Toronto Fall 2018 updates and happenings

TORONTO, CANADA, 2018-Sep-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Feel the cool air rush into Canada’s Downtown as fall descends on Canada’s largest city. While the leaves begin to change colour, Toronto continues to evolve with new city changes, restaurants, exhibits and fall-focused experiences! Read through our latest “What’s New” for a list of notable updates and… Read the full press release

Radisson Blu announces its latest hotel opening in the French city of Bordeaux

Taste a new Blu in Bordeaux Radisson Blu opens in the wine capital of the world BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Sep-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Blu, the upper upscale hotel brand that delivers a positive and personalized service in stylish spaces, is delighted to announce its latest hotel opening in the French city of Bordeaux. The… Read the full press release

Arden House in Callander awarded a four-star gold accolade by VisitScotland

EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-Sep-06 — /Travel PR News/ — A stunning bed and breakfast, made famous in TV drama Dr Finlay’s Casebook, has struck gold after achieving a prestigious Quality Assurance (QA) award from VisitScotland. Arden House in Callander, has been awarded a four-star gold accolade from the national tourism organisation. The Victorian home is surrounded… Read the full press release

VisitScotland highlights the importance of rural tourism economy at Aberdeenshire seminar

EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-Sep-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Highlighting the importance of the rural tourism economy was the focus of a seminar organised by VisitScotland and attended by around 70 representatives from businesses in the east of Aberdeenshire. The imposing 800-year-old fortress of Fyvie Castle was the backdrop to the agri-tourism event, at which delegates… Read the full press release

Norwegian offers holidaymakers from across the UK and Ireland the chance to book flights to the USA for less

15 transatlantic routes included in the autumn sale from £140/€99 one-way Airline has also included the Premium cabin for the first time with fares from £415 one-way LONDON, UK, 2018-Sep-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian has today (Sep 04, 2018) launched its autumn sale offering holidaymakers from across the UK and Ireland the chance to… Read the full press release

Bombardier and Garmin announce significant avionics upgrade for the Bombardier Vision flight deck aboard the Learjet 75 and Learjet 70 aircraft

The Bombardier Vision flight deck is recognized as one of the most advanced flight decks in the light jet category The latest Garmin G5000 avionics upgrade enhances the aircraft’s capabilities and paves the way for future technological enhancements Bombardier will make the upgrade available on new Learjet 75 and Learjet 70 aircraft or as a retrofit package Learjet 75 aircraft features the… Read the full press release

The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Charlotte completes an extensive multi-million-dollar renovation in celebration of its 17th anniversary

North Carolina’s Sophisticated Southern Luxury Collection Hotel Has Been Redesigned to Reveal All-New Guest Rooms, Communal Spaces, Group Experiences and Creative Partnerships Bethesda, MD, 2018-Sep-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The Luxury Collection®, part of Marriott International, Inc., today (09/05/2018) announced the completion of an extensive multi-million-dollar renovation of The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Charlotte. In… Read the full press release

Marriott International to grow its branded residential portfolio by more than 70 percent By 2022

As demand for the luxury lifestyle soars, more homebuyers worldwide seek residences carrying brands such as Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, EDITION and W Bethesda, MD, 2018-Sep-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) has announced that its branded residential portfolio is expected to grow by more than 70 percent in four years as both… Read the full press release

Ryanair’s Poland S19 schedule: 17 additional routes (210 routes in total); 2 new aircraft at Modlin and Krakow

17 New Routes (Over 200), 12.5m Customers P.A. (Up 4%) 2 New Aircraft At Modlin & Krakow ($200m Investment) DUBLIN, Ireland, 2018-Sep-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Poland’s No.1 airline, today (5 Sep) launched its biggest ever S 2019 schedule, during which it will base 2 new aircraft at Modlin and Krakow, and add 17… Read the full press release

Emirates named ‘Best Business Airline’ and ‘Best Airline – Long-Haul Holiday’ at the Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Travel Awards

The airline was voted ‘Best Business Airline’ and ‘Best Airline – Long-Haul Holiday’ by Conde Nast Traveller readers London & Dubai, 2018-Sep-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates celebrated a double win this week at the Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Travel Awards, after being named ‘Best Business Airline’ and ‘Best Airline – Long-Haul Holiday’. The airline won… Read the full press release

Emirates and Jetstar Pacific announced new codeshare agreement

Complements daily flights from Dubai to Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi with reach to 14 additional domestic destinations; extends connectivity from Vietnam to key cities in Singapore, Thailand, Japan, China, Hong Kong and Australia Dubai, U.A.E and Ho Chi Minh City, VIETNAM, 2018-Sep-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates and Jetstar Pacific (IATA code:… Read the full press release

Hamad International Airport receives ‘Smart Transport Solution of the Year’ award at the Qatar IT Business Awards 2018

Doha, Qatar , 2018-Sep-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Hamad International Airport (HIA) has been honoured as a nominated winner for ‘Service Delivery Measurement’ in the ‘Smart Transport Solution of the Year’ category at the prestigious Qatar IT Business Awards 2018, in Doha, Qatar. ‘The Smart Transport Solution of the Year’ award is given to businesses… Read the full press release

Hotelbeds Group and Singapore Airlines to offer bundled flights and hotel accommodation solutions

First agreement for Hotelbeds to supply dynamic packaging platform to a full-service commercial airline globally ‘Singapore Airlines Holidays’-branded packages will be made available online progressively to Airline’s customers in over 20 source markets globally Singapore, 2018-Sep-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Hotelbeds Group and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have come together to form a holiday packaging partnership,… Read the full press release

Jet Airways announces up to 30% savings during six-day global fare sale

Up to 30% savings on 2.5 million seats on travel within India and beyond to SAARC/GULF/UK/Europe and Canada & vice versa Take advantage of special fares to over 138 destinations in Europe via Amsterdam and Paris on Jet Airways’ direct and aligned flights with partner carriers Mumbai, India, 2018-Sep-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines winter flight schedule 2018/19: More than 40 additional weekly flights to 14 destinations in Europe

More than 40 additional weekly flights to 14 destinations in Europe More flight connections to North America, a total of 30 flights per week Twice weekly from Vienna to Cape Town as of 27 October 2018  VIENNA, Austria, 2018-Sep-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Austrian Airlines will significantly expand its European route network in the upcoming… Read the full press release

Lufthansa introduces new quick catering option “Delights to Go”

High-quality gourmet boxes for Lufthansa guests with lounge access  Six-month test  starting today at Munich Airport COLOGNE, Germany, 2018-Sep-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Most frequent flyers are quite familiar with this situation: you are on your way to the airport and simply looking forward to having a cup of coffee and a small snack in the… Read the full press release

Lufthansa Express Rail departure stations throughout Germany to increase from eight to 20 in cooperation with Deutsche Bahn

In cooperation with Deutsche Bahn, 20 destinations will be available throughout Germany Customers travel seamlessly by train to flight Offer includes seat reservation, Miles&More miles and guaranteed connection COLOGNE, Germany, 2018-Sep-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Lufthansa customers in even more German cities will soon be able to book a seamless journey to their flight… Read the full press release

The Pacific Asia Travel Association announces new Strategic Partnership agreement with Mastercard

BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2018-Sep-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce a new Strategic Partnership agreement with Mastercard, a technology company in the global payments industry. As part of the agreement, Mastercard will work with the Association and its members in providing collaboration and mentorship to strengthen tourism and drive digital transformation across… Read the full press release

The next PATA Youth Symposium ‘Inspiring Tourism Leaders of Tomorrow’ to take place on September 12 in Langkawi, Malaysia

BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2018-Sep-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The next PATA Youth Symposium, with the theme ‘Inspiring Tourism Leaders of Tomorrow’, will take place on the first day of PATA Travel Mart 2018 on Wednesday, September 12 at the Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre (MIEC) in Langkawi, Malaysia. Organised by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Human Capital Development… Read the full press release

Stagecoach East Scotland driver Ian Field named UK Bus Driver of the Year

Stagecoach East Scotland driver wins Best Bus Driver of the Year Award Stagecoach West driver takes second place Five Stagecoach drivers finish in the top 10 26 Stagecoach staff compete in national finals Perth, Scotland, 2018-Sep-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Stagecoach East Scotland driver Ian Field, 39, who works at St Andrews garage was one… Read the full press release

Swissport appointed ground handler for Air New Zealand in four major airports in Australia

Opfikon, Switzerland, 2018-Sep-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport has been appointed ground handler for Air New Zealand in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth, following a competitive tender focused on safety, service and operational performance. Swissport has been appointed ground handler for Air New Zealand in four major airports in Australia, following a competitive tender focussed… Read the full press release