Caribbean Airlines to withdraw the Boeing 767 fleet from its operations

Port-of-Spain, 2015-10-9 — /Travel PR News/ — UPDATE ON CAribbean airlines NETWORK PLANS PORT OF SPAIN, October 06, 2015 – Caribbean Airlines having conducted a detailed review of its network, consistent with the current competitive environment, has taken the difficult decision to withdraw the Boeing 767 fleet from its operations. As a consequence of this… Read the full press release

OneJet increases access to nonstop travel in small and medium size markets; to finalize the selection of its next fleet platform

Air Transportation Network Prepares to Execute Aircraft Fleet Order as Company Continues to Grow INDIANAPOLIS, 2015-10-9 — /Travel PR News/ — OneJet, the air transportation network that provides increased access to nonstop travel in small and medium size markets, confirmed plans today to finalize the selection of its next fleet platform during the fourth quarter. The… Read the full press release

Jet Airways provides guests the opportunity to reserve their preferred seats before their flight departure date

Mumbai, 2015-10-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, today announced a new customer-centric initiative, providing guests the opportunity to reserve their preferred seats well before their flight departure date. Guests can reserve their preferred seats on domestic and select international routes for a nominal charge at the time of making a… Read the full press release

Jet Airways wins “Laurier d’ Argent” award in the “Technology for Business Travel” category at the International French Travel Market trade fair in Paris

Mumbai, 2015-10-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, has won the prestigious “Laurier d’ Argent” award in the “Technology for Business Travel” category hosted by the French Travel Managers and Business Travel Agents, at the International French Travel Market (IFTM) trade fair in Paris. Jet Airways, which launched its flights to… Read the full press release

Wizz Air launches twice-weekly service from Belgrade to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden in Germany

TWO FLIGHTS PER WEEK FROM JUST RSD 3,399* Budapest, Hungary, 2015-10-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced a new service from Belgrade to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden in Germany. The twice-weekly service will begin on 28 March 2016 and is Wizz Air’s third low-fare route between… Read the full press release

Vida Rica Restaurant at Mandarin Oriental, Macau will host Two-Star Michelin guest chef Stéphane Buron, 20 – 22 Oct

Hong Kong, 2015-10-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Vida Rica Restaurant at Mandarin Oriental, Macau will host guest chef, Stéphane Buron, from 20 to 22 October. Chef Buron heads the two-Michelin-starred restaurant at hotel Le Chabichou in the luxurious, French Alpine ski resort of Courchevel. Crowned Meilleur Ouvrier de France, a most prestigious title that means… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Singapore launches its own Haute Couture Tea

Hong Kong, 2015-10-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Axis Bar and Lounge is now serving the sense and spirit of the legendary Mandarin Oriental, Singapore in a cup. Guests can experience true oriental charm by ordering the hotel’s exclusive Mandarin Oriental, Singapore Haute Couture Tea. Inspired by the rich multi-cultural heritage of Singapore and developed… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental announces the opening of Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech

Hong Kong, 2015-10-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental is delighted to introduce the Group’s legendary hospitality to Morocco with the opening of Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech. The elegant and contemporary resort is set among 20 hectares of landscaped gardens filled with the scent of 100,000 roses, with the snow-capped Atlas Mountains providing a stunning… Read the full press release

Finavia hosts the global CAPA World Aviation Summit in Helsinki, 7-8 October

HELSINKI, 2015-10-8 — /Travel PR News/ — The key influencers and decision-makers of commercial aviation industry have gathered in Helsinki to the global CAPA World Aviation Summit. The two day event takes places in Kalastajatorppa 7-8 October. Finavia is both the host of the event and the official partner. This year’s conference concentrates on the… Read the full press release

Helsinki Airport’s indoor positioning service solution received the Mobility Project of the Year Award

HELSINKI, 2015-10-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Helsinki Airport’s indoor positioning service solution has received the Mobility Project of the Year Award from Management Events. Helsinki Airport is the first airport in the world to introduce new technology based on indoor positioning. The technology makes it possible to monitor passenger flows and eliminate bottlenecks and… Read the full press release

Travelport announced the acquisition and vertical integration of its distributor in Austria, TraviAustria

Langley, UK, 2015-10-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport (NYSE:TVPT), a leading Travel Commerce Platform, has today announced the acquisition and vertical integration of its distributor in Austria, TraviAustria. TraviAustria was founded in 1987 by Austrian Airlines, an original shareholder in the predecessor company of Travelport. In addition to providing local sales, support and marketing activity… Read the full press release

National Car Rental secures the naming rights to the new NFL stadium proposed to be built on the north riverfront of downtown St. Louis

“National Car Rental Field” Will Play Vital Role in Renewal of City’s Historic Riverfront and Downtown Area ST. LOUIS, 2015-10-8 — /Travel PR News/ — National Car Rental today announced it has secured the naming rights to the new NFL stadium proposed to be built on the north riverfront of downtown St. Louis. The 20-year agreement, signed… Read the full press release

Enterprise Rent-A-Car and travel expert Valarie D’Elia: fall road trip is easier to do than you might think

Enterprise Offering $9.99 Per Day Weekend Special ST. LOUIS, 2015-10-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Fall is here, but that doesn’t mean vacation season is over. Whether it’s one last trip to the beach for a romantic weekend, a family apple-picking adventure, or a few days visiting your alma mater with college friends, there are plenty of… Read the full press release

Marriott’s Caribbean and Latin American distribution expects 75 percent increase between 2015 and 2018

Sao Paulo, Brazil, 2015-10-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Tim Sheldon, President of Caribbean and Latin America operations at Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR), announced today an expected 75 percent increase in Marriott’s Caribbean and Latin American distribution between 2015 and 2018 including a tripling of the company’s presence in Brazil with the addition of 11 new hotels… Read the full press release

Marriott Caribbean & Latin America Resorts introduces new Time is Money Event; offers 30% Off Winter Leisure Rates

New York, 2015-10-6 — /Travel PR News/ — As winter weather approaches, Marriott Caribbean & Latin America Resorts is offering travelers an extra incentive to escape falling temperatures with a newTime is Money Event. Guests can save up to 30 percent off the price of regular leisure rates at participating properties. To take advantage of the… Read the full press release

Marriott announces its partnership with INJAZ Al-Arab to launch the organisation’s youth empowerment campaign ‘Expand Your Horizon’

Marriott International helps combat Arab youth unemployment while reshaping conventional perceptions of the hospitality profession Dubai, UAE, 2015-10-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) has recently announced its partnership with INJAZ Al-Arab, the MENA regional office of Junior Achievement Worldwide, to launch the organisation’s youth empowerment campaign ‘Expand Your Horizon’.  Marriott International was… Read the full press release

Marriott International announces the opening of new 154-room Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in Lima, Peru

Lima, Peru, 2015-10-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) announced the opening of the  new 154-room Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in Lima, South America’s third largest city, situated at the intersection of Calle Alcanfores and Calle Schell in Lima’s upscale Miraflores neighborhood known for its shopping, restaurants, antique dealers and breath taking ocean views. “This… Read the full press release

Ukraine International Airlines to launch non-stop flights from Kiev to Aktau, Kazakhstan

Kiev, Ukraine, 2015-10-6 — /Travel PR News/ — November 18, 2015, Ukraine International Airlines will launch non-stop scheduled flights connecting Kiev and Aktau, Kazakhstan. Tickets are already available on UIA official website, the carrier`s Contact Center, UIA ticket offices, and authorized travel agencies. UIA offers double-weekly flights connecting Kiev and Aktau operated on modern Boeing… Read the full press release

UAE Civil Aviation Day: Construction progress made on the Midfield Terminal Building (MTB)

On UAE Civil Aviation Day Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2015-10-6 — /Travel PR News/ — On the occasion of UAE Civil Aviation Day, H.E. Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), and H.E. Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director General of the GCAA, accompanied by H.E. Ali… Read the full press release

Virgin Trains became UK’s first train operator to introduce Automatic Delay Repay system

At least 3.5 million customer journeys able to benefit1 An estimated additional £2.8 million compensation expected to be paid in first year Money credited back to customer within 3 days LONDON, 2015-10-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Today Virgin Trains became the UK’s first train operator to introduce Automatic Delay Repay (ADR). The system calculates… Read the full press release

First Essex’s new bus depot in Colchester opens as part of £3.5m investment

Aberdeen, United Kingdom, 2015-10-6 — /Travel PR News/ — On Wednesday 30 September, Chairman of the County Council Norman Hume officially declared First Essex’s new bus depot in Colchester open. As part of a £3.5m investment, First Essex has merged its present depots at Queen Street and Haven Road into a new purpose built facility… Read the full press release

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events: 2015 Taste of Chicago generated $320,205 in profit

35th Edition of Chicago’s Iconic Festival Served Culinary Delights to 1.4 Million Visitors CHICAGO, 2015-10-6 — /Travel PR News/ — The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announced today that the 2015 Taste of Chicago saw $320,205 in profit at the revitalized five-day festival. Taste of Chicago continues to thrive as the nation’s… Read the full press release

Hilton Worldwide announces the opening of the Hilton Tokyo Odaiba

TOKYO, Japan and MCLEAN, Va., 2015-10-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) andHilton Hotels & Resortstoday announced the opening of the Hilton Tokyo Odaiba. The property is Hilton Worldwide’s 12th hotel in Japan, and the sixth in the Kanto region alongside Hilton Tokyo, Conrad Tokyo, Hilton Odawara Resort & Spa, Hilton Tokyo Bay and Hilton… Read the full press release

Lufthansa Group Airlines to serve 261 destinations in 101 countries this winter 2015

Eurowings flight schedule now available – Lufthansa Group Airlines offer 261 destinations in 101 countries – Leisure travelers benefit from additional flights Cologne, Germany, 2015-10-6 — /Travel PR News/ — The Lufthansa Group Airlines – Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Germanwings, Eurowings, Lufthansa and SWISS – will become even more attractive for leisure travellers this winter, as… Read the full press release

CDA: Volaris Airlines launches twice weekly service between Chicago Midway International Airport and the city of Durango, Mexico

CHICAGO, 2015-10-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Mexican low-cost carrier Volaris Airlines has announced new international service between Chicago Midway International Airport and the city of Durango, Mexico starting on December 8, 2015 with twice-a-week flights on Tuesdays and Saturdays. The flight schedules, including dates and times of operation for the new Chicago-Durango service, are as… Read the full press release

The City of Chicago and Chicago Department of Aviation Contractor Open House to be held on October 6 at the UIC Forum

CHICAGO, 2015-10-5 — /Travel PR News/ — The City of Chicago and Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) Contractor Open House is next week on Tuesday, October 6 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the UIC Forum. Online registration is closed, but you can still register onsite the day of the event. Don’t miss this chance… Read the full press release

World Travel & Tourism Council research: Foreign visitors to Spain account for over half of the country’s service exports

LONDON, 2015-10-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Foreign visitors to Spain account for over half of the country’s service exports, according to new research by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). Spain’s visitor exports (money spent by foreign visitors in a country) reached $US69.5 billion (EUR52.2bn) in 2014, which is 53% of all of… Read the full press release

Eurostar launches great value fares to Lyon and the South of France on its new direct high-speed rail service

Eurostar releases great value fares to Lyon and the South of France LONDON, 2015-10-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Holidaymakers can escape to the winter sunshine for less this year, thanks to great value fares to Lyon and the South of France, on Eurostar’s new direct high-speed rail service. Tickets are on offer from £40… Read the full press release

Sir Richard officially unveils Virgin Media Business ‘Pitch to Rich’ competition winners’ individually branded Virgin Train carriage

Virgin Trains and Virgin Media Business host joint event at Euston station Milestone reached in entrepreneur competition ‘Pitch to Rich’, following 100 days since final LONDON, 2015-10-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Almost one hundred days since the Virgin Media Business ‘Pitch to Rich’ competition winners were crowned and won a slice of the £1m… Read the full press release

Tech Mahindra to develop the Aircraft Ground Support System for Bombardier’s C Series Aircraft’s Health Management System

Montréal, 2015-10-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft and Tech Mahindra, a specialist in digital transformation, consulting and business re-engineering announced today that they have signed an agreement under which Tech Mahindra will develop the Aircraft Ground Support System (AGSS) for Bombardier’s Aircraft Health Management System (AHMS) for the C Series family of… Read the full press release