CHICAGO, 2015-9-23 — /Travel PR News/ — For a growing social enterprise in Chicago and one of the world’s largest airports, victory has never tasted so sweet! In August, Sweet Beginnings, LLC won an Illinois State Fair Blue Ribbon “First Premium” award for its honeycomb produced at O’Hare International Airport. Judges at the Fair were impressed… Read the full press release
One-way fares available for as low as $79 for travel through May 2016* SEATTLE, 2015-9-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines launches its annual Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) sale today, with discounts on air travel for residents of the 49th state. The one-way PFD fares are valid for travel within and to/from Alaska starting Oct. 13,… Read the full press release
Novosibirsk, Russia, 2015-9-23 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a member of the oneworld® global aviation alliance®, opens direct regular flights on the route Salekhard – Tyumen from the 24th of September 2015. The airline will perform flights twice a week. Departure from Salekhard on Thursdays and Sundays at 16:25, arrival in Tyumen at 18:30…. Read the full press release
Scope is to supply signalling systems on the Plasencia-Cáceres-Badajoz line Project includes a 20-year maintenance agreement MADRID, 2015-9-23 — /Travel PR News/ — A consortium between Bombardier, Alstom and Indra has won the contract to supply signalling systems and maintenance services for the new high-speed section of the Madrid-Lisbon railway corridor in Spain’s Extremadura region…. Read the full press release
Business aircraft maintenance programs continue to achieve new milestones Customer Response Team Line Station in Nice provides AOG/line maintenance support to business aircraft customers in southern France and northern Italy Over 200 business aircraft customers attend 3-day event Montréal, 2015-9-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Business Aircraft hosted 136 business aircraft owners and operators… Read the full press release
The Shotover Jet, one of New Zealand’s most iconic tourism experiences, will turn 50 in November. Auckland, New Zealand, 2015-9-23 — /Travel PR News/ — In November 2015 one of New Zealand’s most iconic tourism experiences will celebrate 50 years of operation. The world famous Shotover Jet commenced operations on the upper Shotover River in 1965 and… Read the full press release
TORONTO, 2015-9-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Porter Airlines arrived today in the City of Bridges with its inaugural flight to Pittsburgh. Passengers enjoyed non-stop service from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport. “Pittsburgh has a rich history and strong identity,” said Robert Deluce, president and CEO of Porter Airlines. “Passengers travelling to and… Read the full press release
Caution raised to meeting and event planners about stricter booking conditions AMSTERDAM, 2015-9-23 — /Travel PR News/ — CWT Meetings & Events, the award-winning meetings and events agency, has released its 2016 Meetings and Events Forecast (“Forecast”). It predicts positive growth for the industry in the coming 12 months. While the news of overall growth is… Read the full press release
Scheduled to Open Early in 2017, Sheraton Santos Hotel will Mark Starwood’s 10th Hotel in Brazil SAO PAULO, Brazil, 2015-9-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced its long-established presence in Brazil will expand with the signing of Sheraton® Santos Hotel, owned by local real estate developer Grupo Mendes, marking… Read the full press release
Over the past 9 years, the area around the airport affected by higher levels of night noise has decreased by 25% 25% fewer households affected by these noise levels at night than in 2006 Heathrow begins trialling steeper approaches this week, which could reduce noise for people living under flight paths LONDON, 2015-9-22 — /Travel… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2015-9-22 — /Travel PR News/ — In Heathrow’s latest bid to drive growth in the UK’s great cities and regions, new advertisements featuring Glasgow go live today across all the terminals at the UK’s only hub. The six-week partnership with Glasgow City Council is part of a year-long campaign seeking to drive foreign direct… Read the full press release
TORONTO, ON, 2015-9-22 — /Travel PR News/ — On the evening of September 14, Royalton Punta Cana was awarded its second Golden Apple during a reception by Apple Vacations in Chicago, IL. The award, given to hotels that provide the highest level of exceptional service, is the only travel industry award based solely on feedback… Read the full press release
TORONTO, ON, 2015-9-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Following a successful inaugural season during 2015, Sunwing will once again offer weekly, direct flights from Buffalo to Cancun, Mexico and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic this coming winter. Providing travellers with a convenient, direct route to two of the Caribbean’s most sought after destinations, the new flight… Read the full press release
TORONTO, ON, 2015-9-22 — /Travel PR News/ — This coming winter Sunwing customers can look forward to another luxurious way to experience the popular Grand Oasis Cancun complex, with the addition of the stunning Pyramid section. Offered exclusively by Sunwing, the brand new concept which opens fully this winter, benefits from a host of additional… Read the full press release
Frankfurt, Germany, 2015-9-22 — /Travel PR News/ — A new latest generation InterCityHotel is being developed in Herford, an important and prosperous commercial centre in North Rhine-Westphalia. Located within the direct vicinity of the town’s world famous MARTa Art Museum, the hotel is set to meet the artistic aspirations of its environment. The InterCityHotel Herford will… Read the full press release
New, healthy children’s menu options are now available at all Holiday Inn properties MIAMI, 2015-9-22 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group ( IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces new menu additions to its Kids Eat Free program at all Holiday Inn® Hotels & Resorts properties located in the Latin America & Caribbean… Read the full press release
Iconic Domes of Elounda Joining the Collection Bethesda, Md., 2015-9-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International’s evolving ensemble of strikingly independent hotels, is celebrating further expansion across Europe and the brand’s entry into a new territory with the announcement of Domes of Elounda, Crete joining the Collection. Proud to be the… Read the full press release
Washington Dulles International Airport will host a series of musical and dance performances in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 to October 15. Washington, DC, 2015-9-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Washington Dulles International Airport will host a series of musical and dance performances in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, which… Read the full press release
Wiesbaden, Germany, 2015-9-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian Escape, soon to be the largest ship in the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet, has successfully completed her approximately 24-hour long conveyance along the Ems River, reaching her final destination in Eemshaven, Netherlands at 8:30 am (local time in Germany) on Saturday, September 19. The completion of… Read the full press release
Delta Air Lines to begin service between Seattle-Tacoma and Edmonton Edmonton, AB, 2015-9-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Edmontonians and western Canadians will have a convenient new option to access Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. Beginning December 15, 2015, Delta Air Lines will operate daily non-stop service between Sea-Tac Airport and Edmonton International Airport (EIA). The new… Read the full press release
Ho Chi Minh City, 2015-9-21 — /Travel PR News/ — After concluding the highly successful promotion “Fly SkyBOSS and win a trip to Europe to collect our brand new aircraft”, Vietjet is now launching another exciting new promotion for SkyBOSS, this time for VISA cardholders. Accordingly, every purchase of a SkyBOSS ticket made with a VISA… Read the full press release
Vantaa, Finland, 2015-9-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The commercial air traffic sector will set its sights on Helsinki in October. Decision-makers in the commercial air traffic sector, and tourism sector directors will be Finavia’s guests in Helsinki at the CAPA World Aviation Summit 2015 at Kalastajantorppa from 7 to 8 October 2015. The two-day… Read the full press release
Vantaa, Finland, 2015-9-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai is worth a second visit after seeing the shopping centres and the world’s tallest building. You can reach this metropolis daily from Helsinki Airport during the winter season. Dubai is a popular winter destination and for good reason. The sun is always shining, everything works well… Read the full press release
Scoops the Seven Star Special Award for exceptional achievement in Bali, Indonesia Doha, Qatar, 2015-9-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Katara Hospitality, the global hotel developer, owner and operator based in Qatar, has won the Seven Star Special Award for ‘Remarkable & Exceptional Achievement in the Luxury Hospitality Industry’. The award was presented at the… Read the full press release
Doha, Qatar, 2015-9-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Katara Hospitality, the global hotel developer, owner and operator today announced the expansion of its global portfolio with the acquisition of the Westin Excelsior Rome from Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. As part of the deal, the historic hotel will be renovated in the next five… Read the full press release
Signs new Long-Term Management Agreement for Historic Hotel STAMFORD, Conn., 2015-9-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced that it has agreed to sell The Westin Excelsior Rome to Katara Hospitality for €222 million ($251 million in USD). As part of the deal, the historic hotel will be renovated in… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2015-9-21 — /Travel PR News/ — One hundred years ago today (21 September 2015), Stonehenge – the most famous prehistoric monument in the world – was sold at auction for £6,600 to a local Wiltshire man, Cecil Chubb. His purchase marked a turning point in the care and protection of the ancient monument and… Read the full press release
Wellington, New Zealand, 2015-9-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The tourism industry is looking forward to seeing progress on the International Convention Centre now it has received resource consent approval. The new international-scale convention centre will create substantial economic benefits for the whole country, Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) Chief Executive Chris Roberts says. “We… Read the full press release
Moscow, 2015-9-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot PJSC (Moscow Exchange ticker: AFLT) announces operating results for Aeroflot Group («the Group») and Aeroflot — Russian Airlines («the Company») for August and the first eight months of 2015. January- August 2015 Operating Highlights Passenger traffic for Aeroflot Group in 8M 2015 was 26.3 mln, up 13.3% year-on-year. Aeroflot airline’s passenger traffic was 17.3… Read the full press release
VIENNA, 2015-9-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Kerstin Halfmann-Kleisinger will take over the management of the Sales division at Austrian Airlines as of October 1, 2015. The graduate in business administration and full-fledged airline specialist succeeds Tatjana Lulevic-Heyny, who already left the company at the end of January 2015. Andreas Otto, CCO of Austrian Airlines… Read the full press release