New Chief Planning Officer to review Gatwick’s Masterplan and help deliver airport’s £1.2 billion investment programme Previous experience includes EDF Energy and BAA Gatwick’s second runway director to retire, but remains as advisor LONDON, 2017-Jan-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Tim Norwood – the man who secured planning consent for Hinkley Point C, the UK’s first… Read the full press release
Part of airport’s strategy to help boost local employment opportunities and skills development Fairs expected to attract thousands of students and teachers from across the region LONDON, 2017-Jan-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick Airport is to take over as the headline sponsors of two of the most important events for schools and colleges in the… Read the full press release
PARIS, 2017-Jan-13 — /Travel PR News/ — On 9 January 2017, Air France inaugurated its Boeing 787’s first commercial flight to Cairo. Customers can now travel to Cairo on board this innovative new aircraft up to 6 times a week. Equipped with the latest new travel cabins, the Boeing 787 has 30 seats in Business,… Read the full press release
PARIS, 2017-Jan-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Over the next three months, Air France’s Business class customers on board long-haul and medium-haul flights* on departure from Paris will be able to enjoy new dishes signed by Jean Sulpice. JEAN SULPICE, A TWO MICHELIN-STARRED CHEF IN THE BUSINESS CABIN To continue to surprise its customers while promoting… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2017-Jan-13 — /Travel PR News/ — #BuskForYourSeat to join BA’s sold-out Mardi Gras party flight British Airways is on the hunt to find and showcase three undiscovered jazz musicians. The airline is looking for the next Louis Armstrong to perform during a sky high gig on a VIP party flight to the home of jazz…. Read the full press release
ESSEX, England, 2017-Jan-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Local bus operator First Essex announced a new partnership today with Trussell Trust foodbanks in Colchester. The initiative, which has been rolled out with great success in other parts of the country including Chelmsford and Southend, will provide foodbank teams in Colchester with ‘Free Bus Journey Vouchers’ that… Read the full press release
Aberdeen, Scotland, 2017-Jan-13 — /Travel PR News/ — First Manchester is continuing to increase the offering of its premium Vantage bus service by adding a new route from 29th January. The new V3 Vantage service will launch on 29th January, and will run hourly every day, to and from Manchester Royal Infirmary. The popular V1 and… Read the full press release
Aberdeen, Scotland, 2017-Jan-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The UK’s leading operator, First Bus, today announced a commitment to allow its customers to pay for travel through the use of contactless debit and credit cards. First Bus customers can already pay for bus travel using its successful smartcard and mobile payment (mTickets) mechanisms. The company sees… Read the full press release
Announces 11th USA route starting 8 January 2018 Award-winning airline celebrating its 10th anniversary of serving the United States DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Jan-12 — /Travel PR News/ — In response to passenger demand, Qatar Airways has proudly announced it will commence four times weekly, non-stop service to Las Vegas, Nevada, starting 8 January 2018. The new route… Read the full press release
New multi-purpose bag is all about the content DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Jan-12 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of an ongoing upgrade across its portfolio of on-board products, Qatar Airways will introduce new amenity kits to Economy Class passengers from this month. With a focus on simplicity and functionality, the new kits include products designed to… Read the full press release
SEATTLE, 2017-Jan-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines is bringing four new markets to customers in the Rose City. New seasonal service will include Portland–Philadelphia starting May 22; Portland–Milwaukee, Wisconsin, starting June 5; and Portland–Baltimore starting June 6. New nonstop service between Portland-Albuquerque will start Aug. 18 and operate year-round. “We’re super excited to… Read the full press release
DAILY NONSTOP FLIGHTS TO/FROM HOUSTON, NEW ORLEANS, BALTIMORE/WASHINGTON AND DETROIT MIRAMAR, Fla., 2017-Jan-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Are you dreaming of summer? The barbecues, baseball games and weekend getaways might feel like a distant memory, but it’s never too early to start planning your next summer adventure. Spirit Airlines is here to help, announcing… Read the full press release
DALLAS, TX, 2017-Jan-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Gary C. Kelly today announced changes to the Company’s executive Leadership ranks with Thomas M. Nealon named as President and Michael G. Van de Ven named as the airline’s Chief Operating Officer. These changes are effective immediately. In… Read the full press release
McLean, VA, 2017-Jan-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association (HSMAI) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2016 HSMAI Lifetime Achievement Awards. Randy Smith, Chairman & Co-Founder, STR, will be honored with the 2016 Albert E. Koehl Award. Melanie Brandman, Founder & CEO, The Brandman Agency, has been selected… Read the full press release
Hong Kong, 2017-Jan-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The Five-Star Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Boston will launch a multi-sensory wellness experience on January 23, 2017. Designed to restore overall health and well-being, The Spa will introduce a form of sound therapy inspired by the ancient healing art of Himalayan singing bowls. Using vibrations and audible… Read the full press release
Belagavi, India, 2017-Jan-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) marks the start of 2017 with the opening of the fourth Fairfield by Marriott property in Belagavi, the ever expanding commercial hub in Southwest India. As Belagavi continues to grow into a business and leisure destination, there is great demand for high quality,… Read the full press release
Taipei, Taiwan, 2017-Jan-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced the opening of design-led Aloft Taipei Beitou Hotel, the second Aloft in Taipei, which brings a modern twist to the century-old hot spring destination of Beitou. Featuring vibrant design and innovative technology, the 292-room hotel is just steps from a multitude… Read the full press release
London, England, 2017-Jan-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) today announces the upcoming addition of Courtyard Edinburgh to its portfolio in Scotland. Opened on 28 December, the city centre hotel is set within a historic Georgian terrace located in the heart of Edinburgh’s new shopping and entertainment hub at the east end… Read the full press release
Bethesda, Md., 2017-Jan-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Life on the road has never been fitter. Marriott International, Inc.® (NASDAQ: MAR) today announces that Element Hotels, the company’s eco-innovation lab, is planting new roots in the fitness space and promising guests even more ways to stay active, healthy and happy while on the road. While… Read the full press release
Marco Island, Florida, 2017-Jan-11 — /Travel PR News/ — JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts, the global luxury brand that is part of Marriott International’s (NASDAQ: MAR) luxury brands portfolio, has debuted JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort. Following an extensive $320 million renovation facilitated by ownership group Mass Mutual, the Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort,… Read the full press release
Internet access also on inner-European routes Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines starting next phase of testing to include free service to passengers Product launch in the first quarter, initially on 10 Airbus aircraft from the A320 family Three service packages available in future, priced at EUR 3, EUR 7 and EUR 12. Frankfurt/Main, 2017-Jan-11 — /Travel… Read the full press release
MESA, Ariz., 2017-Jan-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, in coordination with MomDoc Charities, has a new feature for traveling mothers who are nursing or just need a quiet place for their baby or toddler; two “mother’s rooms” conveniently located after the security screening in the terminal and near baggage claim. The Mother’s Rooms… Read the full press release
Langley, U.K., 2017-Jan-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport (NYSE: TVPT), a leading Travel Commerce Platform has today announced a new full content agreement with Finnair, Finland’s largest airline and a member of the oneworld alliance. As part of the agreement, Finnair has also chosen to deploy Travelport’s Rich Content and Branding merchandising solution, making it… Read the full press release
FIRST RESORT IN GAAFU DHAALU ATOLL TO INITIATE SEAPLANE CONNECTION WITH GAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT MALDIVES, 2017-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Amari Havodda Maldives, a luxury private island resort located in one of the most pristine atolls in the southern part of the Maldives, recently made history by being the first resort in the Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll… Read the full press release
LAS VEGAS, 2017-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today is celebrating the start of the new year by announcing 17 new routes, a new base of operations and service from a new U.S. city: Louisville, Kentucky. To celebrate this expansion, the company is offering one-way fares on the new routes for as low… Read the full press release
VIENNA, Austria,, 2017-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Effective immediately, China Airlines will deploy a new Airbus A350-900XWB aircraft on its three weekly flights between Vienna and Taipei. Thus China Airlines is the first airline to offer scheduled flight service to Vienna Airport on an Airbus A350. Within the context of a press briefing and photo… Read the full press release
Expanded Air Cargo Center to be put into operation by the end of 2017 Vienna Airport is making another key investment to expand its Airport City, starting construction work on enlarging its Air Cargo Center and adding one-third more space (15,000 m²). The project will be implemented at a cost of about € 16… Read the full press release
WASHINGTON, D.C., 2017-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Historic Hotels of America® has inducted 37 historic hotels into membership in 2016. The oldest historic hotel inducted dates to 1789. Hotels nominated and accepted into the prestigious National Trust for Historic Preservation Historic Hotels of America program in 2016 range in age from 227 years to… Read the full press release
SYDNEY, Australia, 2017-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Tourism Australia today announced that its signature event for promoting Australia as a world-class incentive destination, Dreamtime, will be held in Brisbane, Queensland for the first time ever. As part of the Dreamtime program, Australian industry will have the opportunity to meet and do business with qualified buyers… Read the full press release
Funds will generate $3.2 million in marketing initiatives for 43 local tourism programs RICHMOND, VA, 2017-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced that $927,000 in matching grant funds will be awarded to 43 local tourism initiatives as part of Virginia Tourism Corporation’s (VTC) Marketing Leverage Program (MLP). The grants are designed… Read the full press release