Category Archives: Travel Tips & Info

Tourism Authority of Thailand announces preventive actions by Thai airlines against 2019 novel coronavirus

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2020-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to provide information on the preventive actions taken by Thai airlines to prevent passengers and employees from being exposed to the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), especially on flights from China. Thai Airways International (THAI) and Thai Smile Airways have… Read the full press release

Coronavirus Screening Program implemented at O’Hare International Airport

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CHICAGO, IL, 2020-Jan-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The City is working in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other federal, state and local agencies to implement a screening program at O’Hare International Airport for travelers from a specific region of China in response to cases from that country of… Read the full press release

CWT launches inaugural monthly podcast, Business Travel On the Fly

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Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2020-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — CWT, the B2B4E travel management platform, today (Jan 20, 2020) announces the launch of its inaugural monthly podcast, Business Travel On the Fly, that speaks to industry topics and issues affecting business travelers. “We are constantly looking at ever more meaningful ways to engage with business travelers,… Read the full press release

IHG focuses on awareness and prevention of human trafficking with mandatory training, tools and resources for hotel colleagues

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Company focuses on awareness and prevention with mandatory training, tools and resources for hotel colleagues Denham, United Kingdom, 2020-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — January is recognized as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month in the U.S. and IHG®, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has intensified its ongoing effort to fight human… Read the full press release

KAYAK releases its 5th annual Travel Hacker Guide

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Visit Top-Trending Hawaii, Stay Budget Savvy in Southern U.S. Cities, or Fly Solo in Colombia STAMFORD, Conn., 2020-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — KAYAK is releasing its 5th annual Travel Hacker Guide featuring data on where to go, when to book and best times to fly. And for the first time since its inception, KAYAK… Read the full press release

Heathrow to launch an eight-week public consultation to finalise its proposals for airport expansion

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Heathrow outlines timeline for submission of expansion planning application towards the end of 2020 The airport announces it will hold further public consultation to finalise airport expansion proposals following the recent Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) decision to cap early spending An eight-week consultation will run from April through to June LONDON, UK, 2020-Jan-08 — /Travel… Read the full press release

Visit Indiana unveils the ultimate 2020 travel experience

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 2020-Jan-05 — /Travel PR News/ — It’s no surprise to Hoosiers that Frommer’s named “Indiana Among the World’s Top Places to Go in 2020”. So, Visit Indiana is unveiling the ultimate 2020 travel experience, called The 20 IN 20. We will reveal 20 lists of 20 must-see, must-do Indiana experiences, one at a time, all year long. “These lists… Read the full press release

Deserts That Inspire Travel The Most

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Sahara Desert Marrakech

MOROCCO, 2019-Dec-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Deserts represent approximately one-third of the planet’s land surface. By definition, a desert is a region that receives about 250 millimeters of rain or less each year. Spaces where human life becomes a feat, if not an impossible one, and where nature presents itself in its most primitive… Read the full press release

Emirates Airline and partners to provide seamless travel experience during peak period

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DUBAI, UAE, 2019-Dec-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates Airline, and its partners Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), Dubai Police, Dubai Customs, the General Directorate of Foreign Residency Affairs (GDRFA) and Dubai Airports today (18 December 2019) announced joint plans to facilitate the passenger and traffic movements to and from Dubai International Airport (Terminal 1… Read the full press release

Why you should come to Kiev in 2020. Top 5 New things in the city

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Kiev Photos

Kiev, Ukraine, 2019-Dec-10 — /Travel PR News/ — We Kievites love our city very much and strongly react to modern projects, innovations and unique places for entertainment and leisure. The Economist published The Global Liveability Index 2019 — new global ranking of cities in terms of living comfort. It evaluates locations in five categories: stability,… Read the full press release

Airbnb teams up with the Pan American Health Organization on food safety resources

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San Francisco, CA, 2019-Dec-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Airbnb is partnering with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) to provide our community with food safety resources such as food safety guidelines, trainings, and general food safety tips. PAHO is world’s oldest international public health agency and Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization… Read the full press release

New passenger awareness campaign Fly Safely, Drink Responsibly takes off in Norway

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Geneva, Switzerland, 2019-Dec-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) supported by airports group Avinor, the Civil Aviation Authority of Norway, and the Federation of Norwegian Aviation Industries, has launched a new passenger awareness campaign called Fly Safely, Drink Responsibly to encourage passengers to think carefully about their alcohol consumption before boarding flights. Unruly passenger incidents… Read the full press release

Preferred Hotels & Resorts experts shares insights and tips for the year ahead

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NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF., 2019-Dec-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Travel and hospitality professionals across the globe are preparing to usher in a new decade of travel, focusing on up-and-coming destinations, increasingly popular lodging trends, and fresh ways to experience travel in a meaningful way that impacts the way people view the world. With more than… Read the full press release

Silversea completes third Expedition Training Academy with accomplished expedition guides from Silver Galapagos

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Miami, FL, 2019-Dec-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Silversea has completed its third Expedition Training Academy–this time with five accomplished expedition guides from Silver Galapagos and two Academy trainers. Overseen by a dedicated Director, Silversea’s pioneering Expedition Training Academy has the aim of enriching guests’ travels around the world. The rigorous month-long training began on October 5, 2019,… Read the full press release

All Nippon Airways introduces Alipay compatibility in China

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ANA is giving passengers flying to or from select Chinese airports the option to receive compensation in case of cancellation or delay caused by the bad weather through Alipay. TOKYO, JAPAN, 2019-Nov-27 — /Travel PR News/ — All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest and 5-Star airline for seven consecutive years, is giving passengers flying to… Read the full press release

Gerald R. Ford International Airport prepares for a patriotic welcome home for military members and veterans on Thanksgiving holiday

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Grand Rapids, MI, 2019-Nov-25 — /Travel PR News/ — A patriotic welcome home for West Michigan troops and other festivities are on tap for the Thanksgiving holiday – one of the busiest times of the year at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GFIA). On Wednesday, November 27th, airport volunteers including therapy dog teams, and the… Read the full press release

Massport offers travel tips this busy holiday season

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Passengers should plan ahead this holiday season BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, 2019-Nov-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Plan ahead, give yourself extra time and know your transportation options were the key messages today (November 18, 2019) as the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport), and a representative from AAA spoke at Boston Logan International Airport about what to expect this… Read the full press release

Auckland Airport app latest version offers Home-to-gate travel information

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Auckland, New Zealand, 2019-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Real time travel information taking you from home to departure gate is now available through the latest version of the Auckland Airport app. Designed to take the stress out of airport departures and arrivals, for the first time the revamped app creates a personalised itinerary for the… Read the full press release

Korean Air launches brand-new safety video featuring SuperM

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Seoul, South Korea, 2019-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Korean Air unveiled a brand-new safety video in partnership with SM Entertainment, the largest entertainment company in Korea. On November 4, the new safety video starring SuperM, a global K-pop group, was aired on all Korean Air flights, starting with KE621, which departed from Incheon at 7:45… Read the full press release

British Airways partners with top aerial photographer Jason Hawkes to share some tips to amateur photographers

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LONDON, UK, 2019-Oct-23 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has called in an expert to give advice to all those amateur photographers whose perfect shot from an aircraft window is never quite right – and it could simply be because they are in the wrong seat. Many air travellers like to capture the unique views… Read the full press release

VisitScotland offers top tips for vegan experiences with a Scottish flavour ahead of World Vegan Day on 1 November

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EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2019-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — It is estimated that a quarter of the British population will be vegan or vegetarian by 2025, with flexitarians* making up almost half of all UK consumers. Luckily Scotland has lots to offer those that want to embrace a sustainable lifestyle and eat more veggies. Ahead of… Read the full press release

What Top Tourism Boards Can Teach Us About Digital

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MADRID, Spain, 2019-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — There are an unlimited number of online resources travellers can use to plan and book their holidays. Platforms such as Instagram, Facebook and TripAdvisor are great sources of information and inspiration, but with so much potential coming from digital channels, destinations should be able to provide the… Read the full press release

VLeisure Launches New Credit Service, Empowering Travel Agents Through Greater Financial Control

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VLeisure credit to free up agency funds, driving more sales for their business. London, UK, 2019-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — VLeisure the one-stop B2B travel marketplace connecting travel agents with inventory in over 147 countries, today announced a new credit service that will empower travel buyers.  Using VLeisure credit, agencies will be able to buy products… Read the full press release

Celebrate a luxurious New Year’s Eve in Havana, Cuba and improve the lives of the Cuban people

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MIAMI, FL, USA, 2019-Sep-24  — /Travel PR News/ — A great marvel for any globetrotter is encountering the familiar, something you can identify with on a foreign land. New Year’s Eve in Cuba is somewhat of an enigma. On the one hand there are Cubans who celebrate the January 1st, 1959 anniversary of when Castro’s… Read the full press release

Emirates partners with Rugby referee, Nigel Owens for “Emirates etiquette guide to Rugby World Cup 2019” campaign

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DUBAI, U.A.E., 2019-Sep-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, Official Worldwide Partner of Rugby World Cup 2019 (RWC 2019), has teamed up with famous Welsh Rugby referee, Nigel Owens, to create a campaign to inform travellers what’s fair play and what’s foul play when flying – so we can all Fly Better! The campaign, “Emirates etiquette… Read the full press release

CITY BREAK COST INDEX 2019: TOP 5 CHEAPEST CITY BREAK DESTINATIONS IN SPAIN

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MALAGA, Spain, 2019-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Which city destination offers the best value depends to a large extent on how much you spend when you get there. The City Break Cost Index 2019 published by the Spain-Holiday.com reveals how typical costs for travellers varies greatly from city to city in Spain this autumn/winter. It examines everything… Read the full press release

Arkansas Tourism releases September edition of “Discover Arkansas”

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark., 2019-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The September edition of “Discover Arkansas” is now available at www.arkansas.com/discover-arkansas. Published by Arkansas Tourism, the monthly digital publication highlights events, activities and trip ideas in The Natural State. Get a taste of Arkansas this month! We’re highlighting the best rooftop bars in Northwest Arkansas and stopping by… Read the full press release

JAL renews in-flight safety video

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Focusing on Concrete and Realistic Images to Promote Safety Tokyo, Japan, 2019-Aug-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The JAL Group has been implementing specific measures to Rebuild Safety and a Sense of Security, as outlined in the company`s Medium Term Management Plan. As part of the continued efforts, the company announced the decision to renew the in-flight… Read the full press release

Tallinn Tourist Information Centre offers new services

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Tallinn, Estonia, 2019-Aug-16 — /Travel PR News/ — You can now send postcards and buy Ühiskaart, a fare card for Tallinn’s public transport, directly at the Tallinn Tourist Information Centre. Send postcards  A memorable trip always involves a hint of nostalgia, such as sending postcards to your loved ones back home. But as you have probably experienced yourself, finding… Read the full press release

Agoda launches Travel Guides to help people travel easier

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Asia, 2019-Aug-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Nature, Beaches, Food & Drink, Landmarks and Culture are the five top global reasons to travel, according to new research from Agoda, one of the world’s fastest growing digital travel companies. Whether travelers are looking for nature or attractions, gastronomy or culture, now with Agoda Travel Guides they can easily research… Read the full press release