Opfikon, Switzerland, 2016-Oct-19 — /Travel PR News/ — On 18th October 2016, Swissport International Ltd. and the renowned Al Jarwani Group signed their Joint Venture agreement in Muscat. With this new engagement, Swissport International Ltd. demonstrates not only its commitment to the Gulf Region, but also to Oman as a main regional hub. Oman is the… Read the full press release
Travellers can enjoy their tropical dream-come-true with direct daily service between Doha and Seychelles Flights to commence on 12 December 2016 DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Oct-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways will provide travellers with greater access to the idyllic white sand beaches and turquoise waters of the Seychelles with daily flights from Doha starting on… Read the full press release
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, 2016-Oct-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines is flying 23 military veterans and their guardians from the state of Alaska to Washington, D.C., to view their war memorials. Veterans on today’s Honor Flight fought in World War II, and the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Veterans from Anchorage, Ketchikan and Fort Yukon will be treated to… Read the full press release
Edinburgh, Scotland, 2016-Oct-19 — /Travel PR News/ — A Holiday Park in Dumfries & Galloway has been awarded a Four Star Quality Assurance (QA) award from VisitScotland. Lighthouse Leisure Caravan Park on the Solway coast at Southerness was upgraded to Four Stars following a recent assessment visit by a Quality Tourism Advisor, in recognition of the… Read the full press release
Edinburgh, Scotland, 2016-Oct-19 — /Travel PR News/ — A COUNTRY house offering B&B accommodation in the heart of the Scottish Borders has achieved VisitScotland’s Five Star Gold Quality Assurance Award in recognition of its exceptional standards. Fauhope Country House B&B achieved the award, the highest possible in VisitScotland’s Quality Assurance scheme, following their latest grading visit. Fauhope… Read the full press release
Edinburgh, Scotland, 2016-Oct-19 — /Travel PR News/ — They may be prickly or waxy, and you may need to rub some to smell their hidden scents, but in the autumn there is nothing more colourful in Scotland than the humble leaf. Now VisitScotland is encouraging the country to become a nation of leaf spotters this autumn… Read the full press release
Edinburgh, Scotland, 2016-Oct-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The Forth Bridge has been voted Scotland’s greatest man-made wonder in new research by VisitScotland as part of the Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design 2016. The 126 year old bridge and UNESCO World Heritage Site pipped Edinburgh Castle, The Kelpies and the Glenfinnan Viaduct to take the top… Read the full press release
DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, in partnership with Giorgio Armani, has today (17 Oct 2016) launched its newly designed range of luxurious Giorgio Armani Fragrances and Beauty amenity kits, available to First Class passengers on select A380 flights. Designed exclusively for Qatar Airways, the First Class amenity kits are designed in timeless… Read the full press release
DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has today announced a new daily service to the popular city of Luxor, Egypt – effective 30 October 2016. The now daily service is an increase on Qatar Airways’ current five-times weekly service to the Egyptian city, and will deliver an additional nearly 30,000 seats… Read the full press release
DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — International business travellers have once again chosen Qatar Airways as the Middle East Airline of the Year applauding the airline’s global network, modern aircraft, and luxurious Business Class service for providing them with an exceptional travel experience. The accolade, presented at the 10th annual Aviation Business Awards held… Read the full press release
DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways’ exclusive Al Safwa First Lounge at Hamad International Airport has been presented the prestigious Seven Star First Class Lounge Award by the Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Awards at an award ceremony held in Marbella, Spain on 15 October. Famed as the ‘Oscars of Luxury’,… Read the full press release
Dreamflight celebrates three decades of providing children with serious illness or disability their trip of a lifetime LONDON, 2016-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — To celebrate an incredible three decades of the charity Dreamflight, a supercharged send-off at Heathrow saw Paralympian heroes, joined by TV presenter and mum of two Myleene Klass, wave off… Read the full press release
British Airways adds more than 34,000 extra seats to Germany from London City Airport LONDON, 2016-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is providing more than 34,000 extra seats to Germany from London City Airport this winter with bigger aircraft and additional flights. Services to Hamburg and Dusseldorf will operate on the 76-seat Embraer… Read the full press release
London, 2016-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Following an overwhelming response from the business community, Flybe has taken the commercial decision to extend the service between Cardiff and London City Airport while demand exists. Tickets for these flights are available for booking now at www.flybe.com with one way fares from £34.99 including taxes and charges. This… Read the full press release
Alberta: Black Tie Ski Rentals launches Banff’s first ski rental delivery service this upcoming 2016/17 season BANFF, AB, 2016-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Black Tie Ski Rentals, the largest ski rental delivery service in North America, announced today the opening of its brand new Banff location. Black Tie Skis Banff will provide the globally-recognized… Read the full press release
Glen Burnie, Maryland, 2016-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI Marshall) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today (October 6, 2016) announced the opening of a TSA PreCheck Enrollment Center at the airport. All TSA PreCheck applicants must visit an enrollment center to verify identity, provide fingerprints, and pay the $85 application… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2016-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Place Celaya opens today (October 12, 2016) , marking the fifth Hyatt Place hotel to open in Mexico. The brand’s global growth throughout Mexico and Latin America illustrates the success of the select service model as Hyatt Place hotels continue to create value for guests and owners. Hyatt… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2016-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (October 4, 2016) announced the brand transition of The Concourse Hotel at Los Angeles Airport from a Hyatt affiliated hotel to Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport. The 580-room hotel is undergoing an extensive $75 million renovation, which is scheduled to conclude January 1,… Read the full press release
SINGAPORE, 2016-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International’s Mariner of the Seas will be transformed into a world of cosplay fantasy once again next February, when it plays host to Asia’s biggest cosplay festival at sea for the second time. “COSFEST SEA: Beyond The Great Horizons”, organized by The Singapore Cosplay Club in collaboration… Read the full press release
Mumbai, 2016-Oct-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, is set to launch a daily service from Kozhikode to Sharjah, further expanding its already-extensive network connecting Southern India to the Gulf. The new service will be introduced starting October 30th, 2016. The outbound flight, 9W 208, will depart Kozhikode at 2125… Read the full press release
Air Partner to arrange hosted buyer flights for IMEX America exhibition in Las Vegas Gatwick, England, 2016-Oct-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Partner, a global provider of aircraft charter and scheduled airline travel, is working with IMEX America to arrange hosted buyer flights for the 2016 exhibition in Las Vegas for the sixth consecutive… Read the full press release
Air Partner reports record first half 2016 for its Private Jets division Gatwick, England, 2016-Oct-16 — /Travel PR News/ — In its interim results for the six months to 31 July 2016, published on 29 September, global aviation services group Air Partner reported a record first half for its Private Jets division. Performance in the… Read the full press release
Los Angeles, 2016-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Topping off a record breaking year for awards, Viking Cruises scooped no less than four awards at the prestigious The Cruise Critic UK Editors’ Picks Awards. These awards are particularly flattering as they are selected by Cruise Critic’s expert panel of international editors. Viking Cruises won in… Read the full press release
Alexandria, VA, 2016-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Airport Innovation Accelerator – established by the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) as a hub for innovation bringing together airports with corporate leaders, start-ups, regulators, airlines and key aviation stakeholders to drive creative approaches and build airports of the future – has selected Miami International… Read the full press release
SINGAPORE, 2016-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Raffles Hotel Singapore, the iconic luxury property managed under the award-winning international hospitality group, Raffles Hotels & Resorts, has announced that it will embark on a careful and sensitive restoration programme. The restoration of this acclaimed heritage hotel, owned by Katara Hospitality, a globally recognised hospitality owner, developer and… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — According to VisitBritain, this partnership is targeted to deliver over £135 million of additional visitor spend to the UK economy over the three years. The first phase of the partnership gets underway with the launch of a six-month digital marketing campaign across the three markets including online, social and… Read the full press release
DUBLIN, IRELAND, 2016-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (12 Oct) reported record bookings from American customers on its dedicated USA website, as it carried over 1 million US citizens across Europe during the summer season, a 50% rise on summer 2015. Record numbers of US customers logged on to Ryanair’s dedicated… Read the full press release
DUBLIN, IRELAND, 2016-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s favourite airline, today (11 Oct) released its September customer service statistics, which confirm that Ryanair remains Europe’s No 1 customer service airline with: 91% of over 60,000 flights in September arriving on-time Less than 1.5 complaints per 1,000 customers Less than 1 bag… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — London City Airport (LCY) has successfully introduced a state-of-the-art millimetre-wave full-body scanner which will help further increase the speed of security screening and detection at the airport. The Quick Personnel Security scanner R&S QPS200 from Rohde & Schwarz completes a scan in a matter of seconds and automatically detects potentially… Read the full press release
Budapest, Hungary, 2016-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today celebrated with Olsztyn Mazury Airport the remarkable milestone of the airport’s 30,000 passengers. The 30,000th passenger arrived from London Luton with WIZZ’s popular UK service. Wizz Air’s first flight took off from Szymany in June and… Read the full press release