers travelling by plane and train. The resulting short film – titled The Race to Paris – launched today showcases… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines: Daily nonstop service to and from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Orlando International Airport (MCO) starting January 7, 2016

Daily Nonstop Flights Between Baltimore/Washington and Orlando Begin January 7, 2016 MIRAMAR, Fla., 2015-10-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Is the fall chill already getting you down? Toss the pumpkin latte and start planning your next Florida vacation. Flying to the Sunshine State with more cash left in your pocket for theme parks, mojitos and… Read the full press release

Logistics Management awarded Southwest Airlines Cargo its Quest for Quality Award

DALLAS, 2015-10-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The People of Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) Cargo are celebrating by taking home one of the industry’s leading awards. Logistics Management once again awarded the Texas-based airline its Quest for Quality Award. This is the 19th consecutive year Southwest has taken home the award. “Our amazing People continue… Read the full press release

Less-advantaged youngsters took part in Dragonair “Journey of Dreams” aviation programme

HONG KONG, 2015-10-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Dragonair today welcomed a group of young people from the Child Development Fund (CDF) to the airline’s headquarters, where they took part in the “Journey of Dreams” aviation programme. The first part of the programme consisted of an interactive workshop called “Aviation 360”, which allowed the youngsters to… Read the full press release

Dragonair presents its well-received seasonal inflight menu, featuring crab roe dishes and hot pot rice with fusion ingredients

HONG KONG, 2015-10-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Dragonair is delighted to present its well-received seasonal inflight menu, featuring crab roe dishes and hot pot rice with fusion ingredients. This serves to further enhance the overall inflight dining experience for passengers. This autumn and winter, Dragonair will introduce a selection of exclusive hot pot dishes to First… Read the full press release

Boutique Air to start service between Los Alamos County Airport (LAM) and Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) on Nov 1

Carrier to offer fares starting at $49 to Albuquerque SAN FRANCISCO, 2015-10-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Boutique Air announced today that it will be initiating service between Los Alamos County Airport (LAM) and Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) beginning November 1. The airline is receiving strong support from local leadership and the broader community. “We are excited… Read the full press release

VisitScotland: 560 free, two-for-one or child goes free activities and offers happening across 400 Scottish venues and attractions in the run up to St Andrew’s Day

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND, 2015-10-29 — /Travel PR News/ — With just over a month to go, Scots and Scots at heart are being encouraged to plan their perfect St Andrew’s Day weekend by taking advantage of the huge programme of offers, activities and events taking place across the country. There are 560 free, two-for-one or child… Read the full press release

VisitScotland: Edinburgh Santa Fun Run & Walk 2015 on 13 December 2015

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND, 2015-10-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Festive visitors to Scotland’s capital are making dressing up in Santa suits and running in the city a staple of their holiday experience, says national tourism body VisitScotland. West Princes Street Gardens will turn into a sea of red and white on Sunday, 13 December 2015 with… Read the full press release

River House restaurant the first standalone restaurant in Inverness city centre to receive VisitScotland Taste Our Best award

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND, 2015-10-29 — /Travel PR News/ — A Highland seafood restaurant which sources its mussels from Shetland and scallops from the Isle of Harris, has become the latest foodie pearl in Inverness to scoop an industry award. River House restaurant, on the banks of the picturesque River Ness, is the first standalone restaurant in… Read the full press release

Real Hospitality Group donates to ECPAT – USA

Corporate Responsibility Partner Supports Mission to End Child Trafficking and Pornography Ocean City, MD, 2015-10-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Real Hospitality Group, headquartered in Ocean City, MD and one of the hotel industry’s Top 20 hotel management companies, presented a donation today to ECPAT – USA.  Real Hospitality Group (RHG) and ECPAT-USA have been long time… Read the full press release

Waldorf Astoria Chicago takes the top spot as #1 hotel in US at Condé Nast Travelers’ 28th annual Readers’ Choice Awards

Waldorf Astoria Chicago Tops Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice as Best U.S. Hotel for a Third Time MCLEAN, Va., 2015-10-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Condé Nast Traveler today announced the results of its 28thannual Readers’ Choice Awards, ranking the best cities, islands, cruise lines, airlines, hotels, and resorts worldwide. For a third time, the Waldorf Astoria… Read the full press release

Carlson Rezidor: Quorvus Collection welcomes new member — the Hormuz Grand Hotel in Muscat, Oman

Brussels, Belgium, 2015-10-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Rezidor, one  of the most dynamic hotel groups worldwide, announces a new member of the  luxury Quorvus Collection: the existing Hormuz Grand Hotel in Muscat (Oman). The  property with 231 guest rooms will join the collection in late 2015. Quorvus  Collection is a new generation of… Read the full press release

Bus engineering apprentices recognised at Stagecoach’s 11th annual Apprentice of the Year Awards

Recognition for outstanding UK Bus apprentices PERTH, Scotland, 2015-10-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Stagecoach’s top UK Bus apprentices have been recognised at the company’s 11th annual Apprentice of the Year Awards. Nine bus engineering apprentices were awarded for their outstanding performance at a ceremony at Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium in Manchester. The winners received cash… Read the full press release

Bombardier Transportation to provide 62 TRAXX AC locomotives to Israel Railways valued at approximately EUR 230m

BOMBARDIER TRAXX AC locomotive to play a key role in the electrification program of Israel’s rail network Locomotives will gradually replace existing diesel locomotives and mainly power the 369 Bombardier double deck coaches already in operation in Israel BERLIN, GERMANY, 2015-10-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation has signed a contract… Read the full press release

Halifax International Airport Authority names Glen Boone Director of Real Estate and Commercial Development effective Nov 9, 2015

Halifax, N.S., 2015-10-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Glen Boone has been appointed Director of Real Estate and Commercial Development at Halifax International Airport Authority (HIAA), effective November 9, 2015. In this new position, Mr. Boone will be responsible for matters related to real estate and commercial development. The primary objective of this role is to attract… Read the full press release

Norwegian further expands its international operations; to purchase 19 new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners

Norwegian, Europe’s third largest low-cost airline, is continuing to expand its international operations by signing an agreement to purchase 19 new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners – the order will help more than quadruple its current long-haul fleet to 38 aircraft within the next five years. Fornebu, Norway, 2015-10-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The agreement is the… Read the full press release

Norwegian’s passengers donation to fill airplane with school supplies and emergency aid to Syrian refugee children

Still time for UK passengers to donate to “Help us fill a plane!” initiative ahead of emergency aid flight to Syria Fornebu, Norway, 2015-10-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian’s passengers have been in a generous mood by donating more than £130,000 to UNICEF’s work for children. Low-cost airline Norwegian flies from Gatwick, Birmingham, Manchester and… Read the full press release

Norwegian launches new route from Edinburgh to the Spanish island of Tenerife

Edinburgh, 2015-10-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Low-cost airline Norwegian will launch a brand new route from Edinburgh to Tenerife this week as it continues to expand at the airport. From Thursday 29th October Norwegian will operate two flights per week to the Spanish island of Tenerife with fares starting from £59.90 one way. Flights… Read the full press release

Hotel ICON’s The Market to welcome noted Korean Chef H.S. Ahm and her team to showcase variety of authentic Korean cuisine

Hotel ICON invites food lovers to a celebration of Korea at The Market Hong Kong, 2015-10-28 — /Travel PR News/ — This November, Hotel ICON is delighted to welcome noted Korean Chef H.S . Ahm and her team from the Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas to The Market to showcase a wide range and variety of… Read the full press release

Hotel ICON’s Chinese fine dining restaurant Above & Beyond to host exclusive wine dinner with Master of Wine, Simon Field on 13 Nov 2015

Hong Kong, 2015-10-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Above & Beyond, Hotel ICON’s Chinese fine dining restaurant, will be hosting an exclusive wine dinner on 13 November 2015 with an 8-course menu, pairing five Frence Côtes du Rhône. It is our honour to host Master of Wine, Simon Field, who will present this prestigious line… Read the full press release

Hotel ICON’s lobbycafé GREEN serves up new “Sweet Autumn” afternoon tea

Hong Kong, 2015-10-27 — /Travel PR News/ — GREEN, the lobby café at Hotel ICON, has the largest indoor Vertical Garden in Asia designed by the world-renowned French botanist Dr. Patrick Blanc. To further enhance the unique dining experience, GREEN is serving up a new “Sweet Autumn” afternoon tea set only from 27 October to… Read the full press release

Caribbean Airlines provides air transport and cargo service for doctors in support of the Organisation for Social Health Advancement for Guyana (OSHAG)

PORT OF SPAIN, 2015-10-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Caribbean Airlines is delighted to support the Organisation for Social Health Advancement for Guyana (OSHAG). Caribbean Airlines provided air transport and cargo support for a group of doctors travelling to Guyana to perform medical procedures. Caribbean Airlines has a clearly defined Corporate Social Responsibility commitment which… Read the full press release