Moscow, 2015-12-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot was named the winner of Brand Awards in the nomination The Best Company for Business Travelers at the gala event in Moscow hosted by Fashion Events agency. Aeroflot is the winner of this award not for the first time. The carrier is a premium airline with a modern aircraft fleet which is among the youngest in the world. More than 30 Aeroflot… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Travel Services
Wizz Air further expands route network in Macedonia with three new Skopje services
THREE NEW ROUTES FROM SKOPJE TO BERLIN, BRATISLAVA AND COPENHAGEN Budapest, HUNGARY, 2015-12-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced further growth to its low fare route network from Macedonia with three new Skopje services. WIZZ will connect the Macedonian capital with Berlin Schoenefeld from… Read the full press release
Wizz Air to open its 23rd base on 1 July 2016 in Iasi, Romania
ONE BASED AIRCRAFT IN IASI, FIVE NEW ROUTES IN JULY Budapest, HUNGARY, 2015-12-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced that it will open its 23rd base on 1 July in Iasi (Romania) with one new Airbus A320. Already served by WIZZ flights, Iasi will… Read the full press release
Lufthansa, German trade union ver.di agree on increase in remunerations for about 30,000 staff members
One-off payment in the amount of 2,250 euros for 2015, 600 euros for apprentices In 2016 and 2017, increases in remunerations of 2.2 per cent each year Introduction of an attractive DC system for new employees A reformed pension scheme for current staff members Cologne, Germany, 2015-12-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Lufthansa and the German… Read the full press release
New consultation by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on UK’s Transition Altitude change
LONDON, 2015-12-2 — /Travel PR News/ — The latest stage in the process to change the UK’s Transition Altitude has begun, following the launch of a new consultation by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). Transition Altitude (TA) is the height at which climbing and descending aircraft change from operating their altimeters by reference to an… Read the full press release
Unboxing movie featuring the latest addition to KLM Royal Dutch fleet: the Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2015-12-2 — /Travel PR News/ — KLM Royal Dutch Airlines today launched a light-hearted unboxing movie featuring the latest addition to its fleet: the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The short film shows the Boeing 787 Dreamliner being “unwrapped”, as it were. KLM is the world’s first airline to present a new aircraft in this… Read the full press release
TravelClick’s November 2015 North American Hospitality Review
Simultaneously, Group Sales Pace Weakens in Final Months of 2015 NEW YORK, 2015-12-2 — /Travel PR News/ — As hoteliers prepare for the start of 2016, properties in major North American markets are experiencing strong transient (individual business and leisure) bookings, as well as upticks in average daily rates, leading to strong RevPAR (revenue per available room)… Read the full press release
First Bus to revolutionise bus travel for blind and visually impaired passengers on Leeds City Service
Aberdeen, Scotland, 2015-12-2 — /Travel PR News/ — First Bus has today (Nov. 30, 2015) launched a pilot ‘NextStop’ on-bus announcement system which could revolutionise bus travel for blind and visually impaired passengers. Launched in Leeds in partnership with Rise Digital Media, West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) and the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT), the 8-week… Read the full press release
City Sightseeing Dubai gives UAE residents free tours for the 44th National Day of the UAE
DUBAI, UAE., 2015-12-2 — /Travel PR News/ — To celebrate the 44th National Day of the UAE, City Sightseeing Dubai, is giving all UAE residents complimentary tours on its hop-on hop-off tour buses on 2nd December. This is the first time the company is doing this since it started operating the unique hop-on hop-off bus… Read the full press release
Portugal’s leading airline TAP and Ethiopian Airlines announce code-share services between Portugal and Ethiopia
ADDIS ABABA, 2015-12-1 — /Travel PR News/ — TAP, Portugal’s leading airline and Ethiopian Airlines, the largest African airline, both Members of Star Alliance, have started code-share services between Portugal and Ethiopia as of November 24, 2015. These flights are made available for bookings through both carriers own websites – at www.flytap.com and www.flyethiopian.com – as well… Read the full press release
Ethiopian Airline wins Employer of Choice 2015 award by Careers in Africa
ADDIS ABABA, 2015-12-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines, the largest, fastest growing and most profitable airline in Africa, is pleased to announce that it has won Employer of Choice 2015 award by Careers in Africa in an eventheld on Tuesday November 19, 2015 at Sandton Hilton hotel. Ethiopian was crowned Employer of Choice 2015 in… Read the full press release
easyJet further enhances its mobile app by adding live aircraft tracking functionality directly from Flightradar24
LONDON, 2015-12-1 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has today announced that it has further enhanced its award-winning mobile app by adding live aircraft tracking functionality directly from Flightradar24. The airline is the first in the world to have collaborated with Flightradar24 to integrate the feature into a mobile app, meaning passengers can… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways suspends its non-stop service between Doha and Osaka Kansai International Airport, Japan, after 31 March 2016
Airline will suspend its non-stop service from Doha to Osaka after 31 March 2016 DOHA, Qatar, 2015-12-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways today announces that it will suspend its non-stop service between Doha, its home airport, and Osaka Kansai International Airport (KIX), Japan, after 31 March 2016, due to commercial reasons. Qatar Airways first started service… Read the full press release
Aeroflot introduces regular flights between Moscow and Saratov from December 15, 2015
Moscow, 2015-12-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot will launch regular flights between Moscow and Saratov starting from December 15, 2015. The timetable for the flights will be: – Flight SU 1362 leaving Moscow daily at 16:25, arriving in Saratov (Central Airport) at 18:00 (local time). – Return flight SU 1363 leaving Saratov at 19:45, arriving in Moscow at 21:20 (local time). Flights will be operated from Sheremetyevo Airport… Read the full press release
Christchurch Airport: Virgin Australia re-introduces direct flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga
Christchurch, New Zealand, 2015-12-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Direct flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga are about to be re-introduced, in time for South Islanders to plan a 2016 winter getaway. Virgin Australia has just announced it will offer the flights on a Boeing 737-800, to begin on June 25 and run weekly every Saturday for… Read the full press release
Macau Government Tourist Office to host “Macao Light Festival 2015 – Journey of Lights” from 6 – 31 December
MACAU, 2015-12-1 — /Travel PR News/ — To support Macao’s goal to develop into a World Centre of Tourism and Leisure, radiate its destination glamour and add a festive vibe in town, the Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) is presenting a spectacular event – “Macao Light Festival 2015 – Journey of Lights” at a range of… Read the full press release
Vistara welcomes its ninth Airbus A-320
New Delhi, 2015-12-1 — /Travel PR News/ — In line with its steady and measured fleet expansion strategy, Vistara, welcomes its ninth Airbus A-320. The new aircraft will enable Vistara to extend its personalised and seamless travel experience to the airline’s progressively widening customer base by increasing frequencies to its current route network. On the latest addition,… Read the full press release
dnata acquires majority stake in Brazil’s RM Ground Services; marks its first step into the South America
DUBAI, U.A.E., 2015-11-30 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, has reached an agreement with Brazil’s RM Ground Services to purchase a majority stake in the company. The acquisition marks dnata’s first step into the South American continent. RM Ground Services, which was founded by Ricardo Morrison in… Read the full press release
Japan Airlines provides English-speaking customers with more convenience with the launch of its English mobile site for domestic service
Tokyo, 2015-11-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) launched mobile site in English for domestic service , providing English-speaking customers with more convenience including the domestic flight booking and purchase, and view reservation function, which are same as those on JAL’s website for domesitc flights in English (www.jal.co.jp/en/). The number of foreign visitors to Japan… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach launches series of enticing events and inviting activities throughout the festive season
Dubai, U.A.E., 2015-11-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach introduces a series of enticing events and a host of inviting activities throughout the festive season. Whether it’s a celebratory Christmas Eve gathering or a fabulous New Year’s Eve party to ring in the next year in style, guests can revel… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen launches new Grill Bar menu at FOO restaurant
Shenzhen, China, 2015-11-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Introducing the new Grill Bar menu at FOO restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen. On the terrace of FOO, the green oasis restaurant in the heart of the Central Business District (CBD), refreshed by autumn breeze and listening to the symphony of the waterfall stream and sizzling charcoal… Read the full press release
Four Seasons introduces its 2nd hotel in Dubai: Four Seasons Hotel Dubai International Financial Centre
Intimate boutique-style hotel in the heart of Dubai’s business district 106 rooms and suites designed explicitly for global business travellers and sophisticated leisure guests A variety of dining and drinking options within the hotel and steps away A private rooftop spa, fitness and leisure oasis Full access to Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach,… Read the full press release
Four Seasons now accepts reservations for its 2nd hotel in Dubai–the all-new Four Seasons Hotel Dubai International Financial Centre
Dubai’s second Four Seasons is now confirming arrivals beginning April 15, 2016 Dubai, U.A.E., 2015-11-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Just a year after opening its first hotel in the city, Four Seasons unveils a second and completely distinct choice for today’s sophisticated global travellers: the all-new Four Seasons Hotel Dubai International Financial Centre. Located… Read the full press release
Have an unforgettable New York experience this holiday season at Four Seasons Hotel New York
Four Seasons brings magic to Manhattan with a holiday tree lighting, New Year’s Eve soiree, and more New York, U.S.A., 2015-11-30 — /Travel PR News/ — This holiday season, join in the festivities at Four Seasons Hotel New York for an unforgettable New York experience. From an indulgent Christmas Day Brunch to the New Year’s soiree of… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire floral designer Russell New to host Christmas Wreath-Making Workshop
Hampshire, England, 2015-11-30 — /Travel PR News/ — On Wednesday, December 9, 2015, Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire floral designer Russell New will host a Christmas Wreath-Making Workshop, inviting guests to welcome the festive season in the stunning grounds of Dogmersfield Park. Russell and his team from Blomster Designs will share tips on how to create elegant, handmade wreaths… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong addresses the needs of its connected travellers with Best Rate Guarantee and digital upgrades across its platform
Hong Kong, China, 2015-11-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Savvy travellers will be rewarded this fall when booking direct through FourSeasons.com, thanks to the new Best Rate Guarantee at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong. As guests increasingly turn to the digital world to research destinations and hotel information, it is more important than ever for… Read the full press release
Concours Mondial de Bruxelles will be held in Plovdiv, Bulgaria from 28 April to 1 May 2016
PLOVDIV, Bulgaria, 2015-11-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Sixteen Bulgarian wine cellars have already been selected in the program of the most prestigious wine contest Concours Mondial de Bruxelles; five of them are from the Plovdiv region. Concours Mondial de Bruxelles will be carried out from 28 April to 1 May 2016 in Plovdiv. Over 320 members… Read the full press release
Port of Oakland marine terminal opens on certain nights and Saturday hours in an experiment to accelerate containerized trade flow
HARBOR TRUCKERS CAN AVOID DAYTIME PEAK FOR SOME TRANSACTIONS Oakland, CA, 2015-11-27 — /Travel PR News/ — A Port of Oakland marine terminal is opening on certain nights and Saturday’s in an experiment to accelerate containerized trade flow. The trial-basis program precedes a port wide plan for Saturday operations expected in the first quarter of 2016. Oakland… Read the full press release
Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths named CAPA Asia Pacific Airport Chief Executive of the Year
Dubai, UAE, 2015-11-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths was named the CAPA Asia Pacific Airport Chief Executive of the Year. A new category established for 2015, this award is given to the airport executive who has demonstrated outstanding strategic thinking and innovative direction for the growth of their business and the industry…. Read the full press release
Dubai Airports announces line-up of UAE bands for musicDXB
DUBAI, 2015-11-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai Airports has announced a line-up of five up-and-coming UAE bands for musicDXB, an initiative launched with Katy Perry’s performance at the Dubai Airshow Gala Dinner and a pop-up show by UK swing kings Jack Pack at Dubai International, the world’s largest stage and number one international airport. “Katy Perry… Read the full press release