Ethiopian Airlines completes construction agreement with Unitechnik Systems GmbH and Varnero Construction for its cargo terminal 2

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2014-2-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ethiopian Airlines is pleased to announce the completion of a Turnkey contract Agreement for construction of its cargo terminal 2 and apron ,with Unitechnik Systems GmbH of Germany, and Varnero Construction on January 10, 2014. The total cost of the Cargo Terminal project is 107 million EURO. The construction of… Read the full press release

Ryanair introduced three times weekly service between Leeds Bradford – Girona Barcelona

Leeds, UK, 2014-2-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) are pleased to announce that Ryanair are introducing a three times weekly service to Girona Barcelona, serving the Costa Brava region in Spain commencing on 1st April 2014. Flights are scheduled to depart from LBA on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and will operate throughout the summer season… Read the full press release

Ease of flying directly to Scotland from Yorkshire’s gateway demonstrated in a flight with Flybe

Leeds, UK, 2014-2-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Fourteen PA’s and travel bookers were flown to Glasgow from Leeds Bradford Airport to demonstrate the ease of flying directly to Scotland from Yorkshire’s gateway airport with Flybe. The delegates experienced a day trip in Scotland’s largest city to sample how easily the regions businesses can travel to Scotland and back… Read the full press release

New-generation European helicopters: EASA certifies AgustaWestland’s AW189 and Airbus Helicopters’ EC175

Cologne, Germany, 2014-2-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued on Friday 7 February 2014 a Type Certificate to AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica Company, for the AW189 medium twin-engine helicopter. This certification occurs one week after Airbus Helicopters, an Airbus Group Company, completed the EASA Type Certification process for its EC175 medium twin-engine helicopter…. Read the full press release

IATA: Partnering to Shape Commercial Aviation’s Next Century

Singapore, 2014-2-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) emphasized the importance of industry-government partnership as the industry embarks on the second century of commercial aviation. “The most salient lesson of commercial aviation’s first century is the value of partnerships. Through partnership, industry and government made flying the safest way to travel. This is a… Read the full press release

Etihad Airways selected RMG Networks (RMGN) as its onboard media sales provider

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2014-2-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has appointed RMG Networks (RMGN), a leading provider of technology-driven video advertising and visual communications solutions, as its onboard media sales provider. RMG has a comprehensive network of partners and leading sales expertise to market the Etihad Airways media… Read the full press release

Etihad Airways raised almost half million dirhams in support of the Children’s Cancer Hospital Foundation 57357 in Egypt

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2014-2-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, raised almost half a million dirhams in support of the Children’s Cancer Hospital Foundation 57357 in Egypt through the charity marathon held last week as part of its “Colour Their Lives” campaign. The 57357 Hospital, located in Cairo, is one… Read the full press release

Tourism Australia announced Etihad Airways as its gold airline partner for the Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE14)

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2014-2-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tourism Australia today announced Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, as its gold airline partner for the Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE14), Australia’s largest annual travel and tourism business-to-business event taking place for the first time this year in Cairns. ATE14 will see around 600 ‘buyer’ delegates… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence named multiple winner in the 2014 Travelers’ Choice Awards

Cairo, Egypt, 2014-2-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence has been named as a multiple winner in the Top Luxury Hotels in Egypt and Top Hotels in Egypt categories  in the 2014 Travelers’ Choice Awards, coming in sixth and seventh respectively in the lists of Top 25 Hotels. In the 12th year of the awards, the world’s most… Read the full press release

Seafood: Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta announced Wednesday Night Seafood Galore at Seasons Café

Jakarta, Indonesia, 2014-2-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta presents Wednesday Night Seafood Galore, offering a selection of exquisite fresh seafood accompanied by free flow of draught Bintang beer at Seasons Café. Executive Sous Chef Tommy Zhu and team have prepared fresh fish, crab, clam, blue mussel, prawn and oyster complemented with selections of tasty Thai chili sauce, wasabi mayo, vinaigrette… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to attend the Singapore Airshow for the first time this year

Qatar Airways’ 787 Aircraft To Be On Static Display For Four Days First Time Participating In Asia’s Largest Airshow Doha, QATAR, 2014-2-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways has announced that it will be taking part in the Singapore Airshow for the first time this year. The airline will have its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on static display… Read the full press release

Maldives Marketing and PR Corporation and Tourism Industry of Maldives to attend FITUR Fair in Madrid, Spain from 22-26 January 2014

Maldives, 2014-2-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Maldives Marketing and PR Corporation (MMPRC) together with Tourism Industry of Maldives participated at the Feria Internacional de Turismo, FITUR Fair held in Madrid, Spain from 22-26 January 2014.  Fitur is one of the grand global events for the tourist industry and the leading trade show for the Latin American market.  Approximately… Read the full press release

Charity: Skyscanner announced partnership with PATA Foundation

Bangkok, Thailand, 2014-2-10 — /travelprnews.com/ —  Leading global travel search site Skyscanner today announced a partnership with the PATA Foundation, its first ever Charity of the Year in Asia Pacific. Throughout the course of 2014, Skyscanner and its employees across Asia Pacific will be helping to raise funds for the PATA Foundation as well as participate in charity projects… Read the full press release

Join Woodland Park Zoo for 10-day Kenya safari with zoo’s COO Bruce Bohmke

Seattle, WA, US, 2014-2-7 — /travelprnews.com/ — Trip informational session takes place February 13 at Woodland Park Zoo WHAT: Join Woodland Park Zoo for an information session about an unforgettable trip to Africa for a 10-day Kenya safari in June led by Bruce Bohmke, the zoo’s Chief Operations Officer, and a Classic Escapes representative. Touch down in… Read the full press release

Raffles Praslin Seychelles created special romance package for Valentine’s Day to celebrate its third anniversary

 A luxury romantic journey in paradise Third Anniversary offer from EUR 3,333 for 3 nights plus one complimentary night Seychelles, 2014-2-7 — /travelprnews.com/ — To celebrate its third anniversary since opening, Raffles Praslin, Seychelles has created a very special romance package for couples visiting the luxurious beach resort in February 2014. Guests can celebrate their anniversary, join… Read the full press release

The Las Vegas economy to receive multi-million dollar boost in 2014 thanks to new convention business and return of rotating shows

New and rotating shows to generate hundreds of millions of dollars in local non-gaming economic impact.  Las Vegas, NV, US, 2014-2-7 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Las Vegas economy is expected to receive a multi-million dollar boost this year thanks to the addition of new convention business and the return of rotating shows. The American Library Association’s annual… Read the full press release

Sochi 2014: Russian telecommunications company MegaFon to Demonstrate Fans’ Faces Enlarged by 3500 Times

Sochi, Russia, 2014-2-7 — /travelprnews.com/ — The MegaFon pavilion that belongs to one of the biggest Russian telecommunications companies has every opportunity to become the most notable pavilion at the Sochi Olympics. It resembles Mount Rushmore, but in the digital era. Its facade is comprised of 11,000 actuators, which transform the building’s facade into a three-dimensional portrait… Read the full press release

Sochi 2014: Ski jumper Simon Ammann to carry the Swiss flag at Friday’s Opening Ceremony

Sochi, Russia, 2014-2-7 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ski jumper Simon Ammann, a double gold medal winner in 2002 and 2010, will carry the Swiss flag at Friday’s Opening Ceremony. “This is my fifth Olympic Games and I’m looking for something extra. It will be nice,” said the 32-year-old. Alpine skier Benjamin Raich was initially given the honour but declined… Read the full press release

Sochi 2014: Former world champion Sarah Hendrickson admits that she looks up to Japanese rival Sara Takanashi

Sochi, Russia, 2014-2-7 — /travelprnews.com/ — Former world champion Sarah Hendrickson admits that she looks up to Japanese rival Sara Takanashi. Hendrickson tore knee ligaments in a fall last August and in her absence, the 17-year-old Takanashi has won 10 rounds in the defence of her World Cup title. “I really look up to Sara. She’s a… Read the full press release

Jersey’s Atlantic Hotel opens its doors for the 2014 season

Jersey, 2014-2-6 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, Thursday 6th February, marks the start of the 2014 season for Jersey’s Atlantic Hotel www.theatlantichotel.com as the luxury establishment opens its doors once again to visitors after its annual winter maintenance closure. Now, thanks to an ongoing programme of investment, guests can enjoy a variety of new and upgraded facilities including the latest… Read the full press release

Outrigger property in Phuket listed in the top ten family hotels in Thailand in TripAdvisor 2014 Travelers’ Choice Awards

Phuket, Thailand, 2014-2-6 — /travelprnews.com/ — fter only nine months open, the newest Outrigger property in Phuket has entered the top ten hotels for families in Thailand in the TripAdvisor 2014 Travelers’ Choice Awards. The resort has been hailed by online reviewers on TripAdvisor as the 8th best Hotel for Families in Thailand. The accolade was part… Read the full press release

Hampton by Hilton opens the Hampton by Hilton London Waterloo in central London

London, UK / McLean, VA, US, 2014-2-6 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hampton by Hilton welcomes a landmark addition to its portfolio with the opening of the Hampton by Hilton London Waterloo. It is the brand’s first hotel in central London and follows the recent launch of Hampton by Hilton London Gatwick Airport North Terminal, joining Hilton Worldwide’s global brand of over… Read the full press release

Air charter broker Air Partner selected by Twofour Group to fly the celebrity contestants for Channel 4’s hit show The Jump

Air Partner, the leading air charter broker, was delighted to be selected by Twofour Group to fly the celebrity contestants for Channel 4’s hit show The Jump. London, UK, 2014-2-6 — /travelprnews.com/ — Air Partner flew the celebrity contestants and the show’s team from Gatwick to Innsbruck for training on a Bombardier Dash 8 aircraft on 15… Read the full press release

The German National Tourist Board (GNTB) and the Alpine Tourist Commission (ATC) expand their cooperation in 2014

New York, NY, US, 2014-2-6 — /travelprnews.com/ — The German National Tourist Board (GNTB) and the Alpine Tourist Commission (ATC) are further expanding their cooperation in 2014. Under the umbrella of ATC, the national tourist boards of Germany, Austria and Switzerland have joined forces to market the Alpine region as a year-round destination for US travelers. They will emphasize the destination’s… Read the full press release

Luxair Luxembourg Airlines launched brand new mobile booking solution

Luxembourg, 2014-2-6 — /travelprnews.com/ — Luxair Luxembourg Airlines has improved its eService offer and opened up a brand new mobile booking solution. Thus, customers can look up, select and book their flights directly on their mobile devices. The mobile website mobile.luxair.lu allows customers to access valuable Luxair services at all times, by connecting from their smartphone or tablet. The… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group launched the Holiday Inn Club Vacations® brand’s Bonus Points Offer

Latest Deal Rewards Guests with IHG® Rewards Club Bonus Points Leading Up to a Free Night Stay Atlanta, GA, US, 2014-2-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group) today announced the launch of the Holiday Inn Club Vacations® brand’s Bonus Points Offer in celebration of the brand’s five year anniversary. For hotel stays now through May 23, 2014, guests… Read the full press release

Gunther Träger appointed new Press Spokesman at Frankfurt-based Steigenberger Hotel Group

Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2014-2-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Frankfurt-based Steigenberger Hotel Group is strengthening its Communications Team with effect from 1 February 2014. Gunther Träger will take on the role of new Press Spokesman. As Steigenberger continues to expand, the main focus of his work will be on positioning the company, which is steeped in tradition,… Read the full press release

The Calgary Airport Authority made Alberta’s Top Employers list for the fifth time

Calgary, Canada, 2014-2-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — Once again, The Calgary Airport Authority is pleased to be on the list of Alberta’s Top Employers. This prestigious list recognizes employers that are leaders in offering exceptional places to work. This is the fifth time that the Authority has been acknowledged for cultivating a vibrant work environment. “It is a tremendous… Read the full press release

Austria’s Olympic team flies to Sochi aboard Austrian Airlines

• Austria’s Olympic team heading to Olympic gold on flight OS2763 • Nine Olympic medalists on board Vienna, Austria, 2014-2-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — This morning flight OS2763 of Austrian Airlines departed from Vienna to the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics. In addition to the many athletes and trainers, a total of nine previous Olympic medalists who have won… Read the full press release

Air Transport World ranked Aeroflot Group in European Top 5 and World Top 20 Airlines based on revenue passenger turnover in 2013

Moscow, Russia, 2014-2-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aeroflot Group has been ranked among the leading global airlines in terms of revenue passenger turnover in 2013. The rating was published by the influential international journal Air Transport World. The turnover rate achieved by the Group during 11 months of the last year — 79 billion passenger-kilometers — allowed… Read the full press release