Bahrain Airport Company: Europe’s largest all-cargo airlines Cargolux Airlines made its first landing at Bahrain International Airport

Muharraq, Bahrain, 2015-3-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the managing body and operator of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), recently welcomed Cargolux Airlines, Europe’s largest all-cargo airlines, into the Kingdom of Bahrain. Marking its first landing at Bahrain International Airport on Thursday the 5th March 2015, this new entrant marks BIA’s 15th cargo… Read the full press release

Historic Scotland carries out public consultation exercise as part of wider review on the cultural significance of the Tinkers’ Heart monument in Argyll

EDINBURGH, 2015-3-10 — /Travel PR News/ — A public consultation exercise is being carried out by Historic Scotland as part of a wider review on the cultural significance of the Tinkers’ Heart monument in Argyll, which will ultimately be used to inform whether the site is designated as a monument of national importance. The Tinkers’… Read the full press release

New World Hotels & Resorts appointed by Grand Canal Land (G Land) to manage New World Grand Rama 9, Bangkok Hotel, scheduled to open mid-2017

New World Hotels & Resorts expands its footprint into Thailand HONG KONG, 2015-3-9 — /Travel PR News/ — New World Hotels & Resorts has been appointed under a long-term agreement by Thailand-based real estate developer Grand Canal Land (G Land) to manage New World Grand Rama 9, Bangkok Hotel, scheduled to open mid-2017. This signing… Read the full press release

Rossiya Airlines became the first airline in Russia to put Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) Class 2 based on Apple iPad into operation

Saint Petersburg, Russia, 2015-3-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Rossiya Airlines, part of Aeroflot Group, became the first airlines in Russia to put Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) Class 2 based on Apple iPad into operation. This innovation is used during the entire flight and will lead flight crews to work in accordance with the paperless cockpit… Read the full press release

Viator selects the top three coolest ways to experience five of the hottest spring break destinations like an insider

Viator Announces Top 3 Picks for Experiencing More in Five Hot Spring Break Meccas San Francisco, CA, 2015-3-9 — /Travel PR News/ — It’s Spring Break 2015… leave the same old beach and bar scene behind (at least for a few hours). Viator – the leading resource for researching and booking tours and activities worldwide – has… Read the full press release

Jersey.com: Folklore to take place at Val De La Mare, St Peter, for a one-day event on Sunday 14th June

Folklore have announced the artists to play the one day music event in June. Headliners James will share the bill with Nerina Pallot, Reef, Gentlemen’s Dub Club, Dreadzone, LLoyd Yates, The Doors Alive and Tadhg Daly. Sunday 14th June 2015, 12:30 – 22:30 Subject to the organisers gaining the Bailiffs permission JERSEY, 2015-3-9 — /Travel… Read the full press release

Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce and Ministry of Tourism and Sports to hold business and tourism promotion event in India designed to position Thailand as a “Gateway to ASEAN”

Bangkok, 2015-3-9 — /Travel PR News/ — The Ministry of Commerce and Ministry of Tourism and Sports joined hands for the first time to hold a business and tourism promotion event in India designed to position Thailand as a “Gateway to ASEAN.” Mumbai, the commercial capital of India, was chosen for this inaugural event in view… Read the full press release

Colorado spring 2015: Snowy and sunny activity in the same day!

DENVER, 2015-3-9 — /Travel PR News/ — As spring begins to blossom in Colorado, locals are gearing up for a fresh selection of springtime activities. While March is known as the snowiest and one of the best months for skiing and snowboarding in Colorado’s high country, lower elevations can be warm and sunny for those who are… Read the full press release

Carlson Rezidor further strengthens its network in the UK by announcing the Radisson Blu Hotel, Birmingham Airport scheduled to open in early 2017

Brussels, Belgium, 2015-3-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Rezidor, one of the largest and most dynamic hotel groups worldwide, further strengthens its network in the United Kingdom by announcing the Radisson Blu Hotel, Birmingham Airport. The property, featuring 220 guest rooms, is scheduled to open in early 2017, and is Carlson Rezidor’s 15th Radisson… Read the full press release

Park Inn by Radisson opens its very first property in Dubai: Park Inn by Radisson Hotel Apartments in Al Barsha

DUBAI, 2015-3-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Park Inn by Radisson, the young and dynamic mid-scale brand of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, has opened the very first property in Dubai: Park Inn by Radisson Hotel Apartments in Al Barsha. “The bright future of the nation, as outlined in UAE Vision 2021, makes this the… Read the full press release

airberlin welcomed 1,820,528 passengers on board in February 2015

BERLIN, 2015-3-9 — /Travel PR News/ — In February 2015, airberlin welcomed 1,820,528 passengers on board. The number of passengers transported was thus 0.9 percent lower than in the corresponding month of the previous year. Over the past month, airberlin’s passengers traveled a total of 3.039 billion kilometers (RPK) on airberlin’s global flight route network,… Read the full press release

airberlin introduces its new “Recaro BL3520” at the International Travel Trade Show (ITB)

airberlin introduces its new “Recaro BL3520” at the International Travel Trade Show (ITB) BERLIN, 2015-3-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Enjoy more comfortable seating with airberlin! Starting this spring, new seating will be introduced on short and medium-haul airberlin flights. The “Recaro BL3520” model made its debut today at the International Travel Trade Show (ITB)… Read the full press release

Baltic Ground Services signs 7-year long cooperation agreement with Radom-Sadków Airport in Poland

Vilnius, Lithuania, 2015-3-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Baltic Ground Services, an international ground handling and aircraft fuelling provider, is further expanding its presence in the Polish market by signing a 7-year long cooperation agreement with Radom-Sadków Airport. According to the agreement, the company’s Polish subsidiary – Baltic Ground Services Poland – is appointed as the official… Read the full press release

Australian CASA: Drones must be kept away for the Qantas 747 flight to the Illawarra Regional Airport this weekend

WODEN, Australia, 2015-3-6 — /Travel PR News/ — People who fly drones – also known as remotely piloted aircraft or unmanned aerial vehicles – must keep out of temporary restricted airspace that will be in place this weekend for the Qantas 747 flight to the Illawarra Regional Airport. The temporary restricted airspace will apply from… Read the full press release

Indonesia AirAsia X granted approval to fly direct between Melbourne and Bali (Denpasar) by Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)

MELBOURNE, 2015-3-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Indonesia AirAsia X today announced it has been granted approval to fly direct between Melbourne and Bali (Denpasar) by Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). The long haul low fare airline will commence its services from 18th March 2015 with two flights per week between Melbourne and the popular Indonesian island getaway, increasing to five flights per week starting from 1st April 2015. Co-Founder and Group CEO of AirAsia,… Read the full press release

Canada’s longest running snowboard competition, the Showcase Showdown is back at Whistler Blackcomb on March 14, 2015

WHISTLER, BC, 2015-3-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Canada’s longest running snowboard competition, the Showcase Showdown, presented by Monster Energy, Burton Snowboards and Vans, is back at Whistler Blackcomb Saturday, March 14, 2015. This year’s competition will feature a Canadiana themed big air contest for the professional and amateur men’s and women’s categories, and for the first… Read the full press release

Meliá Hotels International y el Grupo Popular anuncian un programa de emisión de bonos en República Dominicana de hasta US$100 millones

Mallorca, España, 2015-3-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Meliá Hotels International y el Grupo Popular anunciaron hoy la primera emisión de bonos corporativos del sector hotelero que se realiza en la República Dominicana, estructurada y distribuida por Inversiones Popular, el puesto de bolsa filial del Grupo Popular. El importe de este programa, que se estructurará en… Read the full press release

Hyatt Hotels Corporation opens Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

CHICAGO, 2015-3-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), marking the fifth Hyatt-branded hotel in the city. A sixth Hyatt-branded hotel, Hyatt Place Dubai/Baniyas Square, is expected to open in Dubai later this year. Each of the six… Read the full press release

Kansas City International Airport: American Airlines to begin new nonstop flights between KCI and Miami

Kansas, MO, 2015-3-6 — /Travel PR News/ — American Airlines announced in October that the carrier will begin new nonstop flights between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Miami International Airport (MIA) starting March 5. Flights for the previously unserved route will be operated daily using Airbus A319 equipment. The first flight out will be… Read the full press release

South African Airways launches its newly designed Fly SAA Duty Free online shop: flysaadutyfree.co.za

JOHANNESBURG, 2015-3-5 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways (SAA) has added a further innovative product offering with the launch of its newly designed Fly SAA Duty Free online shop: www.flysaadutyfree.co.za, The service, which is available on all regional (except Victoria Falls and Maputo), as well as SAA’s long-haul flights, is already available. The site has… Read the full press release

South African Airways Cargo named the African Cargo Airline of the Year at the STAT Times International Award for Excellence in Air Cargo

Johannesburg, 2015-3-5 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways Cargo bags another international award.  They have been named the African Cargo Airline of the Year at the STAT Times International Award for Excellence in Air Cargo presented at a glittering Gala Award ceremony held at the Barnyard Theatre in Rivonia, north of Johannesburg. The STAT Times… Read the full press release

Ethiopian Airlines wins the Air Cargo Brand of the Decade for Africa Award from Shipping, Transport, Aviation and Tourism (STAT)

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, 2015-3-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines, the largest cargo operator in Africa, is pleased to announce that it has won the Air Cargo Brand of the Decade for Africa Award from Shipping, Transport, Aviation and Tourism (STAT) at a ceremony held in Rivonia, South Africa on 26 February2015. Mr. Tewolde Gebremariam,… Read the full press release

New poll reveals SME leaders across UK prefer Gatwick to be expanded

Small businesses and SMEs from all around the UK want Gatwick expanded Institute of Directors says Gatwick “leads on regional destinations” OECD report: high charges from an expanded Heathrow would “discourage” more UK domestic flights LONDON, 2015-3-5 — /Travel PR News/ — A new YouGov poll published today has shown small and medium sized business… Read the full press release

easyJet reports 6.1 percent increase of passengers in February 2015 compared to the same month last year

LONDON, 2015-3-5 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet reports 6.1 percent increase of passengers in February 2015 compared to the same month last year Month Ending February 2015 February 2014 Change Passengers (1) 4,491,425 4,232,325 6.1% Load Factor (2) 90.9% 90.7% 0.2pp Rolling 12 Months Ending February 2015 February 2014 Change Passengers (1) 65,608,551 61,595,980… Read the full press release

easyJet helped more than 2,000 people nationwide to overcome their phobia of flying since the launch of its ‘Fearless Flyer’ course two years ago

easyJet’s ‘Fearless Flyer’ course tops 2,000 since launching two years ago Milestone celebrated at easyJet’s inaugural course in Liverpool over the weekend LONDON, 2015-3-5 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, the UK’s largest airline, is this week celebrating helping more than 2,000 people nationwide to overcome their phobia of flying since the airline launched its… Read the full press release

Holland Marketing Alliance: “Holland. The Original Cool.” campaign won Platinum Adrian Award

Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2015-3-5 — /Travel PR News/ — The campaign “Holland. The Original Cool.” won the prestigious Platinum Adrian Award at the Adrian Awards Gala in New York on Tuesday, 24 February. The award was presented to the Holland Marketing Alliance, which includes the Netherlands Board of Tourism & Conventions (NBTC), KLM, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Amsterdam… Read the full press release

KLM signed memorandum of cooperation with Xiamen Airlines and the City of Amsterdam to strengthen collaboration and accessibility between the Netherlands and China

Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2015-3-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Yesterday KLM CEO Pieter Elbers signed a memorandum of cooperation with Chinese carrier Xiamen Airlines and the City of Amsterdam. Amsterdam mayor Eberhard van der Laan and Xiamen Airlines’ Chief Operating Officer Zhao Dong were also in attendance. KLM has been flying from Amsterdam to Xiamen three times… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport promotes the attractiveness of Hungary and the country’s growing popularity at ITB Berlin

Maintaining the momentum from its record-breaking year (9.15 million passengers in 2014), Budapest Airport will again be on the frontline to deliver a dedicated marketing promotion to the large international audience attending ITB Berlin this week. With the principal focus to pursue Budapest’s “most wanted” unserved destinations, the Hungarian gateway will use the leading travel… Read the full press release

London City Airport recorded its busiest ever February with 33.4% increase in passengers compared to February 2014

Edinburgh, Dublin and Amsterdam are busiest routes. LONDON, 2015-3-5 — /Travel PR News/ — London City Airport (LCY) experienced its busiest ever February last month, with a 33.4% increase in passengers compared to February 2014. Edinburgh, Dublin and Amsterdam were the airport’s busiest routes with a combined total of 112,380 passengers over the month. Edinburgh… Read the full press release

UNWTO joins UNESCO in urging immediate action to safeguard the world’s cultural heritage

MADRID, 2015-3-4 — /Travel PR News/ — UNWTO is appalled by the systematic destruction of cultural and religious artefacts in Syria and Iraq, the last of which in the Mosul Museum in Iraq. On behalf of the international tourism community, UNWTO joins UNESCO in urging immediate action to safeguard the world’s cultural heritage. “As stated… Read the full press release