British Airways shares heart-warming customer stories thru its new channel on its inflight entertainment system

LONDON, UK, 2018-Apr-23 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has launched a new channel on its inflight entertainment system dedicated to sharing heart-warming customer stories in which the airline has had a hand in adding a special touch of magic. The new channel known as ‘BA Magic’ includes seven short films which feature customers being surprised, after… Read the full press release

British Airways to operate three times a week service from Gatwick to Toronto beginning May 1

 Gatwick – Toronto service will operate three times a week, beginning May 1 British Airways in the midst of refreshing the cabins in its Gatwick long-haul fleet, including new World Traveller and World Traveller Plus seat LONDON, UK, 2018-Apr-23 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways’ direct flight from Gatwick to Toronto will launch next… Read the full press release

British Airways names Angela Williams as People Director

LONDON, UK, 2018-Apr-23 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways today announces that Maria Da Cunha, HR & Legal Director, is stepping down from British Airways after 17 years. Angela Williams is appointed to the role of People Director for British Airways and joins the business on June 4, 2018. Maria joined British Airways’ legal team… Read the full press release

AFAR Travelers’ Choice Hotels Awards’ Top Epic Stay Hotel in the World: Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora

2018 Travelers’ Choice Hotel Awards honour French Polynesian resort Bora Bora, French Polynesia, 2018-Apr-23 — /Travel PR News/ — For the second consecutive year, Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora has been named the Top Epic Stay Hotel in the World by AFAR in the annual Travelers’ Choice Hotel Awards. In determining winners, readers cast close to 60,000 votes in the annual AFAR Travelers’ Choice… Read the full press release

Norwegian Cruise Line expands its fleet with the 167,800-gross-ton Norwegian Bliss

  Norwegian’s newest ship debuts in Europe before commencing her inaugural tour around the U.S. and her official christening ceremony in Seattle, Washington Wiesbaden, Germany, 2018-Apr-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (Apr 19, 2018), Norwegian Cruise Line took delivery of the 167,800-gross-ton Norwegian Bliss, from MEYER WERFT during a ceremony in Bremerhaven, Germany, marking the… Read the full press release

Gerald R. Ford International Airport to open a new pre-security bar Leinie Lodge

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2018-Apr-23 — /Travel PR News/ —More food and beverage offerings are coming to the Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GFIA), this time in the pre-security meet and greet area. Global restaurateur HMSHost, in partnership with the Gerald R. Ford International Airport, is opening a new pre-security bar called “Leinie Lodge” adjacent to… Read the full press release

Emaar Hospitality Group announces historic milestone of 50 hotel projects in its portfolio

Emaar’s hospitality and leisure subsidiary has 12 operational hotels and 3 serviced residences in Dubai Announced development pipeline of over 35 projects in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt, Turkey and The Maldives Portfolio of 50 hospitality projects – both operational and upcoming – offering more than 25,000 rooms and residences Showcases diverse portfolio of… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines announces digitalization and branding strategies

 Adaptations to the branding to fulfil demands of the digital world Logo more easily and clearly recognizable on mobile devices and smart watches thanks to small adjustments Adjustments in the digital domain will be gradually transferred to the entire brand environment, also on aircraft. First visible sign: the new Boeing 777 OE-LPF at its first… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines announces extension of its title sponsorship of the FORMULA 1 SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX

SINGAPORE, 2018-Apr-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Joint Release with Formula 1 and Singapore GP Pte Ltd – Singapore Airlines (SIA) today announced that it will extend its title sponsorship of the FORMULA 1 SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX for another two years, until 2019. Singapore Airlines first signed as Title Sponsor in 2014, initially for two… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines provides flight information via Google Home

SINGAPORE, 2018-Apr-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) customers can now enjoy fast and easy access to flight information from the comfort of their home, with just a voice command. The Airline is the first carrier in South East Asia to provide such flight information via Google Home, which was launched in Singapore… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines, SilkAir and Fiji Airways announce codeshare partnership

SINGAPORE, 2018-Apr-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines, SilkAir and Fiji Airways have today announced the signing of a codeshare agreement that will provide more convenient connections for customers travelling to Fiji from 10 destinations in Asia and Europe through the Singapore hub. Under the agreement, Singapore Airlines and SilkAir customers can access Fiji Airways’… Read the full press release

Wizz Air announces further expansion at London Luton with fourth allocated aircraft and new direct flight to Tirana, Albania

#WIZZaroundEUROPE BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2018-Apr-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, one of Europe’s fastest growing airlines and the largest low cost carrier in Central and Eastern Europe, is pleased to announce the arrival of a fourth allocated aircraft to its London Luton fleet. Today also sees the launch of the only low-fare direct flight… Read the full press release

Wizz Air starts 5 times a week service between Budapest and Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (EuroAirport)

#WIZZaroundEurope New Route: Budapest – Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Start Date: 20 April 2018 Frequency: 5 times per week on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday Fares From: HUF 3990* BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2018-Apr-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, one of Europe’s fastest growing airlines, commenced its newest service between Budapest and Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (EuroAirport) on 20 April. The new route is… Read the full press release

flydubai launches daily service to Finland’s capital, Helsinki

flydubai becomes the first UAE-based airline to operate flights to Finland Airline offers first year-round service between Helsinki and Dubai The new route will be operated by a Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft with flat-bed in Business Class and enhanced Economy Class offering DUBAI, UAE, 2018-Apr-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai-based carrier flydubai has… Read the full press release

Singita offers cooking classes for guests at its new demonstration studio at Singita Lebombo

Transformation includes rebranded Singita Community Culinary School with internationally-recognised curriculum Brand new demonstration studio at Singita Lebombo Lodge will offer cooking classes for guests Kruger National Park , South Africa, 2018-Apr-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Singita is taking its community partnership programme, the Singita Community Culinary School, and food offering to the next level with a series of… Read the full press release

Rezidor Hotel Group announces the first ever Radisson RED in the Nordics, opening in Reykjavik, Iceland by 2020

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Apr-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Rezidor Hotel Group AB (REZT), publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Sweden and part of Radisson Hotel Group, is proud to announce the signing of the first ever Radisson RED in the Nordics, scheduled to open in Iceland’s capital, Reykjavik, by 2020. Radisson RED is Radisson Hotel Group’s upscale,… Read the full press release

Finavia, Finnair and Alepa develop new service for easier and smoother shopping at Helsinki Airport

Vantaa, Finland, 2018-Apr-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Finavia, Finnair and Alepa have developed a new service that makes shopping at the airport and travelling easier and smoother. You no longer need to carry souvenirs, gifts and groceries purchased from these companies’ online stores and the shops in the gate areas of Helsinki Airport to your… Read the full press release

Helsinki Airport welcomes new route between Helsinki and Malmö

In partnership with Finnair, Braathens Regional Airlines (BRA) has launched a non-stop service between Helsinki Airport and Malmö Airport. The first flight took off on April 16, 2018. Vantaa, Finland, 2018-Apr-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The new route between Helsinki and Malmö offers six weekly departures – every day of the week except on Saturdays…. Read the full press release

Enterprise Holdings celebrates its 25th anniversary in Canada

Enterprise Is Most Trusted Automobile Rental Brand TORONTO, Canada, 2018-Apr-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Enterprise Holdings – which owns the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands – is not only Canada’s largest car rental company, but is also marking its 25th anniversary in the country this year. “The Enterprise story in Canada is one… Read the full press release

East Surrey Rural Transport Partnership replaces 34 of its minibuses with Enterprise Flex-E-Rent vehicles

St. Louis, Missouri, 2018-Apr-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Community transport operator East Surrey Rural Transport Partnership (ESRTP) has replaced 34 of its fleet of fully-owned minibuses with Enterprise Flex-E-Rent vehicles. It sourced its fleet on flexible rental contracts through Enterprise Flex-E-Rent, future-proofing its services and including access to immediate replacement vehicles when these minibuses are… Read the full press release

Marriott International launches a new interactive map to help travelers book their national park road trips and visits

Driving Coast to Coast Is Easier Than Ever With New User-Friendly Map Bethesda, MD, 2018-Apr-20 — /Travel PR News/ — With nearly 331 million visits to national parks in 2017, the popularity of the nation’s most landmarked sites is continuing to grow. Marriott International has launched a new interactive map that serves as a tool to help travelers… Read the full press release

The Mayflower Hotel and Grooming Lounge partner for an exclusive new line of special scented in-room hotel amenities

DC’s Grooming Lounge Launches Its First Line of In-Room Hotel Amenities at This Iconic Hotel Washington, DC, 2018-Apr-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The Mayflower Hotel, part of The Autograph Collection and one of DC’s most storied properties, announced an exciting collaboration with the Washington, DC-based Grooming Lounge. For the first time, Grooming Lounge has… Read the full press release

Oman Air to showcase its First Class mini suite at the Arabian Travel Market, 22-25 April

MUSCAT, Oman, 2018-Apr-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, will be exhibiting next week at the Arabian Travel Market, a key travel and tourism event held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre on 22-25 April. Acting Chief Executive Officer Abdulaziz Al Raisi, Chief Commercial Officer… Read the full press release

Travel Alberta: Canmore Uncorked Food & Drink Festival line-up, May 3-13, 2018

Celebrating 5 years of local flavours: Canmore Uncorked Food & Drink Festival serves up 11 days of remarkable dining experiences from May 3-13, 2018 CANMORE, AB, 2018-Apr-20 — /Travel PR News/ — From chipotle mango duck wings and maple-smoked Alberta prime rib, to tempura salmon yellow curry and authentic seafood bouillabaisse, to peach bourbon crème brûlée and unbaked orange Grand Marnier cheesecake, Canmore Uncorked Food & Drink Festival is back with a smorgasbord of must-try local flavours… Read the full press release

De Lijn and Brussels Airport announce pilot project for testing an autonomous shuttle on the airport grounds

Tests on airport site as of early 2020 BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Apr-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The board of directors of De Lijn and the management committee of Brussels Airport Company have given the go-ahead for a pilot project with a self-driving electric bus on the airport. The vehicle that is being developed for this, will… Read the full press release

Brussels Airport offers its passengers even greater comfort with the inauguration of new triple passenger boarding bridge

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Apr-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (19 April 2018), Brussels Airport has inaugurated the new triple passenger boarding bridge. For the occasion, Emirates carried out a one-off flight with an Airbus A380. Thanks to the new bridge, the airport can offer its passengers even greater comfort and passengers will be able to board… Read the full press release

Brussels Airport inaugurates two spanking new plane spotting platforms for aviation enthusiasts

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Apr-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Along with hundreds of plane spotters and officials from the neighbouring municipalities of Steenokkerzeel and Zaventem, Brussels Airport has inaugurated two spanking new plane spotting platforms. Apart from offering a great view of the airport, the platforms allow aviation enthusiasts to engage in their favourite pastime in all… Read the full press release

British Airways expands its Chinese cabin crew on its flights to and from China

Over a third of cabin crew on Beijing and Shanghai flights will be Chinese nationals, fluent in Mandarin Support for Chinese customers on the ground at Heathrow Terminal 5 also increased LONDON, 2018-Apr-20 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is doubling the number of Chinese cabin crew on its flights to and from China, so… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways recognised with a Special Recognition Award as the inaugural IOSA programme airline

Airline was the first to complete IOSA in 2003 and has maintained 100 per cent compliance for every audit since IATA awards Qatar Airways on 15th Anniversary of IOSA Programme DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Apr-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways was again recognised for its outstanding safety performance record at the International Air Transport Association (IATA)… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways announces new codeshare partnership with Air Italy

New codeshare will provide Qatar Airways passengers greater connectivity to domestic destinations across Italy Award-winning airline acquired 49 per cent of AQA Holding in 2017, the parent company of Air Italy DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Apr-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to announce a new codeshare agreement with Air Italy, starting 24 April…. Read the full press release