ZURICH, Switzerland, 2018-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The summer timetable takes effect again at Zurich Airport with the switch to summer time on 25 March 2018. It will remain in force until Saturday, 27 October 2018. Different opening hours also apply to the observation decks. SWISS is adding two new destinations in France to… Read the full press release
Offering 2 flights daily, starting from 25 March 2018 onward Bangkok, Thailand, 2018-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited announces the additional non-stop flight between Bangkok and Vientiane (Laos), bringing this route to 2 daily flights in order to serve increasing demands. These additional services will be effective from 25 March… Read the full press release
PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2018-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — For the 19th consecutive year, Avis Car Rental has been ranked the #1 car rental company in the Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index®. The 2018 study examined brands in 84 categories. Avis received the highest marks in the car rental category by ranking first across all four behavioral engagement… Read the full press release
Thanks to the broadening of the code-share agreement between both airlines, Iberia customers can travel to 18 destinations in Africa, Asia, and Australia, including Addis Ababa, the Maldives, Melbourne, Perth, Phuket, Ho Chi Minh City, and Phnom Penh via Doha. Qatar Airways will sell Iberia flights from Madrid to Bogota, Medellin, Montevideo, Panama City, Rio… Read the full press release
Dubai, UAE, 2018-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai has resumed flights to Erbil in Iraq. The carrier’s first flight landed on 19 March 2018 at Erbil International Airport at 16:10. Flight FZ203 departed at 14:05 from Terminal 2 at Dubai International Airport, while FZ204 returned from Erbil International Airport at 17:05 to reach Dubai International… Read the full press release
Proposal Would Raise Minimum Wage for All Workers at JFK, LaGuardia and Newark Liberty to $19/hour by 2023; $2 Increase for Workers at Newark This Year 60-Day Public Comment Period to Begin in Early April and Conclude in Early June Ahead of Final Vote Raising Wages Improves Security by Reducing Turnover and Allowing for Better… Read the full press release
SINGAPORE 2018-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Reinforcing its position as a leader in the luxury serviced residence space, Oakwood Premier OUE Singapore was recognized for ‘Best Marketing or Branding Campaign’ at the recent Serviced Apartment Awards 2018, on 19 March. Judged by a panel of industry experts, the ‘Best Marketing or Branding Campaign’ award benchmarked… Read the full press release
Historic Environment Scotland launch 2018 season and events programme EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Historic attractions all over Scotland, from Jarlshof in Shetland to Hermitage Castle in the Borders, are preparing to welcome visitors for the start of the 2018 summer season. From 26 March, over 40 castles, cairns and brochs across the… Read the full press release
DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Hamad International Airport has been ranked the 5th best airport in the world at the SKYTRAX World Airport Awards 2018, which took place during the Passenger Terminal Expo 2018 in Stockholm, Sweden. HIA has also been honoured with the title of ‘Best Airport in the Middle East’ for the fourth year… Read the full press release
Ryanair To Acquire 75% Subject To Eu Competition Approval DUBLIN, Ireland, 2018-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair Holdings Plc today (20 Mar) announced that it has entered into a binding agreement with Mr Niki Lauda to support his plan to develop and grow LaudaMotion GmbH, an Austrian Airline based in Vienna. LaudaMotion is an Austrian… Read the full press release
Over 130 Long Haul Connections Now On Sale On Ryanair.com DUBLIN, Ireland, 2018-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Spain’s No.1 airline, today (22 March) announced the extension of its flight partnership with Air Europa. From today, Ryanair’s 130m customers can browse and book Air Europa connecting flights from 15 European cities to Madrid and onward… Read the full press release
Novosibirsk, Russia, 2018-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Starting 25 March 2018, S7 Airlines, a oneworld® global airline alliance member, switches over to the summer flight schedule, which will remain effective until 27 October 2018. During this period the airline will perform flights to 205 destinations in 34 countries around the world. “In the summer season, we are pleased to offer S7 Airlines passengers about 30 new flights to foreign and… Read the full press release
Novosibirsk, Russia, 2018-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a oneworld® global airline alliance member, commences scheduled flights from Novosibirsk to Talakan starting 24 April 2018. Tickets are available now. Direct flights of S7 Airlines from Novosibirsk to Talakan will be carried out on Tuesdays. Flights will depart from Tolmachevo Airport at 03:10 and arrive at Talakan Airport at 08:20 local time. Return flights will depart from Talakan… Read the full press release
Novosibirsk, Russia, 2018-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a oneworld® global airline alliance member, commences flights from Moscow to Antalya in Turkey starting 27 May 2018. Tickets are available now. Direct scheduled flights of S7 Airlines from Domodedovo Airport to Antalya will be carried out daily. Flights will depart from Moscow at 13:05 and arrive at Antalya Airport at 16:40 local time. Return flights will depart from… Read the full press release
LAS VEGAS, NV, 2018-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Once again, Las Vegas maintains its long-standing reputation as the leading destination for business travel. For the 24th consecutive year, Las Vegas was named the country’s No. 1 trade show destination according to the Trade Show News Network (TSNN) “2017 TSNN Top 250 Trade Shows in the… Read the full press release
Aberdeen, Scotland, 2018-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Aberdeen International Airport and CHC Helicopter have, today, announced their collaborative Runway Run event which will be taking off this summer. The Runway Run will give 300 participants the rare opportunity to run the length of the airport’s runway at midnight while raising funds for three local charities…. Read the full press release
LONDON, UK, 2018-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — SafeSkys, part of the Air Partner group, has been awarded the contract for provision of Airfield Wildlife Control Services for the Royal Air Force (RAF) in Scotland at RAF Lossiemouth, RLG Kinloss and RAF Leuchars. The three-year contract will commence 1 April 2018, with the option of a… Read the full press release
GENEVA, Switzerland, 2018-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Biometric technology is emerging as the top solution for airlines and airports to automate identity checks amid rising passenger numbers. This is according to Biometrics for Better Travel: An ID Management Revolution, a report published today by SITA. It outlines how using biometrics to check passenger’s identity will… Read the full press release
New Ukrainian airline chooses efficient 737 MAX family for its growth plans SkyUp becomes 95th MAX customer, and first in Eastern Europe to order the MAX 10 model KIEV, Ukraine, 2018-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE:BA] and SkyUp Airlines announced they have finalized a firm order for five 737 MAX airplanes valued at $624… Read the full press release
Research will focus on strategic technologies to enable innovation Boeing plans to open the research facility by mid-2018 SEOUL, South Korea, 2018-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] announced today the company’s intention to establish a new research center in the Republic of Korea; the company is currently in discussion with the Korean… Read the full press release
PARIS, France, 2018-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — True to its ambition to drive innovation and attract the best talents to create the hospitality of tomorrow, AccorHotels is today launching its 8th Take off! – the competition that pits hundreds of students from universities and business & hotel management schools from all over the world against each other…. Read the full press release
Muharraq, Bahrain, 2018-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Students from the University of Bahrain (UoB) visited the construction site of the Bahrain International Airport’s (BIA) New Passenger Terminal as part of a public outreach programme by Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the airport’s operator and managing body. BAC Chief Development and Technical Officer, Abdulla Janahi delivered a… Read the full press release
Muharraq, Bahrain, 2018-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the operator and managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), has issued a new tender for operators wishing to operate the airport’s call centre and public announcement (PA) functions. BIA currently operates the call centre through the Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system and announcements… Read the full press release
Airport Sheremetyevo presented the results of the project “Natural decor in interiors of passenger terminals” on the International Earth Day. The passengers’ experience was enhanced with “green” decorative installations created with the use of natural plants and materials. MOSCOW, Russia, 2018-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The decoration concept of the terminals represents a “green labyrinth” of stylistically connected natural art installations. Guests are… Read the full press release
BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — On 20 March, Hainan Airlines launches a non-stop service between Brussels Airport and Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport. The new route to Southeast China will promote tourism and freight activities, particularly e-commerce between the two countries. The new non-stop service was inaugurated by the Chinese ambassador to Belgium Xing… Read the full press release
Stylish stationery store kikki.K opens in Gatwick’s North Terminal The 25sqm outlet is the Swedish brand’s first airport store in Europe The Inspiration Collection, travel essentials, and kikki.K Monogramming are all available at the Gatwick store LONDON, 2018-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Renowned Swedish design brand kikki.K has opened its first European airport store at… Read the full press release
Travelers Can Choose Between Downtown Creativity & Chelsea Style at Neighborhood-Inspired Experiential Hotels Bethesda, MD, 2018-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Moxy Hotels, Marriott International’s playful, experiential hotel brand for the next generation of travelers, expects to welcome two New York City hotels to its roster this year, bringing the brand to a total of three… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways’ code to be applied to Iberia flights from Madrid to key destinations across Latin America Enhanced codeshare partnership to provide even more connectivity for both business and leisure travellers to popular destinations throughout the Middle East, Asia and Latin America DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways and Iberia are… Read the full press release
Hero mascots ‘Orry’ and ‘Orah’ join their friends to help celebrate the launch of Qatar Airways’ new dedicated flying club for children New long-haul activity kits, special children’s menu, toys and Loyalty Programme promise to keep kids entertained on flights DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Mar-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to announce the launch… Read the full press release
ONYX partners with Guang Yue Jin Tai Group to manage an over 100-key property in China’s southernmost province HONG KONG, 2018-Mar-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Continuing the growth of its Shama pipeline with four deals announced since the start of the year, ONYX Hospitality Group, one of the region’s leading hotel management companies, announced the… Read the full press release