Singita Sabi Sand (South Africa) NO.1 in Top 10 Safari Lodges in Africa, in Travel + Leisure Worlds Best Awards 2019 Cape Town, South Africa, 2019-Jul-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Singita has taken top honours in this year’s Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2019, scooping both 3rd and 8th places among The Top… Read the full press release
TORONTO, Canada, 2019-Jul-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Park’N Fly has found another way to help travelers save money this year! Travelers’ can now save even more with Park’N Fly during the peak summer season. For a limited time, customers pay only $39.95/week ($8.95/day)* at the Economy lot near Pearson International Airport. “This is a… Read the full press release
New route brings daily flight services between Spain and Mexico to cater to underserved demand Dubai, UAE, 2019-Jul-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates announced today (16 July 2019) its plan to launch a new daily service from Dubai (DXB) to Mexico City International Airport (MEX), via the Spanish city of Barcelona (BCN), starting on… Read the full press release
Dubai, UAE, 2019-Jul-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The big day had finally arrived, and Mohamed Al Dosari spent the morning in eager anticipation of the moment he would make history. As soon as he strapped himself into the Cirrus, his trained mind took over. He finished the pre-flight checks, taxied, accelerated and took off… Read the full press release
Earn and Redeem Miles at Hotels and Online Retailers around the World Tokyo, Japan, 2019-Jul-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) has launched a new online service where customers can earn and redeem miles on hotel bookings, car rentals, and online shops providing a mileage service that offers convenience and incredible value to their… Read the full press release
Guangzhou, China, 2019-Jul-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Yu Yue Heen at Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou was awarded one Michelin star for the second year in the 2019 Michelin Guide Guangzhou. Guangzhou is only the second city in Mainland China to receive the acclaimed Michelin star award, the world’s most highly- regarded restaurant recognition. Yu Yue Heen, located on 71st… Read the full press release
Permit OKd for first building at Seaport Logistics Complex, construction goes on Oakland, Calif., 2019-Jul-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Port of Oakland Commissioners have approved the final permit associated with one of the most anticipated industrial developments in Port history. They voted last week to approve a vertical permit – industrial vernacular for a… Read the full press release
HMSHost awarded new contract to bring beloved Portland restaurant to PDX Portland, Ore., 2019-Jul-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Local favorite Screen Door is set to debut at Portland International Airport’s (PDX) Concourse B in 2021. The beloved Portland restaurant brings its culinary creations and Pacific Northwest charm to PDX travelers as part of a new 10-year contract… Read the full press release
Auckland, New Zealand, 2019-Jul-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Four South Auckland schools, a waste minimisation programme, and a community food hub are among the recipients of Auckland Airport’s 2019 He Tangata grants, an annual community giving programme. “Auckland Airport is focused on being a good neighbour in South Auckland, and we are delighted to be… Read the full press release
Vantaa, Finland, 2019-Jul-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Mika Järvinen has been appointed airport manager of Jyväskylä Airport, effective from 1 August 2019. Järvinen is transferring to Jyväskylä from his position as manager of apron operations at Helsinki Airport. The current manager of Jyväskylä Airport, Esa Kainulainen, retires at the end of August. Mika Järvinen has… Read the full press release
Vantaa, Finland, 2019-Jul-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The city board of Pori has made a decision to start flight connections between Pori and Helsinki. The first flight will depart on the 1st of August 2019. The city board of Pori has accepted Budapest Aircraft Service (BASe) Ltd’s tender covering flight connections between Pori and Helsinki…. Read the full press release
Vantaa, Finland, 2019-Jul-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Plaza Premium Lounge, opened at Helsinki Airport’s non-Schengen area on the 3rd of May, has received a lot of great feedback from travellers. Passengers can additionally enjoy the brand’s services at over 35 international airports around the world. Plaza Premium Lounge is also taking part in Helsinki Airport’s… Read the full press release
Atlanta GA, 2019-Jul-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Save on advance tickets to Zoo Atlanta’s signature wine event. WHAT: Early-bird tickets are on sale now for Sippin’ Safari presented by Groupon, coming up Saturday, September 21, 2019. The fourth-annual signature event will feature wine sampling, bites from local restaurants, live music on stages throughout the… Read the full press release
Los Angeles, CA, 2019-Jul-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (July 16, 2019), Metrolink announced the selection of Todd P. McIntyre to the position of Chief Strategy Officer to lead the commuter railroad’s planning, government affairs, community relations, procurement and railroad services. McIntyre joins Metrolink after three years at the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) in… Read the full press release
Located steps away from the Tampa Convention Center, Hampton Inn by Hilton and Home2 Suites by Hilton together welcome guests visiting Tampa TAMPA, Fla. And MCLEAN, Va., 2019-Jul-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today (July 15, 2019) announced the opening of its newest hotel, the dual-branded Hampton Inn by Hilton Tampa Downtown Channel District and Home2 Suites… Read the full press release
Brussels, Belgium, 2019-Jul-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Brussels Airport welcomed almost 12.3 million passengers in the first six months of 2019, an increase of 1.8% compared to the same period last year. During the month of June alone, the number of passengers rose, compared to last year, by 4.3%. In contrast to the growing number… Read the full press release
LONDON, UK, 2019-Jul-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Dolphin Dynamics, a leading technology provider to travel agencies and tour operators, has reached an agreement to acquire the Travelwire assets from Travelport. The transaction is due to be completed in September 2019. Over time, Dolphin Dynamics will merge the capabilities of the Travelwire and Dolphin mid/back office… Read the full press release
Launched less than a year ago, the transpacific service has quickly become a highly successful route connecting Asia to North America Doha, Qatar, 2019-Jul-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Close on the heels of major cargo announcements made at the Paris Air Show, Qatar Airways Cargo has added Singapore as a new freighter destination on… Read the full press release
LONDON, UK, 2019-Jul-17 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways Executive Club Members can now book a reward flight using Avios and pay as little as £1 return. With the trial starting today (July 16, 2019), the new Avios pricing options can be redeemed on flights in the UK and Europe. The additional Avios options follows… Read the full press release
LONDON, UK, 2019-Jul-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Red Arrows will join forces with a specially decorated British Airways 747 at the Royal International Air Tattoo on Saturday, July 20. The special Boeing 747 has been painted in the airline’s predecessor British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC) livery to mark British Airways’ centenary this year. Senior First Officer… Read the full press release