Slovenia’s Julian Alps named as one of the world’s top three must visit regions in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2018

LJUBLJANA, Slovenia, 2017-Oct-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Slovenia’s Julian Alps have been announced as one of the world’s top three must visit regions in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2018. The Julian Alps feature alongside world leading regions including Alaska, Italy’s Aeolian Islands and Kii Peninsula in Japan. The judging process for inclusion in Lonely… Read the full press release

Sheremetyevo International Airport welcomes Cobalt Air’s new service from Paphos, Cyprus

The largest carrier of Cyprus began flights to Moscow twice weekly MOSCOW, Russia, 2017-Oct-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Sheremetyevo International Airport put out the red carpet for the first flight of Cobalt Air from Paphos Airport. The largest carrier of Cyprus became the first foreign airline to launch regular flights from Sheremetyevo to Paphos in the autumn-winter period. Cobalt Air will perform… Read the full press release

TAP Portugal inaugurates service between London City airport and Lisbon

LONDON, UK, 2017-Oct-31 — /Travel PR News/ — TAP’s operation between London City airport and Lisbon launched on 29 October 2017, with the inaugural flight taking off from London City at 7:50pm. TAP now serves three airports in London, offering two daily flights on week-days and one daily flight on weekends from London City to… Read the full press release

Air France launches new app Air France Play that offers a wide choice of newspapers and magazines, videos and music

PARIS, FRANCE, 2017-Oct-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Air France is renewing its digital offer by launching Air France Play, a free smartphone and tablet app available on the App Store and Google Play. This new app offers a wide choice of newspapers and magazines, videos and music. PRESS, VIDEO AND MUSIC ON A SINGLE APP … Read the full press release

Gatwick Airport to host its biggest ever Jobs Fair on Wednesday 15 November at the Arora Hotel in Crawley

Biggest ever Jobs Fair with more than 1,000 new jobs Employers from across the airport include retailers, airlines and their handling agents New online portal launch provides access to cross-campus Gatwick airport jobs LONDON, UK, 2017-Oct-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick Airport is hosting its biggest ever Jobs Fair with more than 40 employers scheduled… Read the full press release

Get to know more about Oregon with new “Travel Oregon: The Game”

PORTLAND, Ore., 2017-Oct-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Could you survive a journey along the Oregon Trail? The Oregon Tourism Commission, dba Travel Oregon, is inviting all adventurers to try with the launch of “Travel Oregon: The Game,” created as an homage to the classic game many remember from childhood. The Oregon Trail is one of… Read the full press release

Dolphin’s CRM technology to streamline business processes and improve customer communication of Infinity & Beyond Travel and Full Circle

LONDON, 2017-Oct-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Infinity & Beyond Travel and Full Circle roll out Dolphin’s CRM technology to streamline business processes and improve customer communication. Offering tailor-made itineraries to world-wide destinations, Infinity & Beyond Travel has chosen to use the Dolphin system to maintain a customer base and keep a centralised record of enquiries… Read the full press release

Katie Diederichs winner of UNWTO Travel Competition

The competition is part of the celebrations of the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development 2017 The travellers’ competition closed with 2,400 submissions and one lucky winner: Katie Diederichs, who will be embarking on an unforgettable trip across six different countries to tell the world how tourism can make a positive change.   MADRID, SPAIN, 2017-Oct-31… Read the full press release

IATA calls on the Philippines to maximize the economic and social benefits that aviation can bring to the country

MANILA, Philippines, 2017-Oct-31 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the government of the Philippines to maximize the economic and social benefits that aviation can bring to the development of the country by (1) addressing airport infrastructure deficiencies in Manila, (2) abandoning proposals for increased taxation on aviation and (3)… Read the full press release

Japan Airlines and KDDI Group company Wire and Wireless partner to provide Wi-Fi connection app for tourists visiting Japan

Release of the jointly developed Wi-Fi App “JAL Explore Japan Wi-Fi” TOKYO, Japan, 2017-Oct-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; President: Yoshiharu Ueki, hereinafter referred to as “JAL”) and KDDI Group company Wire and Wireless Co. Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo, Tokyo; President, Koji Otsuka, hereinafter referred to as “Wi2”) have collaborated… Read the full press release

CDP climate change report 2017: Lufthansa Group earns leadership status in the global ranking

COLOGNE, Germany, 2017-Oct-30 — /Travel PR News/ — External experts and organizations regularly assess the Lufthansa Group with regard to responsible actions. In the climate change report 2017 of the international charitable rating organization CDP, published today, the Lufthansa Group achieved leadership status in the global ranking with the climate score “A-” (last year: “B”)…. Read the full press release

Lufthansa opens sales for its summer season 2018

Santorini, Menorca, Glasgow and Chișinău all new from Frankfurt Funchal on Madeira now also from Munich  Available for booking with immediate effect for your next summer vacation COLOGNE, Germany, 2017-Oct-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Lufthansa tourist flight program for the coming summer season 2018 is now taking bookings, with the new program for… Read the full press release

Oman Air Cargo launches new 100% Cloud-based Cargo ERP Solution, powered by SmartKargo

Airline to Leverage Real-time Data and Shipment Visibility to Drive Operational Excellence and Customer Service Muscat, Oman, 2017-Oct-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air Cargo, one of the most innovative and fast growing air cargo carriers, announced today that it has launched its new 100% Cloud-based Cargo ERP Solution, implemented by SmartKargo, the world’s most… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to deploy Airbus A330 on its Doha-Shiraz operations

A330 service to Shiraz, Iran launched in response to increased passenger demand Upgrade increases capacity on the popular route by 81 per cent DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Oct-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways will upgrade its operations to the southern Iranian city of Shiraz from an Airbus A320 to an Airbus A330 on 2 November, in… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways launches direct flights to Pattaya, its fifth route to Thailand

Award-winning airline continues expansion with launch of flights to its fifth Thai destination Qatar Airways will also launch services to Thailand’s Chiang Mai in December DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Oct-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has responded to increased customer demand for services to Thailand by launching direct flights to Pattaya, the airline’s fifth route to… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways awards two lucky football fans with tickets to FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 final match

Airline’s social media contest provides a pair of tickets to the final thrilling match for fans using the #KolkataTogether hashtag  Qatar Airways Cabin Crew present medals to the winning team, England DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Oct-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has given match tickets to two lucky football fans to join in the celebrations and watch… Read the full press release

British Airways helps special customer Joe Dowd on a milestone journey from Heathrow to Dublin

LONDON, 2017-Oct-30 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways stepped in to help customer, Joe Dowd on a milestone journey from Heathrow to Dublin this month. Though not a long journey, it was a very important one for 47 year-old Brentford based Joe as it was his first flight since he suffered a life-changing brain… Read the full press release

British Airways launches three new routes to European capital cities from London City Airport this winter

LONDON, 2017-Oct-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Winter is coming to London City Airport as a British Airways Plane of Thrones takes off for the mystical land of ‘Winterfell’. Known in more modern, and real life, times as Iceland, this is the first time its capital city Reykjavik has had a direct air link from the… Read the full press release

Delta Hotels by Marriott’s GreenSTAY program marks 100,000 trees planted in Alberta and starts on the next 100,000 in Niagara Ontario

Program marks the planting of 100,000 trees in Alberta and begins next phase of planting in Niagara Ontario Mississauga, ON, 2017-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — In only 32 months, Delta Hotels by Marriott, in partnership with WEARTH, has to date helped Delta hotel guests to plant more than 100,000 trees in conserved lands across Alberta, Canada through the hotels’… Read the full press release

Marriott International opens Four Points by Sheraton Arusha, The Arusha Hotel in Tanzania

Tanzania, 2017-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — POINT 1: Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced the opening of Four Points by Sheraton Arusha, The Arusha Hotel, marking the debut of the brand into Tanzania. Founded in 1894, The Arusha Hotel, has emerged as a city landmark playing host to many dignitaries and well known personalities over… Read the full press release

ACI World selects Halifax Stanfield International Airport as Host for the inaugural ASQ Forum and Customer Excellence Global Summit

Nova Scotia, Canada, 2017-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports Council International (ACI) World has selected Halifax Stanfield International Airport as Host for the inaugural Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Forum and Customer Excellence Global Summit, to be held in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada from September 9-13, 2018. “ACI is delighted that Halifax Stanfield will be the… Read the full press release

DFW Airport opens a $10.4 million sports training complex; a first of its kind at an airport

Six-time NBA All-Star Jermaine O’Neal’s Drive Nation opens for tournaments, training DALLAS, TX, 2017-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) Airport is the first airport in the United States to offer a high-tech sports training complex for top-tier athletes and customers as part of its growing portfolio of commercial developments. Six-time NBA All-Star Jermaine O’Neal founded… Read the full press release

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport welcomes new IHOP Express® at the newly-renovated Terminal E

IHOP Express® is the first location on secure side of an airport for iconic brand DALLAS, TX, 2017-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Hot, fluffy pancakes, late-night dining and all-day breakfast are the hallmarks of IHOP that customers traveling through Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) Airport can now enjoy. The IHOP Express®, located in the newly-renovated Terminal… Read the full press release

British Airways offers more low fares (at under £40) on its winter short-haul routes from Heathrow

LONDON, 2017-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has this week announced it is offering customers more fares for under £40 than ever before from Heathrow this winter, with the most affordable starting from £30 or under, each-way. These routes include Luxembourg (from £27), Palma (from £28), Malaga (from £30) and Bilbao (from £30). It’s… Read the full press release

O’Hare International Airport welcomes DHL’s new $10 million global gateway facility

Chicago, IL, 2017-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Mayor Rahm Emanuel today joined DHL, the leading international express services provider, for the opening of its new $10 million global gateway facility at O’Hare International Airport. To grow its thriving global air network, DHL has selected Chicago’s new state-of-the-art northeast cargo campus at O’Hare, which is on… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific recognised for its capabilities in handling high-value, time-sensitive pharmaceutical products

Certification recognises the carrier’s capabilities in handling high-value, time-sensitive pharmaceutical products HONG KONG, 2017-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific has become the first airline in Hong Kong to be awarded IATA CEIV Pharma Certification, a globally-recognised pharmaceutical product handling accreditation. The certification underlines the carrier’s capabilities in the treatment and transportation of high-value, time-sensitive… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific to unveil a spacious new signature lounge at the brand new Terminal 4 at Singapore’s Changi Airport

Airline will be the first to operate from Terminal 4 at Changi Airport, where it will unveil a spacious new signature lounge HONG KONG, 2017-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — An innovative and seamless travel experience, in addition to a spectacular and spacious lounge, is what Cathay Pacific customers can look forward to when the brand… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific holds successful second annual Hackathon competition

Tech-savvy, business-minded youngsters battle it out to create solutions to enhance the airline’s customer experience HONG KONG, 2017-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Innovation was the name of the game at the second Cathay Pacific 24-hour Hackathon, which was successfully held this past weekend at the airline’s headquarters at Hong Kong International Airport. The competition was… Read the full press release

RoomIt by CWT adds Expedia Affiliate Network to its available supply

Bellevue, WA, 2017-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — RoomIt by CWT, the new hotel distribution division of Carlson Wagonlit Travel, the leading global travel management company, today announces a new agreement with Expedia Affiliate Network (EAN), a brand within the Expedia group. This agreement will make rates and availabilities for EAN supply available to RoomIt and… Read the full press release

Premier Holidays hosts educational visit to Guernsey to Advantage Travel Partnership agents

EDUCATIONAL VISIT SAW ADVANTAGE TRAVEL PARTNERSHIP AGENTS EXPERIENCE THE ISLAND’S CHARMS Cambridge, United Kingdom, 2017-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Premier Holidays escorted 12 travel agents to Guernsey so they could discover what the island has to offer. The three-day educational, exclusive to agents from Advantage Travel Partnership, saw the group enjoy a host of activities… Read the full press release