flydubai honours partners’ contribution at its Business Partner Recognition Dinner

Airline recognises contribution of distributors and partners Dubai, UAE, 2014-5-21 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai Cargo held for the first time a Business Partner Recognition Dinner to recognise the hard work, dedication and commitment of its distributors and partners. The event, held at the Dusit Thani Dubai, concluded a day of workshops and meetings designed to… Read the full press release

CityJet successfully completes integration with Travelport

Langley, United Kingdom, 2014-5-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport, a travel commerce marketplace providing distribution, technology, payment and other solutions for the $7 trillion global travel and tourism industry, and CityJet, an independent regional airline, announces today the successful complete integration of the European airline with Travelport. This enables Travelport connected travel agencies using Galileo and… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group announces the opening of its newest hotel, Mandarin Oriental Taipei

Hong Kong, 2014-5-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is delighted to announce the opening of its newest hotel, Mandarin Oriental, Taipei. In celebration, the luxury property is offering guests a tantalizing Stay for More package which provides three nights’ accommodation for the price of two and an exclusive Dining Experience package which include a… Read the full press release

Europe Airpost to operate flights between Paris, Glasgow and Halifax during the 2014 summer season

Paris, 2014-5-21 — /Travel PR News/ — During the 2014 summer season, Europe Airpost will operate flights between Paris, Glasgow and Halifax the capital of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. Every week during summer time, between 4 July and 29 August, Europe Airpost will connect Glasgow to Paris and Halifax. The schedule for this very… Read the full press release

Marriott International appoints Samir Baidas Chief Development Officer, Middle East and Africa and Philip Bryson as SVP, Middle East and North Africa

Samir Baidas confirmed as Chief Development Officer, Middle East and Africa Philip Bryson appointed Senior Vice President, Middle East and North Africa Appointments come on the back of growing regional demand; Marriott International announced 14 new properties in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Sub Saharan Africa at AHIC 2014 AHIC, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2014-5-21 —… Read the full press release

Renaissance Hotels opens its first hotel in Alberta the Renaissance Hotel Edmonton International Airport

Edmonton, Alberta, 2014-5-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Renaissance Hotels, a hotel brand recognized for inspiring travelers to Live Life to DiscoverSM, announced today the opening of its first hotel in Alberta, the state of the art Renaissance Hotel Edmonton International Airport. Representing the next generation airport hotel and the first hotel of its kind to open… Read the full press release

Lufthansa: The new Premium Economy Class can now be booked on Boeing 747-8s flights

Boeing 747-8 with new range of services from December – Affordable starting prices / Red Dot Award: Product Design 2014 for Premium Economy and Business Class Cologne, Germany, 2014-5-19 — /Travel PR News/ — After the presentation of the new Premium Economy Class at this year’s ITB in Berlin, it’s time for the next step. The new travel… Read the full press release

LSG Lufthansa Service Holding AG appointed Dr. Kristin Neumann as CFO and Chief Officer Human Resources

Dr. Kristin Neumann appointed Chief Financial Officer and Chief Officer Human Resources with effect from July 1, 2014 Cologne, Germany, 2014-5-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The Supervisory Board of LSG Lufthansa Service Holding AG (“LSG Holding”) has appointed Dr. Kristin Neumann (42), currently Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Labour Director at Thomas Cook AG as well as… Read the full press release

Hilton Queenstown’s eforea: spa names Karen Savery as its new spa manager

QUEENSTOWN, New Zealand, 2014-5-19 — /Travel PR News/ — eforea: spa at Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa gains an experienced hand in the management of its affairs with the hiring of Karen Savery as its new spa manager. Savery slips into her new position with a wealth of experience from the wellness industry, having worked the past eight… Read the full press release

KLM to launch biofuel flights to Aruba and Bonaire

Today, KLM will launch a series of biofuel flights to Aruba and Bonaire over a six-month period, operating an Airbus 330-200. The biofuel for this flight was sourced by ITAKA and supplied by SkyNRG. This marks another step forward on the journey to more sustainable aviation, by reducing CO2 emissions and fuel consumption through enhanced… Read the full press release

Chicago SummerDance returns for its 18th year from June 27 to September 14 at the Spirit of Music Garden in Grant Park

Friday, June 27 – Sunday, September 14 in the Spirit of Music Garden in Grant Park Chicago, Il, 2014-5-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The largest annual outdoor live music and dancing series in the United States, Chicago SummerDance, returns for its 18th year – and Chicagoans who love to dance will flock to the Spirit of Music… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport staff to undertake 160km charity cycle challenge

Shannon, Ireland, 2014-5-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Over 30 staff from Shannon Airport are getting on their bikes to undertake a gruelling 160km charity cycle challenge to raise funds for the Samaritans, the Clare branch of the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society of Ireland and the Neonatal Unit at the Regional Maternity Hospital in Limerick. Niall Maloney,… Read the full press release

The GBTA Foundation and Project ICARUS named the winners of the 2nd Annual Sustainability Outstanding Achievement Awards

Awards Honor Outstanding Achievements in Furthering Business Travel and Meetings Sustainability Programs Alexandria, VA, 2014-5-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The GBTA Foundation, the education and research arm of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) and Project ICARUS are proud to announce the winners of the 2nd Annual Sustainability Outstanding Achievement Awards. The awards recognize travel buyers,… Read the full press release

Brussels Airport records the best month of April ever with nearly 1.9 million passengers handled

With nearly 1.9 million passengers handled, Brussels Airport records the best month of April ever. Air cargo volumes too continue to grow. Brussels, 2014-5-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Arnaud Feist, CEO of Brussels Airport Company explains: “It is for the first time that we beat the historical record figures of the year 2000. A strong performance at… Read the full press release

Maldives: 10 day Yoga Retreat at Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu this June by German Yoga Guru Birgit Feliz Carrasco

Maldives, 2014-5-16 — /Travel PR News/ — For visitors planning to spend their summer holidays in Maldives, Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu has a special treat in store this June – a 10 day Yoga Retreat led by Birgit Feliz Carrasco, an experienced Yoga Guru from Germany. Starting on the 01st of June, this exclusive retreat will… Read the full press release

Aeroflot welcomes its ninth full-specification Sukhoi Superjet 100

Moscow, 2014-5-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot (Moscow Exchange ticker: AFLT) has taken delivery of its ninth full-specification Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ-100). The plane has been named in honour of Georgy Benkunsky, a Soviet pilot and veteran of World War II. The new SSJ-100 (registration number RA-89025) has been transferred to Aeroflot under a financial lease from VEB Leasing. The aircraft can… Read the full press release

Charleston County Aviation Authority names Al Britnell new deputy director of airports for administration and public safety

Charleston, 2014-5-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Al Britnell, director of public safety, has been named the Charleston County Aviation Authority’s new deputy director of airports for administration and public safety. Airports Director Paul G. Campbell Jr. and CCAA Board Chairman Andy Savage made the announcement to the Aviation Authority staff Friday afternoon. Britnell’s appointment is effective… Read the full press release

The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) announced dates for the Global Travel Professional™ (GTP) examination for Hong Kong and Gurgaon, India

Hong Kong/Gurgaon, 2014-5-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) — the voice of the global business travel industry — today announced the dates for the Global Travel Professional™ (GTP) examination for Hong Kong and Gurgaon, India. GBTA’s GTP Certification is designed to raise industry standards, enhance work performance and recognise individuals… Read the full press release

Award winning actor and comedian, Jason Alexander to speak at GBTA Convention 2014, July 26-30, in Los Angeles

Alexandria, VA, 2014-5-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)—the voice of the global business travel industry—today announced award winning actor and comedian, Jason Alexander, will be a featured speaker at the GBTA Convention 2014, July 26-30, in Los Angeles. Alexander will be speaking at Convention Arena on Wednesday, July 30. “While… Read the full press release

Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) scheduled public forums for the disability community to provide input on its programs and services

Los Angeles, California, 2014-5-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has scheduled two public forums for the disability community to provide input on any barriers to public programs and services offered at Los Angeles International, LA/Ontario International, and Van Nuys airports. These meetings will provide an opportunity for interested persons, including individuals… Read the full press release

The 2014 Adventure Travel Mexico (ATMEX) to be held at Chiapas, Mexico

Seattle, WA, 2014-5-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The 2014 Adventure Travel Mexico (ATMEX) event has officially relocated to adventure travel hub, Chiapas, Mexico. This is the third year that Visit Mexico, in partnership with the Adventure Travel Trade Association, will host ATMEX with the goals of bringing awareness to Mexico’s adventure travel offerings, providing educational opportunities and creating a foundation… Read the full press release

Massport approves $20 million partial funding budget for additional parking spaces at Boston Logan International Airport

$20 MILLION TO START WORK ON UP TO 2,050 NEW PARKING SPACES AT LOGAN BOSTON, 2014-5-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The Massachusetts Port Authority Board today approved a partial project budget of $20 million to fund work on adding up to 2,050 parking spaces at Boston Logan International Airport. Logan parking is limited. And even with… Read the full press release

Belmond Maroma Resort & Spa on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula launches ‘Food, Fashion and Fitness Getaway’ from June 19 to 22, 2014

Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico, 2014-5-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Belmond Maroma Resort & Spa on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula has launched a ‘Food, Fashion and Fitness Getaway’ from Thursday 19 – Sunday 22 June to immerse guests in gastronomy, style and wellbeing. Targeting both fitness fanatics and those keen step-up their exercise regime, the three-night break includes an… Read the full press release

Emirates Group Security: dnata becomes the first provider in the region to receive the RA3 EU certification

DUBAI, U.A.E., 2014-5-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates Group Security has secured RA3 certification for dnata. RA3 is short for ‘Third Country EU Aviation Security Validated Regulated Agents’ – a supply chain security initiative of the European Union. dnata is the first air service provider in the region to receive the RA3 certification. The certification… Read the full press release

Emirates to offer twice daily flights to Seychelles

Two additional weekly flights increase choices available to travellers DUBAI, U.A.E., 2014-5-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, a global connector of people and places, has announced it will step up its operations to the Seychelles by increasing services to double daily later this year. The introduction of two more flights per week on the route into… Read the full press release

Jersey to sponsor Best for Beach Tourism category in the World Responsible Tourism Awards 2014

JERSEY, 2014-5-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Jersey is sponsoring the Best for beach tourism category in the World Responsible Tourism Awards 2014, sponsored by the Oman Ministry of Tourism. The Awards offer a chance for holidaymakers and the travel industry to honour the heroes and share the stories of the most exciting and enduring responsible… Read the full press release

The American Association of Airport Executives to hold 86th Annual AAAE Conference and Exposition “Viva! San Antonio” from May 18 to 21, 2014

San Antonio, TX , 2014-5-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Media Advisory: 86th Annual AAAE Conference and Exposition, “Viva! San Antonio” What:  The American Association of Airport Executives will hold the airport industry’s most significant and influential annual gathering, the 86th Annual AAAE Conference and Exposition, “Viva! San Antonio”.  The conference is hosted by the San Antonio International Airport…. Read the full press release

LondonTown.com: New seven-day wine festival London Wine Week launches

LONDON, 2014-5-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Organised by the team behind the hugely successful London Cocktail Week, London Wine Week is a new seven-day festival that recognises the emerging vibrant wine scene in the capital. Running from 2nd till 8th June 2014, the festival coincides with the London Wine Fair and will give Londoners the… Read the full press release

Wyndham Worldwide achieves 12% energy reduction across its North American locations part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Buildings Challenge program

PARSIPPANY, N.J.,  2014-5-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Using unique, industry-leading ideas, Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN), one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, again demonstrated its continued leadership and innovation in sustainability best practices, achieving a total 12 percent reduction of its North American locations that are part of the program since first starting the U.S…. Read the full press release

Wyndham Hotel Group launches its first national umbrella advertising campaign

PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2014-5-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with approximately 7,500 hotels and part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), today announced its first national umbrella advertising campaign aimed at building consumer awareness of its powerhouse brands and loyalty program. The campaign, developed by MMGY and voiced by renowned… Read the full press release