#IWANTTOGOWHERE, the new image promotion campaign by S7 Airlines

Novosibirsk, Russia, 2015-3-19 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a member of the oneworld® global aviation alliance, launches the image promotion campaign #IWANTTOGOWHERE, starting from March 16, 2015. Travelling all over the world became an integral part of our lives. We go on business trips, fly to visit our friends, go on vacations using familiar… Read the full press release

VisitEngland launches industry wide consultation on the future growth strategy for the tourism industry in England

At an event at the start of English Tourism Week yesterday, VisitEngland launched an industry wide consultation on the future growth strategy for the tourism industry in England. LONDON, 2015-3-19 — /Travel PR News/ — This consultation will set the stage for a mid-term refresh of the Strategic Framework for Tourism 2010-2020 launched by VisitEngland… Read the full press release

VisitEngland: Matthew Henderson from Beamish Museum in County Durham becomes England’s Tourism Superstar 2015

LONDON, 2015-3-19 — /Travel PR News/ — As English Tourism Week gets underway VisitEngland is delighted to announce that Matthew Henderson from Beamish Museum in County Durham has come top of a public vote to become England’s Tourism Superstar 2015. Matthew went up against ten other short-listed nominees in a public vote run by the… Read the full press release

Raffles Hotels & Resorts opened Raffles Jakarta at the heart of Jakarta’s golden triangle, 25% off for guests staying from 16 March 2015 – 30 June 2015

Raffles Hotels & Resorts strengthens its Asian portfolio with the opening of Raffles Jakarta JAKARTA, 2015-3-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Opening on Monday 16 March 2015, Raffles Jakarta will stand as a beacon above the thriving commercial hub of Kuningan. The hotel is exclusively linked to the new Ciputra Artpreneur Centre, a landmark development… Read the full press release

Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney Airport to open its doors late-March 2015

Bringing leisure and business travellers closer to home. New South Wales, Australia, 2015-3-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Built to bring the spacious comfort of apartment-style accommodation to the busiest airport# in Australia and a bustling business district, Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney Airport is set to open its doors late-March 2015. Less than one kilometre from Sydney… Read the full press release

TFE Hotels to establish new-build, next-generation Vibe hotel in North Sydney

Vibe Hotel North Sydney – the next hub of inspiration and connection, due to arrive in 2017. New South Wales, Australia, 2015-3-19 — /Travel PR News/ — TFE (Toga Far East) Hotels is completing a management agreement to establish a new-build, next-generation Vibe hotel as part of Cromwell Property Group’s redevelopment of Northpoint Tower, addressing demand… Read the full press release

Jersey: Radisson Blu and La Villette Hotel crowned overall winners in Jersey and Guernsey by C.I. Travel Group and Feefo

JERSEY, 2015-3-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The first truly independent Channel Island accommodation awards have been announced, with Radisson Blu and La Villette Hotel being crowned overall winners in Jersey and Guernsey respectively. C.I. Travel Group, in partnership with online review portal Feefo, is behind the scheme to highlight customer service excellence in the Channel… Read the full press release

Coalition of aviation groups calls on the House and Senate Appropriations Committees to reassert the vital role contract air traffic control towers play in improving safety and saving taxpayer dollars

Alexandria, VA, 2015-3-19 — /Travel PR News/ — A coalition of aviation groups, including the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE)/U.S. Contract Tower Association (USCTA), have written leaders of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees to reassert the vital role that contract air traffic control towers play in improving safety and saving taxpayer dollars, and made… Read the full press release

VisitBritain: 2015 marks the 150th anniversary of the publication of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

26 November 2015 marks the 150th anniversary of the publication of one of the most enchanting works of literature: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. LONDON, 2015-3-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, better known as Lewis Carroll, famously first outlined his story to the ten-year-old Alice Liddell – the inspiration for the tale – as… Read the full press release

The Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA): UK’s most popular, iconic attractions report 6.5% increase of the visitors in 2014 vs 2013 figures

UK VISITORS ATTRACTIONS SEE 6.5% INCREASE IN VISITOR NUMBERS IN 2014 – London sees 7.11% increase – LONDON, 2015-3-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA) announced its members’ visitor figures for 2014 today (Monday, March 16, 2015), which saw an average increase of 6.5% on 2013 visitor numbers. Scottish attractions… Read the full press release

The Rezidor Hotel Group’s Annual Report 2014 and Sustainability Report 2014 (downloads)

Brussels, Belgium, 2015-3-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the most dynamic hotel companies worldwide, has published its Annual Report 2014 and Sustainability Report 2014. The publications can be downloaded here:   Annual Report 2014 Sustainability Report 2014   For further information please contact: Christiane Reiter, Senior Director Corporate Communication, Christiane.Reiter@rezidor.com Inge… Read the full press release

Wyndham Vacation Rentals: TOPS’L Beach & Racquet Resort will again host the 32nd Annual Helen Drake Invitational tennis tournament, April 15-19, 2015

TOPS’L Beach & Racquet Resort welcomes Helen Drake Invitational for 32nd consecutive year  Miramar Beach, Fla., 2015-3-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Vacation Rentals®, the world’s largest professional manager of vacation rentals and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), today announced that TOPS’L Beach & Racquet Resort, a ResortQuest by Wyndham Vacation Rentals managed… Read the full press release

Whistler Blackcomb: Top Athletes From Around The Globe To Compete On The Big Stage At The World Ski And Snowboard Festival April 10-19, 2015

WHISTLER, BC, 2015-3-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Top ranked snowboarders went head to head at Whistler Blackcomb this past weekend in Canada’s longest running snowboard competition, the Showcase Showdown, presented by Monster Energy, Burton Snowboards and Vans. This year’s competition featured a Canadiana themed big air contest. After being postponed on Saturday March 14, 2015, due to… Read the full press release

Hyatt Hotels Corporation to convert Tbilisi national heritage monument into a Hyatt Regency hotel

Plans in place to convert a Tbilisi national heritage monument into a Hyatt Regency hotel CHICAGO, 2015-3-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Rustaveli Property Ltd for a Hyatt Regency hotel in Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia, which is expected to open in… Read the full press release

The first stage of Bahrain International Airport’s (BIA) passenger terminal building construction officially launched

Muharraq, Bahrain, 2015-3-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications signs Contract of First Enabling Works for Passenger Terminal Building at Bahrain International Airport The first stage of Bahrain International Airport’s (BIA)  passenger terminal construction has officially launched with the commencement of enabling works on the Airport grounds. This development comes following the… Read the full press release

Fraport AG’s supervisory board to recommend an increased EUR 1.35 per share dividend for fiscal 2014 at the company’s AGM

AGM to Decide on Dividend Increase of 10 Euro Cents to €1.35 per Share Frankfurt am Main, 2015-3-18 — /Travel PR News/ — At its regular board meeting on Monday, 16th of March, the Fraport AG supervisory board approved Fraport AG’s annual financial statements for 2014 and the Fraport Group’s annual statements. For the fiscal year… Read the full press release

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport now allows travelers to book parking space before arrival with the launch of new online parking reservation system

Up to 50 percent discounts available for online booking ATLANTA, 2015-3-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport today introduced an online parking reservation system that allows travelers to reserve a space in selected parking lots before arriving at the world’s busiest airport. The new online reservation program also offers a significant discount to travelers parking… Read the full press release

Indianapolis International Airport: Vacation Express starts new international nonstop flight from IND to Cancun, Mexico

INDIANAPOLIS, 2015-3-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Indianapolis International Airport (IND) celebrated its new international nonstop flight from IND this morning with an inaugural flight to Cancun by way of Vacation Express. Vacation Express will operate weekly flights to Cancun through August 2, departing from IND on Sundays and returning on Saturdays. Since early 2014, the… Read the full press release

JSC Aeroflot voted Best Russian Airline for the third year running at Condé Nast Traveller Readers Choice awards

Moscow, 2015-3-18 — /Travel PR News/ — JSC Aeroflot («the Company», Moscow Exchange ticker: AFLT) has been voted Best Russian Airline for the third year running at the highly influential Condé Nast Traveller Readers Choice awards. The Condé Nast Traveller awards are among the most coveted accolades in the travel industry, with nominees and winners chosen directly by readers of the… Read the full press release

MSC Orchestra reached the shores of New South Wales, Australia receiving a warm welcome from Sydney-siders

Geneva, 2015-3-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Following her Asian maiden calls on her 33-night maiden voyage from Dubai to Fremantle, MSC Orchestra today reached the shores of New South Wales, receiving a warm welcome from Sydney-siders. MSC Orchestra made her first Australian debut in Brisbane on 15 March before sailing into Sydney’s iconic harbour, cruising by… Read the full press release

San Francisco International Airport honored with multiple awards for its concessions and amenities programs in the Airport Revenue News 2015 Best Airport & Concession Awards program

Airport honored for best overall concession program SAN FRANCISCO, 2015-3-17 — /Travel PR News/ — San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has been honored with multiple awards for its concessions and amenities programs in the Airport Revenue News (ARN) 2015 Best Airport & Concession Awards program.  SFO was honored with the following awards: Best Overall Concessions Program Amenities… Read the full press release

CVG won Best Concession Management Team category and recognized for Best Amenities in the Small Airport Category at the Airport Revenue News Conference and Exhibition

Wins Best Concession Management Team and Recognized for Best Amenities Hebron, KY, 2015-3-17 — /Travel PR News/ — At the Airport Revenue News Conference and Exhibition, CVG won the Best Concession Management Team category and was recognized for Best Amenities in the Small Airport Category. Dave Kellerman and Corinne Reynolds comprise our concession management team…. Read the full press release

Martinair Cargo to scale back its fleet by June 2016 and will continue as a freighter operator for Air France-KLM-Martinair Cargo

Martinair Cargo is to scale back its fleet by June 2016 and will continue as a freighter operator for Air France-KLM-Martinair Cargo using three Boeing 747-ERFs and a Boeing 747-BCF. The company has reached this decision after thorough deliberation with all the parties involved. Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2015-3-17 — /Travel PR News/ — In September 2014, Air France-KLM-Martinair… Read the full press release

Travel Alberta: Visitors can follow in the footsteps of world class athletes with Tourism Canmore Kananaskis’ new Learn to be a Biathlete program at The Canmore Nordic Centre

Alberta, Canada, 2015-3-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Olympic legacy lives on in Alberta and now visitors can follow in the footsteps of world class athletes with Tourism Canmore Kananaskis’ new Learn to be a Biathlete program at The Canmore Nordic Centre. Biathlon is an Olympic winter sport that combines freestyle cross-country skiing (or running… Read the full press release

The European Aviation Safety Agency published its proposals for the future of the aviation regulatory system

Cologne, Germany, 2015-3-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The European Aviation Safety Agency published today its proposals for the future of the aviation regulatory system. These proposals, presented as an ‘EASA Opinion’, are the outcome of consultation with stakeholders which started in September 2014. Among others, EASA proposes that when national authorities have a lack… Read the full press release

IATA to host the sixth annual Ops Conference on 13-15 April in Los Angeles, California

Geneva, 2015-3-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will host the sixth annual Ops Conference (Ops Conference 2015), 13-15 April in Los Angeles, California. More than 300 high-level delegates from airlines, regulators, air navigation service providers, airports, manufacturers and systems providers are expected to attend the event. “Safety is aviation’s… Read the full press release

The Field Museum Store at O’Hare Int’l Airport received Best Local/Regional Retail Store award at an airport by Airport Revenue News (ARN) magazine

CHICAGO, 2015-3-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Field Museum Store at O’Hare International Airport received the award for Best Local/Regional Retail Store at an airport by Airport Revenue News (ARN) magazine. The award was announced on March 11 at the 2015 ARN Revenue Conference & Exhibition in San Diego. O’Hare is home to two Field… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive addressed more than 150 international guests with keynote speech at the New York Times ‘Art for Tomorrow’ conference in Doha

His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker delivers keynote speech on the importance of art as a pillar of society and connector of people around the globe Insight shared on the intricacies of transporting global masterpieces DOHA, Qatar, 2015-3-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, delivered a keynote… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways hosted the first ever oneworld Operations Control Conference in Doha, Qatar

Operations and Network Control Managers from global oneworld partner airlines participated in two-day event held in Doha, Qatar Discussions focused on operational best practices and areas of information integration DOHA, Qatar, 2015-3-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways was pleased to host the first ever oneworld Operations Control Conference in Doha, Qatar, on March 11 and… Read the full press release

The Dragonair Aviation Certificate Programme celebrates its 10th anniversary; shortlists 32 young people to take part in the 9-month aviation-related training programme

HONG KONG, 2015-3-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Dragonair Aviation Certificate Programme (DACP) celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, with an inaugural ceremony held on 13 March to launch the 2015 activity. A total of 32 young people, shortlisted from more than 500 applicants, will take part in the nine-month aviation-related training programme. The DACP,… Read the full press release