Category Archives: Travel Services

Bombardier Business Aircraft Service Centre Network completes over 75 120-month heavy inspections on Global business jets

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Demonstrates Network expertise as heavy maintenance provider and Bombardier’s leading OEM support forGlobal aircraft, which offer an unrivalled passenger experience Global aircraft feature class-leading wide cabin and Bombardier WAVE, the fastest in-flight high-speed wi-fi system Bombardier’s installed base of more than 700 Global aircraft worldwide continues to demonstrate proven reliability Montréal, 2016-Sep-02 — /Travel PR… Read the full press release

Bombardier’s first Challenger 650 aircraft registered and operated in Mexico joins its business jet fleet in Latin America

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The Challenger 650 aircraft is well-suited for Mexican customers’ requirements, offering operational flexibility required to fly in country and elsewhere in Latin and North America The Challenger 650 aircraft is the market’s best value proposition for customers seeking the widest cabin and seats combined with the lowest direct operating costs* Montréal, 2016-Sep-02 — /Travel PR… Read the full press release

Cessna Aircraft Company announces partnership with Pan Am International Flight Academy

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SINGAPORE, 2016-Sep-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Cessna Aircraft Company, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced during the Asia Pacific Airline Training Symposium (APATS), that it has signed a multi-year agreement with Pan Am International Flight Academy. The agreement provides that Pan Am will purchase new, non-complex, single engine… Read the full press release

QantasLink Spirit magazine releases first issue following re-launch

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 2016-Sep-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The first issue of the re-launched QantasLink Spirit magazine hits aircraft seat pockets today, showcasing the best of Australia’s regions for more than six million QantasLink passengers a year and an online audience which delivers one million page impressions each month. With a focus on people, places and… Read the full press release

The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk to begin a $12 million improvement project

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SANTA CRUZ, CA, 2016-Sep-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, recognized internationally as a must-see West Coast attraction, announced a $12 million improvement project scheduled to begin just after Labor Day. Concept drawings released today reveal a new main entrance and a fresh new look for a section of the Boardwalk between… Read the full press release

Silver Airways granted Cuban government approval to operate regularly scheduled commercial service to Cuba

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First flight Fort Lauderdale – Santa Clara, Cuba September 1, 2016 Fort Lauderdale, Fla., 2016-Sep-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Silver Airways, has received Cuban government approval to operate regularly scheduled commercial service to Cuba, including service from Fort Lauderdale to Santa Clara, Camagüey, Cienfuegos, and Holguín. In addition, Silver is looking forward to receiving… Read the full press release

Heathrow launches series of commitments to guarantee UK’s SME involvement in future work at the airport

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LONDON, 2016-Sep-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Heathrow has launched a series of commitments to guarantee SME involvement in future work at the airport as well as a competition for a business to win a £5,000 development grant. The commitments are the latest output from the long-standing collaboration between Heathrow, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)… Read the full press release

Steigenberger Hotel Bremen appoints Mark Wachal as new general manager

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Carlton Courtney will become Director of the InterCityHotel Gelsenkirchen BREMEN, GERMANY, 2016-Sep-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Mark Wachal will take over the reins at the Steigenberger Hotel Bremen with effect from 1 September. He will succeed Carlton Courtney, who will now head up the InterCityHotel Gelsenkirchen. Having originally trained as a cook, Mr. Wachal… Read the full press release

The Steigenberger Hotel Group expands its “Green Meetings” project to cover the whole of Europe

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FRANKFURT, GERMANY, 2016-Sep-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The Steigenberger Hotel Group is expanding its “Green Meetings” project to cover the whole of Europe. 13 pilot hotels have been involved thus far, but now all conference services will switch to the sustainable “Green Meetings” model with immediate effect. This will enable hotel guests throughout the continent to… Read the full press release

Steigenberger Hotel Cologne names Peter B. Mikkelsen new General Manager

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COLOGNE, GERMANY, 2016-Sep-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Peter B. Mikkelsen, a 44-year old Dane who is the father of three children, takes over the running of the Steigenberger Hotel Cologne on Rudolfsplatz with effect from 1 September. The hotel was undergoing extensive renovation and modernisation works. Mr. Mikkelsen’s experience in the international hotel sector stretches… Read the full press release

Aeroflot launches new on-board menu for business class passengers on flights to Asia

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MOSCOW, 2016-Sep-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot today introduced a new on-board menu for business class passengers on flights to Asia. The new Asian menu includes dishes from Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai and Vietnamese national cuisine, and is offered on flights of more than six hours to Asia. Menus vary depending on route, and… Read the full press release

Wizz Air to operate new services from Tuzla to Cologne, Friedrichshafen and Nuremberg in Germany, Bratislava in Slovakia and Växjö in Sweden

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SECOND BASED A320 AIRCRAFT IN TUZLA, SIX NEW ROUTES FROM MARCH 2017 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, 2016-Sep-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe announced today that it will base a second Airbus A320 aircraft at its Tuzla base. From March 2017 the airline will operate five new services… Read the full press release

Wizz Air to operate four new services from Belgrade to Friedrichshafen, Hanover, Nuremberg and Malta

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SECOND BASED AIRCRAFT IN BELGRADE AND FOUR NEW ROUTES BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, 2016-Sep-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe announced today that it will base a second Airbus A320 aircraft at its Belgrade base. From May 2017 the airline will operate four new services from Belgrade to… Read the full press release

Wizz Air launches all-new, faster loading website

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ALL-NEW LAYOUT, FASTER LOADING AND NEW USER-FRIENDLY FEATURES NOW AVAILABLE ON ALL PLATFORMS BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, 2016-Sep-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe and Romania’s largest airline announced today that the transition of its all-new website has been successfully completed on all platforms. Wizz Air’s new, faster… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines announces the appointment of Mr Lee Kim Shin to its Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director

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SINGAPORE, 2016-Sep-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Lee Kim Shin to its Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director, with effect from 1 September 2016. Directors Christina Ong and Lucien Wong Yuen Kuai are retiring from the Singapore Airlines Board with effect from the same day. Mrs… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Boston recognizes students and welcomes visiting parents with Elite Education hotel package

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Hong Kong, 2016-Sep-01 — /Travel PR News/ — With over 50 schools within 50 square miles, Boston is regarded as an international destination for higher education and offers some of the finest institutions in the world. This fall, the Five-Star Mandarin Oriental, Boston recognizes students and welcomes visiting parents with the Elite Education hotel package. Whether… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong offers guests unique skyline views overlooking all of the Formula E action

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HONG KONG, 2016-Sep-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Formula E fans looking to experience the races with one-of-a-kind views and luxurious amenities need look no further than the Lap of Luxury package from Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong. Positioned alongside the urban circuit at the Central Habourfront, the hotel offers guests unique skyline views overlooking all of… Read the full press release

The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage hosts complimentary stargazing sessions every Saturday evening

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Rancho Mirage, Calif., 2016-Aug-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Enveloped within the Santa Rosa Mountain range with striking panoramic views of the greater Palm Springs,The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage boasts some of the best night sky viewing in the continental U.S. To take advantage of the desert’s canopy of stars, The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage hosts complimentary stargazing… Read the full press release

AC Hotels by Marriott® marks its entry in Mexico with the opening of AC Hotel Guadalajara, Jalisco

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Mexico City, Mexico, 2016-Aug-31 — /Travel PR News/ — AC Hotel Guadalajara, Jalisco, has opened its doors, inviting guests and locals alike to experience A New Way to Hotel in Mexico, catering to the creativity, passion, and entrepreneurial spirit of a new generation of travelers. The launch of the 188-room AC Hotel Guadalajara, developed and… Read the full press release

Marriott International selected as the 2016 Company of the Year for LATINA Style 50 Report

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Bethesda, Md., 2016-Aug-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) has been selected the 2016 Company of the Year for the LATINA Style50 Report highlighting the Best Places for Latinas to Work for in the United States. This is the second time that Marriott has received the top award from the LATINA Style 50…. Read the full press release

U.S. Travel Association announces Utah’s Vicki Varela as 2016 State Tourism Director of the Year at its annual ESTO conference

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BOCA RATON, FLA., 2016-Aug-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Vicki Varela of the Utah Office of Tourism, Film and Global Branding has been named national State Tourism Director of the Year for 2016. Varela was announced as the winner before more than 800 of her peers at the U.S. Travel Association’s annual ESTO conference, held this… Read the full press release

Oman Air joins list of major aviation leaders who now use Virus-Guard’s disinfectant wipes

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Muscat, Oman, 2016-Aug-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Leader in Revolutionary Infection Control for the Aviation Industry Adds New Gulf Airline to Roster of Clients amid Zika Virus Concerns. Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has announced joining a long list of major aviation leaders who now use Virus-Guard’s disinfectant wipes. Designed… Read the full press release

Lufthansa pilots now only use eFF (Electronic Flight Folder) application for the entire briefing and flight documentation

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Will the revolutionary technology work in practice? A large-scale test should provide proof Frankfurt, Germany, 2016-Aug-31 — /Travel PR News/ — On 1 August, the LH634 took off from Frankfurt on its way to Kuwait as the first Lufthansa flight without a paper briefing package. For the first time, the pilots are using only the… Read the full press release

Allegiant adds seven new routes to its network including two new routes to San Juan, Puerto Rico

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ALLEGIANT'S SEVEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY - PRESS CONFERENCE AND "PACK YOUR BAGS" FLYAWAY CONTEST

LAS VEGAS, NV, 2016-Aug-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today announces the addition of seven new routes to its network including two new routes to San Juan, Puerto Rico. To celebrate, the company known for its ultra-low fares, is offering one-way fares on the route for as low as $44.* “We’re very excited… Read the full press release

Biggest multi species airlift ever from Ireland ‘Bóthar Ark’ to take flight from Shannon Airport on October 10th

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Biggest ever multi-species airlift from Ireland to benefit Rwandan genocide widows ….and pigs might fly – 1,500 strong cargo to include cows, pigs, goats and chicks Shannon, Ireland, 2016-Aug-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The countdown is on for the biggest multi species airlift ever from Ireland and one of the biggest in the world after… Read the full press release

Eurostar announces additional availability of its £46 each way fares to Amsterdam this winter

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LONDON, 2016-Aug-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Eurostar is releasing additional availability of its £46* each way fares to Amsterdam this winter, making it an ideal time to visit the city’s cobbled streets and scenic canals by high-speed rail. From the centre of London, travellers arrive amongst canal side cafés and  flower markets in just 4… Read the full press release

Virgin Trains announces healthy milk drinks ‘Canny Milk’ on-board its east coast services

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New tasty treats are the latest ingredient to make travel by train even more tempting LONDON, 2016-Aug-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Virgin Trains is supporting a Tyneside-based start-up business and offering customers a new range of healthy milk drinks on-board its east coast services. ‘Canny Milk’ is the creation of Newcastle businessman Liam Watson… Read the full press release

Virgin Trains announces revamped Standard Class menu and onboard food bar packed with new products

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Rail operator continues its transformation of customer experience onboard its trains LONDON, 2016-Aug-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Virgin Trains is transforming the onboard dining and shopping experience for customers on its east coast route with an exciting, revamped Standard Class menu and onboard food bar packed with new products. The move is all part… Read the full press release

Executive Chef Andrea Accordi brings his Italian table to Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong this September

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Hong Kong, China, 2016-Aug-30 — /Travel PR News/ — This September, pull up a chair as Executive Chef Andrea Accordi brings his Italian table to Hong Kong.  In his career, Chef Accordi’s travels have taken him far, from the kitchens of Phuket and Prague to Geneva and St. Petersburg.  No matter how far the journey, the… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Denver announces the appointment of Afonso Cunha as new Hotel Manager

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Cunha joins Denver team from Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler Denver, Colorado, 2016-Aug-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Denver announces that Afonso Cunha has been named its new Hotel Manager. Cunha replaces Kris Kaminsky, who was promoted to General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip. “Afonso will be an excellent… Read the full press release