LONDON, 2016-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Boarding British Airways flights has just got easier for families and friends travelling together thanks to the introduction of multiple mobile boarding passes. Previously, each person had to each carry their own smartphone to show their mobile boarding pass to go through security or board a flight. But now… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2016-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) announces that partial lane closures will begin next week on the lower level roadways of Terminal 5 and the domestic terminals at O’Hare International Airport to accommodate improvement projects. Minimal traffic impacts are expected, however, the CDA cautions motorists and pedestrians to proceed… Read the full press release
MIRAMAR, Fla., 2016-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ:SAVE) announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Myrna M. Soto as its newest board member, effective March 29, 2016. “We are looking forward to Myrna becoming a member of our board,” said Spirit’s Chairman of the Board, Mac Gardner. “Myrna’s expertise in… Read the full press release
Airline signs industry sustainable pledge to develop biofuel DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has signed a pledge to support the airline industry’s commitment to sustainable aviation fuels. As a member of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Users Group (SAFUG), a world-leading environmental research programme, the pledge unites Qatar’s national airline with industry… Read the full press release
Company to provide industry leading ground handling, aircraft cleaning and airport mobility services SEATTLE, 2016-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines, Inc. today announced the company plans to form a wholly owned subsidiary called McGee Air Services, a dedicated airline services company that combines deep industry experience with a singular focus on providing best-in-class… Read the full press release
Fort Worth, Texas, 2016-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Bell Helicopter, Textron AirLand, Textron Aviation Inc. and Textron Systems, all businesses of Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT), have announced their plans for the 19th edition of the International Air and Space Fair (FIDAE 2016) in Santiago, Chile, held March 29 through April 3, 2016. Textron will be… Read the full press release
SANTIAGO, Chile, 2016-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Cessna Aircraft Company, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced that the Cessna Citation Latitude is making its FIDAE International Air and Space Fair debut at the Santiago International Airport March 29-April 3. The Latitude, Textron Aviation’s most recently certified business jet,… Read the full press release
New construction projects include luxury high-rise in heart of downtown and intimate boutique in historic Dilworth neighborhood SAN FRANCISCO, 2016-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants announced today it will continue its Southern expansion for the brand with the addition of two new hotels in the Charlotte, North Carolina area – one… Read the full press release
MINNEAPOLIS, 2016-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) today announced that Matt Beatty will join the global executive team as Executive Vice President, Traveler Services. Beatty has worked at CWT for nearly 25 years and moves to the executive team having been President, US Military & Government Markets, since 2011. He will continue… Read the full press release
Dubai, U.A.E., 2016-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Arqaam Capital (“Arqaam”), the specialist emerging markets investment bank, has entered into a partnership with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world’s leading luxury hospitality company, to manage and operate Arqaam’s luxury mixed use resort currently being developed on the island of Hvar in Croatia. Four SeasonsResort Hvar,… Read the full press release
Santiago, Chile, 2016-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Embraer Commercial Aviation released today, during FIDAE (Feria del Aire y del Espacio), its market outlook for Latin America, which forecasts that the region will take delivery of 720 new jets in the 70 to 130-seat segment over the next 20 years, representing 11% of the worldwide… Read the full press release
BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2016-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group is delighted to announce that it won three awards at The Travel Marketing Awards 2016 ceremony in London, United Kingdom. The Travel Marketing Awards honor the most original ideas and best performances in advertising, marketing and digital campaigns over the past year. The “E-scapes”… Read the full press release
SINGAPORE, 2016-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Asia Pacific Ltd., which manages the finest serviced apartments for business and leisure travelers, today announced the appointment of Craig Bond as vice president of operations for South Asia and Southeast Asia. In this capacity, Bond will have responsibility for a portfolio of 11 Oakwood-branded serviced apartments currently… Read the full press release
El hotel Meliá Castilla de Madrid ha reunido a las principales cuentas especializadas en la organización de eventos para dar a conocer las características del programa Mallorca, España, 2016-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — La marca de hoteles Meliá Hotels & Resorts ha presentado su nuevo programa para la celebración de eventos y reuniones, EcoTouch Meetings,… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2016-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Grand Hyatt Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. Grand Hyatt Rio de Janeiro combines the brand’s effortless luxury experience with a Brazilian design and hospitality in an urban resort setting. Guests can enjoy its prime beachfront location in the exclusive… Read the full press release
Board Approves Two Long-Term Leases Hebron, KY, 2016-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is launching two new land development initiatives that will continue building its strategies for revenue diversification and growing economic development opportunities. This month, the CVG Airport Board approved two new projects: Multi-tenant cargo building: CVG will enter into… Read the full press release
Upgrade Reflects Airport’s Strong Credit Profile Hebron, KY, 2016-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded CVG’s revenue bonds rating to A2 from A3, citing “the significant progress CVG has made in transitioning from a connecting hub to a multi-carrier, origin and destination (O&D) airport” as the reason for the upgrade. Moody’s also… Read the full press release
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, 2016-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines, the largest airline in Africa, was chosen as the Best Airline in Nigeria by the National Association of Nigerian Travel Agents (NANTA) on 17 March 2016. The ceremony took place at the Association’s 40th annual general meeting at Premier Hotel Ibadan. The 1500 members of the… Read the full press release
JOHANNESBURG, 2016-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways (SAA), the leading carrier on the continent, has scored a brilliant home goal by clinching a sponsorship deal with Bafana Bafana, the South African Men’s Senior National Team, popularly known as Bafana Bafana. The sponsorship agreement which secures the South African national carrier as the official… Read the full press release
BANGKOK, 2016-Mar-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and the ASEAN-China Centre (ACC) invites entries for the ASEAN-China Tourism Photo Contest 2016. This competition is being organised in collaboration with China National Travel Magazine (CNT), a cultural travel magazine published monthly by the Chinese Academy of Sciences. As this year marks the 25th anniversary of ASEAN-China Dialogue… Read the full press release
BANGKOK, 2016-Mar-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce that Mr Danny Ho is the recipient of the most prestigious honour for young tourism professionals in Asia Pacific – the 2016 PATA Face of the Future award. A native of Malaysia, Danny is the Executive Pastry Chef at Hotel ICON in Hong… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways commits to industry standard for transportation of live animals DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Mar-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has signed the United for Wildlife Transport Industry Declaration at Buckingham Palace in the presence of HRH The Duke of Cambridge and The Rt. Hon. the Lord Hague of Richmond. Qatar Airways Chief Officer Cargo,… Read the full press release
Seattle, 2016-Mar-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Matt Shelby has joined Alaska Airlines as managing director of corporate real estate. He’ll be responsible for the oversight of Alaska and Horizon Air’s airport real estate activities, specifically in Seattle. “Matt is a seasoned professional with extensive aviation, legal, policy and operational experience,” said Karen Gruen, Alaska Airlines’… Read the full press release
Letters of Inquiry must be received by April 15 ANCHORAGE, 2016-Mar-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The Alaska Airlines Foundation is currently accepting grant request applications from non-profits in the states of Alaska, Washington and Hawaii. The deadline for mid-year consideration is April 15, 2016. Each year the Alaska Airlines Foundation distributes cash grants to… Read the full press release
DALLAS, TX, 2016-Mar-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co.®(NYSE: LUV) announced today that it ranked #13 of the 500 companies on Forbes’ List of Best Employers for 2016. This is the second year of the Forbes’ List of Best Employers, with Southwest® moving up from 18 in 2015. “This ranking is really a recognition… Read the full press release
Biggest package of improvements for passengers travelling to and from London Waterloo for decades Better station, extra seats and a fleet of new trains 30% increase in peak time passenger capacity by 2019 Infrastructure investment includes longer platforms for longer trains Improved depots for this railway’s biggest ever fleet of trains LONDON, 2016-Mar-25 — /Travel… Read the full press release
Three quarters of Scottish population to benefit by 2017 Smart ticketing also to extend to rail, ferries and subway Perth, Scotland, 2016-Mar-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Bus operators across Scotland have outlined their commitment to deliver multi-operator smart ticketing for millions of Scottish bus customers, paving the way for seamless travel between bus, rail, ferry… Read the full press release
Perth, Scotland, 2016-Mar-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Stagecoach East Scotland has been short-listed for a top honour at the 2016 UK Coach Awards. The transport company’s Express City Connect network has been nominated for the Top Express Operation at the 7th annual event due to be held in Manchester. Stagecoach East Scotland hopes to retain… Read the full press release
Singapore, 2016-Mar-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Changi Airport Group (CAG) have extended the popular Changi Transit Programme, which provides SIA and SilkAir customers rewards during their transit in Singapore. Under the extension of the Programme to 31 March 2017, customers who transit through Changi Airport on SIA and/or SilkAir can redeem… Read the full press release
Radisson Blu, the iconic hotel brand driven by innovation and design, strengthens its presence in Finland with the opening of Radisson Blu Aleksanteri Hotel, Helsinki. The newly renovated hotel has a strong connection to the local people and culture, and promises to be every guest’s “home away from home”. HELSINKI, 2016-Mar-25 — /Travel PR… Read the full press release