Category Archives: Travel

United Nations approves the adoption of 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development

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MADRID, 2015-12-8 — /Travel PR News/ — The United Nations (UN) General Assembly has approved the adoption of 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development. The resolution, adopted on 4 December, recognizes “the importance of international tourism, and particularly of the designation of an international year of sustainable tourism for development, in… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways becomes the first airline to fly the Airbus A350 to the United States

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As the global launch customer of the Airbus A350, Qatar Airways is the first carrier to fly the aircraft to Europe, Asia and the Americas DOHA, Qatar, 2015-12-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways today becomes the first airline to fly the Airbus A350 to the United States. The ferry flight left Hamad International Airport this… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines to launch Premium Class section in late 2016

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New upgrade choice will offer an elevated flight experience NEW YORK, 2015-12-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Today at its annual Investor Day, Alaska Airlines announced plans to roll-out a Premium Class section. Beginning in late 2016, the new upgrade option will provide more legroom and other perks to customers. Customers who upgrade to Premium Class… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways announces increased frequencies to its gateways in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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Frequency Across Saudi Arabia Rises To 130 Services Per Week Including An All-Premium Class Airbus A319 To Jeddah And Riyadh DOHA, Qatar, 2015-12-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has announced increased frequencies to its gateways in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the largest Arab country of the Middle East, starting this month. With 39… Read the full press release

megabus.com launches its 50th domestic journey in France since the introduction of coach market in the country

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Popularity of coach travel leads to launch of 14 new routes St Etienne, Clermont Ferrand, Bourges, Reims, Strasbourg and Metz added to network megabus.com now serves 27 French destinations with €10m fleet of 35 coaches Boost for economy as new jobs created in France reaches 180 Tickets from €1 now on sale for new routes… Read the full press release

Stagecoach launches transformational new responsive website to meet customer needs

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New, fully mobile site, designed to meet customer needs Improved journey planner allows passengers to search for journeys and buy tickets online New fare calculator, personalised timetables and ‘search for your nearest bus stop’ option Improved accessibility for users with visual impairment Perth, Scotland, 2015-12-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Millions of Stagecoach bus passengers… Read the full press release

Stagecoach, Merseytravel and Arriva form ‘Bus Alliance’ to increase passenger journeys

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Perth, Scotland, 2015-12-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Stagecoach is part of a new formal ‘Bus Alliance’ with transport body Merseytravel and operator Arriva which aims to grow the number of fare paying passengers, improving customer satisfaction and driving up investment for the benefit of all who use bus services. The alliance has ambitious growth targets… Read the full press release

Hong Kong Government Flying Service takes delivery of the first of two specialized Challenger 605 aircraft from Bombardier

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The aircraft will be used primarily in search and rescue operations, as well as other special mission applications Montréal, 2015-12-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier announced today that it has delivered the first of two specialized Challenger 605 aircraft ordered by the Hong Kong Government Flying Service. This multi-role aircraft can be used for search… Read the full press release

Rugby League World Cup 2017 to be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand from October to December in 2017

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There are just two years to go before the world’s best rugby league teams play in the final of the Rugby League World Cup 2017. AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 2015-12-7 — /Travel PR News/ — The RLWC2017 will be officially co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand from October to December in 2017, with the world’s best… Read the full press release

Norwegian’s new services give Brits chance to combine ‘sun and city’ break in the U.S. and Caribbean

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New services from New York to Martinique and Guadeloupe offer Brits chance to combine a low-cost ‘sun and city’ break in the U.S. and Caribbean LONDON, 2015-12-7 — /Travel PR News/ — UK passengers travelling on Norwegian’s low-cost flights to the U.S. this winter now have the chance to add some sun to their city… Read the full press release

Garuda Indonesia inaugurated flights from Balikpapan to Jeddah

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Balikpapan, Indonesia, 2015-12-7 — /Travel PR News/ — The national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia, Wednesday (2/12), inaugurated flights from Balikpapan ( via Medan ) – Jeddah, as an effort to expand interational network, as well as to meet the needs of Garuda Indonesia’s passenger for seamless connection to Jeddah from Kalimantan region. The Inauguration flight… Read the full press release

Halifax Stanfield International Airport: ASL Airlines France announces 2016 summer direct flights to Dublin and Paris from Halifax, now available for booking

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Halifax, N.S., 2015-12-4 — /Travel PR News/ — ASL Airlines France is pleased to announce that the direct route to Dublin and Paris, departing from Halifax, is now available for booking. ASL Airlines France, formerly known as Europe Airpost, confirmed the continuation of its route from Halifax to Dublin and Paris for the 2016 summer… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways inaugurates non-stop flights to Nagpur, India from Doha

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Residents of Nagpur can now travel to more than 150 destinations worldwide through seamless connections offered at Hamad International Airport in Doha DOHA, Qatar, 2015-12-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, the national carrier of the State of Qatar, now offers non-stop flights to Nagpur from Doha, effective today taking the airline’s total weekly passenger flights… Read the full press release

CLIA 2016 State of the Cruise Industry Outlook reveals global cruise travel continues to grow at a record pace

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Washington, DC, 2015-12-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) released the 2016 State of the Cruise Industry Outlook, revealing global cruise travel is continuing to grow and evolve at a record pace The industry shows no signs of slowing down, with nearly 24 million passengers expected to sail in 2016, a… Read the full press release

Tourism Industry Association New Zealand: Jetstar’s new air services provide another option for both domestic and international travellers visiting New Zealand

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Auckland, New Zealand, 2015-12-3 — /Travel PR News/ — The return of competition on several regional air routes is being welcomed by the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA). Jetstar’s new regional air services starting today provide another option for both domestic and international travellers wanting to visit more of New Zealand, TIA Chief Executive Chris… Read the full press release

Tourism Industry Association New Zealand: 2016 New Zealand Hotel Industry Conference at The Langham Auckland on 1- 2 June 2016

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The 2016 New Zealand Hotel Industry Conference will be held at The Langham Auckland on 1- 2 June 2016. Auckland, New Zealand, 2015-12-3 — /Travel PR News/ — The conference, the largest annual event dedicated to New Zealand’s valuable hotel sector, is co-hosted by Horwath HTL Ltd and the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA). The… Read the full press release

Air New Zealand wins Airline of the Year by AirlineRatings.com for the third consecutive year

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Auckland, New Zealand, 2015-12-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Air New Zealand has again scooped the title of Airline of the Year by world leading airline safety and product rating review website AirlineRatings.com for the third consecutive year. The website’s editorial team praised Air New Zealand for its products, environmental commitment, innovation and internal culture which it says has resulted in… Read the full press release

Aeroflot named The Best Company for Business Travelers at Brand Awards in Moscow

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Moscow, 2015-12-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot was named the winner of Brand Awards in the nomination The Best Company for Business Travelers at the gala event in Moscow hosted by Fashion Events agency. Aeroflot is the winner of this award not for the first time. The carrier is a premium airline with a modern aircraft fleet which is among the youngest in the world. More than 30 Aeroflot… Read the full press release

Wizz Air to open its 23rd base on 1 July 2016 in Iasi, Romania

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ONE BASED AIRCRAFT IN IASI, FIVE NEW ROUTES IN JULY Budapest, HUNGARY, 2015-12-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced that it will open its 23rd base on 1 July in Iasi (Romania) with one new Airbus A320. Already served by WIZZ flights, Iasi will… Read the full press release

First Bus to revolutionise bus travel for blind and visually impaired passengers on Leeds City Service

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Aberdeen, Scotland, 2015-12-2 — /Travel PR News/ — First Bus has today (Nov. 30, 2015) launched a pilot ‘NextStop’ on-bus announcement system which could revolutionise bus travel for blind and visually impaired passengers. Launched in Leeds in partnership with Rise Digital Media, West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) and the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT), the 8-week… Read the full press release

City Sightseeing Dubai gives UAE residents free tours for the 44th National Day of the UAE

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DUBAI, UAE., 2015-12-2 — /Travel PR News/ — To celebrate the 44th National Day of the UAE, City Sightseeing Dubai, is giving all UAE residents complimentary tours on its hop-on hop-off tour buses on 2nd December. This is the first time the company is doing this since it started operating the unique hop-on hop-off bus… Read the full press release

Portugal’s leading airline TAP and Ethiopian Airlines announce code-share services between Portugal and Ethiopia

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ADDIS ABABA, 2015-12-1 — /Travel PR News/ — TAP, Portugal’s leading airline and Ethiopian Airlines, the largest African airline, both Members of Star Alliance, have started code-share services between Portugal and Ethiopia as of November 24, 2015. These flights are made available for bookings through both carriers own websites – at www.flytap.com and www.flyethiopian.com – as well… Read the full press release

easyJet further enhances its mobile app by adding live aircraft tracking functionality directly from Flightradar24

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LONDON, 2015-12-1 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has today announced that it has further enhanced its award-winning mobile app by adding live aircraft tracking functionality directly from Flightradar24. The airline is the first in the world to have collaborated with Flightradar24 to integrate the feature into a mobile app, meaning passengers can… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways suspends its non-stop service between Doha and Osaka Kansai International Airport, Japan, after 31 March 2016

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Airline will suspend its non-stop service from Doha to Osaka after 31 March 2016 DOHA, Qatar, 2015-12-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways today announces that it will suspend its non-stop service between Doha, its home airport, and Osaka Kansai International Airport (KIX), Japan, after 31 March 2016, due to commercial reasons. Qatar Airways first started service… Read the full press release

Aeroflot introduces regular flights between Moscow and Saratov from December 15, 2015

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Moscow, 2015-12-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot will launch regular flights between Moscow and Saratov starting from December 15, 2015. The timetable for the flights will be: – Flight SU 1362 leaving Moscow daily at 16:25, arriving in Saratov (Central Airport) at 18:00 (local time). – Return flight SU 1363 leaving Saratov at 19:45, arriving in Moscow at 21:20 (local time). Flights will be operated from Sheremetyevo Airport… Read the full press release

Christchurch Airport: Virgin Australia re-introduces direct flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga

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Christchurch, New Zealand, 2015-12-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Direct flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga are about to be re-introduced, in time for South Islanders to plan a 2016 winter getaway. Virgin Australia has just announced it will offer the flights on a Boeing 737-800, to begin on June 25 and run weekly every Saturday for… Read the full press release

Macau Government Tourist Office to host “Macao Light Festival 2015 – Journey of Lights” from 6 – 31 December

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MACAU, 2015-12-1 — /Travel PR News/ — To support Macao’s goal to develop into a World Centre of Tourism and Leisure, radiate its destination glamour and add a festive vibe in town, the Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) is presenting a spectacular event – “Macao Light Festival 2015 – Journey of Lights” at a range of… Read the full press release

Vistara welcomes its ninth Airbus A-320

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New Delhi, 2015-12-1 — /Travel PR News/ — In line with its steady and measured fleet expansion strategy, Vistara, welcomes its ninth Airbus A-320. The new aircraft will enable Vistara to extend its personalised and seamless travel experience to the airline’s progressively widening customer base by increasing frequencies to its current route network. On the latest addition,… Read the full press release

Concours Mondial de Bruxelles will be held in Plovdiv, Bulgaria from 28 April to 1 May 2016

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PLOVDIV, Bulgaria, 2015-11-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Sixteen Bulgarian wine cellars have already been selected in the program of the most prestigious wine contest Concours Mondial de Bruxelles; five of them are from the Plovdiv region. Concours Mondial de Bruxelles will be carried out from 28 April to 1 May 2016 in Plovdiv. Over 320 members… Read the full press release

Port of Oakland marine terminal opens on certain nights and Saturday hours in an experiment to accelerate containerized trade flow

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HARBOR TRUCKERS CAN AVOID DAYTIME PEAK FOR SOME TRANSACTIONS Oakland, CA, 2015-11-27 — /Travel PR News/ — A Port of Oakland marine terminal is opening on certain nights and Saturday’s in an experiment to accelerate containerized trade flow.  The trial-basis program precedes a port wide plan for Saturday operations expected in the first quarter of 2016. Oakland… Read the full press release