MALDIVES, 2014-6-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Coco Collection is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Vincent Benedict Brown as the General Manager of Coco Privé Kuda Hithi Island, the ultimate private island retreat reserved for only the most discerning travellers. Secluded, secret and serene, Coco Privé Kuda Hithi Island is one of the world’s… Read the full press release
BANGKOK, 2014-6-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has been unveiled as the latest partner of Connections, the new series of exclusive events for the global travel industry’s most senior suppliers and buyers. The first invitation-only event, Connections Luxury, takes place at the Four Seasons Hotel in Hampshire, UK on September 29-30,… Read the full press release
Christchurch, New Zealand, 2014-6-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Construction of a retail precinct at Christchurch Airport comes a step closer this month with the demolition of a building on Memorial Avenue. The building which used to house Maui Campervans is being demolished to clear the site where Spitfire Square will be developed. Christchurch Airport Chief… Read the full press release
SAN DIEGO, 2014-6-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The Green Build expansion project at San Diego International Airport has earned the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority a Golden Watchdog Award from the San Diego County Taxpayers Association for efficient use of tax dollars. The Airport Authority received the award during the San Diego County Taxpayer Association’s… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2014-6-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Eurostar, the high-speed passenger rail service linking the UK with mainland Europe, has announced that its popular Have your say on sustainability competition is now open for entries, giving the future generation of voters the chance to share their views with MEPs in Brussels. In partnership with the Young People’s Trust… Read the full press release
DUBAI, U.A.E., 2014-6-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has introduced several initiatives to ensure the well-being and comfort of its customers observing the fast during the holy month of Ramadan. In keeping with traditions and values of this important religious occasion, Emirates has developed a special Iftar meal service. For flights departing close to Iftar,… Read the full press release
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2014-6-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has introduced mobile boarding passes on select routes for guests using its mobile online check-in facility. The new program offers increased check-in options, reduces paper wastage, eliminates the risk of boarding pass loss, and enables the storage of… Read the full press release
Berlin, Germany, 2014-6-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Members of topbonus, airberlin’s loyalty program, can now learn a new language online and collect miles at the same time through its new partnership with Language Direct. As part of an introductory offer, Language Direct and topbonus will offer members with up to 22,500 award miles if they book… Read the full press release
Beijing, China, 2014-6-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Embraer welcomes Tianjin Airlines, the first E190 Chinese operator and the largest E-Jets carrier in Asia, as the launch user for E-Jets AHEAD-PRO (Aircraft Health Analysis and Diagnosis – PROgnosis) system in China. The system will be installed in all Tianjin Airlines fleet of 50 E-Jets. “We are… Read the full press release
Incheon, 2014-6-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Incheon International Airport Corporation has donated five million won to Incheon Community Chest of Korea in order to support the upcoming ‘Incheon 2014 Asian Para Games’. Incheon International Airport Corporation delivered contribution to help Incheon 2014 Asian Para Games be held successfully, which has faced the lack of support… Read the full press release
Reforms Will Help Ensure Canadian Airline Pilots Benefit from Available Aviation Job Opportunities OTTAWA, 2014-6-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) today hailed the Canadian government’s recent announcement that it is overhauling the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). On Friday, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) Minister Jason Kenney and Citizenship… Read the full press release
Nairobi, 2014-6-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Kenya Airways’ Group Managing Director, Titus Naikuni, has been recognized for his contribution to the aviation industry in Africa. Dr Naikuni was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award for Outstanding Services to African Aviation Development during the recently concluded African Aviation Summit 2014 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The summit that was… Read the full press release
BUDAPEST, 2014-6-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe*, today celebrates the 10 year anniversary of its very first flights from Budapest, back in June 24th 2004. This is an important milestone for the airline that was established by 6 local aviation professionals in Hungary with the ambition… Read the full press release
Muharraq, Bahrain, 2014-6-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) announced today that it will host the first ever Routes MENA in the Kingdom of Bahrain in November 2015. This inaugural event will see route development professionals from across the MENA region gather to discuss air service development to, from, and within the region in… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2014-6-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) and the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) announce the Agenda for the 7th Annual Airports Going Green (AGG) Conference, which will be held November 3-5, 2014, at the Chicago Westin River North. Here are just two of this year’s Conference Highlight – Stay tuned for additional, exciting… Read the full press release
Botswana, 2014-6-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Belmond is offering an unforgettable safari experience to guests at its luxury lodges in Botswana, one of the world’s last great wilderness areas. With the ‘Discover Botswana with Belmond’ offer, those booking four nights or more* in July, August and September will be treated to a complimentary 35-minute helicopter safari… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2014-6-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Just weeks before the Indian cricket team arrives in England, VisitBritain, UKinbound and ETOA are hosting their India Market Seminar to grow tourism from one of Britain’s fastest growing markets. Taking place on Tuesday 24 June at Lord’s, one of the most iconic cricket venues in the world, senior figures… Read the full press release
Bangkok, 2014-6-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), currently overseeing Thailand’s administration, has launched a raft of measures aimed at improving the experience of travellers and tourists visiting the kingdom, as well as showing its commitment in welcoming visitors. The NCPO announced last week that the taxi queues at… Read the full press release
Kifisia, Greece, 2014-6-25 — /Travel PR News/ — AEGEAN was bestowed the Corporate Social Responsibility Award for 2014 by the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) as part of the “2014 ACCI Awards” to enterprises and entrepreneurs. AEGEAN, winner of the Best Regional Airline in Europe Award, was bestowed this particularly important distinction in recognition of… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2014-6-24 — /Travel PR News/ — In an innovative twist for the aviation industry, Air Partner has sold the ‘white space’ on one of its aircraft charters for the first time. The Boeing 737-400 aircraft, which will be based in Milan, will fly passengers to holiday and incentive destinations all over Europe and the Mediterranean… Read the full press release
Latin America Expansion Announcement Follows Opening of Third Hampton by Hilton in Colombia BOGOTA, Colombia and MCLEAN, Va., 2014-6-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Worldwide today announced the signing of an agreement to open eight new Hampton by Hilton properties in Latin America, including four in Peru and four in Chile, making it the biggest development… Read the full press release
Mallorca, España, 2014-6-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Meliá Hotels International ha anunciado hoy la apertura de un nuevo establecimiento de la marca TRYP by Wyndham en la Costa del Sol, Estepona, perteneciente a Málaga. El hotel TRYP Estepona Valle Romano es un complejo formado por 430 apartamentos, rodeado por un campo de golf y ubicado a… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2014-6-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Her Majesty The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh will today officially open the new Terminal 2: The Queen’s Terminal, almost 60 years after HM opened the original Terminal 2: The Queen’s Building. The new terminal is a £2.5 billion project and marks the latest phase of an £11… Read the full press release
LEEDS, UK, 2014-6-24 — /Travel PR News/ — KLM Cityhopper has increased its capacity at Leeds Bradford Airport with the introduction of a new larger aircraft, the Embraer 190, on its regular services to Amsterdam Schiphol, offering an additional thousand seats each week. The Embraer 190 is more fuel-efficient, has lower carbon emissions, and offers greater… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2014-6-24 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, the UK’s largest airline, is celebrating for the second year running following one of the industry’s prestigious events, the Airline Retail Conference 2014 (ARC). The airline picked up accolades for both the Best Airline for Inflight Retail and Best Airline for Inflight Food and Beverage. The conference and awards… Read the full press release
Tourism and Community Development’ is the theme of this year’s World Tourism Day (WTD). The theme underscores the potential of tourism to promote opportunities for communities around the world, as well as the role that community engagement has in advancing sustainable tourism development. The official celebrations will be hosted by Mexico in the city of… Read the full press release
BANGKOK, 2014-6-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has signed a Master License agreement with China Ready & Accredited (CRA) in order to promote the global rollout of CRA programmes to PATA members. CRA delivers a global system of training and accreditation, which provides Chinese consumers with an assurance of a… Read the full press release
Receive credit for twice the nights when you stay at The Ritz-Carlton CHEVY CHASE, MD, 2014-6-24 — /Travel PR News/ — There is now a faster way to experience the benefits of Elite status as a Ritz-Carlton Rewards member. In the continued effort to offer Ritz-Carlton Rewards members exceptional experiences, double Elite night credits are a new promotional… Read the full press release
Geneva, 2014-6-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) strongly condemned the strike action by French air traffic controllers which targets vacationers at the start of the busy summer holiday season. “Unions bent on stopping progress are putting at risk the hard-earned vacations of millions of travelers, and from the public’s perspective,… Read the full press release
His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker Honoured by Re-election DOHA, Qatar, 2014-6-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker has been re-elected onto the Chair Committee of the global aviation industry body, International Air Transport Association (IATA). Mr. Al Baker was elected to IATA’s Board of Governors at… Read the full press release