flydubai becomes the first national carrier for the UAE to offer direct flights from Dubai to Helsinki

Dubai-based carrier becomes the first UAE national carrier to offer year-round direct flights to Finland The new route is code-shared with Emirates and gives passengers access to more than 200 destinations worldwide on the combined network DUBAI, UAE, 2018-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai has inaugurated its new daily service to Helsinki becoming the first… Read the full press release

EWR, JFK, LGA & SWF now provide passengers with free, unlimited access to high-speed Wi-Fi

High-speed Wi-Fi allows passengers to easily stream, download and browse internet throughout airports during unlimited free sessions Part of agency’s commitment to best-in-class customer service offers seamless, high-speed experience at all Port Authority airports at time of record passenger volumes New York, NY, 2018-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — In a major improvement from past… Read the full press release

Radisson Hospitality announces signing of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Rome Fiumicino International Airport

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hospitality AB, publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Sweden and part of Radisson Hotel Group, is proud to announce the signing of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Rome Fiumicino International Airport. The fourth Radisson Blu to arrive in Italy, the new hotel will be part of a long-term plan… Read the full press release

Jet Aviation successfully performed two simultaneous 192-month C-Checks on Gulfstream GVs in Dubai

Basel, Switzerland, 2018-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Aviation is pleased to announce it successfully performed two simultaneous 192-month C-Checks on Gulfstream GVs in Dubai. Both checks were combined with a number of service bulletins. The company recently redelivered the aircraft to two separate customers. As a factory authorized service center for Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, Jet Aviation’s maintenance… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean International inducted into TTG Travel Awards’ Travel Hall of Fame

SINGAPORE, 2018-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International has sailed to a new milestone with its induction into TTG Travel Awards’ Travel Hall of Fame today, after winning the “Best Cruise Operator” Award for 10 consecutive years starting back in 2008. The company received the award at the 29th Annual TTG Travel Awards 2018 ceremony… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean International named Best Cruise Line – Asia Pacific and Best Cruise Line – Family at Travel Weekly Asia 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards

SINGAPORE, 2018-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International is once again named Best Cruise Line – Asia Pacific and Best Cruise Line – Family of Travel Weekly Asia 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards, at a ceremony in Singapore last evening. The global cruise brand has been a winner of Travel Weekly Asia awards since their inception in 2015…. Read the full press release

Discover Brussels and sample delicious Belgian specialities during The Brussels Airport Marathon & Half Marathon on Sunday 28th October

Brussels, Belgium, 2018-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — On Sunday 28th October, marathon and half marathon runners will flock to Brussels to discover our European capital on foot. The Brussels Airport Marathon & Half Marathon is an increasingly international event: a record number of participants (28%) will come from outside the country. Runners can still register… Read the full press release

Gatwick Airport as headline sponsor for the Big Bang Fair South East, UK’s biggest single celebration of STEM for young people

Gatwick’s education programme designed to help young people gain confidence, raise aspirations and offer opportunities they may not otherwise have had Airport will be headline sponsor which enables Big Bang Fair to run over two days Sponsorship to highlight the importance and relevance of STEM subjects in the world of work, including among the 24000… Read the full press release

Zero emission fuel cell electric double-deck bus launched at Gatwick’s Annual Transport Forum

Fuel cell electric bus trial to be run on Metrobus Fastway service 100 Airport has increased its financial support for local buses so that services can run during early mornings, evenings and weekend Gatwick’s staff car-pooling service saves 20,025 vehicle miles, 7,009g of NOx and 8,230kg of CO2 since launching just two months ago GATWICK,… Read the full press release

SAS offers young travelers even lower ticket prices with the launch of SAS Youth Go Light

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2018-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — SAS launches SAS Youth Go Light, connecting Nordic countries and the US from 31 October 2018.  In addition, even lower prices are currently available on all classes of youth tickets. SAS Youth Tickets are always CO2-compensated. Now, young travelers can choose to fly with cabin baggage only and enjoy even… Read the full press release

UNWTO/GTERC Asia Tourism Trends – 2018 report shows Asia and the Pacific outperforming all world regions in growth in international arrivals

Madrid, Spain, 2018-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), in partnership with the Global Tourism Economy Research Centre (GTERC), presented its Asia Tourism Trends Report today (23 October 2018) at the Global Tourism Economy Forum in Macao (China). The report shows Asia and the Pacific outperforming all world regions in growth in… Read the full press release

British Airways and KidZania encourage children to consider an exciting career in aviation

British Airways and KidZania are encouraging the next generation of children to fly 125,000 children have so far taken the controls of an aircraft at the British Airways Aviation Academy 15 per cent discount at KidZania London for British Airways customers LONDON, UK, 2018-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is encouraging its youngest customers… Read the full press release

CDA unveils new photo exhibit featuring images of BCIA and various landmarks in Beijing at O’Hare International Airport

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, 2018-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (October 23, 2018), the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) , representatives from Sister Airport Beijing Capital International Airport (BCIA) and Choose Chicago joined CDA representatives for the unveiling of a new photo exhibit at O’Hare International Airport. The exhibit, consisting of 24 panels, is on display in O’Hare’s Terminal 5 International Arrivals Hall and… Read the full press release

The Gerald R. Ford International Airport opens new parking area, The Cell Phone & Ride Share Lot

Grand Rapids, Mich., 2018-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GFIA) has a new, expanded parking area for those waiting to pick up passengers. The Cell Phone & Ride Share Lot opened today (October 18, 2018) and includes 30 spaces for individuals waiting for passenger arrivals, along with 30 spaces to… Read the full press release

MSC Cruises prepares to welcome guests on board MSC Magnifica for its first World Cruise on January 5th, 2019

MSC Magnifica prepares to set sail from Genoa on January 5th Four can’t-miss overland excursions that can be pre-booked by guests Visit 49 bucket list destinations in one trip, with over 250 exciting shore excursions Geneva, Switzerland, 2018-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — As MSC Cruises, prepares to welcome guests on board MSC Magnifica for the Company’s… Read the full press release

Silver Airways participates in ‘Girls in Aviation Day’ with valued industry partners in Orlando

Fort Lauderdale, Fla., 2018-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The Central Florida Chapter of Women in Aviation International (WAI) recently hosted a “Girls in Aviation Day” event in conjunction with other chapters from around the world at Orlando International Airport to provide young women from Orlando-area high schools the opportunity to learn about the many… Read the full press release

Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai’s signature Spanish restaurant, Albero announces the launch of its autumn season menu

Shanghai, China, 2018-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai’s signature Spanish restaurant, Albero, is proud to announce the launch of its autumn season menu. At Albero, the focus has always been to showcase high quality, seasonal ingredients in authentic Spanish dishes that come with a twist. This autumn, let us take you in… Read the full press release

Norwegian Reward adds new car rental partner, Avis Car Rental

Fornebu, Norway, 2018-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian Reward, the loyalty programme of Norwegian, is continuing its growth by adding a new car rental partner, Avis Car Rental. The new partnership will allow Reward members to earn points towards cheaper and free Norwegian flights when booking car rental at destinations around the world at www.norwegianreward.com Norwegian… Read the full press release

EVA Air celebrates the delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

TAIPEI, TAIWAN, 2018-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — EVA Air showcased its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner in a grand debut event at Evergreen Aviation Technologies Corp.’s Hangar No. 3. EVA Chairman Steve Lin officially hosted the event and welcomed Taiwan’s aviation authorities, travel agencies, air cargo freight forwarders, EVA social media fans and employees. Approximately… Read the full press release

Radisson Hospitality announces the signing of 2nd Radisson RED in Georgia — Radisson RED Tbilisi Old Town set to open in 2020

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hospitality AB, publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Sweden and part of Radisson Hotel Group, is proud to announce the signing of the second Radisson RED in Georgia. The new Radisson RED Tbilisi Old Town, Georgia, is set to open its doors in late 2020. This upscale, select-service… Read the full press release

Lonely Planet lists Scotland’s Highlands and Islands amongst top 10 ‘Best in Travel’ destinations for 2019

EDINBURGH, 2018-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Scotland’s Highlands and Islands* have earned their place as one of the top must-see destinations in the world in 2019. Travel authority, Lonely Planet, has today (23 October) revealed that the regions have been listed amongst its top 10 ‘Best in Travel’ destinations for 2019 – the only… Read the full press release

Park’N Fly Launches Aeroplan Bonus Mile Offer

Toronto, Canada, 2018-Oct-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Park’N Fly, Canada’s premier off airport parking provider, announced today a new promotion aimed at rewarding Aeroplan members. Until December 21, 2018, Aeroplan members can earn 250 bonus Aeroplan Miles when they stay at Park’N Fly’s Valet locations in Toronto, Winnipeg and Vancouver – and Self Park… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines launches KrisConnect Programme to make information and functionalities on its digital platforms more readily available to partners

Singapore, 2018-Oct-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines (SIA) today announced the launch of its KrisConnect Programme, an initiative to make information and functionalities on SIA’s digital platforms more readily available to partners, enhancing the overall customer experience. The KrisConnect Programme makes use of Application Program Interfaces (API) technology such as those from IATA’s New… Read the full press release

AC Hotels by Marriott opens 126-room AC Hotel San Jose Escazú, its first Hotel in Costa Rica

Located in Avenida Escazú in San José, this is the first AC Hotel by Marriott in Costa Rica and fourth in Central America San Jose, Costa Rica, 2018-Oct-23 — /Travel PR News/ — AC Hotels by Marriott, a design-led European lifestyle hotel brand from Marriott International, recently announced the opening of the AC Hotel San… Read the full press release

Abu Dhabi International Airport welcomes IndiGo’s inaugural flight to and from India

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2018-Oct-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The low-cost Indian carrier to offer two new daily services, connecting AUH with Cochin International Airport and Calicut International Airport. Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) today (16 Oct 2018) welcomed the IndiGo’s inaugural flight to and from India, commencing daily flights that connect the… Read the full press release

Robert Pletzin appointed new Head of Press at Swedavia

Stockholm, Sweden, 2018-Oct-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Swedavia appoints Robert Pletzin as its new Head of Press as of today (2018-10-16), with the responsibility for media relations at Swedavias ten Swedish airports, including Stockholm Arlanda Airport. Robert Pletzin has for a number of years worked with communication in various roles at Swedish energy group Vattenfall,… Read the full press release

Hilton Hua Hin Resort & Spa welcomes back “Josie Band” at its Beer House from now until December 31, 2018

The only live band to perform in the heart of Hua Hin city HUA HIN, THAILAND, 2018-Oct-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Hua Hin Resort & Spa welcomes back “Josie Band”, an all-time favorite live band to perform at the resort’s Beer House, Mondays to Saturdays, from 9:30 pm onwards. ‘Josie Band’ will take the stage… Read the full press release

Aeroflot takes home three category wins and the Grand Prix at the Golden World Awards

Moscow, Russia, 2018-Oct-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot has become the first ever Russian company to take the Grand Prix at the Golden World Awards, the leading global awards for the PR industry. Aeroflot also took three category wins at this year’s awards, which were announced in Barcelona. Aeroflot’s “Sulimov Dogs” Facebook project took the… Read the full press release

Massport appoints FBI Special Agent Harold H. Shaw to the position of Chief Security Officer

Harold H. Shaw has extensive expertise in counterterrorism and cyber security Boston, MA, 2018-Oct-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) Board of Directors today (October 18, 2018) voted to approve the hiring of Harold H. Shaw to the position of Chief Security Officer, overseeing the offices of Corporate Security and Emergency… Read the full press release

Japan Airlines and Vietjet begin sales of their codeshare flights

Tokyo, Japan, 2018-Oct-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) and new-age airline Vietjet today (October 19, 2018) announced that the carriers` will begin sales of their codeshare flights starting October 23. Vietjet and JAL signed a Memorandum of Understanding for commercial cooperation in 2017 and will now offer codeshare flights on domestic destinations in… Read the full press release