The company carried more than 2.8 million passengers this month, an increase of 317,821 passengers from the same month previous year. The load factor was 90.2 percent, up 2.2 percentage points. LONDON, 2016-Jul-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The increase of passengers is 13 percent compared to the same month last year. The total traffic growth… Read the full news article
Providence, Rhode Island, 2016-Jul-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Textron Aviation Inc., Textron AirLand, Textron Systems, Bell Helicopter, TRU Simulation + Training and Textron Airborne Solutions, all businesses of Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT), have announced their plans for the Farnborough International Airshow (FIAS)—one of the leading aerospace events in the world—which will be held July 11-15… Read the full news article
LONDON, 2016-Jul-08 — /Travel PR News/ — A new report published by the Royal Commonwealth Society in partnership with the AOA and other leading aviation, tourism and industry groups, including the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), recommends that India is added to the UK’s latest £87 two-year visitor visa scheme. The reform would help reverse the… Read the full news article
ARLINGTON, Va., 2016-Jul-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts – the leading U.S.-based global hotel management company – announces the addition of three new hotels to its international portfolio, including the Company’s first entry into Germany. Building upon global relationships, the Company will manage the hotels with development and lease partner Odyssey… Read the full news article
Vancouver, Canada, 2016-Jul-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The Wedgewood Hotel & Spa has just been awarded the #1 Top City Hotel in Canada in the prestigious Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards. The recipients of the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards are selected by discerning readers who cast their votes for hotels, destinations, and… Read the full news article
LONDON, 2016-Jul-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Mrs Beatrice Tollman, President and Founder of the boutique Red Carnation Hotel Collection has been honoured with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at The Cateys 2016, celebrating her lifelong contribution to the hotel and restaurant sectors. The Cateys, which took place last night (5 July 2016) at London’s Grosvenor… Read the full news article
MSC Cruises reveals further details of the first of its features-packed next generation smart ship launching in June 2017 Geneva, Switzerland, 2016-Jul-07 — /Travel PR News/ — With just twelve months to go until the first guests set sail on-board MSC Meraviglia, MSC Cruises – the Swiss-based world’s largest privately-owned cruise line and brand market leader… Read the full news article
LONDON, 2016-Jul-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, has teamed up with Rolls-Royce Motor Cars London and Smythson of Bond Street, two of the UK’s most iconic luxury brands, to offer London-bound travellers a first-class experience and a stress-free, sophisticated way to navigate the city. Combining the… Read the full news article
Hotel offers an efficient and affordable option for travelers to Mexico City’s eastern area MEXICO CITY, 2016-Jul-07 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the opening of the new-build 112-room Holiday Inn Express® Mexico Aeropuerto hotel. This is the first Holiday Inn Express branded property near Mexico… Read the full news article
SINGAPORE, 2016-Jul-07 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has expanded the South East Asian footprint of its boutique hotel brand, Hotel Indigo, with the opening of Hotel Indigo Singapore Katong. Hotel Indigo is the world’s first globally branded boutique hotel brand and no two hotels under… Read the full news article
Miami, Florida, 2016-Jul-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Just in time for summer vacation planning, Marriott Caribbean & Latin America Resorts is launching the“Members Get It” sale event providing up to 35% off leisure rates at participating properties – the largest discounts ever offered across the collection of resorts. Marriott Rewards Members must reserve a… Read the full news article
Luzhu District, Taiwan, 2016-Jul-07 — /Travel PR News/ — EVA Air, a new addition to the elite ranks of the world’s 5-Star airlines, is increasing nonstop flights on its popular Paris route from four times a week to daily service on 10 October, 2016. The airline will continue to serve the route on Wednesday, Friday and… Read the full news article
Grand Rapids, Mich., 2016-Jul-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority (GFIAA) is officially operating. The Authority transition was approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today, with support from Kent County Commissioners and government officials. For 60 years, Kent County owned and operated the Airport, through its Department of… Read the full news article
Helsinki, Finland, 2016-Jul-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Art of the Airport Tower, a new exhibition by respected photographer Carolyn Russo opened at the airport, brings the world’s most interesting control towers to the centre of Helsinki Airport. The exhibition is created by Carolyn Russo, an American photographer at the Smithsonian, who has worked at the… Read the full news article
Starting 4th July from Munich to Teheran COLOGNE, GERMANY, 2016-Jul-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Lufthansa is flying nonstop once again from Munich to Teheran. Starting 4th July, 2016, the connection under flight number LH 602 will begin three times a week at 22.10 pm, arriving at the Iranian capital at 5.20 am. The Airbus A330-300… Read the full news article
Over £5 million invested in a complete hotel makeover LONDON, 2016-Jul-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton London Hyde Park fully completes its £5.4 million refurbishment this month. The work included a full revamp of meeting space, common areas and guest rooms. The number of rooms offered by the hotel has increased and there has been… Read the full news article
In June 2016, Air Tahiti Nui and Olivier ARCHAMBAUD, founder and President of the Human Underwater Society (HUS), signed a partnership in order to promote the underwater heritage of French Polynesia. After wondering about Man’s place on Earth, then, looking at the stars and wondering about his place in the Universe, the HUS now invites… Read the full news article
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, 2016-Jul-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air Holdings Plc (“Wizz Air”), the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announces passenger statistics for June 2016. In June 2016, Wizz Air continued to expand its customer offering and strengthen its network with the following announcements: • Launching 8 new routes to/from Hungary… Read the full news article
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, 2016-Jul-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today celebrates the memorable milestone of its first Bergamo flight operated with one of the airline’s brand new, state-of-the-art Airbus A321 aircraft. Bergamo was one of the first airports WIZZ added to its low-fare route network in… Read the full news article
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, 2016-Jul-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air Holdings plc (‘Wizz Air’), the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announces it has appointed József Ujhelyi as the Chief Flight Operations Officer and member of the company’s Leadership Team effective immediately. In his new role, Ujhelyi will be reporting to Diederik Pen,… Read the full news article
SIXTH BASE IN ROMANIA, 1 BASED AIRBUS A320, 8 ROUTES Budapest, Hungary, 2016-Jul-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, and Romania’s largest airline today celebrates the opening of its newest Romanian base in Iasi. The airline is initially deploying one Airbus A320 aircraft to be based… Read the full news article
CARSON CITY, Nev., 2016-Jul-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The Nevada Commission on Tourism (NCOT) has awarded $895,770 in grants to entities promoting rural Nevada tourism, Lt. Gov. Mark Hutchison announced today. Projects range from a campaign aimed at highlighting the Great Basin National Heritage Area to the promotion of the new Nevada Backcountry Discovery Route,… Read the full news article
Savings of up to 200 € per stateroom from 06 July to 12 July 2016 Wiesbaden, Germany, 2016-Jul-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian Cruise Line has announced the details of its latest 7-Day Sale, offering up to 200 € savings per stateroom when booking between 06 July to 12 July on sailings between 13 July… Read the full news article
Current CEO of Swedish Melker Schörling AB to succeed Simone Menne COLOGNE, GERMANY, 2016-Jul-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Ulrik Svensson has been appointed to the Executive Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG to serve as the company’s Chief Financial Officer. He will assume his new duties on 1 January 2017, with a contract of employment valid… Read the full news article
From 1 July, Lufthansa will fly nonstop from Frankfurt to San José Passengers test digital innovations on board the LH488 Live conference on digital trends of Lufthansa, Instagram, Mercedes Benz and Visit San José Passengers experience the new destination with Lufthansa at different events COLOGNE, GERMANY, 2016-Jul-05 — /Travel PR News/ — From today (July… Read the full news article
Hong Kong, 2016-Jul-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum has been voted top “Luxury Destination Spa” at the 2016 World Luxury Spa & Restaurant Awards. Previously honoured by the European Hotel Design Awards, Tatler and other prestigious bodies, The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum now adds this accolade from the spa industry’s leading… Read the full news article
HONG KONG, 2016-Jul-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental has announced a partnership with Hakkasan Group to open a new dining concept, Ling Ling, at Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech on 22nd of August 2016. Offering a vibrant, social experience that fits well with the Marrakech lifestyle, Ling Ling provides a creative twist to the renowned… Read the full news article
Iberia increases branding, differentiation and upsell opportunities of its products through Amadeus-connected travel agents. Madrid, Spain, 2016-Jul-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Iberia’s full range of branded fares can now be booked by Amadeus’ global travel agency community, following the carrier’s implementation of Amadeus Airline Fare Families. With Amadeus’ industry-leading merchandising technology, Iberia increases branding, differentiation… Read the full news article
Bethesda, Maryland, 2016-Jul-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced it has received authorization from competition authorities in Saudi Arabia and Mexico to proceed with its acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: HOT) in a merger transaction. With these authorizations, the only remaining country in which Marriott and Starwood… Read the full news article
Pasay City, Philippines, 2016-Jul-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Philippine Airlines (PR) and Hawaiian Airlines (HA) recently forged a code-share partnership which will provide passengers convenient connections between the Philippines and the Hawaiian Islands. “Philippine Airlines is proud to forge a codeshare partnership with Hawaiian Airlines from Honolulu in O‘ahu to the inter-island points of Līhu‘e,… Read the full news article