HONG KONG, 2016-Aug-18 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of a comprehensive renovation of its historic Authors’ and Garden Wings, the legendary Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok has opened the Group’s first Spa Studio featuring world renowned beauty treatments that are available for the first time in Bangkok, as well as express services for people on the… Read the full press release
HONG KONG, 2016-Aug-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta proudly announces the opening of Li Feng, Jakarta’s newest dining destination, serving authentic, lavish Cantonese cuisine in an ethereal, classic and culturally rich space. The restaurant offers exquisite culinary delights where every dish is masterfully crafted to bring guests warm and visually stunning delicacies… Read the full press release
Agreement gives Amadeus-connected travel agencies continued access to easyJet’s range of content through the Amadeus system to drive business bookings MADRID, SPAIN, 2016-Aug-18 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, and Amadeus (IBEX:AMS.MC), a leading provider of advanced technology solutions for the global travel industry, today announce the renewal of a long-term partnership, giving… Read the full press release
Washington DC, 2016-Aug-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the unified voice and leading authority of the global cruise community, in partnership with the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA), the preeminent force in representing the mutual interests of cruise lines and Caribbean and Latin American destinations, has launched the first-ever Travel Agent Destination… Read the full press release
Kiev, Ukraine, 2016-Aug-18 — /Travel PR News/ — UIA started testing SMS notification service informing passengers of all scheduled flights on any delays and cancellations. Therefore, the airline`s clients will be notified of important schedule alterations. Within 48 – 1 hour prior to scheduled departure, passengers who provided UIA with correct contact details when booking their… Read the full press release
Reigning beach volleyball Olympic champions Julius Brink and Jonas Reckermann visit Lufthansa Help Alliance project COLOGNE, GERMANY, 2016-Aug-18 — /Travel PR News/ — On 15 August, at the start of the second week of the Olympic Games, Lufthansa celebrates its 60th anniversary of scheduled service to Brazil. In 1956, a Lockheed Super Star with 48 first-class… Read the full press release
From September 26, 2016, Air France customers will be able to travel to Quebec thanks to a new daily service between Montreal-Trudeau International Airport and the Sainte-Foy railway station in Quebec City. The Montreal-Quebec service will be operated by Air France bus, equipped with 52 seats and Wi-Fi. PARIS, 2016-Aug-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Company’s… Read the full press release
50 new noise monitors are being added to more than double the airport’s existing network New figures show a 5.5% increase in the proportion of quieter, new generation aircraft using the airport Heathrow launches its second ‘Blueprint for Noise Reduction’ today LONDON, 2016-Aug-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Heathrow has begun the installation of fifty new… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Aug-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Heathrow is working with Alzheimer’s Society to change global attitudes towards dementia as part of the charity’s Dementia Friendly Communities programme. The airport has pledged to make all 76,000 people that work at the airport dementia aware through the provision of ‘Dementia Friends’ sessions, training and online resources. The… Read the full press release
51% of residents in 12 local constituencies support expansion at Heathrow, and 35% oppose 59% of residents feel positive about the airport, and only 8% feel negative LONDON, 2016-Aug-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Populus polling released by Heathrow today shows support for the airport’s expansion plans remains strong in local communities. … Read the full press release
DUBLIN, Ireland, 2016-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — With unprecedented growth, Crewlink, an official recruitment and training partner of Ryanair are delighted to announce a major recruitment drive across Europe. Recruitment days will be taking place in Italy over the coming months to fill unlimited cabin crew positions with the airline. Italian Recruitment days will… Read the full press release
Guy King, Sones de México Ensemble, The Second City, Black Ensemble Theater and others will perform—along with event hosts The Q Brothers CHICAGO, 2016-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) will honor four Chicago artists and arts advocates and one iconic cultural institution at the 3rd annual… Read the full press release
Renaming and Reclaiming Ceremony in Dania Beach Celebrates the First State Park in Florida Named After an African-American GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., 2016-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park, formerly known as John U. Lloyd State Park, is the first state park to be named for an African-American in the… Read the full press release
WASHINGTON, DC, 2016-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Extend the summer fun into the fall by planning your next getaway with Historic Hotels of America and Historic Hotels Worldwide during our Last Days of Summer Sale! Take advantage of these super savings through August 26, 2016. Choose from over 40 historic hotels that are providing discounts… Read the full press release
BANGKOK, 2016-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce a Preferred Partnership agreement with mobile virtual network operator Flexiroam Asia Limited. Flexiroam is a new breed of telecommunications company that enables travellers to bypass roaming charges around the world. Its flagship data-roaming product, FLEXIROAM X, allows users to earn up to 100GB… Read the full press release
MOSCOW, RUSSIA, 2016-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot has taken delivery of its new A320 aircraft fitted with state-of-the-art aerodynamic wing-tips known as Sharklets. The aircraft has been named in honour of Abram Ioffe, a prominent Russian physicist. A320 aircraft is delivered to Aeroflot directly from the manufacturer. The new A320 is equipped with CFM56 engines and can accommodate 158 passengers in a spacious… Read the full press release
Lisbon, Portugal, 2016-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Android users now have this function in their diary This feature is yet another step forward in the development of services TAP offers its clients through their mobile devices. The company has free iOS and Android apps for smartphones and tablets with which it is possible – among… Read the full press release
Lisbon, Portugal, 2016-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The two new TAP’s A330 that cross daily the Atlantic Ocean, operating the also new airline’s routes to the USA: Boston and New York – JFK, have now the names of two singular personalities: John Dos Passos and João Vaz Côrte-Real. With Portuguese ancestry, John Dos Passos, and… Read the full press release
Doncaster, England, 2016-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — PASSENGERS flying from Yorkshire’s Doncaster Sheffield Airport can now head to the channel island of Guernsey thanks to a new Flybe connection. The island, known for beach resorts like Cobo Bay and the scenery of its coastal cliffs, can now be reached by flying from Doncaster and connecting… Read the full press release
AL Continues Introducing the World with the Charms of Japan TOKYO, JAPAN 2016-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL)’s global website (www.jal.com) is routinely accessed from 26 regions all over the world. One part of the site is the “JAL Guide to Japan (*1),” an information site for overseas visitors in seven languages (*2), which… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — ‘victoRIOus’ is set to be the name of the British Airways aircraft that will fly Team GB and ParalympicsGB home from the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The name, which was one of a short-list of four selected by the athletes and British Airways staff, was chosen by… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Aug-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The British Airways Flying with Confidence course celebrates its thirtieth birthday on August 17 – having helped more than 50,000 people overcome their fear of flying since its launch. To celebrate 30 years of running the course, the first 30 callers will receive a £30 discount for the Heathrow… Read the full press release
HONG KONG, 2016-Aug-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific Airways and Dragonair are pleased to announce the introduction of an enhanced baggage policy, which will see passengers benefit from increased check-in allowances and generally lower excess baggage charges. Under the revised weight system policy, all passengers, regardless of their class of travel, will enjoy an… Read the full press release
HONG KONG, 2016-Aug-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today released combined Cathay Pacific and Dragonair traffic figures for July 2016 that show an increase in both the number of passengers carried and the amount of cargo and mail uplifted compared to the same month last year. Cathay Pacific and Dragonair carried a total… Read the full press release
Benefits include discounted fares and 25kg free baggage allowance New Delhi, 2016-Aug-16 — /Travel PR News/ — On the occasion of India’s Independence Day, Vistara, India’s fastest growing full service carrier, announces special benefits for active, retired and honorably discharged Armed Forces personnel and their family members who travel together on Vistara. The special discounted fare… Read the full press release
Only German airline with an all-year-round service to Iceland Berlin, Germany, 2016-Aug-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Iceland is booming – and not just since the European Football Championship! Due to the high demand, airberlin is once again expanding its service to Iceland from the coming winter season, and will operate two flights a week… Read the full press release
ATLANTA, 2016-Aug-16 — /Travel PR News/ — ExpressJet Airlines (“ExpressJet”) is excited to announce a partnership agreement with United Flight Systems to offer qualified students a pathway to secure a first officer position at the airline. This new partnership provides currently enrolled students or student instructors at smaller flight training programs the same incentives as their… Read the full press release
Golf lovers rejoice with addition of PGA TOUR Grill to airport dining options EL PASO, TX, 2016-Aug-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Enhanced dining options will soon welcome travelers at El Paso International Airport. Global restaurateur HMSHost was recently awarded a five-year lease extension valued at more than $47 million to continue operating the airport’s dining… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Aug-16 — /Travel PR News/ — World Travel Awards has confirmed the Europe Gala Ceremony 2016 will join World Spa Awards at Forte Village Resort on the southern tip of Sardinia, Italy. Both events will take place on the evening of September 4th at the world-class resort, welcoming hundreds of hospitality leaders from across the region and around the world. The decision… Read the full press release
HONG KONG, 2016-Aug-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Air traffic at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) saw steady growth in July 2016. During the month, passenger volume increased 5.8% year on year to 6.3 million, while flight movements rose 2.9% to 35,200 compared to the same month last year. Cargo throughput saw a 4.7% year-on-year increase… Read the full press release