VisitScotland: Wildlife tourism company Speyside Wildlife celebrates 25 years in business

Sally Dowden is pictured with Scott Armstrong   Edinburgh, Scotland, 2016-Nov-16 — /Travel PR News/ — A wildlife tourism company in the Highlands has been collecting its own ‘silver medals’ during this Olympic year whilst celebrating 25 years in business. An incredible 25 guests of Speyside Wildlife have joined 25 or more of their holidays… Read the full press release

80 businesses from all over the Scottish Borders gathered in Galashiels for the region’s annual VisitScotland conference

Edinburgh, Scotland, 2016-Nov-16 — /Travel PR News/ — REPRESENTATIVES of over 80 businesses from all over the Scottish Borders gathered in Galashiels for the region’s annual VisitScotland conference. The VisitScotland Borders Conference took place at The Interchange in Galashiels on Wednesday 9th November and aimed to inspire and encourage local industry to continue to capitalise… Read the full press release

VisitScotland’s two-day business development mission to Hamburg and Frankfurt, 15-16 November

Edinburgh, Scotland, 2016-Nov-16 — /Travel PR News/ — A Scottish company that offers “the only nocturnal wildlife tours in the Northern Hemisphere” is focusing its night-vision cameras on Germany. Based in Castle Douglas, Dumfries & Galloway, Nocturnal Wildlife Tours is one of six tourism firms heading to Germany this week as part of VisitScotland’s latest… Read the full press release

New video from VisitScotland is tempting astro tourists to explore strange new worlds via the country’s top dark sky hotspots

A clear, starlit winter night across Loch Cluanie, Highlands.   Edinburgh, Scotland, 2016-Nov-16 — /Travel PR News/ — As Scotland prepares to witness a ‘supermoon’ tonight (Monday), a new video from VisitScotland is tempting astro tourists to explore strange new worlds via the country’s top dark sky hotspots. The Dark Skies video, found here https://youtu.be/v8IQAUvopnI… Read the full press release

MSC Cruises first-ever World Cruise now on sale: 49 unique destinations across 6 continents

Geneva, Switzerland, 2016-Nov-15 — /Travel PR News/ — MSC Magnifica will offer a unique 119 day cruise itinerary showcasing 49 unique destinations across six continents MSC Cruises, the Swiss-based world’s largest privately-owned cruise line and market leader in Europe, South America and South Africa, announced today the opening of sales of its first-ever World Cruise. The… Read the full press release

White paper: Mining for Savings in Travel & Logistics

Houston, TX, 2016-Nov-15 — /Travel PR News/ — CWT Energy, Resources & Marine and IBS Software Services today (10 November, 2016) launched a report showing how companies can cut their travel spend by up to 15 percent and reduce overall travel arrangement times by up to 75 percent. The white paper: Mining for Savings in Travel… Read the full press release

Avinor and Finavia successfully launched cross border Air Traffic Services across the border of Finland and Norway

Finavia,Finland, 2016-Nov-15 — /Travel PR News/ — On November 10, Avinor and Finavia successfully launched cross border Air Traffic Services across the border of Finland and Norway, where Kirkenes Tower/Approach is now providing the services in parts of Finnish Airspace.  The arrangement facilitates more efficient and safe flight operations for flights in and outbound Kirkenes Airport in Northern… Read the full press release

British Airways hosts ‘Flying Start’ reception to celebrate its raising £14 million for Comic Relief

British Airways hosts ‘Flying Start’ reception to celebrate its raising £14 million for Comic Relief   London, 2016-Nov-15 — /Travel PR News/ — A roll-call of stars, including Clare Balding, Gary Lineker, Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright attended British Airways’ ‘Flying Start’ reception last night (Thursday, November 10), to celebrate the airline raising £14 million for… Read the full press release

Oryx International School: Qatar Airways opens a premium education facility dedicated to its employees’ children

DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Nov-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has officially opened its new Oryx International School, a premium education facility dedicated to the children of the airline’s employees. The school reflects Qatar Airways’ commitment to its staff, by ensuring both employees and their children receive the first-class training and education needed to excel…. Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines inaugurates service between South Florida and Cuba

DALLAS, 2016-Nov-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (November 13 2016) inaugurated service between South Florida and Cuba with the scheduled 11:00 a.m. EST departure of Southwest Flight 3914 to Varadero (VRA) from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). 143 Passengers and a Crew of five Southwest Employees donned Cuban-style hats… Read the full press release

Travelzoo Future of Travel survey: 67% of UK tourists fear the idea of technology replacing humans in roles related to safety and security

LONDON, 2016-Nov-15 — /Travel PR News/ — It’s one of the most important, albeit least enjoyable aspects of the holiday experience, but according to the Future of Travel survey commissioned by global travel deals publisher Travelzoo (NASDAQ: TZOO), 51% of UK tourists predict customer-facing security checks at airports and hotels will soon be in the hands… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines announces new nonstop service between Kansas City International Airport and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

Kansas City, MO, 2016-Nov-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines announced today that it will begin nonstop service between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) in Austin, Texas, on March 13, 2017 with one daily nonstop flight. The service will be operated with Boeing 737 aircraft. Ranked by daily passengers,… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean International celebrated the homecoming of Harmony of the Seas with naming ceremony hosted by Brittany Affolter

Hometown Hero in Education Hosts Naming Ceremony of the World’s Largest Cruise Ship MIAMI, 2016-Nov-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International celebrated the homecoming of Harmony of the Seas with a spectacular naming ceremony, befitting the world’s largest cruise ship. Hosting the highly-anticipated ceremony was Brittany Affolter from Teach For America Miami-Dade, who was… Read the full press release

Hyatt to expand its Grand Hyatt and Hyatt Regency brands in Pakistan in co-operation with Bahria Town

CHICAGO, 2016-Nov-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today plans to expand its Grand Hyatt and Hyatt Regency brands in Pakistan with the signing of management agreements by a Hyatt affiliate for four Hyatt-branded hotels: Grand Hyatt Islamabad, Hyatt Regency Karachi, Hyatt Regency Lahore, and Hyatt Regency Rawalpindi. Bahria Town, one… Read the full press release

Norwegian awarded ‘Best Low Cost Airline – Europe’ for the fourth consecutive year by airlineratings.com

Bærum, Norway, 2016-Nov-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian was today awarded the title of ‘Best Low Cost Airline – Europe’ for a fourth consecutive year by leading industry website www.airlineratings.com. Airlineratings.com attracts over 14 million visitors from 232 countries, with the website announcing its Airline Excellence Awards each year to celebrate and promote excellence… Read the full press release

Jet Airways celebrated Children’s Day by giving joy ride to more than 100 less privileged children

Joy ride for more than 100 children from three NGOs; Save The Children India, Nanhi Kali and Shelter Don Bosco MUMBAI, 2016-Nov-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, celebrated Children’s Day by giving wings to the flying dreams of over 100 children from NGO’s, that work with marginalised sections of the… Read the full press release

Ryanair adds new route to Dusseldorf Weeze to its London Luton summer 2017 schedule

DUBLIN, Ireland, 2016-Nov-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (10 Nov) further expanded its London Luton summer 2017 schedule with a new route to Dusseldorf Weeze, starting in March, in addition to a new Faro route, which will deliver 2m customers p.a. and support 1,500* jobs at London Luton Airport. Ryanair’s summer… Read the full press release

Blue Air launches livery design competition for its aircraft to be based in Liverpool

LIVERPOOL, UK, 2016-Nov-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Following last month’s announcement by Blue Air to make Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) their newest European base, the airline has launched a competition for someone to design the new livery for their 189 seat Boeing 737-800 aircraft that will be based at Liverpool from the end… Read the full press release

Brand USA announces three new initiatives for agents in the UK & Ireland

United Kingdom, 2016-Nov-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Brand USA has announced three new initiatives specifically for the travel trade, including a USA Discovery Programme incentive for agents in the UK & Ireland, a new global .com site, and plans for an online USA Tool Kit. The incentive has been launched on the UK version of… Read the full press release

Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows to welcome guests for the 2016-17 season on Nov. 23

Millions in snowmaking investments at the resort put into action at every opportunity  The 2016-17 Tahoe Super Pass currently on sale starting at $499, prices good through November 15 Olympic Valley, Calif., 2016-Nov-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows will open on Nov. 23, weather and conditions permitting, looking to once again host… Read the full press release

Expedia.com® unveils its two biggest sales of the year: Black Friday, November 25, and Cyber Monday, November 28

Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort   Dream Trip to the Maldives and Holiday Savings of up to 90% off Paris, Cancun and other desirable destinations BELLEVUE, Wash., 2016-Nov-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (November 10, 2016), Expedia.com® kicks off the holiday shopping season sharing details about its two biggest sales of the year: Black Friday, November… Read the full press release

Cape Town and Western Cape’s Tourism, Trade & Investment Promotion Agency, Wesgro is PATA’s newest government member

BANGKOK, 2016-Nov-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to welcome Wesgro from South Africa as its newest government member. Wesgro is the official Tourism, Trade & Investment Promotion Agency for Cape Town and the Western Cape. The announcement was made by PATA CEO Dr. Mario Hardy at the Association’s… Read the full press release

City of Chicago: 112-year-old George Washington Monument at Martin Luther King Drive and 51st Street fully restored

Chicago, 2016-Nov-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Just in time to honor one of our country’s first and most honorable veterans on Veterans Day, the City of Chicago announces the completion of the restoration of the 112-year-old George Washington Monument at Martin Luther King Drive and 51st Street. The bronze sculpture of Washington, astride a… Read the full press release

Virgin Trains to hold quarterly prison recruitment events to help reduce reoffending

  Virgin Trains doubled expected number for recruiting former offenders Prison recruitment fairs to run quarterly across west coast route Virgin urges other employers to consider recruiting offenders LONDON, 2016-Nov-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Virgin Trains is making prison recruitment fairs a regular part of its talent-hunting process. The London to Scotland operator is… Read the full press release

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport announces the opening of new U.S. Customs and Border Protection facility

MESA, Ariz., 2016-Nov-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport today (November 10, 2016) announced the opening of a new U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) facility adjacent to one of the airport’s three 10,000 foot runways. The larger, upgraded space, located within the Gateway Aviation Center, will enable CPB to more efficiently and… Read the full press release

Marriott Hotels of Canada named a 2017 Aon Best Employer in Canada for the 12th year in a row

Toronto, Canada, 2016-Nov-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott Hotels of Canada (NASDAQ: MAR) has been named a 2017 Aon Best Employer in Canada for the 12th year in a row. President for Marriott Hotels of Canada, Don Cleary said, “Our associates are truly our greatest and most valued asset. We strive to be true… Read the full press release

Autograph Collection Hotels to open four properties in Asia early 2017

Autograph Collection Hotels to open four properties in Asia early 2017   Bethesda, Md., 2016-Nov-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International’s distinguished portfolio of independent hotels recognized for celebrating individuality, announced today (11/10/2016) its debut of four properties in Asia next year.  In early 2017, the brand expects to open The… Read the full press release

Marriott International honored by the IFA for its partnership with the Wounded Warriors Family Support organization

Left to right, Eric Stites, President, Franchise Business Review, Chairman, VetFran Committee, Liam Brown, Marriott International, Colonel John Folsom, Wounded Warriors Family Support, Steve Romaniello, Managing Director, Roark Capital Group, founding sponsor, Franchising Gives Back.   Bethesda, Md., 2016-Nov-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) was recently honored by the IFA (International Franchising… Read the full press release

Red Carnation Hotel Collection president and founder Mrs. Beatrice Tollman named “Leading Legend 2016”

LONDON, 2016-Nov-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Mrs. Beatrice Tollman, president and founder of The Red Carnation Hotel Collection, was named The Leading Hotels of the World’s “Leading Legend 2016.” The “Leading Legend” award honors individual hoteliers who have made meaningful contributions to the preservation and advancement of independent luxury hotels and Tollman was selected by… Read the full press release

Philippines’ leading carrier Cebu Pacific opens regional office in Korea

Pasay City, Philippines, 2016-Nov-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The Philippines’ leading carrier, Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB) opens today (NOVEMBER 8, 2016) its regional office in Korea at 7th floor, Section B, Sesomunro 106, Jung-Gu, Seoul, Korea as part of its regional promotion and expansion. CEB’s Korea branch office will provide tickets sales, reservations, cargo services and… Read the full press release