Gatwick announced as headline sponsor of Business South Annual Conference 2017 Event will bring together business leaders from across Surrey to collaborate on continued prosperity in the region London, 2017-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick Airport is proud to announce it is to be the headline sponsor of this year’s ‘Joining the Dots in… Read the full press release
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Gatwick Airport set on completing recommendations by the Independent Arrivals Review
New Noise Management Board has brought community and industry together within formalised structure for the first time Significant progress made in key areas Four of the five largest operators of A320 aircraft will modify their entire fleets by December 2017 to reduce the noise impact on local residents LONDON, 2017-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ —… Read the full press release
Executive Directors of Leeds Bradford Airport holds private meeting with the Secretary of State for Transport Chris Grayling MP
Leeds, United Kingdom, 2017-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Last week, we welcomed Chris Grayling MP, Secretary of State for Transport to Leeds Bradford Airport. During his visit he had a private meeting with the Executive Directors of LBA and toured the airport’s facilities. Topics discussed included surface access to and from LBA, the significant… Read the full press release
Passengers to enjoy changes and developments at Leeds Bradford Airport this summer
Leeds, United Kingdom, 2017-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Summer 2017 is set to be even busier than ever at Leeds Bradford Airport, with new routes, even more capacity and a host of improvements set to be unveiled at the airport in time for the summer season. Jet 2.com are introducing new routes to Berlin,… Read the full press release
Air France reveals non-stop flight schedules beginning July 24, 2017
Paris, 2017-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — To meet high demand during the summer, Air France will serve Athens, Stockholm and Ibiza with non-stop flights on departure from Marseille as from 24 July 2017. In this way, the Company’s customers will benefit from three new summer routes served up to 4 times weekly. These flights… Read the full press release
Air France and Atlasglobal announce code-share agreement on Paris-Charles de Gaulle-Istanbul service with flight schedules
PARIS, 2017-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Air France and Atlasglobal have announced the signature of a code-share agreement on the Paris-Charles de Gaulle – Istanbul service. Since 30 January 2017, customers of both airlines benefit from three daily flights connecting the two cities by Airbus A319 and A320 operated by Air France and by… Read the full press release
easyJet targets 7.4M passenger growth in 2017
easyJet targets 7.4M passenger growth in 2017 LUTON, UK, 2017-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Scotland’s largest airline, flew a record number of passengers to and from Scotland during calendar year 2016 – more than any airline has ever flown in one year. Over 6.4m passengers carried in 2016 –11% more than 2015 Airline… Read the full press release
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) to establish new operations by winter 2017/2018
Stockholm, Sweden, 2017-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — SAS’s strategy is to focus on those customers who travel frequently to, from and within Scandinavia. SAS continuously develops its offering and network to meet this customer group’s needs. The air travel market in Europe is experiencing intense price pressure and rising demand for leisure travel. To… Read the full press release
Travelzoo partners with Project: Time Off to get Americans to use their vacations days in 2017
NEW YORK, 2017-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — To encourage more Americans to use their vacation time this year, global travel deals publisher Travelzoo (NASDAQ: TZOO) is partnering with Project: Time Off for National Plan for Vacation Day on January 31. The Travel Channel’s Samantha Brown joins Travelzoo deal experts for a live streamed Vacation-Planning Power… Read the full press release
Experts from Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and Microsoft to upgrade online data platform for timely insights into the Asia Pacific visitor economy
Experts from Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and Microsoft to upgrade online data platform for timely insights into the Asia Pacific visitor economy BANGKOK, 2017-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has announced a collaboration with Microsoft that is designed to improve tourism data collection and develop advanced analytics that help travel… Read the full press release
Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) reacts to recent Executive Order in the USA
Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) reacts to recent Executive Order in the USA BANGKOK, 2017-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) reiterates its commitment to the right to travel as stated in Article 13 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The Association recognises that each country has the… Read the full press release
Classic Vacations expands hotel offerings worldwide to include luxury villas
NEWEST CLASSIC CONNECTIONS PARTNER BOASTS OVER 7000 LUXURY VILLAS WORLDWIDE San Jose, CA, 2017-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The newest partner in Classic Vacations’ Classic Connections program is the elite travel broker TravelKeys, representing luxury villa rentals in over 90 destinations. Each rental accommodation in TravelKeys’ catalog has been hand-picked and personally inspected to ensure… Read the full press release
Sudden US entry requirements caused confusion among airlines and travelers, International Air Transport Association (IATA) says
Geneva, 2017-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) works with its 265 member airlines for safe, secure, efficient and sustainable global air transport links. As a matter of principle we work for the free movement of trade and people across borders. IATA also recognizes that states have the right and… Read the full press release
World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) expresses deep concern over US travel ban to nationals of 7 countries
MADRID, Spain, 2017-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the United Nations Specialized Agency for Tourism, expresses its deep concern and strong condemnation over the recently announced travel ban by the United States of America (USA) to nationals of seven countries (Iraq, Syria, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia and Yemen). The travel… Read the full press release
Belarus advances visa facilitation to stimulate tourism
MADRID, Spain, 2017-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — UNWTO has expressed its full support to the decision of the Government of Belarus to launch the 5-day visa-free policy that will be applicable to travelers from 80 countries. The measure aims at advancing seamless travel and attracting visitors, particularly those in business trips. The Government of Belarus… Read the full press release
Lonely Planet and beyond: founders recognized by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) with Lifetime Achievement Award
MADRID, Spain, 2017-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Tony Wheeler and Maureen Wheeler, founders of the widely-known Lonely Planet Publications have received the 13th UNWTO Lifetime Achievement Award. The prize is conferred every year to individuals with visionary leadership and significant contributions to the global tourism sector. The inspirational role that Lonely Planet inferred worldwide to… Read the full press release
Luxury French-Italian brand Moncler boutique now in Harnad International Airport
The duty free store stocks the latest Moncler men’s and women’s collections and accessories DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Duty Free (QDF) and luxury French-Italian brand Moncler have opened a dedicated boutique in Hamad International Airport (HIA) – launching the first permanent airport store for Moncler in the Middle East. Located in… Read the full press release
New British Airways flights from Manchester Airport and Stansted to operate on modern Embraer 190 jet aircraft
New British Airways flights from Manchester Airport and Stansted to operate on modern Embraer 190 jet aircraft London, 2017-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is to launch seven new routes from Manchester Airport this summer and three new destinations from Manchester’s sister airport Stansted. From May the airline will begin summer-only direct… Read the full press release
British Airways makes Las Vegas trip memorable for cancer survivor and pals
British Airways makes Las Vegas trip memorable for cancer survivor and pals London, 2017-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Twenty six year-old Hannah Smith from Aberdeen had booked a holiday to the party town to celebrate being cancer-free, after falling ill with a rare malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor at the age of just 24…. Read the full press release
Retired Formula 1 star on British Airways’ Flight Training Centre: It’s like you’re in a real aircraft
Retired Formula 1 star on British Airways’ Flight Training Centre: It’s like you’re in a real aircraft LONDON, 2017-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Formula 1 star Jenson Button enjoyed racing through the skies this week after piloting a British Airways A380 flight simulator at London’s Heathrow Airport. Watch the video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ImfmiWXzrQ The former… Read the full press release
Viking Ocean Cruises® expands its fleet with the delivery of its third ship Viking Sky®
VIKING SKY WILL BE CHRISTENED UNDER THE MIDNIGHT SUN IN TROMSØ, NORWAY Los Angeles, 2017-Jan-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking Ocean Cruises® (www.vikingoceancruises.com) today (January 26, 2017) announced it took delivery of Viking Sky®, the company’s third ship. The delivery ceremony took place this morning when the ship was presented at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona,… Read the full press release
Liverpool John Lennon Airport welcomes Ryanair’s new flights from Liverpool to Milan Malpensa for Winter 2017/18
Liverpool John Lennon Airport welcomes Ryanair’s new flights from Liverpool to Milan Malpensa for Winter 2017/18 LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND, 2017-Jan-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) is celebrating its first new route announcement of the year following today’s (26/01/2017) news that Ryanair will be adding flights from Liverpool to Milan Malpensa… Read the full press release
Shannon Group welcomes the Government’s €60 million action plan for rural development — ‘Realising our Rural Potential’
SHANNON, Ireland, 2017-Jan-27 — /Travel PR News/ —Shannon Group has welcomed the launch of ‘Realising our Rural Potential’, the €60 million action plan for rural development unveiled by Government. Speaking about the plan Matthew Thomas, CEO, Shannon Group said: “Our rural communities and regions are vital resources that need to be nurtured and supported. The… Read the full press release
Shannon Group plc announces planning application for a new aircraft hangar at Shannon Airport
SHANNON, Ireland, 2017-Jan-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Shannon Group plc has confirmed that it has lodged a planning application with Clare County Council for a new aircraft hangar at Shannon Airport. The proposed development will comprise the construction of a new steel framed wide-bodied aircraft paint hangar and internal ancillary office space, workshops, plant… Read the full press release
London City Airport welcomes new café-bar concept Truman’s Brick Lane Brews
London City Airport welcomes new café-bar concept Truman’s Brick Lane Brews LONDON, 2017-Jan-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Truman’s East London’s iconic brewery has launched Brick Lane Brews, a new café-bar concept, at London City Airport. This new venture sees the brewery expand its offer to serve a quintessentially East End London menu from… Read the full press release
Enterprise Holdings Inc. debuts into Armenia with new franchise partner TravelCar; will soon operate in Georgia
Enterprise Holdings Inc. debuts into Armenia with new franchise partner TravelCar; will soon operate in Georgia Franchise Partnership With TravelCar Brings all Three Car Rental Brands to the Caucasus ST. LOUIS, 2017-Jan-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Enterprise Holdings Inc. – the world’s largest car rental company – today (January 26, 2017) announced its entrance… Read the full press release
Alamo Rent A Car announces promotion in celebration of the first-ever National Plan for Vacation Day
Alamo Rent A Car announces promotion in celebration of the first-ever National Plan for Vacation Day Alamo Offers 15 Percent Off Weekly Rentals To Promote Family Vacation Planning ST. LOUIS, 2017-Jan-27 — /Travel PR News/ — To help fulfill America’s vacation resolutions this year, Alamo Rent A Car is offering 15 percent off the… Read the full press release
Jet Airways announces special fares to celebrate India’s 68th Republic Day
Special fares for domestic and international travel starting INR 999 for select domestic sectors Sale valid from Jan 25, 2017 to Jan 27, 2017 for international bookings and until Jan 29, 2017 for domestic bookings Mumbai, 2017-Jan-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s full-service, premiere international airline today (Jan 27, 2017) announced special… Read the full press release
Qantas: THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL cast to film special anniversary episodes in the sunny shores of Australia
SYDNEY, 2017-Jan-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The sunny shores of Australia are set to feature in special anniversary episodes of United States’ popular daytime series, THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL. Australian national carrier Qantas has announced it will bring the cast to Australia from February 12-17th this year to film multiple episodes of the world’s most-watched… Read the full press release
CityJet signs conditional purchase agreement for ten Bombardier CRJ900 aircrafts
CRJ900 aircraft in SAS livery Aircraft to be operated by CityJet in the Scandinavian Airlines network Montréal, 2017-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft today (January 24, 2017) announced that Dublin-based regional carrier, CityJet has signed a conditional purchase agreement for six CRJ900 aircraft and has also taken options on an additional four… Read the full press release