Bangkok, 2015-10-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited announces the launch of new direct route between Phuket and Hat Yai. The new service will serve daily flight starting from October 11, 2015 onwards. Mr. Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth, President of Bangkok Airways PCL said “Bangkok Airways foresees the potential of Phuket and Hat Yai as… Read the full press release
BANGKOK, 2015-10-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce that Bangkok Airways has joined PATA as its newest Aviation member. PATA CEO Mario Hardy said, “PATA has a special relationship with Thailand, having moved its headquarters to Bangkok in 1998. That is why we are especially pleased to welcome Bangkok Airways as… Read the full press release
Halifax, 2015-10-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Thanks to the notable increase of 13% in ridership over the summer compared to last year on VIA Rail’s Ocean service, 6 additional departures will be added over the holiday season. The added trains will allow VIA Rail to serve more Canadians, more often on its eastern Canadian… Read the full press release
CALGARY, 2015-10-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Looking for a safe and warm place to trick-or-treat? On Friday, October 30, Canada’s third-busiest airport is hosting a spooky and fun Halloween event from 3 to 7 p.m. in front of Montana’s and at SpacePort! Come and enjoy free crafts, professional photos, face painting and more! Kids… Read the full press release
Latest signalling projects include Bombardier’s first rail control project in Canada and an APM upgrade at one of the world’s busiest airports BERLIN, 2015-10-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation is further expanding its North American rail control presence with two new mass transit projects. The first project will deliver the… Read the full press release
Auckland, New Zealand, 2015-10-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Bollywood superstar Sidharth Malhotra has arrived in New Zealand to begin his journey as tourism ambassador to India. For the next 10 days Bollywood superstar and ‘Brothers’ actor Sidharth Malhotra will embark on a journey around New Zealand to begin his time as tourism ambassador to India…. Read the full press release
Heathrow wins “2015 Airport of the Year” title at the Independent Travel Awards LONDON, 2015-10-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Described as ‘Best in the World’ by the Independent Travel Award panel, Heathrow topped other world class airports including Changhi Singapore and Hong Kong, as well as UK airports London City and Manchester to claim the… Read the full press release
General Excellence among the honors presented to the Nevada Magazine staff. Carson City, Nev., 2015-10-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Carrying on its trailblazing tradition, Nevada Magazine could not be fenced in last Friday at the Nevada Press Association awards banquet as it claimed five first-place awards including the coveted General Excellence award, the top prize in… Read the full press release
Air New Zealand welcomes today’s announcement by United Airlines that it will enter the New Zealand market, launching a San Francisco – Auckland service from July next year. Auckland, New Zealand, 2015-10-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Air New Zealand and United Airlines have a longstanding partnership and in April this year signed a Statement of Intent to deepen… Read the full press release
Dubai-based carrier now serves 10 points in Russia confirming its commitment to the market Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2015-10-9 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai, today, inaugurated flights to two new destinations in Russia, Nizhny Novgorod and Novosibirsk, making it the first Dubai-based airline to serve these cities. Offering one of the most comprehensive networks from… Read the full press release
Port-of-Spain, 2015-10-9 — /Travel PR News/ — UPDATE ON CAribbean airlines NETWORK PLANS PORT OF SPAIN, October 06, 2015 – Caribbean Airlines having conducted a detailed review of its network, consistent with the current competitive environment, has taken the difficult decision to withdraw the Boeing 767 fleet from its operations. As a consequence of this… Read the full press release
Air Transportation Network Prepares to Execute Aircraft Fleet Order as Company Continues to Grow INDIANAPOLIS, 2015-10-9 — /Travel PR News/ — OneJet, the air transportation network that provides increased access to nonstop travel in small and medium size markets, confirmed plans today to finalize the selection of its next fleet platform during the fourth quarter. The… Read the full press release
Mumbai, 2015-10-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, today announced a new customer-centric initiative, providing guests the opportunity to reserve their preferred seats well before their flight departure date. Guests can reserve their preferred seats on domestic and select international routes for a nominal charge at the time of making a… Read the full press release
TWO FLIGHTS PER WEEK FROM JUST RSD 3,399* Budapest, Hungary, 2015-10-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced a new service from Belgrade to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden in Germany. The twice-weekly service will begin on 28 March 2016 and is Wizz Air’s third low-fare route between… Read the full press release
Hong Kong, 2015-10-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Vida Rica Restaurant at Mandarin Oriental, Macau will host guest chef, Stéphane Buron, from 20 to 22 October. Chef Buron heads the two-Michelin-starred restaurant at hotel Le Chabichou in the luxurious, French Alpine ski resort of Courchevel. Crowned Meilleur Ouvrier de France, a most prestigious title that means… Read the full press release
Hong Kong, 2015-10-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental is delighted to introduce the Group’s legendary hospitality to Morocco with the opening of Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech. The elegant and contemporary resort is set among 20 hectares of landscaped gardens filled with the scent of 100,000 roses, with the snow-capped Atlas Mountains providing a stunning… Read the full press release
HELSINKI, 2015-10-8 — /Travel PR News/ — The key influencers and decision-makers of commercial aviation industry have gathered in Helsinki to the global CAPA World Aviation Summit. The two day event takes places in Kalastajatorppa 7-8 October. Finavia is both the host of the event and the official partner. This year’s conference concentrates on the… Read the full press release
HELSINKI, 2015-10-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Helsinki Airport’s indoor positioning service solution has received the Mobility Project of the Year Award from Management Events. Helsinki Airport is the first airport in the world to introduce new technology based on indoor positioning. The technology makes it possible to monitor passenger flows and eliminate bottlenecks and… Read the full press release
Langley, UK, 2015-10-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport (NYSE:TVPT), a leading Travel Commerce Platform, has today announced the acquisition and vertical integration of its distributor in Austria, TraviAustria. TraviAustria was founded in 1987 by Austrian Airlines, an original shareholder in the predecessor company of Travelport. In addition to providing local sales, support and marketing activity… Read the full press release
“National Car Rental Field” Will Play Vital Role in Renewal of City’s Historic Riverfront and Downtown Area ST. LOUIS, 2015-10-8 — /Travel PR News/ — National Car Rental today announced it has secured the naming rights to the new NFL stadium proposed to be built on the north riverfront of downtown St. Louis. The 20-year agreement, signed… Read the full press release
Enterprise Offering $9.99 Per Day Weekend Special ST. LOUIS, 2015-10-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Fall is here, but that doesn’t mean vacation season is over. Whether it’s one last trip to the beach for a romantic weekend, a family apple-picking adventure, or a few days visiting your alma mater with college friends, there are plenty of… Read the full press release
Kiev, Ukraine, 2015-10-6 — /Travel PR News/ — November 18, 2015, Ukraine International Airlines will launch non-stop scheduled flights connecting Kiev and Aktau, Kazakhstan. Tickets are already available on UIA official website, the carrier`s Contact Center, UIA ticket offices, and authorized travel agencies. UIA offers double-weekly flights connecting Kiev and Aktau operated on modern Boeing… Read the full press release
On UAE Civil Aviation Day Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2015-10-6 — /Travel PR News/ — On the occasion of UAE Civil Aviation Day, H.E. Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), and H.E. Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director General of the GCAA, accompanied by H.E. Ali… Read the full press release
At least 3.5 million customer journeys able to benefit1 An estimated additional £2.8 million compensation expected to be paid in first year Money credited back to customer within 3 days LONDON, 2015-10-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Today Virgin Trains became the UK’s first train operator to introduce Automatic Delay Repay (ADR). The system calculates… Read the full press release
Aberdeen, United Kingdom, 2015-10-6 — /Travel PR News/ — On Wednesday 30 September, Chairman of the County Council Norman Hume officially declared First Essex’s new bus depot in Colchester open. As part of a £3.5m investment, First Essex has merged its present depots at Queen Street and Haven Road into a new purpose built facility… Read the full press release
35th Edition of Chicago’s Iconic Festival Served Culinary Delights to 1.4 Million Visitors CHICAGO, 2015-10-6 — /Travel PR News/ — The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announced today that the 2015 Taste of Chicago saw $320,205 in profit at the revitalized five-day festival. Taste of Chicago continues to thrive as the nation’s… Read the full press release
Eurowings flight schedule now available – Lufthansa Group Airlines offer 261 destinations in 101 countries – Leisure travelers benefit from additional flights Cologne, Germany, 2015-10-6 — /Travel PR News/ — The Lufthansa Group Airlines – Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Germanwings, Eurowings, Lufthansa and SWISS – will become even more attractive for leisure travellers this winter, as… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2015-10-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Mexican low-cost carrier Volaris Airlines has announced new international service between Chicago Midway International Airport and the city of Durango, Mexico starting on December 8, 2015 with twice-a-week flights on Tuesdays and Saturdays. The flight schedules, including dates and times of operation for the new Chicago-Durango service, are as… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2015-10-5 — /Travel PR News/ — The City of Chicago and Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) Contractor Open House is next week on Tuesday, October 6 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the UIC Forum. Online registration is closed, but you can still register onsite the day of the event. Don’t miss this chance… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2015-10-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Foreign visitors to Spain account for over half of the country’s service exports, according to new research by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). Spain’s visitor exports (money spent by foreign visitors in a country) reached $US69.5 billion (EUR52.2bn) in 2014, which is 53% of all of… Read the full press release