IHG® Hotels & Resorts announces the upcoming opening of voco Grand Central in Glasgow and voco Edinburgh – Haymarket

IHG® Hotels & Resorts continues to drive growth strategy with UK openings Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today (25 FEBRUARY 2021) demonstrated its continued UK growth by announcing the debut of voco Hotels™ into the Scottish hotel market. Marked with the upcoming opening of voco Grand Central in Glasgow and voco Edinburgh – Haymarket, IHG has always been a prime player… Read the full press release

Belfast City Airport welcomes Loganair’s new service to Glasgow

Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2020-Sep-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Business leaders from Glasgow and Belfast today (4 Sep 2020) applauded the launch of Loganair’s new service between the two cities. Glasgow Chamber of Commerce chief executive Stuart Patrick crossed the Irish Sea on the first flight from his city’s airport and was greeted at George… Read the full press release

Emirates SkyCargo to operate cargo flights to 100 destinations across six continents this July

Dubai, UAE, 2020-Jul-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates SkyCargo will be operating scheduled cargo flights to 100 destinations across six continents during the month of July 2020. Some of the new cities added to the air cargo carrier’s network include Accra, Algiers, Athens, Fort Lauderdale, Glasgow, Larnaca, Los Angeles, Male, Moscow (SVO), Phnom Penh,… Read the full press release

British Airways resumes flying to more destinations across its network this July

LONDON, UK, 2020-Jul-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Throughout July, British Airways will resume flying to more destinations across its network, albeit offering fewer frequencies due to reduced demand and the impact of the global quarantine restrictions. Across the UK and Europe, the airline will return to more short haul destinations by the end of… Read the full press release

Scottish Citylink celebrates the launch of a new fleet of vehicles on Edinburgh and Glasgow route with free coach travel

Free coach travel between Edinburgh and Glasgow on Saturday 18 January and Sunday 19 January Customers must book online in advance to take advantage of offer – www.citylink.co.uk* Offer part of Scottish Citylink celebrations to launch brand new £7million fleet of vehicles on 900 Service New coaches have luxury interior features to further improve customer comfort… Read the full press release

Kimpton® Hotels & Restaurants announces the opening of Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel in Glasgow

Denham, United Kingdom, 2019-May-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Consistently voted as one of the top cities to visit in 2019, Glasgow is the perfect blend of sophistication and grit, and is now home to the latest UK opening from global leader in boutique luxury, Kimpton® Hotels & Restaurants. Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel is situated in a… Read the full press release

Glasgow and Scotland host the prestigious 2019 European Athletics Indoor Championships

EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2019-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Paul Bush OBE, VisitScotland Director of Events, looks ahead to next month’s European Athletics Indoor Championships as well as the other events coming up in 2019. In two weeks’ time, Glasgow and Scotland will once again be in the global spotlight as the world-class Emirates Arena hosts the… Read the full press release

Emirates to operate the popular double decker A380 aircraft between Glasgow and Dubai from 16 April 2019

DUBAI, U.A.E., 2018-Dec-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates today (17 DECEMBER 2018) announced it will introduce a daily A380 service for a temporary period between Glasgow and Dubai from 16 April 2019.  It will be the first time the popular double decker aircraft will operate on a scheduled basis to Scotland. The larger capacity… Read the full press release

Virgin Trains: more shoppers are taking advantage of reduced day return fares from England to enjoy Glasgow’s Christmas attractions

Thousands of visitors taking advantage of Virgin Trains’ reduced fares from England Visitor numbers to Glasgow surge over festive period The best shopping experience in the UK outside of London is just a short train ride away LONDON, UK, 2018-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — THOUSANDS more shoppers are crossing the border with Virgin Trains… Read the full press release

British Airways gets teachers involved in inspiring students to consider a career in aviation

Airline inviting teachers to take on work experience placements Innovative idea to help encourage more children to consider a career in aviation British Airways has offered 600 work experience placements to children in 2018 The airline has earned Gold Accreditation with Fair Train for its work experience programme LONDON, UK, 2018-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/… Read the full press release

Glasgow’s much-loved venue, Kelvin Hall earns five-star rating from VisitScotland

EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Glasgow’s iconic Kelvin Hall has been awarded a five-star rating from Scotland’s national tourism organisation. The much-loved venue, which is currently undergoing a multi-million pound refurbishment, received VisitScotland’s top Quality Assurance (QA) Scheme accolade in recognition of its exceptional customer service and high-quality facilities. The project to renovate Kelvin… Read the full press release

VisitScotland to open new iCentre in Glasgow

VisitScotland to open new iCentre in Glasgow   EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-Feb-06 — /Travel PR News/ — More visitors to Glasgow will experience cutting edge information and inspiration as VisitScotland announces a brand new iCentre for the city. The national tourism organisation has today (Jan 30, 2018) announced that they are investing £220,000 in a permanent location… Read the full press release

George Best Belfast City Airport welcomes Flybe’s 2017-18 Winter schedule

Belfast, Northern Island, 2017-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has begun operating its 2017-18 Winter schedule with a total choice of up to 540 flights a week across 13 routes from George Best Belfast City Airport.  Winter flights operate through to 24th March 2018. The Winter schedule includes the addition of… Read the full press release

Virgin Trains’ £2m investment to enhance customer experience at Preston station now complete

New station entrance, free high-speed wifi, additional retail spaces and bike hub form part of station refurbishment as passenger numbers hit new high  London, UK, 2017-Jun-28 — /Travel PR News/ — A new entrance at Preston station is now open, marking the completion of Virgin Trains’ £2m investment designed to enhance the experience for ever-growing… Read the full press release

Glasgow and Scotland to host The Annual Congress of the European College of Sports Science (ECSS) for the First Time

EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2017-Mar-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science (ECSS) has chosen Glasgow as the location of its first conference to be held in Scotland. The event, which will be held at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) from July 7-10 2021, is expected to attract 3,000… Read the full press release

Glasgow to welcome 600 historians, architects, preservationists and museum professionals for Society of Architectural Historians’ 70th Annual International Conference

EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2017-Jan-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Society of Architectural Historians (SAH) will hold its 70th Annual International Conference in Glasgow, from June 7–11, 2017, marking the first time SAH has met outside North America since 1973. An estimated 600 historians, architects, preservationists, and museum professionals from around the world will convene to… Read the full press release

Courtyard Glasgow Airport joins Courtyard by Marriott

Courtyard Glasgow Airport joins Courtyard by Marriott   London, 2016-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International today (10/05/2016 ) announces the addition of Courtyard Glasgow Airport to its portfolio in Scotland. Courtyard Glasgow Airport has undergone a multi-million pound refurbishment before joining Courtyard by Marriott, marking the brand’s debut in the city. Formerly Ramada Glasgow… Read the full press release

Europe Airpost to operate flights between Paris, Glasgow and Halifax during the 2014 summer season

Paris, 2014-5-21 — /Travel PR News/ — During the 2014 summer season, Europe Airpost will operate flights between Paris, Glasgow and Halifax the capital of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. Every week during summer time, between 4 July and 29 August, Europe Airpost will connect Glasgow to Paris and Halifax. The schedule for this very… Read the full press release

Flybe designated one of its Bombardier Q400 aircraft as official ‘Love Plane’ to celebrate Valentine’s Day

Devon,UK, 2014-2-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Europe’s largest regional airline invites UK to ‘Follow Our Heart’ for Valentine’s Day! Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has designated one of its Bombardier Q400 aircraft as an official ‘Love Plane’ to celebrate Valentine’s Day tomorrow. Decked out with hearts on its nose and underbelly to be visible from the ground,… Read the full press release

French airline Europe Airpost announced scheduled flights from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Glasgow and Paris‐Charles‐de‐Gaulle

The French airline Europe Airpost launches scheduled flights from Halifax to Glasgow and Paris Halifax, N.S., Canada, 2013-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Halifax, N.S. – Europe Airpost announces the launch of a series of scheduled flights departing from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Glasgow and Paris‐Charles‐de‐Gaulle during the 2014 summer season. Every week between July 4 and August… Read the full press release

First UK Bus donates Advertising Space on Buses to Macmillan Cancer Support’s ‘Go Sober’ Fundraising Campaign

Aberdeen, Scotland, 2013-10-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — First UK Bus and its national charity partner, Macmillan Cancer Support, have joined forces to encourage people to give up alcohol during October and raise money to help people affected by cancer across the UK. First has donated £81,000 worth of advertising space on buses across the UK to promote Macmillan’s… Read the full press release

The Rezidor Hotel Group announced it signed 11 hotels and opened 3 in Q2 2013

2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the most dynamic hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, has signed 11 hotels with almost 1,800 rooms in the second quarter of 2013. During the same period, Rezidor has also opened 3 hotels with 450 rooms and extended 3 hotels… Read the full press release

Historic Scotland publication highlights the broad variety of listed pubs in Edinburgh and Glasgow

2013-06-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — A new publication from Historic Scotland highlights the broad variety of listed pubs in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Pubs of Edinburgh and Glasgow is the first in a series of postcard books from Historic Scotland, and features images of some of the most iconic pubs in the country. The pubs featured were chosen… Read the full press release

IHG’s boutique brand Hotel Indigo and World Photography Organisation partner in national student programme to recognise next generation of UK-based photographers

2013-06-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hotel Indigo is InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) boutique brand. Taking its art credentials to a new audience Hotel Indigo has partnered with the renowned World Photography Organisation (WPO), which supports professional, amateur and student photography and lends a global platform for the photographic industry. The partnership sees Hotel Indigo develop a nationwide student programme to recognise and… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport Launches New summer Schedule

2013-05-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Five new services across US, UK and Europe and 33-destinations in-all this year from Shannon.  22% upswing in transatlantic alone as airport secures five US services for the first time in five years. The summer officially began for the newly independent Shannon Airport over the May bank holiday weekend as the premier… Read the full press release