Bristol Airport introduces new uniform for its Customer Operations teams working in the terminal and car parks

Summer starts with a “brand” new uniform BRISTOL, 2015-5-22 — /Travel PR News/ — New uniformsPassengers using Bristol Airport this summer will notice new look uniforms for the Customer Operations teams working in the terminal and car parks, with over 100 staff wearing the specially designed clothing. The uniform is designed around the Airport’s brand… Read the full press release

Ethiopian Airlines to start flights to Cape Town, South Africa and Gaborone, Botswana as of 30 June 2015

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, 2015-5-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines, the largest airline in Africa, is pleased to announce that it has finalized preparations to start flights to Cape Town, 2nd destination in South Africa and Gaborone, Botswana as of 30 June 2015. The flights to Cape Town and Gaborone will be operated three-times-a-week as… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways expands its services to Germany with the new A350 XWB aircraft being deployed on its Doha-Munich route

Five-star airline announces second German destination for world’s newest aircraft DOHA, Qatar, 2015-5-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, the Global Launch Customer of the A350 XWB, has announced the expansion of its A350 services to Germany, with the new state-of-the-art aircraft being deployed on its Doha-Munich route. Commencing 1st October 2015, the Doha-based airline will… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways’ business jet division Qatar Executive to purchase up to 30 aircraft from Gulfstream Aerospace Corp

Up To 30 Gulfstream Aircraft To Join Qatar Executive Fleet GENEVA, Switzerland, 2015-5-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Executive – Qatar Airways’ business jet division – today announced that it has agreed to purchase up to 30 aircraft from Gulfstream Aerospace Corp as part of a Memorandum of Understanding originally announced in October of… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways announces that Scotland and Qatar will compete for the Qatar Airways Cup at Easter Road Stadium in Edinburgh on 5th June 2015

EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2015-5-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is proud to announce that Scotland and Qatar will compete for the Qatar Airways Cup at Easter Road Stadium, Edinburgh on Friday 5th June 2015. Qatar Airways has been named as the Official Match Airline Partner for this highly anticipated match, which will take place eight days… Read the full press release

George Best Belfast City Airport welcomed the arrival of the first KLM Royal Dutch Airlines flight from Amsterdam

George Best Belfast City Airport has welcomed the arrival of the first KLM Royal Dutch Airlines flight from Amsterdam. BELFAST, 2015-5-21 — /Travel PR News/ — KLM’s year round daily service to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport will provide Northern Ireland with not only direct access to the Netherlands but also to global destinations through KLM’s extensive… Read the full press release

Solage Hotels & Resorts announced the completion of a multi-million-dollar renovation to its award-winning Spa Solage at Solage Calistoga

SPA SOLAGE UNVEILS REFRESHED SERVICES AND INTEGRATED WELLNESS PROGRAMMING CALISTOGA, CALIF., 2015-5-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Solage Hotels & Resorts, a California-based hotel and resort management company, today announced the completion of a multi-million-dollar renovation to its award-winning Spa Solage, part of the company’s overall $2.3 million capital investment in its flagship property, Solage Calistoga…. Read the full press release

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® names Philip Meyer as managing director of Rosewood Hotel Georgia in Vancouver, British Columbia

Vancouver, 2015-5-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts®, one of the world’s most respected ultra-luxury hotel groups, today announced the appointment of Philip Meyer as managing director of Rosewood Hotel Georgia in Vancouver, British Columbia. In this role, Meyer will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the legendary hotel, including its… Read the full press release

Freddie Awards 2015: Aegean’s Miles+Bonus program awarded the “Up and coming / Program of the year” for Europe-Africa

GREECE, 2015-5-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Aegean’s Miles+Bonus program was awarded as the “Up and coming / Program of the year” in the geographical area of Europe-Africa, at the Freddie Awards 2015 ceremony, which was held on 30 April 2015 in Atlanta, USA. Every year, members of travel industry loyalty programs around the world… Read the full press release

Bombardier Business Aircraft releases its annual 10-year forecast for the private aviation market at EBACE in Geneva

9,000 forecasted business jet deliveries from 2015 to 2024 valued at $267 billion US GENEVA, 2015-5-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Business Aircraft released its annual 10-year forecast for the private aviation market at the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva. Current economic conditions and geopolitical issues in some markets such… Read the full press release

Bombardier Inc. announces the appointment of David M. Coleal as President, Bombardier Business Aircraft

Montréal, Canada, 2015-5-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Today, Alain Bellemare, President and Chief Executive Officer, Bombardier Inc., took another step to strengthen his leadership team with the appointment of David M. Coleal as President, Bombardier Business Aircraft, effective June 15, 2015. He succeeds Éric Martel, who is leaving the company to pursue other career… Read the full press release

NetJets Europe unveiled its first European Signature Series Bombardier Challenger 350 aircraft at the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva

GENEVA, 2015-5-20 — /Travel PR News/ — NetJets Europe – a Berkshire Hathaway-backed company, today unveiled the company’s first European Signature Series Bombardier Challenger 350 aircraft at a media briefing at the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva. Jordan Hansell, NetJets Chairman and CEO, spoke alongside Alain Bellemare, President and CEO, Bombardier… Read the full press release

Tourism New Zealand: New WW2 aviation exhibition to open in Marlborough’s Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre in 2016

A major new permanent WW2 aviation exhibition will open in the South Island region of Marlborough in 2016. AUCKLAND, 2015-5-20 — /Travel PR News/ — New Zealand Prime Minister John Key today (20.05.2015) announced a $1.5m grant to Marlborough’s Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre as part of the Government’s Tourism Growth Partnership (TGP) Fund. The grant… Read the full press release

Aeroflot Beaches-Bound Passengers get extra baggage allowance to carry diving and surfing equipment free of charge

MOSCOW, 2015-5-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot passengers flying to/from Male, Bangkok, Phuket, Ho Chi Minh up to Oct 24, 2015 (Nov 24, 2015 for return flights) get extra baggage allowance to carry diving and surfing equipment free of charge. In addition to Aeroflot’s standard baggage allowance one piece per passenger can be checked to carry certain water sports equipment. The equipment set to be transported for… Read the full press release

Tourism Industry Association New Zealand releases travel guides for visitors from Indonesia and Brazil at TRENZ 2015

WELLINGTON, 2015-5-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Two booklets that aim to help New Zealand tourism operators be better hosts to Brazilian and Indonesian visitors have been released by the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) today. The guides to getting ready for visitors from Indonesia and Brazil were released today at TRENZ 2015, the… Read the full press release

Tourism Industry Association New Zealand launches new and expanded Tourism Industry Awards

WELLINGTON, 2015-5-19 — /Travel PR News/ — A new and expanded New Zealand Tourism Industry Awards was launched today to recognise those individuals, businesses and organisations helping one of the country’s largest industries almost double annual revenue to $41 billion by 2025. The reinvigorated awards programme has been scaled up from just the two or… Read the full press release

Tourism Industry Association New Zealand: NZ’s tourism industry will need additional 36,000 full time workers by 2015

WELLINGTON, 2015-5-19 — /Travel PR News/ — By 2025 as many as 36,000 additional full time equivalent (FTE) workers will need to be directly employed in NZ’s tourism industry, new research has found. That’s an increase from the current 94,100 to about 130,000 FTEs. The research, released today at TRENZ 2015 by the Tourism Industry… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines employees to grace new uniform created by Austrian designer Marina Hoermanseder in 2016

• Berlin resident by choice won with the best concept • The bright red in the uniform will remain part of the Austrian Airlines identity • About 3,500 employees will be given a new uniform in 2016 VIENNA, 2015-5-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The new uniform, which will be worn by about 3,500 Austrian… Read the full press release

Newquay Cornwall Airport greeted passengers with warm Cornish welcome to celebrate new flight from London Stansted

Cornwall, England, 2015-5-19 — /Travel PR News/ — To celebrate the new London Stansted to Newquay Cornwall Airport route, passengers on Saturday 16 May 2015 were greeted with a warm Cornish welcome, including local treats provided by a number of Cornish businesses including Rodda’s, Boddington’s Berries, Furniss Foods, and St Austell Brewery, as well as the… Read the full press release

Honda Aircraft Company to present at the 2015 European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, Switzerland

The HondaJet makes its first appearance in Europe GENEVA, 2015-5-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Honda Aircraft Company announced today progress and HondaJet program achievements during a press conference at the 2015 European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, Switzerland. The HondaJet is making its first appearance in Europe and will begin a demonstration tour following… Read the full press release

Enterprise Holdings announces the appointment of Mike Nigro as senior vice president of European operations

LONDON, 2015-5-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Enterprise Holdings, the world’s largest vehicle rental business, today announced that Mike Nigro has been appointed as senior vice president of European operations. He previously served as managing director UK and Ireland for the past six years and will be taking over from Jim Burrell, who is retiring from the… Read the full press release

First Leeds’ network of 400 buses now all provide low-floor accessible service

LEEDS, UK, 2015-5-19 — /Travel PR News/ — BUS users on First Leeds services can now benefit from accessible services across the network following an announcement made by the operator today. With the last “step-entrance” Volvo Olympian bus donated to Keighley Bus Museum, First Leeds’ network of 400 buses now all provide low-floor, accessible service…. Read the full press release

Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events to host free summer workouts at Millennium Park

Chicagoans and visitors will enjoy outdoor Tai Chi, Yoga, Pilates and Zumba® classes all summer CHICAGO, 2015-5-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Jump start your weekend with the Summer Workouts in Millennium Park on Saturdays, June 6–September 5, beginning at 7am. Guests are invited to stretch, kick and dance the summer away each Saturday as… Read the full press release

Chicago: Summer Film Series returns to Millennium Park, Tuesdays, June 23 – September 1, at 6:30pm

Eleven blockbuster films help celebrate summer’s biggest events and mark some 2015 milestones CHICAGO, 2015-5-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Chicagoans and visitors alike are invited to enjoy outdoor movies downtown as the popular Summer Film Series returns toMillennium Park, Tuesdays, June 23 – September 1, at 6:30pm. Guests may take a seat at the… Read the full press release

The Maldives teams up with PVR Cinemas pan-India for video campaign to further increase Indians visiting Maldives

MALDIVES, 2015-5-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC)has tied up with PVR Cinemas pan-India for a 2-week video campaign that will run in all major cinema halls of the PVR auditoriums. The promotion had been timed around the beginning of the summer holiday season in India to catch… Read the full press release

Lufthansa to serve Glasgow from Munich once a week from 16 May 2015

Once a week from Munich to Scotland MUNICH, 2015-5-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Glasgow is the newest summer destination of Lufthansa from Munich. From 16 May 2015, the city of music and design will be served once a week under flight number LH 2518. The Airbus A319 will take off respectively at 15:10, thus… Read the full press release

Aeroflot announces scientific breakthrough in its security dogs unit to detect explosive and dangerous substances

MOSCOW, 2015-5-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot reports breakthrough results of scientific research involving its security dogs unit. A new method to detect explosive and dangerous substances has got scientific proof and a relative patent. New cancer diagnostics research data have been revealed. Both advances have been accomplished by joint effort of Aeroflot’s dog security service and major Russian scientists. Together… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines launches new nonstop service between Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Oakland International Airport (OAK) starting November 1, 2015

AIRLINE’S SIXTH NEW OAK FLIGHT THIS YEAR 3RD DAILY DALLAS LOVE FLIGHT ALSO ADDED Oakland, CA, 2015-5-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines has announced that it will begin new nonstop service linking Atlanta with the San Francisco Bay Area with new flights between Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Oakland International Airport (OAK) beginning November… Read the full press release

Etihad Airways appoints Mr Iwan Kip as General Manager for Indonesia, based in Jakarta

Abu Dhabi, 2015-5-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has appointed Mr Iwan Kip as General Manager for Indonesia, based in Jakarta. Mr Kip, who has more than 10 years of travel industry experience, takes up the role after two years as Etihad Airways’ Manager Direct Sales… Read the full press release

Embraer Executive Jets’ newest mid-light jet the Legacy 450 makes its European debut at the 15th EBACE in Geneva, Switzerland, May 19-21

Geneva, Switzerland, 2015-5-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Embraer Executive Jets’ newest mid-light jet, the Legacy 450, is making its European debut at the 15th European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE). The aircraft landed today at Geneva International Airport and will be on the static display at Geneva’s Palexpo Exhibition Center, in Switzerland, May… Read the full press release