English Heritage: What it was like to live in the village of Castle Acre Priory 900 years ago

A family trail and new displays explore the lives of monks and villagers from Castle Acre in Norfolk. Swindon, ENGLAND, 2016-Jun-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The project tells the story of Castle Acre Priory near King’s Lynn, alongside the village and the people who lived there. The Priory is one of the best known… Read the full news article

Austrian Airlines unveils Airbus A321 with special ÖFB labeling just in time before the UEFA European Championship starts

 Airbus A321 with special livery of the Austrian Football Association (ÖFB) Photos of ÖFB team players, a football on the tail fin and the word “Tooooor!” (= “goooooal”) are displayed on the belly of the aircraft in addition to the lettering “myDreamteam” timelapse video affixing of the livery VIENNA, 2016-Jun-03 — /Travel PR News/ —… Read the full news article

Jet Airways announces special offers on its domestic network as part of its #GetMore campaign

Great savings of up to 20% on flights to destinations across the airline’s extensive domestic network MUMBAI, 2016-Jun-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, today announced special offers on Economy and Première fares as part of its #GetMore campaign. The five-day #GetMore offer will allow flyers to avail substantial savings of… Read the full news article

Emirates and Amadeus announce the renewal of their distribution agreement

Emirates continues to offer travellers choice, transparency and convenience by providing full content via all Amadeus channels MADRID, SPAIN, 2016-Jun-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates and Amadeus today announce the renewal of their distribution agreement to ensure that the airline’s full inventory of fares and flights is made available to Amadeus-connected travel agencies and… Read the full news article

Travelport hosted its Travelport Technology Day ‘Learn with Travelport’ with seminars in Moscow and St. Petersburg

LANGLEY, UK, 2016-Jun-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport (NYSE: TVPT), a leading travel commerce platform recently hosted its Travelport Technology Day, ‘Learn with Travelport’. The travel-agency focussed seminars in Moscow and St. Petersburg, gathered 50 of Russia’s key travel industry players, including leading travel agencies and travel management companies. The seminars, combined with interactive… Read the full news article

Agoda Travel Smart study reveals the top growing European destinations for Asian travelers

SINGAPORE, 2016-Jun-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Agoda, one of the world’s leading accommodation sites and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), announced today the results of its most recent Travel Smart study, which shows the top growing European destinations for Asian travelers. Though Asian travelers still love Paris and London, bookings in smaller European cities… Read the full news article

Millennium Park to host hundreds of FREE events this summer

Spend your summer with Shirley Caesar, Blonde Redhead, Ferris Bueller, Storm Large, Eddie Palmieri, Charlie Chaplin, Rachel Barton Pine, Deborah Cox, Tortoise, Orbert Davis and others Download the updated Millennium Park app for today’s events, interactive maps and more CHICAGO, 2016-May-31 — /Travel PR News/ — This summer, Millennium Park will host hundreds of FREE events,… Read the full news article

Maldives wins Italia Travel Awards for Best Beach Destination

Malé, Maldives, 2016-May-31 — /Travel PR News/ — The Annual Italia Travel Awards took place on the 26th May 2016 evening. The venue of this year’s ceremony was the elegant Roman Aquarium located in the heart of the Italy’s capital Rome. The event began in evening with a Guest reception at 7:00 PM followed by Gala… Read the full news article

The Pacific Asia Travel Association announces the election of Andrew Jones as Chairman of the Association’s Executive Board

BANGKOK, 2016-May-31 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the election of Andrew Jones, Guardian – Sanctuary Resorts, Hong Kong SAR, as Chairman of the Association’s Executive Board. He replaces Kevin B Murphy who was elected Chairman in April 2015 and who remains a member of the Executive Board as… Read the full news article

Jiang Tai Global Assistance Services joins the Pacific Asia Travel Association

BANGKOK, 2016-May-31 — /Travel PR News/ — With more than 150 million Chinese tourists expected to visit Asia Pacific destinations by 2020 the demand for travel support services is increasing year by year – and this has prompted Jiang Tai Global Assistance Services to join the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA). Jiang Tai Global Assistance Services, headquartered in… Read the full news article

MGTO: The 1st International Film Festival & Awards‧Macao (IFFAM) to be held in December

MACAO, 2016-May-31 — /Travel PR News/ — The 1st International Film Festival & Awards‧Macao (IFFAM) will be held in December. The organizers held a press conference today (27 May) to introduce the IFFAM Organizing Committee and the International Professional Team as well as the current preparation work. Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao… Read the full news article

Historic Environment Scotland £10 million funding to boost its towns, city centres and places of historic interest

Edinburgh, Scotland, 2016-May-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The new lead heritage body which cares for, protects and promotes the historic environment will make the announcement today (24 May) at the launch of the organisation’s first corporate plan in Paisley, which sets out its strategy for the historic environment. The funding, which is distributed through Historic… Read the full news article

New lead public body for Scotland’s heritage Historic Environment Scotland unveils its first Corporate Plan

Edinburgh, Scotland, 2016-May-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Historic Environment Scotland, the new lead public body for Scotland’s heritage, has unveiled its first Corporate Plan. Covering the period 2016-19 it sets out the direction for the organisation, which includes strong emphasis on collaboration and community empowerment. Chair of Historic Environment Scotland Jane Ryder, OBE, said: “I… Read the full news article

Zoo Atlanta announces new effort to #changetheworld by contributing 25 cents of every general admission ticket to conservation programs for wildlife

Zoo Atlanta will increase its existing commitment to conservation by nearly $100,000 a year, 25 cents at a time ATLANTA, 2016-May-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Zoo Atlanta announces Quarters for Conservation, a new effort to #changetheworld by contributing 25 cents of every general admission ticket to field conservation programs for wildlife, empowering guests to… Read the full news article

S7 Airlines becomes an official partner of the National Championship WorldSkills Russia 2016

Novosibirsk, Russia, 2016-May-26 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a member of the oneworld® global aviation alliance®, became an official partner of the National Championship WorldSkills Russia 2016, the championship final takes place in Moscow from 23 to 27 May. WorldSkills is an international non-commercial movement aimed at enhancing the prestige of production workers’ professions… Read the full news article

Whistler Blackcomb launches new offerings for a more unforgettable PEAK 2 PEAK Experience this summer

New Offerings Include WB+ Alpine Hiking Checkpoints, Guided Whistler Lakes Bike Tours and Expanded Mountain Education Speaker Series WHISTLER, BC, 2016-May-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The mercury is rising which means summer activities at Whistler Blackcomb are heating up. This summer Whistler Blackcomb in unveiling a number of new offerings to make its signature PEAK… Read the full news article

Bristol Airport hosts Cleeve Nursery’s giant-sized watering can as part of the Chelsea Fringe Festival

Giant-sized watering can showcases tropical plants linked to destinations. Bristol, UK, 2016-May-24 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of the Chelsea Fringe Festival, Bristol Airport will play host to Cleeve Nursery’s giant-sized watering can in the main check-in area of the terminal from Wednesday for a four week period. What’s believed to be the world’s… Read the full news article

airberlin showcases its Business Class service in its first pop-up store at Bikini Berlin concept mall

BERLIN, 2016-May-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Under the slogan “The Art of Travelling”, the Berlin airline with the global network is showcasing its Business Class service in its first pop-up store, situated in the prestigious Bikini Berlin concept mall in the heart of the German capital. Opening for two weeks from May 21 to June 4,… Read the full news article

British Airways Holidays launches online tailor-made package holiday service ‘Customise Your Trip’

LONDON, 2016-May-23 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways Holidays has launched an industry leading online tailor-made package holiday service. The new ‘Customise Your Trip’ service available online at BA.com allows customers to create a multi-destination holiday of their choice with total flexibility to combine flights in and out of different airports, book multiple hotels and… Read the full news article

Qatar Executive to exhibit at EBACE from 24 to 26 May in Geneva, Switzerland

Qatar Airways’ private jet division presents its growing service portfolio to the business aviation community in Europe DOHA, Qatar, 2016-May-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Executive, the private jet charter division of award-winning Qatar Airways, will be exhibiting at Europe’s leading business aviation show EBACE (Stand #J059, Hall 5), taking place from 24 to 26… Read the full news article

Stagecoach launches ‘Pledge to help’ initiative in partnership with Mental Health Action Group and Anxiety UK

• ‘Pledge to help’ developed in partnership with Mental Health Action Group and Anxiety UK • Enhanced training and awareness programmes to boost confidence in bus travel • New support line for employees as part of drive to break down barriers • Stagecoach initiative backed by Transport Minister Andrew Jones Perth, Scotland, 2016-May-20 — /Travel… Read the full news article

The American Hotel & Lodging Association announces the winners of its most prestigious prize: The Stars of the Industry Awards

Top Hotels & Employees Announced; Awards Mark Employee Leadership, Community Service   Washington, D.C., 2016-May-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) today announced the winners of its most prestigious prize: The Stars of the Industry Awards, honoring the nation’s top employees and properties honored for their outstanding accomplishments, service, and leadership… Read the full news article

English Heritage: Food writer Elizabeth David honoured with blue plaque at her home in Chelsea

Elizabeth David becomes the first food writer to be honoured with a blue plaque at her home in Chelsea. LONDON, 2016-May-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Elizabeth David changed Britain’s tastes forever, and is largely credited with introducing Mediterranean food to the UK. Today she is being honoured with a blue plaque at her home in… Read the full news article

TIA: New Zealand’s biggest annual international tourism showcase TRENZ will return to Auckland in 2017

TRENZ, New Zealand’s biggest annual international tourism showcase, will return to Auckland in 2017, TIA announced.  Wellington, New Zealand, 2016-May-19 — /Travel PR News/ — “After two highly successful years in Rotorua, we look forward to taking TRENZ back to New Zealand’s biggest city and international gateway,” TIA Chief Executive  says. The announcement was made on 13… Read the full news article

Singapore Airlines: KrisFlyer members will be able to redeem miles for travel in Premium Economy Class

SINGAPORE, 2016-May-19 — /Travel PR News/ —  Members of KrisFlyer, Singapore Airlines’ frequent flyer programme, will be able to redeem their miles for travel in Premium Economy Class with effect from 24 May 2016. KrisFlyer members will also be able to use their miles for upgrades from Economy Class to Premium Economy Class, or from… Read the full news article

Travelport takes part in an Horizon 2020 funded project to help pilot new online travel planning and booking solution

New journey planner will allow travellers to search and book door-to-door travel throughout Europe  LANGLEY, UK, 2016-May-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport (NYSE:TVPT), a leading Travel Commerce Platform, announces it is a member of a consortium awarded EU funding to help pilot a new online travel planning and booking solution which utilises multiple modes… Read the full news article

Autograph Collection Hotels to welcome two new properties from Roomers Hotel group to its global portfolio

Bethesda, Maryland, 2016-May-18 — /Travel PR News/ — This year, Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International’s distinctive portfolio of high personality, one-of-a-kind independent hotels, will welcome two new properties from Roomers Hotel group to its impressive global portfolio. Part of Gekko Group, Roomers Baden-Baden and Roomers Munich will be Autograph Collection’s third and fourth hotels in… Read the full news article

Virgin Trains exclusive Festival No.6 Priority Fares now available at 50% off train travel to Bangor

Virgin Trains is the official travel partner for Festival No.6 2016 Customers can save up to 50% on return fares to Bangor from 13th May until 20th June Headline acts include Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Hot Chip and Bastille LONDON, 2016-May-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Virgin Trains has created exclusive Festival No.6 Priority Fares… Read the full news article

Virgin Trains launch ‘Tea & Talk’ campaign to benefit The Mental Health Foundation

Virgin Trains pledges to donate at least £100,000 to The Mental Health Foundation First initiative unveiled to kick off donations towards goal Support for the ‘Tea & Talk’ campaign on board Virgin Trains LONDON, 2016-May-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Virgin Trains on the West Coast has today announced an initiative that will see 10p… Read the full news article

The Australian Tourism Exchange kicks off with more than 2,300 travel industry delegates from more than 30 countries

Gold Coast, Australia, 2016-May-17 — /Travel PR News/ — For the first time in its 37 year history, Tourism Australia’s annual business-to-business event for building future tourism opportunities for Australia – the Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) – takes place on the Gold Coast this week, bringing together more than 2,300 travel industry delegates from more than… Read the full news article