Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines to offer internet access on shorter journeys

Internet access also on inner-European routes Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines starting next phase of testing to include free service to passengers Product launch in the first quarter, initially on 10 Airbus aircraft from the A320 family Three service packages available in future, priced at EUR 3, EUR 7 and EUR 12. Frankfurt/Main, 2017-Jan-11 — /Travel… Read the full press release

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport and MomDoc Charities provide new “mother’s rooms” for traveling mothers and their baby or toddler

MESA, Ariz., 2017-Jan-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, in coordination with MomDoc Charities, has a new feature for traveling mothers who are nursing or just need a quiet place for their baby or toddler; two “mother’s rooms” conveniently located after the security screening in the terminal and near baggage claim. The Mother’s Rooms… Read the full press release

Travelport announces Finnair as 200th airline to adopt its Rich Content and Branding merchandising technology

Langley, U.K., 2017-Jan-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport (NYSE: TVPT), a leading Travel Commerce Platform has today announced a new full content agreement with Finnair, Finland’s largest airline and a member of the oneworld alliance.  As part of the agreement, Finnair has also chosen to deploy Travelport’s Rich Content and Branding merchandising solution, making it… Read the full press release

Amari Havodda Maldives offers direct seaplane connection

FIRST RESORT IN GAAFU DHAALU ATOLL TO INITIATE SEAPLANE CONNECTION WITH GAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT MALDIVES, 2017-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Amari Havodda Maldives, a luxury private island resort located in one of the most pristine atolls in the southern part of the Maldives, recently made history by being the first resort in the Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll… Read the full press release

Allegiant announces 17 new routes and new base of operations and service from Louisville, Kentucky

ALLEGIANT'S SEVEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY - PRESS CONFERENCE AND "PACK YOUR BAGS" FLYAWAY CONTEST

LAS VEGAS, 2017-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today is celebrating the start of the new year by announcing 17 new routes, a new base of operations and service from a new U.S. city: Louisville, Kentucky. To celebrate this expansion, the company is offering one-way fares on the new routes for as low… Read the full press release

China Airlines deploys its new Airbus A350-900XWB aircraft for its flights between Vienna Airport and Taipei

VIENNA, Austria,, 2017-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Effective immediately, China Airlines will deploy a new Airbus A350-900XWB aircraft on its three weekly flights between Vienna and Taipei. Thus China Airlines is the first airline to offer scheduled flight service to Vienna Airport on an Airbus A350. Within the context of a press briefing and photo… Read the full press release

Vienna Airport expands its Airport City; starts construction work on enlarging its Air Cargo Center

Expanded Air Cargo Center to be put into operation by the end of 2017   Vienna Airport is making another key investment to expand its Airport City, starting construction work on enlarging its Air Cargo Center and adding one-third more space (15,000 m²). The project will be implemented at a cost of about € 16… Read the full press release

Historic Hotels of America® welcomed 37 historic hotels into membership in 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C., 2017-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Historic Hotels of America® has inducted 37 historic hotels into membership in 2016. The oldest historic hotel inducted dates to 1789. Hotels nominated and accepted into the prestigious National Trust for Historic Preservation Historic Hotels of America program in 2016 range in age from 227 years to… Read the full press release

Tourism Australia’s Dreamtime program to be held in Brisbane, Queensland

SYDNEY, Australia, 2017-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Tourism Australia today announced that its signature event for promoting Australia as a world-class incentive destination, Dreamtime, will be held in Brisbane, Queensland for the first time ever. As part of the Dreamtime program, Australian industry will have the opportunity to meet and do business with qualified buyers… Read the full press release

43 local tourism initiatives to receive $927,000 in matching grants as part of Virginia Tourism Corporation’s Marketing Leverage Program

Funds will generate $3.2 million in marketing initiatives for 43 local tourism programs RICHMOND, VA, 2017-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced that $927,000 in matching grant funds will be awarded to 43 local tourism initiatives as part of Virginia Tourism Corporation’s (VTC) Marketing Leverage Program (MLP). The grants are designed… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport welcomes Aer Lingus’ announcement of earlier morning flights from Shannon to Heathrow

More business-friendly timing welcomed SHANNON, Ireland, 2017-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Aer Lingus has today announced that their daily morning service from Shannon to Heathrow will now depart at the earlier time of 7.30am. The enhanced timing will come into effect from 26th March 2017 and will offer enhanced business connectivity from the region. “We’re… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport announces record airlift of 76 Irish thoroughbreds from Shannon to Beijing

All animals on board BBA Ireland airlift purchased by Chinese businessman Zhang Yuesheng Airlift shows potential of emerging market for Irish bloodstock SHANNON, Ireland, 2017-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — A major leap in developing the lucrative China market for Irish bloodstock has been made with a record airlift of 76 Irish thoroughbreds from Shannon Airport…. Read the full press release

Virgin Trains announces New Year half price seat sale

400,000 half price tickets up for grabs for east coast journeys Half price tickets on sale between January 9 and January 13 Tickets for travel between January 30 and March 31* LONDON, 2017-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Missing the Christmas break already? Plan your next staycation and take advantage of discounted tickets in Virgin… Read the full press release

American Airlines announces new service to New York City’s La Guardia airport from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional airport

Roanoke, Virginia, 2017-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The Roanoke Regional Airport Commission is pleased to  announce that American Airlines will add a second non-stop daily departure to New York City’s La Guardia airport from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional airport effective January 9, 2017.  The additional flight will increase service to twice daily Monday – Friday and once… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta announces the appointment of Lasheeda Perry as Pastry Chef

Atlanta, 2017-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta announces the “sweet” appointment of Lasheeda Perry as Pastry Chef of the leading luxury hotel in the city. A creative force in the kitchen, Perry will lead the pastry team with a wealth of experience. Before her move to Atlanta, Perry served as executive pastry… Read the full press release

Renowned artist David Gerstein headlines first pop art exhibitions at Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen

Shenzhen, China, 2017-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Internationally renowned artist David Gerstein headlines the first in a series of pop up, pop art exhibitions at Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen in cooperation with Bravo Arts Group. Gerstein’s unique wall installations, or “multi-layered paintings” are available to view and purchase through January 7, 2017 from 9:30… Read the full press release

FlightStats names Japan Airlines best Asia-Pacific Major Airline for its on-time performance service

TOKYO, Japan, 2017-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) has been named the best Asia-Pacific Major Airline for its on-time performance service, according to FlightStats Inc., an independent aviation performance-tracking company. In 2016 JAL achieved on-time arrival rate of 87.33% for its domestic and international flights, and the JAL Group achieved on-time arrival rate… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon launch the latest edition of their Vantage Pass promotion

  HONG KONG, 2017-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon are launching the latest edition of their Vantage Pass promotion, enabling passengers commencing their journeys in Hong Kong to travel well with great value Business and Premium Economy Class flight combinations to over 80 worldwide destinations. The promotion period, which applies to… Read the full press release

The Singapore Tourism Board announces the appointment of Zenith as its new global media agency

SINGAPORE, 2017-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has appointed Zenith as its new global media agency following an open Request for Proposal (RFP) for a global media planning and buying agency in October. The incumbent media agency MEC’s contract will be ending in March 2017. The two-year contract will commence on… Read the full press release

Vistara celebrates two years of successful operations

Vistara’s weekly frequencies grew by more than 50% over one year Vistara increases frequency to Pune on its 2nd anniversary Vistara enables a ‘Flight of Fantasy’ for less-privileged children on its 2nd anniversary Celebrates with customers onboard with special desserts New Delhi, 2017-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Vistara, India’s newest and fastest growing full… Read the full press release

Vistara adds Amritsar and Leh to its steadily expanding network

  Service to Amritsar from New Delhi starting March 1, 2017 and from Mumbai starting March 8, 2017 Service to Leh from Delhi, starting March 25, 2017 One-way, all-in fares to Amritsar starting INR 1,799 from Delhi and INR 3,699 from Mumbai One-way, all-in fares to Leh from Delhi starting INR 2,399, with attractive connecting… Read the full press release

VisitBritain and PCMA to deliver the first ever #Greatdebate at PCMA Convening Leaders conference in Austin, Texas

LONDON, 2017-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The debate will tackle the topical issue of “How geopolitics & global economics alter the course of business”, with key industry figures providing insight into the macro trends set to affect the events industry across the world. Welcoming the opportunity to partner with PCMA on a new and… Read the full press release

HMSHost brings Book & Bourbon – Southern Kitchen Restaurant in Louisville International Airport

85 Distinctive Bourbons – Savory Southern Food – Striking “Speakeasy meets Library” Vibe LOUISVILLE, KY, 2017-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The tasting notes of a fine bourbon can transport one to memorable destinations of days gone by, or to exciting places just recently discovered, much the same way that a an airplane can take one… Read the full press release

CityJet recruitment days for Junior and Senior Cabin Crew positions in Brussels, Belgium

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2017-Jan-07 — /Travel PR News/ — NoBox HR Outsourcing are delighted to announce that we are currently recruiting for Junior and Senior Cabin Crew positions for our client CityJet. Recruitment days will be taking place for these positions on the 10th and 17th January in Brussels, Belgium. This is an exciting opportunity to… Read the full press release

HMSHost opens The Shipyard Pub & Café, Samuel Adams Brewhouse and Starbucks at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport

Regional craft brews, classic New England fare, and Starbucks® now open MANCHESTER, NH, 2017-Jan-07 — /Travel PR News/ — One can’t help but crave the essential foods of the region when traveling to New England. Seafood staples like clam chowder, lobster, and cod are an undeniable part of the northeastern United States culture. Beer, naturally, is… Read the full press release

Port of Oakland welcomes Southwest Airlines’ nonstop service from Oakland International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport

New summer service answers the call for nonstop flights to OAK’s top unserved market Oakland, CA, 2017-Jan-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Together with Southwest Airlines, officials at the Port of Oakland announced today that effective June 4th, 2017 the carrier will commence daily nonstop service from Oakland International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport… Read the full press release

Woodland Park Zoo announces Lauri Hennessey as VP of Communications and Public Affairs; Sarah Valentine as VP of Development

SEATTLE, 2017-Jan-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Woodland Park Zoo is pleased to announce its new Vice President of Communications and Public Affairs, Lauri Hennessey, and new Vice President of Development, Sarah Valentine. Lauri Hennessey, Vice President of Communications and Public Affairs Hennessey joined the zoo in December 2016. She oversees government relations, public relations, digital… Read the full press release

Wizz Air deploys 7th aircraft at Sofia Airport; launches two new routes to Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg and Doncaster Sheffield

Sofia, Bulgaria, 2017-Jan-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe and Bulgaria’s leading carrier, today deploys its 7thaircraft at Sofia Airport, launching two new routes from the Bulgarian capital. The newest WIZZ services connect Sofia with Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg and Doncaster Sheffield. The new aircraft represents an investment of… Read the full press release

Wizz Air announces new route connecting Vilnius, Lithuania with Gothenburg, Sweden

Vilnius, Lithuania, 2017-Jan-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe today announced a new route from Vilnius. The newest WIZZ service connects the Lithuanian capital with Gothenburg, the second largest city of Sweden. The route will commence on 26 March and operate two times a week, on… Read the full press release

Wizz Air announces new service connecting Osijek, Croatia with Basel, Switzerland

Osijek, Croatia, 2017-Jan-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, announced today its first service connecting Osijek with Basel in Switzerland. The low-fare route will commence on 19 May 2017, with two weekly frequencies, on Mondays and Fridays. Basel city, famous for its historic landmarks and well-known… Read the full press release