New, free to use facility provides a calming space for passengers with special needs to relax in before their flight Interactive zone full of light and sound also designed to stimulate senses, improve memory, motor skills and encourage learning New sensory room follows opening of new ‘premium style’ lounge – the biggest in Europe –… Read the full press release
Double-digit growth rates for cruises – USA undisputed cruise champion – IPK International and ITB Berlin analyse international cruise tourism trends Berlin, Germany, 2018-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Cruises have been a booming segment in recent years and a much-discussed topic in the travel industry. In 2017, about 27 million international cruises were undertaken worldwide…. Read the full press release
LONDON, UK, 2018-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Dolphin Dynamics will be releasing new functionality in line with the CAA’s updated ATOL regulations following the introduction of the PTR (Package Travel Regulations) earlier this year. The PTR reinforced customers’ rights to hold travel package organisers responsible as the definition of a package holiday organiser was widened…. Read the full press release
EU-LAC project office in Costa Rica inaugurated by EU Commissioner for Transport Violeta Bulc San Jose, Costa Rica, 2018-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The EU-LAC project (EU – Latin America and Caribbean Cooperation on Civil Aviation), officially opened today (28 September 2018) its field office in the Latin America and Caribbean region, in the… Read the full press release
Geneva, Switzerland, 2018-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic data for August 2018 showing that demand (measured in total revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) climbed 6.4% compared to the year-ago period. This was slightly above the 6.1% annual increase for July. August capacity (available seat kilometers or… Read the full press release
Geneva, Switzerland, 2018-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), rose 2.3% in August 2018, compared to the same period the year before. This pace of growth was unchanged from the previous month but was… Read the full press release
MUSCAT, Oman, 2018-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has successfully passed the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) once again. From 26 to 30 August, Oman Air was subject to an IOSA Renewal Audit, conducted by Aviation Quality Services, an audit organisation, accredited by IATA. IOSA seeks… Read the full press release
MANILA, Philippines, 2018-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Simon McGrath has been appointed General Manager of the upcoming Hilton Manila, which will be part of the Resorts World Manila integrated complex in Newport City, Pasay, Philippines. Prior to his appointment, he was the General Manager of DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru in Malaysia, which he opened in… Read the full press release
ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE:CHH), one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, will report its third quarter earnings results before the market opens on Thursday, November 8, 2018. The company will also hold a conference call at 10 a.m. Eastern Time, during which Patrick Pacious, president and chief executive officer, and Dominic… Read the full press release
Growth across its business divisions illustrates healthy travel demand, and dnata’s ability to attract and serve customers with quality products and services Dubai, UAE, 2018-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, has completed its busiest summer ever, marking outstanding growth all across its global operations. Providing quality and… Read the full press release
TORONTO, CANADA, 2018-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Toronto Pearson International Airport and NPower Canada are partnering to provide 120 low-income young adults in Peel Region with free technical and professional skills training, job placement and career laddering services. The $50,000 grant from the airport will help connect students to meaningful careers and assist with addressing… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways upsizes original order following the strong performance of the A350-1000 and need for extra capacity on its growing global network DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is delighted to announce that it has upgraded five of its current order of A350-900s to the higher-capacity A350-1000. The airline has already… Read the full press release