Daily Archives: July 2, 2014

Budapest Municipality and Budapest Airport partner to accelerate infrastructure and tourism related development projects in Hungary

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Budapest, Hungary, 2014-7-2 — /Travel PR News/ — An exemplary cooperation agreement is to be signed by the Budapest Municipality and Budapest Airport, primarily aimed at the acceleration of infrastructure and tourism related development projects which are in the interest of the city, the region, and the country alike, agreed Budapest mayor István Tarlós and Budapest Airport… Read the full press release

Air France announced code-share agreement with Montenegro Airlines

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PARIS, 2014-7-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Air France and Montenegro Airlines have signed a code-share agreement enabling Air France to affix its code and flight numbers on flights operated by Montenegro Airlines between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Podgorica, the capital and largest city in Montenegro. From 1 July 2014, Air France will offer its… Read the full press release

Air France, Orange, SITA, Toulouse-Blagnac Airport and RESA joined forces to provide first seamless boarding experience in Europe with NFC technology

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PARIS, 2014-7-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Air France, Orange, SITA, Toulouse-Blagnac Airport and RESA have joined forces to provide the first seamless boarding experience in Europe with Near Field Communications (NFC) technology. Over the next six months, the Touch&Pass app will allow a panel of passengers travelling on Air France flights from Toulouse-Blagnac to Paris-Orly… Read the full press release

easyJet announced the release of seven new “Fearless Flyer” course dates across the UK to help nervous travellers overcome their phobia of flying

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LONDON, 2014-7-2 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, the UK’s largest airline, has today announced the release of seven new “Fearless Flyer” course dates across the UK to help even more nervous travellers overcome their phobia of flying. From Autumn 2014 easyJet’s Fearless Flyer course will be run at Gatwick, Belfast, Luton, Edinburgh, Manchester, Bristol… Read the full press release

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company introduced series on LinkedIn to lead the conversation about the luxury sector

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With Launch of Thought-Leadership Series CHEVY CHASE, Md., 2014-7-2 — /Travel PR News/ — The concept of thought leadership centers around leading a conversation and encouraging others to think differently, consider trends and form alternative points of view. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. has introduced a series on LinkedIn to lead the conversation about the luxury sector…. Read the full press release

IATA: air cargo growth accelerated with 4.7% in May compared to the year ago

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Geneva, 2014-7-2 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing air cargo growth accelerated in May, with 4.7% growth compared to a year ago. This is up from the 3.8% year-on-year growth recorded in April. Cargo volumes, measured by Freight Tonne Kilometers (FTKs) were up across… Read the full press release

George Best Belfast City Airport: Flybe joined forces with Booking.com

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Leading regional airline signs deal with accommodation booking giant enabling customers to arrange seamless, hassle-free holidays. Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2014-7-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Flybe, Europe’s largest independent regional airline, has joined forces with the world’s leading online accommodation booking site, Booking.com, that allows agents and independent customers seamless access to Booking.com’s extensive worldwide accommodation database…. Read the full press release

George Bush Intercontinental Airport to increase covered parking inventory at its ecopark economy parking lot

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HOUSTON, 2014-7-2 — /Travel PR News/ — George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) today announced plans to increase its covered parking inventory at its ecopark economy parking lot located at John F. Kennedy Boulevard near Greens Road. Construction is now underway to convert 724 uncovered spaces to covered parking by the end of July. “Although we have covered… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways’ business jet arm Qatar Executive celebrates its 5th anniversary

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Qatar Airways’ Business Jet Division Looks Forward To Continued Growth Doha-based Operator Marks Five Years Of Service To Private Jet Travellers DOHA, QATAR, 2014-7-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Executive – Qatar Airways’ business jet arm – reached a milestone last month as it celebrated its 5th anniversary. Qatar Airways first announced at the Paris Air Show… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines inaugurates service to three Caribbean destinations from three of its US gateway cities

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Southwest Vacations Offers up to $200 off Select Travel Packages to New Destinations: Aruba, Jamaica, and The Bahamas DALLAS, 2014-7-2 — /Travel PR News/ — The Employees of Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) today launched an international future for America’s largest domestic airline* by inaugurating service to three Caribbean destinations from three of its US gateway cities. Southwest Airlines’ first international departure, Flight… Read the full press release

Hotel Cala del Porto launched its new beach club “La Vela”

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Maremma, Italy, 2014-7-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Located on the coast of the picturesque Maremma with magnificent views of the Tuscan Archipelago, Hotel Cala del Porto, a Relais & Chateaux member, has just launched its new beach club, “La Vela”. The club features a spacious wellness area (130 m²) including solarium, Turkish bath and massage treatment rooms, a large… Read the full press release