HELSINKI, 2014-03-18 — /Travel PR News/ — In the spring and summer, the store facilities of Helsinki Airport will undergo a complete transformation. Something new is in the air as passengers will be provided with lots of wonderful surprises and world-class shopping experiences. Finavia’s Deputy Director Jukka Isomäki explains how the commercial changes are taking place. – Last… Read the full press release
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Istanbul Marriott Hotel Sisli opens showcasing Marriott Hotels’ newest innovations
Istanbul, Turkey, 2014-03-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International continues its rapid growth in Eastern Europe with the opening of the Istanbul Marriott Hotel Sisli, taking the company’s total number of properties to seven in Istanbul and eleven in Turkey overall. From its rooftop heliport and stunning views to impeccably furnished guestrooms and sophisticated event space, this… Read the full press release
Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas opens the Pool Café for the summer on March 28
Hong Kong, 2014-03-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas officially opens the Pool Café for the summer Friday, March 28 with a new menu highlighting seasonal favorites and healthy options. The intimate poolside escape will launch a new menu with hearty offerings to start the day, superfood-focused lunch dishes, fresh and flavorful salads, refreshing… Read the full press release
Mandarin Oriental Paris unveiled new Oriental Wellness programme
Hong Kong, 2014-03-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Paris is delighted to offer a new Oriental Wellness programme that will allow guests to combine relaxation with a healthy culinary experience. The programme starts with body and soul conditioning through a one hour yoga lesson, given by a specialist in three different types… Read the full press release
Serena Hotels Tanzania donated foodstuffs to victims of February heavy rains in Hai District, Kilimanjaro Region
Tanzania, 2014-03-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Serena Hotels Tanzania, one of the leading hotels in East Africa , has supplied nutritious foodstuffs for nearly 100 displaced individuals affected by the February heavy rains in Hai District, Kilimanjaro Region. “The company was touched by the plight of the helpless population who were affected by the natural disaster,”… Read the full press release
PATA Intern and Associate Programme Launched to boost student knowledge of tourism
Project will boost student knowledge of tourism, enhance their profile and give them multicultural work experience Bangkok, 2014-03-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has launched the PATA Intern and Associate Programme. The initiative will help enthusiastic, hard-working and highly motivated students who want practical experience working in a leading international… Read the full press release
Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation South Africa (Pty) Ltd to deliver electric locomotives to Transnet Freight Rail
One of South Africa’s largest infrastructure projects to include 240 BOMBARDIER TRAXX Africa locomotives Bombardier will manufacture all the locomotives in South Africa Johannesburg, 2014-03-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation South Africa (Pty) Ltd has signed a contract with Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) for the delivery of electric locomotives. Bombardier’s 240 TRAXX Africa… Read the full press release
Bombardier to hold Investor Day in New York City on Thursday, March 20, 2014
Montréal, 2014-03-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier will hold an Investor Day in New York City on Thursday, March 20, 2014 for investors and financial analysts. The presentations will start at 8:00 and end at 16:45. For all media, shareholders and other stakeholders, the event will be broadcast live on the internet via the following address: www.ir.bombardier.com…. Read the full press release
Kenya Airways to suspend direct flights between its Nairobi hub and Blantyre in Malawi from March 17 to 29, 2014
Nairobi, 2014-03-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Kenya Airways wishes to inform its passengers and the general public that it will be suspending direct flights between its Nairobi hub and Blantyre in Malawi from March 17, 2014 to March 29, 2014. This follows closure of the Chileka Airport in Blantyre for maintenance work on the runway…. Read the full press release
Bahrain Airport Company completes two-month internship program for group of university graduates
Muharraq, Bahrain, 2014-03-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) hosted a ceremony for a group of university graduates who took part in a two-month internship program at the company headquarter in Muharraq. The internship program aimed to offer university students with the opportunity to develop their skills and combine theoretical knowledge with practical work… Read the full press release
Boots staff competition across 35 UK airport stores won by Magi Cannon from Liverpool John Lennon Airport’s Boots store
Liverpool, UK, 2014-03-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Boots Customer Assistant Margi Cannon has won one of the company’s ‘Best of the Best’ awards beating off competition from staff at 35 other UK Airport stores. The award is given each year to celebrate outstanding work across different categories including customer care, charity and being a healthcare… Read the full press release
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) acquired US component support specialist and Sabena technics subsidiary Barfield
Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2014-03-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Air France-KLM continues to invest in the high-growth aeronautical maintenance market “With this significant investment, Air France-KLM, the world’s second-ranking multi-product MRO provider, continues to develop its activity on high-growth market segments. This constitutes one of the major lines of development of the Transform 2015 plan and confirms the… Read the full press release
Students played the role of executive directors at Sofia Airport for a day
SOFIA, Bulgaria, 2014-03-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The student in his 4th year of studies in the “UNWE”, Ivan Todorov, and the student from 11thgrade of the 130 SOU “Stefan Karadga”, Ivo Ignatov, both played the role of the leading figure of theSofia Airport. They were introduced by the Executive Director Hristo Shterionov at the morning briefing… Read the full press release
oneworld® named Best Airline Alliance 2014 by Air Transport News
New York City, NY, USA, 2014-03-17 — /Travel PR News/ — oneworld® has been named Best Airline Alliance 2014 by specialist website Air Transport News – which means that oneworld now holds an unprecedented eight “best alliance” titles from the world’s various industry award schemes. The latest trophy was presented at a ceremony last night in… Read the full press release
Emirates to sponsor the New York Cosmos for two more years
DUBAI, U.A.E., 2014-03-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates will sponsor the New York Cosmos for a further two years in a deal announced today at Emirates headquarters in Dubai. Footballing superstar Pelé, who is Honorary President of the club, was present for the announcement at a packed press conference. Although Emirates’ shirt sponsorship only began in… Read the full press release
O’Hare International Airport reached 100,000 “Likes” milestone on its Facebook page
CHICAGO, 2014-03-17 — /Travel PR News/ — O’Hare International Airport reached a milestone today by reaching 100,000 “Likes” on its Facebook page. The Chicago Department of Aviation has rapidly grown O’Hare’s social media fan base over the last 18 months by posting a wide variety of airport news and photos that are informative, educational, fun, and always timely…. Read the full press release
Eclipse Aerospace to deliver the first Eclipse 550 Twin-Engine Jet in Albuquerque, N.M. following FAA certification
Albuquerque, NM, 2014-03-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Eclipse Aerospace, Inc. (EAI) is proud to announce the first customer delivery of an Eclipse 550 Twin-Engine Jet in Albuquerque, N.M. following Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification. “This is an exciting day for Eclipse Aerospace and for general aviation,” says Mason Holland, Eclipse Aerospace CEO. “With the Eclipse 550, we’ve… Read the full press release
Loews Hotels and FIAT to bring chauffeured FIAT 500Ls service to guests at five Loews addresses across North America
Chauffeured FIAT 500L service rolled out at five participating Loews Hotels, as three properties go even further with complimentary FIAT rentals for guests NEW YORK, 2014-03-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Got someplace to go? Five participating Loews Hotels will get you get there in style, safety and comfort thanks to a new partnership with FIAT. The first-of-its-kind collaboration between… Read the full press release
Vienna Airport reports 1,354,938 passengers in February 2014, up 1.8 % YoY
VIENNA, 2014-03-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The number of passengers handled by Vienna Airport in February 2014 rose by 1.8% year-on-year to 1,354,938. Flight movements declined by 2.4%, while maximum take-off weight and cargo increased increased 0.7% and 6.1% over February of the previous year. A comparison between February 2014 and February 2013 shows a… Read the full press release
Woodland Park Zoo’s More Wonder More Wild Campaign surpassed its $80 million goal by more than $3.5 million
SEATTLE, 2014-03-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Woodland Park Zoo announced the conclusion of its More Wonder More Wild Campaign which surpassed its $80 million goal by more than $3.5 million. The eight-year campaign is the largest in the zoo’s history. Since 2006, the year the campaign launched, more than 15,750 private supporters, foundations, organizations, corporations,… Read the full press release
LUX* Maldives announced the third edition of the ‘Underwater Festival’, 16 – 20 April 2014
MALDIVES, 2014-03-14 — /Travel PR News/ — LUX* Maldives is proud to announce the third edition of the ‘Underwater Festival’, taking place on the island from 16 to 20 April 2014. Co-sponsoring the event, the leading diving company Euro-Divers presents an array of activities ranging from scuba diving to few of the most beautiful dive sites… Read the full press release
Raffles Istanbul to open in Zorlu Center this summer
ISTANBUL, 2014-03-14 — /Travel PR News/ — When it opens this summer, Raffles Istanbul will be the perfect embodiment of the ‘new’ face of Istanbul: cutting-edge, eclectic and energetic. The hotel is at the heart of the Zorlu Center, a new hub for fashion, food and the arts on the European shore in Beşiktaş – overlooking… Read the full press release
The Makena Beach & Golf Resort continues its Food & Wine Education Series with Master Sommelier Patrick Okubo
Wailea-Makena, Hawaii, 2014-03-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The Makena Beach & Golf Resort continues its’ Food & Wine Education Series featuring Master Sommelier Patrick Okubo. In the March edition on Thursday March 20, 2014 at 6:30 PM, the Molokini Bar & Grille hosts a Taste of Bordeaux. The event features three wines from France’s famed… Read the full press release
Condor Ferries to celebrate National Ferry Fortnight with 50% off to children on Guernsey, Jersey and France routes
Jersey, 2014-03-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Condor Ferries will be celebrating National Ferry Fortnight this March by offering customers the chance to take the family to Guernsey, Jersey and France with half price travel for children on all routes. Any customer booking a crossing within National Ferry Fortnight (15 – 29 March) will receive 50%… Read the full press release
TravelPRNews.com names the travel managers who lead the airlines’ digital customer service evolution
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., 2014-03-14 — /Travel PR News/ — TravelPRNews.com, a leading travel press release distribution and news-wire service, runs an initiative aimed at discovering and giving greater exposure to travel industry leaders that stay behind any great achievement and success within the travel and leisure industry. Travel intelligence company Skift revealed the names of… Read the full press release
InterContinental Hotels Group opens 101-room ANA Holiday Inn Kanazawa Sky, Japan
Kanazawa, Japan, 2014-3-13 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has opened the 101-room ANA Holiday Inn Kanazawa Sky, the company’s second hotel in the historically-rich area. The conversion hotel benefits from a prime position in the middle of Kanazawa, a city which is revered as one of the most beautiful in Japan. Situated in… Read the full press release
InterContinental Hotels Group announced opening of Hotel Indigo St. Petersburg – Tchaikovskogo
St. Petersburg, 2014-3-13 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the opening of Hotel Indigo St. Petersburg – Tchaikovskogo. The hotel marks the debut of its boutique brand, Hotel Indigo®, in Russia. Located amongst the stunning architecture and historical prestige of Russia’s capital of culture, Hotel… Read the full press release
Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts and PGA TOUR pro Rickie Fowler to share secrets for winning on and off the course
New Interactive Video Campaign Featuring PGA TOUR Pro Supports “The Big Win” Promotion From IHG® Rewards Club ATLANTA, 2014-3-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The modern day business traveler likes to win, both at work and when they’re having fun. To make winning easier, the Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts brand has teamed up with PGA TOUR… Read the full press release
Wooden roller coaster The Beast at Kings Island turns 35
KINGS ISLAND, Ohio, 2014-3-13 — /Travel PR News/ — It is still growing and prowling, after all these years. A legend in its own time, it is the holy grail of wooden roller coasters. The Beast at Kings Island celebrates its 35th anniversary in 2014 and shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, the ride… Read the full press release
Europe’s oldest independent luxury hotel group Kempinski to open 12 hotels in 2014
BERLIN, 2014-3-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Europe’s oldest independent luxury hotel group will open 12 hotels in 2014. Kempinski currently operates 75 hotels in 32 countries. Kempinski Hotel Fleuve Congo Kinshasa Takeover and opening on March 01, 2014 Located in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s capital city, in Gombe district by the Congo River, a… Read the full press release