FirstGroup achieved record passenger satisfaction in Passenger Focus’ latest Bus Passenger Survey

Aberdeen, Scotland, 2014-03-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Managing Director of FirstGroup’s Bus Division, Giles Fearnley, has welcomed the results of the latest Bus Passenger Survey (BPS) published by independent watchdog, Passenger Focus. The results show a 5% rise in overall passenger satisfaction across First’s services to 86% since the last survey. The company has also seen… Read the full press release

Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events announced headliners to perform in Millennium Park for the 36th Annual Chicago Jazz Festival

The festival celebrates the very best of Jazz at the Chicago Cultural Center and on four stages in Millennium Park, August 28-31 Chicago, Il, 2014-03-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events is pleased to announce the headliners performing in Millennium Park for the 36th Annual Chicago Jazz Festival. The… Read the full press release

Loews New Orleans Hotel announced new Gourmet Getaway package

New Gourmet Getaway package gives visitors a taste of top New Orleans foodie hotspots NEW ORLEANS, 2014-03-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Loews New Orleans Hotel is calling all foodies, gourmands and culinary connoisseurs to pull up a seat, grab a fork and bring an appetite to the Big Easy with the new Gourmet Getaway package. Inspired… Read the full press release

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts opens its first residential project in China, Fairmont Chengdu Residences

Fairmont Chengdu Residences opens as city’s first branded residential offering   Chengdu, China, 2014-03-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of Fairmont Chengdu Residences, the luxury hotel brand’s first residential project in China. Building on Fairmont’s growing presence in Asia Pacific, the residences are part of a mixed-use development that will… Read the full press release

Airline Business magazine named Aeroflot Europe’s Second Fastest-Growing Airline in 2013

Moscow, 2014-03-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot (Moscow Exchange ticker: AFLT) recorded the second-fastest growth of passenger traffic (RPK, +19.2%) and capacity (ASK, +17.9%) of any European airline in 2013 — well ahead of names such as Lufthansa, Air France-KLM, British Airways and Swiss, and more than treble the respective regional averages of 6% and 5%, according to the annual rating published by Airline Business magazine…. Read the full press release

Aeroflot took delivery of new A320 fitted with Sharklets wing-tips named after Soviet cosmonaut Pavel Ivanovich Beliaev

Moscow, 2014-03-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot has taken delivery of a new A320 fitted with state-of-the-art aerodynamic Sharklets wing-tips. The aircraft has been named in honour of Soviet cosmonaut Pavel Ivanovich Beliaev. Sharklets improve aircraft aerodynamics and reduce fuel consumption on long-haul flights (up to 4 per cent, according to Airbus). These new wing-tips are 2.4 m high and made of composite materials. All A320 aircraft… Read the full press release

The Las Vegas News Bureau presents collection of color-enhanced historic Las Vegas landmarks photos from 1950-1960

New Exhibition Re-Visualizes Timeless Black and White Photos with Color  Las Vegas, 2014-03-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The Las Vegas News Bureau is presenting a unique collection of photos of historic Las Vegas landmarks that have been enhanced with vibrant colors and soft pastels. The added color offers a vivid visual interpretation of some of our… Read the full press release

The Atlantic Hotel Owner Patrick Burke elected Vice Chairman of the International Board of Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Jersey, 2014-03-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Patrick Burke, Owner and Managing Director of The Atlantic Hotel, has been elected Vice Chairman of the International Board of Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) at the recent board meeting held in the Dominican Republic. An exclusive collection of the very best independent hotels around the… Read the full press release

Jon Slangerup appointed at Mxi Technologies Board of Directors

Ottawa, Canada, 2014-03-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Mxi® Technologies, the leader in aviation maintenance management software, today announced the appointment of Jon Slangerup to the company’s Board of Directors. A senior-level executive with experience bridging both aviation and technology, Mr. Slangerup joins the board having previously held the position of President of FedEx Canada among other… Read the full press release

Thai Airways International (THAI) announced special domestic “Summer Holidays 2014” promotions

Bangkok, 2014-03-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Thai Airways International (THAI) is offering special domestic “Summer Holidays 2014” promotions for customers to take advantage of one-way domestic fares on Thai Airways International and THAI Smile flights in Economy Class. Route Starting Price Per Person /One-Way On Weekdays(Mon –Thu) Starting Price Per Person /One-Way On Weekends(Fri –… Read the full press release