Ryanair connects Hamburg with the Bulgarian capital of Sofia

Sofia enters Hamburg route network as brand new destination HAMBURG, GERMANY, 2016-Sep-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The Irish airline Ryanair is expanding its commitment to Hamburg Airport. From 6 September, Ryanair is connecting Hamburg with the Bulgarian capital of Sofia. The airline brings holidaymakers and business travellers to the eastern European city, previously not featuring… Read the full press release

British Airways and Hamburg Airport celebrated seventieth anniversary of the Hamburg-London route

HAMBURG, GERMANY, 2016-Sep-06 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways and Hamburg Airport are today celebrating the seventieth anniversary of the Hamburg-London route. Since 1 September, 1946, passengers from Hamburg and the whole of northern Germany have been able to fly with the premium airline to London every day. Today, there are several flights daily. British… Read the full press release

Aéroports de Paris SA announces management appointments

PARIS, 2016-Sep-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Augustin de Romanet, Chairman and CEO of Aéroports de Paris SA – Groupe ADP has made the following appointments: Since 1st September 2016: Renaud Japiot has been appointed Chief Digital Officer. 43-year-old Renaud Japiot is a graduate of the Institut Supérieur Electronique de Paris (ISEP). He gained his expertise… Read the full press release

Air China launches nonstop service between San José and Shanghai

China’s exclusive national carrier connects Silicon Valley to Asia’s global city, Shanghai SAN JOSE, Calif., 2016-Sep-06 — /Travel PR News/ — History was made today with the launch of #SanJoseShanghai, Air China’s (CA) new flight between Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). This flight marks first-ever nonstop service between… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific launches first direct flights to Hong Kong from Gatwick Airport

Cathay Pacific‘s four-times-a-week service to boost business links with China and the wider Far East New Cathay Pacific service cements Gatwick’s place in the premier league of airports offering 50+ long haul routes across the globe Gatwick now connects UK to three Chinese cities, including only direct flights to Chongqing – the commercial capital of… Read the full press release

President University to host PATA Youth Symposium at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition, BSD-Serpong, Indonesia on September 8, 2016

BANGKOK, 2016-Sep-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Human Capital Development Committee will organise a PATA Youth Symposium on the afternoon of Thursday, September 8, 2016, generously hosted by President University at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE), BSD-Serpong, Indonesia. Under the theme ‘Young Entrepreneurs Role in Tourism’s Future’, the Symposium takes place on the first day of PATA… Read the full press release

Travel Oregon honored with Mercury award for Best Broadcast Advertising in the country

Salem, OR, 2016-Sep-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Winners of the National Council of State Tourism Directors (NCSTD) 2016 Mercury awards were announced this week during U.S. Travel Association’s annual Educational Seminar for Tourism Organizations (ESTO) conference held this year in Boca Raton, Fla. The NCSTD honored Travel Oregon with a highly coveted Mercury award for… Read the full press release

IATA encourages governments to commit to their voluntary participation on Carbon Offset and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation

Geneva, SWITZERLAND, 2016-Sep-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expressed optimism for an agreement on a Carbon Offset and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) when governments meet for the 39th Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization later this month. The draft negotiating text for CORSIA, published on 2 September… Read the full press release

IATA data for global air freight markets in July 2016 shows robust growth in demand

Geneva, SWITZERLAND, 2016-Sep-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets in July 2016 showing robust growth in demand. Measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), demand increased 5.0% in July 2016, compared to July 2015. This was the fastest pace in almost 18 months. Freight capacity… Read the full press release

IATA announces Alexandre de Juniac as its new Director General and CEO

Montreal, CANADA, 2016-Sep-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Alexandre de Juniac has officially taken on the role of Director General and CEO of the organization. He succeeds Tony Tyler, who served as IATA DG and CEO since 2011 and had announced his retirement. “I am excited to be… Read the full press release