YYC Calgary International Airport unveils its first post-security pet relief area

Calgary, AB, 2017-Apr-12 — /Travel PR News/ — YYC Calgary International Airport is celebrating the one-year anniversary of the Pre-Board Pals Program with an in-terminal celebration and opening of its first post-security pet relief area. The Pre-Board Pals program, introduced last year in partnership with the Pet Access League Society (PALS) has been embraced by both… Read the full press release

VisitScotland announces partnership with TripAdvisor

EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2017-Apr-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Last Friday, we announced a collaboration of huge importance for Scottish tourism. Our new initiative with TripAdvisor, announced by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon at Carnegie Hall, represents a giant step forward in scaling up how we market and sell Scotland to the world, writes Charlie Smith, VisitScotland Director… Read the full press release

Scotland’s six forest parks featured in new online guide

EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2017-Apr-12 — /Travel PR News/ — With one in three visitors to Scotland making a trip to a forest or woodland park during their stay and 42% visiting a country park or garden, VisitScotland is hoping a new partnership with Forestry Commission Scotland will increase visitors to the country’s leafiest corners. Produced in… Read the full press release

Park Inn by Radisson opens its doors on the Central Aegean coast of Turkey in Izmir

Park Inn by Radisson opens its doors on the Central Aegean coast of Turkey in Izmir   BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2017-Apr-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Park Inn by Radisson, the colorful and dynamic mid-market hotel brand, opens its doors on the Central Aegean coast of Turkey in Izmir. The Rezidor Hotel Group now has a portfolio of… Read the full press release

New Zealand’s Waikato Tourism Monitoring Observatory joins UNWTO International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories

Madrid, Spain, 2017-Apr-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The Waikato Tourism Monitoring Observatory, New Zealand’s first tourism observatory, has joined the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories (INSTO). Committed to regular and timely measurement of tourism and its impacts and hosted by the University of Waikato Management School, the observatory is focused… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney welcomes Simon Barnett as Hotel Manager and Helen Radic as Director of Marketing

Sydney, Australia, 2017-Apr-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Sydney’s best located five-star hotel Four Seasons Hotel Sydney has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of two highly regarded senior managers. Respected Australian hospitality leader Simon Barnett has been appointed Hotel Manager, while renowned senior sales and marketing expert Helen Radic has joined the executive… Read the full press release

Hyatt selects SONIFI’s STAYCAST™ solution to provide personalized in-room streaming solution to hotel guests

CHICAGO, 2017-Apr-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt has selected SONIFI Solutions, Inc. as its preferred provider for delivering a personalized in-room streaming solution to hotel guests. SONIFI’s patent-pending STAYCAST™ solution, powered by Google Chromecast, has been seamlessly integrated with the World of Hyatt mobile app. With this first-of-its-kind integration, participating Hyatt hotels now offer… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines launches six times per week flights from Vienna to Los Angeles

VIENNA, Austria, 2017-Apr-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Destinations • Up to six weekly direct flights with a Boeing 777 from Vienna to Los Angeles starting today • Austrian Airlines offers flight service to the West Coast of the USA for the first time • Initial flight departed from Vienna Airport this morning • Up… Read the full press release

Qantas offers next-generation Wi-Fi for passengers to test on Australian domestic flights

Sydney, Australia, 2017-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas has switched on inflight Wi-Fi for customers travelling on board its internet-capable Boeing 737-800, offering fast, free connectivity on Australian domestic flights. Following months of performance testing with global broadband services provider ViaSat and the nbn Sky Muster™ satellite service, Wi-Fi will now operate in beta… Read the full press release

Joan Smalls appointed the first ever Global Fashion Innovator of W Hotels

Joan Smalls appointed the first ever Global Fashion Innovator of W Hotels   NEW YORK, 2017-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — International cover girl. Campaign face. Television Host. Philanthropist. Now Joan Smalls can add executive to her resume. W Hotels Worldwide today (04/10/2017) officially announced the appointment of Joan Smalls as the iconic lifestyle brand’s… Read the full press release

AA to run VisitEngland Quality Assessment Schemes

London, 2017-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — VisitEngland has today (10 April 2017) announced that the AA has been awarded a contract to run the VisitEngland Quality Assessment Schemes under licence for the next three years. VisitEngland Chief Executive Sally Balcombe said: “I am delighted to announce this contract which guarantees the standards and expectations… Read the full press release

The newly opened enVision Hotel Boston-Everett joins the Ascend Hotel Collection

The newly opened enVision Hotel Boston-Everett joins the Ascend Hotel Collection   Successful boutique mini-brand is first hotel in Everett, Mass. in seven decades ROCKVILLE, Md., 2017-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (April 10, 2017), the Ascend Hotel Collection from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE:CHH), celebrated a special milestone with the city of Everett, Mass., welcoming… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Chicago to unveil multi-million renovation this summer

Four Seasons Hotel Chicago to unveil multi-million renovation this summer   Chicago, U.S.A., 2017-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — This summer, Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, located steps away from the famed Magnificent Mile, will unveil a multi-million renovation – from corridors to guest rooms. Led by design group BAMO, the renovation infuses residentially-inspired palettes and… Read the full press release

Book release: ‘Engineering an Airline’ uncovers the history of British Airways through its engineers

Book release: ‘Engineering an Airline’ uncovers the history of British Airways through its engineers   London, 2017-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — A new book by British Airways uncovers the fascinating history of how the airline grew, thanks to the technical expertise and ingenuity of its engineers. Amberley Books’ ‘Engineering an Airline’ looks back to… Read the full press release

British Airways hosted its Flying Start Ball to help raise money for Comic Relief

British Airways hosted its Flying Start Ball to help raise money for Comic Relief   London, 2017-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Celebrities including Fleur East, Gary Lineker, Clare Balding, John Bishop and Ali Campbell attended British Airways’ Flying Start Ball this evening (Friday April 7), to help raise money for the airline’s charity partnership with… Read the full press release

British Airways reveals investment plans to enhance customer experience

British Airways reveals investment plans to enhance customer experience   London, 2017-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has launched its investment plans for customers, focusing on excellence in the premium cabins and more choice and quality for all. Watch Alex Cruz, British Airways’ chairman and CEO reveal the airline’s plans during a charter flight… Read the full press release

British Airways launches self-service boarding gates

British Airways launches self-service boarding gates   London, 2017-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is transforming its customers’ airport experience by becoming the first UK airline to introduce automated biometric technology throughout the airport – with the launch of self-service boarding gates. Following a successful trial last June, the first three boarding gates… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways’ amenity kits recognized at the OnBoard Hospitality awards and at Pax International

Qatar Airways’ amenity kits recognized at the OnBoard Hospitality awards and at Pax International   DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has had an award-winning start to April, taking home the top accolade for its new Economy amenity kits at both the OnBoard Hospitality awards and at Pax International last week. Mr…. Read the full press release

Qatar Airways hosts programme of activities to increase awareness of its employees’ understanding of those with autism

DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — To mark World Autism Awareness Day on 2 April and support the UN World Autism Awareness campaign, Qatar Airways has partnered with Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) to offer a programme of activities to employees of the national carrier during the month of April. The activities are designed… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific to increase frequency of flights between Hong Kong to Manchester from 1 December 2017

Hong Kong, 2017-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific today (06 Apr 2017) announced that its current four-times-weekly Hong Kong to Manchester service will become a daily operation from 1 December 2017. Having announced in March that it would be increasing the number of weekly flights to the northern English city to six by the… Read the full press release

Taste of Adventure Wins 2017 FoodTrekking Award for Best Food Travel Blog

Los Angeles, California, 2017-Apr-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Taste of Adventure’s Krystal Hauserman has been named Best Food Travel Blogger by the World Food Travel Association (WFTA) as part of its 2017 FoodTrekking Awards for excellence in food and beverage tourism. “Writing high-quality stories with thoughtful insider tips that help travelers access the heart… Read the full press release

Gatwick welcomes CAA approval of Route 4

Route 4 is one of nine Gatwick departure routes Airport will continue to explore ways to mitigate the impact of aircraft noise on this and other flight paths United Kingdom, 2017-Apr-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick Airport today welcomed news that the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today approved Route 4 – a westerly runway… Read the full press release

Whistler Blackcomb poised to offer excellent spring skiing and riding conditions after 65cm of fresh snow this week

WHISTLER, British Columbia, 2017-Apr-10 — /Travel PR News/ — After 65 cm of fresh snow this week, Whistler Blackcomb has now received a total of 1,188 cm this season and has officially surpassed its ten year annual average snowfall of 1,170 cm. Whistler Blackcomb received 320 cm of snowfall in March alone, making March 2017 the… Read the full press release

St. John’s International Airport Authority unveiled $200 million Improvement and Expansion Plan

Investment of $200 million over 10 years (2017 to 2026) Improvements will allow Airport to accommodate 2 million passengers annually Financial Plan to fund improvement projects and ensure long-term financial sustainability Primary source of revenue to pay for infrastructure improvements is Airport Improvement Fee (AIF) AIF will increase from $30 to $35 effective July 1,… Read the full press release

Gulfstream Aerospace to present at the Asian Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition, April 11-13, Shanghai

Gulfstream Aerospace to present at the Asian Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition, April 11-13, Shanghai   Flagship Gulfstream G650ER To Be Joined By Gulfstream G280 And Gulfstream G550 SAVANNAH, Georgia, 2017-Apr-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.’s class-leading trio will arrive at China’s Shanghai Hongqiao Airport this month for the Asian Business Aviation Conference… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport welcomes new Cathay Pacific service between Manchester and Hong Kong

Manchester Airport welcomes new Cathay Pacific service between Manchester and Hong Kong   MANCHESTER, ENGLAND, 2017-Apr-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific has announced that it will be bolstering its frequency in the North West by offering daily flights between Manchester and Hong Kong as of 1 December 2017. The extra services will operate… Read the full press release

Jet Aviation’s maintenance facility in Vienna earns approval from FAA

Jet Aviation’s maintenance facility in Vienna earns approval from FAA   Basel, Switzerland, 2017-Apr-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Aviation’s maintenance facility in Vienna has recently received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to provide line and base maintenance to N-registered aircraft. Close to 500 N-registered aircraft are currently based or operating in EMEA… Read the full press release

Dusit International signs management consultancy agreement for dusitD2 Chaengwattana upscale business hotel

Dusit International signs management consultancy agreement for dusitD2 Chaengwattana upscale business hotel   dusitD2 Chaengwattana features impressive cantilevered design and top-floor banqueting with panoramic views Bangkok, Thailand, 2017-Apr-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Dusit International, one of Thailand’s foremost hotel and property development companies, has signed a management consultancy agreement with Sanguantas Development Company Limited… Read the full press release

Hampton by Hilton opens its newest property in Decatur, Illinois

Hampton by Hilton opens its newest property in Decatur, Illinois   DECATUR, Ill. and MCLEAN, Va., 2017-Apr-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton‘s (NYSE: HLT) Hampton by Hilton brand, the global mid-priced hotel known for providing travelers with its signature Hamptonality service today (April 05, 2017) announced the opening of its newest property in Decatur, Illinois…. Read the full press release

Radisson Blu brings new standard of excellence to Diyarbakir, in southeastern Turkey

Radisson Blu brings new standard of excellence to Diyarbakir, in southeastern Turkey   BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2017-Apr-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Blu, the iconic hotel brand driven by innovation and design, is proudly announcing the opening of a new hotel in Diyarbakir, Turkey. The latest Turkish addition to the Radisson Blu family brings a… Read the full press release