MOSCOW, Russia, 2016-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot has been voted second-best airline globally and undisputed leader of the Russian market by Russian readers of National Geographic Traveller, one of the world’s most popular travel magazines. Aeroflot ranked second behind only Emirates – named world’s best airline at this year’s World Airline Awards and like… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Travel Services
UIA selects Amadeus Altéa Suite to deliver a complete Passenger Service System
KIEV, Ukraine, 2016-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Ukraine International Airlines and Amadeus signed a partnership agreement, enabling UIA to drive revenue generation and growth. The parties were represented by Yuri Miroshnikov, UIA President, and Julia Sattel, Global Head of Airline IT, Amadeus. UIA has chosen the Amadeus Altéa Suite, which provides the carrier with a… Read the full press release
The Lufthansa Group introduces Mildred, a chatbot that searches for the cheapest flights
“Mildred” knows the best airfares Cologne, Germany, 2016-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The Lufthansa Group has launched a chatbot called Mildred, which searches for the cheapest flights within the next nine months. Users can also narrow their search results to specific dates and booking classes and, when searching for an airfare on the Facebook Messenger… Read the full press release
Oman Air to move its daily Muscat to London flights to Terminal 4 at London Heathrow Airport from January 31, 2017
Oman Air is delighted to announce that both of its daily Muscat to London flights will move to Terminal 4 at London Heathrow Airport from January 31, 2017. Muscat, Oman, 2016-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Currently the twice daily Oman Air flights operate from Terminals 3 and 4; the presence at just one terminal… Read the full press release
The Heathrow Business Summit welcomed over 200 SMEs seeking to join the airport’s supply chain
Over 200 SMEs attended Heathrow’s 20th annual Business Summit, tendering to join the airport’s supply chain “Heathrow is a cornerstone of the UK’s economic security” – Ian Ballentine, Heathrow’s Procurement Director Heathrow expansion will provide even more opportunities for small businesses, creating up to £211bn in economic benefits and up to 180,000 jobs across the… Read the full press release
Marriott International announces its first Fairfield property in Indonesia, Fairfield by Marriott Surabaya
Marriott International announces its first Fairfield property in Indonesia, Fairfield by Marriott Surabaya Bethesda, Md., 2016-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) introduces Fairfield by Marriott Surabaya, the first Fairfield property in Indonesia. The new hotel is a significant milestone of the brand’s expansion into the midscale hotel segment in Indonesia…. Read the full press release
InterContinental Hotels Group named Singapore’s third best company to work for by Great Place to Work®
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading global hotel companies, has been named Singapore’s third best company to work for by Great Place to Work®. Munich.Germany, 2016-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — This is the second consecutive year IHG is ranked amongst the country’s top employers after the ‘Best Companies to Work For’… Read the full press release
Jet Airways launches daily direct flight from Bengaluru to Singapore starting December 14, 2016
New service to offer wider connectivity from key South Indian cities to Singapore over Bengaluru Convenient connections to destinations in Australia and Asia over Singapore Bengaluru / Mumbai, 2016-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, today, announced the launch of a daily direct flight from Bengaluru to Singapore with effect from… Read the full press release
London City Airport holds ‘STEM in Aviation’ Day to help encourage the next generation of STEM professionals
LONDON, 2016-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Over 100 students from 11 schools in Essex and London met on Thursday 3 November at London’s ExCel Centre to discover more about science, technology, engineering and maths-based (STEM) careers, including aviation. The ‘STEM in Aviation’ Day was organised by London City Airport in partnership with the East London… Read the full press release
British Airways to broadcast shows from new lifestyle and culture TV network VICELAND on long-haul flights
LONDON, 2016-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is the first airline in the world to broadcast shows from the new lifestyle and culture TV network VICELAND during their flights The partnership with VICE Media follows the successful premiere of its critically acclaimed channel launched earlier this year on SKY for UK audiences and its… Read the full press release
Aer Lingus unveiled its Summer 2017 schedule flying from George Best Belfast City Airport
Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2016-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Aer Lingus has unveiled its Summer 2017 schedule flying from George Best Belfast City Airport, with a great combination of weekend city break and summer holiday options to mainland Europe and London. Northern Ireland holidaymakers can fly direct from the city to their favourite sun destinations including… Read the full press release
Flybe starts its 2016-17 Winter Schedule with 576 flights a week to and from George Best Belfast City Airport
Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2016-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline has started operating its 2016-17 Winter Schedule which features a total choice of up to 576 flights a week to and from George Best Belfast City Airport across 13 routes. Flights operate through to 25th March 2017 with one way fares from… Read the full press release
EVA Air inaugurates nonstop flights between Chicago and Taipei with its Wi-Fi equipped Boeing 777-300ERs
CHICAGO, 2016-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — EVA Air launched its new service between Chicago and Taipei, Taiwan earlier this week. The inaugural flight to Chicago O’Hare International Airport was celebrated on Wednesday, November 2 with a water cannon salute by the Chicago Fire Department upon the flight’s arrival, a reception at the gate and tours… Read the full press release
All Nippon Airways starts new daily service between Chicago O’Hare International Airport and Tokyo International Airport
CHICAGO, 2016-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline group, has launched nonstop service to a new route from Chicago to Haneda, Japan. The new service, which started on October 30, will operate daily between Chicago O’Hare International Airport and Tokyo International Airport. The current schedule, which runs from November 6 through… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways updates on its negotiations to purchase 49% stake in Meridiana Fly and expansion plans in Italy
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, announces the award-winning airline’s intention to add Florence to its network when the airport’s runway extension is complete Qatar Airways expects to conclude its deal to acquire 49 per cent of Meridiana Fly by January 2017 if the Italian airline meets the conditions of… Read the full press release
Allegiant marks 10 years of service to Tampa / St. Pete via St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport
CLEARWATER, Fla., 2016-Nov-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today celebrates 10 years of ultra-low fare service to Tampa / St. Pete via St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE). The service has carried more than 8.8 million passengers in and out of the Tampa Bay area. To celebrate the milestone, Allegiant and PIE are hosting… Read the full press release
Transport for Greater Manchester’s Leigh to Ellenbrook Guided Busway receives Transport Policy and Planning Award
MANCHESTER, UK, 2016-Nov-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Transport leaders in Greater Manchester have scooped yet another prestigious industry award for the North West’s first guided busway. At the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport National Awards on 27 October, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) picked up the Transport Policy and Planning Award for the Leigh… Read the full press release
Wyndham Vacation Rentals UK announces acquisition of cottage and luxury lodge agency Blue Chip Holidays
United Kingdom, 2016-Nov-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Vacation Rentals UK has expanded its growing national portfolio with the purchase of cottage and luxury lodge agency Blue Chip Holidays. The Blue Chip business offers more than 1,100 high-quality rental properties, and further extends WVR UK’s top-end self-catering portfolio, particularly across the South West. With this… Read the full press release
Rezidor strengthens its presence in Russia with signing of Radisson Blu Hotel, Rostov-on-Don
BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2016-Nov-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Blu, the iconic hotel brand driven by innovation and design, and AGROCOM GROUP LLC are delighted to announce the signing of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Rostov-on-Don, strengthening Rezidor’s footprint in Russia. Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group is already represented by 6 properties in Sochi alone, and 37 hotels… Read the full press release
Choice Hotels International announces new global agreement with Ctrip, the largest online travel agency in China
Hotel company enhances Comfort Inn and Comfort Suites amenities to accommodate increase in inbound Chinese tourists ROCKVILLE, Md., 2016-Nov-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, announced today a new global agreement with Ctrip, the largest online travel agency in China. In addition, Choice… Read the full press release
Choice Hotels International to develop a new Cambria hotel & suites in San Jose, California scheduled to open in 2018
ROCKVILLE, Md., 2016-Nov-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, announced it has signed an agreement with franchise partner Villa Developers & Investments, LLC, to develop a new Cambria hotel & suites in San Jose, Calif. The 11-story, 173-room Cambria property will be located at… Read the full press release
Choice Hotels International rebrands former MileNorth Hotel in Chicago into the Cambria Chicago Magnificent Mile
ROCKVILLE, Md., 2016-Nov-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, has converted the former MileNorth Hotel in Chicago into the Cambria Chicago Magnificent Mile. The partnership with Fillmore Capital Partners and Fillmore Hospitality marks the brand’s first official conversion as part of a strategy… Read the full press release
Boeing: Chinese carrier Donghai Airlines finalizes order for five 787-9 Dreamliners
Chinese carrier to become newest 787 Dreamliner operator SHENZHEN, China, 2016-Nov-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Donghai Airlines announced today the finalization of an order for five 787-9 Dreamliners, valued at $1.32 billion at current list prices. Shenzhen-based Donghai Airlines announced its intent to order 25 737 MAX 8s and five 787-9… Read the full press release
AAAE marks one-year anniversary of operations for the innovative airport TNC management system
AAAE marks one-year anniversary of operations for the innovative airport TNC management system Alexandria, VA, 2016-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) today marks the one-year anniversary of operations for a proven and successful system that helps airports manage transportation network companies’ (TNC) operations and revenue at their… Read the full press release
easyJet expands its operations in Budapest
easyJet expands its operations in Budapest Budapest, 2016-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet’s new flight to Venice has arrived, taking the number of new destinations offered by the largest British low-cost carrier this year to two, with another, Amsterdam, to follow in 2017. easyJet is rapidly expanding its operations in Budapest. The largest British… Read the full press release
Joe Yoshiyuki Nakazawa appointed new Tourism Australia Country Manager for Japan
SYDNEY, Australia, 2016-Nov-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Tourism Australia has confirmed the appointment of Joe Yoshiyuki Nakazawa as its new Country Manager Japan, taking up the Tokyo-based role on 1 December 2016. Mr Nakazawa joins Tourism Australia from HRS Hotel Reservation Service Japan, where he is currently the Managing Director. Prior to his current role,… Read the full press release
UNWTO City Tourism Summit in Luxor, Egypt: urban planning and city tourism development must be fully coordinated
The 5th UNWTO City Tourism Summit in Luxor, Egypt gathered around 400 experts from 40 countries to discuss the theme ‘Cities: Local culture for a global traveler’. The event, organized by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Ministry of Tourism of Egypt, concluded on the importance of ensuring urban planning and city tourism development… Read the full press release
IATA global air freight markets in September 2016: demand measured in FTKs rose 6.1% YoY
GENEVA, Switzerland, 2016-Nov-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets in September 2016 showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), rose 6.1% year-on-year. This was the fastest pace of growth since the disruption caused by the US West Coast seaports strike in February… Read the full press release
The new-look Ronda magazine launches onboard Iberia flights to over 125 destination
The new design brings a clean, modern feel to the title; with full bleed imagery, street photography and portraiture to offer readers an insider perspective on Iberia’s destinations. Launched in conjunction with the new look and feel magazine, brand new Japanese and Mandarin language versions MADRID, Spain, 2016-Nov-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Passengers flying… Read the full press release
Santa Flights set to return next month at Shannon Airport
SHANNON, Ireland, 2016-Nov-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Santa’s busiest annual day in the region – short of December 25th itself – is already on the arrival and departure’s board at Shannon Airport, with confirmation this week that the Santa Flights are set to return next month. Saturday and Sunday, December 3rd and 4th, have been… Read the full press release