Geneva, Switzerland, 2016-May-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Embraer Executive Jets and the Germany-based business charter operator Air Hamburg have signed a purchase agreement for yet another Legacy 650. The agreement was announced today at the opening of the 16th European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, Switzerland. The delivery of this aircraft… Read the full news article
Lisbon, Portugal, 2016-May-27 — /Travel PR News/ — TAP is the newest airline to operate Embraer’s E-Jets in Europe. Yesterday, the company launched scheduled flights with the E190 jet, from Lisbon to various destinations of its intra-European network. The first flight, TP488, was from Lisbon to Nice, in France. The airline began to incorporate nine… Read the full news article
São José dos Campos, Brazil, 2016-May-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The E-Jets E2 program reached another important milestone today with the completion of the maiden flight of the E190-E2. The flight was originally scheduled to take place during the second half of this year. The aircraft took off at 1:06 p.m., local time from Embraer’s… Read the full news article
Geneva, Switzerland, 2016-May-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Embraer Executive Jets announced during a press conference today that Across, Mexico’s premium business aviation services provider, signed a firm order for 23 business jets. The contract comprises the purchase of eight Legacy 500, eight Phenom 300 and seven Phenom 100E jets, with an estimated value of over… Read the full news article
HMSHost to continue delivering Starbucks® beverages and food to Portland travelers PORTLAND, OR, 2016-May-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Global restaurateur HMSHost, in partnership with JV Ventures, has been awarded a 10-year contract by the Port of Portland to continue serving Starbucks® coffee to the millions of travelers making their way through Portland International Airport each… Read the full news article
NASHVILLE, TN, 2016-May-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Fresh, local, sustainable food was celebrated today at Nashville International Airport at the grand opening of Berry Field Bistro, a new restaurant by global restaurateur HMSHost. This new restaurant brings a unique opportunity for travelers to enjoy the wholesome quality of Tennessee products, right in the airport’s Concourse C… Read the full news article
Bangkok, 2016-May-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited announces its new service linking Bangkok and Danang, Vietnam. The airline will offer four flights a week (Monday, Wednesday Friday and Saturday) with a 138-seater Airbus A319 aircraft. Mr.Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth, President of Bangkok Airways PCL said, “Bangkok Airways is pleased to offer this new service… Read the full news article
BANGKOK, 2016-May-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Bangkok Airways (PG) recently announced a new codeshare agreement with Austrian Airlines, Austria’s flag carrier (OS), increasing its code share partners to 21. The new partnership will seamlessly enable passengers of Austrian Airlines to connect with world-class tourist destinations in Thailand and Cambodia. As a result, new destinations in… Read the full news article
CHICAGO, 2016-May-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts, , the world’s largest independent hotel brand, welcomed 34 properties across 15 countries to its brand portfolio in the first fourth months of the year, giving travelers even more options for experiencing #ThePreferredLife in 2016. As newly branded members, all 34 hotels now extend additional… Read the full news article
Preferred Hotels & Resorts appoints Claudio Roscigno as regional director for Middle East & North Africa; international hotelier to lead Preferred’s regional market expansion. DUBAI, 2016-May-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest global provider of sales, marketing, and distribution services to independent luxury hotels, has announced the appointment of international… Read the full news article
HONOLULU, 2016-May-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Hawaiian Airlines pilots returned to informational picketing at Honolulu International Airport today, as the pilots’ union and Hawaiian Airlines management remained far apart on contract negotiations with another mediated negotiation session scheduled for June 7–10, 2016, in Reston, VA. The pilots continue to prepare for a possible strike, having… Read the full news article
Shannon, Ireland, 2016-May-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Shannon Airport will next month raise the curtain on a newly upgraded Transit Lounge and European departure gates following the completion of a €3m enhancement. The upgrade works are part of a wider capital investment programme to enhance the passenger experience at the historic terminal building, which over… Read the full news article
UNDERLYING NET PROFIT* INCREASES 53% ON 21% PASSENGER GROWTH Budapest, Hungary, 2016-May-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air Holdings Plc (“Wizz Air” or the “Company”), the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe [ 1 ], today announces its audited results for the full year ended 31 March 2016 (“FY2016” or “F16”). Full year to 31… Read the full news article
New York, NY, 2016-May-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is taking steps to serve the nearly 5 million people who will travel by air, car or rail during the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, the traditional start of the summer travel season. The agency is taking proactive measures… Read the full news article
POWELL, Ohio, 2016-May-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The COTA Zoo Bus is back, providing travel to and from the Columbus Zoo and Zoombezi Bay while offering admission discounts. Beginning May 31 and running through Sept. 5, the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) will take passengers to and from the Columbus Zoo for $2 each way…. Read the full news article
Edinburgh, Scotland, 2016-May-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The new lead heritage body which cares for, protects and promotes the historic environment will make the announcement today (24 May) at the launch of the organisation’s first corporate plan in Paisley, which sets out its strategy for the historic environment. The funding, which is distributed through Historic… Read the full news article
Edinburgh, Scotland, 2016-May-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Historic Environment Scotland, the new lead public body for Scotland’s heritage, has unveiled its first Corporate Plan. Covering the period 2016-19 it sets out the direction for the organisation, which includes strong emphasis on collaboration and community empowerment. Chair of Historic Environment Scotland Jane Ryder, OBE, said: “I… Read the full news article
Zoo Atlanta will increase its existing commitment to conservation by nearly $100,000 a year, 25 cents at a time ATLANTA, 2016-May-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Zoo Atlanta announces Quarters for Conservation, a new effort to #changetheworld by contributing 25 cents of every general admission ticket to field conservation programs for wildlife, empowering guests to… Read the full news article
Novosibirsk, Russia, 2016-May-26 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a member of the oneworld® global aviation alliance®, became an official partner of the National Championship WorldSkills Russia 2016, the championship final takes place in Moscow from 23 to 27 May. WorldSkills is an international non-commercial movement aimed at enhancing the prestige of production workers’ professions… Read the full news article
Novosibirsk, Russia, 2016-May-26 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Group1 member airlines summarized the results of their activity in April 2016. During the last month the airlines transported 892 500 passengers, which is 21% more, than in April 2015. Main growth was still indicated on domestic routes. In April 682 860 passengers took flights of the airlines, which… Read the full news article
Alexandria, VA, 2016-May-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Carl Newman, A.A.E., CEO of the Jackson Municipal Airport Authority, recently took office as Chair of the American Association of Airport Executives for 2016-2017. Founded in 1928, AAAE is the world’s largest professional organization representing the men and women who work at public-use commercial and general aviation airports…. Read the full news article
Aberdeen, Scotland, 2016-May-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The first phase of Aberdeen International Airport’s ambitious £20 million terminal transformation project is underway. The redevelopment will see a 50% extension of the existing terminal – the biggest upgrade since it first opened in 1977 – along with new equipment and facilities including domestic and international baggage… Read the full news article
DALLAS, TX, 2016-May-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® will celebrate Global Wellness Day with a range of special programming based around exercise, healthy eating and spiritual teachings. Taking place on June 11, 2016, Global Wellness Day is an annual, international initiative dedicated to living well. Twelve of Rosewood’s hotels and resorts will… Read the full news article
Guests will be near golf courses and shopping GILBERT, Ariz. and MCLEAN, Va., 2016-May-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Worldwide‘s (NYSE: HLT) Hampton by Hilton brand, the global mid-priced hotel that serves value-conscious and quality-driven travelers around the world, today announced the opening of its newest property, Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Phoenix East Mesa…. Read the full news article
Fort Lauderdale, FL, 2016-May-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Silversea has set three new Culinary Expedition Voyages for 2016 and 2017. Designed for the adventurous traveller who is also a culinary explorer at heart, these theme-focused expedition cruises aboard the all-suite, 132-guest Silver Explorer offer an array of complimentary culinary and wine events on board and… Read the full news article
Hotel giant expands relationship with Canalta building 20 new Ramada hotels in Eastern Canada PARSIPPANY, 2016-May-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotel Group today announced an agreement with to develop 20 Ramada hotels over the next 15 years, growing the brand’s Canadian footprint by approximately 25 percent. The agreement expands Wyndham Hotel Group’s existing successful… Read the full news article
Europe’s largest regional airline celebrates inaugural flight of new international route under UK Government’s Regional Air Connectivity Fund DEVON, ENGLAND, 2016-May-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Dundee Airport rolled out the purple carpet today (23rd May 2016) and colourful ‘Oor Wullies’ characters lined up for an unusual welcome salute to celebrate the inaugural flight of Flybe’s… Read the full news article
Leading regional airline benefits from popular ‘Kids Under 7’ free entry deal following earlier success that drove significant passenger growth DEVON, ENGLAND, 2016-May-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has extended its exclusive partnership with Disneyland® Paris for the hugely popular ‘Kids Under 7 Go Free’ entry offer to Europe’s leading… Read the full news article
Norwegian has signed an agreement to lease two new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners to be delivered in spring 2018. With this new agreement, the company’s long-haul fleet will consist of 42 Dreamliners by 2020. Norwegian also exercises 8 of its 100 Boeing 737 MAX8 purchase options. Fornebu, Norway, 2016-May-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian continues to expand… Read the full news article
Norwegian’s award-winning low-cost transatlantic flights continue as Las Vegas becomes eighth US destination LONDON, 2016-May-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian is continuing the expansion of its trailblazing low-cost long-haul network by launching a new direct route to the bright lights of Las Vegas from London Gatwick. Norwegian passengers don’t need to be high rollers to… Read the full news article