Award-winning airline adds Sydney to its network of more than 150 destinations worldwid SYDNEY, Australia, 2016-Mar-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways today celebrated the arrival of its first flight from Doha to Sydney, making this the airline’s third gateway into Australia. A delegation of VIPs from Qatar, including Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His… Read the full press release
Year-on-year figures reveal that Qatar Airways Cargo’s tonnage increased by more than 400,000 tonnes in 2015 DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Mar-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Statistics revealed by Qatar Airways Cargo today show that the world’s third largest international air freight carrier increased its tonnage by 37.5 per cent in 2015. Highlighting the airline’s continued growth and… Read the full press release
For the ITB, airberlin is serving the popular snack free on board Berlin, Germany, 2016-Mar-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The curried sausage is cult aboard airberlin flights, and this year’s International Tourism Exchange (ITB) wouldn’t be the same without the popular savoury snack on board. Germany’s second largest airline will serve free curried sausage… Read the full press release
Allegiant Offers Flights To More Than 20 NASCAR Race Markets; Becomes Presenting Sponsor of NASCAR Goes West on NASCAR.com Daytona Beach, Fla., 2016-Mar-04 — /Travel PR News/ — NASCAR and Allegiant Air announced today, during the NASCAR Fuel For Business Council meeting in Las Vegas, a multi-year agreement designating the travel company as the Official Passenger Airline… Read the full press release
Berlin, Germany, 2016-Mar-03 — /Travel PR News/ — airberlin is extending its offer to Fort Myers and will be adding a weekly flight to the sunny Florida destination, increasing flight frequency to four times a week from 5 June 2016. The only European airline with a non-stop connection to Fort Myers, airberlin offers flights from… Read the full press release
Winnipeg, Canada, 2016-Mar-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Winnipeg Airports Authority and SSP America are pleased to announce the completion of a new line up of restaurants beyond passenger screening at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport. On the domestic and international side, new restaurants include Freshii, True Burger, Prairie Bistro and Skylights Lounge. Travellers heading to the… Read the full press release
Frankfurt, Germany, 2016-Mar-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Lufthansa commenced its new non-stop service between Frankfurt and Panama City today. Flight LH 484 departed from Frankfurt (FRA) at 10:15 local time, and is scheduled to arrive at the Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen in Panama City (PTY) at 16:40 local time this afternoon. Eastbound flight LH 485… Read the full press release
London at Park Lane, England, 2016-Mar-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane unveils seven new beautifully designed Westminster Suites. A vision of interior designer Pierre-Yves Rochon, renowned for his work on Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris, the refurbished suites create a classic yet contemporary look, balancing eclectic British sophistication with… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Mar-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Attending Egypt´s Tourism 2016 Conference ‘Planning for Growth’ on 22nd February in Cairo, Gerald Lawless, Vice Chairman World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), met with key leaders to discuss the recovery of the country’s tourism sector, focusing on security, tourism investment, cultural diversity and destination promotion. Meeting with Prime… Read the full press release
UPWARD TREND CONTINUES FOR AIRPORT WITH 8.7% PASSENGER GROWTH IN JANUARY Oakland, CA, 2016-Mar-01 — /Travel PR News/ — With more flights, new destinations, and a terminal renovation underway, Oakland International Airport continues to trend upward into 2016. According to reports for January, total passenger traffic at the airport reached 843,073, up 8.7% from 775,420… Read the full press release
Budapest, Hungary, 2016-Feb-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe,today announced new service from Budapest to Sofia, beginning 1 November. The service between the Hungarian and Bulgarian capitals will run three days a week and tickets are on sale now at wizzair.com starting at 39.99 Lev/5,990 Forints… Read the full press release
Budapest, Hungary, 2016-Feb-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, and Euronet Worldwide, a leading global financial transaction processor today announced the launch of the WIZZ Prepaid Travel Card. The collaboration combines the experience and know-how of both companies in offering Wizz Air customers an innovative… Read the full press release
Reciprocal frequent flyer programme benefits for JetPrivilege and Korean Air frequent flyer members Mumbai, 2016-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, has entered into a codeshare agreement and a reciprocal frequent flyer programme partnership with Korean Air, the largest airline in South Korea. Guests travelling on both Jet Airways and Korean… Read the full press release
Adds a third daily flight from Mumbai and a second daily service from Delhi Mumbai, 2016-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, is expanding its operations to Bangkok with the launch of new daily flights from its hubs in Mumbai and Delhi. With the introduction of these new frequencies, Jet Airways… Read the full press release
New hotel celebrates style and charm inspired by Chengdu’s cultural legacy and the world beyond CHICAGO, 2016-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Grand Hyatt Chengdu in the capital of Sichuan province in Southwest China. The first Hyatt-branded hotel in Sichuan, Grand Hyatt Chengdu will introduce… Read the full press release
Kansas City, Mo., 2016-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The City of Kansas City, Mo., Aviation Department reports that 768,930 passengers arrived and departed through Kansas City International Airport’s gates in January, up 9.7 percent from January 2015. January passenger boardings were up 9.5 percent, with a total of 338,096. “January’s passenger increase marks not only… Read the full press release
Ribbon-cutting welcomes new Georgia brewery-based Airport lounge ATLANTA, 2016-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) officials, working with concessionaire Delaware North, will mark the opening of a new lounge Wednesday, Feb. 24. Terrapin Tap House/Cigar and Smoke Lounge will offer a large selection of craft beers from the Terrapin Brewery, based in… Read the full press release
Air France now offers its customers the opportunity to purchase their tickets online with PayPal in the UK and Germany; From the end of March 2016, this new service will also be available in France and in several other countries on the Air France booking App (tablet and mobile). PARIS, 2016-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/… Read the full press release
easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, today announced a new long-term distribution agreement with Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), the leading technology provider, to the global travel industry. LONDON, 2016-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The agreement gives corporate travel agencies across Europe continued access to easyJet fares through the Sabre GDS. Around 20 per cent of easyJet’s passengers… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is to show the international box office smash and latest instalment in the Star Wars film saga, The Force Awakens, on its long-haul flights. From March 1, customers can enjoy the critically acclaimed film on long-haul flights around the world, for the next four months in super,… Read the full press release
Award-winning airline will soon fly double-daily from Doha to Bucharest Seven extra flights per week from summer 2016 in response to increased passenger demand DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways will double the amount of flights on its Doha to Bucharest route from this summer, enhancing the service from a daily to… Read the full press release
Bus passengers save on average more than £90 per month by leaving car at home Biggest annual savings of more than £5,500 found in Cambridgeshire Stagecoach survey of around 35 key commuter routes in England, Scotland and Wales Perth, Scotland, 2016-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — New national research has found commuters can save around… Read the full press release
Queenstown, New Zealand, 2016-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Located on the shores of Queenstown’s Lake Wakatipu, pre-eminent Eichardt’s Private Hotel will unveil its stunning NZ$10,000 per night penthouse extension in late 2016. The 240sqm penthouse suite (plus 100sqm rooftop terrace) boasts a commercial grade kitchen -primed for private chef usage, a sauna, spa and even… Read the full press release
SYDNEY, 2016-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas customers can look forward to world-leading inflight wi-fi from next year under a partnership with global broadband services provider ViaSat that will tap into the nbn™ network. The new service will feature speeds up to 10 times faster than conventional on-board wi-fi, giving customers the ability to stream… Read the full press release
SYDNEY, 2016-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — London is the location for Qantas’ next flagship global lounge, with construction on a new, dedicated facility at Heathrow Airport to begin in September 2016. The premium lounge will occupy a split-level space in Terminal 3 that will have capacity for approximately 230 people and offer views over the… Read the full press release
Link to Great Western Main Line part of airport’s plans to reduce emissions and congestion Journey times between Heathrow airport and the Thames Valley, and all points west to be cut dramatically Increased access to Britain’s hub airport, will increase export opportunities for local business LONDON, 2016-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Heathrow is urging supporters… Read the full press release
Bethesda, Md., 2016-Feb-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Moxy Hotels, Marriott International’s edgy new lifestyle brand, continues to rebel against the traditional concept of hotel art with its #BlankCanvas campaign, in search and in support of emerging artists.. #BlankCanvas invites innovative painters, photographers, film-makers, sculptors, illustrators and graffiti artists to submit unique works of art for… Read the full press release
Langley, UK, 2016-Feb-19 — /Travel PR News/ — David Moran has today been named as Chief Executive Officer of MTT, the specialist in mobile travel commerce and digital travel services. Acquired by Travelport (NYSE:TVPT) in July last year, MTT provides sophisticated mobile applications and digital services to some of the best known brands in the global… Read the full press release
Marriott International’s Edgy New Lifestyle Hotel Brand to Make U.S. Debut in Spring 2016, Shaking Up Traditional Hospitality Bethesda, Md., 2016-Feb-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Moxy Hotels, Marriott International’s edgy new lifestyle brand, is shaking up traditional hospitality and making its mark in the U.S. with Moxy New Orleans, LA, and Moxy Tempe, AZ, both… Read the full press release
Hong Kong, 2016-Feb-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) and Eastern Crown Hotels Group, one of China’s fastest growing lodging groups, today, signed an exclusive development agreement to bring the “FairfieldSM by Marriott®” brand to mainland China. The agreement targets having 140 hotels signed in five years, of which 100 are expected… Read the full press release