BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2016-Jan-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced a new route from Katowice to Liverpool. The route will commence on 29 March and will be initially operated with three weekly flights. Along with Belfast, Bristol, Doncaster Sheffield, Glasgow and London Luton, Liverpool is… Read the full press release
Starting on 18 October, the Spanish airline will operate three non-stop flights every week from Madrid to Tokyo-Narita airport. From today, flights to Tokyo can be booked starting at 612 EUR, return. Pending receipt of the necessary slots and permits it will also begin flights to Shanghai in the winter season 2016/2017. Currently, there isn’t… Read the full press release
Washington, DC, 2016-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Brand USA – the destination-marketing organization for the United States – announces that Time Inc.’s Sunset and Coastal Living brands have signed on as “Proud Sponsors” of its new, 3D giant-screen film, “National Parks Adventure,” which will be released in IMAX® theaters and other giant-screen venues in the… Read the full press release
LIVERPOOL, 2016-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Passengers wanting to enjoy a holiday in Cornwall this year will soon be able to access the South West far easier, following today’s announcement by Flybe that they will commence a weekly flight from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) to Cornwall Airport Newquay in May. The weekly flights depart… Read the full press release
Edinburgh, 2016-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Work has begun to return 126 medieval carved stones home to Elgin Cathedral. Carved faces, plants and animals are being hoisted up into the cathedral towers to form part of an exciting exhibition due to open on Easter weekend. The Elgin stones spent much of 2015 at Historic Environment… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2016-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) is joining the celebration of Chicago Restaurant Week (January 22-February 4) by showcasing the flavorful and authentic cuisine offered at O’Hare and Midway International Airports. During “Airport Restaurant Week“, which begins this Friday, both airports will feature live cooking and mixology demonstrations, limited-time… Read the full press release
Oculus opening in first week of March will provide greater ease of commute for PATH riders; Will eventually provide access to 11 NYC subway lines New York, NY, 2016-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The Port Authority announced today that the World Trade Center Transportation Hub Oculus – the iconic centerpiece of the sprawling transit… Read the full press release
Novosibirsk, Russia, 2016-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a member of the oneworld® global aviation alliance®, announces opening new flights to Rhodes Island (Greece). Air tickets are already available for purchase. S7 Airlines will operate direct flights from Moscow to Rhodes from 28 April 2016 up to three times a week – on Tuesdays,… Read the full press release
Novosibirsk, Russia, 2016-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Group1 member airlines summarized the results of their activity in 2015. During the last year 10 630 767 passengers used the services of S7 Airlines, which is 5.6% more than a year before. During the whole year a more intensive growth was indicated on domestic routes – within 12… Read the full press release
Gatwick, England, 2016-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Partner, working on behalf of TNT Romania for the National Museum of Romanian History (MNIR), successfully helped to deliver a precious cargo of 445 treasured Romanian artefacts to China for the “Treasures of Romania” exhibition at the National Museum of China in Beijing. The shipment was flown… Read the full press release
Gatwick, England, 2016-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Cabot Aviation, a division of Air Partner plc and a leading aircraft remarketing broker, is pleased to announce that Kenya Airways has entered into a sale agreement with Omni Air International to purchase two Boeing 777-200 ER aircraft, following approval from Kenya Airways’ board. Omni Air International is… Read the full press release
Legendary Caribbean resort to close for 18 months for an extensive refurbishment Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands, 2016-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The legendary Rosewood Little Dix Bay resort will begin a complete renovation on May 1, 2016, signifying the most substantial beautification project since it was founded by Laurance S. Rockefeller over 50… Read the full press release
BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2016-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Rezidor, one of the most dynamic hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, announces the Radisson Blu Residence Al Sufouh in Dubai/UAE. The upper upscale property featuring 264 serviced apartments is scheduled to welcome the first guests in Q1 2017. “We are delighted… Read the full press release
MANCHESTER, UK, 2016-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Manchester Airport is flying high after being named the UK’s best airport at the Globe Awards hosted by Travel Weekly. The UK’s third largest airport fought off competition from the likes of Heathrow, Gatwick and Birmingham to receive the accolade for the second year running. The award comes… Read the full press release
BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2016-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced a new route from Budapest to Bucharest beginning 19 September. Wizz Air will operate the new route four days a week and is introducing the route with fares from 5,990 HUF. Wizz Air also will increase the number of… Read the full press release
Munich, Germany, 2016-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — At a gala evening in Beverly Hills, the US magazine Premier Traveler announced the selection of Munich Airport as the Best Airport in its ‘2015 Best Of’ awards. This honor was the outcome of an extensive survey conducted by the industry journal between May and September of last… Read the full press release
PARIS, FRANCE, 2016-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Air France is offering its brand new long-haul travel cabins to two new destinations from Paris-Charles de Gaulle: up to 4 times weekly to Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire) and up to 7 times weekly to Tokyo-Narita (Japan). Customers travelling to Washington will also be able to enjoy the new… Read the full press release
PARIS, FRANCE, 2016-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — On 14 January 2016, Air France was awarded the “best first class available on flights between Greater China and Europe” prize. The Company was presented this award as part of the Hurun Best of the Best Awards. This ceremony was organized in Shanghai by the Hurun Report, a… Read the full press release
easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has reached a key milestone in its operation by carrying 40 million passengers to and from Bristol Airport since it launched services 14 years ago. BRISTOL, UK, 2016-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Since introducing its first flights from Bristol in 2001, the airline has grown significantly. It is now easyJet’s largest… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2016-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — American Airlines recently announced it will begin new nonstop service between Chicago and Sacramento, California beginning June 2, 2016. The airline will operate two daily flights from O’Hare International Airport to Sacramento International Airport on a B737-800 aircraft. The airline will also extend daily service from Chicago O’Hare… Read the full press release
Nearly 40 million views across all social media platforms makes the video #1 of its kind Commended by top tier national press as ‘among the best of all time’ New brand campaign video also a hit with fans DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways’ new safety video featuring FC Barcelona players Messi,… Read the full press release
New Lifestyle Hotel Supports Global ‘Renaissance’ of the Brand, With Contemporary Design and Programming for Next Gen Business Travelers “Mixodiology” rooftop celebration planned for Montreal en Lumiere’s La Nuit Blanche, Feb. 27, 2016 Montreal, QC, Canada, 2016-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Many consider arts the lifeblood of Montreal, named a UNESCO City of Design for… Read the full press release
Budapest, Hungary, 2016-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced a new route from Bucharest to Budapest and a domestic route from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca, another of Wizz Air’s five bases in Romania. Wizz Air will begin the Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca route beginning 22 July with six weekly… Read the full press release
Nanjing, China, 2016-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International today announced the opening of Renaissance Nanjing Olympic Centre Hotel, its first hotel in Nanjing, recognized as one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China. Renaissance Hotels is a highly acclaimed hotel brand appealing to next generation lifestyle business travelers who seek to discover unexpected… Read the full press release
SHANNON, IRELAND, 2016-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Shannon Airport has achieved growth again in 2015, with its passenger numbers for last year showing a 5% increase on 2014. This is the third successive year of passenger number increases at the airport. 2015 passenger numbers grew to 1,714,872 – the first year since 2010 that the… Read the full press release
WHISTLER, BC, 2016-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Whistler Blackcomb has been named one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People in 2016. The annual competition recognizes employers offering the nation’s best workplaces and programs for young people entering the work force. This year marks the fifth consecutive year the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers… Read the full press release
World’s Largest Cruise Ship Introduces All-New Shows, Original Productions and More MIAMI, Country, 2016-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International’s newest and hottest ship yet, Harmony of the Seas – sailing to Europe’s most popular destinations in the Western Mediterranean, beginning May 2016 – is setting the stage for an entertainment ensemble unlike anything… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways’ A350 and A380, and Qatar Executive’s Bombardier Global 5000 to be on display Qatar Airways, the global launch A350 customer, will celebrate one year anniversary of A350 operations Award-winning airline welcomes visitors at the show DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways today announced it will exhibit three aircraft at the… Read the full press release
ROCKVILLE, Md., 2016-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, Hidrock Propertiesand Concord Hospitality celebrated the grand opening of the new Cambria hotel & suites NY – Times Square in style last night with a vintage winter wonderland. Guests were treated to music by famed… Read the full press release
Langkawi, Malaysia, 2016-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Langkawi has won the coveted Best 5-Star Accommodation award at the Langkawi Innovation Tourism Awards (LITA) 2015 for the second year running. Organised by the Langkawi Development Authority, LITA – now in its fifth year – recognises and rewards the highest levels of tourism… Read the full press release