Could you: • Source booties for sniffer dogs?* • Commission a sleeper suit for a horse with a skin condition? • Select the right brand of chocolates for an in-flight treat? If your answer is ‘yes, I’d give it a go’, then one of the UK’s best loved brands needs you! LONDON, 2014-11-20 — /Travel PR News/ — British… Read the full press release
ZEUS device developed by Met Office and NERC to improve understanding of volcanic ash distribution in the atmosphere Device will be fitted to a British Airways 747 aircraft for a year to collect data from around the globe for in-depth analysis LONDON, 2014-11-20 — /Travel PR News/ — In response to the Icelandic volcanic eruption in… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2014-11-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The City of Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) is pleased to announce it will host an aviation and construction job fair on Thursday, December 4, 2014. The location will be the UIC Forum, 725 W. Roosevelt Rd., Chicago, Illinois from 9 a.m.to 1 p.m. The Construction and Aviation Industry Job… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2014-11-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Choice One today began new daily service between Chicago O’Hare International Airport and Mason City Municipal Airport in Iowa. It’s the first time flights have been offered between Mason City and Chicago and the first time Chicago O’Hare has direct flights to North Iowa. Air Choice One will offer four… Read the full press release
Airline adds two additional frequencies, expanding the Doha-Edinburgh service to a seven-day-per-week operation First Launched in May 2014, the Route Operates the Boeing 787 Dreamliner DOHA, QATAR, 2014-11-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways will operate a daily, direct scheduled service from Doha’s Hamad International Airport to Edinburgh Airport from 1st May 2015. The announcement comes just… Read the full press release
Airline to Launch Second Daily Flight from 29th March 2015 Double-Daily Service Highlights Qatar Airways’ Commitment to Expansion in Turkey DOHA, Qatar, 2014-11-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, one of the world’s fastest growing airlines, will expand its flights to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport from 29th March 2015, as it increases its frequency to a… Read the full press release
SEATTLE, 2014-11-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Air Group, parent company for Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, has received a perfect score of 100 percent on the 2015 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a national benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices related to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered (LGBT) workplace equality, administered by… Read the full press release
Transport group wins three Gold Awards Two Stagecoach employees come out on top Marketing Excellence win for Stagecoach East Midlands Special award for Stagecoach South West PERTH, Scotland, 2014-11-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Stagecoach Group’s bus employees and companies have won top honours at the 2014 UK Bus Awards. Several Stagecoach Group businesses were recognised across… Read the full press release
LOS ANGELES, 2014-11-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartments, is honored to announce its induction into the United Service Organizations Inc. (USO) of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore’s Circle of Stars at the One-Star level. The Circle of Stars is composed of corporate donors who provide generous funding to support… Read the full press release
Auckland, 2014-11-19 — /Travel PR News/ — New Zealand’s waves are set to put the world’s ultimate watermen to the test when the country plays host to the inaugural Ultimate Waterman multi-discipline surfing event in 2015. Newest surfing event The newest event in the surfing calendar will be hosted in Auckland – one of New… Read the full press release
Fleet expansion for the BOMBARDIER INNOVIAAPM 100 automated people mover system in Singapore to meet rising public demand for urban transit in the Choa Chu Kang and Bukit Panjang districts BERLIN, 2014-11-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The Singapore Land Transit Authority (LTA) today launched its first two new INNOVIA APM 100 automated people mover… Read the full press release
UK train operator Govia Thameslink orders 108 additional BOMBARDIER ELECTROSTAR cars BERLIN, 2014-11-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation has signed a contract to deliver 27 new four-car trains for Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), for operation on the Gatwick Express. The contract for 108 cars has a total value of approximately… Read the full press release
Large U.S. regional airline fueling strategic growth through standardized processes, greater integration between MRO and flight operations News at a Glance Cape Air selects Mxi’s Maintenix Operator Edition software to act as MRO standard for large U.S. regional airline Maintenix to provide complete spectrum of aviation maintenance management across engineering, planning, execution and materials management… Read the full press release
SYDNEY, 2014-11-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The newest addition to the Qantas Airways fleet has touched down on Australian soil, proudly carrying a retro livery and bearing the name of trailblazing former CEO James Strong. The design is a flashback to the livery that adorned Qantas Boeing 747s in the 1970s and is a… Read the full press release
SYDNEY, 2014-11-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas has gone back to the future by unveiling its first ever “retro” inspired livery on one of its brand new Boeing 737 aircraft. The eye catching design is a flying tribute to 70 years of the iconic flying kangaroo logo – a widely recognised symbol of home… Read the full press release
BRISBANE, 2014-11-19 — /Travel PR News/ — BRISBANE West Wellcamp Airport today welcomed the inaugural QantasLink flight – its first regular passenger service. The day after celebrating its 94th birthday, the country’s longest-serving airline operated inaugural flight QF 2017, out of Australia’s newest port – Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport. A mix of the Wagner family, politicians,… Read the full press release
SYDNEY, 2014-11-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas and China Eastern today announced a new joint venture, marking the start of a deeper level of commercial cooperation on flights between Australia and China. The airlines will now submit an application for authorisation to Australian and Chinese regulators. Subject to regulatory approval, it is anticipated that… Read the full press release
Kuala Lumpur/Geneva, 2014-11-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Kempinski Hotels and KSK Group Berhad (KSK Group), via its property development arm KSK Land Sdn Bhd (KSK Land) announce the signing of a management agreement for the high profile, large-scale luxury development, 8 Conlay, in the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s Golden Triangle. The approximately 260-key Kempinski hotel… Read the full press release
Famous For Its Food, The Park Will Offer Various Delicious Dining Options This Holiday Season BUENA PARK, CA., 2014-11-19 — /Travel PR News/ — When it comes to holiday dining, no one does it better than Knott’s Berry Farm! Starting Thanksgiving Day, a bounty of delectable choices await hungry guests, from an all-you-can-eat champagne buffet at the… Read the full press release
Frankfurt am Main, 2014-11-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Thomas Kleber completed a two-year training course at the Steigenberger Academy in Bad Reichenhall and went on to achieve a Masters degree in Hotel Management. Mr. Kleber can look back on more than 30 years of experience and international expertise in the hotel business. He has… Read the full press release
Washington D.C., 2014-11-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Omni Hotels and Resorts has contributed $5,000 to the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation’s (AH&LEF) 2014 Annual Giving Campaign. Omni Hotels & Resorts creates genuine, authentic guest experiences at 60 distinct luxury hotels and resorts in leading business gateways and leisure destinations across North America. A member… Read the full press release
Win a trip for four to see “Madagascar Live! Operation Vacation” Bethesda, Md., 2014-11-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Residence Inn by Marriott is teaming up with DreamWorks Animation and everyone’s favorite super-secret spies to launch the Penguins Picture Mission this fall. The contest, debuting in advance of the November 26 release of “Penguins of Madagascar,” gives… Read the full press release
London, UK, 2014-11-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) continues to expand its AC Hotels by Marriott brand, with three new properties in Valencia, Spain; Istanbul, Turkey; and Tel Aviv, Israel, bringing the total to 80 opened or signed hotels in Europe. The new additions exemplify the brand’s urban aesthetic with modern interiors… Read the full press release
Hilton Worldwide confirms signing of Hilton Catania Capo Mulini Conference Center & Spa CATANIA, Italy and MCLEAN, Va., 2014-11-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Worldwide today announced the signing of a management agreement to open its first property in the city of Catania, Italy. Hilton Catania Capo Mulini Conference Center & Spa will become the company’s third… Read the full press release
Flagship Brand Welcomes Guests BRUSSELS and McLEAN, Va., 2014-11-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Hotels & Resorts today opened its newest hotel, Hilton Brussels Grand Place. The landmark building in the city center of Brussels is now welcoming guests, signaling the start of an exciting era of transformation for the hotel, with significant refurbishments commencing… Read the full press release
In many cases, the most popular winter holiday regions of the rich and famous are located away from traditional travel routes and cannot be reached easily by car, train or even commercial flights. NetJets helps create exclusive winter holiday experiences at destinations like Laax, Switzerland; Chamonix, France; Vail and Aspen Colorado COLUMBUS, OH, 2014-11-18 —… Read the full press release
Frankfurt, Germany, 2014-11-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Lufthansa continues to expand its network in the United States. For the very first time in its history, Lufthansa will offer service to the Tampa Bay area, the gateway to the West Coast of Florida. The new nonstop service from Frankfurt will begin on September 25, 2015…. Read the full press release
LONDON, 2014-11-18 — /Travel PR News/ — A proposal to simplify the initial testing process for experimental aircraft in the UK will benefit small-scale aircraft designers and manufacturers, as well as encouraging the growth of aerospace excellence in new design concepts. The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has launched a consultation aimed at reducing the red… Read the full press release
New terminal includes separate immigration, police and baggage handling facilities Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2014-11-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Abu Dhabi Airports today inaugurated the newly constructed, luxury VIP Terminal at Abu Dhabi International Airport, in partnership with National Aviation Services (NAS). The terminal is set to offer a world-class travel experience to all passengers… Read the full press release
Aberdeen, Scotland, 2014-11-17 — /Travel PR News/ — First Bus, the UK’s leading bus operator, and Unite the Union last month hosted a learning conference to recognise the value and success of First’s workplace learning centres. First’s bus division, in partnership with Unite, has established more than 50 workplace learning centres at depots across the… Read the full press release