Eurostar launches great value sale fares to nearly 60 French destinations

UK’s favourite French destinations revealed Top tips on holiday hotspots from the Eurostar team LONDON, 2016-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Eurostar is offering travellers the chance to see more of France for less, with great value sale fares to nearly 60 French destinations. From 8-21 March, tickets are available from just £37 each way, for… Read the full press release

airberlin maintains virtually stable capacity utilization in February 2016

Berlin, Germany, 2016-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — In February 2016, airberlin was able to maintain virtually stable capacity utilization (RPK/ASK) compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and recorded only a slight decrease of 1 percentage point to 83.6 percent. When taking into consideration the accumulated time period, airberlin increased its capacity… Read the full press release

Airberlin passengers can now buy extra comfort individually

Individual travel comfort is now the trend Berlin, Germany, 2016-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — A seat in the front row, extra legroom, a tasty currywurst sausage or extra baggage – passenger wishes are infinitely individual. airberlin offers numerous additional travel options, so every passenger can fly just as they like. Options can be selected during… Read the full press release

TravelClick launches new Guest Management Solutions (GMS)

NEW YORK, 2016-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — TravelClick (“the Company”), a global provider of innovative cloud-based, revenue-generating solutions for the hospitality industry, today announced the launch of its new Guest Management Solutions (GMS). This follows TravelClick’s acquisition of ZDirect, a leading customer relationship management (CRM) platform in the hospitality sector, in October 2015. TravelClick… Read the full press release

Edinburgh Castle welcomed 1,568,508 visitors last year—making it Scotland’s most visited attraction

UK wide member figures for 2015 revealed in industry announcement Edinburgh, Scotland, 2016-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Edinburgh Castle has been named Scotland’s most visited attraction – ahead of the National Museum of Scotland for the first time in five years – as new figures reveal that more than one and a half million visitors… Read the full press release

VisitEngland announces Lilian Groves from Durham Cathedral as England’s Tourism Superstar 2016

As English Tourism Week gets underway VisitEngland is delighted to announce that Lilian Groves from Durham Cathedral has won a public vote to become England’s Tourism Superstar 2016. This is the second consecutive Tourism Superstar win from Durham.  LONDON, 2016-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — As English Tourism Week gets underway VisitEngland is delighted to announce… Read the full press release

Oakland International Airport supports nursing mothers with installation of Mamava Lactation Suites

OAK MAKES MOVE TO SUPPORT NURSING MOTHERS, ACCESSIBLE TRAVEL Oakland, CA, 2016-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ —  Those traveling through the Oakland International Airport today will be among the first to see a milestone occasion for mothers, families, and access at the airport. The Port of Oakland and Oakland International Airport are now giving nursing moms… Read the full press release

Auckland Airport: Air New Zealand to recommence three flights per week to Osaka, Japan in November 2016

Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport has welcomed today’s announcement by Air New Zealand that it will recommence three flights per week to Osaka, Japan in November 2016. The service will use a B767-300 aircraft and operate until March 2017. Norris Carter, Auckland Airport’s general manager – aeronautical commercial, says, “This… Read the full press release

Auckland Airport flying both the current New Zealand flag and proposed Silver Fern alternative for duration of the second referendum

Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport is flying both the current New Zealand flag and the proposed Silver Fern alternative for the duration of the second referendum on the future of the New Zealand flag. At 45 metres, the airport’s main flagpole is the tallest in the country. The two flags… Read the full press release

HMSHost partners with The Coca-Cola Company to offer travelers unique and vibrant collectible Diet Coke fountain cups

Travelers can find colorful limited-edition collectible Diet Coke fountain cups BETHESDA, MD, 2016-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Global restaurateur HMSHost has partnered with The Coca-Cola Company to offer travelers their favorite no-calorie beverage, Diet Coke, in exciting new ways. At HMSHost U.S. locations, HMSHost offers travelers unique and vibrant Diet Coke package designs that are inspired… Read the full press release

Dubai Airports announces successful implementation of its ‘follow the greens’ airfield guidance system

Dubai, UAE, 2016-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ —  Dubai Airports, in collaboration with technology provider Honeywell, today confirmed the successful implementation of its ‘follow the greens’ airfield guidance system, leading-edge technology which streamlines operations, optimises ground traffic flow and reduces controller-pilot communications . The state-of-the-art Ground Traffic Management (GTM) solution, helps pilots to safely navigate through… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways now operates Boeing 777-300 daily from Doha to Sydney

Award-winning airline adds Sydney to its network of more than 150 destinations worldwid SYDNEY, Australia, 2016-Mar-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways today celebrated the arrival of its first flight from Doha to Sydney, making this the airline’s third gateway into Australia. A delegation of VIPs from Qatar, including Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Cargo transported 118 top class show jumping and dressage horses from Liege, Belgium to Doha, Qatar

Qatar Airways Cargo brings the world’s finest equine athletes to Doha on three specially chartered Boeing 777F aircraft Specialist team accompany the horses as they fly from Liege to Doha DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Mar-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Cargo will this week transport 118 of the world’s most admired show jumping and dressage horses… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Cargo announces 37.5% tonnage increase in 2015

Year-on-year figures reveal that Qatar Airways Cargo’s tonnage increased by more than 400,000 tonnes in 2015 DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Mar-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Statistics revealed by Qatar Airways Cargo today show that the world’s third largest international air freight carrier increased its tonnage by 37.5 per cent in 2015. Highlighting the airline’s continued growth and… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to participate in ITB Berlin, from 9-13 March 2016

The Skytrax 2015 World’s Best Airline will also reveal a new exhibition stand Guests invited to test First and Business Class seats at the airline’s stand DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Mar-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways will once again participate in the world’s largest travel and trade event, ITB Berlin, from 9-13 March 2016, and is… Read the full press release

Eurostar launching new website to support UK travel agents and selling partners

LONDON, 2016-Mar-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Eurostar, the high-speed passenger service connecting the UK and mainland Europe, is today launching a new website dedicated to supporting UK travel agents. The brand new version of Eurostar4agents.com has been designed to provide the latest Eurostar product and service information to support all UK trade agents and selling… Read the full press release

Virgin Trains unveils newly-named Pendolino train to recognise the people of Cumbria following the floods in December 2015

LONDON, 2016-Mar-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (Mar 03, 2016) Virgin Trains unveiled a newly-named Pendolino train at Carlisle station to recognise the people of Cumbria, following the devastating storms in December 2015. Pendolino 390010 now carries the name ‘The Cumbrian Spirit’ to acknowledge the courage and resolve shown by local as they rebuild their… Read the full press release

The Mountain Collective™ welcomes Coronet Peak/The Remarkables, New Zealand for the 2016-2017 season

Purchase This Spring for Lowest Guaranteed Price of $379 USD, Bonus Day at Destination of Choice and Kids’ Pass for Just $1 QUEENSTOWN, New Zealand, 2016-Mar-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Coronet Peak/The Remarkables, New Zealand has joined The Mountain Collective™ as a full partner for the 2016-2017 season. This addition expands the breadth of… Read the full press release

Allegiant Travel Company to present at the Raymond James Institutional Investors Conference in Orlando, Florida on March 8, 2016

ALLEGIANT'S SEVEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY - PRESS CONFERENCE AND "PACK YOUR BAGS" FLYAWAY CONTEST

LAS VEGAS, NV, 2016-Mar-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) will be presenting at the Raymond James Institutional Investors Conference in Orlando, Florida on Tuesday, March 8, 2016. A live broadcast of this presentation will be available through the company’s Investor Relations website homepage at http://ir.allegiantair.com. The webcast will also be archived… Read the full press release

airberlin increasing flight frequency to Fort Myers in sunny Florida this summer

Berlin, Germany, 2016-Mar-03 — /Travel PR News/ — airberlin is extending its offer to Fort Myers and will be adding a weekly flight to the sunny Florida destination, increasing flight frequency to four times a week from 5 June 2016. The only European airline with a non-stop connection to Fort Myers, airberlin offers flights from… Read the full press release

U.S. Travel Association’s Travel Trends Index: strong dollar continues its cooling effect on the inbound international travel market

WASHINGTON, 2016-Mar-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Overall growth in the travel sector of the U.S. economy has leveled off but remains in positive territory, mainly thanks to a leisure travel market buoyed by strong wages and low gas prices, according to the U.S. Travel Association’s monthly Travel Trends Index (TTI). Meanwhile, the strong dollar continues its… Read the full press release

Winnipeg Airports Authority and SSP America complete new line up of restaurants at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport

Winnipeg, Canada, 2016-Mar-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Winnipeg Airports Authority and SSP America are pleased to announce the completion of a new line up of restaurants beyond passenger screening at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport. On the domestic and international side, new restaurants include Freshii, True Burger, Prairie Bistro and Skylights Lounge. Travellers heading to the… Read the full press release

Lufthansa expands in Latin America with new Frankfurt-Panama City route

Frankfurt, Germany, 2016-Mar-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Lufthansa commenced its new non-stop service between Frankfurt and Panama City today. Flight LH 484 departed from Frankfurt (FRA) at 10:15 local time, and is scheduled to arrive at the Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen in Panama City (PTY) at 16:40 local time this afternoon. Eastbound flight LH 485… Read the full press release

Food influencers experienced dinner at Noma Australia as part of media program showcasing the best of Australian produce and wine

SYDNEY, 2016-Mar-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Last night, fifty international food journalists, celebrity chefs and influencers experienced dinner at Noma Australia, as part of a week-long media program showcasing the best of Australian produce and wine, hosted by Tourism Australia. From foraging through the Southern Highlands of NSW and meeting with local artisan producers to… Read the full press release

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR): Kids Ski Free with the purchase of one adult lift ticket through March 17th

Teton Village, WY, 2016-Mar-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Spring ski season is in full effect at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) as March Radness kicks off this week, with great events, entertainment and now Kids Ski Free* with the purchase of one adult lift ticket today through March 17th. Kids Ski Free* offer is available… Read the full press release

Historic Environment Scotland: project to create a ‘Community Map’ of Neolithic sites

Edinburgh, Scotland, 2016-Mar-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Orkney locals are being invited to take part in a fun, organised walk through the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage site, as part of a project to create a ‘Community Map’ – which will record memories, sounds, stories and smells, rather than just the conventional roads and… Read the full press release

ACI announces 2016 Young Aviation Professionals Programme participants

Montréal, 2016-Mar-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Participants representing three continents arrived in Montréal last week to begin taking part in the Young Aviation Professionals Programme (YAPP), a special initiative organized by Airports Council International (ACI), the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The 12-month annual programme is open to… Read the full press release

ACI and ICAO announce new agreement aimed at reinforcing cooperation on airport security

Montréal, 2016-Mar-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports Council International (ACI) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) have announced a new agreement aimed at reinforcing cooperation on airport security. The new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will see ACI and the UN aviation agency working more closely towards the objectives of ACI’s Airport Excellence (APEX) in… Read the full press release

ACI announces the winners of the 2015 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards

Montreal, 2016-Mar-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports Council International (ACI) today (29 February 2016) announced the winners of the 2015 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards. The world’s premier passenger service benchmarking programme for airports, ASQ delivered over 550,000 in-depth passenger surveys at over 300 airports across more than 80 countries worldwide last year. The 2015… Read the full press release

Great Yorkshire Way officially opens; A major link road to Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield

Yorkshire, England, 2016-Mar-02 — /Travel PR News/ — A major link road, which will cut journey times to the UK’s fastest growing airport and help to create thousands of new jobs and homes in Doncaster, has officially opened today (29 February 2016) as Great Yorkshire Way. Planning for the link from the south of Doncaster to… Read the full press release