Schiphol, The Netherlands, 2017-Apr-19 — /Travel PR News/ — On Thursday 13 April Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is opening a new car rental centre at Schiphol Plaza. All car rental companies that operate at Schiphol now have their service desks here, where travellers can collect their rental contracts, make reservations and arrange additional services. The unveiling… Read the full press release
Monthly Archives: April 2017
Wizz Air Expands Its Operations Starting With Its Second Ukrainian Airport
THE NEW LOW-FARE ROUTE FROM LVIV TO WROCLAW BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2017-Apr-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe and Ukraine’s largest low-cost carrier, started today (3/04/2017) its operations from Lviv International Airport with the new low-fare route to Wroclaw in Poland. Passengers planning their holiday or a… Read the full press release
Agreement Signed by Singapore Airlines and SilkAir To Codeshare with Air France-KLM
Singapore, 2017-Apr-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines and regional subsidiary SilkAir have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Air France-KLM to codeshare on each other’s flights with effect from 27 April 2017. Under the agreement, which is subject to regulatory approvals, Singapore Airlines will add its ‘SQ’ designator code to Air France-operated flights… Read the full press release
GBTA Releases Study on Business Travelers Stay In Properties Unsupported By Travel Policy
Alexandria, VA, 2017-Apr-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Home-sharing properties are allowed in one out of every six travel polices (17 percent), according to a new study released today by the GBTA Foundation, the research and education arm of the Global Business Travel Association. However, more than double the number of business travelers are under… Read the full press release
More than 1000 Travel Buyers Register for the GBTA Convention 2017
Buyer Registrations Coming in at Record-Setting Pace Alexandria, VA, 2017-Apr-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, today (April 13, 2017) announced that more than 1,000 business travel buyers have registered for GBTA Convention 2017, marking the earliest in the event’s history that… Read the full press release
The Innovation Series by GBTA and Phocuswright To Launch in GBTA Convention 2017
Alexandria, VA, 2017-Apr-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, and travel industry research authority Phocuswright today (April 12, 2017) announced a partnership to launch the Innovation Series. This multifaceted, interactive program will bring the business travel industry’s most impactful innovators to GBTA Convention… Read the full press release
GBTA Convention 2017 To have General David Petraeus As Featured Speaker
Alexandria, VA, 2017-Apr-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, today (April 11, 2017) announced former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director and General David Petraeus (U.S. Army, Ret.) as a featured speaker at GBTA Convention 2017, July 15 – 19 in Boston. General… Read the full press release
New Arrivals Lounge By Plaza Premium Group Opens In Heathrow Airport
New Arrivals Lounge By Plaza Premium Group Opens In Heathrow Airport London, 2017-Apr-18 — /Travel PR News/ — A new arrivals lounge has been unveiled at London Heathrow Airport which will benefit both passengers and airport visitors alike. The lounge located in Terminal 4 arrivals will feature 25 luxury shower rooms, a lounge and… Read the full press release
Holiday Inn Express Opens in Berlin’s Most Popular Square to Cater to Travelers on the Go
Holiday Inn Express Opens in Berlin’s Most Popular Square to Cater to Travelers on the Go DENHAM, UK, 2017-Apr-18 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group® (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is proud to announce the opening of Holiday Inn Express® Berlin – Alexanderplatz in Germany’s capital this Spring. With Holiday… Read the full press release
TripAdvisor Includes Garuda Indonesia In The World’s Top 10 Airline in 2017
TripAdvisor Includes Garuda Indonesia In The World’s Top 10 Airline in 2017 Cengkareng, 2017-Apr-18 — /Travel PR News/ — National airline Garuda Indonesia made it into the ranks of the world’s top 10 airlines in 2017 based on the rating of Travelers Choice 2017 from TripAdvisor, the world’s leading travel sites. In addition, Garuda Indonesia… Read the full press release
Delaware North’s Rebranded Hotel Scheduled to Reopen in May
Delaware North’s Rebranded Hotel Scheduled to Reopen in May Rustic modern hotel is scheduled to reopen tot he public May 15 after completion of $6 million overhaul ESTES PARK, Colo., 2017-Apr-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Delaware North, one of the largest privately held hospitality and food service companies in the world, today (April… Read the full press release
PATA To Hold Workshop on Effective Public Speaking
PATA To Hold Workshop on Effective Public Speaking BANGKOK, 2017-Apr-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The 8th PATAcademy-HCD, under the theme ‘Unlocking the secrets to effective public speaking”, takes place at the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Engagement Hub in Bangkok, Thailand on June 26 – 28. This latest programme from PATA is designed to empower… Read the full press release
UAE To Host its First PATA event
UAE To Host its First PATA event BANGKOK, 2017-Apr-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The PATA Adventure Travel and Responsible Tourism Conference and Mart 2018 will take place in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Al Ain is one of the world’s oldest permanently inhabited settlements and a UNESCO World Heritage Site…. Read the full press release
PATA Initiates Discussion of Emerging Adventure Tourism in Luoyang, Henan, China
PATA Initiates Discussion of Emerging Adventure Tourism in Luoyang, Henan, China BANGKOK, 2017-Apr-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The PATA Adventure Travel Conference and Mart 2017 (ATCM 2017) in conjunction with the Luoyang Adventure Tourism and Equipment Expo ended on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 in Luoyang, Henan province, China with over 500 delegates from 36 countries… Read the full press release
SAP Recognizes Aeroflot’s Pioneering Internal Audit Management in Russia
Moscow, 2017-Apr-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot has received a special SAP Expanding Horizons award for pioneering SAP’s internal audit management system in Russia. The award was presented today (13 April 2017) at the SAP Forum Moscow 2017. Aeroflot has carried out 25% more audits since the new system was integrated. Automatisation of business… Read the full press release
China Names Aeroflot Favorite International Airline
Moscow, 2017-Apr-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot has been recognised as the Favourite International Airline in China at the Flyer Award Ceremony 2017, held on 11 April in Shanghai. These prestigious awards, now in their fifth year, recognise outstanding participants in China’s tourism market, including airlines which hold Skytrax Five Star Airline status. Qatar… Read the full press release
Queenstown Airport’s “Groovy” New Runway Completed Ahead of Schedule
Queenstown Airport’s “Groovy” New Runway Completed Ahead of Schedule Queenstown, New Zealand, 2017-Apr-17 — /Travel PR News/ — A $750,000 project to apply grooves to Queenstown Airport’s runway has been completed three weeks ahead of schedule. The project was the final stage of an airfield upgrade completed by the airport last year in conjunction… Read the full press release
Acquisition of Land To Advance Development of Queenstown Airport
Acquisition of Land To Advance Development of Queenstown Airport Queenstown, New Zealand, 2017-Apr-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Queenstown Airport Corporation has welcomed the Environment Court’s final decision on the designation of land next to the airport in Frankton. The designation is to enable expansion of the airport alongside and to the south of… Read the full press release
Bombardier Business Aircraft Reiterates its Commitment to the Asian Market With Leading Products and Services
Singapore Service Centre continues to expand its capabilities and certifications to better serve customers New Bombardier Business Aircraft Tianjin Service Centre was inaugurated on April 7, 2017 Bombardier’s Challenger 350, Challenger 650 and Global 6000 aircraft on display at ABACE Shanghai, 2017-Apr-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Business Aircraft reiterated its commitment to the Asian market ahead of… Read the full press release
Zetta Jet’s New Delivery of Global 6000 Business Jet To Continue Offering Passengers Superior Comfort
The Global 6000 aircraft is equipped with Bombardier’s leading-edge cabin entertainment system and the industry’s fastest worldwide inflight internet connectivity Zetta Jet boasts a fleet of Global and Challenger 650 business jets, with a fleet utilization rate among the highest of any charter operator With the widest cabin in its class and an exceptionally smooth… Read the full press release
Newly Merged Tourism Brand To Focus on Building An Active, Fun, and Innovative Reputation
Newly Merged Tourism Brand To Focus on Building An Active, Fun, and Innovative Reputation New Zealand, 2017-Apr-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Adventure tourism companies Go Orange, Queenstown Rafting and Kiwi Discovery are merging to form a strong active tourism brand under the Go Orange name. Queenstown Rafting is New Zealand’s largest white water… Read the full press release
Big Houses in the Scottish Borders Produces Illustrative Map to Promote Tourism in the Region
EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2017-Apr-17 — /Travel PR News/ — A new full-colour, illustrative map has been produced by the Big Houses in the Scottish Borders group to highlight their stunning properties to increase visitor numbers and promote what the region has to offer. The new map will feature beautiful landmarks of the Scottish Borders including Traquair,… Read the full press release
A Busy Summer for Tourism in Dumfries and Galloway
EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2017-Apr-17 — /Travel PR News/ — TOURISM businesses in Dumfries & Galloway are gearing up for a busy summer ahead as they open for the tourist season. VisitScotland Regional Director Doug Wilson is looking ahead to a season packed with exciting events and activities. He said: “It is an exciting time for tourism… Read the full press release
NBAA Updates its “Climb/Descend via” Clearances Ahead of Nav Canada Changeover
NBAA Updates its “Climb/Descend via” Clearances Ahead of Nav Canada Changeover Washington, DC, 2017-Apr-17 — /Travel PR News/ — NBAA has updated its resources detailing the proper use of “climb via” (CV) and “descend via” (DV) clearances ahead of NAV Canada’s upcoming implementation of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standard instrument departure (SID) and… Read the full press release
Difference of Interpretations of International Civil Aviation Standards Raises Challenges for Non-Commercial Operators
Difference of Interpretations of International Civil Aviation Standards Raises Challenges for Non-Commercial Operators Washington, DC, 2017-Apr-17 — /Travel PR News/ — In August 2016, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) formally implemented Part-NCC, which applies to non-commercial operators of complex aircraft based in an EU member state. However, implementation of Part-NCC has brought to light… Read the full press release
Ryanair announces massive Easter sale from just €19.99 across its European network
Ryanair announces massive Easter sale from just €19.99 across its European network DUBLIN, Ireland, 2017-Apr-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No 1 airline, today (13 Apr) announced a massive Easter sale with seats on over 900 routes on sale from just €19.99 across its European network. Millions of customers will fly Ryanair… Read the full press release
Ryanair launches London Luton route to Bydgoszcz, Poland as part of its winter 2017 schedule
Ryanair launches London Luton route to Bydgoszcz, Poland as part of its winter 2017 schedule DUBLIN, Ireland, 2017-Apr-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No. 1 airline, today (13 Apr) launched a new London Luton route to Bydgoszcz as part of its winter 2017 schedule, with a three times weekly service starting in… Read the full press release
Ryanair to start 5 of its new London Stansted Winter 2017 routes two months earlier due to strong demand
DUBLIN, Ireland, 2017-Apr-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No 1 airline, today (13 Apr) announced it will commence 5 of its new London Stansted Winter 2017 routes in September, two months earlier than planned, due to strong demand from UK consumers and visitors. Ryanair will operate new services between London Stansted and Aalborg… Read the full press release
Hyatt Hotels announces the opening of Hyatt Regency Amsterdam
CHICAGO, 2017-Apr-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (April 13, 2017) the opening of Hyatt Regency Amsterdam, the first Hyatt Regency hotel to open in The Netherlands’ dynamic capital city. Hyatt Regency Amsterdam is the third Hyatt-branded hotel in The Netherlands, joining luxury lifestyle hotel Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht and select service… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler welcomes Ali Osman as New Resort Manager
Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler welcomes Ali Osman as New Resort Manager Whistler, Canada, 2017-Apr-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler welcomes a true Four Seasons veteran to the world-class alpine resort. New Resort Manager Ali Osman has been around the world during his Four Seasons tenure, forging an… Read the full press release