Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2014-7-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today announced a partnership with Google to make it more convenient for travellers to view the airline’s flight schedules and fares on the search engine’s flight search tool. Using Flight Search, travellers in the US, Canada, the… Read the full news article
Five-year sponsorship agreement announced with Hyundai A-League club Etihad Airways branding to feature on the front of home and away team kit Joint initiatives to include children’s football schools and fan competitions Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2014-7-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Melbourne City Football Club has announced Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab… Read the full news article
São José dos Campos, Brazil, 2014-7-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Embraer will participate in the 49th Farnborough International Airshow (FIA – www.farnborough.com), from July 14 to 20, at Farnborough Airport (FAB), UK, promoting its entire range of products for the Commercial Aviation, Executive Jets and Defense & Security markets. At the event, Embraer will unveil… Read the full news article
Belle Mare, Mauritius, 2014-7-9 — /Travel PR News/ — LUX* Belle Mare, Mauritius is delighted to announce that it has been named on the Expedia Insiders’ Select list for 2014, an annual ranking of the best reviewed hotels as determined by one of the world’s largest full-service online travel site. Pulling from nearly two million annual verified… Read the full news article
Auckland, New Zealand, 2014-7-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport has announced the winners of its 2014 Airline of the Year Award and 2014 Aeronautical Service Provider Award. Judy Nicholl, general manager aeronautical operations, says the annual awards recognise excellence by the service providers and airlines at Auckland Airport. “The Aeronautical Service Provider Award recognises the… Read the full news article
Shannon, Ireland, 2014-7-4 — /Travel PR News/ — We are delighted to announce that SAA Chairman, Rose Hynes, has been nominated for the Hi Magazine, Clare Business Woman 2014 award. Rose Hynes, who was appointed Chairman in January 2013, stemmed a five year decline in passenger numbers in the Airport’s first year as an independent entity. Ms… Read the full news article
LONDON, 2014-7-4 — /Travel PR News/ — A VisitEngland cycling themed national marketing campaign, aimed to inspire Britons to take a cycling holiday in England this year, will be featured in a Television advertisement which will air on Channel 5 on 11 July. It will highlight the wide range of cycling related tourism products and experiences… Read the full news article
Sign up to World Record Attempt at this Year’s Jane Austen Festival BATH, 2014-7-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Come and join the 14th Jane Austen Festival in Bath! Ten full and hectic days of Jane Austen and Regency events in the centre of Bath. This Year’s Jane Austen Festival will run from 12th to 21st September 2014. Join us… Read the full news article
BATH, 2014-7-3 — /Travel PR News/ — This morning, Bath Tourism Plus welcomed passengers from the inaugural SAS flight from Stockholm as it landed in at Bristol Airport. Bath Tourism Plus was joined by the Mayor of Bath, Cllr Cherry Beath and No.1 Royal Crescent’s very own Georgian Housekeeper Glenys Hale along with colleagues from both… Read the full news article
2,800 new parking spaces close to the terminals Hamburg Airport opens the new P1 multi-storey car park Hamburg, Germany, 2014-7-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Right on time for the summer holidays, and as planned, the new, more comfortable P1 multi-storey car park, close to the terminals, has entered operation. Around 2,800 parking spaces are now available… Read the full news article
LONDON, 2014-7-2 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, the UK’s largest airline, has today announced the release of seven new “Fearless Flyer” course dates across the UK to help even more nervous travellers overcome their phobia of flying. From Autumn 2014 easyJet’s Fearless Flyer course will be run at Gatwick, Belfast, Luton, Edinburgh, Manchester, Bristol… Read the full news article
With Launch of Thought-Leadership Series CHEVY CHASE, Md., 2014-7-2 — /Travel PR News/ — The concept of thought leadership centers around leading a conversation and encouraging others to think differently, consider trends and form alternative points of view. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. has introduced a series on LinkedIn to lead the conversation about the luxury sector…. Read the full news article
Geneva, 2014-7-2 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing air cargo growth accelerated in May, with 4.7% growth compared to a year ago. This is up from the 3.8% year-on-year growth recorded in April. Cargo volumes, measured by Freight Tonne Kilometers (FTKs) were up across… Read the full news article
•£6million investment to provide improved maintenance facilities •108 additional carriages to be maintained at Wimbledon depot Perth, Scotland, 2014-6-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Rail Minister and Wimbledon MP Stephen Hammond today (30 June 2014) unveiled a major new investment in one of the busiest rail maintenance depots in the country. Around £6million has been invested in… Read the full news article
Hong Kong, 2014-6-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona is delighted to announce its partnership with celebrated Spanish Chef Ángel León who brings a new concept to the hotel’s Blanc Brasserie & Gastrobar from this autumn. Chef León will also be responsible for all of the culinary operations of the hotel, with the exception of Moments restaurant by Carme… Read the full news article
Airline will participate in industry-leading technology solutions including Rich Content and Branding ATLANTA, 2014-6-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport, a leading travel commerce marketplace providing distribution, technology, payment and other solutions for the $7 trillion global travel and tourism industry, today announces a new long-term agreement with United Airlines. This will add to the availability of… Read the full news article
BANGKOK, 2014-6-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has been unveiled as the latest partner of Connections, the new series of exclusive events for the global travel industry’s most senior suppliers and buyers. The first invitation-only event, Connections Luxury, takes place at the Four Seasons Hotel in Hampshire, UK on September 29-30,… Read the full news article
Christchurch, New Zealand, 2014-6-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Construction of a retail precinct at Christchurch Airport comes a step closer this month with the demolition of a building on Memorial Avenue. The building which used to house Maui Campervans is being demolished to clear the site where Spitfire Square will be developed. Christchurch Airport Chief… Read the full news article
LONDON, 2014-6-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Eurostar, the high-speed passenger rail service linking the UK with mainland Europe, has announced that its popular Have your say on sustainability competition is now open for entries, giving the future generation of voters the chance to share their views with MEPs in Brussels. In partnership with the Young People’s Trust… Read the full news article
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2014-6-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has introduced mobile boarding passes on select routes for guests using its mobile online check-in facility. The new program offers increased check-in options, reduces paper wastage, eliminates the risk of boarding pass loss, and enables the storage of… Read the full news article
Berlin, Germany, 2014-6-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Members of topbonus, airberlin’s loyalty program, can now learn a new language online and collect miles at the same time through its new partnership with Language Direct. As part of an introductory offer, Language Direct and topbonus will offer members with up to 22,500 award miles if they book… Read the full news article
Nairobi, 2014-6-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Kenya Airways’ Group Managing Director, Titus Naikuni, has been recognized for his contribution to the aviation industry in Africa. Dr Naikuni was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award for Outstanding Services to African Aviation Development during the recently concluded African Aviation Summit 2014 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The summit that was… Read the full news article
Muharraq, Bahrain, 2014-6-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) announced today that it will host the first ever Routes MENA in the Kingdom of Bahrain in November 2015. This inaugural event will see route development professionals from across the MENA region gather to discuss air service development to, from, and within the region in… Read the full news article
CHICAGO, 2014-6-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) and the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) announce the Agenda for the 7th Annual Airports Going Green (AGG) Conference, which will be held November 3-5, 2014, at the Chicago Westin River North. Here are just two of this year’s Conference Highlight – Stay tuned for additional, exciting… Read the full news article
Botswana, 2014-6-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Belmond is offering an unforgettable safari experience to guests at its luxury lodges in Botswana, one of the world’s last great wilderness areas. With the ‘Discover Botswana with Belmond’ offer, those booking four nights or more* in July, August and September will be treated to a complimentary 35-minute helicopter safari… Read the full news article
LONDON, 2014-6-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Just weeks before the Indian cricket team arrives in England, VisitBritain, UKinbound and ETOA are hosting their India Market Seminar to grow tourism from one of Britain’s fastest growing markets. Taking place on Tuesday 24 June at Lord’s, one of the most iconic cricket venues in the world, senior figures… Read the full news article
LONDON, 2014-6-24 — /Travel PR News/ — In an innovative twist for the aviation industry, Air Partner has sold the ‘white space’ on one of its aircraft charters for the first time. The Boeing 737-400 aircraft, which will be based in Milan, will fly passengers to holiday and incentive destinations all over Europe and the Mediterranean… Read the full news article
LONDON, 2014-6-24 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, the UK’s largest airline, is celebrating for the second year running following one of the industry’s prestigious events, the Airline Retail Conference 2014 (ARC). The airline picked up accolades for both the Best Airline for Inflight Retail and Best Airline for Inflight Food and Beverage. The conference and awards… Read the full news article
Tourism and Community Development’ is the theme of this year’s World Tourism Day (WTD). The theme underscores the potential of tourism to promote opportunities for communities around the world, as well as the role that community engagement has in advancing sustainable tourism development. The official celebrations will be hosted by Mexico in the city of… Read the full news article
BANGKOK, 2014-6-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has signed a Master License agreement with China Ready & Accredited (CRA) in order to promote the global rollout of CRA programmes to PATA members. CRA delivers a global system of training and accreditation, which provides Chinese consumers with an assurance of a… Read the full news article