Bombardier partners with Turbine Engine Specialists to bolster its maintenance capabilities at its service centres in the U.S.

Award-winning Bombardier service centres now have extended capabilities and capacity for engine maintenance on Challenger 300 and Challenger 350 aircraft  Bombardier offers operators the flexibility to have all their engine and airframe maintenance needs met in one location Bundling of airframe and engine work with other Bombardier services reduces downtime and costs Bombardier’s Mobile Response… Read the full press release

Bombardier introduces updated self-paced online Challenger 605 and Challenger 650 recurrent training course for pilots

Pilots can now cover 15-hours of FAA-certified recurrent course material for ground school online at their own pace Bombardier offers pilots the most up-to-date insider knowledge and technology at their fingertips With more than 1,100 deliveries and counting, the Challenger 600 series business jets represent the best-selling large business jet platform of all time Montréal, CANADA, 2018-May-04 —… Read the full press release

Bombardier’s U.S. business aircraft service centers honoured with 2017 Aviation Maintenance Technician Diamond Award Certificates of Excellence for the 8th consecutive years

All Bombardier Business Aircraft service centers in the U.S. named Diamond Award recipients for the eighth year running The Diamond Award of Excellence is the industry’s highest honour for aviation maintenance In 2017, Bombardier’s U.S. service center network tallied approximately 76,205 man-hours of training Montréal, CANADA, 2018-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — All of Bombardier’s wholly-owned… Read the full press release

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announces firm order for 15 new CRJ900 regional jets from American Airlines

Montréal, CANADA, 2018-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today that it has signed a firm order for 15 new CRJ900 regional jets with American Airlines, Inc. (“American”). The purchase agreement also includes options on an additional 15 CRJ900 aircraft. Based on the list price of the CRJ900 aircraft, the firm order is… Read the full press release

ANA HOLDINGS’ Chairman of the Board Shinichiro Ito presented with “Person of the Year 2017” award by Orient Aviation

TOKYO, Japan, 2018-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Shinichiro Ito, Chairman of the Board of ANA HOLDINGS INC. was presented with the prestigious “Person of the Year 2017” award by Orient Aviation at the awards ceremony on April 25. This is the second time Orient Aviation, which is the leading commercial aviation news magazine in the Asia-Pacific… Read the full press release

Sesame Street stars make their first visit to New Zealand

Wellington’s green and friendly capital city has won the hearts of some of television’s most beloved and enduring stars. AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 2018-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — On their first visit to New Zealand, Sesame Street’s Bert and Ernie, along with everyone’s favourite Muppet Kermit, have been getting an insider’s guide to Wellington with hometown… Read the full press release

New Zealand hired Kiwi actor and comedian Rhys Darby to help #getNZonthemap

It seems there’s a growing collection of maps throughout the world that have one glaringly obvious omission – New Zealand. AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 2018-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — It seems there’s a growing collection of maps throughout the world that have one glaringly obvious omission – New Zealand. With international news channels, the likes of BBC, Conde… Read the full press release

New Zealand: Big Bird visits Wellington’s Zealandia Eco-sanctuary

Big Bird was joined by some special friends when he visit Zealand Eco-Sanctuary in Wellington, New Zealand. Auckland, New Zealand, 2018-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Birds of a feather flock together so it wasn’t so surprising when television’s much-loved Big Bird flew in (practically incognito) on a visit to meet some of New Zealand’s unique… Read the full press release

Norwegian to increase frequency between London Gatwick and New York JFK from 28th October 2018

Norwegian announces additional daily frequency between London Gatwick and New York JFK due to passenger demand Airline now offers 40 flights a week between the two cities from 28th October 2018 All flights operated by the latest Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft offering Premium and economy cabins LONDON, UK, 2018-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian is… Read the full press release

Toronto to host North America’s fastest growing tech conference Collision for the next three years

TORONTO, CANADA, 2018-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — North America’s fastest growing tech conference will be moving to North America’s fastest growing tech region when Collision heads to Toronto next year. The move secures Collision in Toronto for the next three conferences happening in 2019, 2020 and 2021, building on the Toronto region’s momentum as a… Read the full press release

Qantas orders six additional Boeing 787-9s to expand its fleet of Dreamliners to 14 by the end of 2020

Six additional 787-9s ordered for Qantas International Retirement of last six 747-400s by end 2020 Will bring improved efficiency, passenger comfort and route options SYDNEY, Australia, 2018-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas has today announced an order for six additional Boeing 787-9s to fly on its international network, bringing its fleet of Dreamliners to 14… Read the full press release

AHLA appoints Rosanna Maietta as president of the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation

AHLEF Priorities Include Education, Research and Career Development WASHINGTON, D.C., 2018-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) announced today that Rosanna Maietta has been named president of the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AHLEF). Maietta, who has served as interim President of the Foundation since May of last year,… Read the full press release

AHLA research reveals that online booking scams and fraudulent and misleading travel websites and companies continue to mislead and confuse consumers

Nearly one in four consumers say they were misled by a third-party travel company WASHINGTON, D.C., 2018-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — As Americans begin gearing up for the busy summer travel season, new research from the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) suggests that online booking scams and fraudulent and misleading travel websites and… Read the full press release

Heathrow’s most popular food exports served at Cargo conference Multimodal in its first mobile “Export Café

Heathrow’s most popular food exports served at Cargo conference Multimodal in a limited edition café Scottish shortbread and smoked salmon, Welsh jam, Cornish tea and Northern Ireland drinks featured on the menu New Heathrow cargo data reveals surprising destinations British food staples fly to LONDON, UK, 2018-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Heathrow is treating delegates… Read the full press release

Sunwing announces Riu Santa Fe’s new modernized facilities and a thrilling Splash Water World water park

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 2018-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Sunwing is pleased to announce Riu Santa Fe, a favourite family-friendly resort exclusive to the new Signature Collection by Sunwing, is introducing modernized facilities, exciting new entertainment and a thrilling Splash Water World water park to ensure families can enjoy their vacation to the fullest. Situated on the… Read the full press release

Preferred Hotels & Resorts announces the addition of 35 new member hotels and resorts in the first quarter of 2018

SINGAPORE, 2018-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, announces the addition of 35 new member hotels and resorts across 17 countries between 1 January to 31 March 2018. Whether looking to experience South America, China or a multitude of destinations in between, travelers can now enjoy #ThePreferredLife… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group expands its luxury and upscale estate in the UK

IHG to become largest luxury hotel operator in the UK, deal to include first UK properties for Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants  Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (“IHG”) [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] has today announced plans to expand its luxury and upscale estate in the UK. IHG has entered into a… Read the full press release

IHG® signs Hotel Indigo® Melbourne Little Collins and Holiday Inn® Melbourne Bourke Street Mall, its first Australian dual-branded hotel by 2022

Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® will open its first Australian dual-branded hotel by 2022 with the signing of Hotel Indigo® Melbourne Little Collins and Holiday Inn® Melbourne Bourke Street Mall, in the heart of the CBD. Currently trading as The Walk Arcade, the site is arguably Melbourne CBD’s most strategic… Read the full press release

IHG announces Holiday Inn Melbourne Coburg scheduled to open in 2020

Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® has signed a deal with Barnes Capital to open a striking Holiday Inn® in Coburg, Melbourne’s up-and-coming northern suburb, in 2020. When it opens in 2020, Holiday Inn Melbourne Coburg will enjoy views across the town and its surrounding landscape, including Coburg Lake Reserve. It… Read the full press release

Radisson Blu CDG hotel relaunches as Courtyard by Marriott Paris Roissy CDG Airport Hotel

Paris, France, 2018-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International has announced a new addition to its Courtyard by Marriott brand with the opening of a property at Paris Roissy CDG airport. Formerly the Radisson Blu CDG hotel, the property has undergone an extensive 15-month, multi-million pound refurbishment to relaunch as the Courtyard by Marriott… Read the full press release