Chef Roger Mooking’s famous culinary creations now available to travellers TORONTO, 2015-1-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Today’s grand opening of Twist by Roger Mooking marked a major milestone in the ongoing upgrades to the dining program at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The new restaurant is brought to travellers by global restaurateur HMSHost, in partnership with celebrity… Read the full news article
Helsinki, Finland, 2015-1-23 — /Travel PR News/ — This January, Helsinki Airport inaugurated a new air traffic control centre, bringing together many of the functions essential for air traffic. In addition to approach control and area control functions, the centre covers rescue co-ordination functions and briefing services. The unit is to be staffed by 180… Read the full news article
Budapest, Hungary, 2015-1-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe,* today announced further expansion in Macedonia. The airline will deploy a third Airbus A320 aircraft at its Skopje base from 29 June adding 5 new services from the Macedonian capital to Friedrischshafen, Oslo-Torp, Barcelona, Hamburg Luebeck and… Read the full news article
Biggest growth in holiday airports like Ibiza, Alicante, and Malaga It also handled 52 million pieces of luggage, a 3% rise in the year Iberia’s handling unit also attended 8.5% more children flying alone (UMs), a total of nearly 100,000 MADRID, 2015-1-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Last year Iberia’s handing division, called Iberia Airport Services,… Read the full news article
Shannon, Ireland, 2015-1-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Shannon Airport has whet the appetite for summer sun holidays by confirming that Turkey is back on the menu this year following confirmation of weekly charter services to the hugely popular Izmir. Sunway Holidays will put on services from May 23rd to September 19th, carrying up to 6,000… Read the full news article
Rabat (Morocco), Yerba (Tunisia) and Accra (Ghana) will expand Vueling’s African presence starting on 20 June. The airline will also launch a summer service to Istanbul. Barcelona, 2015-1-22 — /Travel PR News/ — For the sixth consecutive year, Vueling will launch services to several new destinations from Barcelona’s El Prat airport, and this year Africa is… Read the full news article
EDINBURGH, 2015-1-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Two of Scotland’s top visitor attractions will mark the life and works of one of Scotland’s most famous poets and exports, Robert Burns, this weekend. Taking place over the weekend of the 24th and 25th January, the events will see Edinburgh and Stirling Castles celebrate the Scottish bard’s… Read the full news article
Michelangelo Albertazzi and Michael Essien turn Captain and First Officer DUBAI, U.A.E., 2015-1-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The A.C. Milan team flew on the iconic Emirates A380 from Milan to Dubai to participate in their much-anticipated clash against Real Madrid C.F. in last month’s Dubai Football Challenge. The A.C. Milan contingent experienced signature comfort and… Read the full news article
Double announcement marks ninth anniversary of operating to the Indian city DUBAI, U.A.E., 2015-1-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates airline, a global connector of people and places, today, announced two enhancements to its service to the Kolkata market. Commencing 29th March 2015 the airline will add a 13th weekly flight between the West Bengal capital… Read the full news article
LONDON, 2015-1-22 — /Travel PR News/ — New analysis from VisitBritain has revealed that more international tourists are starting to travel across the country than ever before, with spending hitting new record levels in the majority of nations and regions for the first nine months of 2014. Majority of nations and regions saw record spending from… Read the full news article
Brussels, Belgium, 2015-1-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Rezidor, one of the most dynamic hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, announces the promotion of Elie Younes to Executive Vice President & Chief Development Officer. Younes, who served as the group’s Senior Vice President & Head of Group Development since December… Read the full news article
ZURICH, 2015-1-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissotel Hotels & Resorts, a leading brand in the FRHI Hotels & Resorts (FRHI) portfolio, today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Turkish developer Garanti Koza to manage Swissotel Sofia, a new flagship property being developed in Bulgaria’s capital. Expected to open in 2018, this fashionable new… Read the full news article
New service commencing March 6 will expand local traveler options this upcoming spring break INDIANAPOLIS, 2015-1-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Frontier Airlines announced today the addition of a new nonstop daily flight from the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). That new Frontier flight will also offer same plane direct service over ATL to Miami… Read the full news article
MADRID, 2015-1-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Models of sustainable tourism production and consumption, the role of technology in accessible tourism for all, the future of tourism in the Middle East and North Africa, tourism investment in Africa and shopping tourism are among the many topics to be addressed at UNWTO activities during the International… Read the full news article
Airline Plans to Increase Low-Fare International Service to Iceland, With Connections Throughout Europe BALTIMORE, MD, 2015-1-21 — /Travel PR News/ — WOW air, the low-fare international airline that announced last year it would start service at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport in 2015, now plans to expand its BWI Marshall flight schedule. WOW air will… Read the full news article
Sheremetyevo Airport has provided services to more than 31 million passengers since the beginning of the year. Sheremetyevo International Airport has summarized its performance for 2014. The volume of serviced passengers grew by 7.9% over 2013, reaching 31,568,000 passengers. MOSCOW, RUSSIA, 2015-1-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Passenger traffic for international airlines in 2014 remained at the same level of the previous year, totaling… Read the full news article
PARIS, 2015-1-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Since July 2014, Air France has been offering a new transfer service aboard luxury chauffeur-driven vehicles, to or from over 50 airports in France and around the world. In partnership with Sixt Limousine Service, Air France offers its customers a tailor-made solution for organizing their transfers in premium… Read the full news article
HOUSTON, 2015-1-21 — /Travel PR News/ — WestJet will connect Western Canada with Houston in September when it begins nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Part of an ambitious expansion announced Monday by the Calgary, Alberta-based airline, WestJet will provide nonstop service from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to IAH beginning Sept. 8, 2015…. Read the full news article
The Airport Hotel invites its guests to check-in baggage up to 12 hours prior to their flight from Hamad International Airport Exclusive benefit for Qatar Airways’ passengers staying at The Airport Hotel DOHA, Qatar, 2015-1-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The Airport Hotel at Hamad International Airport (HIA) has announced that guests travelling with Qatar Airways now… Read the full news article
Qatar Airways to operate widebody aircraft on its routes to Milan and Rome from March 29 and Venice from June 16 Qatar Airways strengthens commitment to Spain, with double daily scheduled services to Madrid from July 16 DOHA, Qatar, 2015-1-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is continuing its rapid growth in Europe with an increase… Read the full news article
Seattle’s hometown airline also adds additional flights between Phoenix and Seattle SEATTLE, 2015-1-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines is giving its Mileage Plan members a chance to fly from Seattle to Phoenix on a special charter to cheer on its Chief Football Officer, Russell Wilson, when his team plays in the big game on… Read the full news article
Airline introduces more flights to get football fans to Phoenix from Seattle & New England DALLAS, 2015-1-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines® (NYSE: LUV) is getting into the football spirit by adding more nonstop flights and connections between Seattle and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Boston and Manchester and Phoenix Sky Harbor International… Read the full news article
NICE, France, 2015-1-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The Executive Aviation FBO in Nice, part of Swissport Executive Aviation and a joint venture of Swissport International and Universal Weather and Aviation Inc. today announced the appointment of Rochdi Touri as new FBO Director Swissport Executive Aviation. Rochdi Touri will start in his new position effective… Read the full news article
SEATTLE, 2015-1-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines inaugurates new seasonal service between Las Vegas and Mammoth Lakes, California, today, giving locals and visitors alike an opportunity to enjoy the nightlife of Vegas and ski fresh powder during the winter season. Alaska’s nonstop flight from Las Vegas to Mammoth Lakes will operate on Mondays and Thursdays… Read the full news article
Renowned Chef to Unveil Fine Dining Flagship in Iconic Old Post Office, Scheduled to Open in Mid-2016 WASHINGTON, D.C., 2015-1-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The Trump Organization and José Andrés’ ThinkFoodGroup announced today that the renowned culinary innovator will open a signature restaurant in the forthcoming Trump International Hotel, Washington, D.C., one of the newest… Read the full news article
PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2015-1-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with approximately 7,590 hotels and part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), today announced the signing of a management agreement to expand its upscale Wyndham Hotels and Resorts® brand in Florida with the addition of a beachfront Wyndham Grand® resort in… Read the full news article
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, 2015-1-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with approximately 7,590 hotels and part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), has expanded its Ramada® brand in Malaysia with the opening of the 357-room Ramada Plaza Dua Sentral Kuala Lumpur, the brand’s second location in the country. The property… Read the full news article
450 Adults New To Skiing/Snowboarding Will Receive a Lesson, Lift Ticket, Rental Gear & Après For Only $25 WHISTLER, BC, 2015-1-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The Whistler Blackcomb Snow School’s wildly popular Never Ever Days will make a return to the slopes of Whistler Blackcomb January 17 and 18. The annual event has become a key… Read the full news article
CHICAGO, 2015-1-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the official opening of Hyatt Regency Istanbul Ataköy, the third Hyatt-branded hotel in Istanbul joining Grand Hyatt Istanbul and Park Hyatt Istanbul Maçka Palas. The opening of this five-star hotel marks the return of the Hyatt Regency brand to this important commercial hub and popular tourist destination…. Read the full news article
Çelebi Ground Handling has opened a new business lounge for premium airline cardholders and VIP travelers at the non-Schengen Terminal 2B and at the General Aviation Terminal of Budapest Airport. The Celebi Platinum Lounge at the top of the transit area of Terminal 2B offers an unbeatable view of the airport apron and also quick… Read the full news article