Etihad Airways also collects awards for Best Airline in the Middle East and Best Airport Staff/Gate Agents ABU DHABI, 2014-12-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways was recognized as “2014 Airline of the Year” by the readers of U.S.-based Global Traveler magazine. The prestigious award was presented at Global Traveler’s “11th Annual GT Tested Reader… Read the full news article
Customers are advised to arrive to the airport early to avoid delays DUBAI, U.A.E., 2014-12-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates expects this week to be its busiest of 2014, as travellers head home or abroad for the holiday season. Over 80,000 people will travel on 19 December with Emirates on over 240 flights, according… Read the full news article
Highlights Sustainability Efforts and Improvement in Key Efficiencies DUBAI, U.A.E., 2014-12-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The Emirates Group has published its fourth annual Environmental Report which measures and tracks the Group’s environmental performance, as well as identifies examples of best practice across the 75,000 strong workforce. Covering the 2013-2014 fiscal year, the report, audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers, presents… Read the full news article
Western artist Duke Beardsley creates pop-up studio as Hotel and EDGE host an array of events in January Denver, CO, 2014-12-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Denver and EDGE Restaurant welcome prolific contemporary Western artist Duke Beardsley as its first “artist in residence” from January 9 to 31, 2015. Beardsley will paint from… Read the full news article
Dubai, UAE, 2014-12-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai Airports has issued an advisory for passengers to ease their travel through Dubai International as part of preparations for the seasonal rush of travellers anticipated to hit peak later this week and over the weekend. Smart Travel Tips Aim to arrive early at the airport. It is best… Read the full news article
HONG KONG, 2014-12-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) set a new monthly record for cargo tonnage throughput in November 2014. During the month, cargo volume rose by 5.5% year on year to reach 421,000 tonnes. Continued growth was also seen in other traffic categories during the month, in which HKIA… Read the full news article
AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 2014-12-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Air New Zealand has announced today that it will begin flying direct to South America in December 2015 for the first time in the airline’s history. The year-round Air New Zealand service will see a Boeing 777-200 aircraft operate three return flights per week between Auckland… Read the full news article
MEMPHIS, Tenn., 2014-12-16 — /Travel PR News/ — In the spirit of giving this holiday season, FedEx pilots will once again deliver food baskets and gifts to Hope House, a Memphis day-care center devoted to children who have been affected by or infected with HIV/AIDS. The pilots will make their visit to Hope House on Tuesday, December… Read the full news article
First of its kind online performance evaluation tool for the hotel industry is now available worldwide HONG KONG, 2014-12-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Digital marketing for hotels is complex. In an ideal world every hotel would like 100% of their online bookings to be made directly with the hotel via their website, mobile website… Read the full news article
Chennai, Hargeisa and Nejran to be launched in the first quarter of 2015, bringing the carrier’s expanding network to 89 destinations in 46 countries Dubai, UAE, 2014-12-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai-based flydubai announced the addition of three new routes to its growing network. Flights to Chennai, Hargeisa and Nejran will commence in the first quarter… Read the full news article
Madrid, Spain, 2014-12-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Iberia and Meridiana have extended their code-share agreement to cover the Madrid-Naples route that the Italian carrier has just launched. The schedule of four weekly flights operated by Meridiana between the Spanish capital and Naples, enables passengers to fly to other destinations – through Naples to Meridiana domestic destinations and via Madrid… Read the full news article
Shannon, Ireland, 2014-12-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Shannon Airport has recorded another month of growth after terminal passenger results for November showed a 26% increase on the same month last year, up from 77,002 to 97,292. In keeping with trends from the summer season onwards, the biggest increase was in European traffic, with November passenger… Read the full news article
LIVERPOOL, UK, 2014-12-15 — /Travel PR News/ — A Liverpool foodbank has been delighted to accept hundreds of items of much needed food, groceries, and basic toiletries, all kindly donated by Airport employees. The Airport recently started working in partnership with Business in the Community (BITC) to collect food items that will help the foodbank… Read the full news article
Lions Super Rugby Team to become known as the Emirates Lions JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA, 2014-12-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, a global connector of people and their passions, and the Lions, one of South Africa’s top rugby teams, today announced a five-year sponsorship agreement. The agreement will see Emirates become the title sponsor of the Lions… Read the full news article
EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2014-12-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Some of Scotland’s most iconic heritage sites are now available to view virtually. Google Street View has launched a new collection of historic Scottish sites, allowing people to now explore a number of the nation’s picturesque castles, forts and abbeys from their phone, tablet or computer. Partnering… Read the full news article
LOS ANGELES, 2014-12-15 — /Travel PR News/ — After leading the organization for more than two years, Metrolink Chief Executive Officer Michael P. DePallo announced that today he will step down from his post at Metrolink effective January 2 to pursue other opportunities, and that the Board will commence a process for hiring a new permanent… Read the full news article
Hong Kong, 2014-12-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Gateway Hotel introduces a brand new point of view in a 360 degree redesigned property that defines a totally innovative lifestyle design concept. Discover contemporary cool in the fusion of sophisticated touches and stylish comfort found in the 400 newly renovated rooms and suites. The Ultimate… Read the full news article
Alexandria, VA, 2014-12-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Bruce E. Carter, A.A.E., Director of Aviation at the Quad City International Airport has been selected as the recipient of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) Distinguished Service Award, presented to airport executives in recognition of career-long leadership and contributions to the aviation industry. “Bruce is a… Read the full news article
Brussels, Belgium, 2014-12-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Rezidor, one of the largest and most dynamic hotel groups worldwide, further strengthens its portfolio in the Middle East by signing a new Radisson Blu hotel at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center (RICEC) in Saudi Arabia’s capital city. The upper upscale property featuring 200 rooms… Read the full news article
Brussels, Belgium, 2014-12-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Rezidor, one of the largest and most dynamic hotel groups worldwide, has opened the Radisson Blu Old Mill Hotel, Belgrade – bringing Europe’s largest upper upscale brand, world-class style and sophistication to the vibrant, up-and-coming Serbian capital. “We are delighted to welcome the Radisson Blu Old Mill… Read the full news article
Brussels, Belgium, 2014-12-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Blu, one of the world’s leading hotel brands, sponsored UNICEF”s #StopEbola charity dinner in Brussels. The charity event, organized by Think Young and Burson-Marsteller, raised over €7,000 for UNICEF’s fight against the epidemic of the Ebola Virus Disease. Radisson Blu Hotels & Resorts, together with Facebook, IBM, Intel… Read the full news article
Brussels, Belgium, 2014-12-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Rezidor, one of the largest and most dynamic hotel groups worldwide, further strengthens its network in France by announcing the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa Bordeaux. The new urban resort will feature 125 rooms and a large spa and Balneotherapy area – it is scheduled to welcome… Read the full news article
CHICAGO, 2014-12-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and 511 South Central Avenue, LLC, which is a collaboration between Englewood LLC and CG Investments, Inc., today announced the opening of Hyatt Place Baltimore/Inner Harbor. “Baltimore is a large and vibrant city, filled with restaurants, markets, galleries, and other impressive art and entertainment attractions,” said… Read the full news article
CHICAGO, 2014-12-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (“Hyatt” or the “Company”) (NYSE: H) announced today that the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to an additional $400 million of the Company’s common stock. As of December 11, 2014, the Company had approximately $465 million available under its share repurchase authorization… Read the full news article
CHICAGO, 2014-12-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Certified Hospitality, LLC announce the opening of Hyatt Place Columbus, a refreshing new hotel choice for business and leisure travelers visiting Columbus, Miss. The hotel is ideally situated near the city’s main highways, as well as near Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle, downtown Columbus and… Read the full news article
CHICAGO, 2014-12-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Playa Hotels & Resorts B.V. (“Playa”), a leading owner, operator and developer of all inclusive resorts in prime beachfront locations, today announced the opening of Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall in Montego Bay, Jamaica, which will be followed by the opening of Hyatt Zilara Rose… Read the full news article
PARIS, 2014-12-11 — /Travel PR News/ — With menus created by Anne-Sophie Pic, a French Chef with three Michelin stars, tableware signed by the designer Jean-Marie Massaud and wines and champagnes selected by internationally renowned experts, the La Première cabin offers its customers culinary delights worthy of Michelin-starred restaurants. MOUTHWATERING MOMENTS IN THE SKY In… Read the full news article
Air France is a member of the “SESAR Deployment Alliance“, an entity recently appointed by the European Commission to plan and coordinate a mass-scale modernization of European airspace, to meet the demands of the XX1st century. PARIS, 2014-12-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Air France has joined this single interprofessional partnership, comprising 4 airlines, 25… Read the full news article
PARIS, 2014-12-11 — /Travel PR News/ — On 10 December 2014, the cruise line Ponant and the airline Air France signed a new commercial and marketing partnership to strengthen their cooperation on the French market. This agreement will offer customers of both French companies a high quality of service throughout their trip, during their flight… Read the full news article
SAA to operate daily flight between Johannesburg and Abu Dhabi from 29 March 2015 Number of routes in airlines’ codeshare agreement increases from 24 to 49 Closer integration of Etihad Guest and SAA Voyager frequent flyer programs Commercial teams coordination cleared by South African Competition Authorities, allowing the airlines to compete more effectively as a… Read the full news article