Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach welcomes Mohamed Elbanna as its new General Manager

Elbanna brings 15 years of worldwide experience with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Palm Beach, U.S.A., 2017-May-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Hospitality leader Mohamed Elbanna has been appointed General Manager of the Five Star, Five Diamond Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach, overseeing the oceanfront Resort’s 210 guestrooms and suites, three restaurants, recreational and fitness… Read the full press release

George Best Belfast City Airport announces Long Meadow Blossom Burst Cider as winner £30,000 marketing support

BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2017-May-17 — /Travel PR News/ — George Best Belfast City Airport has announced that a cider product from Portadown has been crowned the winner of a competition offering one local food and drink producer £30,000 of marketing support and brand visibility at the airport. Long Meadow Blossom Burst Cider has beaten nine other… Read the full press release

IATA, the Joint Inspection Group and Airlines for America to strengthen Safety and Quality Assurance in aviation fueling

St Petersburg, RUSSIA, 2017-May-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA), the Joint Inspection Group (JIG), and Airlines for America (A4A) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen and promote Safety and Quality Assurance in global aviation fueling activities. “Maintaining the quality of the aviation fuel supply and the supporting infrastructure and… Read the full press release

Evita Turquoise Robinson and Willie Geist added keynote speakers for DMAI’s 2017 Annual Convention in Montréal

Washington, DC, 2017-May-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI) Chairman Gary C. Sherwin, CDME and President and CEO of Visit Newport Beach, Inc. and President and CEO Don Welsh today (May 10, 2017) announced more keynote speaker details for the 2017 Annual Convention in Montréal, Canada July 11‐14. “We are thrilled… Read the full press release

DMAI names the 2017 30 Under 30 class for its Annual Convention in Montreal, July 11-14

Washington, DC, 2017-May-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI) Chairman Gary C. Sherwin, CDME and President and CEO of Visit Newport Beach, Inc; Destination and Travel Foundation Chairman Joe Marinelli, and President of Visit Savannah, and President and CEO Don Welsh today (May 8, 2017) announced the 2017 “30 Under 30”… Read the full press release

All candidates in the Management Proxy Circular dated March 14, 2017 elected as directors of Bombardier Inc

Montréal, 2017-May-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier announced today (May 11, 2017) that all candidates in the Management Proxy Circular dated March 14, 2017 were elected as directors of Bombardier Inc. during its annual meeting of shareholders, which was held in Dorval, Québec earlier today. The detailed results of the ballot for the election… Read the full press release

Bombardier Transportation to exhibit at this year’s Global Public Transport Summit in Montreal

Bombardier Transportation to exhibit at this year’s Global Public Transport Summit in Montreal   Bombardier showcases its strategy and vision for leading the transition into the next generation of sustainable urban transport Digitalization and virtual reality to take center stage at global transport exhibition Berlin, 2017-May-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Rail technology leader Bombardier… Read the full press release

33 additional BOMBARDIER TWINDEXX Vario double-deck coaches ordered by Israel Railways

33 additional BOMBARDIER TWINDEXX Vario double-deck coaches ordered by Israel Railways   Fifth order will increase Israel Railways’ fleet of Bombardier-built double-deck coaches to 462 Greater comfort, increased capacity and more frequent service for Israel’s public rail transport Berlin, 2017-May-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation announced today (May 10, 2017)… Read the full press release

Bombardier Transportation presents new product platform for the locomotive sector at Transport Logistic in Munich

Bombardier Transportation presents new product platform for the locomotive sector at Transport Logistic in Munich   Innovative TRAXX locomotive platform to add efficiency and flexibility to operators across Europe Entire locomotive platform now available with diesel support engine Berlin, 2017-May-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation presented its new product platform… Read the full press release

Bombardier’s Joint Venture in China to provide 10-year overhaul service for 498 metro cars operating on Shanghai Metro

Bombardier’s Joint Venture in China to provide 10-year overhaul service for 498 metro cars operating on Shanghai Metro   Bombardier’s joint venture to perform 10-year overhaul work for 498 metro cars operating on the world’s longest metro network BOMBARDIER ORBITA and Maximo systems to reduce maintenance time and improve fleet reliability and safety Berlin, 2017-May-16… Read the full press release

New touring route for New Zealand’s northern Canterbury region

New touring route for New Zealand’s northern Canterbury region   Tourists wanting to explore New Zealand’s northern Canterbury region are being encouraged to take their time on a new touring route. New Zealand, 2017-May-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The main attractions on the Alpine Pacific Touring Route, through the rural countryside north of Christchurch,… Read the full press release

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

JetBlue to move from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Terminal 3 to Terminal 5 on May 17

JetBlue to Offer A-List Experience for All Customers Traveling Through LAX Terminal 5  May 17 Move to Terminal 5 Gives JetBlue Customers Access to Premium Concessions, Modern Terminal Design, and Free Terminal-wide Wi-Fi Move Comes Amid JetBlue’s West Coast Growth and Increasing Popularity of Mint Starting This Summer, Customers Will Benefit From JetBlue’s Popular Self-Service… Read the full press release

Passengers can now travel with surfboards on Metrolink trains

All Metrolink trains now have a specially designed surfboard storage area Southern California, 2017-May-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The surf is up, as passengers can now travel with surfboards on Metrolink trains. Beginning this past weekend, Metrolink train now include surfboard storage netting on all its Bike/Surfboard Cars. Officials anticipate the modified cars will be… Read the full press release

Typewriter technology exhibition at Terminal 2 of San Francisco International Airport

New exhibition highlights typewriter technology through more than a century of design San Francisco, 2017-May-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The typewriter is one of the great inventions of the modern world.  A marvel of industrial engineering and ingenuity, it revolutionized communication and was an essential tool for countless writers.  To comprehend the typewriter’s impact,… Read the full press release

Viking River Cruises’ new ship Viking Ra will sail the Nile River on a new Egypt cruisetour in March 2018

All-Suite Viking Ra Will Begin Sailing New Nile River Cruisetour in Spring 2018 Los Angeles, 2017-May-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking River Cruises (www.vikingrivercruises.com) today announced details of the newest addition to its river fleet, Viking Ra™. Recently acquired, the vessel has been stripped down to the steel to undergo a complete renovation that… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean International: Empress’ Western Caribbean and Havana sailings open for bookings

Expanded Sailings Introduce 58 New Cruises, Including 28 Havana Overnights through March 2019 Miami, 2017-May-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The world’s most adventurous cruise line is giving adventure-seekers more opportunities than ever to explore the vibrant island destination of Cuba with new sailings to Havana on Empress of the Seas.  Royal Caribbean International’s newly refreshed… Read the full press release

SAA Cargo voted Best Cargo Airline-Africa by the readers of Air Cargo News

Johannesburg, 2017-May-14 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways Cargo (SAA Cargo) is proud to have bagged another international award within a short space of time at the 2017 Air Cargo Airline of the Year awards hosted by Air Cargo News.  SAA Cargo was voted Best Cargo Airline-Africa by the readers of Air Cargo News…. Read the full press release