Brussels, Belgium, 2015-9-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Ces dernières années, la SNCB a amélioré l’accès à ses gares et trains pour les personnes à mobilité réduite. Dans 131 gares, elles peuvent compter sur une assistance personnelle pour monter et descendre du train. Pour ce faire, la SNCB demande de réserver 24 heures à l’avance,… Read the full press release
KIEV, 2015-9-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Within the period of Summer 2016 Schedule Ukraine International Airlines will increase flight frequency between Kiev and Warsaw by launching additional flights. Effective March 27, 2016, UIA will be operating additional non-stop scheduled flights between the capitals of Ukraine and Poland. The flights will be operated on modern… Read the full press release
From Munich to Charlotte, Vancouver and Dubai / In costume at the airport and on selected European flights / “Culinary Oktoberfest” in the lounges and on board MUNICH, 2015-9-4 — /Travel PR News/ — In just a few weeks, it will be “take off” time for the Munich folk costume crew during Oktoberfest. This year,… Read the full press release
Enterprise Holdings: “No one wants to be surprised with a fine for unpaid violations after traveling” ST. LOUIS, 2015-9-4 — /Travel PR News/ — In an ongoing effort to help address outstanding fines for traffic, parking and toll violations by car rental customers, Enterprise Holdings has notified more than 7,400 local governments in the United States and… Read the full press release
SINGAPORE, 2015-9-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Agoda.com, one of Asia’s leading hotel booking sites and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), has gathered a list of hotels offering special prices for the first ever Cambodia flash sale, with discounts of up to 75% on accommodation in some of the country’s most popular destinations. Moving… Read the full press release
But Infrastructure Woes Leave Another $1.7 Billion on the Table WASHINGTON, 2015-9-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Each American taking a trip for the Labor Day long weekend is expected to spend an average of $380 on goods and services, according to a survey and analysis released by the U.S. Travel Association. With AAA projecting that 35.5… Read the full press release
WASHINGTON, 2015-9-3 — /Travel PR News/ — U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow issued the following statement on an Obama Administration proposal to commemorate the upcoming 100th anniversary of the National Park Service by establishing a new public-private Centennial Challenge Fund to address critical funding priorities: “Our national parks reflect America’s heritage and include some… Read the full press release
Chevy Chase, Md., 2015-9-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Situated where temples stand majestic against a backdrop of rice terraces, Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve is pleased to announce its official debut in Ubud, Bali on September 5, 2015, as the third bespoke resort in the prestigious Ritz-Carlton Reserve portfolio. Named after the entrance to a traditional… Read the full press release
Chevy Chase, Md, 2015-9-3 — /Travel PR News/ — The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is delighted to announce that from 1st September The Elizabeth Park Hotel, Budapest, a Ritz-Carlton Partner Hotel will be managed by the company and following an extensive renovation program, the hotel will be re-launched as The Ritz-Carlton, Budapest in Spring 2016…. Read the full press release
New partnership sees complete renewal of check-in system technology at Perth Airport using Amadeus Airport Common Use Service (ACUS) The agreement supports Perth Airport’s significant transformation and investment in new infrastructure and terminals ACUS will improve the customer experience at Perth by increasing efficiency and offering unprecedented modernisation such as using tablets and mobile devices… Read the full press release
PORT OF SPAIN, 2015-9-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Caribbean Airlines confirms that its international flights scheduled for departure from Kingston and Montego Bay today, have been affected by many of its Jamaica-based pilots who were rostered to operate these flights, and fell ill. Caribbean Airlines immediately commenced its procedure to contact customers travelling on… Read the full press release
SINGAPORE, 2015-9-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Peter Seah Lim Huat to its Board as Deputy Chairman, with effect from 1 September 2015. Mr Seah, 69, will be an independent non-executive director. He will join the Board Executive Committee and the Board Compensation and Industrial… Read the full press release
• Worldwide campaign in Austria, Slovakia and USA as of August 31, 2015 • Campaign developed together with the agency partner PKP BBDO • Musical collaboration with Austrian producers and musician Stefan Obermaier VIENNA, 2015-9-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Austrian Airlines is launching a new advertising campaign on August 31, 2015 based on its… Read the full press release
Budapest, 2015-9-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air Holdings Plc (“Wizz Air”), the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announces passenger statistics for August 2015. In August, Wizz Air enhanced its operations infrastructure with a brand new purpose-built aircraft maintenance hangar in Budapest. The 2,000 square metre building is designed to… Read the full press release
AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 2015-9-2 — /Travel PR News/ — New regional air services announced today by Jetstar will boost both domestic and international tourism, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand says. TIA has welcomed today’s announcement that Jetstar is introducing services to four regional New Zealand destinations. Tourism operators and their communities will need to… Read the full press release
Indianapolis, IN, 2015-9-2 — /Travel PR News/ — The school year has started, the leaves are beginning to change color and football will soon resume its rightful place as master of the weekend. These annual harbingers can only mean one thing: fall is back. Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann and Visit Indiana encourage travelers to explore… Read the full press release
Ho Chi Minh City, 2015-9-2 — /Travel PR News/ — On the occasion of Vietnam’s 70th National Day, first celebrated on September 2, 1945, Vietjet’s famously fun and friendly staff is wearing a special uniform featuring Vietnam’s national flag to greet all passengers coming on board. Vietjet has also recently announced it will launch a… Read the full press release
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, 2015-9-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Spring is in the air and this signals the start of the travel industry’s biggest month, Tourism Month. 27 September is World Tourism Day, highlighting and celebrating the importance of the industry in creating jobs and helping to build sustainable societies. This international day’s theme for 2015… Read the full press release
Helsinki, Finland, 2015-9-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Finavia has signed an agreement on air traffic controller training with Lennuliiklusteeninduse AS (EANS), a company responsible for air navigation services in Estonia. EANS will acquire an air control course from Finavia in order to obtain additional labour force. EANS organised a bidding process for international training providers in… Read the full press release
DALLAS, 2015-9-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines announced today it will return to service at Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW) Airport with four flights per week to Tokyo Narita (NRT) Airport, utilizing Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft on the route. The new Japan Airlines service to Tokyo will start November 30 operating out of DFW’s… Read the full press release
Mascot, New South Wales, Australia, 2015-9-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (28TH AUGUST 2015), Qantas released its annual report. The report outlines the successful turnaround that everyone at Qantas is contributing to, and of which we can be very proud. This report also has the executive pay of our top executives – including Alan Joyce… Read the full press release
Mascot, New South Wales, Australia, 2015-9-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas customers travelling from Western Australia are set to experience a new benchmark in business travel with the new Qantas Domestic Business Lounge opening its doors at Perth Airport. The bright and innovative lounge represents an increase of almost 50 percent lounge space and has… Read the full press release
39-airport U.S. tour to demonstrate new midsize jet’s roomy cabin WICHITA, Kan., 2015-9-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Cessna Aircraft Company, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced the first deliveries of its newest midsize jet, the Cessna Citation Latitude, and a national tour to demonstrate its stand-up, flat floor… Read the full press release
Montréal, Canada, 2015-9-1 — /Travel PR News/ — For the fourth consecutive quarter, VIA Rail Canada’s (VIA Rail) efforts paid off as its revenues increased. This quarter saw a 5.2% increase in revenues compared to the second quarter of 2014, while operating expenses decreased by 3.3%. VIA Rail transported 912,900 passengers, a slight increase of 0.1%, compared… Read the full press release
Cologne, Germany, 2015-9-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Broad interest in alternative distribution channels; numerous collaborations with technology providers – More transparent and balances pass-through of costs of bookings via global distribution systems from 1 September The airlines of the Lufthansa Group – Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa and SWISS – have reached a major milestone… Read the full press release
Milestone in long-standing partnership between BVG and Bombardier In 2017 a total of 142 BOMBARDIER FLEXITYtrams will be in service in Berlin German capital set to have tram fleet fully compatible with the needs of disabled persons by 2017 BERLIN, Germany, 2015-8-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Milestones of a success story: rail technology leaderBombardier… Read the full press release
BERLIN, Germany, 2015-8-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Die Lufthansa Group wird trotz zahlreicher Proteste aus der Branche zum 01.09.2015 die angekündigte Distribution Cost Charge (DCC) weltweit verbindlich einführen. Gemeinsam mit der gesamten Reisebranche haben auch wir energisch gegen das Vorgehen von Lufthansa protestiert und zum Ausdruck gebracht, dass diese Mehrbelastung für uns und unsere… Read the full press release
Norwegian has signed an agreement to acquire an additional two new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, enabling the company to launch even more long-haul routes. Both aircraft are scheduled to enter service in summer 2017. The 787-9 is larger than the eight 787-8s that Norwegian currently operates on its long-haul routes. With this new agreement, the long-haul… Read the full press release
PERTH, Scotland, 2015-8-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Transport operator Stagecoach Group is joining forces with Scotland’s Towns Partnership to help support the regeneration of the country’s towns and communities. The aim is to improve connectivity, community and prosperity for towns across Scotland and help facilitate their success by sharing ideas, delivering improved accessibility and raising… Read the full press release
FRANKFURT, 2015-8-28 — /Travel PR News/ — You’ll find plenty of opportunities to recharge your personal electronic devices at Frankfurt Airport (FRA). The two terminals boast a total of around 5,000 power sockets and USB ports that you can use to charge your computer or phone absolutely free—and the airport is busily adding to this… Read the full press release