Fodor’s Travel includes Palm Springs in its 5th annual Go List which highlights 25 can’t-miss spots around the world to visit in 2016

Palm Springs, CA, 2015-12-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Fodor’s Travel, the leading name in travel recommendations for almost 80 years, today released its fifth annual Fodor’s Go List naming Palm Springs, CA among many international destinations. The list highlights 25 can’t-miss spots around the world that should be on every traveler’s radar in 2016…. Read the full press release

Bahrain Airport Company launches the 5th edition of its annual Safety Week under the theme of ‘Construction Safety at BIA’

Muharraq, Bahrain, 2015-12-9 — /Travel PR News/ — In close co-operation with the airport community and partner companies, Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the operator and managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), launched the 5th edition of its annual Safety Week under the theme of ‘Construction Safety at BIA’. In light of the surge in construction… Read the full press release

Air France’s AF747 tribute flight over France takes off on 14 January 2016

PARIS, 2015-12-8 — /Travel PR News/ — On 14 January 2016, Air France is offering its customers a unique experience on board an exceptional tribute flight over France and its legendary landmarks! More than 45 years after the first flight from Paris to New York on 3 June 1970 by the aircraft affectionately known as… Read the full press release

Air France introduces two new routes: Paris-Orly – New York-JFK and Paris-Charles de Gaulle – Teheran

PARIS, 2015-12-8 — /Travel PR News/ — As from June 2016, Air France will be enhancing its flight schedule with two additional routes: Paris-Orly – New York-JFK and Paris-Charles de Gaulle – Teheran. A DAILY SERVICE FROM PARIS-ORLY TO NEW YORK-JFK The daily Paris-Orly – New York-JFK service will be operated by Boeing 777-200, equipped… Read the full press release

bmi regional and Bristol Airport hosted residents of Children’s Hospice South West’s Charlton Farm for Christmas party and scenic flight over the UK

Christmas came early for youngsters from a local hospice yesterday, when they joined bmi regional at Bristol Airport for a special Santa Flight. BRISTOL, England, 2015-12-8 — /Travel PR News/ — One of the season’s most anticipated festive treats, bmi regional together with Bristol Airport invited hosted young people and their families for a Christmas… Read the full press release

Scandinavian Airlines announces the appointment of Karin Nyman as new Director of Communications

Karin Nyman has been appointed the new Director of Communications at Scandinavian Airlines (SAS). Nyman is currently the Marketing and Communications Director at health and social care company Ambea and she takes up her new post at SAS in March 2016. Stockholm, Sweden, 2015-12-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Nyman will become the Director of… Read the full press release

ITB World Travel Trends Report: Middle East is world’s fastest-growing outbound travel market

Middle East is world’s fastest-growing outbound travel market – Young well-off Arabian travellers go on long expensive trips, ITB World Travel Trends Report finds – Latest surveys by the IPK World Travel Monitor® published exclusively by ITB Berlin BERLIN, 2015-12-8 — /Travel PR News/ — The Arabian outbound travel market is growing into a lucrative… Read the full press release

United Nations approves the adoption of 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development

MADRID, 2015-12-8 — /Travel PR News/ — The United Nations (UN) General Assembly has approved the adoption of 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development. The resolution, adopted on 4 December, recognizes “the importance of international tourism, and particularly of the designation of an international year of sustainable tourism for development, in… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways becomes the first airline to fly the Airbus A350 to the United States

As the global launch customer of the Airbus A350, Qatar Airways is the first carrier to fly the aircraft to Europe, Asia and the Americas DOHA, Qatar, 2015-12-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways today becomes the first airline to fly the Airbus A350 to the United States. The ferry flight left Hamad International Airport this… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines to launch Premium Class section in late 2016

New upgrade choice will offer an elevated flight experience NEW YORK, 2015-12-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Today at its annual Investor Day, Alaska Airlines announced plans to roll-out a Premium Class section. Beginning in late 2016, the new upgrade option will provide more legroom and other perks to customers. Customers who upgrade to Premium Class… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines announces the appointment of Lania Rittenhouse as Vice President, Inflight Experience

New Role Expands Company’s Commitment to Transforming the Inflight Customer Experience MIRAMAR, Fla., 2015-12-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines announced today the addition of Lania Rittenhouse as Vice President, Inflight Experience. Lania brings nearly two decades in the travel/hospitality industry to Spirit and will lead the company’s Inflight Organization. Starting her new role… Read the full press release

Volaris reports November 2015 and year-to-date preliminary traffic results

MEXICO CITY, 2015-12-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Volaris* (NYSE: VLRS and BMV: VOLAR), the ultra-low-cost airline serving Mexico,the United States and Central America, reports November 2015 and year-to-date preliminary traffic results. During November 2015 Volaris increased total capacity, as measured in Available Seat Miles (ASMs), by 30.2% year over year, in response to strong demand… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways announces increased frequencies to its gateways in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Frequency Across Saudi Arabia Rises To 130 Services Per Week Including An All-Premium Class Airbus A319 To Jeddah And Riyadh DOHA, Qatar, 2015-12-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has announced increased frequencies to its gateways in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the largest Arab country of the Middle East, starting this month. With 39… Read the full press release

Radisson Blu opens 208 room-Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Ljubljana in Slovenia

BRUSSELS Belgium, 2015-12-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Blu, the iconic hotel brand driven by innovation and design, proudly announces its latest opening in Slovenia – Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Ljubljana. The 208 rooms, 25 junior suites, 2 business suites and 1 executive suite are decorated in rich earth tones and minimalistic design. The… Read the full press release

megabus.com launches its 50th domestic journey in France since the introduction of coach market in the country

Popularity of coach travel leads to launch of 14 new routes St Etienne, Clermont Ferrand, Bourges, Reims, Strasbourg and Metz added to network megabus.com now serves 27 French destinations with €10m fleet of 35 coaches Boost for economy as new jobs created in France reaches 180 Tickets from €1 now on sale for new routes… Read the full press release

Stagecoach launches transformational new responsive website to meet customer needs

New, fully mobile site, designed to meet customer needs Improved journey planner allows passengers to search for journeys and buy tickets online New fare calculator, personalised timetables and ‘search for your nearest bus stop’ option Improved accessibility for users with visual impairment Perth, Scotland, 2015-12-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Millions of Stagecoach bus passengers… Read the full press release

Stagecoach, Merseytravel and Arriva form ‘Bus Alliance’ to increase passenger journeys

Perth, Scotland, 2015-12-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Stagecoach is part of a new formal ‘Bus Alliance’ with transport body Merseytravel and operator Arriva which aims to grow the number of fare paying passengers, improving customer satisfaction and driving up investment for the benefit of all who use bus services. The alliance has ambitious growth targets… Read the full press release

Hong Kong Government Flying Service takes delivery of the first of two specialized Challenger 605 aircraft from Bombardier

The aircraft will be used primarily in search and rescue operations, as well as other special mission applications Montréal, 2015-12-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier announced today that it has delivered the first of two specialized Challenger 605 aircraft ordered by the Hong Kong Government Flying Service. This multi-role aircraft can be used for search… Read the full press release

Rugby League World Cup 2017 to be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand from October to December in 2017

There are just two years to go before the world’s best rugby league teams play in the final of the Rugby League World Cup 2017. AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 2015-12-7 — /Travel PR News/ — The RLWC2017 will be officially co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand from October to December in 2017, with the world’s best… Read the full press release

Norwegian announces November traffic figures

Norwegian carried close to 2 million customers in November, an increase of 11 per cent. Norwegian’s November traffic figures are characterised by growth on intercontinental and European routes. The load factor also increased this month – by 4.1 percentage points to 83 per cent compared to the same month last year.  Fornebu, Norway, 2015-12-7 — /Travel PR… Read the full press release

Norwegian’s new services give Brits chance to combine ‘sun and city’ break in the U.S. and Caribbean

New services from New York to Martinique and Guadeloupe offer Brits chance to combine a low-cost ‘sun and city’ break in the U.S. and Caribbean LONDON, 2015-12-7 — /Travel PR News/ — UK passengers travelling on Norwegian’s low-cost flights to the U.S. this winter now have the chance to add some sun to their city… Read the full press release

Garuda Indonesia inaugurated flights from Balikpapan to Jeddah

Balikpapan, Indonesia, 2015-12-7 — /Travel PR News/ — The national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia, Wednesday (2/12), inaugurated flights from Balikpapan ( via Medan ) – Jeddah, as an effort to expand interational network, as well as to meet the needs of Garuda Indonesia’s passenger for seamless connection to Jeddah from Kalimantan region. The Inauguration flight… Read the full press release

Oakland International Airport announces October 2015 as 23rd straight month of passenger growth for the Airport

Oakland, CA, 2015-12-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Perhaps it is the glorious weather in Oakland that has the Oakland International Airport blowing into the fall season with a flurry of passengers. October 2015 announced 23 straight months of passenger growth for the Airport. What this means is that for nearly two years, and counting, OAK has… Read the full press release

Oakland International Airport awards contract to design, build and operate an Escape Lounge at OAK to MAG USA

Oakland, CA, 2015-12-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakland International Airport and MAG, owner of the third and fourth largest airports in the United Kingdom (Manchester and Stansted), announce today that MAG subsidiary, MAG USA, has been awarded a contract to design, build and operate an Escape Lounge at OAK. The contract, awarded by the airport’s owner,… Read the full press release

Hersheypark won two Brass Ring Awards and a Spirit award at the annual International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions industry convention

Hersheypark Wins Industry Accolades Entertainment & Culinary Honored During IAPPA Brass Ring Awards Hershey, PA, 2015-12-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Hersheypark won two Brass Ring Awards and a Spirit award at the annual International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions (IAAPA) industry convention held in Orlando, FL. The awards recognize properties for excellence in a variety… Read the full press release

Loews Hotels CEO Kirk Kinsell donates $5,000 to the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation 2015 Annual Giving Campaign

Washington, D.C., 2015-12-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Kirk Kinsell, President and CEO of Loews Hotels, contributed $5,000 to the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AH&LEF) 2015 Annual Giving Campaign. The Annual Giving Campaign is the Foundation’s yearly key fundraiser that supports its core missions, including providing scholarships to hospitality management students, funding important… Read the full press release

Starwood Hotels & Resorts announces 200-room Sheraton Okinawa Sunmarina Resort in Japan

Slated to Open in Mid-2016, the New Waterfront Sheraton Property Situates Itself at the Center of Japan’s Tropical Resort Destination OKINAWA, JAPAN, 2015-12-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced an agreement with Sunmarina Operations Co., Ltd., part of Ishin Hotels Group, to debut the iconic Sheraton brand in Okinawa,… Read the full press release

IHG announces Crowne Plaza® in Serbia’s second largest city Novi Sad

LONDON, 2015-12-4 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of Crowne Plaza® Novi Sad in Serbia’s second largest city. The newly built hotel will operate under a franchise agreement with Plaza AGNS DOO Novi Sad. The 144-room hotel opening in 2016 will be… Read the full press release

IHG® launches two industry leading initiatives for business travellers: IHG® Assist and IHG® Meeting Point

LONDON, 2015-12-4 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announces the global launch of two industry leading initiatives for business travellers. From today, IHG® Assist and IHG® Meeting Point will be rolled out across more than 4,900 IHG hotels to enhance the experience offered to business guests… Read the full press release

IHG® and Malaysian company the Winbond Group to develop two new Holiday Inn Express® hotels in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, 2015-12-4 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) today announces the signing of management agreements with leading Malaysian company, the Winbond Group, to develop two new Holiday Inn Express® hotels in the capital city of Malaysia: Holiday Inn Express Kuala Lumpur City Centre and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kuala Lumpur… Read the full press release