CHICAGO, 2015-2-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Looking for a job in a unique and exciting environment? Then mark you calendars for Tuesday, February 24, 2015 and Tuesday, March 3, 2015 for the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) Concessions Job Fairs at O’Hare and Midway International Airports. This will be your chance to speak directly to… Read the full news article
More than 100 hospitals and medical organizations to benefit in 2015 DALLAS, 2015-2-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) announced today that 75 nonprofit hospitals and medical organizations from across the nation will benefit from the Southwest Airlines 2015 Medical Transportation Grant Program, with the total impact reaching 101 facilities. Through the… Read the full news article
Fornebu, Norway, 2015-2-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian continues its cooperation with several big tour operators by entering new agreements with TUI, Thomas Cook and Nazar. The agreements mean that Norwegian will fly charter passengers to several destinations in the Mediterranean. The agreements are worth over 400 million NOK and include almost 2,000 flights. ”We’re… Read the full news article
Aircraft will be operated by American’s regional subsidiary PSA Airlines under the American Eagle brand Montréal, 2015-2-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today that American Airlines, Inc. (“American”), a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines Group Inc., has signed a firm order for 24 CRJ900 NextGen regional jets. This order was announced on December… Read the full news article
First battery powered train operating a passenger service in the UK in over half a century Battery-driven BOMBARDIER ELECTROSTARtrain entered passenger operation as part of a trial on British railways London, 2015-2-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation is celebrating the launch of an Independently Powered Electric Multiple Unit (IPEMU), which… Read the full news article
Bombardier and New United Group (NUG) have finalised an agreement establishing a new signalling joint venture in China BERLIN, 2015-2-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Transportation and the New United Group (NUG) have finalised their agreement to establish a new joint venture (JV) for signalling and rail control in China. Each company will have… Read the full news article
Will perform line and heavy maintenance forQ400 turboprops in the region Becomes tenth ASF in Bombardier’s strategic global network providing aftermarket services for commercial aircraft Toronto, 2015-2-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today that it has further strengthened its global presence by appointing GMR Aero Technic Limited (“GMR Aero Technic”) of… Read the full news article
SYDNEY, 2015-2-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas Frequent Flyers now have another way to request an upgrade, with the launch of a new online invitation-only bidding system. Bid Now Upgrades, to be gradually introduced across the Qantas network from this week, allows invited Frequent Flyers booked in Economy and Premium Economy to make an… Read the full news article
2014 Data Also Show Gains in Air Freight Oakland, CA, 2015-2-10 — /Travel PR News/ — With more flights, new destinations and expanded cargo facilities, Oakland International Airport (OAK) enjoyed a healthy year of growth in 2014, recording 12 consecutive months of increased passenger traffic. For the year ending December 31, 2014, OAK recorded 10.3 million enplaned… Read the full news article
INDIANAPOLIS, 2015-2-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann today named Noelle Szydlyk the director of the Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay. Before assuming her new position, Szydlyk spent 16 years at the Indiana Sports Corp (ISC) in various capacities. Most recently, she was senior director of event operations and was lead director for ISC’s… Read the full news article
LONDON, 2015-2-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts has today announced Rugby Union Legend George Gregan and highly-regarded health professional Dr Ginni Mansberg as the first members of an elite panel, offering insights and expertise for Australian business travellers. The “Crowne Plaza® Thought Leaders” will share expert tips and advice, as well… Read the full news article
Downtown hotel is expected to become a top choice for travelers to the city PACHUCA, Hgo., 2015-2-10 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announces the opening of IHG’s first Holiday Inn Express® hotel in Pachuca, Mexico. The new-build 118-room Holiday Inn Express Pachuca hotel is located… Read the full news article
San Antonio, TX, 2015-2-10 — /Travel PR News/ — With five major theme parks; festivals that celebrate art, music and culture; and SAVE, a program with deals to more than 70 hotels, restaurants and attractions, San Antonio is a top choice for a perfect spring getaway. SeaWorld San Antonio, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, Morgan’s Wonderland, Schlitterbahn and… Read the full news article
Hong Kong, 2015-2-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta is once again listed as the Top 25 Hotel – Indonesia by TripAdvisor® in its Travellers Choice Award 2015. It is the hotel’s third consecutive achievement having first received the award in 2013. TripAdvisor® has long been regarded as an unbiased source of advice and… Read the full news article
Langley, UK, 2015-2-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport (NYSE:TVPT), a leading Travel Commerce Platform providing distribution, technology, payment and other solutions for the $7 trillion global travel and tourism industry, today announces that Simon Ferguson, its Managing Director of the UK & Ireland, will now also lead the company’s business in the Nordics. In… Read the full news article
Christchurch, New Zealand, 2015-2-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Hundreds of Chinese travellers will celebrate Chinese New Year this month by travelling to the South Island. Christchurch Airport and China Southern Airlines (CZ) will celebrate the return of the B787 Dreamliner, with the first of this summer’s charter flights arriving on February 15. Airport Chief Executive… Read the full news article
SAN DIEGO, 2015-2-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Effective Wednesday, February 11, 2015, Virgin America will move its operations from Terminal 2 East to a new location in Terminal 2 West at San Diego International Airport. Ticketing counters for Virgin America will be located between Delta Air Lines and JetBlue Airways. The airline will operate self-service… Read the full news article
BERLIN, 2015-2-9 — /Travel PR News/ — On Thursday airberlin has taken its 80th million guest to Palma de Mallorca. Statistically speaking, this means it has flown almost every German citizen to the Balearic island. Jubilee passenger Danny Sasse (in the center) arrived together with his wife Nicole and their children Adrian and Evelyn on… Read the full news article
BERLIN, 2015-2-9 — /Travel PR News/ — airberlin once again increased its number of available seat kilometers (ASK) and revenue passenger kilometers (RPK) in yearly comparison. The increase in available seat kilometers is due to the greater number of long-haul flights, especially to Abu Dhabi and the Caribbean. The available seat kilometers increased by 5.7… Read the full news article
“Channel Your Inner Chef” winner will attend HMSHost-sponsored James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago; Winning recipe to be featured on O’Hare menu CHICAGO, 2015-2-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Global restaurateur HMSHost, proud sponsor of the 2015 James Beard Awards in Chicago, is celebrating culinary innovation with Channel Your Inner Chef, the first-of-its-kind recipe contest open to… Read the full news article
GATWICK, UK, 2015-2-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Partner employee Tyrone Smith is currently travelling to Argentina to attempt to climb the highest mountain in the Southern and Western hemispheres, Mount Aconcagua. Tyrone, who is Sales Manager in the Private Jets division at Air Partner, a leading provider of air charter services to governments,… Read the full news article
Love the Snow? Viator’s Selection of Cold-weather Travel Experiences Will Delight Travelers who Find Their Thrills in the Chill San Francisco, CA, 2015-2-9 — /Travel PR News/ — If you can’t beat them, join them – right? As snow and ice blanket much of the country, the team at Viator – the leading resource for researching and… Read the full news article
Alexandria, VA, 2015-2-9 — /Travel PR News/ — The American Association of Airport Executives is pleased to announce that Rick Crider, A.A.E., executive vice president and port general manager of Port San Antonio, Texas, will serve as chair of AAAE’s 2015 National Airports Conference (NAC). The NAC is one of AAAE’s signature meetings and is expected… Read the full news article
Los Angeles, 2015-2-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking Ocean Cruises® (www.vikingoceancruises.com) today released a new online video documenting the recent successful sea trials of its first ship – the 930-passenger Viking Star – set to debut in April. The trials, which took place in the Adriatic Sea in mid-December, represented the vessel’s first voyage in open… Read the full news article
Acquisition Grows Asset-Light Managed Business and Complements Existing Portfolio of Brands PARSIPPANY, NJ, 2015-2-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotel Group, a subsidiary of Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN), today announced it has acquired Dolce Hotels and Resorts, a leading provider and manager of group accommodations with a portfolio of 24 properties and over 5,500 guestrooms… Read the full news article
Additional Recognition: Whistler Blackcomb Named One Of Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures WHISTLER, BC, 2015-2-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Whistler Blackcomb may be best known as a world class destination for skiers and snowboarders, but it is also gaining a reputation for being an amazing place to work. For the third year in a row,… Read the full news article
Calgary, Canada, 2015-2-6 — /Travel PR News/ — The Calgary Airport Authority is pleased to once again be named as one of Alberta’s Top Employers. This designation recognizes employers that are leaders in creating exceptional places to work. This is the sixth time that the Authority has been acknowledged for cultivating a dynamic and rewarding work experience… Read the full news article
Chinese Carrier Operates Eleven Flights per Week from FRA – Cargo Shipments Expected to Reach Some 70,000 Metric Tons per Year FRANKFURT, 2015-2-6 — /Travel PR News/ — From February 25, Fraport Cargo Services GmbH (FCS) will take over cargo handling operations for the Chinese airline China Southern Cargo. FCS, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fraport… Read the full news article
Place of worship for Christians now also available in Transit of FRA’s Terminal FRANKFURT, 2015-2-6 — /Travel PR News/ — On January 27, 2015, a new ecumenical Christian chapel was inaugurated in Transit Area B of Frankfurt Airport’s Terminal 1. The new place of worship for Christians of all denominations will be accessible around the… Read the full news article
LONDON, 2015-2-6 — /Travel PR News/ — In a step forward in easing aviation capacity in the South East, plans to expand London City Airport have been given the go-ahead. The decision, granted on Tuesday [3 February], clears the way for a £200 million investment that will enable the airport to operate up to a… Read the full news article