ITB Berlin’s first co-branded India show: Bharat International Tourism Bazaar, New Delhi from 3rd to 6th October, 2016

BERLIN, 2016-Jun-09 — /Travel PR News/ — ITB Berlin is pleased to announce its co-branded India show, Bharat International Tourism Bazaar, the first pure outbound show for the Indian market , to be held in New Delhi from 3rd to 6th October, 2016. It is an alliance that focusses on the Power of the Indian Traveller,… Read the full press release

IATA: Aeromexico to host the 73rd IATA Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit in Cancun, Mexico from 4-6 June 2017

DUBLIN, 2016-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Aeromexico will host the 73rd IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit. The event will attract the top leadership of the air transport industry to Cancun, Mexico from 4-6 June 2017. “Cancun is an excellent choice for the… Read the full press release

IATA announces leadership changes at the conclusion of its 72nd AGM in Dublin, Ireland

Walsh to chair Board of Governors; de Juniac confirmed as DG and CEO DUBLIN, 2016-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced leadership changes at the conclusion of the Association’s 72nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Dublin, Ireland. Willie Walsh, CEO of International Airlines Group (IAG) succeeds Andres Conesa, CEO of… Read the full press release

IATA launches New Distribution Capability Certification Registry

DUBLIN, 2016-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the launch of the New Distribution Capability (NDC) Certification Registry to recognize those companies that have implemented part or all of the NDC technical standard. The Registry lists airlines, travel agents and aggregators (such as global distribution systems) that have achieved NDC certification… Read the full press release

British Airways’ list of top ten European destinations for Father’s Day gift inspiration

LONDON, 2016-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — For those looking to ‘go further’ for Father’s Day (Sunday June 19), British Airways has compiled a list of top ten European destinations for gift inspiration. To mark the day, the airline had fun re-naming some of its destinations on a departures board at Heathrow Terminal 5, to read;… Read the full press release

British Airways announces 20% discount on its full-motion flight simulator experiences just in time for Father’s Day

LONDON, 2016-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is offering the perfect Father’s Day gift idea for dads wanting to unleash their inner pilot with a 20 per cent discount on its full-motion flight simulator experiences. The airline is offering the Father’s Day discount on gift vouchers booked by June 19, 2016* for use during… Read the full press release

British Airways crew members joined two Paralympians hand glide onto Rio’s Ipanema Beach to raise funds for the charity Dreamflight

LONDON, 2016-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — With Rio 2016 just around the corner, daring British Airways crew members joined two Paralympians to hand glide onto Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Ipanema Beach to raise funds for the charity Dreamflight. The pilots and cabin crew, based out of Heathrow, had operated the London to Rio flight the… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways becomes the official airline sponsor of the International Indian Film Academy celebrations, Madrid between 23 – 27 June

Stars from the Indian film fraternity will experience Qatar Airways’ award-winning hospitality while attending IIFA in Spain DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is proud to be the official airline sponsor of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) celebrations, which recognise the most talented actors within the popular Indian film fraternity. The… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines flies with Gevo’s alcohol-to-jet fuel made from sustainable U.S. corn

Alaska’s biofuel-powered flights demonstrate new, scalable aviation fuel alternative SEATTLE, 2016-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The skies are a little greener today after two Alaska Airlines jets departed the Emerald City fueled by the first alcohol-to-jet fuel (ATJ) made from sustainable U.S. corn. The two Alaska Airlines (NYSE: ALK) flights departed today with Gevo, Inc.(NASDAQ:… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines celebrates Pride Month with pledge to donate funds to the It Gets Better Project

Alaska partnering with Uber to raise money, celebrate summer LGBT pride festivities SEATTLE, 2016-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines is celebrating Pride Month with a pledge to donate funds to the It Gets Better Project, in partnership with Uber. In addition, the airline is offering flight deals and giveaways, and participating in celebrations… Read the full press release

Dragonair to offer Hyatt-specialty restaurant inspired inflight menus

HONG KONG, 2016-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Dragonair today announced that it will join hands with Hyatt Hotels and Resorts to launch a regional collaboration, offering Hyatt-specialty restaurant inspired inflight menus by star chefs to Dragonair’s passengers. This is the first time Dragonair and Hyatt Hotels and Resorts have forged such an extensive collaboration across… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways and SriLankan Airlines strengthened their cooperation with bilateral code-share relationship

DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways and SriLankan Airlines, both members of the oneworld alliance, have strengthened their cooperation with a bilateral code-share relationship. Both airlines will code-share on each other’s flights between their respective hubs – Qatar Airways’ thrice daily Airbus A340-600 operations to Colombo and SriLankan Airlines’ daily Airbus A330-300 flight to Doha…. Read the full press release

Host Hotels & Resorts closes sale of three non-core assets for approximately $175 million

BETHESDA, Md., 2016-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE:HST) (“Host Hotels” or the “Company”), the nation’s largest lodging real estate investment trust (“REIT”), today announced that it closed on the sale of three assets previously identified as under contract for approximately $175 million. The transactions comprised the Sheraton Santiago Hotel and… Read the full press release

Boutique Air starts service between McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport in McCook, NE to Denver International Airport

Carrier to offer fares starting at $49 to Denver SAN FRANCISCO, 2016-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Boutique Air announced today that it will be initiating service between McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport (MCK) in McCook, NE to Denver International Airport (DEN) beginning June 1st. The airline was recently awarded the DOT Essential Air Service contract… Read the full press release

Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts announces Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre set to open in Autumn 2017

DUBAI, UAE & MCLEAN, Va., 2016-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Worldwide‘s (NYSE:HLT) luxury brand of iconic landmark hotels, today announced the signing of a management agreement with Ward Holdings to open a property in the Middle East’s leading gateway for capital and investment, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). Waldorf… Read the full press release

Stagecoach joins forces with the Freight Transport Association to develop training course to further improve safety standards

New inspection training course aims to further improve safety standards and vehicle reliability PERTH, SCOTLAND, 2016-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Transport operator Stagecoach has joined forces with the Freight Transport Association (FTA) to develop a bespoke training course which aims to further improve safety standards and vehicle reliability. The new inspection training course will be… Read the full press release

S7 Airlines launches flight from Moscow to Taraz (Kazakhstan)

Novosibirsk, Russia, 2016-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a member of the oneworld® global aviation alliance®, increases the number of flight destinations and opens a flight on the route Moscow — Taraz (Kazakhstan) from 5 June 2016. Flights to Taraz will be operated from 5 June 2016 once a week on Sundays on modern Airbus A319… Read the full press release

S7 Airlines launches new flights Moscow — Ibiza

Novosibirsk, Russia, 2016-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a member of the oneworld® global aviation alliance®, announces launching of regular flights Moscow — Ibiza from 3 June 2016. S7 Airlines will perform direct flights to Ibiza every week on Fridays. Departure from the Moscow Domodedovo Airport at 19:20, arrival at 23:10 local time. Return… Read the full press release

S7 Airlines to operate new flights from Novosibirsk to Krasnodar and Mineralnye Vody

Novosibirsk, Russia, 2016-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a member of the oneworld® global aviation alliance®, opens new regular flights from Novosibirsk to Krasnodar and Mineralnye Vody. From 1 June 2016 S7 Airlines will operate direct flights from Novosibirsk to Krasnodar three times a week – on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. From 5 June 2016… Read the full press release

Rezidor announces its first property in Durban: the Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga scheduled to open in 2019

Rezidor announces the Radisson Blu Hotel Durban Umhlanga, South Africa BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, 2016-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Rezidor, one of the most dynamic hotel companies worldwide and part of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, announces its first property in Durban: the Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga will feature 207 keys and welcome the first guests… Read the full press release

Access cheapest tickets across the UK rail network with South West Trains new mobile app and website

Multi-million pound investment makes rail travel easier for passengers Powerful rail booking engine first to be created by a train operator New system finds cheapest fares for quickest, most direct journeys Customers and rail employees help design new digital tools Part of £11million overall digital investment strategy by Stagecoach Group Perth, Scotland, 2016-Jun-07 — /Travel… Read the full press release

Silver Airways and Frontier Airlines enter into pilot hiring partnership as part of the Frontier Career Pilot Program

Mutually beneficial relationship facilitates pilot career path needs Fort Lauderdale, Fla., 2016-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Silver Airways and Frontier Airlines have entered into a pilot hiring partnership to facilitate pilot career path needs. Scheduled to launch in June as part of the Frontier Career Pilot Program, the mutually beneficial relationship is designed to remove… Read the full press release

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants to manage new luxury lifestyle boutique hotel in Tampa, Florida slated to open in early 2018

Seventh Florida hotel for boutique leader to incorporate restaurant from Italian Michelin-starred chef Silvia Baracchi, slated for early 2018 opening SAN FRANCISCO, 2016-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants announced today it will manage a new, luxury lifestyle boutique hotel in Tampa, Florida, that will incorporate a restaurant from Michelin-starred Tuscan chef Silvia… Read the full press release

Condor begins weekly non-stop service to Munich from Halifax Stanfield

Nova Scotia, Canada, 2016-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Passengers flying out of Halifax Stanfield now have a new option for non-stop travel to Germany. Condor begins weekly service to Munich, today, Friday, June 3 until October, 2016. “We’re delighted Condor has added this new non-stop service to Bavaria’s capital,” says Joyce Carter, Halifax International Airport… Read the full press release

WestJet Encore Ltd. orders nine Bombardier Q400 turboprop airliner

Transaction is a conversion of options that will increase the Canadian carrier’s fleet to 45 Q400 aircraft TORONTO, 2016-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today that Calgary-based WestJet Encore Ltd. has signed a firm order for nine Q400 turboprops. The transaction is a conversion of options booked by the airline’s parent company… Read the full press release

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announces successful completion of a C Series aircraft demonstration flight from Dublin to Zurich

SWISS-liveried CS100 aircraft transports Star Alliance CEOs, executives and media, impressing all with the aircraft’s performance, low noise levels and its spacious and comfortable cabin Innovative C Series aircraft designed to deliver unparalleled economic advantage to operators and to open up new opportunities for single-aisle aircraft operations Outstanding fuel efficiency, along with low emissions and… Read the full press release

IHG announces a $200 million investment in Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts in the Americas region

Crowne Plaza Accelerate Plan Set to Build on Brand’s Momentum in the Region ATLANTA, 2016-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announced today a $200 million investment in Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts in the Americas region. The Crowne Plaza Accelerate plan, which will run for… Read the full press release

Holiday Inn Express marks entry into Malaysia with the opening of Holiday Inn Express Kuala Lumpur City Centre

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2016-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) celebrates the opening of Holiday Inn Express Kuala Lumpur City Centre, marking the entry of the Holiday Inn Express brand into Malaysia. The new 383-room hotel is conveniently located along Jalan Raja Chulan, just a street away from the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s… Read the full press release

IHG adds the Holiday Inn Resort® Orlando Suites – Waterpark property to its portfolio

All-suite hotel is the newest addition to the growing Holiday Inn Resort brand ATLANTA, 2016-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announces the addition of the Holiday Inn Resort® Orlando Suites – Waterpark property to the IHG portfolio. The 777-room, all-suite hotel is the largest… Read the full press release

Steigenberger Hotel Group: Jaz Amsterdam opens with a spectacular show

Opening ceremony features a spectacular show AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, 2016-Jun-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Jaz Amsterdam celebrated its official opening in a perfect setting. With the instruments tuned, the sound system checked and the choreography thoroughly rehearsed, the venue was packed with fans and those about to become fans. Located right next door to the Amsterdam… Read the full press release