HONG KONG, 2016-Aug-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou welcomes acclaimed French Chef Nicolas Isnard to Ebony from 8 to 13 September 2016. Residents of Guangzhou can take this opportunity to embark on an exciting culinary journey with Chef Nicolas as he acquaints the palate his refined and ingenious creations. Chef Nicolas’ signature… Read the full press release
Washington DC, 2016-Aug-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) released today the third Travel Agent Cruise Industry Outlook Report of 2016, revealing that as the demand for cruising continues to grow, travel agents are playing an increasingly important role in the consumer travel process. The report is the third installment in an… Read the full press release
Partnership Brings All Three Rental Brands to New Market ST. LOUIS, 2016-Aug-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Enterprise Holdings today announced that Jamaica’s leading automotive company, ATL Automotive – an affiliate of the family-operated Sandals Resorts International (SRI) Group – will serve as the franchisee for its Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental andAlamo Rent A Car… Read the full press release
Fundamental Shift Debuts with New Multimedia Campaign Highlighting Enterprise’s Multiple Transportation Options ST. LOUIS, 2016-Aug-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Over the years, Enterprise Rent-A-Car has become an iconic brand name, woven into the fabric of our nation’s communities and universally known for delivering an exceptional experience to car rental customers. Today, with the launch of… Read the full press release
Brisbane, Australia, 2016-Aug-05 — /Travel PR News/ — (NYSE:TVPT) Travelport, a leading Travel Commerce Platform, today announces three additional airlines are now live with Travelport’s air merchandising technology – Air Tahiti Nui, a full-service carrier with an international route network of 6 destinations across the Pacific region; Fly Corporate, a Hahn Air Systems partner airline, operating… Read the full press release
New multi-year agreements for both IT solutions and enhanced distribution announced today Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2016-Aug-05 — /Travel PR News/ —Travelport (NYSE:TVPT), a leading Travel Commerce Platform, has today announced the renewal of both its global full content and IT agreements with Emirates. The strengthened partnership will see Emirates offer Travelport connected agencies in 180… Read the full press release
Tanzania’s travel industry leaders gather at gala event to announce new operator for the travel commerce platform giant Dar es Salaam, Tanzania:, 2016-Aug-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport, a leading Travel Commerce Platform providing distribution, technology, payment and other solutions for global travel and tourism industry has announced a new operator agreement with TP Services Ltd… Read the full press release
BELLEVUE, WA, US, and LANGLEY, UK, 2016-Aug-05 — /Travel PR News/ — the Expedia group (NASDAQ: EXPE) and Travelport (NYSE: TVPT) have today announced an expanded European partnership which sees Expedia extend its use of Travelport’s Travel Commerce Platform in multiple European countries. As part of the agreement, Expedia and its brands, including its corporate arm,… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Aug-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International opens its second hotel in Belarus with the addition of Minsk Marriott Hotel, the capital’s first 5-star internationally rated hotel, which is now open for business. The deluxe Minsk Marriott Hotel sits within a new compound located on the Svisloch riverside offering an exceptional range of… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Aug-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International’s growing collection of strikingly independent hotels, welcomes its second property in Greece with the launch of Domes Noruz Chania. This new, adults-only resort opens August 2016 in the extraordinary destination of Chania, Crete. The sister hotel to the legendary Domes of Elounda, Domes… Read the full press release
Kiev, Ukraine, 2016-Aug-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Given the air service liberalization between Ukraine and Lithuania, Ukraine International Airlines enhance the selection of travel opportunities to Lithuania. In September 2016, in addition to Kiev – Vilnius, Odesa – Vilnius, and Kiev – Palanga flights, UIA will offer passengers to take advantage of non-stop scheduled services… Read the full press release
Muscat, Oman, 2016-Aug-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air and Saudi Arabian Airlines have signed a codeshare agreement covering services between Muscat and four destinations in Saudi Arabia. Effective from 29th June, customers were able to book flights through either airline for services between Muscat and Riyadh, Dammam, Jeddah, or Medina. Oman Air operates double-daily… Read the full press release
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2016-Aug-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Abu Dhabi Airports has released figures for passenger traffic at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), for the first half of 2016. Total traffic for January to June reached 11,848,359, million passengers, representing a 6.6% increase from the 11,111,577 in the first six months of 2015…. Read the full press release
Audible and Lufthansa are offering passengers a selection of 60 audio book titles every six months Cologne, Germany, 2016-Aug-04 — /Travel PR News/ — From now on, Lufthansa passengers on all long-haul flights can choose from an even wider and up-to-date selection of audiobooks. 60 titles to suit all tastes are now available on the… Read the full press release
BANFF, AB, 2016-Aug-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The wildflowers are out and there are still two months of hiking to enjoy at iconic Sunshine Meadows at Sunshine Village in Banff National Park. This year, Sunshine Village is making it even easier to access the colourful fields of wildflowers this season with the Sunshine gondola and… Read the full press release
Beloved Chicago Bears cornerback will open the show, to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the USO CHICAGO, 2016-Aug-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The 58th Annual Chicago Air and Water Show, presented by Shell and the City of Chicago, will take place August 20 and 21 along the lakefront from Fullerton to Oak Street,… Read the full press release
Copenhagen, Denmark, 2016-Aug-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The world’s leading aviation researchers have just named the most efficient airport in Europe, and the winner was Copenhagen Airport. The Danish airport is successfully automating services and using digital solutions and big data to enhance efficiency. The results are more satisfied customers and lower costs for the… Read the full press release
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 2016-Aug-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas and Tourism Australia have signed a $20 million deal to promote Australia to the world. The three year agreement involves a joint investment from Qantas and Tourism Australia to attract more international visitors to Australia, with a focus on the United States, Asia, the United… Read the full press release
TAP serves the best white and second-best red wine in its Executive Class, according to Global Traveler Lisbon, Portugal, 2016-Aug-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The US magazine Global Traveler has classed two of the wines served in TAP Executive Class – Paulo Laureano Reserva 2014 and Churchill’s Estates Grande Reserva 2011 – as among the best… Read the full press release
Olympic Valley, Calif., 2016-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows announced today that Casey Blann will be joining the team as Vice President of Mountain Operations at Alpine Meadows. In addition to managing operations at Alpine Meadows, Blann will oversee Risk Management and Loss Prevention across the enterprise at both Squaw Valley and… Read the full press release
Olympic Valley, Calif., 2016-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — After five years, over 400 community meetings, four significant project reductions and one of the most comprehensive plan studies in the history of Placer County, The Village at Squaw Valley Specific Plan has seen significant change over time. The project has been reduced by 50 percent since… Read the full press release
Alexandria, VA, 2016-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The GBTA Foundation – the education and research arm of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – awarded 21 recipients with the prestigious GLP Designation during GBTA Convention 2016 last week in Denver. The Global Leadership Professional® designation (GLP) was created to acknowledge business travel professionals who had… Read the full press release
Visit Paris or Brussels in a day en famille LONDON, 2016-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — For those wishing to make the most of the summer holidays, jump on board Eurostar for a day trip to Paris and Brussels for just £58 return*. Throughout August, Brits may benefit from irresistibly low fares on select services and… Read the full press release
SEATTLE, 2016-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — More than 80 adventure videos are now available for viewing via the Adventure in Motion Film Contest, powered by the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA; www.adventuretravel.biz). Viewers can vote on their favorite films by “liking” them using the Facebook button on the contest platform. The three finalists with the… Read the full press release
Virgin Trains brings cheer as Brits forget how to laugh CITY, Country, 2016-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Comedy Coach unveiled at news that almost two-thirds of Brits haven’t had a good laugh in the last week Research revealed by Virgin Trains has found that almost 39 million Brits* haven’t laughed out loud in the last… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Fans of Darlington Football Club can support their team in style this season with a new shirt sponsorship and generous travel discount from Virgin Trains. The club has today released images of its official 2016-2017 season team photograph, with the team’s shirts now sponsored by Virgin Trains. The… Read the full press release
Virgin Trains will provide an extra return service from Hull to the capital on 27 August LONDON, 2016-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Virgin Trains has added an extra return service to London to help fans of Hull FC enjoy their big day out at the Ladbrokes Challenge Cup Final. Hull FC will play against Warrington… Read the full press release
Virgin Trains fleet refurbishment programme milestone achieved LONDON, 2016-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Refurbishment programme part of £40 million investment pledge to improve current fleet Virgin Trains will pass the halfway point in its fleet improvement programme on the east coast when the twenty-third train to be completely refurbished rolls out of Craigentinny, Edinburgh,… Read the full press release
BERLIN, 2016-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Attracting an increasing numbers of holidaymakers each year, Abu Dhabi is always worth a visit. Last year alone 148,177 guests from Germany flocked to the Emirate. Now airberlin guests will have a greater chance to explore the emirate with a longer stopover in Abu Dhabi. It is now easier… Read the full press release
HONG KONG, 2016-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) today kicked off the construction of Hong Kong International Airport’s (HKIA) Three-runway System (3RS). The eight-year construction of 3RS is expected to be completed in 2024, with the commissioning of the new runway in 2022. Jack So Chak-kwong, Chairman of the AA; Professor… Read the full press release