VisitScotland: Over 1 million passengers travelled on Borders Railway in its first year Edinburgh, Scotland, 2016-Nov-28 — /Travel PR News/ — A commemorative stone sculpture has been unveiled at Tweedbank Station to mark the day Her Majesty The Queen opened the Borders Railway and became Britain’s longest serving monarch. The Lord Lieutenant of Roxburgh,… Read the full news article
Evelyn Lamous from Chicago meets members of the Clanranald Trust at Heathrow Airport Edinburgh, Scotland, 2016-Nov-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Air passengers in London were forced to do a double take this weekend as kilted Highlanders, a ceilidh band and even the famous Calanais Standing Stones were spotted at Heathrow’s Terminal Five. The… Read the full news article
MUNICH, GERMANY, 2016-Nov-27 — /Travel PR News/ — With the opening of this year’s edition of the ever-popular Christmas and Winter Market last Saturday, the seasonal scents of gingerbread and mulled wine are again wafting over the Forum in the Munich Airport Center (MAC). For the 18th consecutive year, the big covered space between the… Read the full news article
Richmond, B.C., 2016-Nov-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (November 24, 2016), China Eastern (MU) announced non-stop thrice weekly service to Nanjing, China starting on December 20. This new, year-round service marks the first connection between Canada and Nanjing, a city rich with tourist attractions, education and business opportunities. “Nanjing—what an amazing new destination,” said… Read the full news article
Second joint Rezidor / prizeotel hotel project in Erfurt, Eastern Germany Brussels, Belgium, 2016-Nov-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group and prizeotel are proud to announce their second joint hotel project in Erfurt, Eastern Germany, only a couple of days after announcing the signing of the prizeotel Bern, Switzerland. This new signing… Read the full news article
Park Inn by Radisson opens in Riga Barona with 78 spacious apartments Brussels, Belgium, 2016-Nov-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Park Inn by Radisson, the colorful and dynamic midscale hotel brand, today (24 Nov 2016) announces the opening of a new residence in Riga Barona. Offering 78 spacious apartments, and operated by The Rezidor Hotel… Read the full news article
Moscow, Russia, 2016-Nov-26 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, oneworld® global airline alliance member, announces the addition of Moscow — Pisa scheduled flights to the summer schedule of 2017. Tickets are available now. Direct flights to the Pisa airport will start on April 26, 2017 and will run on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Flights will depart from… Read the full news article
Low-fares coach provider launches seat giveaway for travel on services to more than 90 destinations across the UK Free seats available to book now at www.megabus.com* PERTH, SCOTLAND, 2016-Nov-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Market leading low-fares coach provider megabus.com is reducing the cost of travel even further by offering thousands of free seats on its… Read the full news article
Company scoops Top National Depot and Top London Depot awards London driver named ROSCO Safe Driver of the Year Two Stagecoach companies recognised with awards for overcoming adversity PERTH, SCOTLAND, 2016-Nov-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Stagecoach Group was once again among the winners at the 2016 UK Bus Awards. Several Stagecoach Group businesses were recognised… Read the full news article
Bombardier C Series aircraft Same Type Rating offers operators significant cost savings Six airBaltic pilots have completed minimal differences training and are now qualified to fly the CS300 aircraft Montreal, Canada, 2016-Nov-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today (November 23, 2016) that Transport Canada and the European Aviation Safety Agency… Read the full news article
Contract strengthens Bombardier’s position as industry-leading rail services provider New agreement continues long-term partnership with Agence Métropolitaine de Transport (AMT) Increases scope of work to operate AMT’s fleet on all of its commuter rail lines Latest contract strengthens Bombardier’s position as industry-leading rail services provider Montreal, Canada, 2016-Nov-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Rail… Read the full news article
Normandy is the first Region to choose the new version of BOMBARDIER OMNEO trains for its intercity services Normandy is the first Region to choose the new version of BOMBARDIER OMNEO trains for its intercity services 200 km/h Premium version focuses on increasing passenger comfort with WiFi, redesigned wider seats and power outlets The… Read the full news article
Cessna announces second aircraft in Citation Longitude flight test program successfully completed its first flight WICHITA, Kan., 2016-Nov-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Cessna Aircraft Company, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today (NOVEMBER 21, 2016) announced that the second aircraft in the Citation Longitude flight test program has successfully… Read the full news article
Cessna Aircraft Company announces university partners for the 2017 Top Hawk program WICHITA, Kan., 2016-Nov-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Cessna Aircraft Company, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today (NOVEMBER 21, 2016) announced it has selected the following university partners for the 2017 Top Hawk program: Eastern Kentucky University,… Read the full news article
278-room Holiday Inn Bandung Pasteur opens in Indonesia’s West Java province DENHAM, UK, 2016-Nov-25 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has opened Holiday Inn Bandung Pasteur in the capital city of Indonesia’s West Java province. The 278-room hotel, which previously operated as the Aston Primera… Read the full news article
Property is located in the thriving business and entertainment center of the city DENHAM, UK, 2016-Nov-25 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, proudly announces the opening of the InterContinental Real Santo Domingo hotel, bringing discrete luxury to the metropolitan commercial point area of the city, home to… Read the full news article
InterContinental® Doha Residences opens under management agreement with Gulf Hotels Company WLL DENHAM, UK, 2016-Nov-25 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the opening of InterContinental® Doha Residences under a management agreement with Gulf Hotels Company WLL. Located on Doha’s longest natural private beach, each spacious… Read the full news article
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) and Ford Dynasty Pty Ltd to refurbish and rebrand the current Lasseters Hotel Alice Springs DENHAM, UK, 2016-Nov-25 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) and Ford Dynasty Pty Ltd have signed a franchise agreement to refurbish and rebrand the current Lasseters Hotel Alice Springs; scheduled to reopen as Crowne… Read the full news article
Frankfurt , Germany, 2016-Nov-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Deutsche Hospitality is developing a new upper mid-range IntercityHotel on Berliner Allee at the very heart of the city of Hanover. When work is complete, the hotel will offer 220 rooms and four conference rooms as well as featuring a modern interior design scheme by the… Read the full news article
Frankfurt, Germany, 2016-Nov-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Deutsche Hospitality is continuing its international expansion plans by extending its African operations. The group has signed management contracts with The Resort Group plc to develop two new hotels in the Cape Verde archipelago, which will become home to the Steigenberger Hotels and Resorts and Jaz brands…. Read the full news article
Toronto, ON, 2016-Nov-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The two-part finale of the first ever series of The Bachelorette Canada (shot exclusively in Cuba) aired last night on W Network. Thousands of loyal viewers tuned in to watch Canada’s first ever Bachelorette, Jasmine Lorimer, give her rose to Kevin Wendt on the pristine white-sand beach… Read the full news article
Delaware North acquires Rocky Mountain Park Inn and Trendz at the Park in Estes Park, Colorado Global hospitality company plans extensive renovations to Rocky Mountain Park Inn and Trendz at the Park BUFFALO, N.Y., and ESTES PARK, Colo., 2016-Nov-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Delaware North, one of the largest privately held global hospitality and… Read the full news article
GREENSBORO, N.C., 2016-Nov-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Honda Aircraft Company announced today (Nov. 22, 2016) that it will showcase the HondaJet at the Middle East Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) Conference Dec. 6-8 in Dubai, the region’s premier business aviation event. The appearance at the Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International Airport will mark the… Read the full news article
Hong Kong, 2016-Nov-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech is partnering with local charity, On The Way To School, to help Berber girls secure a decent education. As part of the resort’s Acting with Responsibility programme it will help the charity establish and run a home for 20 girls close to their school…. Read the full news article
MESA, Ariz., 2016-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport and WestJet Airlines have announced direct service between Phoenix’s East Valley and Canada. This is the second Canadian service announcement in as many weeks for Gateway Airport. WestJet will operate three nonstop flights each week from Calgary starting on Jan. 19, and one weekly… Read the full news article
Banff, Alberta named to National Geographic Traveler magazine’s Best of the World list Banff is the only Canadian must-see destination on the annual list BANFF, ALBERTA, CANADA, 2016-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Banff, Alberta has been named to National Geographic Traveler magazine’s Best of the World list which highlights 21 must-see places to visit… Read the full news article
Dragonair officially rebranded as Cathay Dragon HONG KONG, 2016-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Dragonair is today (21 Nov 2016) officially rebranded as Cathay Dragon, bringing the award-winning airline closer to Cathay Pacific in a launch that will provide customers with a more seamless travel experience across the airlines’ respective regional and international networks. At… Read the full news article
Slowing Transient Reservation Pace Continues into November NEW YORK, 2016-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Committed occupancy* and average daily rates (ADR) for the first quarter of 2017 are showing major signs of growth with group travel leading the way despite the continuing lag in transient booking pace in the fourth quarter of 2016, according to… Read the full news article
Elves surprise airport travelers this holiday season; Emoji-powered sweepstakes launches across U.S. and Canada locations BETHESDA, MD, 2016-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Global restaurateur HMSHost is spreading holiday spirit, good cheer, and fun gifts during the busy holiday travel season with the Holly Jolly Holiday Takeover. This multi-component campaign features a series of exciting… Read the full news article
New partnership includes donation to Sierra Avalanche Center in support of avalanche safety education Olympic Valley, Calif., 2016-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows has partnered with Alpenglow Expeditions to provide lift-accessed guided backcountry skiing and snowboarding in terrain immediately surrounding the ski resort. Available for the 2016-17 ski season, guests can book… Read the full news article