Budapest Municipality and Budapest Airport partner to accelerate infrastructure and tourism related development projects in Hungary

Budapest, Hungary, 2014-7-2 — /Travel PR News/ — An exemplary cooperation agreement is to be signed by the Budapest Municipality and Budapest Airport, primarily aimed at the acceleration of infrastructure and tourism related development projects which are in the interest of the city, the region, and the country alike, agreed Budapest mayor István Tarlós and Budapest Airport… Read the full press release

Air France announced code-share agreement with Montenegro Airlines

PARIS, 2014-7-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Air France and Montenegro Airlines have signed a code-share agreement enabling Air France to affix its code and flight numbers on flights operated by Montenegro Airlines between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Podgorica, the capital and largest city in Montenegro. From 1 July 2014, Air France will offer its… Read the full press release

Air France, Orange, SITA, Toulouse-Blagnac Airport and RESA joined forces to provide first seamless boarding experience in Europe with NFC technology

PARIS, 2014-7-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Air France, Orange, SITA, Toulouse-Blagnac Airport and RESA have joined forces to provide the first seamless boarding experience in Europe with Near Field Communications (NFC) technology. Over the next six months, the Touch&Pass app will allow a panel of passengers travelling on Air France flights from Toulouse-Blagnac to Paris-Orly… Read the full press release

easyJet announced the release of seven new “Fearless Flyer” course dates across the UK to help nervous travellers overcome their phobia of flying

LONDON, 2014-7-2 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, the UK’s largest airline, has today announced the release of seven new “Fearless Flyer” course dates across the UK to help even more nervous travellers overcome their phobia of flying. From Autumn 2014 easyJet’s Fearless Flyer course will be run at Gatwick, Belfast, Luton, Edinburgh, Manchester, Bristol… Read the full press release

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company introduced series on LinkedIn to lead the conversation about the luxury sector

With Launch of Thought-Leadership Series CHEVY CHASE, Md., 2014-7-2 — /Travel PR News/ — The concept of thought leadership centers around leading a conversation and encouraging others to think differently, consider trends and form alternative points of view. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. has introduced a series on LinkedIn to lead the conversation about the luxury sector…. Read the full press release

IATA: air cargo growth accelerated with 4.7% in May compared to the year ago

Geneva, 2014-7-2 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing air cargo growth accelerated in May, with 4.7% growth compared to a year ago. This is up from the 3.8% year-on-year growth recorded in April. Cargo volumes, measured by Freight Tonne Kilometers (FTKs) were up across… Read the full press release

George Best Belfast City Airport: Flybe joined forces with Booking.com

Leading regional airline signs deal with accommodation booking giant enabling customers to arrange seamless, hassle-free holidays. Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2014-7-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Flybe, Europe’s largest independent regional airline, has joined forces with the world’s leading online accommodation booking site, Booking.com, that allows agents and independent customers seamless access to Booking.com’s extensive worldwide accommodation database…. Read the full press release

George Bush Intercontinental Airport to increase covered parking inventory at its ecopark economy parking lot

HOUSTON, 2014-7-2 — /Travel PR News/ — George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) today announced plans to increase its covered parking inventory at its ecopark economy parking lot located at John F. Kennedy Boulevard near Greens Road. Construction is now underway to convert 724 uncovered spaces to covered parking by the end of July. “Although we have covered… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways’ business jet arm Qatar Executive celebrates its 5th anniversary

Qatar Airways’ Business Jet Division Looks Forward To Continued Growth Doha-based Operator Marks Five Years Of Service To Private Jet Travellers DOHA, QATAR, 2014-7-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Executive – Qatar Airways’ business jet arm – reached a milestone last month as it celebrated its 5th anniversary. Qatar Airways first announced at the Paris Air Show… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines inaugurates service to three Caribbean destinations from three of its US gateway cities

Southwest Vacations Offers up to $200 off Select Travel Packages to New Destinations: Aruba, Jamaica, and The Bahamas DALLAS, 2014-7-2 — /Travel PR News/ — The Employees of Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) today launched an international future for America’s largest domestic airline* by inaugurating service to three Caribbean destinations from three of its US gateway cities. Southwest Airlines’ first international departure, Flight… Read the full press release

Hotel Cala del Porto launched its new beach club “La Vela”

Maremma, Italy, 2014-7-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Located on the coast of the picturesque Maremma with magnificent views of the Tuscan Archipelago, Hotel Cala del Porto, a Relais & Chateaux member, has just launched its new beach club, “La Vela”. The club features a spacious wellness area (130 m²) including solarium, Turkish bath and massage treatment rooms, a large… Read the full press release

Bombardier Aerospace delivers the all-new Challenger 350 aircraft to NetJets

NetJets is the first customer in the world to receive the all-new Challenger 350 aircraft from Bombardier Aerospace NEW YORK, 2014-6-30 — /Travel PR News/ — NetJets Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company and the worldwide leader in private aviation, together with Bombardier Aerospace, revealed today the first Signature Series™ Challenger 350 aircraft at Westchester County Airport in White Plains, NY…. Read the full press release

Stagecoach announced changes to the management structure of its UK Coach division for the expansion of its coach operations in UK and Europe

Focus on expanding both megabus.com and Scottish Citylink operations in the UK and Europe Perth, Scotland, 2014-6-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Transport operator Stagecoach has announced changes to the management structure of its UK Coach division to deliver further expansion of its coach operations in the UK and Europe. From 1 July 2014, Elizabeth Esnouf, current… Read the full press release

Rail Minister and Wimbledon MP Stephen Hammond unveiled major new investment in one of UK’s busiest rail maintenance depots the Wimbledon depot

•£6million investment to provide improved maintenance facilities •108 additional carriages to be maintained at Wimbledon depot Perth, Scotland, 2014-6-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Rail Minister and Wimbledon MP Stephen Hammond today (30 June 2014) unveiled a major new investment in one of the busiest rail maintenance depots in the country. Around £6million has been invested in… Read the full press release

World Masters Games to be held in Auckland New Zealand in 2017

Auckland, New Zealand, 2014-6-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Athletes from around the world can start planning their travel and training schedules for World Masters Games to be held in Auckland, New Zealand in 2017. Twenty-eight sports and 45 disciplines have been confirmed into the sporting programme, with eight of those sports offering a para class. Unique… Read the full press release

The only Green Globe member in Bermuda Rosewood Tucker’s Point awarded Green Globe re-certification

The resort is the only Green Globe member in Bermuda to receive this prestigious accolade. BERMUDA, 2014-6-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Tucker’s Point is excited to announce that it has once again been certified by Green Globe, a world leader in certification of sustainable travel and tourism businesses. Rosewood Tucker’s Point is the only… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group announced plans for multiple dual-branded hotel developments across the U.S.

New Crowne Plaza® hotel in vibrant midtown Atlanta with plans for Staybridge Suites® property on top floors is first of several set to open over the next four years ATLANTA, 2014-6-30 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] today announced plans for multiple dual-branded hotel developments across the U.S., with the first of… Read the full press release

IHG’s patented Green Engage® program helps hotels address the drought conditions in California

Providing hotels with resources to help address California’s water crisis and contribute to a potential savings of 77 million gallons of water per year Atlanta, GA, 2014-6-30 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announces that IHG’s patented Green Engage® program[1], the online sustainability program used by more than… Read the full press release

IHG approved resolutions in connection with Special Dividend and Share Consolidation at its IHG’s General Meeting

Denham, Buckinghamshire, 2014-6-30 — /Travel PR News/ — At IHG’s General Meeting held today, Monday, 30 June 2014, Shareholders approved both of the Resolutions set out in the Notice of General Meeting sent to Shareholders on Friday, 6 June 2014. These Resolutions were in connection with IHG’s proposed Share Consolidation and the obtaining of a new authority to… Read the full press release

Edmonton International Airport: DB Schenker successfully moves 154-metric tonne waste heat boiler for its customer Agrium Inc.

Antonov AN-225 flies 154 metric tonne waste heat boiler from Leipzig, Germany to Edmonton, Alberta Edmonton, Canada, 2014-6-30 — /Travel PR News/ — DB Schenker today announced the successful move of a 154-metric tonne waste heat boiler to Edmonton International Airport (EIA) for its customer, Agrium Inc.  The waste heat boiler is a vital component used in the production… Read the full press release

Air New Zealand celebrates its Auckland – San Francisco route’s 10th year anniversary; plans to double daily return services later this year

Auckland, New Zealand, 2014-6-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The airline originally began operating three flights per week on June 30, 2004 and now flies daily to this popular North American destination – with plans to go double daily later this year. The airline will step up its frequency between Auckland and San Francisco to 10 return… Read the full press release

Amadeus appoints Mr. Luis Maroto to the Board of Directors as Executive Director

The appointment of Luis Maroto to the Board of Directors will not change his role and duties as the top executive of the company Amadeus allocates 50% of the year 2013’s consolidated profit to dividends, the maximum pay-out percentage established A complementary dividend of €0.325 per share will be paid on 29 July Madrid, 2014-6-27 — /Travel… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental Barcelona announce partnership with celebrated Spanish Chef Ángel León

Hong Kong, 2014-6-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona is delighted to announce its partnership with celebrated Spanish Chef Ángel León who brings a new concept to the hotel’s Blanc Brasserie & Gastrobar from this autumn. Chef León will also be responsible for all of the culinary operations of the hotel, with the exception of Moments restaurant by Carme… Read the full press release

Travelport announces new long-term agreement with United Airlines

Airline will participate in industry-leading technology solutions including Rich Content and Branding  ATLANTA, 2014-6-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport, a leading travel commerce marketplace providing distribution, technology, payment and other solutions for the $7 trillion global travel and tourism industry, today announces a new long-term agreement with United Airlines.  This will add to the availability of… Read the full press release

Beijing welcomes its second JW Marriott hotel in Xicheng District

JW Marriott Reinforces Asian Growth with 22nd Hotel Opening   Beijing, China, 2014-6-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Beijing will welcome its second JW Marriott hotel in Xicheng District with the unveiling of JW Marriott Hotel Beijing Central overlooking the historical capital city. The new flagship hotel, which is scheduled to open on 26 June 2014, enjoys a… Read the full press release

Lufthansa starts one-off flight from Munich to Rio de Janeiro on 11 July

Frankfurt, Germany, 2014-6-27 — /Travel PR News/ — From the Isar to the Copacabana: those who want to experience the footballing atmosphere live in Brazil now have a special opportunity to do so. Just in time for the final, Lufthansa is starting a one-off flight from Munich to Rio de Janeiro on 11 July. A further… Read the full press release

Coco Collection appoints Paul Vincent Benedict Brown as the General Manager of Coco Privé Kuda Hithi Island

MALDIVES, 2014-6-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Coco Collection is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Vincent Benedict Brown as the General Manager of Coco Privé Kuda Hithi Island, the ultimate private island retreat reserved for only the most discerning travellers. Secluded, secret and serene, Coco Privé Kuda Hithi Island is one of the world’s… Read the full press release

The Pacific Asia Travel Association unveiled as the latest partner of the new series of Connections Luxury’s exclusive events

BANGKOK, 2014-6-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has been unveiled as the latest partner of Connections, the new series of exclusive events for the global travel industry’s most senior suppliers and buyers. The first invitation-only event, Connections Luxury, takes place at the Four Seasons Hotel in Hampshire, UK on September 29-30,… Read the full press release

Christchurch Airport clears site on Memorial Avenue where Spitfire Square will be developed

Christchurch, New Zealand, 2014-6-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Construction of a retail precinct at Christchurch Airport comes a step closer this month with the demolition of a building on Memorial Avenue. The building which used to house Maui Campervans is being demolished to clear the site where Spitfire Square will be developed. Christchurch Airport Chief… Read the full press release

San Diego International Airport’s Green Build expansion project earned Golden Watchdog Award from the San Diego County Taxpayers Association

SAN DIEGO, 2014-6-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The Green Build expansion project at San Diego International Airport has earned the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority a Golden Watchdog Award from the San Diego County Taxpayers Association for efficient use of tax dollars. The Airport Authority received the award during the San Diego County Taxpayer Association’s… Read the full press release