Kigali, 2017-Jun-28 — /Travel PR News/ — RwandAir, the national carrier of the Republic of Rwanda is pleased to announce that it has enabled Maestro, Discover, Diners and JCB credit cards for online tickets payments. The four payment methods are adding up to the existing SmartCash, VISA and Master cards. The airline’s Internet Booking Engine… Read the full press release
Singapore, 2017-Jun-28 — /Travel PR News/ — In collaboration with Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and in conjunction with Singapore Food Festival1, Singapore Airlines (SIA) customers have voted for their favourite ‘Popular Local Fare’ dishes to be served in all cabin classes on selected flights departing from Singapore for the month of July. The featured ‘Popular… Read the full press release
Grand Rapids, Mich., 2017-Jun-28 — /Travel PR News/ — All passengers traveling through the Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GFIA) are now being processed in one consolidated security checkpoint, the focal point of GFIA’s Gateway Transformation Project. Construction on the checkpoint was completed Saturday evening, and opened for passengers on Sunday, June 25. Concourse B passengers… Read the full press release
Bethesda, Maryland, 2017-Jun-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Autograph Collection Hotels, part of Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR), welcomes its third distinctly independent property in Madrid with the opening of Hotel Círculo Gran Vía. The magnificent neo-classical building is the former home of the Merchants and Industrialist’s Circle and has been transformed into a boutique, adults-only… Read the full press release
Homewood Suites by Hilton Worcester Welcomes Guests Visiting Central Massachusetts WORCESTER, Mass. and MCLEAN, Va., 2017-Jun-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Homewood Suites by Hilton, part of Hilton‘s (NYSE: HLT) All Suites portfolio, announced today (June 22, 2017) its newest property, Homewood Suites by Hilton Worcester. Designed for guests who want to travel on their own… Read the full press release
PERTH, Scotland, 2017-Jun-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Stagecoach today (27 June) confirmed that it has appointed a new Managing Director of its East Scotland operations. Paul Thomas, who has more than 30 years’ experience in the bus industry, will take up his new post from 10 July. He will take on responsibility for Stagecoach… Read the full press release
Edinburgh, Scotland, 2017-Jun-28 — /Travel PR News/ — THE quality of accommodation on offer to visitors to the Stranraer area received a major boost recently when two local providers each received 4-star awards from the national tourism organisation. Spoutwells Farm Self-Catering Holiday Cottages recently received a 4-Star Quality Assurance (QA) from VisitScotland. Its newly renovated… Read the full press release
Jeremy Jacobs, Bruins Owner and Chairman of Delaware North to be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2017 BOSTON, 2017-Jun-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The Hockey Hall of Fame announced today, June 26, that it will induct Bruins Owner and Chairman of Delaware North Jeremy Jacobs into the Hockey Hall of Fame… Read the full press release
New station entrance, free high-speed wifi, additional retail spaces and bike hub form part of station refurbishment as passenger numbers hit new high London, UK, 2017-Jun-28 — /Travel PR News/ — A new entrance at Preston station is now open, marking the completion of Virgin Trains’ £2m investment designed to enhance the experience for ever-growing… Read the full press release
Hilton Fiji Beach Resort & Spa is Set to Welcome the Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Events Market with the Introduction of Exciting New Event Facilities United States, 2017-Jun-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Fiji Beach Resort & Spa announces the opening of a stunning new venue, designed specifically to attract Fiji’s growing MICE and destination… Read the full press release
Hong Kong, 2017-Jun-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has signed a management contract for a new luxury hotel and branded residences to be developed in Melbourne, Australia. The project is expected to open in 2023, and is the Group’s first announced property in Australia. The hotel and residences will be located… Read the full press release
London, 2017-Jun-27 — /Travel PR News/ — All the beauty of the Greek island of Skiathos – home to the hit musical film Mamma Mia! – came to London City Airport today (Monday 26 June) courtesy of the London City Singers. To celebrate the inaugural British Airways flight to Skiathos, London’s first all-female barber shop… Read the full press release
Robot BRUce Pepper to welcome and assist passengers at Brussels Airport this summer Belgium, 2017-Jun-27 — /Travel PR News/ — This summer, the theme at Brussels Airport will be music festivals, with an outdoor pop-up terrace on the curb in front of the departure hall, various festival games in the terminal and theme menus in… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Beirut Spa Manager Charbel Watfa selected as new Sodashi ambassador Beirut, Lebanon, 2017-Jun-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Charbel Watfa, Spa Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Beirut, has been selected by luxury spa and skincare brand Sodashi to become one of its ambassadors among all other Four Seasons and Resorts properties. This… Read the full press release
VisitBritain launches interactive online map of magical destinations across Britain To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (26 June) VisitBritain is showcasing what makes Britain a magical destination. London, 2017-Jun-27 — /Travel PR News/ — It has released an interactive online map(link is external) of magical… Read the full press release
Choice Hotels awards Comfort Inn & Suites in Branson, Mo. the Hotel of the Year Award ROCKVILLE, Md., 2017-Jun-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, awarded the Comfort Inn & Suites in Branson, Mo., the prestigious Hotel of the Year Award. Chris… Read the full press release
WIZZ LOW FARE NETWORK NOW OFFERS 5 DESTINATONS FROM KOSICE AIRPORT Budapest, Hungary, 2017-Jun-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, started this weekend operating two new routes from Kosice to Cologne, in Germany and to Tel Aviv in Israel. With a convenient schedule of two… Read the full press release
Budapest, Hungary, 2017-Jun-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, recently launched four new routes from Tel Aviv to Lublin (Poland), Craiova (Romania), Košice (Slovakia) and London Luton (United Kingdom). The new low-fare connections, with convenient schedules, will bring truly affordable travel opportunities for Israeli passengers… Read the full press release
easyJet offers passengers another new digital channel to make their journeys easier with the launch of Amazon Alexa skill LUTON, UK, 2017-Jun-27 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has today (26 Jun 2017) become the first European airline to launch an Amazon Alexa skill that enables passengers to easily and quickly… Read the full press release
Airline will host in-flight viewing party from Portland, Oregon in August SEATTLE, 2017-Jun-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines is chasing “The Great American Eclipse” on August 21, with a special charter flight for select astronomy enthusiasts and eclipse chasers to experience totality from 35,000+ feet above the earth. The flight will depart Portland… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2017-Jun-27 — /Travel PR News/ — One of the most exciting and unique 5k races in the city – The Midway Fly Away 5K Run/Walk – will return to the airfield of Midway International Airport on Sunday, September 17, 2017. Registration is now open by visiting www.sochicago.org. Now in its fifth year, the Midway… Read the full press release
LE BOURGET, France, 2017-Jun-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE:BA] and Ruili Airlines today (June 22, 2017) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding for 20 737 MAX airplanes at the 2017 Paris Air Show. The airplanes, valued at approximately $2.2 billion at current list prices, will be posted to the Boeing Orders… Read the full press release
LE BOURGET, France, 2017-Jun-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and AerCap announced an order for 15 737 MAX 10s at the 2017 Paris Air Show. Under the agreement, AerCap will convert 15 of its current 737 MAX airplanes into MAX 10s. Aercap currently has 100 737 MAX airplanes on order. Earlier this… Read the full press release
Algerian carrier enhances 737 fleet, positioning airline for future growth LE BOURGET, France, 2017-Jun-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing (NYSE:BA) and Tassili Airlines today ( June 22, 2017) announced an order for three Next-Generation 737-800 airplanes, valued at over $294 million at list prices, at the 2017 Paris Air Show. The order was previously… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2017-Jun-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (June 22, 2017) announced it has named Malaika Myers as the company’s chief human resources officer. Myers will join Hyatt on September 5, 2017 and report to Mark Hoplamazian, president and chief executive officer. “Malaika is an accomplished executive in every discipline… Read the full press release
BRISTOL, UK, 2017-Jun-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Bristol Airport’s newly expanded immigration hall, which includes 10 of the latest ePassport gates, was officially opened today (Thursday 22 June) by the Immigration Minister, Brandon Lewis. The 10 new ePassport gates, which provide an automated, fast and secure route through the border, replace the three first-generation… Read the full press release
Buenos Aires becomes airline’s first South American route New affordable fares break current monopoly on direct London-Argentina flights United Kingdom, 2017-Jun-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian has announced a new route from London Gatwick to Buenos Aires, marking the airline’s first ever South American route as its UK expansion plans gather pace. The new… Read the full press release
Oakland waterfront activities move into high gear this weekend Oakland, Calif., 2017-Jun-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The Port of Oakland has added block parties, a waterfront community event, to its calendar of more than 55 free public events at Jack London Square. The new summer block parties feature a food theme, beverages and more…. Read the full press release
LONDON, 2017-Jun-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Excitement is building for this year’s World Travel Awards Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2017 as the travel industry’s leading awards programme makes its final preparations for the prestigious event, which is taking place on Saturday 8th July in the Maldives. The five star Sun Aqua Vilu Reef will welcome hospitality leaders… Read the full press release
HONG KONG, 2017-Jun-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the world-renowned National School of Civil Aviation of France (Ecole Nationale de l’Aviation Civile or ENAC), setting out details of the cooperation in delivering joint programmes at the Hong Kong International Aviation Academy (HKIAA). The… Read the full press release