Oakland, CA, 2015-12-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Those with an eye on Oakland over the last few years have watched the Bay Area gem emerge as a premier destination. Oakland has been making a name for itself as a “city on the rise” across a spectrum of industries – tech, food, development, tourism, and thanks to the… Read the full news article
Oakland, CA, 2015-12-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The largest containership to ever visit the U.S. is scheduled to arrive here New Year’s Eve, the Port of Oakland announced today. The Port said the 1,300-foot-long Benjamin Franklin will make a one-day stop on its maiden voyage. Its arrival could forever change the nature of trade between… Read the full news article
São José dos Campos – SP, Brazil, 2015-12-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Embraer Executive Jets today announced the order for a new Legacy 650 large jet to an undisclosed customer, based in the Middle East. This order adds to the 29 Legacy 650s and Legacy 600s that are currently operating in the Middle East. The aircraft… Read the full news article
São José dos Campos, Brazil, 2015-12-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Embraer Executive Jets announced today the delivery of the first Phenom 100E in China. The aircraft will be operated by Wanfeng Aviation Co., Ltd, a subsidiary of Wanfeng Auto Holding Group. Based in Zhejiang province, Wanfeng Auto Holding Group is a large private joint-stock enterprise… Read the full news article
LONDON, 2015-12-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Abu Dhabi flag-carrier Etihad Airways has been awarded the title of World’s Leading Airline for the seventh consecutive year at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final 2015. The award presentations were the highlight of the red carpet event which welcomed over 300 industry leaders from around the globe… Read the full news article
HONG KONG, 2015-12-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) successfully conducted its annual aircraft crash and rescue exercise this morning, proving its readiness and effectiveness in handling potential contingencies. This is the first time that the Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) has staged a large-scale air and sea rescue exercise with… Read the full news article
HONG KONG, 2015-12-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) recorded steady growth in passenger volume and flight movements in November. During the month, passenger traffic rose 8.8% year on year to 5.6 million, while flight movements increased by 3.2% to 33,980. Cargo throughput dropped by 3.1% to 407,000 tonnes, compared to… Read the full news article
Olympic Valley, Calif., 2015-12-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows has partnered with Uber Technologies, Inc to host Lake Tahoe’s first official Uber ride. Today Olympic skier Jonny Moseley and Squaw Valley athlete Michelle Parker took the first official Uber ride in Lake Tahoe from Squaw Valley to Alpine Meadows. “We’re proud to support… Read the full news article
• Alpine Meadows opens Hot Wheels and Subway chairlifts, additional openings anticipated at both mountains with more snow in the forecast • Scheduled terrain park openings include Tiegel at Alpine Meadows, Gold Coast and Belmont parks at Squaw Valley Click here for New Snow Photos and B-Roll** **For Media Use Only, Courtesy of Squaw Valley… Read the full news article
BELLEVUE, Wash., 2015-12-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Concur, the world’s leading provider of integrated travel and expense management solutions, has been honored with a Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award, recognizing the Best Places to Work in 2016. The Employees’ Choice Awards program, now in its eighth year, relies solely on the input of employees, who elect… Read the full news article
DOHA, Qatar, 2015-12-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to announce that Ooredoo, the fastest-growing telecommunications company in the world, will be the exclusive three-year sponsor of on-board Wi-Fi across the airline’s state-of-the-art fleet. This pioneering partnership sees two of the country’s biggest brands come together to offer customers worldwide one of the best… Read the full news article
Qatar Executive’s G650ER Connects Middle East to North America Non-stop First of 30 New Gulfstream Jets Now Available For Charter from Qatar Executive DOHA, Qatar, 2015-12-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Executive, Qatar Airways’ corporate jet division, took delivery of its first Gulfstream G650ER in a ceremony at Gulfstream’s headquarters in Savannah, Georgia, United States, last… Read the full news article
BRUSSELS, 2015-12-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group has announced the successor of hotel legend Werner Knechtli, renowned General Manager of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Zurich Airport. From January 1, 2016, Daniel Twerenbold will take over the lead of the hotel. Knechtli will leave the Rezidor Hotel Group by the end of… Read the full news article
Edinburgh, 2015-12-14 — /Travel PR News/ — A new Virgin Trains service connecting Stirling and Falkirk to London has been launched by Scotland’s Transport Minister. Derek Mackay was joined by the council leaders of Stirling and Falkirk to see off the inaugural 5.26am departure and welcomed the role it will play in supporting Scotland’s economy…. Read the full news article
Bordeaux, France, 2015-12-14 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental® Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is proud to unveil its latest opening InterContinental® Bordeaux – Le Grand Hotel, France. The hotel has been elegantly converted from the current Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux & Spa and is IHG’s fifth InterContinental Hotels & Resorts property… Read the full news article
Danang, Vietnam, 2015-12-14 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort was accredited at the Grand Final Ceremony of the World Travel Awards Worldwide Categories which was held at El Jadida, Morocco. Annually, various sectors of the tourism industry are recognised, rewarded and celebrated at the World’s Travel Awards ceremony with the attendance of… Read the full news article
DUBAI, U.A.E., 2015-12-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, will expand its presence in Turkey when it begins daily, non-stop service to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport on 15 December 2015, increasing cargo capacity to and from the country by an additional 168 tonnes per week. The flight, which will… Read the full news article
Auckland, New Zealand, 2015-12-14 — /Travel PR News/ —Auckland Airport has taken gold in the 2015 Australasian Investor Relations Awards, winning the award for Best Investor Relations by a company in the Australian Stock Exchange ‘mid-cap 200’. The Australasian Investor Relations Awards recognise listed entities that have excelled in investor relations over the year. Award… Read the full news article
Cologne, Germany, 2015-12-14 — /Travel PR News/ — With the start of the summer schedule, Lufthansa will offer passengers a second connection in Hungary: from 11 April 2016, Debrecen – like Budapest – will receive three flights per week by Bombardier CR9 jets. “Lufthansa’s hub at Munich is well-known for the number of connections it has… Read the full news article
DOHA, Qatar, 2015-12-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways successfully launched its new global brand campaign and tagline – Going Places Together – at a press conference in New York yesterday. The unveiling of the new campaign was well received by the international media and VIP guests who attended. The press conference was hosted by Qatar… Read the full news article
Genoa, Italy, 2015-12-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises today celebrated the milestone keel-laying ceremony of its newest ship, Silver MuseSM, at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa, Italy. The ceremony is a long-standing maritime tradition celebrating the start of a ship’s construction. The action of welding a coin into the keel of the ship… Read the full news article
MOSCOW, RUSSIA, 2015-12-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Moscow has been named as the 2015 Best Wedding Hotel in Russia during the annual Wedding Awards ceremony organised by Wedding magazine – Russia’s top wedding resource. Sister propertyFour Seasons Hotel Lion Palace St. Petersburg has won the award for the 2015 Best Honeymoon Hotel in… Read the full news article
Hamburg, Germany, 2015-12-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Hamburg Airport is planning the comprehensive renewal of the main apron (Apron 1), with a total surface area of 330,000 square metres. The work is planned for the period 2016–2020. The investment of around 120 million euros is necessary because the concrete surfaces are now between 40… Read the full news article
OSLO, 2015-12-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Oslo Airport has renovated its restroom facilities, a move which has been greatly appreciated by passengers. Eighty-five per cent now say that the quality of the restroom facilities in the nation’s main airport is good. This is a 20 per cent increase from the summer of 2014. “We have… Read the full news article
ISTANBUL, 2015-12-11 — /Travel PR News/ — With existing services to Kiev, Odessa, Dneprepetrovsk, Lvov and Kherson, Turkish Airlines now adds Zaporizhzhia, one of the largest cities in Ukraine to its expanding network. Beginning from 28th December, Zaporizhzhia flights will be operated 4 times weekly. Introductory trip fares are available from Istanbul to Zaporizhzhia starting… Read the full news article
NEW YORK, NY, 2015-12-11 — /Travel PR News/ — oneworld® has been honoured with its eighth best airline alliance award in a year, confirming its position as the most highly prized airline group. The latest prize has been presented by Business Traveler North America in its 2015 Best in Business Travel Awards. It is the… Read the full news article
Featuring New Entertainment, A Spectacular 2016 Countdown & Snow! BUENA PARK, CA, 2015-12-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The countdown to the New Year is on at Knott’s Merry Farm! With special one-night-only entertainment, mesmerizing fireworks and extended hours, plus Knott’s signature rides and attractions, Knott’s New Year’s Eve celebration is the place for guests of all… Read the full news article
SINGAPORE, 2015-12-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest global collection of independent luxury hotels, is pleased to announce the addition of four exciting and distinctive new properties in Asia – including its first Legend collection hotels in Bali and Shanghai – ending 2015 on a very successful note. Located in three… Read the full news article
Teton Village, WY, 2015-12-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) is pleased to announce that Zac Brown Band will headline the 3rd Annual Jackson Hole Rendezvous Festival. This four-day spring lifestyle and music festival presents concerts on multiple stages in Teton Village and the iconic Town Square in Jackson, WY from March 17-20,… Read the full news article
EDINBURGH, 2015-12-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Five Scottish apprentices have beaten competition from hundreds of other stonemasons in training across the UK, to reach the finals of a national competition. The SkillBuild Final – a national construction competition organised by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) – saw over 70 competitors from across the… Read the full news article