Progress reports against Heathrow’s 2015 ‘blueprint’ commitments to reduce airport noise, emissions and traffic are published today CEO signals even more ambitious plans for Heathrow to be environmentally responsible LONDON, 2016-1-5 — /Travel PR News/ — The go-ahead to install over 135 more chargers for at least another 260 electric vehicles has been given today… Read the full news article
EDINBURGH, 2016-1-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Hot on the heels of the Year of Food and Drink 2015, Scotland is getting ready to celebrate the best of its breath-taking built heritage, bold design and awe-inspiring innovation with a range of new and exciting events as part of the 2016 Year of Innovation, Architecture and… Read the full news article
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA, 2016-1-4 — /Travel PR News/ — New bonus products using SKYPASS mileage are added as follows. Logo Products The mileage can be used to buy KE Logo products and Jeju Pure water on Korean Air Website. There are total of 6 items can be purchased with a range of miles from 3,000… Read the full news article
LONDON, 2015-12-30 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has announced the dates of nine new Fearless Flyer courses for Spring 2016, with further courses also being scheduled for the Autumn. The two-day courses will take place throughout the UK including Belfast, Bristol, Gatwick, Glasgow, Manchester and Newcastle, and are suitable for anyone… Read the full news article
JetPrivilege members can accrue JPMiles on shopping at Heel & Buckle exclusive stores and on the Heel & Buckle website Mumbai, 2015-12-30 — /Travel PR News/ — JetPrivilege, the award-winning loyalty and rewards management programme of Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, has partnered with luxury brand Heel & Buckle to offer members an unmatched level… Read the full news article
EDINBURGH, 2015-12-30 — /Travel PR News/ — It’s the time of year that every gamer loves with the shops filled with brand new video game releases and many receiving the latest new console from Santa. With the popularity of video games on the rise thanks to the explosion of smart phones and success of new… Read the full news article
LONDON, 2015-12-29 — /Travel PR News/ — It has been a record-breaking year to date for inbound tourism numbers and spend to the UK and growth looks set to continue in 2016 according to forecasts from national tourism body VisitBritain. In spite of the strength of sterling, spending by overseas visitors is predicted to reach… Read the full news article
Sydney, Australia, 2015-12-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Stunning new footage of Sydney harbour, the city’s iconic beaches and animals from Taronga Zoo will be beamed onto the pylons of Sydney Harbour Bridge as part of Sydney’s New Year’s Eve celebrations. In a world-first tourism initiative between Tourism Australia and City of Sydney, a series… Read the full news article
ARLINGTON, Va., 2015-12-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts – the leading U.S.-based global hotel management company – proudly announces the 2015 Interstate Housekeeping Awards presented to outstanding teams during the Company’s inaugural executive housekeepers conference, “Clean Sweep 2015”. Approximately 160 of Interstate’s Executive Housekeepers attended the first ever “Clean Sweep” conference… Read the full news article
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND, 2015-12-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Helena Bay sits amongst the countless inlets, coves and bays that form the unspoiled Tutukaka Coast, on the northeast perimeter of New Zealand’s North Island. National Geographic Traveler magazine ranked this relatively unknown New Zealand gem second-equal on a list of 99 of the World’s Top… Read the full news article
LONDON, 2015-12-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Heathrow is pleased to announce the arrival of Portr, the London based travel-technology company to the airport, providing customers with an on-demand baggage delivery service. AirPortr delivers passengers bags within hours between London locations and Heathrow – providing same-day, on demand bag free travel for Heathrow’s passengers. AirPortr concierges… Read the full news article
Auckland, New Zealand, 2015-12-23 — /Travel PR News/ — As the record-breaking summer season gets into full swing, latest figures show that tourism has surpassed dairy and is once again New Zealand’s number one export earner. Using the latest Statistics New Zealand data, TIA estimates the value of international tourism has reached $13.5 billion.[1] The official… Read the full news article
Moscow, 2015-12-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot will stage 3D light shows in its subsidiaries’ home cities, as well as Tatarstan capital Kazan and the resort town of Sochi. Buildings in the centres of St Petersburg, Rostov-on-Don, Vladivostok, Kazan and Sochi will be lit up for several days with light shows based on seasonal themes, including a spectacular journey following the arrival of New Year from Vladivostok to Moscow…. Read the full news article
Moscow, 2015-12-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot has won the 8th international IR Case Study competition organised by the Russian Association of Financial Communications and Investor Relations (ARFI). The awards ceremony took place on December 18. Aeroflot’s case study, on the topic «IR communications in crisis situations: an example of an industry that is sensitive to changes in the macroeconomic environment» took first place in the stocks section. The… Read the full news article
SYDNEY, 2015-12-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Tourism Australia has launched a new promotion in Germany featuring Australia’s unique Indigenous tourism experiences. The campaign, which runs until April 2016, will inspire travellers with the beautiful promotional film ‘Aboriginal Australia: our Country is waiting for you’ airing in premium cinemas in five major cities, through social… Read the full news article
SYDNEY, 2015-12-22 — /Travel PR News/ — A stunning Australian coastal scene has been splashed across the front cover of one of America’s leading travel publications, Condé Nast Traveler, which has named Australia ‘Destination of the Year’. The January 2016 ‘Gold List’ issue features more than 20 pages on Australia covering various regions including Sydney,… Read the full news article
MUNICH, 2015-12-21 — /Travel PR News/ — At the weekend, the Lufthansa flight from Munich to Kittilä had a special passenger and precious cargo: Santa flew back to Lapland with bundles of Christmas wishes. As everyone knows, Santa’s home lies north of the Arctic Circle, in the city of Rovaniemi. The International airport at Kittilä is… Read the full news article
Free series offers world-class DJs and electronic music in a mid-day dance party CHICAGO, 2015-12-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Wired Fridays amplifies lunch break this winter and spring as the FREE mid-day dance party continues the first and third Friday of the month January 15–May 20, 2016. From noon to 1pm in Randolph Square… Read the full news article
TALLHASSEE, Fla., 2015-12-18 — /Travel PR News/ — VISIT FLORIDA announces the top seven reasons it is the destination for a last-minute New Year’s Eve celebration vacation. Instead of the traditional ball drops and average party scenes most Americans settle for, the Sunshine State offers a variety of events for each member of the family… Read the full news article
SINGAPORE, 2015-12-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Singapore Land Authority (SLA) and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) conducted a tender on 13 August 2015 to develop Blocks 17 and 18 Dempsey Road, within the Dempsey cluster of Tanglin Village, for retail and F&B use. The joint effort between the SLA and the STB aims… Read the full news article
LONDON, 2015-12-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH), the champion of small, luxury, independent hotels, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with the launch of a travel agent recognition programme – Small Luxury Heroes. The launch includes a kick off incentive that will enter all agents who register for the… Read the full news article
HONG KONG, 2015-12-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific Airways strives to employ innovative solutions that can enhance the overall passenger experience and help its customers to travel well. As part of its commitment to corporate social responsibility, and to help encourage new ways of thinking and idea-generation among the younger generation, the airline… Read the full news article
Second consecutive Mercury Award for airberlin BERLIN, 2015-12-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Only the best for our guests: airberlin has won the world’s most prestigious innovation award in the in-flight catering industry. The airline received the Golden Award for its “FliegerCocktail” – created by Berlin’s oldest spirits distillery, Mampe, and available exclusively onboard airberlin… Read the full news article
Tokyo, 2015-12-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) decided to introduce “Japan Explorer Pass,” a newly flexible fare designed to provide overseas visitors with more option on flights traveling in Japan. Reservations and sales are available from today (December 08, 2015). “Japan Explorer Pass” fare offers simple and affordable travel in Japan, which features: –… Read the full news article
Olympic Valley, Calif., 2015-12-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows has partnered with Uber Technologies, Inc to host Lake Tahoe’s first official Uber ride. Today Olympic skier Jonny Moseley and Squaw Valley athlete Michelle Parker took the first official Uber ride in Lake Tahoe from Squaw Valley to Alpine Meadows. “We’re proud to support… Read the full news article
• Alpine Meadows opens Hot Wheels and Subway chairlifts, additional openings anticipated at both mountains with more snow in the forecast • Scheduled terrain park openings include Tiegel at Alpine Meadows, Gold Coast and Belmont parks at Squaw Valley Click here for New Snow Photos and B-Roll** **For Media Use Only, Courtesy of Squaw Valley… Read the full news article
Edinburgh, 2015-12-14 — /Travel PR News/ — A new Virgin Trains service connecting Stirling and Falkirk to London has been launched by Scotland’s Transport Minister. Derek Mackay was joined by the council leaders of Stirling and Falkirk to see off the inaugural 5.26am departure and welcomed the role it will play in supporting Scotland’s economy…. Read the full news article
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 2015-12-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Woolworths Rewards and Qantas Frequent Flyer members will be able to convert Woolworths Dollars into Qantas Points, continuing the six year association between Australia’s largest supermarket chain and the national carrier for at least another three years. The new agreement will give customers the choice to convert… Read the full news article
DOHA, Qatar, 2015-12-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways successfully launched its new global brand campaign and tagline – Going Places Together – at a press conference in New York yesterday. The unveiling of the new campaign was well received by the international media and VIP guests who attended. The press conference was hosted by Qatar… Read the full news article
MOSCOW, RUSSIA, 2015-12-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Moscow has been named as the 2015 Best Wedding Hotel in Russia during the annual Wedding Awards ceremony organised by Wedding magazine – Russia’s top wedding resource. Sister propertyFour Seasons Hotel Lion Palace St. Petersburg has won the award for the 2015 Best Honeymoon Hotel in… Read the full news article