Auckland Airport has today announced the details of a major upgrade to its international departure area, including a new security processing zone and a new passenger lounge and shopping hub. AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 2016-Jan-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Adrian Littlewood, Auckland Airport’s chief executive, says, “Today’s announcement is an exciting and major step forward in… Read the full news article
BANGKOK, Thailand, 2016-Jan-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited has today taken ownership of its fifth brand-new ATR 72-600. Four more are still to be delivered. The new-generation ATR-600s are equipped with state of the art full-glass cockpit monitoring and control systems plus feature high comfort layout seating for 70 passengers with… Read the full news article
LONDON, 2016-Jan-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The British Tourist Authority (BTA) has today (Wednesday 20 January) announced the appointment of a new interim Director, England, Andrew Stokes. Mr Stokes has spent the last 14 years as Chief Executive of Marketing Manchester where he transformed the organisation from being totally focused on tourism to one working… Read the full news article
BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2016-Jan-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced a new route from Katowice to Liverpool. The route will commence on 29 March and will be initially operated with three weekly flights. Along with Belfast, Bristol, Doncaster Sheffield, Glasgow and London Luton, Liverpool is… Read the full news article
Starting on 18 October, the Spanish airline will operate three non-stop flights every week from Madrid to Tokyo-Narita airport. From today, flights to Tokyo can be booked starting at 612 EUR, return. Pending receipt of the necessary slots and permits it will also begin flights to Shanghai in the winter season 2016/2017. Currently, there isn’t… Read the full news article
Washington, DC, 2016-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Brand USA – the destination-marketing organization for the United States – announces that Time Inc.’s Sunset and Coastal Living brands have signed on as “Proud Sponsors” of its new, 3D giant-screen film, “National Parks Adventure,” which will be released in IMAX® theaters and other giant-screen venues in the… Read the full news article
LIVERPOOL, 2016-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Passengers wanting to enjoy a holiday in Cornwall this year will soon be able to access the South West far easier, following today’s announcement by Flybe that they will commence a weekly flight from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) to Cornwall Airport Newquay in May. The weekly flights depart… Read the full news article
Teton Village, WY, 2016-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) is pleased to announce the construction of a new gondola for the 2016/2017 season. Construction will start this spring to be ready for a winter 2016/17 opening. The Sweetwater Gondola will be located between the Bridger Gondola and Teewinot High Speed Quad will… Read the full news article
Edinburgh, 2016-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Work has begun to return 126 medieval carved stones home to Elgin Cathedral. Carved faces, plants and animals are being hoisted up into the cathedral towers to form part of an exciting exhibition due to open on Easter weekend. The Elgin stones spent much of 2015 at Historic Environment… Read the full news article
CHICAGO, 2016-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) is joining the celebration of Chicago Restaurant Week (January 22-February 4) by showcasing the flavorful and authentic cuisine offered at O’Hare and Midway International Airports. During “Airport Restaurant Week“, which begins this Friday, both airports will feature live cooking and mixology demonstrations, limited-time… Read the full news article
CHICAGO, 2016-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Several restaurants at O’Hare and Midway International Airports have been nominated in USA TODAY’s latest 10Best Readers’ Choice travel award contest! The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) is calling on you to show your support for O’Hare and Midway by voting early and often! An expert panel selected Chicago’s… Read the full news article
Oculus opening in first week of March will provide greater ease of commute for PATH riders; Will eventually provide access to 11 NYC subway lines New York, NY, 2016-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The Port Authority announced today that the World Trade Center Transportation Hub Oculus – the iconic centerpiece of the sprawling transit… Read the full news article
Novosibirsk, Russia, 2016-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a member of the oneworld® global aviation alliance®, announces opening new flights to Rhodes Island (Greece). Air tickets are already available for purchase. S7 Airlines will operate direct flights from Moscow to Rhodes from 28 April 2016 up to three times a week – on Tuesdays,… Read the full news article
Novosibirsk, Russia, 2016-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Group1 member airlines summarized the results of their activity in 2015. During the last year 10 630 767 passengers used the services of S7 Airlines, which is 5.6% more than a year before. During the whole year a more intensive growth was indicated on domestic routes – within 12… Read the full news article
JERSEY, 2016-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The Acorn Jersey Open has been confirmed for the 2016 European Senior Tour and will return to La Moye Golf Club from Wednesday 8th to Saturday 11th June. The tournament is Jersey’s major professional sporting event on the 2016 calendar and will bring multiple benefits to the Island; giving… Read the full news article
Gatwick, England, 2016-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Partner, working on behalf of TNT Romania for the National Museum of Romanian History (MNIR), successfully helped to deliver a precious cargo of 445 treasured Romanian artefacts to China for the “Treasures of Romania” exhibition at the National Museum of China in Beijing. The shipment was flown… Read the full news article
Gatwick, England, 2016-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Cabot Aviation, a division of Air Partner plc and a leading aircraft remarketing broker, is pleased to announce that Kenya Airways has entered into a sale agreement with Omni Air International to purchase two Boeing 777-200 ER aircraft, following approval from Kenya Airways’ board. Omni Air International is… Read the full news article
Menlo Park, CA, 2016-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has appointed Avi Haksar as managing director of Rosewood Sand Hill® in Menlo Park, CA. Mr. Haksar joins Rosewood Sand Hill with great experience in luxury hospitality management, including his most recent position as managing director of Rosewood Crescent in Dallas, Texas. In… Read the full news article
Legendary Caribbean resort to close for 18 months for an extensive refurbishment Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands, 2016-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The legendary Rosewood Little Dix Bay resort will begin a complete renovation on May 1, 2016, signifying the most substantial beautification project since it was founded by Laurance S. Rockefeller over 50… Read the full news article
ISTANBUL, Turkey, 2016-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Blu, the iconic hotel brand driven by innovation and design, proudly announces the opening of its seventh hotel in Istanbul – Radisson Blu Hotel, Istanbul Atakoy. Conveniently located in the Bakirkoy district of Atakoy, the Radisson Blu Hotel, Istanbul Atakoy sits midway between Ataturk International Airport and… Read the full news article
BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2016-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Rezidor, one of the most dynamic hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, announces the Radisson Blu Residence Al Sufouh in Dubai/UAE. The upper upscale property featuring 264 serviced apartments is scheduled to welcome the first guests in Q1 2017. “We are delighted… Read the full news article
HONG KONG, 2016-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — In line with Web In Travel’s (WIT) mantra of innovation and nurturing new talent, the first WIT Hospitality in Hong Kong on March 22, 2016 will be held in partnership with Hotel ICON, the teaching and research hotel built for the School of Hotel and Tourism Management by… Read the full news article
MANCHESTER, UK, 2016-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Manchester Airport is flying high after being named the UK’s best airport at the Globe Awards hosted by Travel Weekly. The UK’s third largest airport fought off competition from the likes of Heathrow, Gatwick and Birmingham to receive the accolade for the second year running. The award comes… Read the full news article
Mallorca, España, 2016-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Meliá Hotels International ha presentado en Fitur, la Feria de Turismo de Madrid, su balance de un intenso año 2015, así como las grandes líneas que guiarán su actuación en los próximos meses. Escarrer destacó el exigente plan de aperturas previsto para el ejercicio 2016, que llevará al… Read the full news article
ORLANDO, Fla., 2016-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham® Extra Holidays, a subsidiary of Wyndham Vacation Ownership (WVO), the world’s largest vacation ownership company and member of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE: WYN), is now offering special deals at 13 resorts throughout California where travelers can save up to 20 percent off their next vacation…. Read the full news article
BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2016-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced a new route from Budapest to Bucharest beginning 19 September. Wizz Air will operate the new route four days a week and is introducing the route with fares from 5,990 HUF. Wizz Air also will increase the number of… Read the full news article
Nuremberg, 2016-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — GfK’s latest analyses of the Chinese market shows that China produced 109 million outbound tourists in 2015 – with retail spend of US$229 billion. This is a key milestone in China’s outbound tourism history. These statistics consolidate China’s position as one of the top global sources of tourists, in… Read the full news article
Official Countdown to Ovation of the Seas’ Maiden Voyage in China Begins Beijing, 2016-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International and the Imperial Palace Museum (the Palace Museum) held a joint press conference today at a signing ceremony for a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement in the Forbidden City’s Jianfu Palace. Ovation of the Seas, Royal… Read the full news article
Hebron, KY, 2016-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — In 2015 CVG experienced its largest passenger growth since 2005. Total passenger traffic increased 6.6 percent over 2014, while local passengers increased 16 percent. This represents 367,000 new passengers year-over-year. Cargo traffic grew by 11.3 percent in 2015. For the first time in its history, CVG experienced over… Read the full news article
Grand Hyatt San Francisco International Airport slated to open in spring 2019 SAN FRANCISCO, 2016-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is hosting a reception to celebrate the launch of the relationship with Hyatt Corporation to manage and brand the future Grand Hyatt San Francisco International Airport, slated to open in the… Read the full news article