NEW DELHI, India, 2018-Aug-14 — /EPR Network/ — Holidays are very precious to many people who are caught with 9 to 5 jobs. When time is crucial, it is good to get a little help from somebody who will plan out your itinerary in the best way. Slow and solo travels will always be the… Read the full press release
Daily Archives: August 14, 2018
Emirates SkyCargo helps deliver lifesaving medical equipment from Seoul to countries in Africa
Dubai/ Seoul, 2018-Aug-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates airline and the world’s largest international cargo airline has helped deliver lifesaving medical equipment from Seoul to several countries in Africa. Since 2015, the air cargo carrier has transported over 800,000 units of malaria tester kits and other associated equipment… Read the full press release
Emirates launches one of its biggest sales yet with special fares to over 70 global destinations
Plan a final summer escape with special Emirates fares Dubai, UAE, 2018-Aug-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has launched one of its biggest sales yet with special fares to over 70 global destinations within its network. Passengers can still plan a short getaway before the summer season ends to destinations in the Americas, Europe,… Read the full press release
Toronto Wolfpack and Tourism Toronto partner to promote Toronto as a top city break destination for U.K. tourists
TORONTO, 2018-Aug-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Toronto Wolfpack and Tourism Toronto are set to launch a new partnership to promote Toronto as a top city break destination for U.K. tourists. The partnership will produce a series of promotional videos for Sky UK, which will air during U.K. broadcasts of the postseason ‘Super 8s The Qualifiers’,… Read the full press release
Changi Airport Group launches new initiative to raise awareness of the talents and gifts of persons with disabilities
SINGAPORE, 2018-Aug-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Giving space and an avenue for expression to Persons with Disabilities – that’s the aim of the Changi Inspires Art Fair by Changi Airport Group (CAG). This new initiative hopes to raise awareness of the talents and gifts of outstanding artists from five organisations – Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore, Metta… Read the full press release
Massport welcomes new nonstop Korean Air service from Seoul to Boston
BOSTON, 2018-Aug-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Korean Air and the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) today (August 06, 2018) announced new nonstop service from Seoul, Republic of Korea (known as South Korea) to Boston, to begin in the spring of 2019. Korean Air is the flag carrier of South Korea and the country’s largest airline based on fleet… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways’ Frequent Flyer programme, Privilege Club launches its latest Summer Shopping Collection
From 10 August–10 September, Privilege Club members can take advantage of an exclusive 50 per cent discount when using their Qmiles at select Qatar Duty Free stores and at Oryx Galleria DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Aug-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways’ award-winning Frequent Flyer programme, Privilege Club, is delighted to provide its valued members an… Read the full press release
Viking® extends partnership with Highclere Castle
“Heroes at Highclere” Event Sponsorship and Exclusive Video Content Offer New Opportunities to Experience “The Real Downton Abbey” Los Angeles, 2018-Aug-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking® (www.vikingcruises.com), widely known for its sponsorship of PBS’ celebrated series MASTERPIECE and the iconic television advertisements that aired during the Emmy® Award-winning series Downton Abbey, today (August 9, 2018) announced… Read the full press release
Historic Environment Scotland: Britain’s preeminent painter L.S. Lowry on display at Duff House until 13 May 2019
A masterpiece by much-loved English painter L.S. Lowry has gone on display at Duff House. EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-Aug-14 — /Travel PR News/ — ‘Canal and Factories’ captures the mills, factories and smoking chimneys of the industrial towns of Runcorn and Widnes on the river Mersey, and features Lowry’s famous ‘matchstick men’. Painted in 1955, the scene… Read the full press release
Qantas to donate $3 million to Australia’s drought affected farming communities
SYDNEY, 2018-Aug-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas, together with its customers, will donate $3 million to help provide relief to Australia’s drought affected farming communities. The national carrier has today announced a partnership with charity Rural Aid to help fund hay bales, water trucking, groceries and mental health counsellors for farming communities struggling to survive the… Read the full press release
35 outstanding young artists selected for Chicago’s 2018 Rising Star Honor Roll
Chicago, IL, 2018-Aug-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Mayor Emanuel and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) will honor 35 outstanding young artists selected for the city’s 2018 Rising Star Honor Roll at a private reception tonight, August 8, at the Chicago Cultural Center. Recognized for their creative leadership and exceptional artistic talents, the young… Read the full press release
Emirates adds YREDO skincare, Bowers & Wilkins and Bulgari to its premium offering in First and Business Class
The airline partners with BYREDO skincare, Bowers & Wilkins and Bulgari for latest amenities Dubai, UAE, 2018-Aug-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has refreshed its premium offering with new luxury products in First and Business Class for a more comfortable travel experience. The new products stem from collaborations with BYREDO skincare, Bowers & Wilkins and… Read the full press release
dnata to acquire Germany-based tour operator Tropo from ProSiebenSat.1 Group
Dubai, UAE, 2018-Aug-14 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, one of the world’s largest air services provider, announced today (9 August 2018) it has acquired Tropo, a Germany-based tour operator, from ProSiebenSat.1 Group. The acquisition marks dnata’s entry into the German market and extends its global network of travel businesses in Europe, the Middle East, Asia… Read the full press release
Lufthansa Group airlines report 14.2 million passengers in July 2018; 8.2% increase YoY
Number of passengers up 8,2 percent year-on-year Capacity utilization decreases slightly by 0.1 percentage points to 86.3 percent Number of passengers of the Network Airlines increased by 9.0% in Munich, 4.5% in Zurich, 4.0% in Vienna and 3.8% in Frankfurt COLOGNE, Germany, 2018-Aug-14 — /Travel PR News/ — In July 2018, the Lufthansa Group airlines welcomed… Read the full press release
Wizz Air milestone at Memmingen Airport: 2 million passengers carried
BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2018-Aug-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, one of the fastest growing airlines in Europe and the leading low cost carrier in Central and Eastern Europe, reached a remarkable milestone at Memmingen Airport as it celebrated 2 million carried passengers on its low fare routes. To mark this significant event, one lucky passenger, a WIZZ… Read the full press release
IATA: Global passenger traffic demand rose by 7.8% compared to June 2017
Geneva, 2018-Aug-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for June showing that demand (measured in total revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose by 7.8% compared to June 2017. This was up from 6.0% year-over-year growth recorded in both May and April. June capacity (available seat kilometers… Read the full press release