From April 25, it will be easy for SAS customers to bid for an upgrade to Plus or Business. This will give more customers a greater opportunity to enjoy SAS’s best products. STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2016-Apr-14 — /Travel PR News/ — SAS is launching a simple and flexible way to bid on an upgrade, whether you are… Read the full press release
BRISTOL, UK, 2016-Apr-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Aircraft manufacturer Airbus teamed up with aviation charity fly2help and Bristol Airport to host a very special action packed day of flight for local young people and their families. The young people, all aged four to 16, came from charities Reach, CLIC Sargent and Ronald McDonald House Bristol. They… Read the full press release
JOHANNESBURG, 2016-Apr-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Sawubona, the in-flight magazine of South African Airways (SAA), the leading airline on the African continent, scooped the award for Africa’s leading in-flight magazine for the second year in a row. The award for Africa’s leading in-flight magazine was made at the World Travel Awards™ in Zanzibar, Tanzania, this… Read the full press release
BANGKOK, 2016-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is strengthening its partnership with UBM UK (Routes). An extension of the current agreement was sealed during Routes Asia in Manila where PATA, in partnership with Routes Asia, organised the PATA President’s Brief. This exclusive session, under the theme ‘Global Insights Impacting Aviation and Tourism’… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has been appointed as the official airline partner of Team GB and ParalympicsGB, ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games this summer. With a long history in supporting the national teams, British Airways will ensure the medallist hopefuls arrive refreshed and ready to compete. At… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — A new book by British Airways maps out the airline’s history and the vital part played by mapping for navigators and travellers alike, as aviation took off and came of age. From the early days of flying, using charts and compasses to state-of-the-art aircraft using on-board moving maps, ‘Mapping… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Ahead of British Airways’ launch of flights on May 4 to San Jose in California, one of the world’s tech capitals, the airline has launched a trade promotion. To be in with a chance to win a pair of return tickets to the city, agents simply need to book… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways customers who book a Club World (business class) seat between April 5 and June 14 are being offered the opportunity to upgrade to First one-way for free if they’re travelling between April 5 and August 28, 2016. Customers who’d like to take up the offer can do… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways’ premium customers can enjoy a brand new 15-minute hands-on facial featuring the very latest BIOTEC Energising Skincare System at the airline’s ELEMIS Travel spas. The new BIOTEC products work to ‘switch your skin back on’ for a visibly healthy, nourished and more energised look – ideal for… Read the full press release
Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2016-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Virgin Atlantic and Flybe have announced a sale fare to a range of worldwide destinations including Barbados, Las Vegas and Orlando. The return fares are on sale now until 21st April and are valid for travel on various dates throughout 2016 and 2017. Return Economy fares from:… Read the full press release
In-flight award follows Hamad International Airport’s acclaim as World’s Fifth Best Airport for Shopping by Skytrax DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways’ customer experience has again been recognised for its industry leadership position, having received the ‘Best In-flight Duty Free’ for the Middle East and Africa 2016 in the Pax International Readers… Read the full press release
Inflight amenities include Wi-Fi and inflight entertainment Portland, Oregon, 2016-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Horizon Air today announced it will grow its fleet with the purchase of 30 new three-class Embraer E175 jets, which will fly exclusively for Alaska Airlines. The order, which also includes 33 options, will be delivered over three years starting next… Read the full press release
DALLAS, 2016-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV), California’s largest carrier* is embarking on a new chapter in a faithful partnership withSouthern California travelers that began with a single arrival nearly 35 years ago and now, takes flight beyond the continentalU.S. Today, the departure of Southwest® Flight 6920 to Daniel Oduber Quiros… Read the full press release
Hotels bring two distinct experiences under one roof to Shenzhen Airport in southern China CHICAGO, 2016-Apr-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Place Shenzhen Airport and Hyatt House Shenzhen Airport open today in southern China’s Guangdong province. The opening of Hyatt House Shenzhen Airport marks the first Hyatt House hotel and the first combined Hyatt Place and Hyatt House hotels in the Asia Pacific region, creating… Read the full press release
Wyndham Hotel Group’s fastest-growing brand defies expectations with record growth in 2015, robust outlook for 2016 PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2016-Apr-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotel Group is marking the 10th anniversary of its fastest-growing brand, Baymont Inn & Suites, a midscale, limited-service brand focused on good, old-fashioned service. Since being acquired in 2006, Baymont has more than… Read the full press release
Hong Kong, 2016-Apr-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Genting Hong Kong, a leading global leisure, entertainment and hospitality enterprise, has entered into a strategic cooperation framework agreement with China Merchants Shekou Holdings to jointly develop Tai Zi Bay, Shekou, Shenzhen into an international cruise homeport with the goal to accelerate the growth of the cruise industry… Read the full press release
POWELL, Ohio, 2016-Apr-12 — /Travel PR News/ — WHAT: Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will host two Seasonal Job Fairs for potential applicants to apply and interview for employment at the Zoo, Zoombezi Bay and Safari Golf Club. WHEN: Saturday, April 16, 2016 from 1 to… Read the full press release
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA, 2016-Apr-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Asia Pacific Ltd, which manages the finest serviced apartments for business and leisure travelers, has expanded into the Queensland market with the debut of Oakwood Apartments Brisbane – the first Oakwood-branded building in Australia. The first guests of the newly re-branded Oakwood Apartments Brisbane were received by… Read the full press release
HMSHost Offers Travelers a Delicious Way to Offset Carbon Bethesda, MD, 2016-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — In the spirit of Earth Day and beyond, global restaurateur HMSHost is offering travelers a delicious way to help offset carbon emissions through the month of April. At select HMSHost airport and motorway locations across the United States, travelers… Read the full press release
Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport announces the appointment of Scott Weenink as Company Secretary. Sir Henry van der Heyden, Auckland Airport’s Chair, says, “The Board is delighted to approve Management’s recommendation to appoint Scott Weenink as Company Secretary, and directors look forward to working with Scott on the governance of… Read the full press release
Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport has established two new standby bank facilities totalling NZ$200 million. These have been established to refinance existing NZ$80 million and NZ$35 million undrawn facilities, which are set to mature on 30 April 2016. The two new undrawn standby facilities are provided by BNZ (NZ$125 million)… Read the full press release
Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport is to build a state-of-the-art new distribution centre for Fonterra’s New Zealand consumer business (Fonterra Brands New Zealand), the two companies announced today. Fonterra Brands New Zealand (FBNZ) is scheduled to occupy the new premises under a long-term lease from March 2017. The 11,000sqm facility… Read the full press release
Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport has welcomed today’s announcement by Air New Zealand that it will operate three flights per week to Manila from December 2016, using a B767-300ER aircraft. Norris Carter, Auckland Airport’s general manager – aeronautical commercial, says, “This new Air New Zealand service between Manila and Auckland… Read the full press release
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2016-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways Medical Centre, the UAE’s first aeromedical facility, and the Faculty of Occupational Medicine at the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI), Ireland’s oldest post-graduate medical training body, have announced a pioneering new partnership to provide the airline with educational, training, research and operational excellence… Read the full press release
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2016-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways has won the coveted 2016 Crystal Cabin Award in the new ‘Cabin Concepts’ category for its Boeing 787 First Class cabin, featuring the airline’s new First Suites, unique to its Dreamliner fleet. The ceremony was held last night in Hamburg, Germany, as part… Read the full press release
Culinary veteran to run the kitchen at award-winning resort in French Polynesia Bora Bora, French Polynesia, 2016-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Kano, a 23-year industry veteran, has worked in Four Seasons hotels around the world, and makes the move to French Polynesia from Four Seasons Hotel Mexico, DF, where he most recently served as Executive… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is pleased to announce that the WTTC Annual Global Summit will be hosted by Bangkok, Thailand on 26/27 April 2017. The location of the 2017 Global Summit was announced at the closing speech of the 16th WTTC Global Summit in Dallas, Texas… Read the full press release
Updated Tool Not Only Assesses Risk Programs, But Provides Recommendations to Take Program to the Next Level Alexandria, VA, 2016-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The GBTA Foundation – the education and research arm of the Global Business Travel Association – today announced the launch of the new Travel Risk Management Maturity Model (TRM3™) Self-Assessment Tool…. Read the full press release
New at Vienna Airport: Air India Flight Service from Vienna to Delhi VIENNA, AUSTRIA, 2016-Apr-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Effective immediately, Air India is the new carrier offering flight connections between Vienna and Delhi in cooperation with Austrian Airlines. The Star Alliance partner will take off to India’s most important industrial region three times… Read the full press release
MALDIVES, 2016-Apr-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Table Tennis Association of Maldives has organized a 24 hours Table Tennis marathon to celebrate World Table Tennis Day, today at Rasfannu. This “World Table Tennis For All Day 2016” marathon is joined by China’s Table Tennis Pro and World Table Tennis champion Jiang Jialiang. This event will… Read the full press release