Historic Environment Scotland to release new book on Scotland’s most famous modernist ruin, St Peter’s Seminary in Cardross

Historic Environment Scotland to release new book on Scotland’s most famous modernist ruin, St Peter’s Seminary in Cardross   St Peter’s, Cardross: Birth, Death and Renewal released marking building’s 50th anniversary Edinburgh, Scotland, 2016-Nov-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Scotland’s most famous modernist ruin, St Peter’s Seminary in Cardross, is set to have its full… Read the full press release

Historic Environment Scotland lists two of Orkney’s famous ‘Churchill Barriers’

Detail of concrete block holders, used to construct the barriers.   Second World War structures recognised as being of national importance Edinburgh, Scotland, 2016-Nov-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Two of Orkney’s famous ‘Churchill Barriers’ have been listed by Historic Environment Scotland for the first time. The barriers were constructed during World War Two as… Read the full press release

Historic Environment Scotland stonemasonry apprentices win Gold and Bronze in a UK-wide competition The SkillBuild Final

Ross Kennedy – Bronze medal winner from Hatston Depot in Kirkwall   Edinburgh, Scotland, 2016-Nov-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Two Scottish stonemasonry apprentices have taken Gold and Bronze respectively, in a UK-wide competition to find the country’s most talented construction apprentices. The SkillBuild Final – a national construction competition organised by the Construction Industry… Read the full press release

Australia’s Working Holiday Maker program gains momentum as partners join Tourism Australia’s new $10m global youth campaign

Australia’s Working Holiday Maker program gains momentum as partners join Tourism Australia’s new $10m global youth campaign   SYDNEY, Australia, 2016-Nov-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Australia’s push to encourage more young international travellers Down Under and take advantage of the country’s Working Holiday Maker (WHM) program is gathering momentum, with industry and travel partners lining… Read the full press release

Dusit International to operate the dusitD2 Phuket Aria in Surin Beach

Dusit International to operate the dusitD2 Phuket Aria in Surin Beach   Bangkok, Thailand, 2016-Nov-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Leading hospitality company Dusit International has signed a management agreement with Phuket-based property developer Layana Development Co., Ltd. to operate the dusitD2 Phuket Aria in Surin Beach. Located on the west coast of Phuket between… Read the full press release

Wyndham Hotel Group appoints Patrick Divall as Regional VP, Western Europe and Ignace Bauwens as Regional VP, Middle East and Africa

New Regional Vice Presidents for Western Europe and Middle East, Africa Offer More than 60 Years of Combined Hotel Industry Expertise LONDON, UK, 2016-Nov-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with nearly 8,000 hotels across a portfolio of 16 iconic brands, today (22 November 2016) announced two new appointments… Read the full press release

AirAsia inaugurates service between Kuala Lumpur and Luang Prabang in Laos

Airline is the first to operate this exclusive route, marking AirAsia Group’s 70th intra-Asean route connecting all ten Asean countries Celebratory fares from RM99* one way in conjunction with successful inaugural flight LUANG PRABANG, 2016-Nov-29 — /Travel PR News/ — AirAsia reiterates its commitment towards the Asean market with the inaugural flight of its brand… Read the full press release

Philippines to see increase in Taiwanese tourists arrivals with AirAsia’s direct flight from Manila to Taipei

MANILA, 2016-Nov-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Taiwanese tourists arrivals into the Philippines are expected to rise with the commencement of AirAsia’s direct flight from Manila to Taipei today (21 November 2016) at 11:05 PM. Guests on board the inaugural flight Z2 128 from Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 got an early Christmas gift… Read the full press release

Vietnam Airlines took delivery of its 10th Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C., 2016-Nov-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Vietnam Airlines celebrated the delivery of the flag carrier’s 10th 787-9 Dreamliner today( Nov. 25, 2016). “Vietnam Airlines is proud to welcome our 10th Boeing 787 Dreamliner on behalf of Vietnam Airlines, only 16 months after we took delivery of the first of… Read the full press release

Vladivostok International Airport to be acquired by Russian Direct Investment Fund, Changi Airports International and Basic Element consortium

MOSCOW, 2016-Nov-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The consortium comprising the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), Singapore’s Changi Airports International (CAI) and Russia’s Basic Element, has signed the agreement to acquire shares in Vladivostok International Airport in Russia’s Far East from Sheremetyevo International Airport. Upon regulatory and corporate approvals, the consortium will own 100% of JSC Terminal Vladivostok which owns… Read the full press release

Travelzoo won the Gold Award for UK’s Best Travel Deals Provider at the 2016 British Travel Award

LONDON, 2016-Nov-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Global travel deals publisher Travelzoo (NASDAQ: TZOO) has been announced as the winner of the Gold Award for the UK’s Best Travel Deals Provider in the prestigious 2016 British Travel Awards. This is the fifth consecutive year that Travelzoo® has received this award where winners are voted for by… Read the full press release

Wizz Air unveils its new livery with Budapest 2024 Olympic and Paralympic design elements at Budapest Airport

Wizz Air unveils its new livery with Budapest 2024 Olympic and Paralympic design elements at Budapest Airport   BUDAPEST 2024 DESIGN LIVERY AIRCRAFT JOINS THE FLEET BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2016-Nov-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, in partnership with Budapest Airport and the Budapest 2024 Olympic… Read the full press release

Air France to fly between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Montreal with its second Boeing 787 Dreamliner

PARIS, 2016-Nov-29 — /Travel PR News/ — On May 1st 2017, Air France will fly between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Montreal with its second Boeing 787 (flight AF344 and AF345). Montreal will be the first transatlantic destination served by this new generation aircraft. THE BEST OF AIR FRANCE BETWEEN FRANCE AND QUEBEC For Air France… Read the full press release

Qatar Duty Free and Moncler open pop-up boutique retail space in Hamad International Airport

Qatar Duty Free and Moncler open pop-up boutique retail space in Hamad International Airport   Moncler opens its first store in Qatar at Hamad International Airport, Doha The temporary boutique heralds the start of a much larger brand presence for Moncler in Qatar Duty Free The luxury retail experience takes visitors on a journey to… Read the full press release

British Airways launches its very own exclusive brand of gin for premium customers

British Airways launches its very own exclusive brand of gin for premium customers   London, 2016-Nov-29 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is introducing its very own exclusive brand of gin for premium customers. From today (November 23), the specially made tipple – British Airways Gin – will only be served to the airline’s First… Read the full press release

CDA launches new tool that provides live updates on taxicab wait times at Chicago airports

CHICAGO, 2016-Nov-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) today (November  23, 2016) announced a feature that provides traveling passengers with live updates on taxicab wait times at Chicago airports. The new text messaging feature allows travelers to request and receive real-time taxicab wait times at O’Hare and Midway… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways presented with Best Customer Experience award at the Customer Show Awards 2016

The airline was presented with the award as part of the Customer Festival held in Dubai DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Nov-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has been named Best Customer Experience at the Customer Show Awards 2016 hosted by Terrapinn, at a ceremony that was held in Dubai on Tuesday 15th November 2016. Terrapinn… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways named the Best Middle East Airline Serving China at the 2016 Business Traveller China Awards

Multiple award-winning airline also clinched two other awards by leading travel titles in China this November DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Nov-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has been honoured for the fifth year in row as Best Middle East Airline Serving China at the 2016 Business Traveller China Awards. The Doha-based carrier also claimed the… Read the full press release

Qatar Executive’s latest Gulfstream G650E at the Middle East Business Aviation Association show 2016, 6-8 December, Dubai

DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Nov-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Executive will welcome partners and visitors on board its latest Gulfstream G650ER – one of the world’s fastest business jets – during its participation in the Middle East Business Aviation Association show 2016 taking place 6-8 December at Dubai World Central. Qatar Executive will be showcasing the… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways’ digital membership card provides its Privilege Club member with more convenient way to redeem Qmiles

DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Nov-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has officially launched digital membership card for its Privilege Club members, providing them with a more convenient option to redeem Qmiles when travelling across the airline’s global network. Available to all Privilege Club membership tiers – Burgundy, Silver, Gold and Platinum – the new digital… Read the full press release

The Alaska Airlines Foundation donates $162,500 to nonprofit organizations in Alaska, Hawaii and Washington

Over $300,000 donated by the Alaska Airlines Foundation in 2016 SEATTLE, 2016-Nov-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The Alaska Airlines Foundation is donating $162,500 to 15 nonprofit organizations in the states of Alaska, Hawaii and Washington, as part of a second donation cycle for the year. In 2016, donations total $307,500 to 27 organizations; the… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines expands services to its California customers with new nonstop flight between San Diego and Newark, NJ

SEATTLE, 2016-Nov-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines today (Nov. 21, 2016) begins new flights between San Diego and Newark, New Jersey, the airline’s first nonstop flight between San Diego and the New York City area. “We continue to offer more nonstop options from San Diego for our valued Southern California customers,” said John… Read the full press release

Applications now open for Cathay Dragon Aviation Certificate Programme 2017

Applications now open for Cathay Dragon Aviation Certificate Programme 2017   HONG KONG, 2016-Nov-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The Cathay Dragon Aviation Certificate Programme (CDACP), the newly renamed flagship initiative under the Cathay Dragon Youth Aviation Academy, offers young people an invaluable learning opportunity to explore the fascinating multi-faceted world of aviation over a period… Read the full press release

The Southwest Rink at Skyline Park opens in downtown Denver

The Southwest Rink at Skyline Park opens in downtown Denver   DALLAS, 2016-Nov-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines® (NYSE: LUV) and the Downtown Denver Partnership are pleased to welcome Mile High residents, employees and visitors to take a spin on the ice at the Southwest Rink at Skyline Park.  The rink opened today (November… Read the full press release

The inaugural Dr. Tony Kern Professionalism in Aviation Award winners announced

Washington, DC, 2016-Nov-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has recognized 19 recipients of its inaugural Dr. Tony Kern Professionalism in Aviation Award, which honors individuals in the business aviation industry for outstanding professionalism and leadership in support of aviation safety. The inaugural Kern Award winners are: Michael L. Baker,… Read the full press release

VisitScotland: New interactive online experience of some of Scotland’s most spectacular viewpoints

Edinburgh, Scotland, 2016-Nov-28 — /Travel PR News/ — A new interactive online experience of some of Scotland’s most spectacular viewpoints is set to put adventurous visitors in a spin during the Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design 2016. Paramotoring off Ben Nevis – Scotland’s tallest mountain at 1,346 metres high – and biking up Ben… Read the full press release

VisitScotland Chairman John Thurso launched the Experiencing Gaelic scheme in Inverness

Edinburgh, Scotland, 2016-Nov-28 — /Travel PR News/ — A new Welcome Scheme which recognises the special efforts made by tourism businesses to provide for visitors with an interest in our Gaelic heritage is being launched at the Highland Tourism Conference in Inverness today (November 22). VisitScotland’s Experiencing Gaelic is a newly-developed Welcome Scheme and is… Read the full press release

VisitScotland: New partnership between The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo and the Scottish Diaspora

VisitScotland: New partnership between The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo and the Scottish Diaspora   Edinburgh, Scotland, 2016-Nov-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has announced a new partnership with the Scottish Diaspora. The partnership will look to ignite renewed interest in Scotland’s national fabric while at the same time reaching out… Read the full press release

VisitScotland: Over 1 million passengers travelled on Borders Railway in its first year

VisitScotland: Over 1 million passengers travelled on Borders Railway in its first year   Edinburgh, Scotland, 2016-Nov-28 — /Travel PR News/ — A commemorative stone sculpture has been unveiled at Tweedbank Station to mark the day Her Majesty The Queen opened the Borders Railway and became Britain’s longest serving monarch. The Lord Lieutenant of Roxburgh,… Read the full press release

Scottish highlands icons at Heathrow’s Terminal Five as part of partnership activity between VisitScotland and Heathrow

Evelyn Lamous from Chicago meets members of the Clanranald Trust at Heathrow Airport   Edinburgh, Scotland, 2016-Nov-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Air passengers in London were forced to do a double take this weekend as kilted Highlanders, a ceilidh band and even the famous Calanais Standing Stones were spotted at Heathrow’s Terminal Five. The… Read the full press release