Airport leads to suspension of KLM Cityhopper flights from/to the airport. Amstelveen, 2014-03-27 — /Travel PR News/ — From 10 April, KLM Cityhopper as an operating airline for KLM is suspending flights between Amsterdam and Manston (Kent, UK). The continuous uncertainty surrounding the future of the airport means KLM Cityhopper is unable to guarantee that flights to… Read the full press release
CALGARY, 2014-03-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Escape the lingering winter to the tropical oasis of the ENMAX Conservatory’s Garden Gallery at the Calgary Zoo. The Garden Gallery is alive with the fluttering of butterflies, just in time for spring. Our first delivery of chrysalis arrived earlier this month all the way from Costa Rica and included 130 chrysalis representing 27 different species…. Read the full press release
CALGARY, 2014-03-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Calgary has been shortlisted by SportBusiness International as one of the world’s top five Ultimate Sports Cities recognizing Calgary’s rise on the international sport hosting scene. Calgary has been shortlisted along with other established sport hosting centres Auckland, Copenhagen, London and Melbourne. Since 2006, the SportBusiness International list has been published every two… Read the full press release
New York City, NY, 2014-03-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Willie Walsh, Chief Executive Officer of International Airlines Group (IAG), has been nominated by the Governing Board ofoneworld®, the leading global airline alliance, to serve as its Chairman for the year ahead. He succeeds American Airlines’ Chairman Tom Horton, who has filled the role since December… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2014-03-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Even though the calendar says it spring, the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) still has some visitors who serve as reminders of the long winter of 2013-2014. Several snowy owls have been spotted in and around O’Hare and Midway International Airports. In fact, the number of snowy owl sightings this winter in the Chicago has… Read the full press release
Edinburgh, Scotland, 2014-03-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The historic and natural environment of the Inner Forth is set for a huge boost, following the awarding of £1.9 million to revitalise the area. The money was given to the Inner Forth Landscape Initiative (ILFI): a four year series of 50 projects, aiming to improve access to heritage… Read the full press release
Brisbane, Australia, 2014-03-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The Tourism e kit is the highly successful self-help, online education programme that enables tourism businesses and operators to make the most of digital marketing opportunities. Australian tourism businesses have had exclusive access to the Tourism e kit since its launch in 2008 and now, for the first time,… Read the full press release
Aberdeen, Scotland, 2014-03-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Managing Director of FirstGroup’s Bus Division, Giles Fearnley, has welcomed the results of the latest Bus Passenger Survey (BPS) published by independent watchdog, Passenger Focus. The results show a 5% rise in overall passenger satisfaction across First’s services to 86% since the last survey. The company has also seen… Read the full press release
The festival celebrates the very best of Jazz at the Chicago Cultural Center and on four stages in Millennium Park, August 28-31 Chicago, Il, 2014-03-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events is pleased to announce the headliners performing in Millennium Park for the 36th Annual Chicago Jazz Festival. The… Read the full press release
New Gourmet Getaway package gives visitors a taste of top New Orleans foodie hotspots NEW ORLEANS, 2014-03-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Loews New Orleans Hotel is calling all foodies, gourmands and culinary connoisseurs to pull up a seat, grab a fork and bring an appetite to the Big Easy with the new Gourmet Getaway package. Inspired… Read the full press release
Fairmont Chengdu Residences opens as city’s first branded residential offering Chengdu, China, 2014-03-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of Fairmont Chengdu Residences, the luxury hotel brand’s first residential project in China. Building on Fairmont’s growing presence in Asia Pacific, the residences are part of a mixed-use development that will… Read the full press release
Moscow, 2014-03-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot (Moscow Exchange ticker: AFLT) recorded the second-fastest growth of passenger traffic (RPK, +19.2%) and capacity (ASK, +17.9%) of any European airline in 2013 — well ahead of names such as Lufthansa, Air France-KLM, British Airways and Swiss, and more than treble the respective regional averages of 6% and 5%, according to the annual rating published by Airline Business magazine…. Read the full press release
Moscow, 2014-03-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot has taken delivery of a new A320 fitted with state-of-the-art aerodynamic Sharklets wing-tips. The aircraft has been named in honour of Soviet cosmonaut Pavel Ivanovich Beliaev. Sharklets improve aircraft aerodynamics and reduce fuel consumption on long-haul flights (up to 4 per cent, according to Airbus). These new wing-tips are 2.4 m high and made of composite materials. All A320 aircraft… Read the full press release
New Exhibition Re-Visualizes Timeless Black and White Photos with Color Las Vegas, 2014-03-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The Las Vegas News Bureau is presenting a unique collection of photos of historic Las Vegas landmarks that have been enhanced with vibrant colors and soft pastels. The added color offers a vivid visual interpretation of some of our… Read the full press release
Jersey, 2014-03-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Patrick Burke, Owner and Managing Director of The Atlantic Hotel, has been elected Vice Chairman of the International Board of Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) at the recent board meeting held in the Dominican Republic. An exclusive collection of the very best independent hotels around the… Read the full press release
Ottawa, Canada, 2014-03-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Mxi® Technologies, the leader in aviation maintenance management software, today announced the appointment of Jon Slangerup to the company’s Board of Directors. A senior-level executive with experience bridging both aviation and technology, Mr. Slangerup joins the board having previously held the position of President of FedEx Canada among other… Read the full press release
Bangkok, 2014-03-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Thai Airways International (THAI) is offering special domestic “Summer Holidays 2014” promotions for customers to take advantage of one-way domestic fares on Thai Airways International and THAI Smile flights in Economy Class. Route Starting Price Per Person /One-Way On Weekdays(Mon –Thu) Starting Price Per Person /One-Way On Weekends(Fri –… Read the full press release
Frankfurt am Main, Germany, Anton M. Wüstefeld, who was responsible for the opening of the hotel in 1999, is still in charge as Director today. “I am delighted about this further cooperation and am sure that we will more than match the successes of the past years.” The InterCityHotel Frankfurt Airport offers 360 rooms and 19… Read the full press release
BUENA PARK, CA, 2014-03-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The second annual Knott’s Berry Bloom returns this spring season with larger-than-life displays of beautiful spring colors, interactive family-friendly activities, expanded gourmet food and wine tasting opportunities, and more! New for 2014, celebrate the nostalgic history of Knott’s roots (literally!) at the Ghost Town Boysenberry Festival. This… Read the full press release
Parsippany, N.J., 2014-03-25 — /Travel PR News/ — RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and part of the Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN) family of brands, announced today that it will return as the title sponsor of the RCI® Christel House Open International Charity Golf Tournament in 2014. This marks the eighth consecutive year that RCI has served as the… Read the full press release
Washington, DC, 2014-03-25 — /Travel PR News/ — As a result of the Kari’s Law petition, the U.S. lodging industry has convened a task force of more than 50 lodging executives with expertise in telecommunications and security. The industry views the safety and security of guests and employees as a top priority, and is working closely with… Read the full press release
ORLANDO, Fla., 2014-03-24 — /Travel PR News/ — For 30 years, Marriott Vacation Club has been delivering unforgettable vacations to Owners and guests worldwide. To celebrate the brand’s 30th Anniversary, Marriott Vacation Club’s 30 Ways to Celebrate Sweepstakes will be giving away 30 prizes – including monthly prizes of incredible vacations and 30,000 Marriott Rewards Points, and… Read the full press release
Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai Wins “The Best New Opening Hotel”, Owner of Kempinski Hotel Haitang Bay Sanya Wins “Best Hotel Top Star” and Kempinski Hotel Yinchuan Wins “The Best MICE hotel” Shanghai, 2014-03-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Kempinski Hotels, Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group, has been honoured with the prestigious “The Best Luxury Hotel Brand” at the… Read the full press release
German pastry chef in Bangkok wins competition out of 66 entries. Geneva, 2014-03-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Passion fruit, coconut, mango and banana combined with European pastry craftsmanship and a lot of passion for Thai culture – these are the ingredients of Siam Passion, Kempinski’s ‘Dessert Of The Year 2014’. Balancing the sweetness of the exotic… Read the full press release
El hotel que ofrece la primera experiencia Twitter del mundo lanza un proceso de selección pionero: #IWannaBeTheConcierge Mallorca, España, 2014-03-24 — /Travel PR News/ — El primer Tweet Experience Hotel del mundo, @SolWaveHouse, ubicado en primera línea de playa en Mallorca, busca a sus Community Manager para este verano 2014 a partir de hoy en la red social Twitter. Sol… Read the full press release
New hires bring valuable congressional, association, and policy experience to new roles Washington, DC, 2014-03-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), the sole national association representing all segments of the 1.8 million-employee lodging industry, announces the appointment of Maryam Cope and Craig Kalkut as vice presidents of governmental affairs. Kalkut joins… Read the full press release
Mark Kiehl Brings Broad Aviation Industry Experience to Silicon Valley’s Airport San José, Calif., 2014-03-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Mark Kiehl will join Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) as Air Service Development Manager starting April 1, 2014. Kiehl will manage SJC’s air service development program, to include attracting new and retaining existing domestic and international… Read the full press release
McLEAN, VA, 2014-03-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Despite budget cuts and cancellations, the federal government continues to spend $5.9 billion in travel, according to GSA Smart Pay 2013 data. In order to help hotels get a piece of that business and better understand how to do business with the government, HSMAI, in partnership with Federal Hospitality… Read the full press release
MANILA, Philippines, 2014-03-24 — /Travel PR News/ — PAL Express flights to Dubai — 2P 658/659 will temporarily land at Al Maktoum International Airport (airport code: DWC) starting May 1, 2014 to give way to the refurbishment of the runway of Dubai International Airport (airport code: DXB). Al Maktoum International Airport is a short distance from… Read the full press release
Airline announces the further expansion of its network in Russia at the Moscow International Travel & Tourism Exhibition (MITT) Dubai, UAE, 2014-03-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai-based flydubai today announced the launch of daily flights to Moscow, to start in September 2014, during the Moscow International Travel & Tourism Exhibition (MITT). Commenting on the launch, flydubai’s Chief… Read the full press release