From 20 March, Brussels Airport will have a direct connection to Shenzhen Boa’an International Airport. The Chinese airline Hainan Airlines is launching a third direct connection from Brussels Airport to China, in addition to its flights to Beijing and Shanghai Pudong. The Brussels-Shenzhen route will, from its introduction, be operated with a Boeing 787 Dreamliner,… Read the full news article
SAN FRANCISCO, 2018-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Airport Commission has commenced the Request for Proposals (RFP) process for the Terminal 1 Retail Concession Leases. The Request for Proposals includes 2 Newsstand Leases, 1 Newsstand and Convenience Store Lease bundle, 1 Electronics Lease, 1 Regional Gift Store Lease, 1 Bath & Beauty Store Lease… Read the full news article
SAN FRANCISCO, 2018-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Airport Commission has commenced the Request for Proposals (RFP) process for the Terminal 1 Food and Beverage Concession Leases. The Request for Proposals includes 5 Quick Serve Restaurant Leases, 2 Sit-Down Restaurant and Bar Leases, 1 Café & Market Lease and 1 Café Lease. The proposed… Read the full news article
Wireless Emergency Alert system can get life-saving information to any cellphone at the Airport SAN FRANCISCO, 2018-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is the first airport in the United States with approval from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to issue Wireless Emergency Alerts, which can issue potentially life-saving… Read the full news article
AUSTRALIA: Holiday Inn® Sydney St Marys opens its doors Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Setting a new benchmark for accommodation in Greater Western Sydney, Holiday Inn® Sydney St Marys has opened its doors. Conveniently located between Parramatta and Penrith and close to the stunning Blue Mountains, the 119-room hotel represents… Read the full news article
IHG® announces its third Hotel Indigo in Italy — Hotel Indigo® Venice – Sant’Elena Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of Hotel Indigo® Venice – Sant’Elena. It is the third Hotel Indigo to be signed in Italy… Read the full news article
IHG announces the opening of Holiday Inn® Algiers – Cheraga Tower Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced the opening of Holiday Inn® Algiers – Cheraga Tower. This opening marks the company’s debut in the country and with this… Read the full news article
Ryanair’s first Spanish “Hackathon” event, 20th-21st January, Madrid Tech Open Days 20th & 21st January At Travel Labs Spain DUBLIN, Ireland, 2018-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (9 Jan) launched its first Spanish “Hackathon” event, which will take place at Ryanair Travel Labs Spain’s offices in Madrid on 20th & 21st January…. Read the full news article
Ryanair introduces new reduced checked bag fees Bigger Size Allowance & Lower Checked Bag Fees To Eliminate Boarding Delays DUBLIN, Ireland, 2018-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No 1 airline, today (8 Jan), reminded customers of its new baggage policy, as part of its “Always Getting Better” programme. Ryanair has introduced new reduced… Read the full news article
Philip Salud named new resort manager of Four Seasons Resort Nevis Nevis, West Indies, 2018-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Nevis, the award-winning Resort consistently ranked by travellers and travel experts as one of the top resorts in the Caribbean, has named Philip Salud as the new Resort Manager. A 15-year veteran of Four Seasons Hotels… Read the full news article
Qatar Airways kicks off 2018 by introducing its innovative Qsuite on Washington, D.C. flights, making the city the second U.S. destination to offer the innovative new Business Class product Qsuite features the industry’s first-ever double bed in Business Class and customisable private cabins for up to four people, setting a new standard in luxury travel… Read the full news article
Qatar Airways Group publishes its Sustainability Report 2016-17 Qatar Airways Group’s commitment to environmentally sustainable growth reaps environmental and financial benefits DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Group today (08 January 2018) published its Sustainability Report 2016-17, providing a comprehensive review of the Group’s extensive commitment to environmental sustainability. The airline… Read the full news article
Seafari Adventures joins VisitScotland Information Partners network EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Oban’s original five-star marine wildlife tour company is on board with VisitScotland’s innovative approach to information provision. Seafari Adventures, based in Easdale, has become part of an impressive network of VisitScotland Information Partners (VIPs) committed to providing local information… Read the full news article
Homewood Suites by Hilton opens its newest property, Homewood Suites by Hilton Augusta Gordon Highway Augusta, Ga., 2018-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Homewood Suites by Hilton, part of Hilton’s (NYSE: HLT) All Suites portfolio, announced today (January 05, 2018) its newest property, Homewood Suites by Hilton Augusta Gordon Highway. Designed for guests who want to travel on their… Read the full news article
Taoyuan City, Taiwan, 2018-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — For the fifth year in a row, EVA Air has earned a coveted spot among AirlineRatings.com’s World’s Safest Airlines for 2018. AirlineRatings joins other global industry and government organizations that consistently recognize EVA for upholding high standards and making safety a top priority. Travelers can learn… Read the full news article
Textron Aviation receives an order for three Cessna Citation Latitude jets from Mexico’s Aerolíneas Ejecutivas WICHITA, Kan., 2018-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today (JANUARY 8, 2018) announced it has received an order from Aerolíneas Ejecutivas (ALE) for three Cessna Citation Latitude midsize business jets. ALE, Mexico’s leading… Read the full news article
ROSEWOOD JEDDAH ANNUAL FOOD FESTIVAL IS BACK IN ITS ALL DAY DINING HABSBURG RESTAURANT Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2018-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The annual Turkish Food Festival returns at Rosewood Jeddah for the third time, but this time tastier than ever! Bringing food-lovers, families and friends together to enjoy an unforgettable culinary festival… Read the full news article
SANTA CRUZ, CA, 2018-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is calling all chefs for the 37th annual Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off. The popular fund-raiser for Santa Cruz Parks & Recreation Department is now a two-day event, with amateur chefs competing on Saturday, February 24 and professional chefs on Sunday, February 25,… Read the full news article
Indianapolis, IN, 2018-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Indiana boasts breathtaking state parks, world class museums, award-winning wineries and breweries, stunning architecture, beautiful landscapes and much more. There are travel opportunities to fit any lifestyle. Today (January 4, 2018), Indiana Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Tourism Development (IOTD) announced the official 2018 Indiana Travel Guide… Read the full news article
Nuremberg Airport sets new record for passenger numbers in 2017 more than 4 million local passengers for the first time in 2017 Nürnberg, Germany, 2018-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Last year Nuremberg Airport set a new record for passenger numbers. With 700,000 additional passengers, the airport broke the 4 million mark for the first… Read the full news article
BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2018-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, and one of Europe’s fastest growing airlines, today (JAN 9, 2018) announced that it would add Austria as the 44 country in its network, by establishing base operations at Vienna Airport. WIZZ will open its Austrian… Read the full news article
McLean, VA, 2018-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) is pleased to announce its full schedule of events for 2018. The events to be offered to hotel professionals and their partners through HSMAI Americas in 2018 will feature educational opportunities such as conferences and roundtables in addition to multifaceted-events… Read the full news article
Hong Kong, 2018-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The Earth Dog year is said to be one of action, requiring planning and energy in order to succeed. To celebrate Chinese New Year, which begins on 16 February 2018, Mandarin Oriental has launched the Year of the Earth Dog Spa Experience to ground and relax guests while rebalancing energy for… Read the full news article
Renowned Interior Designer André Fu to Bring Inimitable Style to the Bustling Metropolis HONG KONG, 2018-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ — St. Regis Hotels & Resorts today announced a collaboration with China Resources Property which is slated to bring the legendary St. Regis brand to Hong Kong by early 2019. Marriott International has nine properties… Read the full news article
MUSCAT, Oman, 2018-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, was recently praised by GE Aviation, for its record breaking Boeing 787 engine change. The procedure was completed in just 20 hours, earning Oman Air world-wide recognition for its remarkable engineering feat. The record breaking achievement was acknowledged… Read the full news article
Largest growth in cabin crew with 4,000 new employees 250 apprentices to start at the Lufthansa Group Cologne, Germany, 2018-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ — In 2018, Deutsche Lufthansa AG will hire more than 8,000 new employees. The majority of them will be flight attendants who will work for various Lufthansa Group airlines in 2018. Lufthansa, Germany’s… Read the full news article
More individualized flight experience and increased passenger comfort Lufthansa and Deutsche Telekom extend collaboration with finalists Cologne, Germany, 2018-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The future of flying starts now: over a period of several months, the finalists of the “Telekom Fashion Fusion & Lufthansa FlyingLab” fashion and technology competition worked at Fab Lab Berlin on… Read the full news article
Mexico City, Mexico, 2018-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Volaris* (NYSE: VLRS and BMV: VOLAR), the ultra-low-cost airline serving Mexico, the United States and Central America, announced today that Mr. Holger Blankenstein and Mr. Fernando Suárez, will assume the positions of Executive Vice Presidents of the airline group effective immediately. In their enhanced management role, Mr…. Read the full news article
Vistara to fly between Delhi and Chennai from February 15, 2018, and between Chennai and Port Blair, starting March 1, 2018 Vistara to fly twice daily direct service between Delhi and Chennai, and once daily between Chennai and Port Blair Bookings now open on all channels New Delhi, India, 2018-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Vistara,… Read the full news article
Baku, Azerbaijan, 2018-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Baku announces the appointment of Tristan Tuaud as Executive Pastry Chef of the leading luxury hotel in the city. With an abundance of experience in the art of pastry, Tuaud is ready to bring fresh new ideas to Four Seasons Hotel Baku. With more than nine years of experience, where he… Read the full news article