PARIS, 2015-10-14 — /Travel PR News/ — As proposed by ADP Ingénierie’s Board of Directors on 8 October, Olivier Berger has been appointed CEO of ADPi. Olivier Berger, 50 years old, is a qualified engineer from the École Polytechnique et des Pontset-Chaussée. For more than ten years, he managed large-scale infrastructural projects before working in… Read the full press release
SAN FRANCISCO, 2015-10-14 — /Travel PR News/ — In a further enhancement of safety and security, the San Francisco International Airport Commission today approved plans for the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to expand its wage and benefit policy, known as the Quality Standards Program (QSP), to include airline catering employees – who supply on-board food for… Read the full press release
Passengers encouraged to join free scheme as number of UK members continues to grow Fornebu, Norway, 2015-10-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian, the third largest low-cost carrier in Europe, is offering members of its loyalty programme, Norwegian Reward, a 20 per cent discount on Premium class flights to the U.S. when booked by 26th October…. Read the full press release
Palm Springs, CA, 2015-10-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Palm Springs presents October- December 2015 line up of events Spa Resort Casino “Brews & BBQ” Dates: October 24 Location: Spa Resort Casino North Parking Lot Information: SpaResortCasino.com Description: A one-day outdoor event with local restaurants, craft breweries from Southern California, live music, kid’s fun zone and… Read the full press release
OSLO, NORWAY, 2015-10-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Friday afternoon marked the first-ever visit to Norway by the new long-haul Airbus A350 XWB. Finnair is the first European airline to fly the A350 XWB, and marked the occasion at Oslo Airport. On Wednesday, 7 October, Finnair took delivery of its first new long-haul Airbus, A350… Read the full press release
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, 2015-10-13 — /Travel PR News/ — This morning (October 12, 2015), Brussels Airport welcomed the first A350 XWB operated by Finnair, the very latest airplane developed by Airbus as the most energy-efficient aircraft of its kind and its most silent plane yet. Starting from next year, Finnair’s A350 will be landing at Brussels… Read the full press release
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand, 2015-10-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Christchurch reached a significant post-quake milestone today, with its airport welcoming the six-millionth passenger in a year. The last time Christchurch Airport reached the 6-million passenger mark was in October 2010, but today as Stephanie Simmons from Waimate checked in for a Jetstar flight to Auckland… Read the full press release
Bangkok, 2015-10-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited announces the launch of new direct route between Phuket and Hat Yai. The new service will serve daily flight starting from October 11, 2015 onwards. Mr. Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth, President of Bangkok Airways PCL said “Bangkok Airways foresees the potential of Phuket and Hat Yai as… Read the full press release
BANGKOK, 2015-10-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce that Bangkok Airways has joined PATA as its newest Aviation member. PATA CEO Mario Hardy said, “PATA has a special relationship with Thailand, having moved its headquarters to Bangkok in 1998. That is why we are especially pleased to welcome Bangkok Airways as… Read the full press release
Legendary luxury hotel brand to introduce stunning new hotel on Avenida Reforma MEXICO CITY, D.F., 2015-10-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. today announced plans to open its first hotel in Mexico City in 2019. Upon completion, the 153-room Ritz-Carlton, Mexico City will operate under a long term management agreement with Thor Urbana… Read the full press release
Major expansion in Australia with Daily non-stop Flights from Doha to the capital city of South Australia from May 2 Adelaide is Qatar Airways’ First A350 Route to Australia Australian network rises to 28 flights a week across four key cities DOHA, Qatar, 2015-10-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways today unveiled the launch date of… Read the full press release
New Agreement With Danish Carrier Opens Up A Range Of Exciting Destinations In Scandinavia And Europe DOHA, Qatar, 2015-10-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, the national carrier of the State of Qatar and one of the world’s fastest growing airlines, has signed a code-share agreement with Danish carrier SUN-AIR, a franchise of British Airways. From October… Read the full press release
Airline welcomes HRH Princess Sophie, The Countess of Wessex to Hamad International Airport, as part of the World Sight Day Fundraising Activities DOHA, Qatar, 2015-10-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways announced today that it has been named the Official Airline of Orbis UK, a global blindness prevention charity, for a period of two years starting… Read the full press release
DUBAI, 2015-10-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Ayman Gharib, General Manager of Raffles Dubai, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jaouad Sbihi as Director of Business Development. Effective 1 September 2015, Sbihi will oversee the sales and marketing activities at the Raffles Dubai. Commenting on Sbihi’s appointment, Gharib said: “We are delighted for Jaouad… Read the full press release
Halifax, N.S., 2015-10-12 — /Travel PR News/ — HIAA President and CEO, Joyce Carter has been elected to the 2015 Airports Council International North America (ACI-NA) World Governing Board as a Regional Advisor. The new members were announced October 6, during the 2015 ACI-NA Annual Conference and Exhibition in Long Beach, California. “Joyce has been active in… Read the full press release
Halifax, 2015-10-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Thanks to the notable increase of 13% in ridership over the summer compared to last year on VIA Rail’s Ocean service, 6 additional departures will be added over the holiday season. The added trains will allow VIA Rail to serve more Canadians, more often on its eastern Canadian… Read the full press release
SriLankan Airlines receives the prestigious APEX award for Superior Achievement in Passenger Experience– Asia Pacific Region. Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2015-10-12 — /Travel PR News/ — SriLankan Airlines was awarded the Superior Achievement in Passenger Experience -Asia Pacific Region, at the APEX Awards – 2015 held in Oregon – USA, in what most consider to be the Oscars… Read the full press release
Washington, D.C., 2015-10-12 — /Travel PR News/ — As a member of the 50-100 Coalition, which supports small businesses and works to protect affordable coverage for employees, the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) applauds the White House for repairing a flaw in the Affordable Care Act that will prevent premium increases for small businesses. On Wednesday,… Read the full press release
CALGARY, 2015-10-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Looking for a safe and warm place to trick-or-treat? On Friday, October 30, Canada’s third-busiest airport is hosting a spooky and fun Halloween event from 3 to 7 p.m. in front of Montana’s and at SpacePort! Come and enjoy free crafts, professional photos, face painting and more! Kids… Read the full press release
Slated to Open in 2020, Landmark W Hotel Project will Bring Visionary Design, Playful Luxury and Whatever/Whenever® Service to Vibrant Red Sea Resort Destination NEW YORK, 2015-10-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced that it will launch the iconic W Hotels brand in Egypt in 2020 with the… Read the full press release
Slated to Open in 2016, W Punta de Mita to Bring Innovative Design and Whatever/Whenever Service to Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit STAMFORD, Conn., 2015-10-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced that it will extend its strong presence in Mexico with the debut of W Punta de Mita, located in Mexico’s… Read the full press release
Bethesda, MD, 2015-10-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International’s distinctive portfolio of independent hotels is proud to welcome three more one-of-a-kind U.S. properties to its portfolio. Autograph Collection Hotels’ global portfolio consists of 93 hotels worldwide, bringing the brand even closer to welcoming its 100th property. The recently opened hotels include:… Read the full press release
Latest signalling projects include Bombardier’s first rail control project in Canada and an APM upgrade at one of the world’s busiest airports BERLIN, 2015-10-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation is further expanding its North American rail control presence with two new mass transit projects. The first project will deliver the… Read the full press release
Auckland, New Zealand, 2015-10-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Bollywood superstar Sidharth Malhotra has arrived in New Zealand to begin his journey as tourism ambassador to India. For the next 10 days Bollywood superstar and ‘Brothers’ actor Sidharth Malhotra will embark on a journey around New Zealand to begin his time as tourism ambassador to India…. Read the full press release
New-build hotel located in the historic North Shore area of the city ATLANTA, 2015-10-9 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the opening of the new-build 135-room Holiday Inn Express® Pittsburgh North Shore hotel. Pittsburgh is a hot market for hotel development, with the third largest lodging… Read the full press release
Heathrow wins “2015 Airport of the Year” title at the Independent Travel Awards LONDON, 2015-10-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Described as ‘Best in the World’ by the Independent Travel Award panel, Heathrow topped other world class airports including Changhi Singapore and Hong Kong, as well as UK airports London City and Manchester to claim the… Read the full press release
Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2015-10-9 — /Travel PR News/ — The 2015 Treugast Investment Rankings have once again named the Steigenberger Hotel Group as “Most Wanted Investment Partner”. This is the third time this prestigious title has been conferred on the company, the previous occasions having been in 2009 and 2014. Treugast has been a reliable… Read the full press release
General Excellence among the honors presented to the Nevada Magazine staff. Carson City, Nev., 2015-10-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Carrying on its trailblazing tradition, Nevada Magazine could not be fenced in last Friday at the Nevada Press Association awards banquet as it claimed five first-place awards including the coveted General Excellence award, the top prize in… Read the full press release
Air New Zealand welcomes today’s announcement by United Airlines that it will enter the New Zealand market, launching a San Francisco – Auckland service from July next year. Auckland, New Zealand, 2015-10-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Air New Zealand and United Airlines have a longstanding partnership and in April this year signed a Statement of Intent to deepen… Read the full press release
Dubai-based carrier now serves 10 points in Russia confirming its commitment to the market Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2015-10-9 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai, today, inaugurated flights to two new destinations in Russia, Nizhny Novgorod and Novosibirsk, making it the first Dubai-based airline to serve these cities. Offering one of the most comprehensive networks from… Read the full press release