British Airways aircraft to fly Team GB and ParalympicsGB home from the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games named ‘victoRIOus’

LONDON, 2016-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — ‘victoRIOus’ is set to be the name of the British Airways aircraft that will fly Team GB and ParalympicsGB  home from the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The name, which was one of a short-list of four selected by the athletes and British Airways staff, was chosen by… Read the full news article

World Travel Awards to combine Europe Gala Ceremony and World Spa Awards Gala Ceremony on September 4th at Forte Village Resort, Sardinia, Italy

LONDON, 2016-Aug-16 — /Travel PR News/ — World Travel Awards has confirmed the Europe Gala Ceremony 2016 will join World Spa Awards at Forte Village Resort on the southern tip of Sardinia, Italy. Both events will take place on the evening of September 4th at the world-class resort, welcoming hundreds of hospitality leaders from across the region and around the world. The decision… Read the full news article

Expedia.com® launches Expedia Labs to showcase sampling of experimental tech and travel concepts

Hosts “Travel Think Tank” in San Francisco, Expedia’s first-ever inspirational invitational to discuss unique mobile travel concepts SAN FRANCISCO, 2016-Aug-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Expedia.com® today launched Expedia Labs, a new site to showcase a sampling of experimental tech and travel concepts built within Expedia or through company partnerships. Designed to give developers a dedicated… Read the full news article

Nebraska Tourism Commission releases 2016 Fall/Winter Travel Guide

LINCOLN, Neb., 2016-Aug-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Official 2016 Fall/Winter Nebraska Travel Guide is now available to those looking to explore the state. This is the first time, the Nebraska Tourism Commission has produced a Fall/Winter Travel Guide, allowing the publication to provide more date targeted opportunities and show out-of-state tourists that Nebraska is… Read the full news article

Historic Environment Scotland: Gretna battlefield in Dumfries and Galloway to be added to the Inventory of Historic Battlefields

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND, 2016-Aug-15 — /Travel PR News/ — A battlefield to the southwest of Gretna in Dumfries and Galloway has become the 40th site to be added to the Inventory of Historic Battlefields. The Battle of Sark, fought in 1448, was the first decisive victory for a Scottish force over the English since the Battle of… Read the full news article

Whistler Blackcomb announces new uphill hiking experience, The Blackcomb Ascent Trails

Plus: Summer Operations Now in Full Effect, Over 50km of Lift-Accessed Hiking and Running Trails Open and Wildflowers Now Going Into Full Bloom  WHISTLER, BC, 2016-Aug-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Whistler Blackcomb is excited to announce a new uphill hiking experience, The Blackcomb Ascent Trails. The Blackcomb Ascent Trails are three new interconnected uphill hiking… Read the full news article

PATA New Tourism Frontiers Forum 2016 (NTFF 2016) in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh on November 23-25

Conference will examine how destinations can design a sustainable tourism brand BANGKOK, 2016-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) will stage the PATA New Tourism Frontiers Forum 2016 (NTFF 2016) in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh on November 23-25. The event is being hosted generously by the Bangladesh Tourism Board under the supervision of the Ministry of Civil Aviation… Read the full news article

British Airways and Ancestry re-unite three sisters for the first time on board a flight from Austin to London

LONDON, 2016-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways and Ancestry, the largest provider of family history and personal DNA testing, played a very special part in an emotional reunion, between three sisters who met in person for the first time on board a flight from Austin to London. A video documenting it has been released… Read the full news article

Callater Lodge in Braemar awarded ‘Gold’ status from VisitScotland

Edinburgh, Scotland, 2016-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — A Victorian shooting lodge in Royal Deeside which has been converted into a 4-Star guest house has achieved its ‘Gold’ award from the national tourism organisation in recognition of its excellent customer service. Callater Lodge in Braemar, was already a 4-Star guest house but has now been awarded… Read the full news article

EventScotland’s National Funding Programme to fund public events across Scotland from August-October

Edinburgh, Scotland, 2016-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Public events taking place across Scotland from August-October are set to benefit from £233,000 from EventScotland’s National Funding Programme, it has today been revealed. A total of 21 events will receive grants from EventScotland, part of VisitScotland’s Events Directorate, providing crucial support for event delivery and helping to… Read the full news article

Glasgow Airport welcomed visiting passengers from Scotland’s first direct air service with South Korea

Edinburgh, Scotland, 2016-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The airport secured Scotland’s only direct service from Seoul after flag carrier Korean Air and tour operator Hanjin Travel confirmed earlier this year they would introduce a summer charter service from the country’s capital – one of the world’s megacities with a population of more than 10 million… Read the full news article

Acqualina Resort & Spa celebrates its tenth year anniversary with Ten Chapter Video Series

The Luxury Five-Star Miami Resort Honors Ten Years with a Ten Chapter Video Series SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLA, 2016-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Since opening in 2006, the Five-Star, Five-Diamond Acqualina Resort & Spa has become a go-to destination for the world’s most discerning travelers. And now this multi-award winning Sunny Isles beach resort that… Read the full news article

AccorHotels to continue to distribute its hotel inventory through the Amadeus GDS

Amadeus currently exclusively distributes Ibis Budget, AccorHotels’ benchmark budget brand. MADRID, SPAIN, 2016-Aug-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Searching for the right hotel room can be a challenge as there are so many options. At Amadeus we offer a range of content to our travel agency customers so that they can find the perfect room for… Read the full news article

Enterprise Rent-A-Car launches new brand positioning campaign to highlight its comprehensive transportation offerings beyond car rental

Fundamental Shift Debuts with New Multimedia Campaign Highlighting Enterprise’s Multiple Transportation Options ST. LOUIS, 2016-Aug-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Over the years, Enterprise Rent-A-Car has become an iconic brand name, woven into the fabric of our nation’s communities and universally known for delivering an exceptional experience to car rental customers. Today, with the launch of… Read the full news article

Travelport announces three additional airlines now live with its air merchandising technology

Brisbane, Australia, 2016-Aug-05 — /Travel PR News/ — (NYSE:TVPT) Travelport, a leading Travel Commerce Platform, today announces three additional airlines are now live with Travelport’s air merchandising technology – Air Tahiti Nui, a full-service carrier with an international route network of 6 destinations across the Pacific region;  Fly Corporate, a Hahn Air Systems partner airline, operating… Read the full news article

Travelport announces renewal of both its global full content and IT agreements with Emirates

New multi-year agreements for both IT solutions and enhanced distribution announced today Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2016-Aug-05 — /Travel PR News/ —Travelport (NYSE:TVPT), a leading Travel Commerce Platform, has today announced the renewal of both its global full content and IT agreements with Emirates. The strengthened partnership will see Emirates offer Travelport connected agencies in 180… Read the full news article

Travelport announces new operator agreement with TP Services Ltd in Tanzania

Tanzania’s travel industry leaders gather at gala event to announce new operator for the travel commerce platform giant Dar es Salaam, Tanzania:, 2016-Aug-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport, a leading Travel Commerce Platform providing distribution, technology, payment and other solutions for global travel and tourism industry has announced a new operator agreement with TP Services Ltd… Read the full news article

The Expedia group and Travelport announce expanded European partnership

BELLEVUE, WA, US, and LANGLEY, UK, 2016-Aug-05 — /Travel PR News/ — the Expedia group (NASDAQ: EXPE) and Travelport (NYSE: TVPT) have today announced an expanded European partnership which sees Expedia extend its use of Travelport’s Travel Commerce Platform in multiple European countries. As part of the agreement, Expedia and its brands, including its corporate arm,… Read the full news article

Lufthansa expands selection of audiobooks on all long-haul flights

  Audible and Lufthansa are offering passengers a selection of 60 audio book titles every six months Cologne, Germany, 2016-Aug-04 — /Travel PR News/ — From now on, Lufthansa passengers on all long-haul flights can choose from an even wider and up-to-date selection of audiobooks. 60 titles to suit all tastes are now available on the… Read the full news article

Travel Alberta: Sunshine Village makes it easier to access the colourful wildflower fields with gondola and lift services

  BANFF, AB, 2016-Aug-04 — /Travel PR News/ —  The wildflowers are out and there are still two months of hiking to enjoy at iconic Sunshine Meadows at Sunshine Village in Banff National Park. This year, Sunshine Village is making it even easier to access the colourful fields of wildflowers this season with the Sunshine gondola and… Read the full news article

Shell and the City of Chicago present The 58th Annual Chicago Air and Water Show, August 20 and 21

    Beloved Chicago Bears cornerback will open the show, to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the USO CHICAGO, 2016-Aug-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The 58th Annual Chicago Air and Water Show, presented by Shell and the City of Chicago, will take place August 20 and 21 along the lakefront from Fullerton to Oak Street,… Read the full news article

Qantas and Tourism Australia partner to promote Australia to the world

  SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 2016-Aug-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas and Tourism Australia have signed a $20 million deal to promote Australia to the world. The three year agreement involves a joint investment from Qantas and Tourism Australia to attract more international visitors to Australia, with a focus on the United States, Asia, the United… Read the full news article

GBTA Convention 2016: The GBTA Foundation awarded 21 recipients with the prestigious GLP Designation

Alexandria, VA, 2016-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The GBTA Foundation – the education and research arm of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – awarded 21 recipients with the prestigious GLP Designation during GBTA Convention 2016 last week in Denver. The Global Leadership Professional® designation (GLP) was created to acknowledge business travel professionals who had… Read the full news article

80 adventure videos now available for viewing via the Adventure in Motion Film Contest at Adventure.Travel

SEATTLE, 2016-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — More than 80 adventure videos are now available for viewing via the Adventure in Motion Film Contest, powered by the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA; www.adventuretravel.biz). Viewers can vote on their favorite films by “liking” them using the Facebook button on the contest platform. The three finalists with the… Read the full news article

The Adventure Travel Trade Association launched the newly redesigned Adventure.Travel website

  SEATTLE, 2016-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA;www.adventuretravel.biz) has just launched the newly redesigned Adventure.Travel website. Adventure.Travel is the consumer-facing companion website of the ATTA, showcasing the association’s members and partners. The website compiles hundreds of responsible tour operators, travel advisors, adventure destinations and accommodations and features trips, traveler reviews, photos, videos… Read the full news article

Virgin Trains to stage a one-off Comedy Coach on a newly refurbished King’s Cross to Edinburgh service

Virgin Trains brings cheer as Brits forget how to laugh CITY, Country, 2016-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Comedy Coach unveiled at news that almost two-thirds of Brits haven’t had a good laugh in the last week Research revealed by Virgin Trains has found that almost 39 million Brits* haven’t laughed out loud in the last… Read the full news article

Team’s shirts of Darlington Football Club now sponsored by Virgin Trains

  LONDON, 2016-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Fans of Darlington Football Club can support their team in style this season with a new shirt sponsorship and generous travel discount from Virgin Trains. The club has today released images of its official 2016-2017 season team photograph, with the team’s shirts now sponsored by Virgin Trains. The… Read the full news article

Sandals Ochi Beach Resort to host World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony 2016

London, UK, 2016-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — World Travel Awards has revealed Sandals Ochi Beach Resort will host the Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony 2016. The luxurious resort will welcome hospitality leaders from across the region on September 17th as they gather to see who among them has been voted the best-of-the-best. Wrapped in the lush beauty of… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai to host the 20th Anniversary Run for Hope from September 9 to 11, 2016

Hawaii, Hualalai, U.S.A., 2016-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, the first and only AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Five Star hotel on Hawaii Island is proud to host the 20th Anniversary Run for Hope with all proceeds to benefit the American Cancer Society Hawaii Pacific and Friends of the University of Hawaii… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire to host its annual Terry Fox Run of Hope on Sunday, October 2, 2016

Hampshire, England, 2016-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — On Sunday, October 2, 2016, Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire will host its annual Terry Fox Run of Hope in support of the Terry Fox Foundation and the Hampshire-based Brain Tumour Charity. Teaming up with its sister property Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane, the Hotels will be… Read the full news article