Calgary, AB, 2016-Feb-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The Calgary Airport Authority has once again received recognition of its efforts in creating one of the best places to work in Alberta. The accolade marks the seventh time that the Authority has been acknowledged for cultivating a vibrant workplace for its more than 300 employees who work… Read the full press release
Whistler Blackcomb to offer 50% off lift and sightsee tickets to all BC residents on February 8, 2016 WHISTLER, BC, 2016-Feb-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Families will find more excitement than ever before atop Whistler Blackcomb at BC Family Day presented by Nintendo. By offering 50% off 1-day lift tickets and sightsee tickets to all… Read the full press release
New Platform Offers Skiers And Riders The Chance To Track Stats, Collect Badges And Even Win A 2016-2017 Season Pass WHISTLER, BC, 2016-Feb-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Whistler Blackcomb has officially launched WB+, a new web and mobile platform connected to the resort’s RFID technology. WB+ offers guests the option to create a personal profile… Read the full press release
American Council of Engineering Companies recognizes tower as top project in California SAN FRANCISCO, 2016-Feb-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The new Airport Traffic Control Tower at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has been honored as the top engineering project in the State of California in 2015. The tower was recognized with the annual “Golden State… Read the full press release
Flights to Seoul are immediately bookable at austrian.com The South Korean capital can be reached via Bangkok or Tokyo VIENNA, Austria, 2016-Feb-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Asiana Airlines of South Korea and Austrian Airlines signed their first codeshare agreement. In line with the stipulations of the agreement, flights to the South Korean capital city… Read the full press release
Jens Ritter named the new “Accountable Manager“ as of February 1, 2016 The Lufthansa employee strengthens the management team of Austrian Airlines VIENNA, Austria, 2016-Feb-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Jens Ritter has been appointed to strengthen the management team of Austrian Airlines effective today, February 1, 2016. He was appointed by the Management Board… Read the full press release
MUNICH, Germany, 2016-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Munich Airport ranks among Germany’s top employers. That is one of the results of a recent study conducted by the German news weekly Focus. At a special ceremony in Berlin, the airport’s operating company FMG was honored as the “Best Place to Work in the Transportation and Logistics… Read the full press release
New service by United Airlines represents longest Dreamliner flight in the world SINGAPORE, 2016-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Changi Airport Group (CAG) today welcomed the announcement by United Airlines of its plan to launch non-stop passenger services between Singapore (SIN) and San Francisco (SFO)[1] in June this year. The inaugural SFO-SIN flight will take off… Read the full press release
From Silver in celebrations to Gold in publications, Only St. Kitts and Nevis resort honored NEVIS, West Indies, 2016-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Coming off the heels of its 25th anniversary Silver Jubilee celebrations in 2015, Nisbet Plantation Beach Club in Nevis enters 2016 in Gold. The editors of Condé Nast Traveler have spoken and… Read the full press release
Three Properties Named to the Best Hotels in the USA List and 19 Receive Destination Rankings MCLEAN, Va., 2016-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — U.S. News & World Report honored three hotels within the Hilton Portfolio as the best hotels in the USA and 19 as one of the best hotels within their market. All hotels… Read the full press release
Airline aims to trial technology in 2016 LUTON, England, 2016-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of its strategy of reducing its passengers’ carbon footprint easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has unveiled plans for a revolutionary zero emissions hydrogen fuel system for its aircraft which could save around 50,000 tonnes of fuel and the associated CO2… Read the full press release
Venice is easyJet’s 27th base in Europe easyJet will base four A319 Airbus aircraft and provide 150 local jobs More choice with 10 new destinations and more flights on existing routes LUTON, England, 2016-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, today celebrated the opening of its 27th base in Europe at Venice Marco… Read the full press release
Caroline Ansell MP opens Pier 5 – an £80 million project for Gatwick Airport Bigger gate rooms and better facilities for arriving and departing passengers Growth in number of stands set to drive more growth at the airport LONDON, 2016-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Another milestone in Gatwick’s £2 billion transformation programme was reached today… Read the full press release
BRISTOL, UK, 2016-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Stagecoach South West announced today the launch of the South West Falcon: the first dedicated 24/7 coach service connecting major locations across the South West. Stagecoach launching first 24/7 coach service connecting the South West region Investment of £2.5m in fleet of eight new coaches, all with free… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Independent, tailor-made operator Savile Row Travel has introduced Dolphin technology to replace manual processes. The Henley-on-Thames based travel company, specialising in selected luxury resorts, fully integrated FIT and MICE travel, will use Dolphin for ongoing booking management, generating customer documents, business reporting and to streamline operations using Dolphin workflow… Read the full press release
Chevy Chase, Maryland, 2016-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandapa, which opened in September 2015, has been recognized for its locally inspired yet luxurious guest experience, which allows guests to immerse themselves in the spirituality and wellness Ubud and Bali are known for, while enjoying the comfort and service exemplary of The Ritz-Carlton. Situated where temples… Read the full press release
The soft opening phase comes after the meticulous construction of this Qatari immaculate oceanfront retreat QATAR, 2016-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Simaisma, a Murwab Resort, has today opened its doors to the public, unveiling an exciting new destination for local guests and global travelers visiting Qatar. The property is owned by Simaisma Resort Company… Read the full press release
TORONTO, Canada, 2016-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — As of February 1, 2016, GOL has joined the Aeroplan Program as Aeroplan’s newest airline partner. GOL, based in Brazil, is the largest low-cost and best-fare airline in Latin America. They offer approximately 900 daily flights to 73 destinations, 17 of which are international, in South America, the… Read the full press release
Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) has announced three key appointments to its executive team. LONDON, 2016-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Andrew Waller, CWT’s current president, Europe, Middle East and Africa, takes on a newly created role; executive vice president, Global Business Transformation. Waller will focus on driving efficiency and organization effectiveness, reshaping CWT’s business model for… Read the full press release
Award-winning airline has served the market via Johannesburg since 2012 New non-stop Dreamliner service takes five hours off travel time DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways will upgrade to non-stop B787 Dreamliner service three times weekly between Doha and Maputo, Mozambique, effective 27 March 2016. The airline currently serves the Doha –… Read the full press release
DALLAS, TX, 2016-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The Board of Directors of Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) has appointed Grace D. Lieblein as a member of the Board. Lieblein most recently served as Vice President, Global Quality for General Motors (GM), and has more than 20 years of experience in senior executive positions in the Automotive… Read the full press release
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, 2016-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Park Inn by Radisson, a young and dynamic mid-market hotel brand for the growing clientele of Gen X and Y, further strenghtens its presence in one of Europe’s key markets: the Park Inn by Radisson Neumarkt is open and brings the brand portfolio in Germany to 20 hotels… Read the full press release
Fornebu, Norway, 2016-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Arctic Aviation Assets Ltd (AAA), a wholly owned subsidiary of Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA (Norwegian), has arranged for pre-delivery payment financing (PDP) of fifty Airbus 320 Neo aircraft scheduled for delivery in 2016 to 2019. The facility that covers PDP financing for deliveries until the end of 2019… Read the full press release
Nova Scotia, Canada, 2016-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Beginning May 6, travellers will have a new connection between Halifax, Iqaluit and Ottawa as FlySarvaq launches weekly service at Halifax Stanfield. “We are delighted to welcome FlySarvaq to Halifax Stanfield,” says Ian Arthur, HIAA Chief Commercial Officer. “This new air service will enhance travel options for… Read the full press release
WICHITA, Kan., 2016-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Cessna Aircraft Company, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced the partner universities selected for its 2016 Top Hawk program. Kent State University, LeTourneau University, Purdue University and Westminster College will each take delivery of a new, custom branded Cessna Skyhawk… Read the full press release
WICHITA, Kan., 2016-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced that it has attained new certifications allowing each U.S. company-owned service center to support the Beechcraft, Cessna and Hawker brands. “We are committed to fostering relationships with our customers that continue well beyond the initial aircraft purchase…. Read the full press release
SYDNEY, Australia, 2016-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas and Vodafone have announced a strategic partnership that will see the companies work together to deliver new ways to reward customers. Qantas Frequent Flyers can now earn up to 15,000 Qantas Points by connecting, renewing or upgrading online to a new 24 month Qantas Red plan with… Read the full press release
Buena Park, Calif., 2016-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Knott’s Berry Farm announced today that it will open its first Starbucks location. The 935 square foot Starbucks store will open in March 2016 in the California MarketPlace, just outside the Park’s main entrance, and will offer Starbuck’s world class coffee drinks and entrees. Knott’s follows… Read the full press release
Portorož, Slovenia, 2016-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Kempinski Palace Portorož has been recognized as the winner in the Travellers’ Choice category in Slovenia for the TripAdvisor awards for Hotels in the year 2016. For the 14th year, TripAdvisor has highlighted the world’s top properties based on the millions of reviews and opinions collected in a… Read the full press release
Abu Dhabi, 2016-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates Palace continues to maintain its position as one of the leading hotels in the world, as recently highlighted by the revered Institutional Investor rankings, and part of the reason for this is its stellar team. Finding the “right talent for the right roles at the right time”… Read the full press release