Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2019-Apr-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Luxury hotel, Emirates Palace took home the GCC Best Brand Award at the 2019 GCC Best Brands Awards this past Wednesday, 27 March in Dubai. The annual event evaluates brands in a set of rigorous criteria to discern the best of the best. At a glittering… Read the full press release
MUSCAT, Oman, 2019-Apr-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air’s headquarters in Muscat, as well as across its network destinations marked Earth Hour at 8.30pm (local time) on Saturday March 30th. The airline was joined by tens of thousands of organizations and hundreds of millions of people around the world to mark Earth Hour by turning… Read the full press release
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2019-Apr-03 — /Travel PR News/ — At the end of June, SAS will begin to fly from Stockholm to Beirut twice a week. The route will initially be operated on Wednesdays and Sundays and then from mid-August on Wednesdays and Saturdays until 7 September. SAS already flies to the Lebanese capital from Copenhagen during… Read the full press release
On the Trail of the Classical Hollywood Film: Royal Air Maroc Links Vienna and Casablanca Morocco’s largest airline operates flights from Vienna after an absence of 20 years VIENNA, Austria, 2019-Apr-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Air Maroc has returned to Vienna. An aircraft operated by Morocco’s largest airline landed at Vienna Airport on Monday… Read the full press release
Vienna Airport Honoured as a “Family-Friendly Company” by the Austrian Federal Chancellery VIENNA, Austria, 2019-Apr-03 — /Travel PR News/ — One month of parental leave for fathers, various working time models, company kindergarten, five additional days of vacation per year and a lot more: Vienna Airport implements numerous measures to ensure the compatibility of family and… Read the full press release
Viennese Charm and Tradition at Vienna Airport: New AÏDA Shop Ensures Coffee House Flair in Terminal 1 VIENNA, Austria, 2019-Apr-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Whether it involves coffee or cake, a piece of Viennese culture now awaits passengers in the AÏDA coffee shop and confectionery located at the check-in in Terminal 1. As the domestic… Read the full press release
BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2019-Apr-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the winner of the PATA BUFFET for Youth Challenge, Food Saviors from India representing the National Institute for Tourism and Hospitality Management, for their impact in reducing food waste on campus. The Challenge was implemented as part of PATA’s efforts… Read the full press release
Shannon, Ireland, 2019-Apr-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Shannon Airport passenger’s options have widened again this week with the launch of two new twice-weekly flights, bolstering both sun options and services into its biggest market, the UK. In what is a major boost for sun-worshipers, Shannon passengers can from this week enjoy direct flights to Ibiza… Read the full press release
Vilnius, Lithuania, 2019-Apr-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Baltic Ground Services (BGS), the only private operator of ground handling services at Chopin Airport in Warsaw (Poland), has signed a contract with Ryanair Sun for operations in the summer of 2019 (May – October). It includes complete passenger and baggage handling as well as all necessary services…. Read the full press release
New Delhi, India, 2019-Apr-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Vistara, India’s finest full service carrier, has been awarded the titles ‘Best Airline – India’ and ‘Best Regional Airline – Asia’ in the third edition of TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice® Awards 2019 for Airlines. The accolades come to Vistara from the world’s largest travel site, TripAdvisor, for the… Read the full press release
As part of its strategic partnership with flydubai, Emirates will resume flights to Zagreb until 26 October 2019 Dubai, UAE, 2019-Apr-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has resumed its operations to Zagreb for summer, serving the route until 26 October 2019. Its partner airline, flydubai will then begin to operate during the winter season…. Read the full press release
Costa Rica, Central America, 2019-Apr-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo has appointed Arnaud Dieutegard as Spa Director and Heriberto “Beto” Peña as Health and Wellness Ambassador of the newly re-imagined spa and wellness centre at the luxury resort located on the 1,400-acre (565 hectare) Peninsula Papagayo on the north Pacific coast of Costa Rica…. Read the full press release
Los Angeles, Westlake Village, U.S.A., 2019-Apr-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, a AAA Five-Diamond Los Angeles urban retreat, announces the grand opening of Coin & Candor. A lively neighbourhood gathering place, Coin & Candor features a casual yet sophisticated indoor and outdoor space with stunning views of the Santa Monica Mountains. The… Read the full press release
Jakarta, Indonesia, 2019-Apr-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Eggciting times are coming at Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta as it is getting ready for Easter celebrations. From the limited edition Easter Egg Collection at La Patisserie to an exquisite Sunday Brunch at Alto Restaurant & Bar and a special chocolate treatment at The Spa, each promotion is well… Read the full press release
New Additions Include First Ascend in Italy, First Quality in Czech Republic ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Apr-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Underscoring its continued international expansion, Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), announced three new additions to its European portfolio: Hotel Aquarius Venice and V8 Hotel Köln @Motorworld, both members of the Ascend Hotel Collection located in Venice, Italy and Cologne, Germany, respectively, and Quality Hotel… Read the full press release
TORONTO, CANADA, 2019-Apr-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels Canada, one of the country’s largest hotel franchisors, is excited to announce that it has been awarded the 2019 Hall of Fame Award, an annual Recognition Award from the Canadian Franchise Association (CFA). Of the Canadian Franchise Association’s 700 corporate members, only 32 have been awarded the Hall… Read the full press release
Oakland, Calif., 2019-Apr-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The Port of Oakland’s free harbor tours will return this May and run through October. The Port published its 2019 harbor tour schedule on its web site today (April 1, 2019). The 90-minute harbor excursions include a guided narration and are conducted aboard the Blue & Gold Fleet. “Port of… Read the full press release
Krabi, Thailand, 2019-Apr-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Recently, Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited led by Mr. Tortrakul Smakul, Regional Director – Sales (Center) brought a group of media and travel agents from Chiang Mai to travel on its inaugural flight Chiang Mai – Krabi. Everyone was warmly greeted by Airport authorities at Krabi International Airport…. Read the full press release
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2019-Apr-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Malaysia Airlines yesterday commenced its inaugural daily service from Kuala Lumpur to Kochi with a casual send-off ceremony at KL International Airport (KLIA). MH 108 departed KLIA on 31 March at 10:40 pm and arrived Cochin International Airport at 12.01am the following day. All 70 passengers… Read the full press release
LIVERPOOL, UK, 2019-Apr-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No. 1 airline, today (01 April) celebrated the first flight on its new twice weekly Liverpool service to Copenhagen. Ryanair’s Liverpool summer schedule includes 34 routes in total, with three new routes to Corfu, Paphos and Copenhagen. To mark the start of this new Liverpool route… Read the full press release
Young Scots get the keys to the country as £1 day out returns EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2019-Apr-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Historic Environment Scotland (HES) will be lowering drawbridges and opening gates to young people at historic sites across the country as the popular £1 offer for Young Scot card-holders returns. HES will be partnering with Young Scot,… Read the full press release
DUBLIN, Ireland, 2019-Apr-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (1 Apr) announced it will base an additional aircraft at Cork airport as part of its Winter 19 schedule, which will deliver 1.2m customers p.a. and 30 new Ryanair jobs at Cork Airport, as Ryanair grows its Cork traffic by 17%. Ryanair’s Cork… Read the full press release
Queensland, Australia, 2019-Apr-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Cairns Airport has won its second international award this year coming fourth for best regional airport in Australia and the Pacific in the Skytrax World Airport awards for 2019. The awards that began in 1999 are regarded as a quality benchmark for the world airport industry and assess… Read the full press release
BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2019-Apr-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the opening of the Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Located in the west of the capital, the hotel is just a 30-minute drive from King Khaled International Airport and situated in Riyadh’s… Read the full press release
Basel, Switzerland, 2019-Apr-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Aviation announces that Dave Paddock has been appointed as the new President of the Jet Aviation Group, effective July 1, 2019. Paddock succeeds Rob Smith, who has served the company in this role since 2014. Smith is leaving Jet Aviation to join General Dynamics’ Marine Systems business unit. A 20-year… Read the full press release
Bangkok, Thailand, 2019-Apr-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Bangkok, a striking new landmark for the capital, has opened as an intimate, ultra-luxury hotel on Ploenchit Road in heart of the city’s prime central business and retail district. As the 27th property in the growing global network for Rosewood Hotels & Resorts®, the hotel is the brand’s… Read the full press release
Airline grows presence in South America with new route to Rio de Janeiro Affordable fares from £169.90 one-way break current monopoly on direct London to Brazil flights New flights to Miami, San Francisco and summer service to Seattle commence from London LONDON, UK, 2019-Apr-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian has today (Mar 31, 2019) commenced… Read the full press release
First pier and new multi storey car park open this morning Five flights set to take off today, giving passengers a taste of things to come from airport transformation Hundreds of passengers set to sample the new pier today with flights with TUI Airways Manchester, UK, 2019-Apr-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Manchester Airport is today… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Apr-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (April 1, 2019) the opening of Nam Nghi Phu Quoc as part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, marking the first branded property in Southeast Asia under The Unbound Collection by Hyatt. The 114-room resort is nestled within a secluded oasis surrounded by… Read the full press release
Paris, France, 2019-Apr-02 — /Travel PR News/ — On March 31st, 2019, Air France inaugurated a new service to Dallas-Fort Worth (USA) by Airbus A330 equipped with the new Business (36 seats), Premium Economy (21 seats) and Economy (167 seats) cabins. Throughout the summer season, up to 5 weekly flights will connect Paris-Charles de Gaulle… Read the full press release