Singapore Airlines and CAE to provide simulator pilot training for Boeing aircraft types in Singapore

Singapore, 2017-Aug-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines (SIA) and CAE (NYSE: CAE; TSX: CAE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a joint venture for pilot training in Singapore. The joint venture will initially focus primarily on providing simulator training for Boeing aircraft types, supporting SIA Group airlines and other operators’… Read the full press release

Japan’s ANA opens its first kids space “STAR WARS ANA Kids LOUNGE” at Haneda Airport Terminal 2

Tokyo, Japan, 2017-Aug-13 — /Travel PR News/ — ANA, Japan’s largest and only 5-Star airline, announced the opening of its first kids space “STAR WARS ANA Kids LOUNGE” on August 11, 2017, inside its ANA LOUNGE (Main Building South) located at Haneda Airport Terminal 2. The design of the kids lounge is based on the… Read the full press release

2017 Cuisine Good Food Awards: Pacifica named the best restaurant in New Zealand

Pacifica, on the east coast of the North Island has been named the best restaurant in New Zealand. ‍New Zealand, 2017-Aug-13— /Travel PR News/ — Pacifica in Hawkes Bay on the east coast of the North Island has been named the best restaurant in the country in New Zealand’s most prestigious restaurant awards. The 2017 Cuisine… Read the full press release

Stagecoach continues to roll-out contactless bus travel across the UK

Contactless payments available at seven Stagecoach regional companies, covering more than 3,000 buses Company aims to deliver contactless bus travel across UK by early 2019 PERTH, Scotland, 2017-Aug-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Millions of Stagecoach passengers now have access to contactless bus travel as Britain’s biggest bus operator continues to roll-out the technology across… Read the full press release

Paisley’s national festival The Spree to benefit from EventScotland’s National Funding Programme

Edinburgh, Scotland, 2017-Aug-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The Spree – Paisley’s national festival, which this year is from 13 to 22 October – is amongst 14 forthcoming events taking place across the country which are benefitting from a share of £145,500 in the latest awards round of EventScotland’s National Funding Programme. The event, which is… Read the full press release

Real Journeys’ Birds of a Feather Conservation Ball raised over $100,000 to help bring back the birds to the Wakatipu

Real Journeys’ Birds of a Feather Conservation Ball raised over $100,000 to help bring back the birds to the Wakatipu   Southland, New Zealand, 2017-Aug-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Real Journeys lavish sold-out Birds of a Feather Conservation Ball has raised over $100,000 to help bring back the birds to the Wakatipu. Held on… Read the full press release

Oman Air with third daily flight on its popular Muscat to Mumbai route

MUSCAT, Oman, 2017-Aug-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Launched on 1 August this year, the two hour 50 minutes flight departs Muscat at 22.40 hrs and arrives in Mumbai at 03.00 hrs. The return flight leaves Mumbai at 04.05 hrs and reaches Muscat at 05.15 hrs. Oman Air already has two daily return flights between… Read the full press release

Norwegian launches second daily service to New York City

Airline offers double-daily flights to New York from £149 with launch of new early morning service Fornebu, Norway, 2017-Aug-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Today, 10th August, Norwegian has launched a new second daily service to New York City with fares from £149, meaning that passengers can now experience the city that never sleeps in just… Read the full press release

First revenue flight for Bombardier C Series Aircraft to London City Airport

First revenue flight for Bombardier C Series Aircraft to London City Airport   Montréal, Canada, 2017-Aug-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft celebrated another important milestone for the C Series aircraft program with the first revenue flight into London City Airport, a Swiss International Airlines (SWISS) CS100 jetliner from Zurich. “We are proud… Read the full press release

City of Chicago: Month-long Public Art Festival throughout October

Chicago, 2017-Aug-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) will celebrate the Year of Public Art with a month-long Public Art Festival throughout October, culminating with a Public Art Symposium on October 26 and 27 at the Chicago Cultural Center (78 E. Washington St.). The symposium… Read the full press release

Flybe’s 2018 Summer routes from Liverpool John Lennon Airport

Flybe’s 2018 Summer routes from Liverpool John Lennon Airport   Liverpool, UK, 2017-Aug-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Understanding that many of its customers like to plan early to take advantage of the best possible prices, Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has today (7th August 2017) announced its 2018 Summer schedule from Liverpool John Lennon Airport…. Read the full press release

Jet Airways starts six-day celebratory fare sale to mark India’s 70th Independence Day

Guests booking from India to enjoy flat discounts of 30% and 20% on international & domestic fares Mumbai, 2017-Aug-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier full service international airline, today (August 10, 2017) announced a special six-day celebratory fare sale to mark India’s 70th Independence Day. The sale, starting August 11, 2017,… Read the full press release

Jet Airways names Vinay Dube as Chief Executive Officer

Mumbai, 2017-Aug-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways announces the appointment of Vinay Dube as its Chief Executive Officer after receipt of all requisite Government and regulatory approvals. Mr. Dube’s appointment was approved by the Jet Airways Board of Directors at their last meeting held on May 30, 2017. An accomplished industry leader and… Read the full press release

Norwegian launches new second daily service to New York City from London Gatwick

Airline offers double-daily flights to New York from £149 with launch of new early morning service Fornebu, Norway, 2017-Aug-12 — /Travel PR News/ —  Today, 10th August, Norwegian has launched a new second daily service to New York City with fares from £149, meaning that passengers can now experience the city that never sleeps in just… Read the full press release

SWISS the first airline to offer commercial flights with Bombardier C Series aircraft to and from London City Airport

LONDON, 2017-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — On Tuesday 8 August SWISS became the first airline in the world to offer commercial flights with the Bombardier C Series aircraft to and from London City Airport. The advanced and innovative short- and medium-haul Bombardier CS100 will henceforth also operate SWISS’s scheduled services to and from London City…. Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC has put the finishing touches on a monogrammed chef’s coat for the arrival of Executive Chef Andrew Adams

Washington, DC, U.S.A., 2017-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — BOURBON STEAK at Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC has put the finishing touches on a monogrammed chef’s coat for the arrival of chef Michael Mina’s next in command, Executive Chef Andrew Adams. The accomplished Baltimore, Maryland, native and Johnson & Wales University graduate has serious chops when it comes to cooking in… Read the full press release

George Best Belfast City Airport: Northern Ireland Best Kept Awards celebrates its 60th anniversary under new title sponsorship

BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2017-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Do you know someone in your local community who always goes the extra mile to help keep the area at its ‘Best Kept’? If so, the Northern Ireland Best Kept Awards, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary under new title sponsorship, has issued a final call to… Read the full press release

Qatar grants visa-free entry for citizens of 80 countries

Number of nationalities eligible to enter visa-free highest in region Qatar considering further enhancements to visa policy, including waiver for holders of visa/resident permit for GCC and Schengen countries, as well as UK, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand   DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar’s Ministry of Interior (MoI), Qatar Tourism… Read the full press release

100,000 horse-racing devotees attended the 2017 Qatar Goodwood Festival

Runners and riders celebrate the season’s racing, thanks to the partnership between Qatar Airways and the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club Winning design of Ladies’ Day top hat chosen from scores of enthusiastic entrants DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — More than 100,000 horse-racing devotees attended the prestigious 2017 Qatar Goodwood Festival during the… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines launches new in-flight safety video

Singapore, 2017-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ —  Singapore Airlines (SIA) has unveiled its new in-flight safety video, which takes viewers on a panoramic journey across various locations in Singapore, beyond the traditional space of an aircraft cabin. In this feature, viewers follow the Singapore Girl as she travels to familiar landmarks such as Boat Quay, The… Read the full press release

Wizz Air announces 4 new routes from Eilat Ovda, Israel to Riga, Katowice, Prague and Bucharest

Four New Low-Fare Routes from Eilat Ovda to Central-Eastern Europe BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2017-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, continues its massive expansion in Israel, announcing 4 new low-fare routes from Eilat Ovda to Riga (Latvia) Katowice (Poland), Prague (Czech Republic) and Bucharest (Romania). Starting winter season 2017, the new low-fare services will bring truly affordable travel… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways launches brand new dedicated 24/7 Twitter channel

New dedicated 24/7 Twitter channel to enhance passengers’ customer service experience Hailed as ‘the world’s favourite airline’ on Facebook DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Getting in touch with Qatar Airways’ Customer Service team has been made even easier today thanks to the launch of a brand new dedicated 24/7 Twitter channel. Although… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways inaugurates non-stop flight from Doha to Sohar; its third destination in the Sultanate of Oman

Qatar Airways now offers 59 weekly flights to the Sultanate of Oman Launch is part of expedited expansion plans, with new direct flights to Prague and Kyiv later this month DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The first Qatar Airways non-stop flight from Doha to Sohar touched down today (08 August 2017) at… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways launches new four times-weekly service to Sarajevo begining 31 October

Qatar Airways launches new four times-weekly service to Sarajevo begining 31 October   Qatar Airways’ robust growth strategy continues, with service to Sarajevo commencing on 31 October Award-winning airline continues its Eastern European expansion, with service to Prague and Kyiv launching this month DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The historic city of… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways hosted the LATAM Airlines Group Board of Directors for its first-ever meeting in Doha

Qatar Airways hosted the LATAM Airlines Group Board of Directors for its first-ever meeting in Doha   Latin America’s biggest airline shows support for Qatar as it receives a warm welcome from the Middle East’s five-star carrier Qatar Airways to expand presence in Latin America by launching flights to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Santiago,… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines elects Shane Tackett as SVP of revenue management and e-commerce and Andrea “Andy” Schneider VP of people

SEATTLE, 2017-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines’ board of directors have elected Shane Tackett senior vice president of revenue management and e-commerce, and Andrea “Andy” Schneider vice president of people. Tackett will continue to oversee pricing, yield management, revenue analysis and e-commerce. He began his career with Alaska Airlines in 2000 as an analyst and… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines launches service to Mexico City from two major California hubs

Alaska further solidifies position as the West Coast go-to airline, kicks off massive expansion SEATTLE, 2017-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines today (Aug. 8, 2017) launched service to Mexico City’s Benito Juarez International Airport from two major California hubs: San Francisco International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport. Later this fall, Alaska Airlines will also add service from San Diego International Airport… Read the full press release

Reto Moser named new Hotel Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza

Reto Moser named new Hotel Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza   Cairo at Nile Plaza, Egypt, 2017-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Dimitrios Zarikos, Regional Vice President and General Manager of  Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza, announces the appointment of Reto Moser as the new Hotel Manager. Flying from Thailand’s island life to… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort to debut at Jeju Shinhwa World, Jeju Island, South Korea

Four Seasons Resort to debut at Jeju Shinhwa World, Jeju Island, South Korea   Toronto, Canada, 2017-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Landing Jeju Development Co., Ltd. (LJDC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Landing International Development Limited (HKSE 582) and the developer and operator of Jeju Shinhwa World, and Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world’s leading luxury hospitality… Read the full press release

Edinburgh Butterfly & Insect World upgraded to a four-star grading by VisitScotland

Edinburgh, Scotland, 2017-Aug-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The world’s longest running butterfly house has been upgraded to a four-star grading by VisitScotland. Edinburgh Butterfly & Insect World, attached to Scotland’s largest garden centre, was upgraded from three stars by the national tourism organisation’s Quality Assurance (QA) Scheme in recognition of its excellent standards. The… Read the full press release