Traffic jams leave 32 percent of motorists with a headache Over 1 in 10 dream of playing ‘traffic jam Tinder’, with nearly two-thirds of those stuck in a traffic jam wishing they had taken the train Former Big Brother psychologist Geoff Beattie reports the psychological impact of a traffic jam in the morning can negatively… Read the full press release
PARIS, 2016-Nov-03 — /Travel PR News/ — On 2 November 2016, Air France launched its new Paris-Charles de Gaulle – San José service. The Company’s customers can now travel between the two cities thanks to two weekly flights operated by Boeing 777-300, with a capacity of 468 seats – 14 in Business, 32 in Premium Economy… Read the full press release
EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2016-Nov-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The world’s first music tourism summit, set to take place in Glasgow later this month, could provide a platform for the ‘limitless’ possibilities of music tourism in Scotland. The Music Tourist Summit (18-19 November) will bring together a diverse range of Scottish and international businesses from across… Read the full press release
EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2016-Nov-03 — /Travel PR News/ — An historic Highland town which has seen its visitor numbers soar by over 30% over the last year is the only Scottish finalist in The Great British High Street Awards. The seaside resort of Dornoch has been nominated in the ‘Rising Star’ category of the awards for… Read the full press release
EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2016-Nov-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions (ASVA), which represents the interests of the key visitor attractions sector in Scotland, will be holding its annual two-day Autumn Conference at The Crieff Hydro Hotel in Perthshire from 10th – 11th November 2016. This year’s conference, which focuses on ‘Achieving… Read the full press release
EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2016-Nov-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Volunteers and staff at the Bo’ness & Kinneil Railway and Museum of Scottish Railways are celebrating after being awarded, for the first time, the national tourism organisation’s 4-Star grading in recognition of the outstanding visitor experience they offer. VisitScotland’s 4-Star Quality Assurance rating is awarded to attractions… Read the full press release
First nonstop flights since 2008 MEMPHIS, 2016-Nov-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Southern Airways has begun new daily service connecting Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Harrisburg, Penn., the first daily nonstops between the state capital and the major Mid-Atlantic hub since US Airways cancelled the route in 2008. There will be three daily flights connecting the… Read the full press release
AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands, 2016-Nov-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) today announced that Matt O’Keefe has joined as Chief Technology Officer of Hotel Distribution and Matt Brennan as Vice President of Hotel Operations. “We created the Hotel distribution division with the goal of becoming the global leader in hotel bookings for business travelers,”… Read the full press release
Orlando, FL, 2016-Nov-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and Corporate Angel Network (CAN) announced today that the two organizations’ annual charity event raised $450,000 to help fund CAN’s decades-long work to transport cancer patients to treatment centers. The amount was raised through the NBAA/CAN Soiree, which took place at the… Read the full press release
The North Face Activations Include Base Camp Celebration, Opening Day Gondola Campout Contest, and Explore, Scan & Win Contest WHISTLER, BC, 2016-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — With early season storms delivering snow to the alpine, the anticipation for winter continues to build as skiers and snowboarders eagerly await their first turns of the season. Whistler… Read the full press release
Airline wins top spot at the 2016 CAPA Aviation Awards for Excellence, held on 27 October in Amsterdam as part of the CAPA 2016 Global Summit Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, was a key note speaker at the international conference DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways… Read the full press release
New free transit visa in effect as of 1 November 2016 Qatar Airways passengers can apply for their transit visa when planning their travel New transit visa reaffirms Qatar Airways’ and QTA’s commitment to position Qatar as a global tourist destination DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways and Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA)… Read the full press release
Business Class passengers enjoy redesigned luxury amenity kits by Giorgio Armani Beauty and Fragrances in the first of a number of upgrades for the airline’s Business Class cabin DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, in partnership with Giorgio Armani Beauty and Fragrances, has today launched its newly designed range of luxurious Giorgio… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has become the first airline to pledge support for the military community and their families by signing up to the UK Armed Forces Covenant. British Airways recognises it has an important role to play in supporting the Armed Forces and their families. It has also committed to… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is launching a new service to Oakland, San Francisco Bay from March 28, 2017. It will be the airline’s first route from Gatwick to California, and its fifth service from London to the ‘golden state’. Oakland offers close connections to world-famous landmarks including Napa Valley, Carmel and… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Flights to Brindisi, Montpellier, Murcia, Nantes, Pula, Tallinn and Zakynthos will be available to book from today, with the first services taking to the skies from March 28, 2017. Fares to Murcia, famous for its world renowned golf courses, will start from just £65 return, while holidaymakers looking to… Read the full press release
The first of two additional Airbus A320 aircraft integrated into the airline’s fleet The second A320 to launch flight service by the end of 2016 Airbus fleet of Austrian Airlines by that to expand to 31 aircraft this year VIENNA, Austria, 2016-Nov-01 — /Travel PR News/ — As of today Austrian Airlines features an additional… Read the full press release
SINGAPORE, 2016-Nov-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines customers in all cabin classes travelling on selected flights departing from Singapore can now savour a delectable range of Singapore-style Teochew dishes over a four-month period. Selected dishes will also be offered at the SilverKris Lounges at Singapore’s Changi Airport. Iconic Teochew delicacies such as Cold Crab,… Read the full press release
EDINBURGH, 2016-Nov-01 — /Travel PR News/ — A new six-part BBC One documentary focusing on the River Tweed and the people who live and work on and alongside it will be broadcast from next week. ‘The River’ will be shown on BBC One Scotland weekly from Monday 7 November and has been produced by the company… Read the full press release
An almost 50-year era comes to an end Lufthansa played a key role in the development of the B737 A standard continental fleet with Airbus A320 family in future FRANKFURT, Germany, 2016-Nov-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Today, 31 October, Lufthansa is saying goodbye to its Boeing 737 fleet after 48 years. This marks the… Read the full press release
Aberdeen, Scotland, 2016-Nov-01 — /Travel PR News/ — This month, staff from bus operator, First York, will be growing moustaches in the name of Movember, and to show the business’ support, and to encourage customers to get behind the charity, 50 buses will feature unique “bus-taches”. With thousands of “Mo Bros” and “Mo Sistas” expected to… Read the full press release
SYDNEY, Australia, 2016-Nov-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Tourism Australia has confirmed the appointment of Phillipa Harrison as its new Executive General Manager of International, where she will oversee a network of international offices spanning 12 countries and manage airline relationships and distribution channels. Ms Harrison is currently General Manager Sales and Marketing at the Rawson… Read the full press release
Orlando, Florida, 2016-Nov-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Embraer Executive Jets today unveiled a new version of its Legacy 650 large business jet, the Legacy 650E. Featuring automation and technology updates, the aircraft, which already has exceptional operational costs and the largest cabin in its class, now carries an unprecedented 10-year or 10,000-flight hour warranty, which… Read the full press release
Costa Rica, 2016-Nov-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Seasoned hospitality veteran and Mexico native Roger Perez has been appointed as Director of Food and Beverage for Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo. Prior to joining Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica, Perez held operational positions with Starwood, Accor and Princess Cruises in exotic locales… Read the full press release
The Chinese airline Hainan Airlines will launch direct flights between Brussels Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport in the course of 2017. The new direct flight will facilitate existing investment and export opportunities for both countries and also create new ones. During the official visit led by Prime Minister Charles Michel, Hainan Airlines and Brussels… Read the full press release
British industry and unions make an unprecedented joint pledge to back third runway through to delivery Government backing for Heathrow triggers immediate £50m of supply chain investment before the end of 2017, creating up to 2,700 new British jobs Contracts worth £460m will be issued before construction begins in 2021 95% of Heathrow’s procurement spend… Read the full press release
Former Secretary of State for Education and Employment says Government’s infrastructure projects mean new action on up-skilling is needed 13 members join Lord David Blunkett’s taskforce for first meeting to identify and implement the skills programmes needed for Heathrow expansion and beyond Taskforce ready to deliver a much needed boost to skills, following the Government’s… Read the full press release
The think tank of the international travel industry discusses the main topics of our time and offers an insight into future trends – Experts provide information on artificial intelligence, on support from social media in a crisis and Chinese investment in hotels – Admission is free for trade visitors at ITB Berlin BERLIN, Germany, 2016-Oct-31… Read the full press release
Airline now offers the best of fleet across its six daily direct flights between Doha’s Hamad International Airport and London Heathrow Thousands of Facebook fans tuned in to watch a live tour of the aircraft before the its return journey to Doha DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Oct-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways’ first daily regularly-scheduled Airbus… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways was awarded the accolade as more than 3,000 travel industry leaders attended the Future Travel Experience Asia Expo 2016 DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Oct-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has been named Best Full Service Airline in Western Asia for the second year in a row at the Future Travel Experience (FTE) Asia Awards… Read the full press release