TRENZ 2017: New Zealand’s oldest city Christchurch is now its newest

TRENZ 2017: New Zealand’s oldest city Christchurch is now its newest   New Zealand’s oldest city and now its newest, Christchurch is showing off its latest openings at TRENZ 2017. New Zealand, 2017-May-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Christchurch & Canterbury Tourism (CCT) says Christchurch city is well worth exploring at this exciting stage of its… Read the full press release

New Zealand: Canterbury’s top attractions on show at TRENZ 2017

New Zealand: Canterbury’s top attractions on show at TRENZ 2017   Canterbury’s top attractions will be on show at TRENZ 2017, with new options to experience the region’s alps to ocean locations and pristine skies. New Zealand, 2017-May-16 — /Travel PR News/ — “Astro-tourism is taking off here, with the main highway connecting Fairlie to… Read the full press release

Scandinavian low-cost airline Primera Air orders eight Boeing 737 MAX 9 airplanes

Scandinavian low-cost airline to utilize airplane to open new transatlantic routes SEATTLE, 2017-May-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Primera Air today (May 11, 2017) announced an order for eight 737 MAX 9 airplanes, valued at more than $950 million at list prices. The agreement also includes purchase rights for four additional… Read the full press release

Carrie Liqun Liu to be elected to Travelzoo’s board of directors

NEW YORK, 2017-May-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Global deals publisher Travelzoo® (NASDAQ: TZOO) today ( May 10, 2017) announced that Carrie Liqun Liu is expected to be elected to Travelzoo’s board of directors at the company’s annual meeting on May 22, 2017. Liu, a Chinese national, has been the Executive Director of Fosun China Momentum… Read the full press release

New video reveals easyJet’s secret cabin crew code

New video reveals easyJet’s secret cabin crew code   LUTON, UK, 2017-May-15 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet reveals secret cabin crew code in new video A secret airline cabin crew code used by easyJet staff has been revealed in a new instructional video that hit the internet today (11 MAY 2017).The low fare airline… Read the full press release

easyJet’s carbon emissions now below 80 grams for each passenger kilometre travelled

LUTON, UK, 2017-May-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Airline has achieved carbon reduction milestone of 80 grams for each passenger kilometre travelled for the first time – Emissions per passenger on track to be reduced by a third in twenty years easyJet’s carbon emissions, for each kilometre travelled by passengers, have dropped below 80 grams… Read the full press release

easyjet partners with Get Your Guide to offer more than 16,000 activities across Europe

LUTON, UK, 2017-May-15 — /Travel PR News/ — easyjet partners with leading operator ‘GETYOURGUIDE’ offering more than 16,000 activities. easyJet, Europe’s leading airline has launched a new partnership offering customers tours and excursions alongside its low air fares.In partnership with “Get Your Guide” easyJet will offer customers more than 16,000 activities across Europe including destination… Read the full press release

First Bus survey: nearly half of Brits don’t know where their nearest bus stop is located

Aberdeen, Scotland, 2017-May-15 — /Travel PR News/ — A new poll* by First Bus has found that nearly half of Brits surveyed don’t know where their nearest bus stop is located, to take them to work. The research follows the recent news that UK drivers are spending 32 hours (almost an entire working week) stuck… Read the full press release

Heathrow sees its best April on record: 6 million passengers

Heathrow sees its best April on record: 6 million passengers   London, 2017-May-15 — /Travel PR News/ — A thumping Easter getaway helped Heathrow secure its best April on record. The airport welcomed over 6 million passengers, jumping 11% on the same month in 2016. The Middle East climbed 22% on the back of more… Read the full press release

British Airways: Hack Horizon, the most innovative inflight travel hackathon to date

British Airways: Hack Horizon, the most innovative inflight travel hackathon to date   London, 2017-May-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Hack Horizon, the first TravelTech hackathon onboard a British Airways commercial flight between Hong Kong and London Heathrow, culminated last night with a pitch event at London’s iconic Transport Museum. The evening showcased the exceptional travel-focused… Read the full press release

IHG to open Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Little Collins in 2020

IHG to open Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Little Collins in 2020   The momentum behind the world’s fastest growing hotel brand continues with the seventh Holiday Inn Express signing in Australasia Denham, UK, 2017-May-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Holiday Inn Express brand takes another leap forward in Australia today (10 MAY 2017), with… Read the full press release

New nonstop daily service between Seattle and Indianapolis, Indiana by Alaska Airlines

SEATTLE, 2017-May-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines today (May 11, 2017) inaugurates nonstop daily service between Seattle and Indianapolis, Indiana. This new service to Indianapolis is the only nonstop service offered from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. “Alaska Airlines continues to meet the needs of valued Seattle guests with new service to the Circle City,”… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels International reveals new MainStay Suites prototype

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2017-May-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (May 11, 2017), Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) revealed a new MainStay Suites prototype at the 63rd annual Choice Hotels Convention in Las Vegas. MainStay Suites, Choice’s midscale extended stay brand, appeals to professionals and families who need a long-term hotel option. As such, the new… Read the full press release