KLM Royal Dutch Airlines introduced its first app for the Apple Watch; launch precedes the rollout of Apple Watch in the Netherlands this Friday

Amstelveen, 2015-7-16 — /Travel PR News/ — KLM Royal Dutch Airlines today introduced its first app for the Apple Watch. Travellers with an Apple Watch now have access to the most important flight information on their wrist. Launching the new KLM app precedes the rollout of the Apple Watch in the Netherlands this Friday. Apple Watch proves to… Read the full press release

CEOs representing Europe’s five largest airline groups met with EU Transport Commissioner Violeta Bulc to discuss her new EU Aviation Strategy

Airline CEOs meet with EU Transport Commissioner Violeta Bulc to discuss her new EU Aviation Strategy LONDON, 2015-7-16 — /Travel PR News/ — CEOs representing Europe’s five largest airline groups – Air France KLM, easyJet, International Airlines Group, Lufthansa Group and Ryanair – today met with EU Transport Commissioner Violeta Bulc to discuss her new… Read the full press release

Swissport forms new joint venture Swissport Cargo Services Graz to provide cargo services at Graz Airport in Austria

Opfikon, Switzerland, 2015-7-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport Cargo Services Graz will provide comprehensive cargo services at Graz Airport in Austria. The newly formed joint venture will handle approximately 10.000 tonnes of air cargo per year for its customers – airlines and freight-forwarders. Clients at Graz Airport will benefit from further improved quality standards… Read the full press release

3rd Int’l Conference on Financing for Development: UNWTO: Tourism’s underrepresentation in international financing for development flows remains a critical hurdle to overcome in order to fully deploy its development potential

Despite its wide-reaching socio-economic impacts, tourism still receives limited attention as a tool for development.On the occasion of the Third International Conference on Financing for Development (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 13-16 July), UNWTO calls for higher support for tourism in international financing for development flows to maximize the sector´s contribution to sustainable development across the globe. … Read the full press release

The winners of the 2015 PATA Grand and Gold Awards announced

BANGKOK, 2015-7-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2015 PATA Grand and Gold Awards. Proudly supported and sponsored by the Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) for the last 20 years, this year’s awards recognise the achievements of 25 separate organisations and individuals. PATA will present 29 Grand… Read the full press release

Hospitality consulting firm Horwath HTL and PATA partner for the organisation of the PATA Investment Forum in Bangalore, India

BANGKOK, 2015-7-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and hospitality consulting firm, Horwath HTL, today announced a joint partnership for the organisation of the PATA Investment Forum taking place in concurrent with PATA Travel Mart 2015, in Bangalore, India, on Monday, September 7, 2015 from 1400-1730 hrs. Mario Hardy, CEO, PATA, said, “The state of Karnataka… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways, Hamad Medical Corporation, Hamad International Airport ran 3-day ‘Beat the Heat’ campaign aimed to raise awareness about safety measures during summer heat

HMC educates Qatar Airways group staff about safety measures to be taken during the summer DOHA, Qatar, 2015-7-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways in partnership with Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) and Hamad International Airport (HIA) launched and ran a three-day ‘Beat the Heat’ campaign last week at HIA. The campaign – which involved a mobile… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Cargo to introduce the first 747 freighter to its expanding fleet on 1 August 2015

Additional freighter will enhance airline’s oversized cargo carrying capacity The 747F will complement Qatar Airways Cargo’s expanding freighter fleet DOHA, Qatar, 2015-7-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Cargo will introduce the first 747 freighter to its expanding fleet on 1 August 2015 to further enhance its global on-demand charter services. The B747-400BCF will complement the… Read the full press release

Tourism Australia launches short film aimed at encouraging more visitors to include Indigenous tourism experiences

SYDNEY, 2015-7-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Tourism Australia is today launching a new, short film aimed at encouraging more domestic and international visitors to include Indigenous tourism experiences as part of an Australian holiday. Entitled Aboriginal Australia: Our Country is waiting for you, the film was created in collaboration with renowned Australian filmmakers Brendan… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Amman announces the promotion of Mali Carow to Hotel Manager

Amman, Jordan, 2015-7-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Amman announces the promotion of Mali Carow to Hotel Manager, where she will take on the role of overseeing and managing the day-to-day operations at the property in Amman. Mali joined the team in Amman in May 2014 as Food & Beverage Director, overseeing all kitchens,… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Lanai joins Great Golf Resorts of the World’s collection of marquee golf properties

Hawaii, Lanai at Manele Bay, 2015-7-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Recognising Four Seasons Resort Lanai as the very best in must-play, must-stay experiences, Great Golf Resorts of the World has added the exclusive Hawaii golf destination and breathtaking Jack Nicklaus signature golf experience to its collection of marquee properties. Carefully curated, Great Golf Resorts… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Macao Cotai Strip launches special promotional campaign to commemorate its 7th Anniversary

Exclusive savings, lucky draws, special gifts and more for guests to celebrate the Hotel’s milestone anniversary in August 2015 Macau, China, 2015-7-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip will commemorate its 7th Anniversary on August 28, 2015 with the launch of a special promotional campaign. Throughout the month of August, the Hotel,… Read the full press release

GBTA Foundation whitepaper: As the hotel industry transition to new technological advancements, it is also critical that hotels do not lose sight of the importance of customer service

ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2015-7-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Business travelers are generally open to new technological advancements that will improve their hotel booking and staying experience, however there are some concerns around adoption rates among older travelers, according to a new whitepaper from the GBTA Foundation, the education and research arm of the Global Business Travel Association… Read the full press release

IHG® to open new 240-room Holiday Inn Express hotel in the heart of Bangkok’s Chinatown

New 240-room Holiday Inn Express Bangkok Chinatown will cater to value-conscious travellers who want to explore Bangkok’s colourful heritage  DENHAM, UK, 2015-7-15 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Grand Uniland Company Limited to open a new Holiday Inn Express hotel in… Read the full press release

Metrolink and Orange County Transportation Authority partner to offer OC Fair Express for those attending the 125th edition of the OC Fair

With valid Metrolink tickets and passes, people ride the OC Fair Express for free! LOS ANGELES, 2015-7-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Metrolink and the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) have teamed up to offer the OC Fair Express for those heading to the 125th edition of the OC Fair. Passengers along Metrolink’s Orange County and Inland… Read the full press release

Chicago Department of Aviation hosts its 2nd Annual Sustainable Foods Happy Hour! at Airports Going Green this October

​CHICAGO, 2015-7-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Sustainability involves all the senses – seeing inspiring presentations, tasting delicious foods and brews and delighting in their aromas, listening to great music, and touching newly woven fabrics and products made from recycled materials. Join us in Chicago this October at Airports Going Green when the Chicago Department… Read the full press release

Historic Scotland: Enjoy a royal reception at Holyrood Park this Sunday 19th July for a free Living History event with Mary, Queen of Scots and her husband Henry, Lord Darnley

Join Historic Scotland for a free Living History event in Edinburgh this weekend. Scotland, 2015-7-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Visitors will get a royal reception to Holyrood Park this Sunday 19th July as Mary, Queen of Scots and her husband Henry, Lord Darnley take to the park for some Royal Pursuits. From feasting to… Read the full press release

Stirling Castle is set to explore its French Connections on 18th and 19th July with a series of special events and exhibitions

Art and history lovers in for a treat at Stirling Castle’s French Connection weekend! Scotland, 2015-7-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Stirling Castle is set to explore its French Connections this weekend (18th and 19th July) with a series of special events and exhibitions. In the 500th year since the birth of one of the… Read the full press release

Dr Beccy Bowden appointed new director Heathrow Community Fund

LONDON, 2015-7-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Heathrow Community Fund has appointed a new Director, Dr Beccy Bowden, to develop the future potential of the grant-making charity and its work in communities local to Heathrow Airport. The new appointment comes as the Fund announced its half-year grant awards of more than £283,000 in the first… Read the full press release

Qantas will commence special relief flights from Bali tonight to assist in bringing Jetstar customers back to Australia

SYDNEY, 2015-7-14 — /Travel PR News/ — In supporting Jetstar, Qantas will commence special relief flights from Bali tonight to assist in bringing Jetstar customers back to Australia. Qantas, which does not usually operate scheduled services to Bali, will charter two special relief flights from Bali to Perth tonight and tomorrow. The Boeing 737-800 aircraft… Read the full press release

Jetstar works with Qantas to get more flights in and out of Bali to help bring another 2,400 customers back to Australia

SYDNEY, 2015-7-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Jetstar will more than double seat capacity out of Bali tomorrow, to help bring another 2,400 customers back to Australia. Jetstar has worked with Qantas to get more flights in and out of Bali and is using larger aircraft, and will now operate 18 flights in and out… Read the full press release

IATA calls for development of comprehensive policy for aviation aligned with Indian Gov’s stated intention to make it easier to do business in India

Delhi, 2015-7-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called for the development of a comprehensive policy for aviation aligned with the Indian Government’s stated intention to make it easier to do business in India. The objective is to allow India to derive maximum social and economic benefits as its aviation… Read the full press release

Aeroflot named one of the world’s 20 leading airlines by passenger traffic by Air Transport World

MOSCOW, 2015-7-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot (Moscow Exchange ticker: AFLT) has been named as one of the world’s 20 leading airlines by passenger traffic by Air Transport World (ATW). Russia’s flag carrier has significantly strengthened its international position year-on-year, climbing five places and ranking ahead of peers including Qantas, Thai Airways and Iberia with 20.2 bln RPKs in the first… Read the full press release

Airport expansion: Gatwick Airport’s Sir Roy McNulty says Airports Commission’s analysis fell short in a number of important areas

Gatwick strengths and Heathrow challenges both underplayed Gatwick believes these shortcomings have led to a flawed conclusion Only expansion at Gatwick can actually be delivered LONDON, 2015-7-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Chair of the Gatwick Airport Board Sir Roy McNulty today outlined the airport’s response to the Airports Commission’s final report saying the Commission’s… Read the full press release

South African Airways becomes the official carrier for the Trek4Mandela Expedition

Pledge your support and help keep a girl child in school Johannesburg, 2015-7-14 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways is proud to be the official carrier for the Trek4Mandela Expedition, where an intrepid group of mountain climbers will be trekking up Mount Kilimanjaro to raise funds in support of improving the lives of young girls… Read the full press release

South African Airways launches the African Choices Film Festival on board across its wide body fleet’s in-flight entertainment systems

African Choices Film Festival aims to promote African filmmaking globally Johannesburg, 2015-7-14 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways (SAA) will this week launch the African Choices Film Festival on board across its wide body fleet’s in-flight entertainment systems. The festival is aimed at exposing African filmmaking to a potential global audience of approximately… Read the full press release

IHG announces the Staybridge Suites® brand’s Family Weekend Getaway contest

Upscale Extended Stay Brand Gives Families the Chance to Win Long Weekend Getaway ATLANTA, 2015-7-14 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announces the Staybridge Suites®brand’s Family Weekend Getaway contest – part of the Long Live Long Weekends campaign encouraging American families to hit the road… Read the full press release

Peruvian Airlines’ branded fares and ancillaries now available to Travelport-connected travel agents worldwide

Travelport’s Rich Content and Branding merchandising tool enables fast-growing carrier to effectively market fares and products  Mexico City, 2015-7-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport (NYSE: TVPT), a leading Travel Commerce Platform providing distribution, technology, payment and other solutions for the $8 trillion global travel and tourism industry,  and Peruvian Airlines, one of Latin America’s… Read the full press release

SpringHill Suites by Marriott launches its award-winning Comfort Zone experience at Dulles International Airport

Bethesda, Md.,2015-7-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Just in time to help make summer travel a breeze, SpringHill Suites by Marriott has launched its award-winning Comfort Zone experience at Dulles International Airport. This is the brand’s first zone to capture 100 percent of departing passengers, transforming all three of Dulles International Airport’s security checkpoints. With… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Amman wins two 2015 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards: ranked #3 Top City Hotel in Africa & the Middle East & included in the list of the Top 100 Hotels worldwide

Amman, Jordan, 2015-7-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Amman has once again cemented its position as Jordan’s most prestigious hospitality address, taking home two 2015 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards. Every year Travel + Leisure readers vote for their favourite hotels, resorts, airlines, cruise lines, tour operators and more in the annual Travel… Read the full press release