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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 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 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 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, 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, 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, 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, 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 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 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
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
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
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
Bombardier’s vehicles form the backbone of regional public transport in Lower Saxony, Germany Bombardier’s vehicles form the backbone of regional public transport in Lower Saxony, Germany Since start of operation in 2003, the fleet has moved approximately 340 million passengers with an availability rate of over 99 percent BERLIN, Germany, 2017-Jan-26 — /Travel PR… Read the full press release
SYDNEY, 2017-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas’ new flights to Beijing take off today (25TH JANUARY 2017), helping power the Australia-China travel boom and marking the next step in the national carrier’s Chinese growth strategy. Beijing is Qantas’ third destination in Greater China, joining Shanghai and Hong Kong. The new service gives the capital’s 21… Read the full press release
Meticulously restored Grade II*-listed heritage building transformed into a Four Seasons experience Three Michelin-starred chef Anne-Sophie Pic’s London debut, an expansive Spa and elegant meeting spaces, just steps from major landmarks, business hubs and cultural destinations Located in the oldest part of London, in the former headquarters of the Port of London Authority, the building… Read the full press release
PARIS, 2017-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — As from 18 July 2017, Air France customers will be able to travel to Agadir (Morocco) and Palma de Mallorca (Spain) on departure from Paris-Charles de Gaulle with 3 weekly flights operated on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The flights will be operated by Airbus A319 and A320s. From 22… Read the full press release
BERLIN, Germany, 2017-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Corporate social responsibility in tourism will be a dominant theme at ITB Berlin – ITB CSR Day features the key topic ’Sustainable Food and Beverages in the Hotel Industry and at Tourism Destinations’ – admission to the ITB Berlin Convention is free for trade visitors. The United Nations… Read the full press release
Comfort Inn and Comfort Suites offer guests 100-percent smoke-free stay Comfort Inn and Comfort Suites kick off 2017 with the #GoodForYou Social Campaign ROCKVILLE, Md., 2017-Jan-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The iconic Comfort branded hotels have announced that 2017 is going to be better than ever for guest wellness. Parent company Choice Hotels International,… Read the full press release
32 world class tennis athletes will battle it out to win the coveted Golden Falcon Trophy – the highest prize pool trophy in the ATP World Tour 250 Series Qatar Airways and Qatar Duty Free invite guests to experience their interactive stands located in the Public Village Area DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Jan-04 — /Travel PR News/… Read the full press release
More Lobster Lift at Halifax Stanfield Halifax, N.S., 2017-Jan-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Just when it looked like Halifax Stanfield was set to close the books on a highly successful lobster export season, HIAA announced today (JANUARY 3, 2017) that a new cargo carrier, Yangtze River Express Airlines, will serve Halifax beginning Saturday, January… Read the full press release
Airline advertises for new crew and pilots to join its growing Edinburgh operation New aircraft and new routes planned for 2017 including transatlantic flights from Edinburgh Bærum, Norway, 2017-Jan-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Low-cost airline Norwegian has announced it will be creating more than 130 crew and pilot jobs in Scotland as it prepares… Read the full press release
EUROCONTROL MUAC provides control for the upper airspace (above 24,500 feet, i.e. approximately 7,500 metres) of Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and north-west Germany. Close to 1.8 million flights pass through MUAC’s area of responsibility each year, making it the third busiest air traffic control facility in Europe in terms of traffic volume. During the summer,… Read the full press release