PayPal joins Pacific Asia Travel Association

PayPal joins Pacific Asia Travel Association BANGKOK, 2018-Mar-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to welcome global technology platform and digital payments company PayPal Holdings, Inc. as its newest industry member. “As we are moving towards an exponential future at an unprecedented speed, it is important that travel and tourism stakeholders are… Read the full press release

Aeroflot to resume regular flights from Moscow to Cairo from 11 April 2018

Moscow, 2018-Mar-15 — /Travel PR News/ — From 11 April 2018 Aeroflot will resume regular flights from Moscow to Cairo. Flights will operate three times per week on Airbus A320 aircraft to and from Sheremetyevo Terminal F. Ticket sales will launch on 13 March 2018. Flights between Moscow and Cairo will operate on the following… Read the full press release

New Zealand designed and built autonomous vehicle ohmio LIFT™ in a new phase of the trials at Christchurch Airport

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand, 2018-Mar-15 — /Travel PR News/ — New Zealand’s first on-road testing of fully autonomous vehicles will change up a gear later this year with the inclusion of the first locally designed and built vehicle. The ohmio LIFT™ will hit the road in a new phase of the trials on private roads at Christchurch… Read the full press release

Christchurch Airport welcomes testing of world’s first self-piloted and electric air taxi

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand, 2018-Mar-15 — /Travel PR News/ — South Island testing of autonomous air travel is being welcomed by Christchurch Airport. California-based company Kitty Hawk, operating as Zephyr Airworks in New Zealand, has revealed it’s testing the world’s first self-piloted and electric air taxi. The airport company has been in discussions with the American company… Read the full press release

TUI Group appoints Birgit Conix as new CFO

TUI Group appoints Birgit Conix as new CFO TUI Group Supervisory Board to appoint Belgian as CFO International top manager with experience across multiple sectors Horst Baier to leave the Group in excellent shape after 22 years Hanover, Germany, 2018-Mar-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Belgian Birgit Conix (52) will succeed TUI Group’s CFO… Read the full press release

Vistara launches a first-of-its kind comic book to educate young travellers to the nuances of air travel

New Delhi, 2018-Mar-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier, released ‘Airborne’ – a first-of-its kind comic book designed to educate and sensitize its ‘Young Stars’ or young travellers to the nuances of air travel. In a fun and interactive way, Vistara’s ‘Airborne’ explains how things work from the moment one books a… Read the full press release

Vistara wins ‘Most Passenger Friendly Airline’ award at Wings India 2018

New Delhi, 2018-Mar-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Vistara, India’s finest full service carrier, has been awarded ‘Most Passenger Friendly Airline’ at Wings India 2018, jointly organised by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India, Airports Authority of India and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), on the opening day of… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels welcomes Brent Bouldin as VP of marketing and customer acquisition

Choice Hotels welcomes Brent Bouldin as VP of marketing and customer acquisition ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Mar-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, announced Brent Bouldin has joined the company as vice president of marketing and customer acquisition. In this role, Bouldin will lead Choice’s overall… Read the full press release

Visit Wales: Elvis Costello, Angélique Kidjo, Gwenno and Susanne Sundfør among the latest performers announced for Cardiff’s Festival of Voice 2018

Wales, 2018-Mar-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Adding further glitter to an already stellar line up, Elvis Costello, Angélique Kidjo, Gwenno and Susanne Sundfør are among the latest performers announced for Cardiff’s magical music and arts festival. Taking place at various venues throughout the capital between 7–17 June 2018, the biennial Festival of Voice is a citywide celebration… Read the full press release

The Port of Oakland releases new 5-year strategic plan that pairs business expansion with community benefits

The Port of Oakland releases new 5-year strategic plan that pairs business expansion with community benefits Oakland, Calif., 2018-Mar-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Port of Oakland released a new 5-year strategic plan today (March 12, 2018) that pairs business expansion with community benefits. Called “Growth with Care,” the plan envisions more jobs and… Read the full press release

dnata partners with IBS Software to implement iCargo terminal operation suite across all its stations

Dubai, UAE, 2018-Mar-15 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, has entered into a contract with leading IT solutions provider to the global aviation industry, IBS Software, to implement the iCargo terminal operation suite across all its stations. The end-to-end solution will help manage dnata’s air cargo movement… Read the full press release

Liverpool John Lennon Airport welcomes Thomas Cook’s holiday offerings for summer 2019

LIVERPOOL, UK, 2018-Mar-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Thomas Cook has launched eight destinations for package customers looking to travel from Liverpool John Lennon Airport next summer. This will be the first time in over ten years the company has offered holidays from Liverpool. Holidays to the popular hotspots of Lanzarote, Costa del Sol, Costa Blanca,… Read the full press release

Wizz Air starts its biggest operational ramp-up across its network

Wizz Air starts its biggest operational ramp-up across its network BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2018-Mar-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, one of Europe’s fastest growing airlines and the largest low cost carrier in CEE, today starts the biggest operational ramp-up across its network in Wizz Air’s history. In the upcoming 17 weeks a total of… Read the full press release

S7 Airlines to start direct flights from Novosibirsk to Neryungri 1 June 2018

Novosibirsk, Russia, 2018-Mar-15 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a oneworld® global airline alliance member, launches direct scheduled flights from Novosibirsk to Neryungri starting 1 June 2018. Tickets are available now. Flights of S7 Airlines from Novosibirsk to Neryungri will be carried out daily on Fridays. Flights will depart from Tolmachevo Airport at 02:30 and arrive at Neryungri Airport at 08:10 local time. Return flights will depart… Read the full press release

Silversea’s Silver Spirit undergoes lengthening process to create more space and enhance facilities

Silversea’s Silver Spirit undergoes lengthening process to create more space and enhance facilities Fincantieri Shipyard, Palermo, 2018-Mar-14 — /Travel PR News/ — A great spectacle of naval engineering, Silversea’s Silver Spirit has been cut in two at Fincantieri Shipyard in Palermo as part of her planned lengthening. A prebuilt 15-metre (49-feet) segment has been inserted and the ship… Read the full press release

Hampton by Hilton announces the opening of its newest property, Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Tallahassee Capitol-University

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., 2018-Mar-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton‘s (NYSE: HLT) Hampton by Hilton brand, the global mid-priced hotel known for its commitment to providing thoughtful service, today (March 12, 2018) announced the opening of its newest property, Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Tallahassee Capitol-University. This 124-room hotel offers travelers the confidence of a seamless stay… Read the full press release

Turkish Airlines finalizes order for 25 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners with options for five more airplanes

Turkish Airlines finalizes order for 25 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners with options for five more airplanes Turkey’s flag carrier chooses the 787-9 to expand fleet, improve passenger experience Firm order puts Dreamliner program above 1,300 orders SEATTLE, 2018-Mar-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE:BA] and Turkish Airlines announced they have finalized a firm order for 25… Read the full press release

Indianapolis Airport Authority to host exhibits to commemorate historical event following death of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

INDIANAPOLIS, 2018-Mar-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Leading up to the 50th anniversary of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy’s iconic speech following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the Indianapolis Airport Authority will host two exhibits at the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) in memoriam of these history-shaping events. The exhibitions are part of a larger commemoration… Read the full press release

London Gatwick launches a nationwide competition for secondary schools

Gatwick invites schools nationwide to submit their best energy saving ideas Students have opportunity to achieve a CREST Bronze Award in conjunction with competition Winning team to receive behind the scenes tour of the airport  LONDON, 2018-Mar-14 — /Travel PR News/ — London Gatwick is launching a nationwide competition for secondary schools via its ‘Learn… Read the full press release

SAS: flights booked using EuroBonus points can now bid on an upgrade to SAS Plus or SAS Business

SAS customers can now bid on an upgrade to SAS Plus or SAS Business, including on flights booked using EuroBonus points. STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, 2018-Mar-14 — /Travel PR News/ — For some time now, SAS has offered its customers the opportunity to bid on an upgrade to Plus or Business. Now, SAS customers who have booked… Read the full press release

Travel Oregon launches 2018 spring campaign

Travel Oregon launches 2018 spring campaign Salem, OR, 2018-Mar-14 — /Travel PR News/ — In a shift away from the grand, scenic imagery commonly used in tourism marketing, Travel Oregon’s 2018 spring campaign breaks the mold, using delightful, technicolor animation to evoke what photography sometimes cannot – the magical feeling of being in Oregon. The… Read the full press release

Belfast City Airport welcomes Loganair’s new route to Northern Ireland

Belfast City Airport welcomes Loganair’s new route to Northern Ireland LONDON, UK, 2018-Mar-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlisle Lake District Airport (CLDA) has unveiled Loganair, Scotland’s Airline, as its airline partner with flights to George Best Belfast City Airport, Dublin Airport and London Southend Airport. The six times weekly service to Belfast City Airport, which… Read the full press release

Worldwide Flight Services’ extends cargo handling contract with Qatar Airways Cargo at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

Worldwide Flight Services’ extends cargo handling contract with Qatar Airways Cargo at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport Worldwide Flight Services’ (WFS) cargo handling contract with Qatar Airways Cargo at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport has been extended. PARIS, FRANCE, 2018-Mar-14 — /Travel PR News/ — In addition to managing an existing cargo handling contract, WFS is… Read the full press release

The Alchemy Film and Moving Image Festival in Hawick gets support from EventScotland’s National Funding programme

The Alchemy Film and Moving Image Festival in Hawick gets support from EventScotland’s National Funding programme EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-Mar-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The Alchemy Film and Moving Image Festival in Hawick will benefit from support from EventScotland, part of VisitScotland’s Events Directorate, for its 2018 event. The international festival of film and moving image –… Read the full press release

Tourism New Zealand: new art gallery, Toi Art to open in Wellington, on Friday, 16 March

Tourism New Zealand: new art gallery, Toi Art to open in Wellington, on Friday, 16 March Auckland, New Zealand, 2018-Mar-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Toi Art, New Zealand’s spectacular new art gallery, will be officially opened by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, in Wellington, on Friday, 16 March. The new NZ$8.4 million gallery spans two levels… Read the full press release

Toronto Tourism: CN Tower and Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada now accept WeChat Pay and Alipay

TORONTO, 2018-Mar-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Two of Toronto’s biggest attractions are now accepting two of China’s biggest mobile payment options. WeChat Pay and Alipay are now being accepted at the CN Tower and Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada. The addition of WeChat Pay and Alipay mean both attractions can accept payment in Chinese RMB… Read the full press release

Qantas, Singapore Tourism Board and Changi Airport Group announce partnership to boost number of people travelling through Singapore

Sydney/Singapore, 2018-Mar-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas, Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Changi Airport Group (CAG) today (13 March 2018) announced a S$5 million partnership to promote Singapore as a destination and a connecting gateway to Asia, Europe and Australia. With the return of Qantas’ Sydney-London services via Singapore from 25 March, the three-year tripartite… Read the full press release

Crowne Plaza connects its 12 properties across Australasia with Tesla Destination Chargers

Crowne Plaza connects its 12 properties across Australasia with Tesla Destination Chargers BERLIN, GERMANY, 2018-Mar-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Crowne Plaza is the first hotel network to install Tesla Destination Chargers at all of their properties across Australasia, connecting 12 properties with cutting-edge technology for a growing customer segment. Tesla owners can now travel throughout… Read the full press release

Arik Air to move all its Port Harcourt flights to Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2 Lagos from March 17, 2018

Ikeja, Nigeria, 2018-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — From that date, all daily flights to Port Harcourt International will cease to operate from the General Aviation Terminal (GAT) and will depart and arrive at MMA2. The decision to move all outbound and inbound Lagos-Port Harcourt flights to MMA2 is informed by the need to enhance passenger… Read the full press release

Autograph Collection Hotels announces the forthcoming opening of a one-of-a-kind boutique resort in Belize, Alaia

Autograph Collection Hotels announces the forthcoming opening of a one-of-a-kind boutique resort in Belize, Alaia Following Multi-Million Dollar Conversion & Expansion, Alaia will Emerge as a Boutique All-Villa Resort with Exquisite Residences in 2020 Ambergris Caye, Belize, 2018-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Autograph Collection Hotels, in partnership with owner and developer Andrew Ashcroft, today announced… Read the full press release