Oman Air inaugurates new daily direct service between Muscat and Moscow

MUSCAT, Oman, 2018-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air, the National Carrier of the Sultanate of Oman has commenced its new daily direct service between Russia and Oman, with its first flight departing Muscat International Airport to Moscow Domodedovo Airport on 30th October. The inaugural flight, WY 181 departed Muscat International Airport at 14:55 after a… Read the full press release

Ryanair commences two times weekly Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina service to/from Stockholm Skavsta

DUBLIN, Ireland, 2018-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No. 1 airline, today (30 Oct) celebrated its first ever Bosnia and Herzegovina flights (its 37th country) with the start of its new two times weekly Banja Luka service to/from Stockholm Skavsta, the first of its 3 new Banja Luka winter 2018 routes commencing this week. Ryanair’s… Read the full press release

Ryanair inaugurates three times weekly Lviv, Ukraine flights to/from Krakow, Poland

DUBLIN, Ireland, 2018-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No. 1 airline, today (30 Oct) celebrated its first ever Lviv flights (its 2nd Ukrainian airport) with the start of its new three times weekly Lviv service to/from Krakow, the first of its 5 new Lviv winter 2018 routes commencing this week. Ryanair’s Lviv winter 2018 schedule… Read the full press release

Liverpool Airport welcomes Ryanair’s Summer 2019 schedule with 3 new routes to Copenhagen, Corfu and Paphos

LIVERPOOL, UK, 2018-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — On 31st October 2018 Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, launched its Liverpool Summer 2019 schedule with 3 new routes to Copenhagen, Corfu and Paphos, and 34 routes in total. Ryanair’s Liverpool S19 schedule will deliver: 3 new routes to: Copenhagen (2 weekly), Corfu (2 weekly) and Paphos (2weekly) 34… Read the full press release

Radisson Hotel Group brings Radisson and Park Inn by Radisson brands to Lagos, Nigeria, with the opening of two new hotels

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hospitality AB, publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Sweden and part of Radisson Hotel Group, is proud to announce the introduction of its globally renowned Radisson and Park Inn by Radisson brands to Lagos, Nigeria, with the opening of two new hotels: the Radisson Hotel Lagos, Ikeja and the Park… Read the full press release

Radisson Hotel Group announces partnership with CNN International’s Business Traveller

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group is the exclusive sponsor of CNN International’s flagship feature programme, Business Traveller, which reports on the most pertinent global business travel trends and explores the issues and innovations of the travel industry. The multiplatform partnership, secured by CNN International Commercial (CNNIC), sees Radisson Hotel Group’s… Read the full press release

BAC to present latest developments in its Airport Modernisation Programme at the Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) 2018

Muharraq, Bahrain, 2018-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Bahrain Airport Company will showcase the Airport Modernisation Programme’s (AMP) latest developments in front of the global aerospace community at the Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) 2018, which is the biggest to date. BAC is a Gold Sponsor of the commercially-focused biennial airshow, which brings together leading civil and… Read the full press release

Marriott International announces the retirement of Amy McPherson, President and Managing Director of Europe

BETHESDA, Md., 2018-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) announced today (10/31/2018) that Amy McPherson, President and Managing Director of Europe, which encompasses the United Kingdom, Ireland and Continental Europe, will retire from the position effective the end of March 2019.  McPherson, who has been with the company for 32 years,… Read the full press release

IHG and IHG Owners Association launch Renovation Donation Initiative; donating furniture, fixtures and equipment to non-profit organizations

Industry-leading effort will help hotels manage removal of materials during renovations and make a positive difference in local communities Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group) and the IHG Owners Association have launched the Renovation Donation Initiative, an industry-leading reuse program that is part of a shared commitment to operating responsibly. IHG-branded… Read the full press release

George Best Belfast City Airport welcomes Flybe’s 2018-19 Winter schedule featuring a total of 14 routes

BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2018-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, started operating its 2018-19 Winter schedule this past weekend (Sunday 28th October 2018) featuring a total of 14 routes with a choice of up to 272 flights a week from George Best Belfast City Airport. From the 8th February 2019, passengers will see an… Read the full press release

All car rental facilities at O’Hare International Airport will operate from one centralized location

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, 2018-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Starting this Wednesday, October 31, 2018, all car rental facilities at O’Hare International Airport will operate from one centralized location. The new Multi Modal Facility (MMF) consolidates the airport’s rental car operations into a sleek, modern facility that will improve the experience and level of service for all rental car users at O’Hare. The facility will serve both large and small market operators,… Read the full press release

Emirates Skywards members can now book private taxis, executive cars and minibuses in 27 countries and 117 cities through new ground transportation booking app

Dubai, UAE, 2018-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates Skywards has launched an on-demand ground transportation booking app called Emirates Skywards Cabforce in partnership with CarTrawler – the first of its kind in the world. The app is a mobile travel companion that will offer its loyalty members an affordable and efficient transportation service in… Read the full press release

Emirates launches new scheduled A380 services to Hamburg and Osaka

A380 network expands East and West to reach 50 destinations worldwide 22 percent capacity increase on route to Hamburg; 38 percent on Osaka flight; enabling more passengers to enjoy the comforts of the A380 DUBAI, U.A.E., 2018-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has expanded the network of destinations served by its flagship A380 aircraft… Read the full press release

Classic Indian sweets and delicacies associated with Diwali on all Emirates’ India flights in the coming days

Dubai, UAE, 2018-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Customers travelling on Emirates’ India flights in the coming days are in for a special treat as the award-winning airline celebrates the festival of lights with traditional Diwali delicacies. From November 4 to 10, customers travelling in all classes between Dubai and India will enjoy classic Indian… Read the full press release

Emirates to launch the world’s first “biometric path” at the airline’s hub in Dubai International airport

Use of biometric technology across multiple points from check-in to boarding is first in the world in terms of its integration across airport stakeholders Advanced stage of implementation with testing programme already “live”, and pilot trials involving passengers to follow In phased development since 2015, the multi-million dollar programme is part of Emirates’ continued investment… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels International: five-story, 138-room upscale Cambria hotel to open in Seaside near Monterey Bay in 2021

Upscale Property to Join Seaside’s Emerging Main Gate Area ROCKVILLE, Md.,, 2018-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) has finalized an agreement with Jayesh Kumar of S3D Partners to develop a Cambria hotel in Seasidenear Monterey Bay. Located at Lightfighter Drive and Second Avenue, the five-story, 138-room upscale hotel is slated to open in 2021. The hotel… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels International to open more than 20 new WoodSpring Suites hotels over the next few years

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) signed an agreement with Brookwood Hotels to develop more than 20 new WoodSpring Suites hotels over the next few years. The brand now has more than 130 hotels in the pipeline and more than 245 are open. “Sustained interest in the WoodSpring Suites… Read the full press release