LONDON, 2018-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Travellers hoping to escape the Northern Hemisphere’s shorter days and long, cold nights this winter have a new destination: the South African city of Durban with the start of British Airways’ new direct service. From October 29 holidaymakers will be able to surf their heart out along the Golden… Read the full press release
Customers can now use Avios to cover all, or part, of the cost to select their seat Move gives members of the British Airways Executive Club even more ways to spend Avios Gold, Silver and Bronze members will still be able to select seats for free, and free seat selection for all customers at check-in… Read the full press release
SEATTLE, 2018-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Air Group’s board of directors named Max Tidwell vice president of safety and security for Alaska Air Group and Alaska Airlines. Tidwell will oversee all safety functions, develop and execute long-term safety and security strategies and continue to advance Alaska Airlines’ world class safety culture. “The safety of our guests… Read the full press release
Dual aviation management studies start for the second time as of March 2019 Austrian Airlines is looking for new participants Cooperation with the University of Applied Sciences Worms VIENNA, Austria, 2018-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — “Filling academic positions with Austrian talents is a major challenge for us”, says Kay Kratky, Chief Executive Officer of… Read the full press release
Iceland Captain Aron Gunnarsson and his teammates invite travellers to enjoy some of their favourite Icelandic experiences this summer As proud sponsors of the Icelandic national team, Icelandair is celebrating their achievements this summer, with 90-minute football inspired experiences, all included in the price of any Icelandair Stopover flight ticket Players from the Men’s and Women’s… Read the full press release
Version 7 to help make travel planning easy with tailored content and an enhanced user experience LAS VEGAS, 2018-May-08 — /Travel PR News/ — RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange, will soon release several new features to the RCI® mobile application to improve the user experience and allow for greater engagement. The new version of the… Read the full press release
Nadi, Fiji, 2018-May-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Fiji Airways, Fiji’s National Airline, has announced it will trial cashless transactions only, at Wellington International Airport and Christchurch International Airport. Starting from Thursday May 10th 2018, the airline will no longer accept cash transactions for airport desk transactions including new ticket purchase, Business Class upgrades, lounge access,… Read the full press release
Hotel opening marks the second property in Europe within The Unbound Collection by Hyatt CHICAGO, 2018-May-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the grand reopening of Hôtel Martinez, Cannes as part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, following major renovations and a complete redesign. Located on Boulevard de la Croisette, the 409-room hotel is… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2018-May-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a franchise agreement with LATAM Hotel Corporation for a 138-room Hyatt Centric hotel in San Salvador, El Salvador. Hyatt Centric San Salvador will be located in Soho Cascadas, a mixed-use development project, and managed by GHL… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2018-May-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with PEC Portfolio Springvale Pty Ltd. for a 200-key Hyatt Place hotel in Melbourne, Australia. The Hyatt Place brand is rooted in extensive consumer insights indicating that guests seek stylish, comfortable, seamless experiences that accommodate… Read the full press release
The new hotel will mark the first Hyatt Centric brand hotel in Melbourne and the second for Australia in a significant step towards expanding Hyatt’s brand footprint CHICAGO, 2018-May-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Little Projects for a Hyatt… Read the full press release
137-room Hyatt Place hotel opens northwest of downtown Denver off Highway 36/Boulder Turnpike WESTMINSTER, Colo., 2018-May-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Place Denver/Westminster is officially open. The new hotel features the Hyatt Place brand’s intuitive design, casual atmosphere and practical amenities, such as free Wi-Fi and 24-hour food offerings. The hotel is owned by… Read the full press release
Distinguished International Brand Announces Plans for a New Property in the Historic Back Bay Neighborhood of Boston in 2021 PARIS, France, 2018-May-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Illustrious hospitality brand, Raffles Hotels & Resorts, part of AccorHotels, in partnership with hoteliers Gary and Jeffrey Saunders of Saunders Hotel Group and developer Jordan Warshaw of The… Read the full press release
Inaugural Service to Orlando on May 6 is Southwest’s Latest in Eight New Nonstop Destinations Launched from SJC in Spring 2018 San Jose, Calif., 2018-May-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines® added another important transcontinental route to its growing list of cities available nonstop from Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) on May 6, 2018, with… Read the full press release
Dream Chefs toast to the great success of “Taste of Dream – Wine and Dine at Sea” with Mr. Thatcher Brown and Ms. Christine Li, Senior Vice President and Head of Marketing, Dream Cruises. Hong Kong, 2018-May-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Dream Cruises redefines the concept of haute cuisine with Taste the Dream – Wine… Read the full press release
Hong Kong, 2018-May-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Dream Cruises unveils the world’s first permanent eSports facility at sea today, where members of the public had their eSports experience debut and enjoyed a friendly match of FIFA18 with their favourite radio hosts. The 1,700-sq.ft venue is part of ESC Experience Lab, the VR games central… Read the full press release
Toronto, ON Canada, 2018-May-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Park’N Fly is thrilled to announce the Grand Prize winner of our Home Makeover contest. Mr. John Boyce of Toronto won a 2-hour in-home colour consultation, up to 60 hours of painting service and $1,000 CAD in Dulux paints and supplies. John and his wife Laura… Read the full press release
The new SAS winter program features new routes and more frequent departures for all of Scandinavia, domestic, intra-Scandinavian, European and intercontinental. Stockholm, Sweden, 2018-May-07 — /Travel PR News/ — On the intercontinental routes, there will be an increase in the number of flights from Copenhagen to both Washington and Miami, whilst there will be a doubling… Read the full press release
Continued growth at Switzerland`s most advanced cargo warehouse at Basel EuroAirport – Planned expansion of cargo capacities also in Frankfurt BASEL, Switzerland, 2018-May-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has awarded Swissport Cargo Services at Basel’s EuroAirport with the CEIV certificate for particularly sensitive pharmaceutical logistics. CEIV is IATA`s Center… Read the full press release
BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2018-May-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The George Best Belfast City Airport Community Fund has provided financial support to a new arts centre and café that has opened in Crawfordsburn this week. Loaf Pottery, run by social enterprise NOW Group, will secure jobs and opportunities for people with learning difficulties, as well as… Read the full press release
SEATTLE, 2018-May-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Ahead of the highly-anticipated release of Disney•Pixar’s Incredibles 2 on June 15, Alaska Airlines unveiled a special-edition plane today, featuring moviegoers’ favorite family of “Supers.” The Incredibles 2-themed plane, Alaska’s first Disney•Pixar film livery, was unveiled to a crowd of more than 2,000 cheering students during Aviation Day at the airlines’ Seattle hangar. Watch the Incredibles 2-themed plane come to… Read the full press release
DALLAS, TX, 2018-May-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today shared more details in the carrier’s service plans for Hawaii by announcing initial gateway cities in California that would offer nonstop service pending required regulatory approvals. Oakland Metropolitan Airport (OAK), San Diego International Airport (SAN), Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) would gain Hawaii service in the carrier’s flight… Read the full press release
HONG KONG, 2018-May-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific’s first Airbus A350-1000 has taken to the air for the first time, successfully completing a test flight from Airbus headquarters in Toulouse, France. We have 20 of these technologically-advanced aircraft on order with the first delivery scheduled in June. The Cathay Pacific Group, which already has… Read the full press release
EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-May-07 — /Travel PR News/ — An interactive map showcasing what to see and do in Falkirk and the surrounding area has been launched by VisitScotland. Falkirk & Beyond, developed by the national tourism organization and VisitFalkirk within Falkirk Council, offers prospective visitors a fun way to discover much of the area’s tourism… Read the full press release
EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-May-07 — /Travel PR News/ — A rising star in the world of golf, who first teed off at the age of three, is helping celebrate a new campaign which will offer free golf sessions to under-18s. Bradley Neil, one of Scotland’s most promising young golfers, was joined by children from Crieff and… Read the full press release
Mary Point to help implement the Musqueam-YVR Agreement Richmond, B.C., 2018-May-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Vancouver Airport Authority is pleased to announce that Mary Point has been hired as the Manager of Indigenous Relations at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) as part of the Musqueam Indian Band – YVR Airport Sustainability & Friendship Agreement. Mary will help to… Read the full press release
SINGAPORE, 2018-May-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Luck is everywhere at Changi Airport this season, with the latest installment of the ‘Be a Changi Millionaire’ anchor shopping promotion. Passengers and airport visitors may soon be spotting lucky rainbows, four-leaf clovers, prosperous “eighty-eight” butterflies and other ‘lucky charms’ around the terminals. These symbols of good luck… Read the full press release
International executive to focus on global growth for Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts and Canopy by Hilton MCLEAN, Va., 2018-May-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today named Martin Rinck as Global Head, Luxury & Lifestyle Group. In his new role, Rinck will be responsible for all strategic development, brand innovation… Read the full press release
Golf Kitchen Punta Mita featured specialty guest chefs from some of the most prestigious international golf clubs and resorts as well as a two-day golf tournament on the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Courses Bahia and Pacifico, recently ranked among Golf Digest’s “Top 100 World’s Greatest Courses.” Photos: download here Punta Mita, Mexico, 2018-May-05 — /Travel… Read the full press release
Award-winning Bombardier service centres now have extended capabilities and capacity for engine maintenance on Challenger 300 and Challenger 350 aircraft Bombardier offers operators the flexibility to have all their engine and airframe maintenance needs met in one location Bundling of airframe and engine work with other Bombardier services reduces downtime and costs Bombardier’s Mobile Response… Read the full press release