Brussels Airport offers its passengers even greater comfort with the inauguration of new triple passenger boarding bridge

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Apr-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (19 April 2018), Brussels Airport has inaugurated the new triple passenger boarding bridge. For the occasion, Emirates carried out a one-off flight with an Airbus A380. Thanks to the new bridge, the airport can offer its passengers even greater comfort and passengers will be able to board… Read the full press release

Brussels Airport inaugurates two spanking new plane spotting platforms for aviation enthusiasts

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Apr-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Along with hundreds of plane spotters and officials from the neighbouring municipalities of Steenokkerzeel and Zaventem, Brussels Airport has inaugurated two spanking new plane spotting platforms. Apart from offering a great view of the airport, the platforms allow aviation enthusiasts to engage in their favourite pastime in all… Read the full press release

British Airways expands its Chinese cabin crew on its flights to and from China

Over a third of cabin crew on Beijing and Shanghai flights will be Chinese nationals, fluent in Mandarin Support for Chinese customers on the ground at Heathrow Terminal 5 also increased LONDON, 2018-Apr-20 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is doubling the number of Chinese cabin crew on its flights to and from China, so… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways recognised with a Special Recognition Award as the inaugural IOSA programme airline

Airline was the first to complete IOSA in 2003 and has maintained 100 per cent compliance for every audit since IATA awards Qatar Airways on 15th Anniversary of IOSA Programme DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Apr-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways was again recognised for its outstanding safety performance record at the International Air Transport Association (IATA)… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways announces new codeshare partnership with Air Italy

New codeshare will provide Qatar Airways passengers greater connectivity to domestic destinations across Italy Award-winning airline acquired 49 per cent of AQA Holding in 2017, the parent company of Air Italy DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Apr-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to announce a new codeshare agreement with Air Italy, starting 24 April…. Read the full press release

Qatar Duty Free opens Maison Christian Dior boutique at the Hamad International Airport

The new Maison Christian Dior collection has arrived with a unique offering including two fragrances created exclusively for the Middle Eastern consumer, available at Qatar Duty Free DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Apr-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Duty Free (QDF), in conjunction with Parfums Christian Dior, has opened a one-of-a-kind boutique for passengers travelling through the… Read the full press release

Fujian and Macao tourism bodies hold the “The Maritime Silk Road” Destinations Promotion and Dinner in Melbourne, Australia

Macau, 2018-Apr-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) and the Fujian Provincial Tourism Development Commission partnered up to promote their destinations in Melbourne and Sydney from 16 to 18 April, encouraging visitations to Fujian and Macao in one trip through the destinations promotions and dinners held. Riding on the mission, MGTO… Read the full press release

Virgin trials its state-of-the-art Azuma train in Sunderland and Lincoln in preparation for its roll out on the east coast from next year

LONDON, UK, 2018-Apr-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Virgin’s state-of-the-art Azuma train made its inaugural visit to Sunderland and Lincoln this week as preparations to transform rail services gather pace. The iconic train, which takes its name from the Japanese word for “east”, will be rolled out on Virgin Trains’ east coast from next year,… Read the full press release

Emirates to showcase its new Boeing 777-300ER First Class Private Suite at the Arabian Travel Market 2018

Dubai, UAE, 2018-Apr-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates will unveil its new Boeing 777-300ER First Class Private Suite exhibit at the Arabian Travel Market 2018 (ATM). The region’s leading travel and tourism exhibition will run from 22 – 25 April. This year marks Emirates’ 25th year of partnership and commitment to ATM. When the exhibition… Read the full press release

Emirates announces special early bird fares for UAE travellers

Early bird travellers from the UAE can take advantage of competitive fares to global destinations Dubai, UAE, 2018-Apr-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates is offering special early bird fares for UAE travellers to destinations within its global network. Travellers who book in advance can enjoy special fares starting today until 30 April 2018 and applies… Read the full press release

dnata earns certification for Good Distribution Practice by the UK Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency

Accreditation from UK Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency reinforces ground handler’s commitment to quality and safety LONDON, UK, 2018-Apr-19 — /Travel PR News/ —  Global air services provider and UK’s leading ground handler, dnata, has been awarded certification for Good Distribution Practice (GDP) by the UK Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (UK MHRA)…. Read the full press release

Vacation Rentals by Choice Hotels brand expands with more than 20,000 new properties

Vacation Rentals by Choice Hotels bolsters brand portfolio with more than 20,000 new properties ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Apr-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, announced a major addition to its leisure offerings with the expansion of the Vacation Rentals by Choice Hotels brand. The brand… Read the full press release

Avis Car Rental opens its flagship location at Chitose International Airport on Hokkaidō Island, Japan

PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2018-Apr-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Avis Car Rental, the leading international car rental brand in Asia, today announced its return to the Japanese market with the opening of its flagship location at Chitose International Airport on Hokkaidō Island. The opening is the first of several planned this year, with locations at Fukuoka… Read the full press release

Shannon Group sponsors the Frank McCourt Creative Writing Festival at the University of Limerick from May 3rd to 6th

Shannon, Ireland, 2018-Apr-18 — /Travel PR News/ — This May Bank Holiday Weekend, from May 3rd to 6th, the Frank McCourt Creative Writing Summer School at the University of Limerick has the potential to ignite a creative flame and inspire new generations of budding authors, Shannon Group Chairman Rose Hynes has stated. Speaking at the launch… Read the full press release

Wizz Air launches direct flights from Vienna to Málaga and Eindhoven

BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2018-Apr-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, one of Europe’s fastest growing airlines, announced today further expanding its low fare network from Austria by introducing two new destinations from Vienna to Málaga and Eindhoven. The new service to Eindhoven will be the first direct connection from Vienna and will be operated twice a week. The second… Read the full press release

flydubai inaugurates daily flights to Congolese capital, Kinshasa with enroute stop in Entebbe

Dubai-based carrier launches daily flights to Kinshasa with enroute stop in Entebbe flydubai’s network in Africa grows to 13 destinations across 10 countries DUBAI, UAE, 2018-Apr-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai-based flydubai’s inaugural flight touched down yesterday at N’djili Airport (Kinshasa International Airport – FIH).  flydubai will operate daily flights to N’djili Airport with an… Read the full press release

Historic Environment Scotland: Scotland’s heritage attractions hit 5,041,297 visitor milestone throughout the 2017/18 financial year

EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-Apr-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Scotland’s heritage attractions have hit a record milestone, welcoming more than 5 million people for the first ever time in a single year. Historic Environment Scotland (HES), who manage over 300 Historic Scotland visitor attractions across the country representing more than 5,000 years of Scottish history, are celebrating a 17% increase… Read the full press release

Airbnb launches an initiative to drive local, authentic and sustainable tourism in countries and cities across the globe

San Francisco, CA, 2018-Apr-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (APRIL 17 2018), Airbnb launched the Office of Healthy Tourism, an initiative to drive local, authentic and sustainable tourism in countries and cities across the globe. Along with the launch of the Office, Airbnb is also releasing data that shows the benefits of healthy tourism… Read the full press release

The 2018 Ryanair Novice’s Steeplechase to take place on 26th April at the Punchestown Festival

DUBLIN, Ireland, 2018-Apr-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Ireland’s favourite airline today (17 Apr) got under starter’s orders for the 2018 Ryanair Novice’s Steeplechase at the Punchestown Festival, with just one week to go to until one of the highlights in the Irish National Hunt racing calendar. The Grade 1 Ryanair Novice’s Steeplechase will take… Read the full press release

Ryanair announces additional 19 Summer 2018 routes now on sale at Ryanair.com

DUBLIN, Ireland, 2018-Apr-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline today (16 Apr) announced an additional 19 Summer 2018 routes from Austria and Germany to Mallorca and other sun destinations, all of which are on sale now on Ryanair.com, the world’s most visited airline website. Ryanair’s sales agreement with Laudamotion.com now means that even… Read the full press release

Zoo Atlanta and the Atlanta Humane Society to host pet adoption event on Saturday, April 28, 2018

Meet your new best friend just outside the Zoo on April 28. Atlanta, GA, 2018-Apr-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Atlanta’s oldest cultural destination and Atlanta’s oldest private charitable organization team up where their missions meet – a commitment to animals – at ZooPaws hosted by Zoo Atlanta and the Atlanta Humane Society on Saturday, April… Read the full press release

S7 Airlines to start new service from Novosibirsk to Tomsk starting 3 June 2018

Novosibirsk, Russia, 2018-Apr-18 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a oneworld® global airline alliance member, launches flights from Novosibirsk to Tomsk starting 3 June 2018. Tickets for the new flight are available now. Scheduled flights of S7 Airlines will be performed on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. Flights will depart from Novosibirsk at 11:55 and arrive in Tomsk… Read the full press release

Leipzig/Halle Airport welcomes Pobeda’s new service to Moscow

Pobeda started linking Leipzig/Halle with Moscow today. The Russian budget airline is flying to Moscow Vnukovo Airport three times a week. Schkeuditz, Germany, 2018-Apr-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The flights between Leipzig/Halle and Moscow take off every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The airline is using Boeing 737-800 aircraft on this route. Moscow Vnukovo, which… Read the full press release

RCI welcomes five new resorts in Japan to its RCI Weeks program

Singapore, 2018-Apr-18 — /Travel PR News/ — RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange recently welcomed five new resorts in Japan to its RCI Weeks program, adding new holiday options to its 3.8 million global exchange members. These five properties are located across Japan in popular tourist destinations, including three new cities for RCI Members –… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean Cruises introduces new feature to its leading agent reservation system, Espresso

MIAMI, FL, 2018-Apr-18 — /Travel PR News/ — In today’s fast-paced travel industry, where new automated innovations equal increased productivity, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) introduces another feature to its leading agent reservation system, Espresso. By popular demand, travel professionals now are able to go online to seamlessly transfer one or more individual client bookings into their… Read the full press release

The Club SJC voted the No. 1 airport service and amenity by USA Today readers in the 2018 Reader’s Choice

Airport Lounge Development’s The Club SJC was voted the No. 1 airport service and amenity by USA Today readers in the 2018 Reader’s Choice. DALLAS, TX, 2018-Apr-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Airport Lounge Development Inc. (ALD), the global provider of premium shared-use lounges, today announced that The Club SJC at Norman Y. Mineta San… Read the full press release

Judy M. Ross, A.A.E. promoted to Assistant Director of Aviation for Mineta San José International Airport

Industry Leader and Experienced Manager at Silicon Valley’s Airport Selected after National Search San José, Calif, 2018-Apr-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Judy M. Ross, A.A.E., has been promoted to Assistant Director of Aviation for Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) by Director of Aviation John Aitken after a national recruitment. Ross has served as Interim… Read the full press release

London Gatwick announces St Catherine’s Hospice and Kent, Surrey, and Sussex Air Ambulance Trust as its local and national charity partners

Gatwick announces two year partnerships with St Catherine’s Hospice and Kent, Surrey, and Sussex Air Ambulance Trust Gatwick staff have voted to renew local partnership with St Catherine’s Hospice Charities join airport’s longstanding partnership with TravelCare LONDON, UK, 2018-Apr-17 — /Travel PR News/ — London Gatwick has today announced its local and national charity partners for… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport becomes an IATA regional training partner

BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2018-Apr-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Budapest Airport (BUD) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the largest trade association of the world’s airlines, have concluded a partnership agreement. As part of the cooperation, BUD has become an IATA “regional training partner”, which means that some of the international trainings organized by IATA… Read the full press release

South African Airways announces key appointments to assist with its turnaround plan

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 2018-Apr-17 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways (SAA) has announced a number of key appointments to fill the critical skills gap at the airline as it forges ahead with implementing its turnaround. The airline is aggressively implementing its turnaround plan aimed at returning the company to financial sustainability, with leadership driving… Read the full press release