Miami, 2015-6-11 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways (SAA), the South African National Flag Carrier, wants to focus on growing its African network and improving inter-connectivity on the continent. With more than 80 years of operations and a leading position in Africa, SAA has a crucial role to play in driving aviation traffic growth and… Read the full press release
BERLIN, 2015-6-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Luxury travel is booming: high-price trips are the strongest-growing market segment worldwide, according to ITB Berlin and IPK International – The most popular luxury travel destinations in Europe are Germany and Italy – Most luxury travellers come from the USA and China More and more holidaymakers are spending… Read the full press release
Miami, 2015-6-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released details of a new mobile app for passengers to monitor their health and wellbeing before, during, and after a flight. Used in conjunction with a “Jawbone” fitness wristband, the SkyZen app enables air travelers to view their activity and sleep patterns throughout the… Read the full press release
Miami, 2015-6-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA), announced a new initiative to optimize the accommodation of carry-on bags given differing carry-on bag sizes and airline policies. Working with airline members of IATA and aircraft manufacturers, an optimum size guideline for carry-on bags has been agreed that will make the best… Read the full press release
Dublin Venue for IATA’s Next AGM Miami, 2015-6-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Andres Conesa, CEO of Aeromexico, has assumed his duties as Chairman of the IATA Board of Governors for a one-year term, effective immediately. Conesa is the first Mexican to hold this position. Conesa succeeds Calin… Read the full press release
Miami, 2015-6-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is stepping up efforts to engage with stakeholders—governments, travelers and consumer groups—on the important issue of consumer protection. There are now over 60 countries with some form of passenger rights regulations, with more countries considering new rules. “The growing patchwork of consumer rights regimes… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2015-6-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA), Chicago Fire Department (CFD) and several other city, state and federal officials conducted a full-scale emergency response exercise today at Midway International Airport. The exercise was a simulated incident involving a fire onboard an aircraft volunteers posing as victims. The exercise was intended… Read the full press release
Award-winning airline continues Middle East expansion with flights to Abha beginning September 2, 2015 DOHA, Qatar, 2015-6-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways announces that it will begin flights to Abha, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, beginning September 2. The non-stop service from Doha will operate four times a week. The city of Abha is… Read the full press release
Five-star airline reiterates its commitment to South Africa with new route to Durban and extra frequencies to Johannesburg and Cape Town All three routes to be serviced by state-of-the-art Boeing 787 Dreamliner JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 2015-6-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways celebrated 10 years of successful service to Johannesburg and Cape Town in South Africa… Read the full press release
SEATTLE, 2015-6-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines today named experienced Information Technology executive David Kuhl its new vice president of IT services. Kuhl has more than 30 years of experience in the field of IT, most recently as vice president of Corporate IT at Expedia where he led technology for contact centers, financial systems, HR… Read the full press release
HONG KONG, 2015-6-10 — /Travel PR News/ — In response to the RED Travel Alert on Korea issued by the Security Bureau of the HKSAR Government, effective immediately Cathay Pacific and Dragonair will implement the special ticketing arrangements for outbound travel from Hong Kong to Korea between 9 June and 31 August 2015 inclusive. According to the Government’s Outbound Travel… Read the full press release
Auckland hotels and executives made a clean sweep of the 2015 New Zealand Hotel Industry Awards, winning all four awards. AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND, 2015-6-9 — /Travel PR News/ — The winners were announced at the New Zealand Hotel Industry Conference gala dinner in Auckland last night. “This year’s awards attracted a record number of entrants… Read the full press release
Bombardier presents urban mobility developments including the eco-friendly BOMBARDIER C30 MOVIA Metro for Stockholm and latest BOMBARDIER PRIMOVE e-bus projects New innovative safety technologies for BOMBARDIER FLEXITY light rail vehicles on show including the Driver Assistance system and BodyGuardTM Bombardier highlights long-term fleet services solutions that minimize operational costs and add value for city and… Read the full press release
CS300 aircraft will participate in the flying display, and join the static display alongside the CS100 aircraft, Q400 NextGen turboprop and CRJ1000 NextGen regional jet CS100 aircraft will visit Zurich and CS300 aircraft will visit Belfast after the Air Show Montréal, 2015-6-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today its presence at the… Read the full press release
Bombardier Transportation receives firm order for 119 BOMBARDIER FLEXITY trams from Vienna Transport Authority Wiener Linien Contract includes 24-year FlexCare maintenance management system agreement and options for further trams and maintenance BERLIN, 2015-6-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation and the Vienna transport authority, Wiener Linien, have signed a contract for… Read the full press release
Montréal, 2015-6-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (June 4, 2015), Bombardier Inc. announced the appointment of Louis G. Véronneau as Vice President, Mergers and Acquisitions, effective immediately. In this position, he will oversee the Corporation’s partnerships, joint ventures, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures on a global scale. He will also play a leading role in the… Read the full press release
ARLINGTON, Va./NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., 2015-6-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts – the leading U.S.-based global hotel management company – recently announced the appointment of Richard Tannenbaum as senior vice president of sales and marketing of the Company’s Rim Hospitality Division. Tannenbaum is responsible for leading the West Coast sales division across a portfolio… Read the full press release
New South Wales, AUSTRALIA, 2015-6-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas will offset the carbon emissions of all domestic flights today as the national carrier launches a series of new sustainability initiatives. To mark World Environment Day, Qantas is reinvigorating its Fly Carbon Neutral program, which gives customers the option of paying a small amount to offset the emissions… Read the full press release
Holiday Inn Resort® and Holiday Inn Express® hotels are expected to open in 2016 MÉXICO, D.F., 2015-6-9 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the signing of two new properties in Mazatlán, one of Mexico’s top leisure destinations. The Holiday Inn Express® Mazatlán Marina hotel and Holiday… Read the full press release
The Global Hotel Company Continues its Momentum to Brand Former U.S. Army Lodging Properties ATLANTA, 2015-6-9 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, and the hotel manager and operator of the billion dollar Privatization of Army Lodging (PAL) program, announces the recent opening of the newly retro-fitted 149-room… Read the full press release
Switzerland-based city travel specialist travel.ch has entered into partnership with the US online travel portal Expedia® Affiliate Network. Under the deal, travel.ch clients will now be able to access 70,000 additional hotels – and benefit from even lower prices. Zurich, 2015-6-9 — /Travel PR News/ — With effect from May, clients of the Swiss online agency… Read the full press release
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
• 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
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
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
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
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, 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
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
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