LONDON, 2014-10-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Every year, Condé Nast Traveler sets the gold standard for international hotels, resorts and cruise lines with its prestigious “Readers’ Choice Awards.” This year, properties were rigorously screened and rated by nearly 77,000 readers before a select few were awarded inclusion in the coveted list. The Red Carnation… Read the full press release
Frankfurt am Main, 2014-10-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Miles & More participants now have the opportunity to give their account a real boost by making a booking at a selected Steigenberger Hotels and Resorts. On 27 October 2014 at 10:00 am, the Steigenberger Hotel Group will launch an “extra miles campaign” in its capacity… Read the full press release
Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, 2014-10-24 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) today announced the signing of a franchise agreement with Abjar Hotels International for a new 450-room Holiday Inn Dubai World Central and 250-room Staybridge Suites Dubai World Central. The two hotels will be located in Dubai World Central (DWC), along the main route… Read the full press release
Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, 2014-10-24 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies today announces the launch of its Holiday Inn Express® brand in Russia, the CIS and Georgia. In cooperation with Regional Hotel Chain (RHC), Russia’s rapidly growing hotel property developer, IHG is pleased to introduce Holiday Inn… Read the full press release
Opens new facility to improve access to oil and gas market and accommodate projected business growth for the next five year EDMONTON, 2014-10-24 — /Travel PR News/ — DHL, the world’s leading logistics company, today announced the opening of a new facility in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Representing a significant investment of C$2.1 million, this new facility will… Read the full press release
Dwarves, Orcs and Elves take flight once again as Air New Zealand unveilsThe Most Epic Safety Video Ever Made ahead of the December release of the final film in The Hobbit Trilogy, The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, a production of New Line Cinema and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures (MGM). Auckland, New Zealand, 2014-10-24 — /Travel PR News/… Read the full press release
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2014-10-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai-based flydubai’s inaugural flights to Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar touched down yesterday in Tanzania. The new routes further underline flydubai’s rapid expansion in Africa, which has seen the carrier’s network double to 12 destinations this year. flydubai entered the market in 2009 with flights to Djibouti,… Read the full press release
Iconic Portsmouth bus fleet carries more than 3 million in first year of service Portsmouth, England, 2014-10-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Bus operator First Hampshire celebrated the first birthday of its Star services on Monday (20 October) with the news that in their first year of operation, the Star buses have carried more than… Read the full press release
Aberdeen, Scotland, 2014-10-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Eight brand new, state-of-the-art buses are being launched by First this week on services operating in Worcester. The new additions to the fleet represent an investment of £1.4 million by the company. The eight StreetLites come equipped with leather seats, wide entrance doors, a high proportion of… Read the full press release
MALDIVES, 2014-10-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Atmosphere Kanifushi Maldives opened its doors in December 2013, with its unique Premium All-Inclusive holiday plan, offering guests a ‘hassle-free beach holiday experience’! Still under a year old, the resort has been making strides and receiving accolades from world-wide, through its unique approach to the typical Maldivian holiday… Read the full press release
MALDIVES, 2014-10-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi Maldives invites couples to celebrate a new romantic retreat within its magnificent tropical paradise resort setting with several wedding packages to choose from. There is no better way to say “I Do” than at the 5-Star, The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi Maldives. Couples… Read the full press release
MALDIVES, 2014-10-23 — /Travel PR News/ — One of the largest Maldives inbound tour operators, Travel2 has teamed up with UK travel agency www.holidaysplease.co.uk to encourage more people to travel to the Maldives. They have created the website www.maldivesholidays.co.uk which is designed to provide inspiration and information to people thinking of travelling to the Maldives…. Read the full press release
Moscow, 2014-10-23 — /Travel PR News/ — JSC Aeroflot management and airline employee trade unions have successfully concluded negotiations that extend the collective bargaining agreement currently in place for the period 2014 through 2017. The collective agreement calls for a wide range of benefits for employees, irrespective of union membership. Despite the challenging economic environment in Russia,… Read the full press release
Moscow, 2014-10-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Starting from October 26 Aeroflot is launching its own regular flights on the routes Moscow — Tbilisi — Moscow and Moscow — Chisinau — Moscow. Aeroflot will provide daily flights to the capital of Georgia on comfortable modern Airbus A320 from Sheremetyevo Airport Terminal D in accordance with the following… Read the full press release
Charleston, S.C., 2014-10-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Officers Donald Stewart and Kevin McGowan of the Aviation Authority Police Department will be honored for saving the life of a passenger that suffered a heart attack at Charleston International this past summer. Both officers will receive departmental commendations at the start of the Oct. 23, Aviation… Read the full press release
SEATTLE, 2014-10-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines is bringing more Hawaii to its customers in San Diego with new nonstop flights between San Diego International Airport and Kona, on the Big Island of Hawaii. Starting March 5, 2015, the new flights will operate three times weekly. Alaska is offering an introductory fare of… Read the full press release
Year-on-year growth of 3% in passenger numbers and 2% sales revenues in Q3 2014. Business poised for expansion further into Europe with a range of new destinations. New e320 trains herald the next generation of Eurostar services¹ LONDON, 2014-10-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Just weeks before its 20th anniversary on 14 November, Eurostar, the… Read the full press release
Muharraq, Bahrain, 2014-10-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the managing body and operators of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), recently hosted the kick-off meeting for BIA’s 2014 Full-Scale Emergency Exercise scheduled to be held in December this year. The meeting was attended by BAC’s Management and officials from the Ministry of Transportation, the… Read the full press release
Subang, Malaysia, 2014-10-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Malaysia Airlines brings in a world of excitement with great travel bargains for travellers throughout its “Make it Happen” campaign commencing 20 October 2014 until 3 November 2014. Customers can enjoy attractive all-inclusive travel fare for domestic and international destinations for immediate travel until August 2015. Malaysia Airlines’ Regional Senior… Read the full press release
Ikeja, Nigeria, 2014-10-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Arik Air, West Africa’s largest carrier has announced an initiative to help reduce the suffering, pain and sorrow of people with Sickle Cell disorder in Nigeria by joining forces with the Sickle Cell Foundation Nigeria to combat the condition. The initiative is in the form of in-flight… Read the full press release
Belle Mare, Mauritius, 2014-10-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Recently reopened after an extensive makeover by design queen Kelly Hoppen, luxury Mauritian beach resort LUX* Belle Mare welcomes the culinary talents of celebrity chef Vineet Bhatia, dubbed the ‘finest modern-Indian chef anywhere’ by The Times’ critic AA Gill. This is not the first accolade for the… Read the full press release
ABU DHABI, 2014-10-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has been recognised as one of the world’s most attractive employers on LinkedIn’s ‘Global 100 InDemand Employers’ list. LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network on the Internet, announced the rankings at its 2014 Talent Connect conference held… Read the full press release
Nairobi, 2014-10-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Kenya Airways has received two new modern aircrafts with state-of-the-art features, bringing the number of its active aircrafts to 40.The airline’s first next generation B737-800 touched down at Kenya Airways’ hub at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi on Sunday (October 19, 2014) at 1700 hours, while its sixth… Read the full press release
Abu Dhabi, 2014-10-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, was named ‘Employer of the Year’ at the Middle East HR Excellence Awards 2014, which took place in Dubai last night. The prestigious accolade was revealed during a gala reception, attended by more than 400 senior professionals from… Read the full press release
Highly individualized wellness program achieved through energy-focused Spa treatments, fitness classes, Maui-inspired activities and nutrient-rich culinary menus Hawaii, Maui, U.S.A., 2014-10-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea has launched Wellness Your Way, a program to help guests achieve optimal wellness through energy-focused spa treatments, fitness classes including ocean-view yoga, and healthy… Read the full press release
Doha, Qatar, 2014-10-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Doha announces the appointment of Layne Nguyen as General Manager at Nobu Doha, the Hotel’s highly anticipated new restaurant scheduled to open by the end of the year. As the world’s largest Nobu, the tri-level restaurant is well appointed alongside the Hotel’s idyllic waterfront setting… Read the full press release
From the Hungarian capital of Budapest to the romantic city of Prague, Czech Republic Prague, Czech Republic, 2014-10-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Prague announces the appointment of Andreas Schuster as Director of Sales and Marketing. With more than a decade of hospitality experience under his belt, Andreas brings extensive international business expertise… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2014-10-21 — /Travel PR News/ — London City Airport has welcomed Airport Chauffeurs London to its terminal. The company is the exclusive on-site provider of executive car services at the airport. Passengers can order a car on the spot as well as pre-booking, with fares to central London from £49. Matthew Hall, Chief Commercial… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2014-10-21 — /Travel PR News/ — VisitScotland says global football icon David Beckham’s appearance in a new television commercial is great news for tourism in the Highlands. In the new advert for HAIG CLUB Single Grain Scotch Whisky, the former Manchester United, Real Madrid and England star is seen riding a motorbike in Glen… Read the full press release
Sustainable network and capacity growth to continue in spite of global challenges DUBAI, U.A.E., 2014-10-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates will continue with its growth trajectory, in spite of global challenges like regional political instability, pandemic health issues in Africa and softening economic demand from dropping oil prices. Speaking today at the Aviation Festival Middle… Read the full press release