Bombardier to showcase airBaltic’s brand new CS300 aircraft at the 2017 Paris International Airshow

Bombardier to showcase airBaltic’s brand new CS300 aircraft at the 2017 Paris International Airshow   airBaltic’s brand new CS300 aircraft will be on static display alongside a Q400 aircraft in WestJet Encore colors Montréal, 2017-Jun-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft will celebrate the C Series aircraft’s exceptional first year in service by… Read the full press release

GBTA unveils new panel in an exciting line-up of Center Stage content for GBTA Convention 2017

Alexandria, VA, 2017-Jun-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, today (June 13, 2017) unveiled a new panel in an exciting line-up of Center Stage content for GBTA Convention 2017, July 15 – 19 in Boston: The Modern State of Lodging. Moderated by… Read the full press release

Worldwide Flight Services again the official ground handling partner at the 52nd International Paris Air Show

PARIS, FRANCE, 2017-Jun-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The ground handling expertise of Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) will once again help to ensure the safety and security of ground operations at the world’s largest aerospace event, the 52nd International Paris Air Show from 19 to 25 June 2017. WFS has been the official ground handling… Read the full press release

61st Meeting of the UNWTO Commission for Europe held in Chisinau, Moldova

61st Meeting of the UNWTO Commission for Europe held in Chisinau, Moldova   MADRID, Spain, 2017-Jun-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Over 30 countries and Affiliate Members of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) gathered last week in Chisinau, the capital city of the Republic of Moldova, for the 61st Meeting of the UNWTO Commission for Europe…. Read the full press release

UNWTO appoints Prime Minister of Samoa, Hon. Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi as Special Ambassador of the International Year of Sustainable Tourism 2017

UNWTO appoints Prime Minister of Samoa, Hon. Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi as Special Ambassador of the International Year of Sustainable Tourism 2017   MADRID, Spain, 2017-Jun-14 — /Travel PR News/ —The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has appointed the Prime Minister of Samoa, Hon. Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi, as Special Ambassador of the International Year of Sustainable Tourism… Read the full press release

GBTA Foundation in Partnership with Hilton Releases Study on the Bleisure Traveler

Overwhelming Majority of Bleisure Travelers Stay at Same Lodging for Business & Leisure Portions of Trip Alexandria, VA, 2017-Jun-12 — /Travel PR News/ — In the past year, over one-third (37 percent) of North American business travelers extended a work trip for leisure, according to a new study released today (June 8, 2017) by the GBTA… Read the full press release

GBTA Announces IAC Chairman and Senior Executive Barry Diller As Featured Speaker in 2017 Convention

Alexandria, VA, 2017-Jun-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, today (June 8, 2017) announced Chairman and Senior Executive of IAC and Chairman of Expedia, Inc. Barry Diller as a featured speaker at GBTA Convention 2017, July 15 – 19 in Boston. A… Read the full press release

Celebrities Travel To Vienna Via Austrian Airlines in Support Of the Life Ball

Life Ball Aircraft from New York arrived on time at 9.37 a.m. in Vienna On board Ute Lemper, Amanda Lepore, Dionne Warwick and many more VIENNA, Austria, 2017-Jun-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (06/09/2017) at 9.37 a.m. local time, flight OS 1088 from New York carrying a total of 181 passengers landed in Vienna. Quite… Read the full press release

Hong Kong recognised as Asia’s Leading City Break Destination at 2017 World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony

Hong Kong recognised as Asia’s Leading City Break Destination at 2017 World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony   London, 2017-Jun-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Hong Kong has been recognised as Asia’s Leading City Break Destination at the World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony 2017 in China. Hosted by the luxury… Read the full press release

Woodland Park Zoo to host HOOT for the HOOD: a neighbor appreciation event on June 23

SEATTLE, 2017-Jun-09 — /Travel PR News/ — WHAT: Join Woodland Park Zoo in celebrating its neighbors from Fremont to Phinney Ridge, and Green Lake to Wallingford at HOOT for the HOOD: a neighbor appreciation event. Press is invited to attend. Woodland Park Zoo is nestled between some of the hippest and most active neighborhoods in… Read the full press release

Star Cruises again recognized as “Asia’s Leading Cruise Line” at the 24th Annual World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia

Shanghai, 2017-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Star Cruises was voted “Asia’s Leading Cruise Line 2017” at this year’s 24th Annual World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony held in Shanghai, China on 4 June 2017. As Asia’s pioneering cruise line brand, Star Cruises was once again recognized by travel and tourism professionals worldwide as… Read the full press release

Vibe Hotel Canberra Airport supports TEDxSydney 2017 on Friday 16 June

A chance to join the excitement of one of the largest TEDx events in the world. Canberra, Australia, 2017-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Vibe Hotel Canberra invites Canberrans to be a part of TEDxSydney 2017 at one of the Capital’s coolest lifestyle hotels on Friday 16 June. The exclusive and thought provoking TED talks… Read the full press release

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® marks Global Wellness Day with specially curated wellness activities and packages

Hong Kong, 2017-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® will celebrate Global Wellness Day this year with specially curated wellness activities and packages at many of the collection’s ultra-luxurious properties. Taking place on June 10, 2017, Global Wellness Day is an annual, international initiative dedicated to living well. This year, 12 Rosewood properties… Read the full press release

Boeing to participate in the flying display at the Paris Air Show

737 MAX 9 scheduled for flying display P-8A Poseidon, V-22, AH-64 Apache, CH-47 Chinook and 787-10 Dreamliner on static display CHICAGO, 2017-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] today (June 6, 2017) confirmed that a 737 MAX 9 flight test airplane will participate in the flying display at the Paris Air Show, which… Read the full press release

IATA opened its 73rd AGM and World Air Transport Summit in Cancun, Mexico; Aeroméxico CEO Andres Conesa elected AGM President

Cancun, 2017-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) opened its 73rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit in Cancun, Mexico, with around 1,000 industry leaders and media in attendance. The meeting is being hosted by Aeroméxico. “It is fitting that we are holding the 73rd AGM and World… Read the full press release

PATA announces renewed pledge to support the Paris Accord within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

PATA announces renewed pledge to support the Paris Accord within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change   BANGKOK, 2017-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is reasserting its commitment to sustainable development across the entire spectrum of travel and tourism with a renewed pledge to support the Paris Accord… Read the full press release

ITB Berlin announces marketing alliance with International Travel Week Abu Dhabi

BERLIN, Germany, 2017-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — ITB Berlin has announced a marketing alliance with International Travel Week Abu Dhabi (ITW), securing its involvement in the United Arab Emirates. The event is the fastest-growing travel trade show in the Middle East. Following its debut in 2015 it is due to take place for the… Read the full press release

Aeroflot honored with the TADVISER IT-PRIZE 2017 in the Mobile App of the Year nomination

Moscow, 2017-Jun-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot has received the prestigious TADVISER IT-PRIZE 2017 in the Mobile App of the Year nomination. The awards ceremony for companies with the most advanced IT integrations was held on May 31st at the TAdviser SummIT forum in Moscow, which brought together clients and providers of leading edge IT services. The… Read the full press release

Marriott International to present at the 2017 Goldman Sachs Lodging, Gaming, Restaurant and Leisure Conference

Bethesda, Md., 2017-Jun-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Leeny Oberg, executive vice president and chief financial officer at Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR), will speak at the 2017 Goldman Sachs Lodging, Gaming, Restaurant and Leisure Conference, to be held on Tuesday, June 6.  Ms. Oberg’s presentation will be at approximately 12:50 p.m., Eastern Time, and will… Read the full press release

Holiday Inn® to host on-property events specifically for families during its first ever “Summer of Smiles” program

Brand Teams Up with Scholastic, fairlife® and Otis Spunkmeyer® to Deliver Thoughtful Moments Sure to Make Guests Smile Denham, UK, 2017-Jun-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Holiday Inn®, an InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) hotel, will host a collection of new experiences crafted specifically for families during its first ever “Summer of Smiles” program. Beginning in June,… Read the full press release

Oman Air relaunches its signature Iftar boxes on select flights to and from the Gulf region

Oman Air relaunches its signature Iftar boxes on select flights to and from the Gulf region   MUSCAT, Oman, 2017-May-31 — /Travel PR News/ — In celebration of the holy month of Ramadan (26 May – 24 June), Oman Air, the national carrier for the Sultanate of Oman, has reintroduced its signature Iftar boxes on… Read the full press release

Tourism Australia launches new website dedicated to business events

Tourism Australia launches new website dedicated to business events   SYDNEY, Australia, 2017-May-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Tourism Australia’s brand new website dedicated to business events, www.australia.com/businessevents will give visitors an enhanced user experience and more opportunities to connect with Australians and discover why there’s nothing like Australia for business events. Visitors to the… Read the full press release

Delta Air Lines Capt. John Rosenberg recognized for his dedication to evolving ALPA’s Professional Standards program

Delta Air Lines Capt. John Rosenberg recognized for his dedication to evolving ALPA’s Professional Standards program   Honored for Dedication to Association’s Professional Standards Program WASHINGTON, D.C., 2017-May-30 — /Travel PR News/ — At its biennial Pilot Assistance Forum, the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) recognized Delta Air Lines Capt. John Rosenberg for his… Read the full press release

FedEx Express First Officer Kassandra Bernskoetter honored for her contributions to ALPA’s Critical Incident Response Program

FedEx Express First Officer Kassandra Bernskoetter honored for her contributions to ALPA’s Critical Incident Response Program Honored for Commitment to Ensuring Pilot Well-Being   WASHINGTON, D.C., 2017-May-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) today (May 25, 2017) recognized FedEx Express First Officer Kassandra Bernskoetter with a Presidential Citation for… Read the full press release

ALPA recognized Spirit Airlines Capt. Daniel “Eric” Tellmann for his Commitment to Pilot Assistance

ALPA recognized Spirit Airlines Capt. Daniel “Eric” Tellmann for his Commitment to Pilot Assistance   WASHINGTON, D.C., 2017-May-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (May 25, 2017), at the Air Line Pilots Association, International’s (ALPA) biennial Pilot Assistance Forum, Spirit Airlines Capt. Daniel “Eric” Tellmann was recognized with a Presidential Citation Award for his efforts… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport hosts topping-out ceremony of its new airport hotel

Budapest, Hungary, 2017-May-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Eight months after earthworks began and the foundation stone was laid, all the floors of the first airport hotel in Hungary with direct terminal access have been constructed, and the highest point of the structure has been reached. During the traditional topping-out ceremony, the managers of WING Zrt.,… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines launches emerging artist competition onboard at 35,000 feet

Dallas, Texas, 2017-May-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (May 22, 2017) launched Destination: Red Rocks, the first of its new “Destination” music series. The program demonstrates the carrier’s continued commitment to supporting and celebrating the emerging artist community, while placing a focus on Customer Experience and delivering outstanding Hospitality. Destination: Red… Read the full press release

PATA recognized the contributions made to the responsible development of travel and tourism in the Asia Pacific region

PATA recognized the contributions made to the responsible development of travel and tourism in the Asia Pacific region   BANGKOK, 2017-May-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has presented a series of awards in recognition of contributions made to the responsible development of travel and tourism in the Asia Pacific region. The following… Read the full press release

PATA Annual Summit 2017: Disruption. Innovation. Transformation: The Future of Tourism

PATA Annual Summit 2017: Disruption. Innovation. Transformation: The Future of Tourism   BANGKOK, 2017-May-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The PATA Annual Summit 2017 (PAS 2017), under the theme ‘Disruption. Innovation. Transformation: The Future of Tourism’, opened in Negombo, Sri Lanka on May 18 with 406 delegates from 191 organisations representing 39 countries attending the… Read the full press release

UNWTO launches capacity building programme on sustainable tourism and biodiversity protection for West and Central Africa

UNWTO launches capacity building programme on sustainable tourism and biodiversity protection for West and Central Africa   MADRID, Spain, 2017-May-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The Convention on Biological Diversity of the United Nations has chosen ‘Biodiversity and Sustainable Tourism’ as the theme for the International Day for Biological Diversity, celebrated today 22 May 2017. On… Read the full press release