Concur announces partnerships with Lyft and HotelTonight

New partnerships expand options for on-the-go and last minute business travel with Concur ORLANDO, Fla., 2015-7-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Concur, the world’s leading provider of integrated travel and expense management solutions and services, today announced partnerships with Lyft and HotelTonight. These partnerships continue the company’s commitment to meet modern business travelers’ needs for… Read the full press release

Arik Air ranked as one of the top ten airlines in the world to offer most comfortable economy class seat

Ikeja, Nigeria, 2015-7-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Arik Air, West Africa’s largest airline has been ranked as one of the top ten airlines in the world to offer most comfortable economy class seat. According to a report by www.airlinequality.com Arik Air is among ten airlines in the world that offers the most comfortable seats in… Read the full press release

Arik Air increases flight frequency on the Abuja – Port Harcourt – Abuja route to three daily flights

Ikeja, Nigeria, 2015-7-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Arik Air, Nigeria and West Africa’s leading airline has increased flight frequency on the Abuja-Port Harcourt-Abuja route to three daily flights effective Monday, July 6, 2015. The new schedule provides guests with options of flying in the morning, mid-day or evening as the first flight from Abuja to… Read the full press release

Wizz Air welcomed its fifth Airbus A320 at its Sofia base

5 NEW ROUTES START IN JULY SOFIA, Bulgaria, 2015-7-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, welcomed today the fifth Airbus A320 at its Sofia base. This aircraft will support operations on the recently launched services to Bari, Cologne, Geneva, Naples and Munich Memmingen. The new… Read the full press release

The Port Authority names Michael Marino its new Director of Rail Transit (PATH)

40-year rail industry veteran, Michael Marino, promoted to lead agency’s trans-Hudson rail transit system NEW YORK, NY, 2015-7-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Port Authority announced today that Michael Marino – a seasoned railroad veteran with more than 40 years experience in the industry – was named the agency’s new Director of Rail Transit… Read the full press release

oneworld® receives Trazees Favorite Airline Alliance award; its seventh best airline alliance award of the year

NEW YORK, NY, 2015-7-30 — /Travel PR News/ — oneworld® today collects its seventh best airline alliance award of the year, confirming its position as the world’s most highly prized airline alliance. It receives its latest honour in the debut Trazees, a new award scheme presented by Trazee Travel, the web publication focussed on travellers aged… Read the full press release

Canongate Youth’s budding film makers and artists teamed up with Scotland’s Urban Past to explore and celebrate the history of the Dumbiedykes area

EDINBURGH, 2015-7-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Budding film makers and artists from Canongate Youth have teamed up with Scotland’s Urban Past (SUP) to explore and celebrate the history of the Dumbiedykes area. SUP, a nationwide initiative that puts local communities in charge of recording the history on their doorsteps, helped a group of 5-11… Read the full press release

Star Cruises and Xiamen Port Holding Group mark the beginning of SuperStar Libra’s homeport in Xiamen, China

Xiamen / Hong Kong, 2015-7-30 — /Travel PR News/ — On 24 July, Star Cruises joined with Xiamen Port Holding Group to hold a festive celebration marking the beginning of SuperStar Libra’s homeport in Xiamen, China until 1 November. The longest homeport of any industry cruise ship ever in Xiamen, SuperStar Libra will operate 3-day/2-night… Read the full press release

The Great Britain Tourism Survey by VisitEngland reveals record breaking performance for domestic tourism in the first quarter of the year

LONDON, 2015-7-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The latest results from the Great Britain Tourism Survey (GBTS) published today by VisitEngland reveal a record breaking performance for domestic tourism in the first quarter of the year. Key figures include: 28.7 million trips recorded in England between January and April this year, an 18% increase YOY,… Read the full press release

The Tourism Authority of Thailand announces the winners of the “One and Only” campaign

Bangkok, 2015-7-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) held a gala event to announce the winner of a social-media competition designed to raise the profile of the “Discover Thainess” marketing campaign amongst the world’s young people. The winner of the “One and Only” campaign was chosen from amongst three finalist… Read the full press release

Silversea Cruises celebrated the start of construction of Silver Muse with the cutting of first steel at Fincantieri’s Sestri Ponente shipyard in Genoa, Italy

Monte Carlo, 2015-7-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Silversea Cruises celebrated today the start of construction of Silver Muse with the cutting of first steel at Fincantieri’s Sestri Ponente shipyard in Genoa, Italy. Silversea’s chairman Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidioco-hosted the event with Giuseppe Bono, CEO of Fincantieri. Set to debut in the spring of 2017, Silversea’s new… Read the full press release

Silversea Cruises to relocate its Americas office from Fort Lauderdale to Miami, Florida

Monte Carlo, 2015-7-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises today announced plans to relocate its Americas office from Fort Lauderdale to Miami, Florida. The move is currently scheduled for late 2015. The company, which maintains offices in London, Frankfurt, and Sydney, with its global headquarters in Monte Carlo, will move all staff currently working… Read the full press release

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® appointed by Groupe Allard to manage Rosewood São Paulo in Brazil; scheduled to open in 2018

First South American property for Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® DALLAS, 2015-7-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has been appointed by Groupe Allard to manage Rosewood São Paulo in Brazil. Scheduled to open in 2018, this will be Rosewood’s first property in South America. Situated in the center of São Paulo, the… Read the full press release

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group names Martin Melzer PR & Communication Manager for Central Europe

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2015-7-28 — /Travel PR News/ — From August 2015 onwards, Martin Melzer will take over the newly introduced position of PR & Communication Manager for Central Europe. The role consolidates Corporate Communication & PR activities for 80 hotels in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Poland and South-Eastern Europe and is directly subordinated to the Area… Read the full press release

Carlson Rezidor announces its first residence in Istanbul: the Radisson Blu Residence Istanbul Batisehir

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2015-7-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Rezidor, one of the most dynamic hotel groups worldwide, announces its first  residence in Istanbul: the Radisson Blu Residence Istanbul Batisehir featuring 171 units is scheduled to open in Q2 2016. The signing further strengthens the  position of Radisson Blu as the largest upper upscale brand… Read the full press release

CVG and Allegiant Travel Company to establish base of operation beginning Jan. 6, 2016

Hebron, KY, 2015-7-28 — /Travel PR News/ — CVG and Allegiant Travel Company have announced their plans to establish a base of operation beginning Jan. 6, 2016. Allegiant will base up to three 156-seat Airbus 319 aircraft at CVG, creating jobs for pilots, flight attendants and airport service personnel. When it opens in January, Cincinnati… Read the full press release

Transportation network company Lyft now operating at CVG

Hebron, KY, 2015-7-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Lyft, a transportation network company, is now operating at CVG. Lyft’s mobile-phone application facilitates peer-to-peer ridesharing by connecting passengers who need a ride with drivers who have a car. “Our customers want options,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. “Lyft joins other ground… Read the full press release

Bahrain International Airshow 2016 announces Bahrain Airport Company as silver sponsor

Muharraq, Bahrain, 2015-7-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The Supreme Organising Committee of the Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) announced that Bahrain Airport Company, the managing body and operator of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), is a silver sponsor of the BIAS 2016. The event, held under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa… Read the full press release

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport seeks bids for two transformational projects

Hotel/Travel Plaza and Green Acres Energy Park to Transform Airport ATLANTA, 2015-7-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Airport officials are seeking bids for two transformational projects that will change the face of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in the years ahead. Airport leaders will be available to discuss the plans Tuesday, July 28. Pre-proposal conferences will then be… Read the full press release

South African Airways Cargo reversed its decision to place an embargo on the transportation of hunting trophies

Johannesburg, 2015-7-27 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways Cargo (SAA Cargo) has reviewed and reversed its decision to place an embargo on the transportation of hunting trophies which was limited to rhino, elephant, tiger and lion. The embargo was placed following incidents of false declarations and submission of falsified documentation for the shipment of some… Read the full press release

American Express to open its seventh lounge at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport

NEW YORK, 2015-7-27 — /Travel PR News/ — American Express is expanding The Centurion Lounge network in major domestic airports, announcing today that it will open its seventh location at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH),  Terminal D. The 8,500 square foot Lounge is currently slated to open in the first half of 2016. “We… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines enhances its unique partner portfolio in Mileage Plan by adding China-based carrier Hainan Airlines

Alaska Raising the Bar to Allow Frequent Flier Members to Travel and Earn Miles to All Corners of the Globe  SEATTLE, 2015-7-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines is enhancing its unique partner portfolio in Mileage Plan by adding China-based carrier Hainan Airlines. Hainan operates a modern fleet to over 90 destinations throughout the world…. Read the full press release

Star Alliance member carriers welcome their newest member, Avianca Brasil

SÃO PAULO, Brazil, 2015-7-27 — /Travel PR News/ — At a special ceremony held at Guarulhos International Airport today, the Star Alliance member carriers welcomed their newest member, Avianca Brasil. “Adding Avianca Brasil to our network is an important step in enhancing our customer proposition in Latin America. Brazil is the most important aviation market on… Read the full press release

New Zealand: Olympic gold medalists set to tackle the Cardrona halfpipe and slopestyle course at Audi quattro Winter Games 2015

Two Olympic gold medalists are among a number of high calibre athletes competing at Audi quattro Winter Games 2015. New Zealand, 2015-7-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Two Olympic gold medalists are among a number of high calibre athletes set to tackle the Cardrona halfpipe and slopestyle course at Audi quattro Winter Games 2015. Veteran… Read the full press release

New Zealand: Museum Art Hotel’s Hippopotamus restaurant’s duo win the Dilmah Real High Tea Global Challenge in Sri Lanka

A Wellington-based duo with French connections has just won the Dilmah Real High Tea Global Challenge in Sri Lanka. Wellington, New Zealand, 2015-7-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Executive Chef Laurent Loudeac and Assistant Maitre d’ Camille Furminieux of Hippopotamus restaurant, part of Wellington’s celebrated Museum Art Hotel establishment, competed with 21 teams from 14… Read the full press release

Cessna Aircraft Company receives order for 20 Cessna Grand Caravan EX Amphibian aircraft from Zhoushan AVIC Joy Air General Air Co., Ltd

OSHKOSH, Wis., 2015-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Cessna Aircraft Company, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced an agreement with Zhoushan AVIC Joy Air General Air Co., Ltd. for 20 Cessna Grand Caravan EX Amphibian aircraft. The aircraft are expected to start being delivered later this year out of the… Read the full press release

Textron Aviation: Beechcraft King Air 250 turboprop receives type certification from the Federal Aviation Administration

Aircraft makes North American debut at EAA Airventure OSHKOSH, Wis., 2015-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Beechcraft Corporation, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced that it has received type certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the latest version of its new production Beechcraft King Air 250 turboprop, allowing… Read the full press release

Qantas announced new services to meet the growing demand for premium leisure services between Sydney and Maroochydore and Melbourne and the Gold Coast

SYDNEY, 2015-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas today announced the return of the Flying Kangaroo between the Sunshine Coast (Maroochydore) and Sydney* as well as the launch of services between Melbourne and the Gold Coast* to give customers more premium travel options. Qantas Domestic chief executive officer Andrew David said the network changes were… Read the full press release

Qantas Frequent Flyer adds new 16 retailers into the popular Qantas Online Mall

SYDNEY, 2015-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas Frequent Flyer members have new opportunities to earn points for activities other than flying, with the introduction of another 16 retailers into the popular Qantas Online Mall. The Online Mall, accessed via qantaspoints.com/onlinemall, gives members the ability to earn Qantas Points while they shop with well-known local… Read the full press release

Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok’s international restaurant Brasserie Europa introduces new main dishes for its famous Sunday Longest Lunch

International-inspired dishes prepared á la minute and served all-you-can-eat from 12:00 – 17:00 every Sundays. Bangkok, 2015-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Brasserie Europa, an all-day-dining international restaurant at Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok, introduces its new main dishes, featuring the freshest ingredients and highest quality available in the market. Using European-style cooking techniques, the chefs… Read the full press release