Vienna, 2014-5-5 — /Travel PR News/ — A new destination in Northern England – Manchester – can be reached directly from Vienna starting on 2 May 2014. The British airline Jet2.com now offers three flights each week from Vienna to this North English city. The new flight connection was inaugurated today by David Neill, Head of… Read the full press release
New long-haul route from Vienna Airport: Air China introduces new connection from Peking to Vienna and Barcelona Vienna, 2014-5-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Vienna Airport welcomes a new connection to Asia starting on 5 May 2014: This morning at 6.10 am, the first A330-300 flight by Air China from Peking landed in Vienna. It… Read the full press release
Moscow, 2014-5-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot (Moscow Exchange ticker: AFLT) has taken delivery of its eighth full-specification Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ-100). The plane has been named in honour of Khariton Tskhovrebov, a Soviet pilot and veteran of the World War II. The new SSJ-100 (registration number RA-89025) has been transferred to Aeroflot under a financial lease from VEB Leasing. The aircraft can… Read the full press release
MOSCOW, 2014-5-5 — /Travel PR News/ — JSC Aeroflot («the Company», Moscow Exchange ticker: AFLT) announces operating results of the Company and Aeroflot Group («the Group») for March 2014 and the first quarter of 2014. Highlights Aeroflot standalone: • Passenger traffic in March 2014 totalled 1.84 mln. This represented 16.8% year-on-year growth, nearly double the overall Russian industry growth rate… Read the full press release
PARIS, 2014-5-5 — /Travel PR News/ — François Delahaye, Dorchester Collection’s chief operating officer and general manager of Hôtel Plaza Athénée in Paris, was awarded the ‘Manager of the Year 2013’ award by the European Hotel Managers Association. The award was presented by its president Hans Koch in recognition of Delahaye’s brilliant career in luxury hospitality…. Read the full press release
London, 2014-5-2 — /Travel PR News/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry – today announced the formation and launch of four formal European committees for the industry across Aviation, Hotel, Meetings and Technology. The committees will be comprised of experienced GBTA members who wish to share their knowledge… Read the full press release
Christchurch, New Zealand, 2014-5-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Courtesy vehicle operators who collect customers from Christchurch Airport will soon pay less to do so. Chief Commercial Officer Blair Forgie says reduced charges and new choices will take effect on July 1 and have today been communicated to accommodation providers and off-airport parking companies. Mr Forgie says… Read the full press release
Cedar Rapids, IA, 2014-5-2 — /Travel PR News/ — March made the fourth straight month of record passenger travel for The Eastern Iowa Airport. Starting in December 2013, The Eastern Iowa Airport has experienced month after month of record breaking numbers. Through the toughest winter in 20 years, the airport is weathering the storm very well…. Read the full press release
Dubai, UAE, 2014-5-2 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai today announced that it will launch a three times weekly service to Aden and a twice weekly service to Kandahar, starting on 01 August and 25 July 2014 respectively. These new route launches bring the airline’s network to 68 destinations. flydubai will become the first UAE-based carrier to… Read the full press release
Shannon, Ireland, 2014-5-2 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chief Executive of Shannon Airport, Neil Pakey, has welcomed the signing of contracts for the M17/M18 Gort-Tuam PPP Project as a significant boost for Shannon Airport and the wider West of Ireland region. “We very much welcome the signing of contracts and look forward to the completion of… Read the full press release
Starting tomorrow, Iberia’s new image can also be felt; its new scent will be used in all of Iberia’s airplanes and VIP lounges. This is another step in the renewal process of Iberia’s brand image, which now reaches all five senses. A new music selection will also be presented tomorrow for the boarding and disembarking… Read the full press release
McLester Street project in Elizabeth, NJ will reduce truck emissions, allow port to accommodate future cargo growth and provide safer roadways for port drivers New York, NY, 2014-5-1 — /Travel PR News/ — The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey today announced the completion of a project to upgrade North Avenue East and McLester… Read the full press release
New York City, NY, 2014-5-1 — /Travel PR News/ — SriLankan Airlines’ addition to oneworld® at midnight tonight is being celebrated by a special double miles offer for frequent flyers. The 300,000 members of SriLankan’s FlySmiLes loyalty programme will receive twice their usual FlySmiLes miles when flying on most oneworld partners between 15 May and 30 June 2014. Similarly,… Read the full press release
• First carrier from Indian subcontinent to join any global airline alliance • Completes biggest expansion of world’s premier alliance since its launch 15 years ago • Key government ministers witness unveiling of first SriLankan aircraft in oneworld livery at joining ceremony at Asia’s newest airport, Hambantota’s Mattala Rajapaksa International • Bonus miles/points for frequent flyers… Read the full press release
New York City, NY, 2014-5-1 — /Travel PR News/ — A new, great value air pass covering travel within the Indian Sub-Continent is launched today by the oneworld® airline alliance and its latest member carrier SriLankan Airlines. The oneworld Visit South Asian Sub-Continent pass is the latest addition to oneworld’s market-leading range of alliance fares. It is available for sale… Read the full press release
Daily service to launch 5th September DUBAI, U.A.E., 2014-5-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, a global connector of people, places and economies today announced that it will launch a new daily service to Brussels, Belgium, from 5th September 2014. Hosting the European Commission, the European Council and over 120 other international organisations, Brussels is a key decision… Read the full press release
Today marks the official start of operations with move of Emirates SkyCargo’s entire freighter fleet DUBAI, U.A.E., 2014-5-1 — /Travel PR News/ — After months of construction, planning and testing, Emirates SkyCargo’s freighter fleet today officially started operating from its new cargo terminal at Dubai World Central’s (DWC) Al Maktoum International Airport. The official start of operations… Read the full press release
Joint Venture Expected to Add More Than 100 Oakwood® Properties Globally LOS ANGELES AND SINGAPORE, 2014-5-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide and Mapletree Group have signed a corporate and serviced apartment joint venture that aims to open more than 100 new properties around the world over the next five years. Mapletree will acquire a 49 percent stake in… Read the full press release
Edinburgh, Scotland, 2014-5-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Ahead of Wigtown’s annual Spring Book Weekend, a new book has been published detailing the history and archaeology of Scotland’s national book town. Historic Wigtown: Archaeology and Development is the final book in the third series of Scottish Burgh Surveys, and offers a vivid account of the archaeological and… Read the full press release
Lima, Peru, 2014-5-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Belmond Miraflores Park in Lima, Peru has reopened following a sophisticated four-month refurbishment, which reinforces its position as one of South America’s leading city hotels. The chic hotel enjoys a sensational location beside the Pacific Ocean in the trendy Miraflores district, surrounded by fashionable shops and restaurants. Complementing its superb… Read the full press release
Novosibirsk, Russia, 2014-04-30 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a member of the oneworld® global aviation alliance®, announces the introduction of changes to the «S7 Priority» frequent flyer programme. From the 29th of April «S7 Priority» members can purchase additional bonus miles if the accrued miles are not sufficient to get an award ticket. In addition a member of the «S7… Read the full press release
The Entertainment Capital of the World Bolsters its Reputation as the Premier LGBT Travel Destination by Welcoming Special Events Throughout the Year LAS VEGAS, 2014-04-30 — /Travel PR News/ — This year, Las Vegas is thrilled to welcome a wide-variety of special events, conferences and programming specific to the LGBT community. From one end of the… Read the full press release
Jersey, 2014-04-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Atlantic Hotel www.theatlantichotel.com has been shortlisted for the Independent Hotel of the Year 2014 award at the Caterer and Hotelkeeper’s annual Catey Awards www.cateys.com that will take place in London on Tuesday 1 July 2014. Widely regarded as the hospitality industry’s answer to the Oscars, the Cateys recognise the industry’s “highest flyers,… Read the full press release
Bangkok/Taipei, 2014-04-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Thailand remains one of the most popular tourist destinations for Taiwanese travellers, especially during the recent 2014 Songkran festival (5-21 April) when air travel from Taiwan to Thailand was reported to have increased by 15 per cent with airlines recording an average load factor of 80-95 per cent during… Read the full press release
LAS VEGAS, Nev., 2014-04-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Trump International Hotel™ Las Vegas is celebrating National Pet Month with a special “Dogs Days of Summer” promotion. The hotel invites guests to bring along their precious pooches from May 1, 2014 through National Dog Day on August 26, 2014, to receive a complimentary Trump posh puppy collar… Read the full press release
CALGARY, 2014-04-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Registration for Run and Roam the Runway, a weekend festival hosted by The Calgary Airport Authority in celebration of the opening of Canada’s newest runway, is now full. Thanks to the overwhelming support of Calgarians, the two-day event filled up just one week after registration opened to the public. The June… Read the full press release
Investment of $243 million over 10 years (2014 to 2023) Booming local economy has resulted in unprecedented passenger growth Improvements will allow Airport to accommodate 2 million passengers by 2023 Finance Plan is in place to secure $82.5 million to fund improvement projects Primary source of revenue to pay for infrastructure improvements is AIF AIF… Read the full press release
Fornebu, Norway, 2014-04-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA will release the first quarter results at 8.30 AM (CET) Wednesday May 7th. The Company’s CEO Bjørn Kjos will present the results simultaneously at Felix Conference Center, Bryggetorget 3, Aker Brygge, Oslo. The company will host a conference call for investors and analysts in English… Read the full press release
Se convierte así en hotelera de referencia para las firmas de moda más conocidas de nuestro país, como Devota & Lomba, Delpozo o Roberto Verino Mallorca, España, 2014-04-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Meliá Hotels International, compañía hotelera líder en nuestro país, ha firmado un convenio de colaboración con la Asociación Creadores de Moda de España (ACME),… Read the full press release
Glen Burnie, Maryland, 2014-04-29 — /Travel PR News/ — BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport to conduct emergency planning exercise on May 3, 2014 What: BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport will conduct an emergency planning exercise on Saturday, May 3, 2014. The drill will allow BWI Marshall and other agencies to prepare for an actual emergency at the Airport. The BWI… Read the full press release