LONDON, 2016-Jun-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The second episode of ITV’s ‘Heathrow: Britain’s Busiest Airport’ airs on Monday night at 9pm and promises to give viewers more fascinating insights into UK’s only global hub. There are hopes it will top the 3.7 million viewers received for the first episode of the three-part series shown last… Read the full press release
Monthly Archives: June 2016
Pupils from schools around Heathrow got an introduction to coding and robotics through the Secondary School Challenge
LONDON, 2016-Jun-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Over 2600 pupils from schools around Heathrow got an introduction to coding and robotics through the Secondary School Challenge. Taking place from March to May, the Heathrow Secondary School Challenge visited 14 schools across the boroughs of Ealing, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Slough and Spelthorne where over half of Heathrow’s 76,000… Read the full press release
Guest mobile app launched by Oakwood Worldwide for guests in the United States
LOS ANGELES, 2016-Jun-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions, announced the launch of its guest mobile app. The app is currently available for Oakwood Worldwide guests currently staying, or with reservations for a stay, in the United States. The Oakwood Worldwide® Guest Mobile App… Read the full press release
Jon Loeffelholz appointed new General Manager to oversee five Oakwood properties in Japan
SINGAPORE, 2016-Jun-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Asia Pacific Ltd., which manages the finest serviced apartments for business and leisure travelers, announced the appointment of Jon Loeffelholz as the new General Manager to oversee five Oakwood properties in Japan. In his new role, Loeffelholz will oversee the running of Oakwood Residence Akasaka, Oakwood Residence Aoyama,… Read the full press release
English Heritage: What it was like to live in the village of Castle Acre Priory 900 years ago
A family trail and new displays explore the lives of monks and villagers from Castle Acre in Norfolk. Swindon, ENGLAND, 2016-Jun-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The project tells the story of Castle Acre Priory near King’s Lynn, alongside the village and the people who lived there. The Priory is one of the best known… Read the full press release
IATA AGM: SkyTeam CEO Perry Cantarutti outlined some of the key highlights expected from across the alliance this year
Launches SkyPriority Customer Audit App to track service performance Welcomes increased member collaboration and adds more SkyTeam lounges DUBLIN, 2016-Jun-03 — /Travel PR News/ — SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, will deliver increased customer benefits and more codeshare opportunities for members throughout 2016. Speaking at the 72nd annual IATA AGM held in Dublin, Ireland, SkyTeam CEO… Read the full press release
The State of Israel and EUROCONTROL strengthen ties in aviation between Israel and Europe
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, 2016-Jun-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Jerusalem, Israel – The State of Israel and the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation – EUROCONTROL, today signed a Comprehensive Agreement, a major step forward strengthening the ties in aviation between Israel and Europe. The Agreement, which was signed by Mr Israel Katz, the Israeli… Read the full press release
Austrian Airlines unveils Airbus A321 with special ÖFB labeling just in time before the UEFA European Championship starts
Airbus A321 with special livery of the Austrian Football Association (ÖFB) Photos of ÖFB team players, a football on the tail fin and the word “Tooooor!” (= “goooooal”) are displayed on the belly of the aircraft in addition to the lettering “myDreamteam” timelapse video affixing of the livery VIENNA, 2016-Jun-03 — /Travel PR News/ —… Read the full press release
Jet Airways announces special offers on its domestic network as part of its #GetMore campaign
Great savings of up to 20% on flights to destinations across the airline’s extensive domestic network MUMBAI, 2016-Jun-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, today announced special offers on Economy and Première fares as part of its #GetMore campaign. The five-day #GetMore offer will allow flyers to avail substantial savings of… Read the full press release
The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong to host Naam Yoga weekend retreat by Anastasia Williams this October
HONG KONG, 2016-Jun-02 — /Travel PR News/ — This October, in a first for the city, The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong will host exclusive classes, one-to-one private therapy sessions, and a weekend retreat package, led by the renowned Naam Yoga pioneer, Anastasia Williams. The first to introduce Naam and Harmonyum Healing to Australia and now… Read the full press release
Mandarin Oriental, Sanya to host MO Kid’s Camp from 1 July until 31 August 2016
HONG KONG, 2016-Jun-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Sanya is delighted to announce that it will be hosting the ever popular MO Kid’s Camp for a seventh consecutive year. From 1 July until 31 August 2016 the resort will be offering children aged 4 to 12 the chance to join the exclusive MO Kid’s… Read the full press release
Emirates and Amadeus announce the renewal of their distribution agreement
Emirates continues to offer travellers choice, transparency and convenience by providing full content via all Amadeus channels MADRID, SPAIN, 2016-Jun-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates and Amadeus today announce the renewal of their distribution agreement to ensure that the airline’s full inventory of fares and flights is made available to Amadeus-connected travel agencies and… Read the full press release
Travelport hosted its Travelport Technology Day ‘Learn with Travelport’ with seminars in Moscow and St. Petersburg
LANGLEY, UK, 2016-Jun-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport (NYSE: TVPT), a leading travel commerce platform recently hosted its Travelport Technology Day, ‘Learn with Travelport’. The travel-agency focussed seminars in Moscow and St. Petersburg, gathered 50 of Russia’s key travel industry players, including leading travel agencies and travel management companies. The seminars, combined with interactive… Read the full press release
Agoda Travel Smart study reveals the top growing European destinations for Asian travelers
SINGAPORE, 2016-Jun-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Agoda, one of the world’s leading accommodation sites and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), announced today the results of its most recent Travel Smart study, which shows the top growing European destinations for Asian travelers. Though Asian travelers still love Paris and London, bookings in smaller European cities… Read the full press release
Hilton Worldwide marks its debut in Estonia with the opening of Hilton Tallinn Park
Hilton Tallinn Park Brings World-Renowned Hilton Hotels & Resorts Hospitality to the Charming Medieval City TALLINN, Estonia and MCLEAN, Va., 2016-Jun-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Hotels & Resorts today celebrates the opening of Hilton Tallinn Park, marking Hilton Worldwide‘s (NYSE:HLT) first hotel in Estonia. The hotel is managed by Hilton Worldwide and owned by… Read the full press release
Lufthansa Group flight schools in Germany, Switzerland, and the United States combine activities under the European Flight Academy umbrella
COLOGNE, 2016-Jun-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The flight schools of the Lufthansa Group in Germany, Switzerland, and the United States are combining their activities under the European Flight Academy (EFA) umbrella. This was decided by the Group Executive Board in its meeting on May 24, 2016. EFA will offer the airlines of the Lufthansa Group… Read the full press release
Oman Air and Menzies Aviation partner to provide ground handling services at all airports across Oman
Muscat, Oman, 2016-Jun-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air and Menzies Aviation have today taken a major step toward forming a joint venture partnership which will provide ground handling services at all airports across Oman. The companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding confirming their intention to work together. They will now enter a period… Read the full press release
Hilton Worldwide announces the opening of Hilton Yantai Golden Coast
Yantai’s First Hilton Hotel Offers Panoramic Sea Views YANTAI, China and MCLEAN, Va., 2016-Jun-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) andHilton Hotels & Resorts today announced the opening of Hilton Yantai Golden Coast, marking Hilton’s debut in Yantai. Hilton Yantai Golden Coast is owned by Yantai Dongyin Golden Coast Hospitality Co. Ltd and managed by… Read the full press release
Abu Dhabi Airports completes the installation of the central processor roof of the new Midfield Terminal Building
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2016-Jun-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Abu Dhabi Airports has announced that the steel structure of the new Midfield Terminal Building (MTB) central processor roof has now been completed following the installation of the last piece of metal in the roof of the iconic building. The MTB roof span is 319m… Read the full press release
TravelClick’s May 2016 North American Hospitality Review reveals growth in booking compared to last month
Spring Bookings Provide Promise in Majority of North American Markets NEW YORK, 2016-Jun-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The spring booking bounce is spreading this season, with 22 of the top 25 North American markets showing committed occupancy* growth compared to last month. In addition, committed occupancy for the second quarter of 2016 through the first… Read the full press release