flydubai adds Gizan and Jouf to its Saudi network

Dubai, UAE, 2015-6-8 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai continues to expand its Saudi network, reaching out to two previously underserved points in the Kingdom. The Dubai-based airline will operate direct flights to Gizan and Jouf in July 2015. flydubai operations to Gizan will commence on 10 July with daily flights. Jouf will follow on 11 July… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines to purchase 17 Embraer 195 aircraft in almost new condition with a list price of close to USD 900 million

• Fleet renewal: Embraer aircraft to replace Fokker fleet starting in 2016 • Delivery of the first aircraft scheduled for summer of 2015 • List price of the aircraft of close to USD 900 million VIENNA, 2015-6-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Today the Supervisory Board of Austrian Airlines approved the purchase of 17 Embraer… Read the full press release

Wizz Air unveils new route from its Cluj-Napoca base to Dubai World Central Airport

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, 2015-6-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced a new route from its Cluj-Napoca base. Starting 19 December, WIZZ will operate two flights per week, on Tuesday and Saturday, from Cluj-Napoca to Dubai World Central Airport. Wizz Air was the first airline… Read the full press release

Transavia Entertainment App allows passengers to download films and series on their own mobile or tablet and watch them during their flight

Schiphol, 2015-6-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Transavia offers its onboard entertainment through the Transavia Entertainment App that is now available to all passengers, including those who book via a tour operator. The app allows passengers to download films and series on their own mobile or tablet and watch them during their flight. The app… Read the full press release

Strong demand for the all-new Volvo XC90 fueled partnership between Volvo Cars of North America and Enterprise Rent-A-Car

ST. LOUIS, 2015-6-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Customer demand for the all-new Volvo XC90 has fueled a partnership between Volvo Cars of North America and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Customers who have a car lease or loan expiring before their all-new XC90 arrives are eligible to rent a Volvo-subsidized new Volvo XC60 from Enterprise Rent-A-Car. “Customers are excited… Read the full press release

Enterprise Rideshare partner with Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) to create and expand vanpool programs across the country

ST. LOUIS, 2015-6-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Enterprise Rideshare, a service of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and the second largest vanpool operation in the country, is partnering with the Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) to create and expand vanpool programs across the country. The announcement was made this week at the 2015 CTAA Expo, an annual event that brings… Read the full press release

Winnipeg Airports Authority’s Harvest Garden turns 20; vegetables donated to Winnipeg Harvest’s Grow-A-Row program to help ‘fight hunger and feed hope’

WINNIPEG, Canada, 2015-6-8 — /Travel PR News/ — This summer, staff at Winnipeg Airports Authority are celebrating 20 years of the airport’s Harvest Garden. All vegetables in the garden are donated to Winnipeg Harvest’s Grow-A-Row program to help ‘fight hunger and feed hope’. “Staff at Winnipeg Airports Authority have created a culture of giving back to… Read the full press release

Residence Inn brings a fresh approach to the concept of social hour with its new program Residence Inn Mix™

Bethesda, Md., 2015-6-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Food trucks, grilling, a taste of the hottest local eats and sweets, all washed down by premium beers in a relaxing social setting…what’s not to love? These are today’s food trends and one that Residence Inn by Marriott is embracing with its new program Residence Inn MixTM.  The… Read the full press release

Renaissance Hotels will host its 4th annual Global Day of Discovery on June 11 at 160 hotels around the world

This year’s ‘Evenings at Renaissance’ encourage guests and locals to take time for #5to9 Renaissance Hotels is leveraging live streaming app Periscope to connect guests and locals from across the globe Bethesda, Md, USA, 2015-6-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Renaissance Hotels (www.renhotels.com), the global lifestyle brand known for helping travelers make the most of their life on… Read the full press release

Marriott International’s Caribbean & Latin America hotels and resorts launch up to 30 percent off 2015 Summer Promotion

Guests Receive Up To 30 Percent Off Through Promotion Bethesda, Maryland, 2015-6-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International’s Caribbean & Latin America hotels and resorts are offering an extra incentive to get away to some of the region’s most exciting destinations, with a very attractive 2015 Summer Promotion. Beginning May 15th, visitors can save… Read the full press release

Abu Dhabi Airports to recognise individuals whose performance exceeded the overall performance target of Abu Dhabi International Airport

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2015-6-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Abu Dhabi Airports has launched its annual ‘Star of the Year’ program, which recognises individuals whose performance exceeded the overall performance target of Abu Dhabi International Airport during the previous year. Abu Dhabi Airports recently held a recognition ceremony to present the winners with their certificates. … Read the full press release

airberlin announced 2,843,258 passengers in May 2015

BERLIN, 2015-6-8 — /Travel PR News/ — In May 2015, 2,843,258 passengers flew with airberlin. The number of passengers declined by 4.3 percent in comparison with the corresponding month of the previous year as a result of a reduction of flight capacity. Passengers traveling within airberlin’s global flight route network in May covered a total… Read the full press release