Radisson Blu, the iconic hotel brand driven by innovation and design, strengthens its presence in Finland with the opening of Radisson Blu Aleksanteri Hotel, Helsinki. The newly renovated hotel has a strong connection to the local people and culture, and promises to be every guest’s “home away from home”. HELSINKI, 2016-Mar-25 — /Travel PR… Read the full press release
Certification obtained following extensive flight hours and rigorous tests aboard Bombardier’s Global aircraft Bombardier is the first business aircraft OEM to incorporate the fastest worldwide onboard connectivity solution, powered by next-generation Honeywell Aerospace and Inmarsat technology Passengers can now stage a videoconference, browse the Internet or stream online shows high above land and water, as… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Mar-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Low-cost airline Norwegian continues its rapid long-haul expansion with the inaugural flight to the U.S. city of Boston scheduled to take off as the Easter getaway gets into full swing. This Sunday (27th), Europe’s third largest low-cost airline, will commence the UK’s cheapest flights to Boston from £135 making… Read the full press release
Fornebu, Norway, 2016-Mar-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian has signed an agreement to lease an additional two new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, enabling the company to launch even more intercontinental routes. Both aircraft are scheduled to be delivered in 2018. With this new agreement, the company’s long-haul fleet will consist of 40 Dreamliners by 2020. Norwegian… Read the full press release
Port-of-Spain, 2016-Mar-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Caribbean Airlines announces that from May 01, 2016 there will be a new rate of USD 30.00 for passengers’ second checked bag. All passengers’ first checked piece of luggage will continue to fly free. The maximum weight allowed for each bag is 50 lbs. The old baggage rate of… Read the full press release
Business Making Tow-Capable Pickups Available to Consumers in the U.S. and Puerto Rico In response to customer demand, Enterprise Truck Rental recently made tow-capable pickup trucks available to consumers in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. ST. LOUIS, 2016-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Enterprise Truck Rental − a service of Enterprise Rent-A-Car – is achieving record levels… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Enterprise Rent-A-Car, part of the world’s largest car hire company, Enterprise Holdings, has launched its new Exotic Car Collection in Switzerland, giving locals and visitors the opportunity to rent high-end, luxury vehicles in the heart of Zurich. Whether it’s a Maserati, Mercedes, Porsche, or Ferrari, customers can now rent… Read the full press release
Marriott International’s Edgy New Lifestyle Hotel Brand Debuts in Germany, March 2016, Shaking Up Traditional Hospitality Munich, Germany, 2016-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Moxy Hotels, the new brand in Marriott International’s growing luxury and lifestyle portfolio, opens its latest hotel today in Munich, Germany. The Moxy Hotels brand boldly reinvents the select-service hotel paradigm offering… Read the full press release
Over 128,000 passengers are booked to travel on Eurostar over the Easter bank holiday weekend – a 4% rise year on year Friday 25th March is the busiest day for UK departures – a 17% increase compared to Easter Friday last year New trains feature free wifi and on board entertainment system for all passengers… Read the full press release
Berlin, Germany, 2016-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Travellers can once again book flights to Moscow with airberlin. The Russian oneworld© partner S7 Airlines will initially operate five flights a week from 27 March 2016, and from May it will provide a daily connection between the Russian and German capitals. airberlin will offer these as codeshare… Read the full press release
Budapest, Hungary, 2016-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced a new Riga route to Tel Aviv that will be operated from 20 June 2016 two times a week, on Mondays and Fridays. The long awaited service from Wizz Air now allows people the opportunity… Read the full press release
Budapest, Hungary, 2016-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced further growth of its low fare route network from Lithuania. The airline will start operating two new routes from Vilnius connecting the Lithuanian capital with the popular holiday destinations Bari in Italy and Reykjavik in… Read the full press release
Poolside restaurant and sunset lounge introduces new menu, design, monthly happy hours and poolside events Miami, FL, 2016-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Miami introduces a newly renovated poolside restaurant and sunset lounge, Bahía. Tucked atop the 7th floor of the AAA Five Diamond Hotel, the two-acre tropical oasis was recently named one… Read the full press release
The second Four Seasons in Dubai is in complete contrast – and complete harmony – to the first Dubai, U.A.E., 2016-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — In a city of superlatives, where each day seems to bring something bigger, brighter and bolder (it’s known as the city that holds the world record for the most world… Read the full press release
Guests Can Lock In The Guaranteed Best Rates and Bonus Offers on 2016.17 Season Passes and EDGE Cards Until May 2, 2016 WHISTLER, BC, 2016-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — With spring officially underway, Whistler Blackcomb is excited to announce the guaranteed best deals on 2016.17 Season Passes and EDGE Cards. A strong year of snowfall… Read the full press release
Skiing and Snowboarding Will Continue on Blackcomb Mountain Through to May 30 WHISTLER, BC, 2016-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — After officially surpassing its average annual snowfall of 1,163cm (458in), Whistler Blackcomb has decided to extend its ski season by an additional week, pushing the closing date of Blackcomb Mountain to May 30, 2016. Whistler Blackcomb… Read the full press release
New and Imaginative Shows Headline Royal Caribbean’s First Ship Built for China Miami, 2016-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Set to introduce another state-of-the-art ship this April with Ovation of the Seas, Royal Caribbean International has pulled back the curtain on its newest entertainment lineup. A product of the largest entertainment production operation at sea,… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Television presenter and TOWIE star Mark Wright and a team of bucket shaking fundraisers touched down in Manchester Airport to celebrate Sport Relief Day on Friday. They were part of a round-Britain Flyathon which saw dozens of celebrities and fundraisers travel to all major UK airports collecting cash from… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways staff have gone that extra mile – or 4,600 miles to be precise – to reunite a 30-year-old teddy with his eight-month old owner in Yorkshire. Prized teddy-bear Pooh, disappeared in Buenos Aires, when he was visiting the Argentinian capital with the Cranmer family from Wakefield… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is gearing up for a bumper 2016 Easter getaway with around 2.4 million customers set to travel with the airline over the Easter break. During the three-week period*, more than 75,000 families are expected to take advantage of the long weekend and school holidays to jet off… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Following this morning’s incidents in Brussels, a Gatwick spokesperson said: “The safety of passengers and staff at Gatwick is the airport’s absolute priority. As a result of the terrible incidents in Brussels, we have increased our security presence and patrols around the airport.” For more information contact: Gatwick Airport… Read the full press release
ROME, Italy, 2016-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Following multiple explosions in Brussels, Alitalia has cancelled all flights to and from the Belgian capital today. The airport will remain closed until further notice. The airline is providing all necessary assistance to passengers by re-booking their journeys or providing them with re-routing options. AZ 148 from Milan… Read the full press release
ROME, Italy, 2016-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Alitalia is returning to Jordan again this summer. From 27 March, the Italian airline will resume direct flights between Rome and Amman offering up to 5 flights a week this summer. The connection between the two capital cities is one of the fastest growing for Alitalia. Last year,… Read the full press release
2.2 million passengers to travel through Gatwick during Easter holidays, +5% on last year 580,000 passengers to travel over the Easter Bank Holiday Weekend with 50% more families Family fun in store with Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, face painting plus free of charge children’s play areas, dedicated family security lanes and pushchairs LONDON, 2016-Mar-22 —… Read the full press release
BRISTOL, UK, 2016-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Following on from the success of its existing seven routes out of Bristol Airport, bmi regional has made some exciting changes and improvements to its schedule for summer 2016 by adding additional rotations and improving schedules. The new 2016 summer schedule adds a further ten flights to bmi… Read the full press release
JOHANNESBURG, 2016-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways, the South African national flag carrier, has resumed flights to the Douala International Airport in Cameroon following the reopening of the airport effective 21 March 2016. The re-opening of Doula airport for scheduled passenger operations has been confirmed by the Civil Aviation Authority of Cameroon. SAA’s… Read the full press release
From Rome to Angkor Wat, Religious Destinations Host Unforgettable Cultural Journeys San Francisco, CA, 2016-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Easter season is synonymous with travel to Italy and Israel, but spiritually-inspired travel can also be great reason to explore other parts of the world where travelers in search of spirituality set their sights. Viator,… Read the full press release
San Francisco, CA., 2016-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Viator, a TripAdvisor company and the leading resource for tours and activities worldwide, has announced the appointment of Anita Ngai to the newly created role of General Manager for the Asia Pacific region. Ms. Ngai, who will be based in Viator’s San Francisco headquarters, will be… Read the full press release
CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla., 2016-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Hampton by Hilton, Hilton Worldwide‘s mid-priced hotel brand that serves value-conscious and quality-driven travelers, recently recognized Hampton Inn by Hilton Crystal River as a top performing property with a 2015 Lighthouse Award. The recognition is awarded to hotels that have excelled in service and growing customer loyalty. The Lighthouse Award is given to… Read the full press release
The luxury exchange program reached approximately 48,000 members PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2016-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Registry Collection® program, the world’s largest luxury exchange program, saw strong growth in 2015 in both member numbers and expansion of its network of affiliated properties. The program, which boasts approximately 200 properties accessible for exchange or under… Read the full press release