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Cirrus Aircraft received Vision Jet Type Certificate approval from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)

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Cirrus Aircraft received Vision Jet Type Certificate approval from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)   Duluth, Minn. & Knoxville, Tenn., 2017-May-23 — /Travel PR News/ —Two major milestones in the global launch of the world’s first single-engine Personal Jet were reached today (22 May 2017) when Cirrus Aircraft announced it had received Vision Jet Type… Read the full press release

Brussels Airport invests on two new fire stations on the airport tarmac

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Brussels Airport invests on two new fire stations on the airport tarmac   Belgium, 2017-May-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Brussels Airport today (May 19, 2017) laid the symbolic first stone of two new fire stations on the airport tarmac, west and east of the airport terrain. The two new buildings will accommodate not only the… Read the full press release

Cruise Lines International Association launches Meetings & Events at Sea Certificate Program

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Washington DC, 2017-May-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Bringing specialized certificate programs online, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has announced that travel agents can now expand their business with the new Meetings & Events at Sea Certificate Program. The program, designed in partnership with Meetings Professional International (MPI), will allow travel professionals the chance to… Read the full press release

IHG® opens newly-built Holiday Inn Express® & Suites Monterrey Valle hotel in Mexico

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IHG® opens newly-built Holiday Inn Express® & Suites Monterrey Valle hotel in Mexico   New-build property delivers new design solution in public areas Denham, UK, 2017-May-22 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the opening of the newly-built 174-room and 25 suites Holiday Inn Express® &… Read the full press release

Tourism Australia concludes successful 2017 Australian Tourism Exchange in Sydney

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Tourism Australia concludes successful 2017 Australian Tourism Exchange in Sydney   SYDNEY, Australia, 2017-May-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Tourism Australia is wrapping up the 38th edition of its annual business-to-business event, with the final day of appointments for the 2017 Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE17) taking place in Sydney today. With more than 2,500 delegates,… Read the full press release

Flughafen Zürich AG appoints Stefan Tschudin as the new COO and member of the management board

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Flughafen Zürich AG appoints Stefan Tschudin as the new COO and member of the management board   Zurich, Switzerland, 2017-May-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Flughafen Zürich AG has designated a successor for Chief Operation Officer Stefan Conrad. Stefan Tschudin, Head Regulatory Affairs & Noise, will be appointed as the new Chief Operation Officer (COO) and… Read the full press release

Ryanair enhances its “Ryanair Rooms” website

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Ryanair enhances its “Ryanair Rooms” website   DUBLIN, Ireland, 2017-May-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (17 May) launched a major upgrade to its “Ryanair Rooms” website, offering its 130m customers an even wider choice of hotel, hostel, B&B, holiday villa and homestay options, and all at the lowest prices. The… Read the full press release

The Wisconsin Department of Tourism collects five Public Relations Society of America Paragon Awards

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MADISON, Wis., 2017-May-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The Wisconsin Department of Tourism, along with its agency of record Laughlin Constable, brought home five Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter Paragon Awards, including “Best in Show,” for outstanding work in public relations and social media marketing. The team also recently won a… Read the full press release

Zoo Atlanta hosts Brew at the Zoo presented by Groupon on Saturday, May 27, 2017

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Memorial Day weekend tradition has consistently sold out in recent years. Atlanta, USA, 2017-May-22 — /Travel PR News/ — WHAT: Time is running out for tickets to Brew at the Zoo presented by Groupon on Saturday, May 27, 2017, the 10th anniversary of Atlanta’s favorite Memorial Day weekend festival tradition. The signature event, which will… Read the full press release

Deutsche Hospitality honoured with “Superbrand Germany” award

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Deutsche Hospitality honoured with “Superbrand Germany” award   Main, Germany, 2017-May-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The hotel group Deutsche Hospitality has become the proud recipient of a “Superbrand Germany” award at a ceremony held in Berlin. It is the only brand from within the hotel industry on which this much coveted award has been… Read the full press release

Radisson Blu wins 2017 IMEX-GMIC Innovation in Sustainability Award with its Blu Planet program

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Radisson Blu wins 2017 IMEX-GMIC Innovation in Sustainability Award with its Blu Planet program   BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2017-May-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Blu is the proud winner of the 2017 IMEX-GMIC Innovation in Sustainability Award with its Blu Planet program, the responsible business initiative of Radisson Blu hotels around the world. The IMEX-GMIC award… Read the full press release

Whistler Blackcomb announces new and improved summer activities aimed at elevating the PEAK 2 PEAK 360 Experience

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New This Season: The Roundhouse Lodge Terrace And Viewing Deck And The Completion of the Blackcomb Ascent Trails WHISTLER, British Columbia, 2017-May-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Whistler Blackcomb is going above and beyond this summer with new and improved summer activities aimed at elevating the PEAK 2 PEAK 360 Experience. Guests will see upgrades at… Read the full press release

Park Hyatt opens its first hotel in Thailand

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BANGKOK, 2017-May-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Park Hyatt Bangkok opened its doors today (May 12, 2017), marking the first Park Hyatt hotel in Thailand. The hotel is centrally located in the heart of the Thai capital’s central business district. Park Hyatt Bangkok features contemporary architecture matched by luxurious residential interiors, expertly curated art, world-class food… Read the full press release

Los Angeles International Airport completes its largest coordinated terminal relocation

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Los Angeles, California, 2017-May-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The final major round of airline terminal relocations at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) were completed early Wednesday morning as Air Canada, Hawaiian, and JetBlue moved into their new homes throughout Terminals 5 and 6. Delta Air Lines also completed its move into Terminals 2 and 3,… Read the full press release

San Diego International Airport starts construction of new Federal Inspection Station at Terminal 2

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New Customs Facility to Handle Influx of International Arrivals SAN DIEGO, 2017-May-19 — /Travel PR News/ — San Diego International Airport (SAN) today (May 17, 2017 ) officially kicked off construction of a new Federal Inspection Station (FIS) at the west end of Terminal 2. The new Customs facility is being designed to accommodate the increase… Read the full press release

Bombardier experts recognized for their contributions to Canadian aviation at the CASI Senior Awards

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Three accomplished employees receive awards for outstanding achievements in the field of aviation; testament to the unique expertise found at Bombardier First time in CASI history that three representatives from the same company win Senior Awards the same year Montréal, Canada, 2017-May-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Three highly skilled employees from Bombardier’s Product Development… Read the full press release

Bombardier’s ON:TRACK initiative to develop new paths into groundbreaking mobility and connectivity solutions

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Bombardier’s ON:TRACK initiative to develop new paths into groundbreaking mobility and connectivity solutions   Bombardier’s ON:TRACK initiative driving the transportation industry towards its digital future Next startup accelerator programme for Industry 4.0 solutions starts in September Visit www.ontrack.bombardier.com for more info Berlin, 2017-May-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation today (May… Read the full press release

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announces winners of 2016 Airline Reliability Performance Awards and 2016 In-Service STAR Award

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Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announces winners of 2016 Airline Reliability Performance Awards and 2016 In-Service STAR Award   Montréal, Canada, 2017-May-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft today (May 16, 2017) announced twelve winners of the 2016 Airline Reliability Performance Awards and a winner of a 2016 In-Service Supplier Top Achievement Recognition (STAR) Award…. Read the full press release

Bombardier partners with IBM to support integration of IT services across Bombardier Transportation and its aerospace segments

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Montréal, 2017-May-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier (TSE: BBD.B) announced today (May 16, 2017) that it reached a long-term partnership agreement with leading IT consulting firm IBM to support the global integration of Information Technology services across Bombardier Transportation and the Company’s aerospace segments. “As part of our turnaround plan, Bombardier is working to… Read the full press release

MCA and Tate Joint Acquisition Program for contemporary Australian art supported by Qantas adds five new artworks

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MCA and Tate Joint Acquisition Program for contemporary Australian art supported by Qantas adds five new artworks   SYDNEY, 2017-May-19 — /Travel PR News/ — To mark International Museum Day, which this year explores the theme of contested histories, the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA) and Tate today (18TH MAY 2017) announced the acquisition… Read the full press release

Aeroflot names its new A321 aircraft after a celebrated Russian film director and screenwriter Eldar Ryazanov

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Aeroflot names its new A321 aircraft after a celebrated Russian film director and screenwriter Eldar Ryazanov   Moscow, 2017-May-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot has taken delivery of its new A321 aircraft equipped with aerodynamic wing-tips known as Sharklets. The aircraft is named in honour of Eldar Ryazanov, a celebrated Russian film director and screenwriter. The… Read the full press release

Evita Turquoise Robinson and Willie Geist added keynote speakers for DMAI’s 2017 Annual Convention in Montréal

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Washington, DC, 2017-May-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI) Chairman Gary C. Sherwin, CDME and President and CEO of Visit Newport Beach, Inc. and President and CEO Don Welsh today (May 10, 2017) announced more keynote speaker details for the 2017 Annual Convention in Montréal, Canada July 11‐14. “We are thrilled… Read the full press release

DMAI names the 2017 30 Under 30 class for its Annual Convention in Montreal, July 11-14

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Washington, DC, 2017-May-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI) Chairman Gary C. Sherwin, CDME and President and CEO of Visit Newport Beach, Inc; Destination and Travel Foundation Chairman Joe Marinelli, and President of Visit Savannah, and President and CEO Don Welsh today (May 8, 2017) announced the 2017 “30 Under 30”… Read the full press release

All candidates in the Management Proxy Circular dated March 14, 2017 elected as directors of Bombardier Inc

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Montréal, 2017-May-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier announced today (May 11, 2017) that all candidates in the Management Proxy Circular dated March 14, 2017 were elected as directors of Bombardier Inc. during its annual meeting of shareholders, which was held in Dorval, Québec earlier today. The detailed results of the ballot for the election… Read the full press release

Bombardier Transportation to exhibit at this year’s Global Public Transport Summit in Montreal

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Bombardier Transportation to exhibit at this year’s Global Public Transport Summit in Montreal   Bombardier showcases its strategy and vision for leading the transition into the next generation of sustainable urban transport Digitalization and virtual reality to take center stage at global transport exhibition Berlin, 2017-May-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Rail technology leader Bombardier… Read the full press release

33 additional BOMBARDIER TWINDEXX Vario double-deck coaches ordered by Israel Railways

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33 additional BOMBARDIER TWINDEXX Vario double-deck coaches ordered by Israel Railways   Fifth order will increase Israel Railways’ fleet of Bombardier-built double-deck coaches to 462 Greater comfort, increased capacity and more frequent service for Israel’s public rail transport Berlin, 2017-May-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation announced today (May 10, 2017)… Read the full press release

Bombardier Transportation presents new product platform for the locomotive sector at Transport Logistic in Munich

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Bombardier Transportation presents new product platform for the locomotive sector at Transport Logistic in Munich   Innovative TRAXX locomotive platform to add efficiency and flexibility to operators across Europe Entire locomotive platform now available with diesel support engine Berlin, 2017-May-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation presented its new product platform… Read the full press release

Bombardier’s Joint Venture in China to provide 10-year overhaul service for 498 metro cars operating on Shanghai Metro

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Bombardier’s Joint Venture in China to provide 10-year overhaul service for 498 metro cars operating on Shanghai Metro   Bombardier’s joint venture to perform 10-year overhaul work for 498 metro cars operating on the world’s longest metro network BOMBARDIER ORBITA and Maximo systems to reduce maintenance time and improve fleet reliability and safety Berlin, 2017-May-16… Read the full press release

New touring route for New Zealand’s northern Canterbury region

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New touring route for New Zealand’s northern Canterbury region   Tourists wanting to explore New Zealand’s northern Canterbury region are being encouraged to take their time on a new touring route. New Zealand, 2017-May-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The main attractions on the Alpine Pacific Touring Route, through the rural countryside north of Christchurch,… Read the full press release

TRENZ 2017: New Zealand’s oldest city Christchurch is now its newest

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TRENZ 2017: New Zealand’s oldest city Christchurch is now its newest   New Zealand’s oldest city and now its newest, Christchurch is showing off its latest openings at TRENZ 2017. New Zealand, 2017-May-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Christchurch & Canterbury Tourism (CCT) says Christchurch city is well worth exploring at this exciting stage of its… Read the full press release