450 ADULTS NEW TO SKIING/SNOWBOARDING WILL RECEIVE A LESSON, LIFT TICKET, RENTAL GEAR & APRÈS FOR ONLY $25 WHISTLER, BC, 2016-Dec-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Fresh on the heels of a massive expansion and upgrade to the learning area on Whistler Mountain, Never Ever Days are back at Whistler Blackcomb. On December 10 and 11,… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2016-Dec-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The Hyatt Regency brand marked its return to Sydney with the debut of Hyatt Regency Sydney. Having operated in Australia for over 30 years, Hyatt hotels have developed a strong reputation in the country, and the opening of the new Hyatt Regency Sydney provides an opportunity for Hyatt to… Read the full press release
The cruise line’s unique North Star attraction has broken the record for being the “Highest Viewing Deck on a Cruise Ship” LONDON, 2016-Dec-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean has today announced that it has made it into the Guinness Book of World Records with its unique North Star attraction aboard the cruise line’s Quantum-class… Read the full press release
Airport, City officials hail productive outcome of LatinSF economic trade mission SAN FRANCISCO, 2016-Dec-05 — /Travel PR News/ — the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) welcomed additional Copa Airlines flights to Panama to meet increased travel demand. In early November, Panama-based airline added a second daily nonstop flight between SFO and Panama City, Panama. Copa,… Read the full press release
Airport welcomes first pig from San Francisco SPCA’s animal assisted therapy team SAN FRANCISCO, 2016-Dec-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) Wag Brigade, a team of animal assisted therapy dogs, have been making air travel more enjoyable for years. Now, just in time for holiday travel, SFO and the San… Read the full press release
From 25 to 27 November 2016, 130 candidates, including 30 company staff, took part in the Customer Priority Hackathon. PARIS, 2016-Dec-05 — /Travel PR News/ — A contraction of the words “hack” and “marathon”, a hackathon is an event in which teams consisting of developers, designers, logistics experts and idea-makers develop an IT project, generally software… Read the full press release
PARIS, 2016-Dec-05 — /Travel PR News/ — To mark the 20th anniversary of the Navette service, Jean-Marc Janaillac, Chairman of the Air France-KLM Group and Chairman of Air France, accompanied by Patrick Alexandre, EVP Commercial, Sales and Alliances Air France-KLM, and Zoran Jelkic, SVP French Market Air France, were welcomed in Bordeaux by Pascal Personne,… Read the full press release
JOHANNESBURG, 2016-Dec-05 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways (SAA) would like to warn members of the public of the re-emergence of a recruitment scam inviting young people to apply for cabin crew training programme. This appears to be yet another attempt by criminals to prey on unsuspecting members of the public. “There is… Read the full press release
JOHANNESBURG, 2016-Dec-05 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways Cargo (SAA Cargo), the airfreight division of South African Airways, is proud to introduce its new Pet Lounge facility for domestic pets at Cargo OR Tambo International Terminal. The Pet Lounge started operating from 1 October 2016. The lounge is specially designed for the pets’ comfort… Read the full press release
Chris Woodroofe appointed following ten years in key senior roles at Gatwick Scott Stanley appointed Chief Development Officer Appointments mark a new and exciting chapter for Gatwick’s transformation LONDON, 2016-Dec-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick Airport has today announced that Chris Woodroofe will become Chief Operating Officer driving Gatwick’s future growth and performance through infrastructure,… Read the full press release
BANGKOK, Thailand, 2016-Dec-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The PATA New Tourism Frontiers Forum 2016 (NTFF2016) in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh attracted 242 delegates from 17 countries. The event, hosted by the Bangladesh Tourism Board under the supervision of the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism, the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, brought together delegates from the public and private sectors to share… Read the full press release
Strong dollar boosts US outbound travel – Brazilians cut international trips – ITB Berlin exclusively publishes latest results from the World Travel Monitor® BERLIN, Germany, 2016-Dec-02 — /Travel PR News/ — It has been a year of ups and downs for international travel in the Americas. In North America, the US outbound market is performing very… Read the full press release
Geneva, 2016-Dec-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the European Commission’s revision of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED) to incentivize sustainable fuels, and urged policy-makers to go even further in prioritizing their use for air transport. The largest user of renewable fuels, the road transport sector, has increasing options to… Read the full press release
Casablanca, 2016-Dec-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted four priorities in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) which must be addressed for aviation to deliver maximum economic and social benefits. These are: Sufficient and affordable infrastructure capacity (including air traffic management), aligned with user needs Curbing the spate of… Read the full press release
UNWTO has announced the finalists of the 13th edition of the UNWTO Awards for Excellence and Innovation in Tourism. The 12 finalists were selected among 139 applicants from 55 countries. The winners will be announced on 18 January 2017 at the UNWTO Awards Ceremony, organized for the fourth consecutive year in collaboration with Madrid International… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Dec-02 — /Travel PR News/ — If you are struggling to find the perfect gift this Christmas, why not give the truly unique gift of ‘flight’ and book a loved one a session on a British Airways full-motion flight simulator? To celebrate the festive season the airline is offering a special 20 per cent… Read the full press release
London now up to 45% cheaper for tourists following rise in value of Yen Pop star brings quirky taste of British culture to busy streets of Tokyo Airline flies from London to Tokyo 14 times a week LONDON, 2016-Dec-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Pop star Jessie J brought a piece of London glamour to the streets of… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Dec-02 — /Travel PR News/ — With Christmas being one of the most popular times for family travel, British Airways is gearing up for another busy winter, flying more than 1.5 million customers over the Christmas period.* 1.5 million customers flying during the festive period December 23 is the busiest day to get-away Top destinations:… Read the full press release
Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2016-Dec-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Another Belfast young person has found employment through George Best Belfast City Airport’s ‘High Flyers Apprenticeship’ scheme. Through Swann Training Services, Joshua Kirkaldy has joined the programme as an onsite firefighter. Joshua is the youngest ever to do so, being just 19 years old. Following the successful… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways hosts global aviation leaders and Moroccan VIPs at a gala dinner in Casablanca to celebrate 2016 expansion to Marrakech, Morocco Airline announces new destinations for 2017-18 including Canberra, Australia and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Airline also celebrates its one-year anniversary of partnership with Royal Air Maroc CASABLANCA, Morocco, 2016-Dec-01 — /Travel PR News/… Read the full press release
The world’s fastest growing airline adds even more destinations to its route map, joining seven other new destinations previously announced Qatar Airways connects the world with the industry’s youngest fleet and award-winning servic DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Dec-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, the award-winning and fastest growing airline in the world, today announced eight more… Read the full press release
DALLAS, TX, 2016-Dec-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is encouraging Customers to support any of nine participating charities in honor of Giving Tuesday with a full week of points matching. Southwest Rapid Rewards® will match up to two million points donated by Customers from November 27 through December 3. “‘Tis the season… Read the full press release
Washington, DC, 2016-Dec-01 — /Travel PR News/ — National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen today issued the following statement regarding the announcement, made today, that President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Elaine Chao to be his choice for Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary: “We know that investment in infrastructure, including for aviation, is… Read the full press release
Operators to Europe should be aware that the third-country operator (TCO) requirement is in effect, as of Nov. 26, NBAA officials advised. Washington, DC, 2016-Dec-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The European Commission, in 2014, adopted a regulation that requires commercial air transport (CAT) operators from outside the European Union (EU), also known TCOs, to obtain… Read the full press release
EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2016-Dec-01 — /Travel PR News/ — What is believed to be the biggest group of Andrews ever assembled has enjoyed a spectacular two days of St Andrew’s Day celebrations in – appropriately enough – St Andrews. A team of kilted VisitScotland staff scoured four of Europe’s capital cities – London, Paris, Berlin and… Read the full press release
EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2016-Dec-01 — /Travel PR News/ — VISITORS are being encouraged to travel to the Scottish Borders this Christmas for a unique new festival. Several of the region’s towns and attractions have come together to host the first ever Scottish Borders Winter Festival. Special events are taking place in Galashiels, Kelso, Jedburgh, Selkirk and Hawick… Read the full press release
EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2016-Dec-01 — /Travel PR News/ — A world gymnastic championship held in Glasgow, two of Scotland’s biggest marathons, a dazzling event that launched this year’s Festival of Architecture and a west coast ferry service have all been named regional winners at Scottish tourism’s equivalent of the Oscars. The 2016/2017 Scottish Thistle Awards, in association… Read the full press release
EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2016-Dec-01 — /Travel PR News/ — A Highland tour company whose offering includes a 12-hour Isle of Skye Tour to top sights such as The Old Man of Storr, the Quiraing and the Faerie Glen has achieved the highest Quality Assurance (QA) grading from VisitScotland. Award-winning company WOW Scotland Tours Ltd has attained… Read the full press release
airBaltic will be the launch operator for the larger C Series variant Aircraft scheduled to enter service with airBaltic on December 14, 2016 CS300 delivery follows the successful entry-into-service of the CS100 earlier this year Montréal, 2016-Dec-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft today announced the delivery of the first CS300 aircraft to launch… Read the full press release
FRANKFURT, Germany, 2016-Nov-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The latest Lufthansa fleet aircraft has completed its maiden flight to Munich around three weeks before delivery. The Lufthansa Airbus A350-900 took off on its first flight in Toulouse but without passengers. An international Airbus crew tested the on-board systems and the behavior of the aircraft during… Read the full press release