Featuring New Entertainment, A Spectacular 2016 Countdown & Snow! BUENA PARK, CA, 2015-12-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The countdown to the New Year is on at Knott’s Merry Farm! With special one-night-only entertainment, mesmerizing fireworks and extended hours, plus Knott’s signature rides and attractions, Knott’s New Year’s Eve celebration is the place for guests of all… Read the full press release
Preferred Hotels & Resorts announce the addition of four exciting and distinctive new properties in Asia
SINGAPORE, 2015-12-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest global collection of independent luxury hotels, is pleased to announce the addition of four exciting and distinctive new properties in Asia – including its first Legend collection hotels in Bali and Shanghai – ending 2015 on a very successful note. Located in three… Read the full press release
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort announces Zac Brown Band to headline the 3rd Annual Jackson Hole Rendezvous Festival from March 17-20, 2016
Teton Village, WY, 2015-12-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) is pleased to announce that Zac Brown Band will headline the 3rd Annual Jackson Hole Rendezvous Festival. This four-day spring lifestyle and music festival presents concerts on multiple stages in Teton Village and the iconic Town Square in Jackson, WY from March 17-20,… Read the full press release
Historic Environment Scotland apprentices scoop awards at The SkillBuild Final
EDINBURGH, 2015-12-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Five Scottish apprentices have beaten competition from hundreds of other stonemasons in training across the UK, to reach the finals of a national competition. The SkillBuild Final – a national construction competition organised by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) – saw over 70 competitors from across the… Read the full press release
Historic Scotland: Exhibition exploring the links between Edinburgh and other major cities opens at Edinburgh Castle
EDINBURGH, 2015-12-10 — /Travel PR News/ — An innovative new Scottish-led exhibition exploring the links between Edinburgh and other major cities opens at Edinburgh Castle today (9th December). A Tale of Two Cities pairs the Scottish capital with other locations that have shared key periods of change over the centuries, and uses a combination of… Read the full press release
CDA will host delightful surprises and holiday spirit throughout December at O’Hare and Midway International Airports
CHICAGO, 2015-12-10 — /Travel PR News/ — ‘Tis the season for delightful surprises and holiday spirit at Chicago’s airports! With the busy holiday season upon us, O’Hare and Midway International Airports are alive with live music, beautiful decorations, shops filled with great holiday gifts and even some magical surprises. The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA)… Read the full press release
Wizz Air won the Sky Star Award as the preferred budget airline
SOFIA, BULGARIA, 2015-12-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, won the Sky Star Award as the preferred budget airline during a dinner celebrating the SKY STARS awards presented for the first time by the aviation industry, travel agents and the tourism industry in Bulgaria…. Read the full press release
Wizz Air announces bi-weekly flights from Wroclaw to Birmingham starting on 18 March
Budapest, Hungary, 2015-12-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced a new route from Wroclaw to Birmingham. The route will commence on 18 March and will be operated with two weekly flights, on Mondays and Fridays. With the new service, WIZZ is now offering… Read the full press release
Iberia once again the world’s most punctual international airline in November according to FlightStats
With 92.35% of its flight on time, Iberia was the world’s most punctual international airline in November according to FlightStats. In the same month the low-cost unit Iberia Express was the world’s most punctual budget airline, with a rating of 94.64%. MADRID, SPAIN, 2015-12-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Iberia was one again the world’s most… Read the full press release
Shannon Airport: Aer Lingus Regional restores its flights to Edinburgh from March 2016
SHANNON, IRELAND, 2015-12-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Shannon Airport has today welcomed the announcement that Aer Lingus Regional is to restore flights to one of the UK’s most popular tourist cities, Edinburgh, from March next year as a major boost for the airport and region. The new service, which will be operated for Aer… Read the full press release
Shannon Airport reports 4% growth in passengers in November compared to the same month last year
SHANNON, IRELAND, 2015-12-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Shannon Airport has enjoyed another month of passenger throughput in November, with 4% more passengers using the airport compared to the same month last year, enabling it break the 100,000 mark for the month. In all, over 101,000 passengers flew in and out of Shannon during the… Read the full press release
Austrian Airlines announces 1.9 percent increase in passengers in November 2015 YoY
Traffic Results • Total passenger growth of 1.9 percent • European flights: 3 percent rise in passengers carried in November 2015 • Intercontinental flight traffic down 3.8 percent in November 2015 • Capacity utilization up to 75 percent VIENNA, AUSTRIA, 2015-12-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Austrian Airlines carried more than 785,500 passengers in November… Read the full press release
Star Cruises chefs win three medals at World Master Chefs Competition
Hong Kong, 2015-12-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Star Cruises, the leading cruise line in Asia Pacific, is pleased to announce that the chefs of Star Cruises had made headlines with their impressive and successful debut at the highly acclaimed World Master Chefs Competition for Cantonese Cuisine, sweeping the competition with three medals, including the… Read the full press release
Jungle Jack Hanna live on stage at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on December 12, 2015
POWELL, Ohio, 2015-12-9 — /Travel PR News/ — See Jungle Jack Hanna live on stage for a winter wonderland of wild fun at Jack Hanna’s Home for the Holidays event, featuring Santa Paws, on Dec. 12 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Jack Hanna and his animal friends will amaze guests at three special performances on… Read the full press release
VisitBritain: percentage of international visitors who said they felt extremely welcome in Britain has more than doubled in the last five years
LONDON, 2015-12-9 — /Travel PR News/ — The percentage of international visitors who said they felt extremely welcome in Britain has more than doubled in the last five years according to a new report by national tourism agency VisitBritain.The ‘Britain’s welcome to overseas visitors’ report, based on a survey of more than 5,000 visitors as… Read the full press release
Strategic Hotels & Resorts acquisition by Blackstone gets approval from its stockholders
CHICAGO, 2015-12-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Strategic Hotels & Resorts, Inc.(NYSE: BEE) (the “Company”) announced that the holders of its shares of common stock approved the acquisition of the Company by affiliates ofBlackstone Real Estate Partner VIII L.P. (“Blackstone”) at its special meeting of stockholders held earlier today. Subject to the satisfaction or waiver… Read the full press release
Carlson Rezidor welcomes Hormuz Grand Hotel, Muscat to its Quorvus Collection
BRUSSELS/MUSCAT, 2015-12-9 — /Travel PR News/ — The Hormuz Grand Hotel, Muscat becomes the latest addition to Carlson Rezidor’s Quorvus Collection, a new generation of expertly curated luxury hotels inspired by the lifestyle and sensibilities of the contemporary global traveler. Ideally located in one of Oman’s most desirable areas, the Hormuz Grand is close to the… Read the full press release
Park Inn by Radisson opens in Iceland close to Keflavik International Airport
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, 2015-12-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Park Inn by Radisson, Carlson Rezidor’s dynamic mid-market hotel brand, arrives in Iceland close to Keflavik International Airport. This is the group’s third addition to Iceland – complementing the very successful Radisson Blu 1919 Hotel and Radisson Blu Saga Hotel. “The Rezidor Hotel Group is the only… Read the full press release
Wyndham Hotel Group announces the appointment of Kathy Maher as SVP, global sales and revenue
PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2015-12-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Sharpening its focus on groups, corporate meetings and the specialty meetings business at its 7,760 properties around the globe, Wyndham Hotel Group today announced the appointment of Kathy Maher as senior vice president, global sales and revenue, an expanded position that will now oversee the company’s global sales efforts…. Read the full press release
Wyndham Hotel Group announces the rebranding of New Zealand’s four-star WorldMark Resort Rotorua to the new Ramada® Resort Rotorua Marama
ROTORUA, NEW ZEALAND, 2015-12-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Showcasing continued demand for its growing portfolio of globally recognized brands, Wyndham Hotel Group today announced the rebranding of New Zealand’s four-star WorldMark Resort Rotorua to the new Ramada® Resort Rotorua Marama. Nestled on the tranquil shores of Lake Rotorua and the Ohau Channel, the resort operates as… Read the full press release
Jet Airways and ActionAid India to reach out and rebuild the lives of flood affected communities in Tamil Nadu
Mumbai, India, 2015-12-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways India Ltd will partner with ActionAid India to reach out and rebuild the lives of flood affected communities in Chennai and Thiruvallur district in Tamil Nadu. The immediate joint efforts by Jet Airways and ActionAid will focus on providing food and essential items such as… Read the full press release
Calgary International Airport’s tips to avoid stress or delays this holiday season
Calgary, AB, 2015-12-9 — /Travel PR News/ — December is the busiest time of year at Calgary International Airport (YYC), so if you are one of the thousands of passengers travelling during this period, here are some helpful tips to help you avoid stress or delays. Arrive Early at YYC Be sure to leave plenty of… Read the full press release
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