Service, Product, Awards • Austrian distributes over 6,500 free ice creams on myHoliday flights in time for the start of the summer holidays • Over 60,000 children take their holidays with Austrian Airlines in the holiday season • Greece still the most popular holiday destination AUSTRIA, 2015-7-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Right on time… Read the full news article
HONG KONG, 2015-7-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Dragonair today unveiled its revamped inflight magazine, Silkroad. With a whole new look and editorial approach, Silkroad demonstrates the “Life Well Travelled” spirit in the World’s Best Regional Airline which aims to create a better travel experience for passengers across their whole journey. The new Silkroad magazine… Read the full news article
SEATTLE, 2015-7-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines is on track to save 87 gallons of fuel, shorten flight times by about nine minutes and reduce carbon emissions by nearly 1 metric ton, every time one of its planes land at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport using new, operations-enhancing Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) procedures. That’s the equivalent… Read the full news article
PARIS, 2015-6-29 — /Travel PR News/ — For its fourth edition, #AFDigiDays is addressing a topical subject: attracting visitors to Paris and the rest of France. Digital services have revolutionized how travellers ‘consume’ air transport. Today, almost every other journey is purchased online, and more than two thirds of travellers consult websites before they travel…. Read the full news article
We Want Your Brightest Ideas to Help Us Build the World’s Best Washroom at YVR Richmond, B.C., 2015-6-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Vancouver International Airport is on the lookout for ideas on how to build the world’s best washroom. Soliciting ideas in the categories of sustainability, innovation and accessibility, YVR is seeking input from the travelling… Read the full news article
An exclusive new competition on the theme of Mark Osborne’s new movie The Little Prince; The winning movie of the French Cuts Collection by Air France competition is revealed. PARIS, 2015-6-25 — /Travel PR News/ — This summer, Air France is offering its 6,000,000 fans on social networks* the opportunity to take part in original… Read the full news article
MILAN, 2015-6-25 — /Travel PR News/ — From 25 June to 8 July, Air France is joining the French Pavilion for a new exhibition and invites everyone to discover its catering offer and the best of French lifestyle. In keeping with the theme of the World Expo in Milan “Feeding the planet, energy for life”,… Read the full news article
The Ritz-Carlton posts the 1,000 Global Travel Tip on Foursquare CHEVY CHASE, MD, 2015-6-25 — /Travel PR News/ — In a milestone moment, The Ritz-Carlton has published its 1,000th travel tip on Foursquare. The brand’s Foursquare campaign, entitled “World Concierge” enable travelers to immediately receive well-curated information as they ‘check-in’ at iconic landmarks and places… Read the full news article
Southwest Airlines and Accenture co-host an LGBT Pride Month event featuring retired NBA player and LGBT Advocate Jason Collins who will share his personal journey as the first openly gay player in the NBA DALLAS, 2015-6-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) shows its continued commitment to the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,… Read the full news article
Porsche First Class excitement now from Munich too MUNICH, 2015-6-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Lufthansa First Class passengers and Lufthansa Private Jet guests can now enliven the waiting time before their next take-off with a special experience – by taking a Porsche 911 or Panamera for a spin through Munich, the sub-Alpine landscape or… Read the full news article
Qatar Airways awarded Airline of the Year, Best Airline in the Middle East and Best Business Class Airline Seat at the 2015 Skytrax Awards Qatar Airways and Boeing announced a firm order for 10 777-8Xs and four 777 freighters and stations five aircraft on static display at Le Bourget Group Chief Executive of Qatar Airways,… Read the full news article
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND, 2015-6-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Tourism operators around New Zealand are being offered the opportunity to get face-to-face with industry leaders at a series of Regional Tourism Summits organised by the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand. Starting in Paihia on 29 June, TIA will take the one-day events to 13 locations around… Read the full news article
Premiere of the Airevents Flight Academy on 5th September 2015 BERLIN, 2015-6-22 — /Travel PR News/ — What keeps a 70-ton Airbus in the air? How efficient are aircraft? What happens in the event of a storm or turbulence? The Airevents Flight Academy will answer these and other questions on 5th September 2015 at Berlin… Read the full news article
HONG KONG, 2015-6-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Dragonair is delighted to have been named “World’s Best Regional Airline” in the annual Skytrax World Airline Awards™ – the fourth time the carrier has received the honour. No other airline has achieved this feat since this category was added to the awards in 2010. In a… Read the full news article
Paris, France, 2015-6-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Embraer S.A. announced today at the 51st International Paris Air Show that it has concluded an agreement for 17 E190s with Colorful Guizhou Airlines, the first locally-owned airline in China’s Guizhou Province. The contract is for seven firm orders, which will be included in Embraer’s 2015 second-quarter… Read the full news article
São José dos Campos, Brazil, 2015-6-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Embraer S.A. announced today at the 51st International Paris Air Show an agreement with United Airlines to add additional E175 jets to the United Express fleet. The agreement consists of ten firm orders, which will be included in Embraer’s 2015 second-quarter backlog. Additionally, Embraer… Read the full news article
Canadian carrier exercises options as it prepares for the milestone delivery of the 500thBombardier Q400 aircraft in June Growth of WestJet Encore’s fleet to 36 Q400aircraft follows expansion of service to eastern Canada TORONTO, 2015-6-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today that Calgary-based WestJet Encore Ltd. has signed a firm order… Read the full news article
Paris, France, 2015-6-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Embraer and Aircastle Holding Corporation Limited, which is a subsidiary of Aircastle Limited (“Aircastle”) (NYSE: AYR), announced today at the 51st International Paris Air Show a firm order for 25 E-Jet E2s, consisting of 15 E190-E2s and 10 E195-E2s with an additional 25 purchase rights for 15 E190-E2s… Read the full news article
Paris, France, 2015-6-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Embraer S.A. and SkyWest, Inc. (SkyWest) have announced today at the 51st International Paris Air Show, a firm order for eight E175 jets. The aircraft will be flown by SkyWest Airlines under a Capacity Purchase Agreement (CPA) with Alaska Airlines. The value of the contract, which will be… Read the full news article
Sunday, June 21, 2015 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Miami, 2015-6-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Miami and Tesla Motors, Inc. have come together to offer an exclusive Drive & Dine Father’s Day experience. Sign Dad up to enjoy a complimentary test drive in the award-winning Tesla Model S followed by a special… Read the full news article
BERLIN, 2015-6-15 — /Travel PR News/ — airberlin and Air Serbia are extending their collaboration. With immediate effect, topbonus members can also collect and redeem award miles on the entire route network of its Serbian partner, Air Serbia. Thus, airberlin also now offers its topbonus members frequent flyer benefits on routes to and from Serbia… Read the full news article
Bangkok, 2015-6-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Three of Bangkok’s most famous landmarks were voted among the top 10 in Asia by travellers on the popular website TripAdvisor. The Reclining Buddha in Wat Pho, the Grand Palace, and the Temple of Dawn rated highly in a list of 25 landmark attractions in the site’s prestigious… Read the full news article
Deals abound for these popular locations on EndlessVacationRentals.com PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2015-6-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Memorial Day officially kicked off the summer season, and many travelers are looking forward to their next vacation. Travel companies have an insider’s view of where customers are looking to go, which often reveals interesting trends. RCI, the worldwide leader in… Read the full news article
BRUSSELS, 2015-6-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Club Carlson℠ , the global hotel rewards program from Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, won at the Loyalty Awards 2015 yesterday the “Best Use of Communications in a Loyalty Program” award for the ‘New Year’ campaign and “Best Use of Customer Analytics/Data in a Loyalty Program“ award for the ‘Nordic’ campaign…. Read the full news article
BERLIN, 2015-6-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Luxury travel is booming: high-price trips are the strongest-growing market segment worldwide, according to ITB Berlin and IPK International – The most popular luxury travel destinations in Europe are Germany and Italy – Most luxury travellers come from the USA and China More and more holidaymakers are spending… Read the full news article
Miami, 2015-6-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released details of a new mobile app for passengers to monitor their health and wellbeing before, during, and after a flight. Used in conjunction with a “Jawbone” fitness wristband, the SkyZen app enables air travelers to view their activity and sleep patterns throughout the… Read the full news article
Auckland hotels and executives made a clean sweep of the 2015 New Zealand Hotel Industry Awards, winning all four awards. AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND, 2015-6-9 — /Travel PR News/ — The winners were announced at the New Zealand Hotel Industry Conference gala dinner in Auckland last night. “This year’s awards attracted a record number of entrants… Read the full news article
Bombardier presents urban mobility developments including the eco-friendly BOMBARDIER C30 MOVIA Metro for Stockholm and latest BOMBARDIER PRIMOVE e-bus projects New innovative safety technologies for BOMBARDIER FLEXITY light rail vehicles on show including the Driver Assistance system and BodyGuardTM Bombardier highlights long-term fleet services solutions that minimize operational costs and add value for city and… Read the full news article
CS300 aircraft will participate in the flying display, and join the static display alongside the CS100 aircraft, Q400 NextGen turboprop and CRJ1000 NextGen regional jet CS100 aircraft will visit Zurich and CS300 aircraft will visit Belfast after the Air Show Montréal, 2015-6-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today its presence at the… Read the full news article
Switzerland-based city travel specialist travel.ch has entered into partnership with the US online travel portal Expedia® Affiliate Network. Under the deal, travel.ch clients will now be able to access 70,000 additional hotels – and benefit from even lower prices. Zurich, 2015-6-9 — /Travel PR News/ — With effect from May, clients of the Swiss online agency… Read the full news article