CHICAGO, 2015-11-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Rideshare companies are now allowed to pick-up passengers at Chicago’s airports, as well as McCormick Place. The new City of Chicago regulations became effective on Sunday, November 22. Currently Lyft and Uber are authorized to pick-up passengers. The move comes in time for the busy holiday travel season… Read the full press release
LAS VEGAS, 2015-11-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Global internet sensation Joseph Griffin made his triumphant return to Las Vegas on Thursday, Nov. 19, to properly capture the sights and sounds of the iconic Las Vegas Strip. This time, he filmed a few familiar places from his original ‘selfie’ video paired with additional only in… Read the full press release
JERSEY, 2015-11-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Leading Swiss tour operator to the Channel Islands, Rolf Meier Reisen, has partnered with local airline Blue Islands to operate its summer 2016 programme between Zurich and Jersey, with connections to Guernsey. Walter Fink, Rolf Meier Reisen Director said “Thanks to our close relationship spanning many years, Blue… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2015-11-25 — /Travel PR News/ — International visits to Britain for the first nine months of 2015 have broken previous records according to new figures out today from the Office for National Statistics. The data shows there were 27.1 million visits to Britain from January to September this year, a 3% increase compared to the… Read the full press release
Saint-Petersburg, RUSSIA, 2015-11-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Rossiya Airlines JSC, part of Aeroflot Group, renewed its IOSA Registration. The company successfully passed the Audit for the fifth time and proven its conformance with IOSA (IATA Operational Safety Audit) standards. Rossiya Airlines was evaluated against almost a thousand standards and recommended practices. The audit affected… Read the full press release
WODEN, Australia, 2015-11-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Air operators are being given an extra year to make the transition to the new fatigue rules. This follows consultation with the aviation community that found both CASA and air operators needed more time to make a smooth and safe transition to Civil Aviation Order 48.1. The transition… Read the full press release
TFE Hotels’ latest NZ hotel will open in December AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 2015-11-25 — /Travel PR News/ — TFE Hotels is set to open the doors on its newest New Zealand hotel on December 1, the Adina Apartment Hotel Auckland, Britomart, located in the CBD only 1 minute from Vector Arena, the first Adina Apartment Hotel… Read the full press release
Save up to 50 Percent off Your Next Vacation with Limited-Time Travel Deals ORLANDO, Fla., 2015-11-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham® Extra Holidays, a subsidiary of Wyndham Vacation Ownership (WVO), the world’s largest vacation ownership company and member of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE: WYN), is now offering limited-time Black Friday travel… Read the full press release
Get up to 40 percent off* stays in some of the U.S.’s best ski, mountain and beach destinations Parsippany, N.J., 2015-11-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Save on the gift of travel — or a trip for yourself! Wyndham Vacation Rentals, the world’s largest professional manager of vacation rental properties and part of the Wyndham Worldwide… Read the full press release
Bloomberg Television and Norway’s TV 2 News broadcast live to passengers in the air Fornebu, Norway, 2015-11-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Low-cost airline Norwegian today became the first airline to offer live TV on board European flights. Passengers using Norwegian’s free inflight WiFi can now watch Bloomberg Television and Norway’s TV 2 News live on… Read the full press release
La compañía anuncia el cambio de marca de Meliá de Mar (Illetas, Mallorca), que será reconvertido en un hotel de lujo Gran Meliá con una inversión superior a €3 millones Mallorca, España, 2015-11-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Meliá Hotels International ha anunciado hoy un proyecto para la transformación de su emblemático hotel Meliá de Mar,… Read the full press release
100 year old teddy left in departures to get new home and help children’s charity. BRISTOL, 2015-11-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The story of the 100-year-old teddy bear found abandoned in Bristol Airport’s departure lounge is set for a new chapter next month. The bear will go under the hammer on 3 December at… Read the full press release
ISTANBUL, 2015-11-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The award for “Trade and Export Finance Deal of the Year 2015” by Global Financial Conferences at Bonds & Loans 2015 Turkey recognized the airline for a unique, complex, and innovative financing structure from the European Credit Agency (ECA) Guaranteed Italian Tax Lease. The proceeds were utilized for… Read the full press release
Amsterdam, 2015-11-24 — /Travel PR News/ — SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, has appointed a new leadership team. Perry Cantarutti has been named as Chief Executive Officer and Michael Wisbrun takes over as the Chairman of the Governing Board. The appointments were confirmed today at a meeting of the alliance’s Governing Board, which is composed… Read the full press release
JOHANNESBURG, 2015-11-24 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways’ (SAA) catering arm, Air Chefs, has received ISO 22000 food safety certification, opening doors for further catering contracts. The ISO 22000 certification which Air Chefs received, makes it the only airline catering company in Southern Africa to have received this global food safety management system standard at… Read the full press release
SJC Travelers’ 3rd Most Requested Nonstop Destination; Two Daily Flights to Begin May 9, 2016 San José, Calif., 2015-11-24 — /Travel PR News/ — San José Mayor Sam Liccardo today announced new nonstop service on Air Canada between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Mineta San José International Airport (SJC), delivering nonstop service to Canada and… Read the full press release
Tiffany Store Brings Luxury Retail Experience to Oasis of the Seas NEW YORK, 2015-11-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Tiffany & Co. today announced its first ever free-standing boutique at sea onboard Royal Caribbean International’s Oasis of the Seas. The store is located in the ship’s lush Central Park neighborhood and will offer a full… Read the full press release
110-room Hyatt Place hotel located in upscale Westlake, Ohio CHICAGO, 2015-11-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Place Cleveland/Westlake/Crocker Park, the second Hyatt Place hotel to enter the Cleveland metropolitan area, officially opens today in Westlake, Ohio. The hotel brings the Hyatt Place brand’s intuitive design, casual atmosphere, and practical amenities, such as free Wi-Fi and 24-hour… Read the full press release
100% of airport property is sold during successful weekend auction INDIANAPOLIS, 2015-11-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Our community speaks and we listen. The Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA) continues to honor its promise to give land back to the people we serve, one of the few airports in the country returning land to our community’s property tax… Read the full press release
CHEVY CHASE, MD, 2015-11-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. YTL Hotels have signed an agreement for the development of two new hotels in Asia Pacific, The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui on the naturally beautiful island resort of Thailand and a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Niseko Village set at the base of Mount Niseko-Annupuri, the… Read the full press release
Qantas Assure to offer health insurance powered by nib to up to 11 million Frequent Flyers Wearable technology used to reward Frequent Flyer members with Qantas Points for staying active Next in a series of digitally-focussed growth vehicles for Qantas Loyalty Mascot, NSW, Australia, 2015-11-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas and nib will offer… Read the full press release
TORONTO, ON, 2015-11-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Sunwing Vacations is delighted to announce the opening of NeXo, a new specialty restaurant located in Memories Miramar Havana, which is offered exclusively by the tour operator. The addition of the new restaurant at the resort will allow guests to sample an exciting fusion menu where Cuban cuisine… Read the full press release
TORONTO, ON, 2015-11-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Sunwing is now offering the luxurious Gansevoort Dominican Republic exclusively for this coming winter season. Officially opened just last winter, the stunning, modern boutique hotel has already earned a number of accolades. Named one of the best places to travel in 2015 by Travel + Leisure it was… Read the full press release
TORONTO, ON, 2015-11-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Memories Resorts & Spa, an award-winning resort chain, has once again received impressive recognition as Grand Memories Varadero is named “2015 Cuban Resort of the Year” by Cuba Journal. “It’s an acknowledgement of the continuous hard work by team and staff at Grand Memories Varadero,” said Jordi Pelfort,… Read the full press release
Clients to benefit from additional rooms in key locations Barcelona, 2015-11-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Today at IBTM World, global meetings and events agency MCI announced an exciting collaboration with Expedia® Affiliate Network (EAN), a division of Expedia Inc., one of the world’s leading online travel companies with an extensive portfolio that includes some of… Read the full press release
LAS VEGAS, 2015-11-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today at the NBAA’s Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition introduced ProOwnership, an operational support and turn-key Part 91 aircraft management solution available for Cessna Citation business jets and Beechcraft King Air products. “The beauty of our ProOwnership program is that… Read the full press release
LAS VEGAS, 2015-11-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Beechcraft Corporation, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced at the NBAA’s Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition it has received type certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the new Pro Line Fusion-equipped Beechcraft King Air 350i/ER turboprop. Deliveries are scheduled… Read the full press release
LAS VEGAS, 2015-11-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Cessna Aircraft Company, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced at NBAA’s Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition in Las Vegas that it recently rolled out its 100th Cessna Citation M2 business jet from its factory less than two years after gaining Federal… Read the full press release
PITTSBURGH, 2015-11-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Allegiant today announces further expansion of its flights from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) with new nonstop flights to New Orleans and Palm Beach, Fla. beginning Feb. 19, 2016, as well as expanded service to Myrtle Beach. To celebrate, Allegiant is offering local travelers one-way fares to both destinations for as… Read the full press release
EDINBURGH, 2015-11-23 — /Travel PR News/ — A galaxy of Scottish stars have come together in a glossy new coffee-table book, celebrating their homeland in words and pictures. With imagery and research provided by VisitScotland, My Scotland by its Famous Sons and Daughters is released on Monday 23 November, just in time for Christmas. It… Read the full press release