Hawaii-based Island Air pilots sign new three-year contract extension

HONOLULU, 2016-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Pilots at Hawaii-based Island Air have unanimously ratified a new three-year contract extension that includes pay raises, retention bonuses, and eliminates concessions the pilot group made in recent years to keep the airline flying. One hundred percent of the pilots who voted cast ballots in favor of the tentative… Read the full press release

Entries for the second annual Scottish Heritage Angel Awards closes on Friday 12th August

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND, 2016-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Time is running out for heritage volunteers across the country to enter the second annual Scottish Heritage Angel Awards. With just a fortnight left until entries close on Friday 12th August, volunteers or ‘Angels’ who contribute to Scotland’s historic environment are being urged to step forward and enter… Read the full press release

oneworld® expands its online training resources for travel agents to cover its full suite of fare products

NEW YORK, NY, 2016-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — oneworld®, the leading global airline alliance, has expanded its online training resources for travel agents to cover its full suite of fare products. oneworld offers a wider range of fares than any other global airline alliance, for trips around the world or through several or just one… Read the full press release

CDA announces Frontier Airlines’ new service from Chicago O’Hare to Punta Gorda and West Palm Beach in South Florida

CHICAGO, 2016-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Frontier Airlines has announced it will launch new service from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Punta Gorda (PGD) and West Palm Beach (PBI) in South Florida starting October 30, 2016. The new flights will operate from O’Hare Terminal 3 on an A320 aircraft. Frontier’s service between Chicago and Punta Gorda… Read the full press release

Tourism Australia appoints Fairfax Media’s MADE and Storyation to support its digital transformation

New Tourism Australia logo

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 2016-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Tourism Australia has appointed Fairfax Media’s brand and content studio MADE and Sydney content agency Storyation to assist in a major project to evolve content on its australia.com website. The appointments follow a competitive local and international tender process that involved agencies, publishers and content providers. Tourism Australia’s… Read the full press release

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group announces 120 Radisson Blu and Park Inn by Radisson hotels certified by the Safehotels Alliance

Around seven hotels each month have gained certification since January 2015 120 hotels are now certified and many more are scheduled for imminent approval Program meets business travelers’ demand for world-class safety and security BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, 2016-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group now has 120 Radisson Blu and Park Inn by Radisson… Read the full press release

Colorado showcases variety of private baths and mineral hot spring pools with its 720-mile Colorado Historic Hot Springs Loop

DENVER, 2016-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Colorado’s unmistakable charm is fed by its diverse attractions that keep visitors active all year long. Laced with heart racing adventures and scenic drives, soaking in a hot spring is an exceptional way to unwind and relax after a Colorado day of play. Five premier Colorado adventure and hot… Read the full press release

Air Partner announces the appointment of Seth Rotman as Director of Business Development in the US

LONDON, 2016-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Partner, the global aviation services group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Seth Rotman as Director of Business Development in the US. Seth will also work with the Private Jets arm of Cabot Aviation, Air Partner’s global aircraft remarketing division. Seth will be based in Fort Lauderdale… Read the full press release

Silversea’s Silver Shadow to be chartered by China Merchants Group for pan-Asia cruises between January 29, 2017 and May 4, 2017

HONG KONG, 2016-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Silversea, the leading ultra-luxury cruise line, is excited to announce that China Merchants Group has entered into an agreement to charter its ship, Silver Shadow, for pan-Asia cruises that will take place between January 29, 2017 and May 4, 2017. “We at Silversea are thrilled to announce this… Read the full press release

Modernism Week’s 2016 Fall Preview from October 21-23, 2016 at Coachella Valley

Palm Springs, CA, 2016-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Modernism Week’s 2016 Fall Preview will take place from October 21-23, 2016 at various locations in the Coachella Valley. The weekend’s events provide attendees with a sampling of the events and activities that will be offered during the annual 11-day festival in February 2017.  Highlights of the… Read the full press release