Latest edition of the RCI® member app includes ways to search for vacations by experience type, making the exploration process fun and efficient for members HOLLYWOOD, FLA., 2016-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — With travelers placing increased focus on experiential travel, RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange, has redesigned its app to allow travelers to… Read the full news article
Budapest, Hungary, 2016-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, for only the second time, took part in the airshow held in Budapest on 1 May. This year, Wizz Air participated with its newest Airbus A321, and it was the first time ever an Airbus A321 was… Read the full news article
CHICAGO, 2016-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Chicago’s airports are ready to honor our military as the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) kicks off Military Appreciation Month. This annual celebration, now in its fifth year, recognizes active and former military personnel traveling through O’Hare and Midway International Airports. Throughout the month of May, the CDA, in… Read the full news article
LONDON, 2016-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Low-cost airline Norwegian’s loyalty programme, Norwegian Reward, has won the “Best up-and-coming Award” at the 2016 Freddie Awards – the most prestigious member-generated awards in the travel loyalty industry. The “Best up-and-coming Award” otherwise known as the “210 Award” is a new Freddie Award category that honours up-and-coming… Read the full news article
Lufthansa is launching various promotions regarding the European Cup New Fanhansa aircraft for the German national team’s flight to France The winner’s plane will continue to fly until the World Cup in 2018 COLOGNE, GERMANY, 2016-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Lufthansa will once again turn into Fanhansa for the European Football Championship in France. A… Read the full news article
Los Angeles, 2016-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — With just days before its second ship, Viking Sea, is christened in Greenwich on the Thames River in London on May 5, Viking Ocean Cruises® (www.vikingoceancruises.com) today announced that its fourth ship, Viking Sun, will spend her maiden season sailing the company’s first-ever World Cruise, spanning 141 days… Read the full news article
Hilton HHonors Members Earn Unlimited Double Points, Every Day at Every Hotel in the Hilton Portfolio MCLEAN, Va., 2016-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton HHonors, the loyalty program for Hilton Worldwide‘s 13 distinct hotel brands, is making it simpler to max out on Points with a brand new, rich and limitless promotion. Members who book… Read the full news article
Newly added benefits take RCI Platinum® membership to the next level HOLLYWOOD, FLA., 2016-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange, recently expanded its RCI Platinum® membership program. Launched in 2010, RCI Platinum is a premium-tier membership level that offers benefits that go above and beyond the standard RCI® subscribing membership… Read the full news article
MUMBAI, 2016-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways today announced it is to partner with Etihad Airways on a unique new collaboration with the global fashion industry. Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has announced a comprehensive new global agreement with WME | IMG to become a major long-term partner to the fashion… Read the full news article
LONDON, 2016-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelzoo (NASDAQ: TZOO), a global media commerce company, won the prestigious Global Brand award at PRWeek’s Global Awards, held in London last night. These awards benchmark the most important public relations work from around the world, and honour the transformative campaigns that cross borders, build brands and establish… Read the full news article
DALLAS, 2016-Apr-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) loyalty program, Rapid Rewards®, has been named Program of the Year for the Americas by the Freddie Awards, one of the most prestigious honors for loyalty programs in the travel industry. Rapid Rewards was also recognized as Best Customer Service at Inside Flyer magazine’s… Read the full news article
Washington DC, 2016-Apr-28 — /Travel PR News/ — In recognition of this year’s Earth Day, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) today reaffirms its commitment and efforts toward environmental stewardship. The cruise industry takes seriously its great responsibility to preserve and protect the environment, which is fundamental to the industry and essential to providing enjoyable travel experiences… Read the full news article
How Will Autonomous Vehicles Impact Car Rental? ST. LOUIS, 2016-Apr-28 — /Travel PR News/ — In the not-too-distant future, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car customers may be renting vehicles that drive themselves. That will be one of the key points offered by Enterprise Holdings’ Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer… Read the full news article
Vancouver, BC, 2016-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The 40th Annual Rendez-vous Canada (RVC), Canada’s premier tourism marketplace, will take place from April 24-27, 2016 in Montreal, Québec. During the conference, international tourism buyers will meet with Canadian sellers at a record-breaking 26,000 face-to-face business appointments. “I’m thrilled to be part of this amazing trade show… Read the full news article
Manila, Philippines, 2016-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Cebu Pacific (CEB), the Philippines’ leading airline, kicks off its Juan for Fun Backpacker Challenge season dangling the ultimate travel prize for students – a one-year travel-all-you-can pass for the winning team! Now on its 5th year, the Juan for Fun Backpacker Challenge 2016 will take five teams on… Read the full news article
Washington, DC, 2016-Apr-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the unified voice and leading authority of the global cruise community, has announced its annual Plan a Cruise Month campaign (October) will become a global initiative, expanding upon previous year’s individual efforts from CLIA offices around the world. “As the cruise industry continues… Read the full news article
National Car Rental Announces New Sponsorships with Four Major League Baseball Teams Sponsorship Agreements Add Astros, Orioles, Rangers and White Sox to National’s MLB Portfolio ST. LOUIS, 2016-Apr-25 — /Travel PR News/ — National Car Rental today announced four new sponsorship agreements designating National as the official car rental partner of the Houston Astros, Baltimore… Read the full news article
LANGLEY, UK, 2016-Apr-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport, a leading Travel Commerce Platform providing distribution, technology, payment and other solutions for the global travel and tourism industry hosted its annual Travel Industry Workshop in Windhoek, Namibia, this week. The event, coupled with an exhibition, attracted Namibia’s travel industry leaders- including suppliers and agents from across… Read the full news article
Langley, UK, 2016-Apr-25 — /Travel PR News/ — With travel and tourism expected to support over 8% of the Middle East’s total employment by 20251, travel technology leader leverages the Arabian Travel Market to demonstrate role of technology in driving industry’s growth Travelport (NYSE:TVPT), a leading Travel Commerce Platform providing distribution, technology, payment and other solutions… Read the full news article
Muscat, Oman, 2016-Apr-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air is to be the Lead Sponsor of the Omanisation Careers Fair (OCF) 2016, which will be held from 19th-21nd April 2016 at the Oman International Exhibition Centre, Muscat. The event, which is held annually under the patronage of Ministry of Manpower, enables employers of all… Read the full news article
Hulhumale Malé, Republic of Maldives, 2016-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — If you’re looking for a swimming paradise look no further; SwimTrek in conjunction with Secret Paradise Maldives are heading to the Maldives! Join them for a liveaboard escape to the country of 26 coral atolls containing well over a thousand palm fringed islands. SwimTrek was founded in 2000 by Simon Murie who… Read the full news article
LAS VEGAS, NV, 2016-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Click to tweet: .@Allegiant refunds airfare to nearly 1,000 passengers for tax season http://gofly.us/Afoyy Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) passengers were treated to a tax season surprise last weekend, as the company provided all passengers on six separate flights with surprise refunds for the airfare portion of their itinerary. One flight per… Read the full news article
BANGKOK, 2016-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Human Capital Development Committee will organise a PATA Youth Symposium on the morning of Wednesday May 18, at the University of Guam, Guam, USA. Under the theme ‘Weaving Our Islands’ Tourism Future Together: Protecting culture, enhancing quality of life and generating an environmentally friendly island experience’,… Read the full news article
LINCOLN, Neb., 2016-Apr-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Just ahead of National Travel and Tourism Week, the Nebraska Tourism Commission will host town hall meetings in eight different Nebraska communities. “With the beginning of summer travel, the 2016 Nebraska Passport Program launch and Travel and Tourism Week, the month of May is a very exciting time… Read the full news article
OMAHA, NEB., 2016-Apr-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Feedback from more than 170,000 travelers reveals that Omaha’s Eppley Airfield is number one in passenger satisfaction for medium-sized airports. “The beauty of Omaha’s airport is that the passenger comes first,” said Keith Backsen, Executive Director of the Omaha Convention and Visitors Bureau. “The airport is a breeze… Read the full news article
Calgary, AB, 2016-Apr-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Calgary Airport Authority (the Authority) today launched a new program featuring canine companions to enhance the passenger experience at Calgary International Airport (YYC). The Pre-Board Pals program brings furry guests and their volunteer sidekicks, to one of Canada’s busiest airports to interact with and bring smiles to… Read the full news article
From April 25, it will be easy for SAS customers to bid for an upgrade to Plus or Business. This will give more customers a greater opportunity to enjoy SAS’s best products. STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2016-Apr-14 — /Travel PR News/ — SAS is launching a simple and flexible way to bid on an upgrade, whether you are… Read the full news article
LONDON, 2016-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has been appointed as the official airline partner of Team GB and ParalympicsGB, ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games this summer. With a long history in supporting the national teams, British Airways will ensure the medallist hopefuls arrive refreshed and ready to compete. At… Read the full news article
LONDON, 2016-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — A new book by British Airways maps out the airline’s history and the vital part played by mapping for navigators and travellers alike, as aviation took off and came of age. From the early days of flying, using charts and compasses to state-of-the-art aircraft using on-board moving maps, ‘Mapping… Read the full news article
LONDON, 2016-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Ahead of British Airways’ launch of flights on May 4 to San Jose in California, one of the world’s tech capitals, the airline has launched a trade promotion. To be in with a chance to win a pair of return tickets to the city, agents simply need to book… Read the full news article