ANA ‘Tastes of JAPAN’ campaign to feature products from Akita, Saitama and Shimane prefectures

TOKYO, JAPAN, 2016-Aug-23 — /Travel PR News/ — In September 2013, ANA Group launched its ‘Tastes of JAPAN’ campaign. This project, which introduces regional beverages and cuisine to ANA flights, airport lounges and other services, is designed to raise the profile of Japan’s lesser-known prefectures, particularly to overseas customers, and drive tourism to Japan. The project… Read the full press release

All Nippon Airways celebrated the delivery of its 50th Boeing 787 Dreamliner

Japan’s largest carrier becomes world’s first airline to reach milestone; EVERETT, Wash., 2016-Aug-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE:BA] and ANA (All Nippon Airways) celebrated the delivery of the airline’s 50th 787 Dreamliner during a ceremony today at Boeing’s Everett Delivery Center. The milestone marks yet another record for ANA as it becomes the world’s… Read the full press release

EVA Air and Avianca make travel between Asia and Central America more convenient with code-sharing agreement

Luzhu District, Taiwan , 2016-Aug-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Star Alliance members EVA Air and Avianca began code-sharing on 17 August, 2016, making travel between Asia and Central America more convenient and extending services for both airlines’ passengers. Under the code-share, Avianca passengers can take EVA-operated flights to Taipei from Los Angeles, New York and San… Read the full press release

New Zealand: Te Puia to host inaugural fashion event featuring Māori’s top and upcoming designers

Contemporary Māori fashion will make a grand entrance in a spectacular show set in an active geothermal landscape in Rotorua. Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Contemporary Māori fashion is about to make a grand entrance in a spectacular show set in an active geothermal landscape in Rotorua. Te Puia – New Zealand’s… Read the full press release

Norwegian announces new routes from London Gatwick to Keflavik, Iceland and Rovaniemi, Finland

LONDON, 2016-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Low-cost airline Norwegian continues its UK expansion today, by putting on sale two new routes from London Gatwick to Keflavik, Iceland and Rovaniemi, Finland. From 30th October, Norwegian will add its first UK service to the Icelandic capital of Reykjavik. Three weekly flights will operate direct to Keflavik throughout… Read the full press release

Norwegian expands at Manchester Airport with two new low-cost routes to the Canary Islands

LONDON, 2016-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Europe’s best low-cost airline Norwegian is continuing its rapid expansion at Manchester Airport by launching two new low-cost routes to the Canary Islands this winter. Holidaymakers can now enjoy soaring temperatures at fares as low as £39.90 for some guaranteed winter sun. From 30 October, brand new direct twice… Read the full press release

Vancouver International Airport announces new Beijing Capital Airlines service between Vancouver and Hangzhou, via Qingdao starting December 30, 2016

Vancouver, CANADA, 2016-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Vancouver International Airport (YVR) today announced that Beijing Capital Airlines (BCA) will begin service between Vancouver and Hangzhou, via Qingdao on December 30, 2016. The new, thrice-weekly service marks the first time Beijing Capital Airlines will fly to any destination in North America. “We are thrilled Beijing Capital… Read the full press release

Knott’s Berry Farm announces exciting expansion and new additions coming to Knott’s Soak City Water Park next summer

BUENA PARK, Calif., 2016-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Knott’s Berry Farm announces an exciting expansion, renovations and new additions coming to Knott’s Soak City Water Park next summer. Orange County’s largest water park will debut two water slide towers featuring exhilarating attractions geared for families and thrill seekers. Shore Break will tower over seven stories… Read the full press release

Garuda Indonesia Airlines earned the top spot as the most loved airline in the world according to Skytrax survey

Cengkareng, Indonesia , 2016-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Garuda Indonesia Airlines has been named as the most loved airline in the world based on a survey conducted by Skytrax, an independent rating agency of airline in the world established in London, England. Garuda Indonesia successfully earned the first spot as the most loved airline in… Read the full press release

Qantas Frequent Flyers to earn Qantas Points when they shop at Woolworths

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 2016-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas Frequent Flyers will have more opportunities to grow their Qantas Points when they shop at Woolworths, as part of changes to the Woolworths Rewards program announced today. From 31 August 2016, Frequent Flyers can earn Woolworths Points for every dollar they spend in-store or online at Woolworths… Read the full press release

The Dresden Airport Conference Centre introduces flexible co-working office available for rent by the day or less

Dresden, Germany, 2016-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Co-working spaces are an urban trend that reflects the new ways of working. They are places where freelancers, creatives and digital nomads can work together in office communities. Workspaces are booked for as long as you need them. The Dresden Airport Conference Centre is now home to… Read the full press release

Registration now open for seventh annual Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Chili Cook-Off, October 22, 2016

SANTA CRUZ, CA, 2016-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Registration is now open for the seventh annual Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Chili Cook-Off. The Cook-Off takes place along the Boardwalk on Saturday, October 22, 2016. Entertaining costumes and booth décor are encouraged. Cash prizes will be awarded for Best Chili, People’s Choice, Most Tasted, and Most… Read the full press release

Indiana Office of Tourism Development announces Oliver Winery owners as Will Koch Indiana Tourism Leadership Award recipients

Lt. Gov. Holcomb and Visit Indiana also honor 18 with Hoosier Hospitality Awards, Bicentennial Beacon Award INDIANAPOLIS, 2016-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Lt. Governor Eric Holcomb and the Indiana Office of Tourism Development (IOTD) announced Friday that Oliver Winery owners, Bill and Kathleen Oliver are this year’s recipient of the Will Koch Indiana Tourism Leadership Award…. Read the full press release

Preferred Hotels & Resorts invites travelers to explore destinations across India with Preferred Plus offer

SINGAPORE, 2016-Aug-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand representing more than 650 distinctive properties across 85 countries, invites travelers to partake in multi-sensory experiences as they explore incredible destinations across India with the Preferred Plus offer. When booking a minimum two-night stay with the Best Available Rate… Read the full press release

The Steigenberger Hotel Cologne reopens its doors following seven-month comprehensive renovation works

Seven-month renovation phase 23 million euro investment 305 rooms and suites – Ballroom – five meeting rooms Frankfurt, Germany, 2016-Aug-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The Steigenberger Hotel Cologne is opening its doors following comprehensive renovation works that have taken place over a period of seven months. 305 rooms and suites, the Ballroom, five meeting rooms,… Read the full press release

Holiday Inn Express® brand announces Pancake Selfie Express mobile breakfast tour on select Southeastern Conference football games this fall

Hotel Brand Brings Pancake Selfies, Breakfast until Noon and Late Check-out to Smart Travelers as the Proud Hotel Sponsor of the SEC ATLANTA, 2016-Aug-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Fall football, pancakes, selfies: The Holiday Inn Express® brand and its clever Creative Director, actor/comedian Rob Riggle, know that these are a few of guests’ favorite things…. Read the full press release

IHG® announces Holiday Inn® Gdansk City Centre set to open in 2019

Denham, United Kingdom, 2016-Aug-19 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is proud to announce the signing of Holiday Inn® Gdansk City Centre – reinforcing the company’s growing position in the Polish market. The property will operate under a management agreement with real estate developers UBM Development… Read the full press release

IHG announces first Holiday Inn Express® hotel in Paraguay — the Holiday Inn Express® Asuncion Aviadores hotel

New hotel will further expand IHG’s presence in Latin America MIAMI, 2016-Aug-19 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading global hotel companies, announces the signing of the Holiday Inn Express® Asuncion Aviadores hotel, the first Holiday Inn Express® hotel in Paraguay. The new-build 120-room hotel will be centrally located… Read the full press release

Gerald R. Ford International Airport reopens expanded parking at the North Lot

Grand Rapids, Mich., 2016-Aug-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Expanded parking in a repaved lot is now available at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GFIA). The North Lot, located just north of the airport parking garage, has reopened to the public after a two and a half month closure that included the area being reconstructed… Read the full press release

The 2016 FCCA Trade Show to be held in San Juan, Puerto Rico from September 26-30

Pembroke Pines, FL, 2016-Aug-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The 2016 FCCA Trade Show, the largest cruise tourism trade show in the Caribbean, will offer exhibitors a prime opportunity to target an influential audience of tourism stakeholders, travel agents and cruise line presidents, CEOs and executives who decide where cruise ships call, what sells onboard and… Read the full press release

Albrecht Dürer Airport welcomes Wizz Air’s new direct flights from Nuremberg to Sofia

Nuremberg, Germany, 2016-Aug-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Starting on August 1st Wizz Air launches new direct flights from Nuremberg to Sofia. Further expanding the Hungarian airline’s existing offering from Nuremberg and complementing successful routes to Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca and Skopje Wizz Air is now operating direct flights to Bulgaria’s capital city. The launch is to be… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines to take Metta School students for a joyride in supercars as part of its Light Up The Night Carnival

SINGAPORE, 2016-Aug-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines (SIA) will treat 10 students from Metta School to a joyride in supercars on Saturday 20 August, in conjunction with the Light Up The Night Carnival organised by the Airline in the lead-up to this year’s FORMULA 1 SINGAPORE AIRLINES SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX. Metta School is a… Read the full press release

Philippines: Cebu Pacific celebrates the birth of a baby girl onboard its flight from Dubai to Manila

Pasay City, Philippines, 2016-Aug-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Cebu Pacific celebrates the birth of a baby girl, born while the aircraft was halfway from Dubai to Manila. This is the first time a baby has been delivered onboard a CEB aircraft. Baby girl ‘Haven’ was born approximately four hours after the departure of flight 5J015… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok opens Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group’s first Spa Studio

HONG KONG, 2016-Aug-18 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of a comprehensive renovation of its historic Authors’ and Garden Wings, the legendary Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok has opened the Group’s first Spa Studio featuring world renowned beauty treatments that are available for the first time in Bangkok, as well as express services for people on the… Read the full press release

Enjoy authentic, lavish Cantonese cuisine at Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta’s Li Feng

HONG KONG, 2016-Aug-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta proudly announces the opening of Li Feng, Jakarta’s newest dining destination, serving authentic, lavish Cantonese cuisine in an ethereal, classic and culturally rich space. The restaurant offers exquisite culinary delights where every dish is masterfully crafted to bring guests warm and visually stunning delicacies… Read the full press release

Amadeus announces long-term partnership renewal with easyJet

Agreement gives Amadeus-connected travel agencies continued access to easyJet’s range of content through the Amadeus system to drive business bookings MADRID, SPAIN, 2016-Aug-18 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, and Amadeus (IBEX:AMS.MC), a leading provider of advanced technology solutions for the global travel industry, today announce the renewal of a long-term partnership, giving… Read the full press release

Cruise Lines International Association launches first-ever Travel Agent Destination Summit in Puerto Rico from September 29 – October 2, 2016

Washington DC, 2016-Aug-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the unified voice and leading authority of the global cruise community, in partnership with the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA), the preeminent force in representing the mutual interests of cruise lines and Caribbean and Latin American destinations, has launched the first-ever Travel Agent Destination… Read the full press release

UIA tests SMS notification service to inform passengers of any delays and cancellations on their flights

Kiev, Ukraine, 2016-Aug-18 — /Travel PR News/ — UIA started testing SMS notification service informing passengers of all scheduled flights on any delays and cancellations. Therefore, the airline`s clients will be notified of important schedule alterations. Within 48 – 1 hour prior to scheduled departure, passengers who provided UIA with correct contact details when booking their… Read the full press release

Lufthansa celebrates its 60th anniversary of scheduled service to Brazil with Help Alliance aid initiatives

Reigning beach volleyball Olympic champions Julius Brink and Jonas Reckermann visit Lufthansa Help Alliance project COLOGNE, GERMANY, 2016-Aug-18 — /Travel PR News/ — On 15 August, at the start of the second week of the Olympic Games, Lufthansa celebrates its 60th anniversary of scheduled service to Brazil. In 1956, a Lockheed Super Star with 48 first-class… Read the full press release

Air France announces daily bus service between Montreal-Trudeau International Airport and the Sainte-Foy railway station in Quebec City

From September 26, 2016, Air France customers will be able to travel to Quebec thanks to a new daily service between Montreal-Trudeau International Airport and the Sainte-Foy railway station in Quebec City. The Montreal-Quebec service will be operated by Air France bus, equipped with 52 seats and Wi-Fi. PARIS, 2016-Aug-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Company’s… Read the full press release