OurAfrica.Travel Wraps Up 2024 Virtual Trade Show on a High Note, Emphasizing Sustainability and Community Engagement

OurAfrica.Travel 2024 Organisers Storm Napier and Allie Hunt

(IN SHORT) The OurAfrica.Travel 2024 virtual trade show concluded with remarkable success, boasting increased participation and engagement compared to the previous two years. With 222 exhibitors, 479 buyers, and 23 media attendees from around the world, the event facilitated over 8,500 meetings and exchanged over 44,000 messages over five days. The organizers emphasized the show’s… Read the full press release

OurAfrica.Travel 2024: Connecting the World to African Tourism

OurAfrica.Travel 2024

(IN SHORT) The fifth edition of OurAfrica.Travel is set to take place from February 5 to 9, 2024. This digital travel trade show aims to connect global buyers with African and Indian Ocean properties and suppliers. Over 170 exhibitors, 280 buyers, and 20 media representatives have already registered. The event emphasizes collaboration and supports charitable… Read the full press release

Unlock Massive Savings on London Train Fares: New Research Reveals How to Slash Costs for Business Travel

(IN SHORT) Good Travel Management has conducted research on train fares to London from various UK stations, revealing significant potential savings for travelers who book in advance for business meetings. Stations like Liverpool Central and Liverpool Lime Street offer the highest savings of up to 87%, with advanced bookings costing as little as £23.00 compared… Read the full press release

Metrolink and Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Expand Codeshare Program for Greater Travel Flexibility Between Los Angeles and Ventura

(IN SHORT) Metrolink, the regional passenger rail service in Southern California, has collaborated with the LOSSAN Rail Corridor Agency, responsible for managing the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner service, to enhance their existing codeshare program. Starting today, passengers with valid tickets for either Metrolink or Pacific Surfliner services can board either train between Los Angeles and Ventura…. Read the full press release

ERL Collaborates with SITA to Introduce Advanced Check-in and Bag Drop Services at KL City Air Terminal

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2023-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Express Rail Link Sdn Bhd (ERL) signed a service agreement with aviation technology provider SITA to equip ERL with SITA Check-in Kiosks and SITA Self Bag Drop services at KL City Air Terminal in KL Sentral.  The new facilities are expected to be installed and operational by Q2 2024…. Read the full press release

Orient Express Marks 140th Anniversary with a Vision ‘Beyond A World of Dreams

Paris, France, 2023-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — In a tribute to the past, celebration of the present and looking toward the future, Orient Express proudly marks its 140th anniversary today, October 4th, 2023. Commemorating the very moment when Georges Nagelmackers’ Orient Express embarked on its inaugural journey from Paris to Constantinople in 1883, Orient… Read the full press release

KLM Expands Air/Rail Product in Support of Sustainability Efforts with Additional Seats on Thalys Trains

Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2023-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — KLM has purchased additional seats on four Thalys trains for transfer passengers travelling between Amsterdam and Brussels this summer. The extra seats form part of KLM’s efforts to scale down its four daily flights still operated between Amsterdam and Brussels. The extended air/rail product will be available… Read the full press release

OurAfrica.Travel Returns 20 – 24 February

Cape Town, South Africa, 2023-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — OurAfrica.Travel returns this month, connecting eager buyers with exhibitors from across Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands. Organisers of OurAfrica.Travel, Allie Hunt and Storm Napier Now in its 4th year this virtual B2B tradeshow provides a platform for those selling the African and Indian Ocean… Read the full press release

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Announces Four New Winter Journeys to French Alps: Luxurious Train to Access Ski Resorts in December 2023

LONDON, UK, 2023-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The original icon of the rails, Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, A Belmond Train, Europe, unveils four new winter journeys between Paris and the French Alps. Launching in December 2023, the blue-and-gold carriages will glide through some of France’s most untouched countryside and up to the alpine train stations of… Read the full press release

Emirates to Offer High-Speed, Global Inflight Broadband on 50 New A350s Powered by Inmarsat’s GX Aviation

Dubai, UAE, 2023-Jan-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates will offer passengers yet another opportunity to ‘fly better’, with new high-speed, inflight broadband powered by Inmarsat’s GX Aviation, onboard 50 new Airbus A350 aircraft – scheduled to enter service in 2024. The new agreement will significantly improve the passenger experience with enhanced connectivity and greater global… Read the full press release

Record Breaking Year for London Luton Airport: Welcomes Over 13 Million Passengers in 2022

Luton, UK, 2023-Jan-12 — /Travel PR News/ — A busy Christmas period saw London Luton Airport (LLA) welcome 1.1 million passengers in December. The successful close to the year included LLA’s busiest Christmas Day on record that saw over 12,000 departing passengers welcomed through its doors, taking the airport’s 2022 passenger total to over 13.1… Read the full press release

Orient Express to bring its virtual immersion concept to international design fair: Design Miami/

Paris, France, 2022-Dec-01 — /Travel PR News/ — One month after its Parisian event, Orient Express Revelation: Once upon a time, there was the future Orient Express train, is heading to Miami from November 30 to December 4 for the 18th edition of the international Design Miami/ fair. Guests will discover the legendary train via… Read the full press release

OURAFRICA.TRAVEL 2023 OPENS FOR REGISTRATION

OurAfrica.Travel 2023 Opens for registration

Cape Town, South Africa, 2022-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The fourth OurAfrica.Travel virtual trade show will run from 20 – 24 February 2023 – offering an affordable, trusted, accessible and inclusive opportunity for the African & Indian Ocean Islands travel trade to connect with global buyers. The 2023 trade show will be condensed into… Read the full press release

Accor unveils first images of the future Orient Express train

Once Upon a Time… There was the future Orient Express Train Paris, France, 2022-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — 140 years ago, Georges Nagelmackers turned his dream into reality by launching the first luxury Orient Express trains. Today (19 October 2022), the legend continues with the unveiling of the future Orient Express train. Completely re-imagined,… Read the full press release

Metrolink announces 30% discount to celebrate its upcoming 30th anniversary

Loyal riders to receive more perks with Monthly Pass in celebration of Metrolink’s 30th anniversary LOS ANGELES, CA, 2022-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — In celebration of its upcoming 30th anniversary on Oct. 26, Metrolink has introduced a 30 percent sale on its Monthly Pass. The 30% discount is open to all Metrolink riders for three months… Read the full press release

Grant Funds Provide 50% Discount for California Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Card Holders

Grant Funds Provide 50% Discount for EBT Card Holders LOS ANGELES, CA, 2022-Sep-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Beginning today (SEPTEMBER 01, 2022), Metrolink passengers with a California Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card are eligible for a 50 percent discount on all Metrolink tickets and passes. Riders can use their EBT card at any Metrolink station ticket… Read the full press release

Pet Travel: Everything You Need to Know

LOS ANGELES, 2022-Jul-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Pets have long since provided incomparable companionship and it is getting harder to go away on long trips without them. Referred to as man’s best friends, pets have slowly become part of the family and become hard to disregard in most societies. Therefore, when you next plan… Read the full press release

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Thalys trial air-rail service for Amsterdam-Brussels transfer passengers

Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2022-Jul-22 — /Travel PR News/ — KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Thalys will today (18 July 2022) launch their previously announced partnership that will see KLM buying seats aboard the Thalys high-speed train for transfer passengers travelling between Schiphol and Brussels. This will allow KLM to operate one less flight between Amsterdam and… Read the full press release

PNR Status Checking and PNR Confirmation Prediction

PNR Status

Mumbai, India, 2022-Jul-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The railway also carries more than a million tonnes of freight, and to support this, it has more than 1.6 million apprentices employed on a permanent basis. In fact, the Chinese Army is the only entity that has more employees regarding size, and work carried out. According… Read the full press release

Why You Need To Be Serious About PNR?

PNR

Mumbai, India, 2022-Jul-16 — /Travel PR News/ — PNR is definitely the abbreviation employed for a passenger name document. This identify report contains thorough information and facts about the traveller’s route within the passenger stored during the database for the desktop computer reservation program (CRS). It is always marked by a significant range ten digits… Read the full press release

Workations, The Future? Or Just Another Travel Trend

LOS ANGELES, 2022-Jul-12 — /Travel PR News/ — There is no doubt that the pandemic has had a tremendous impact on how we live and work today. The past two and half years have seen an overhaul of a system we once imagined untouchable. Terms like hybrid work and remote work sprung forth in a… Read the full press release

Orient Express, artisan of travel since 1883, returns with the support of Accor

Paris, France, 2022-Jun-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Almost 140 years after the first Orient Express luxury trains changed rail travel forever, the legend continues. Orient Express, artisan of travel since 1883, announces the return of its legendary train and a new and unique format. With the support of Accor and leadership of its Chairman… Read the full press release

Top 3 Best Train Apps for Indian Railway Passengers

Mumbai, India, 2022-Jun-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Are you looking forward to a train journey and want to be informed of all train-related information in just a single power-packed application? Many packed-with-features rail enquiry apps are available to make your journey easy and hassle-free. These apps can help you make your journey comfortable. You… Read the full press release

Digitalization Has Simplified Train PNR Status Enquiry

live pnr status

Mumbai, India, 2022-Jun-20 — /Travel PR News/ — People look forward for comfort while traveling, but in the absence of right information at the right time, the rail travel and its planning could turn out to be a pain. Instances such as PNR status not getting confirmed, one can’t even get the probability of its… Read the full press release

Why IRCTC a boon for Indian Railway Passengers?

IRCTC

Mumbai, India, 2022-Jun-16 — /Travel PR News/ — IRCTC has become synonym to the Indian railway system these days as the major of the transactions that happened in this e-age is through online portals and at that IRCTC has got more visits every hour than any of the Indian sites of retail merchandise we know…. Read the full press release

SITA to securely integrate SNCF Voyageurs’s back-office activities to its partner airlines

Seamless integration of rail and airline systems provides a smoother journey for passengers. Paris, France, 2022-May-31 — /Travel PR News/ — As more airlines operating in France offer their passengers train and air ticketing options, French rail operator SNCF Voyageurs has reconfirmed SITA, the leading IT provider to the air transport industry, to securely and… Read the full press release

Metrolink provided free rides on Earth Day to encourage people in helping improve air quality in southern California

Los Angeles, CA, 2022-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Metrolink provided free rides today ( APRIL 22, 2022) on Earth Day to encourage people to take the train and help the air quality in southern California. Riding the train instead of driving can lessen CO2 emissions and limit harmful pollutants released into the environment. Metrolink… Read the full press release

Metrolink switches to renewable fuel

Los Angeles, CA, 2022-Apr-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (APRIL 13, 2022), Metrolink publicly shared its switch to renewable fuel, making the agency the first in the nation to completely power all its locomotives by the cleaner burning alternative. “It’s a proud achievement to be the first rail agency in the nation to use… Read the full press release

Metrolink to provide free rides all day On Earth Day, Friday, April 22

Los Angeles, CA, 2022-Apr-15 — /Travel PR News/ — On Earth Day, Friday, April 22, Metrolink will provide free rides all day on all Metrolink trains, with no ticket required. Riders can board a Metrolink train at any station throughout the six-county area for transportation wherever Metrolink trains travel. Riders are also invited to visit… Read the full press release

Rayna Tours and Travels participated in OTM 2022

Rayna Tours in OTM 2022

Dubai, UAE, 2022-Apr-08 — /Travel PR News/ —Rayna Tours recently attended the OTM Mumbai show which took place from March 14th to March 16th 2022 at Bombay Exhibition Centre. As the name indicates, Outbound Travel Mart (OTM) is the country’s only travel show that is exclusively created for outbound travel. As the Asia-Pacific’s leading B2B… Read the full press release