Avis renews its multi-year agreement with Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE)

PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2018-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Avis today (September 17, 2018) announced that it has renewed its multi-year agreement with Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) to continue its designation as the official vehicle rental partner of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto FC. Under the agreement, the mobility brand will have the… Read the full press release

marhaba lounge at Melbourne Airport marks its first anniversary

Premium quality lounge at Melbourne Airport for passengers of all airlines and travel classes Melbourne, Australia, 2018-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — marhaba, one of the world’s fastest growing passenger services providers, celebrates the first anniversary of its Melbourne lounge. Offering excellent value services for passengers of all airlines and travel classes, the marhaba lounge has… Read the full press release

Burj Al Arab creates The Ultimate Gold Cappuccino served at Sahn Eddar lounge

Dubai, UAE, 2018-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Internationally renowned as the world’s most luxurious hotel, Burj Al Arab is well known for its unique way of reinventing the ordinary to create something extraordinary. Now, its latest iconic experience is the creation of The Ultimate Gold Cappuccino, served at Sahn Eddar lounge located within the hotel’s breathtaking atrium… Read the full press release

Tourism Authority of Thailand: Thai government implemented automatic channels for Hong Kong travellers to use at Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang International Airports

New service available at Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang International Airports for 30-day tourist visa Bangkok, Thailand, 2018-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to announce that the Thai government has implemented automatic channels for Hong Kong Special Administration Region (SAR) passport holders to use at Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang… Read the full press release

South Arkansas’s largest arts & crafts show, the 50th annual Camden Barn Sale, on Saturday, Sept. 29

CAMDEN, Arkansas, 2018-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Experience the appeal of southern living at south Arkansas’s largest arts & crafts show, the 50th annual Camden Barn Sale, on Saturday, Sept. 29, from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. in Camden, Arkansas (Oakland Street & Monticello Street). The Camden Barn Sale has grown into one of Arkansas’s major tourist attractions. Join thousands… Read the full press release

Sheremetyevo International Airport recognized with an ASQ Award for best airport in Europe, customer experience

MOSCOW, Russia, 2018-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — On September 12, 2018 Sheremetyevo International Airport was recognized the best airport in Europe for customer experience. The award ceremony was held during the ACI Customer Excellence Global Summit 2018 in Halifax, Canada. ACI’s ASQ is the only global survey that encourages participating airports to improve continuously the… Read the full press release

American Airlines and Southwest Airlines now offer new self-serve kiosks at Indianapolis International Airport

Indianapolis, IN, 2018-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Passengers flying out of the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) via American Airlines and Southwest Airlines now have the option to tag and check their bags with new ticket-counter self-service kiosks. The new technology is a growing trend toward providing a better passenger experience. The new kiosks provide a… Read the full press release

Hundreds of classic, muscle and specialty cars to be showcased for the 11th annual KCI Cruise Car Show at Kansas City International Airport on Saturday, September 22

To be Nationally Televised on Velocity Kansas City, MO, 2018-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Kansas City Aviation Department is revving up for the KCI Cruise Night. On Saturday, September 22, the area east of Kansas City International Airport may look like a scene from the movie American Graffiti, as hundreds of classic, muscle and… Read the full press release

Travel Alberta: Royal Alberta Museum celebrates its grand opening with free admission from Oct. 3 to Oct. 8

ALBERTA, Canada, 2018-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — After years of hard work and anticipation, museum staff are completing the final touches before welcoming Albertans and visitors from around the world into the new building in the heart of downtown Edmonton, at 9810 103a Avenue. To celebrate the grand opening and to welcome Albertans back to… Read the full press release

Travelzoo® rated the #1 choice for finding the best hotel offers by Which?

LONDON, UK, 2018-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelzoo® (NASDAQ: TZOO) has been rated the #1 choice for finding the best hotel offers by consumer-advice organisation Which?. This organisation is the largest independent reviewer of goods and services in the UK with more than one million subscribers and it aims to protect consumers with impartial… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport to build brand new, six-level multi-story car park in front of Terminal 2

BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2018-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Thanks to record-breaking passenger numbers driving the need to create more car parking capacity, Budapest Airport is delighted to announce that a brand new, six-level multi-story car park is to be built in front of Terminal 2. The parking system around the terminals of Ferenc Liszt International Airport… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport inaugurated brand new passenger terminal section adjoining Terminal 2B

BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2018-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Pier B, a brand new passenger terminal section of more than 10 000 square meters adjoining Terminal 2B, was inaugurated today (2018.09.13) at Budapest Airport. Going forward, the facility will be used to handle non-Schengen flights, including the wide body aircraft flying intercontinental long haul routes to North America,… Read the full press release

PATA held highly successful PATA Youth Symposium in Langkawi, Malaysia

LANGKAWI, Malaysia, 2018-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The PATA Youth Symposium, hosted by the Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) and the Alumni Association of UiTM Students’ Representative Council (PIMPIN) in collaboration with the PATA Malaysia Chapter, Tourism Malaysia and Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark, took place on September 12, 2018 on the first day of PATA Travel… Read the full press release

PATA Travel Mart 2018 attracted over 1,400 delegates from 70 global destinations

BANGKOK, Thailand, 2018-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — PATA Travel Mart 2018 (PTM 2018), hosted by Malaysia, has attracted over 1,400 delegates from 70 global destinations. The delegate numbers embraced 389 sellers from 208 organisations and 33 destinations with local sellers comprising 32% of the total, along with 252 buyers from 241 organisations and 53 source markets. The Pacific… Read the full press release

WTFL Start-Up Innovation Camp 2018 winners announced at the PATA Travel Mart 2018

LANGKAWI, Malaysia, 2018-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — For the 3rd time, World Tourism Forum Lucerne organized the WTFL Start-Up Innovation Camp, this year integrated in PATA Travel Mart 2018, with the aim of finding revolutionary and innovative ideas in the travel, tourism and hospitality industry. After two evaluation rounds, the 15 most innovative Start-Ups have been chosen… Read the full press release

George Best Belfast City Airport as the principal partner of the third annual Eastside Awards

BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2018-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Three cheers for the best of East Belfast as the third annual Eastside Awards launches in association with George Best Belfast City Airport, celebrating the achievements of the businesses and people of East Belfast. Open for entry until 19 October, new categories have been added to this year’s accolades recognising the… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways becomes the first in the world to feature the premium celebrity, style and lifestyle content of GQ and Vogue on-board its entertainment platform

The award-winning airline is delighted to become the first in the world to offer celebrity, style and lifestyle content from both titles through its Oryx One entertainment platform Oryx One offers up to 4,000 channels of in-flight entertainment options, in more than 30 languages DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways passengers… Read the full press release

Qatar Duty Free opens TUMI’s first ever duty free pop-up store in the Middle East

Passengers travelling through HIA can personalise their TUMI products at the store DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Duty Free (QDF) has partnered with TUMI to launch TUMI’s first ever duty free pop-up store in the Middle East. The TUMI store will be the ultimate destination for travellers looking for a unique… Read the full press release

Brisbane’s most exciting restaurant and bar are now open at the spectacular new Adina Apartment Hotel

New South Wales, Australia, 2018-Sep-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Brisbane’s most exciting restaurant and bar are now open at the spectacular new Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane at 171 George Street. The much anticipated opening of Donna Chang and The Boom Boom Room is led by Ghanem Group, the team behind the famed Blackbird Bar &… Read the full press release

TFE Hotels names Jeremy Nordkamp as General Manager of The Calile Hotel, Brisbane opening later this month

New South Wales, Australia, 2018-Sep-16 — /Travel PR News/ — TFE Hotels has appointed Jeremy Nordkamp as General Manager of Brisbane’s most exciting new address, The Calile Hotel, which is due to open later this month. Mr Nordkamp brings more than 10 years of experience in hospitality management and a wealth of knowledge to the… Read the full press release

Marco Polo German Bierfest honoured at the Marketing Events Awards 2018

Hong Kong, 2018-Sep-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The highly popular Marco Polo German Bierfest was honoured at the Marketing Events Awards organised by Marketing Magazine. On 19 July 2018, Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel took home the silver award for “Best Event Team” at the Marketing Events Awards 2018 ceremony. Celebrating its 27th anniversary this… Read the full press release

Belgrade is now home to Radisson Collection

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Sep-16 — /Travel PR News/ — As of August 2018, the Radisson Collection Hotel, Old Mill Belgrade began a new chapter, as the latest addition to the premium lifestyle collection of exceptional hotels by Radisson Hotel Group. The rebrand marks the property’s elevation to Radisson Collection that features some of the most outstanding hotels… Read the full press release

The summerhouses of Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf offer the ultimate Arabian luxury experience

Dubai, UAE, 2018-Sep-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Tucked amongst beautiful gardens and waterways, and just a few footsteps away from Madinat Jumeirah’s private beach, the summerhouses of Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf offer the ultimate Arabian luxury experience. As if anyone needs an excuse for a staycation in a five-star resort…but here’s ten reasons why you should be… Read the full press release

Norwegian named as the most fuel-efficient airline on transatlantic routes by the International Council on Clean Transportation

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) unveils 2017 findings Crowning Norwegian as the undefeated Leader LONDON, UK, 2018-Sep-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) today (Sep 12, 2018) released its white paper analysing the fuel efficiency of the 20 leading airlines on routes between Europe and the United… Read the full press release

Air Peace of Nigeria to order ten 737 MAX 8 airplanes from Boeing

Nigerian airline to expand regional network with new, more capable 737 jet Boeing 737 MAX continues to expand its footprint across Africa LAGOS, Nigeria, 2018-Sep-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Air Peace of Nigeria today ( Sept. 13, 2018) announced a new order for ten 737 MAX 8 airplanes during a signing ceremony in Lagos. Air… Read the full press release

Jet Airways to introduce India’s first non-stop service between Mumbai and Manchester

Non-stop service begins from 05th November, 2018 Jet Airways and Marketing Manchester jointly promote awareness of the new service Delhi, India, 2018-Sep-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline is all set to introduce the country’s first non-stop service between Mumbai and Manchester effective 05th November, 2018. The airline’s latest service connecting India via… Read the full press release

Raffles Hotels & Resorts to partner with Rizzoli New York

Sharing more on the fascinating guests, captivating stories and unique legacy of Raffles Hotels & Resorts  PARIS, France, 2018-Sep-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Raffles Hotels & Resorts, one of the most revered names in luxury hospitality, is pleased to announce a new collaboration with Rizzoli New York. Soirees, Sojourns & Stories is a 200-page… Read the full press release

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to host the “Aviation Climate Action Accelerator” event at Global Climate Action Summit in San Francisco

Airport convenes “Aviation Climate Action Accelerator” to lead carbon reduction in air transportation SAN FRANCISCO, California, 2018-Sep-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced an event for aviation industry partners and delegates during the Global Climate Action Summit in San Francisco. The “Aviation Climate Action Accelerator”, to be held on Friday,… Read the full press release

Kansas City Aviation Department: Missourians might need to show an alternative form of acceptable identification for commercial air travel after January 21, 2019

Kansas City, MO, 2018-Sep-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The Kansas City Aviation Department wants to allay concerns travelers may have that they must use a U.S. passport to board their flights after October 10. For now, they have through January 21, 2019. The Department of Homeland Security’s REAL ID program mandates that state-issued IDs and driver’s licenses… Read the full press release

Brussels Airport August 2018: 2.6 million passengers; up 3.4% on the same month last year

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Sep-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Brussels Airport has decidedly broken all records this summer with more than 5.2 million passengers in July and August 2018 versus 5 million in the summer of 2017. After the month of July with the largest number of passengers ever recorded, Brussels Airport welcomed almost 2.6 million passengers… Read the full press release