The Ritz-Carlton publishes its 1,000th travel tip on Foursquare

The Ritz-Carlton posts the 1,000 Global Travel Tip on Foursquare CHEVY CHASE, MD, 2015-6-25 — /Travel PR News/ — In a milestone moment, The Ritz-Carlton has published its 1,000th travel tip on Foursquare. The brand’s Foursquare campaign, entitled “World Concierge” enable travelers to immediately receive well-curated information as they ‘check-in’ at iconic landmarks and places… Read the full press release

IATA called for governments, safety regulators and industry to take action to drive aviation connectivity and infrastructure development in Africa

Nairobi, 2015-6-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for governments, safety regulators and industry to take action to drive aviation connectivity and infrastructure development in Africa for the economic and social development of the continent. “Africa is set to be one of the fastest-growing aviation regions over the next 20 years,… Read the full press release

Coca-Cola, Renew Merchandise, and the Hudson Group join Chicago Department of Aviation at the 2015 Airports Going Green Conference, October 25-28

CHICAGO, 2015-6-25 — /Travel PR News/ — This year the sustainability leaders at Coca-Cola, Renew Merchandise, and the Hudson Group will join the Chicago Department of Aviation at the 2015 Airports Going Green Conference, October 25-28, in Chicago. Attendees will have a unique opportunity to hear the success stories of these companies, see products and… Read the full press release

Qatar Duty Free accredited ISO 22000 for its 600-seat restaurant with production facilities Marché in Hamad International Airport

Certificate awarded in recognition of consistent quality, authentic food and service at Qatar Duty Free’s Marché Restaurant DOHA, Qatar, 2015-6-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Duty Free (QDF) has been accredited ISO 22000 for its 600-seat restaurant with production facilities Marché, in Hamad International Airport (HIA), recognising its commitment to quality, cleanliness and service. The road… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines supports the LGBT community through its celebration of LGBT Pride Month in June

Southwest Airlines and Accenture co-host an LGBT Pride Month event featuring retired NBA player and LGBT Advocate Jason Collins who will share his personal journey as the first openly gay player in the NBA DALLAS, 2015-6-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) shows its continued commitment to the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,… Read the full press release

Culina, Modern Italian at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills brings talented Sommelier Rebekah Turpin to oversee its wine program

Turpin to bring fresh flavour to acclaimed Italian restaurant’s wine program Los Angeles, 2015-6-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Culina, Modern Italian is getting a fresh face for summer with the addition of talented Sommelier Rebekah Turpin, who will be overseeing the wine program at the Cal-Italian restaurant known for its crudo bar and soulful housemade pastas…. Read the full press release

Auckland Airport announces the winners of its 2015 Airline of the Year Award and 2015 Aeronautical Service Provider Award

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 2015-6-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport has announced the winners of its 2015 Airline of the Year Award and 2015 Aeronautical Service Provider Award. Judy Nicholl, General Manager Aeronautical Operations, says the annual awards recognise excellence by the service providers and airlines at Auckland Airport. “The Aeronautical Service Provider Award… Read the full press release

Aer Rianta International and LS Travel Retail Pacific offer new duty free shopping experience in Auckland Airport

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 2015-6-24 — /Travel PR News/ — New Zealand’s new duty free shopping experience starts from 29 June 2015, with the arrival of Auckland Airport’s two new international duty free retailers, Aer Rianta International and LS Travel Retail Pacific. Aer Rianta International will trade as “The Loop Duty Free” and LS Travel Retail… Read the full press release

Lufthansa First Class passengers and Lufthansa Private Jet guests can now take Porsche 911 or Panamera for a spin through Munich while waiting for their next take-off

Porsche First Class excitement now from Munich too MUNICH, 2015-6-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Lufthansa First Class passengers and Lufthansa Private Jet guests can now enliven the waiting time before their next take-off with a special experience – by taking a Porsche 911 or Panamera for a spin through Munich, the sub-Alpine landscape or… Read the full press release

Topflight starts its Italian summer charter programme from George Best Belfast City Airport to Verona

BELFAST, 2015-6-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Topflight, Ireland’s Italian Specialist, kicked off its Italian summer charter programme from George Best Belfast City Airport to Verona on Saturday 20th June, offering great choice and value on holidays to Italy all summer season. Flying direct from George Best Belfast City Airport to Verona, Topflight’s clients can… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways became the first airline to ever display five aircraft on static display at the Paris Air Show

Qatar Airways awarded Airline of the Year, Best Airline in the Middle East and Best Business Class Airline Seat at the 2015 Skytrax Awards Qatar Airways and Boeing announced a firm order for 10 777-8Xs and four 777 freighters and stations five aircraft on static display at Le Bourget Group Chief Executive of Qatar Airways,… Read the full press release

Jetstar to start flying to regional destinations in New Zealand from December this year

Jetstar services to regional New Zealand starting in December this year. New flights will bring low fares competition to monopoly domestic routes around the country.  A network of at least four initial regional destinations operated by Q300 turbo-prop aircraft. SYDNEY, 2015-6-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Jetstar has today announced plans to start flying to… Read the full press release

Enterprise Rent-A-Car recognized two outstanding collision repair centers with its 2014 Best Length of Rental (LOR) Awards at St. Louis

ST. LOUIS, 2015-6-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Enterprise Rent-A-Car recognized two outstanding collision repair centers with its 2014 Best Length of Rental (LOR) Awards. Presented during a special joint meeting at Enterprise’s global headquarters in St. Louis, the two recipients are both members of Axalta Business Councils, which promote an environment where collision repair professionals can… Read the full press release

Numerous awards and accolades for Four Seasons Hotel Singapore during its Platinum 20th year anniversary

SINGAPORE, 2015-6-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Celebrating its Platinum 20th year, Four Seasons Hotel Singapore holds a significant place in brand history as one of the first Four Seasons hotels to open in the Asia Pacific region, consistently cementing its well-loved status with numerous awards and accolades. In an unequivocal affirmation of unparalleled standards… Read the full press release

Tourism Industry Association New Zealand will host series of Regional Tourism Summits across 13 locations around the country

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND, 2015-6-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Tourism operators around New Zealand are being offered the opportunity to get face-to-face with industry leaders at a series of Regional Tourism Summits organised by the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand. Starting in Paihia on 29 June, TIA will take the one-day events to 13 locations around… Read the full press release

Wizz Air orders 110 Airbus A321neo aircraft with deliveries to start in 2019

Provides fleet expansion to capitalize on growth opportunity in CEE Budapest, HUNGARY, 2015-6-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, announced today that, following a competitive selection process, it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus S.A.S. relating to the purchase of 110 Airbus A321neo… Read the full press release

Autograph Collection Hotels welcomes luxurious boutique property in the heart of Lucerne to its collection, The Hotel

Discerning collection of independent hotels expands to include its second design property in Switzerland, located in the heart of Lucerne Lucerne, Switzerland, 2015-6-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International’s exclusive portfolio of hotels recognised for celebrating individuality, is set to welcome a luxurious new boutique property to its collection on 8 July 2015…. Read the full press release

Ethiopian Airlines inaugurates three times a week flights to Dublin and Los Angeles

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, 2015-6-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines, the largest airline in Africa, is pleased to announce that it has started flights to Dublin and Los Angeles on 19 June 2015. Ethiopian flights to Dublin and Los Angeles are operated three times a week with the ultra- modern Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which offers… Read the full press release

Airevents and airberlin give aviation fans an extraordinary insight into the “fascination of flying”

Premiere of the Airevents Flight Academy on 5th September 2015  BERLIN, 2015-6-22 — /Travel PR News/ — What keeps a 70-ton Airbus in the air? How efficient are aircraft? What happens in the event of a storm or turbulence? The Airevents Flight Academy will answer these and other questions on 5th September 2015 at Berlin… Read the full press release

airberlin and Jet Airways extend codeshare agreement

airberlin and Jet Airways extend codeshare agreement to six cities in India BERLIN, 2015-6-22 — /Travel PR News/ — airberlin and Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, have extended their codeshare agreement with immediate effect. Germany’s second largest airline will now place its AB code on six routes which are operated by Jet Airways to… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to launch new daily All-First Class service from Doha to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia to coincide with the start of Ramadan

New third daily flight will be served by an All-Premium Class Airbus A319 and takes frequency to Jeddah up to 21 times a week DOHA, Qatar, 2015-6-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has announced the launch of a new daily All-First Class service from its hub in Doha to Jeddah in the Kingdom of Saudi… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to operate six flights per week between Amsterdam and Doha

Five-star airline will operate six flights per week between the two capitals Inaugural flight welcomed by traditional water salute in Dutch capital AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, 2015-6-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, the award-winning five-star airline, has commenced services between Amsterdam and Doha with the inaugural flight landing at Schiphol Airport on Tuesday 16 June,… Read the full press release

Qatar Executive gears up for one of its busiest seasons of the year as religious travellers plan their trips to Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah during the Holy month of Ramadan

Religious travellers offered the flexibility to book as little as four hours in advance of travel with Qatar Airways’ private jet division Doha, QATAR, 2015-6-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Executive, Qatar Airways’ private jet division, prepares for one of its busiest seasons of the year as religious travellers plan their trips to Saudi Arabia to… Read the full press release

Dragonair named “World’s Best Regional Airline” in the annual Skytrax World Airline Awards™

HONG KONG, 2015-6-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Dragonair is delighted to have been named “World’s Best Regional Airline” in the annual Skytrax World Airline Awards™ – the fourth time the carrier has received the honour. No other airline has achieved this feat since this category was added to the awards in 2010. In a… Read the full press release

Embraer completed its acquisition of a new subsidiary Embraer Aero Seating Technologies which provides luxury seating solutions for the aviation industry

Paris, France, 2015-6-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Embraer announced today the completion of its acquisition of a new subsidiary, Embraer Aero Seating Technologies. Embraer progressively acquired its ownership stake in the Company, headquartered in Irwindale, California, which provides luxury seating solutions for the aviation industry. Embraer further announced today a new manufacturing facility for this… Read the full press release

Embraer 2015-2034 Market Outlook: 6,350 New Jets expected to be delivered in the 70 to 130-Seat Segment

Paris, France, 2015-6-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Embraer has released its 2015-2034 Market Outlook which details forecasted deliveries of new aircraft over the next twenty years. The report focuses on the 70 to 130-seat capacity category which is valued at USD300 billion during that period.  Embraer projects deliveries of 6,350 jets – 2,250 units… Read the full press release

Embraer starts assembling the first of the E-Jets E2 family an E190-E2 at the company’s factory in São José dos Campos 2 years after the launch of the program

São José dos Campos – SP, 2015-6-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Two years after the launch of the program, at the Air Show in Le Bourget, Paris, the first of the E-Jets E2 family, an E190-E2, is beginning to be assembled at the company’s factory in São José dos Campos. Embraer has already received… Read the full press release

China’s Guizhou Province locally-owned Colorful Guizhou Airlines orders 17 E190s from Embraer at the 51st International Paris Air Show

Paris, France, 2015-6-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Embraer S.A. announced today at the 51st International Paris Air Show that it has concluded an agreement for 17 E190s with Colorful Guizhou Airlines, the first locally-owned airline in China’s Guizhou Province. The contract is for seven firm orders, which will be included in Embraer’s 2015 second-quarter… Read the full press release

Paris Air Show: Embraer signs with United Airlines to add additional E175 jets to the United Express fleet

São José dos Campos, Brazil, 2015-6-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Embraer S.A. announced today at the 51st International Paris Air Show an agreement with United Airlines to add additional E175 jets to the United Express fleet. The agreement consists of ten firm orders, which will be included in Embraer’s 2015 second-quarter backlog. Additionally, Embraer… Read the full press release

Calgary-based WestJet Encore signed a firm order for six Bombardier Q400 aircraft valued at approximately US$200 million

Canadian carrier exercises options as it  prepares for the milestone delivery of the 500thBombardier Q400 aircraft in June Growth of WestJet Encore’s fleet to 36 Q400aircraft follows expansion of service to eastern Canada TORONTO, 2015-6-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today that Calgary-based WestJet Encore Ltd. has signed a firm order… Read the full press release