Melbourne, Australia, 2018-Sep-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas will today (1ST SEPTEMBER 2018) operate the first ever direct flight between Melbourne and San Francisco, making it easier to travel between the two cities and reducing travel times. The national carrier will operate four return flights per week on the route with the airline’s Boeing 787-9… Read the full press release
SYDNEY, Australia, 2018-Sep-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas Chairman Leigh Clifford today (30TH AUGUST 2018) announced the intention to appoint Tony Tyler as a Non-Executive Director to the Board of Qantas Airways Limited. In welcoming Mr Tyler, the Chairman said he would bring significant experience in commercial aviation as well as in key overseas markets…. Read the full press release
SINGAPORE, 2018-Sep-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Customers travelling with Singapore Airlines (SIA) can now have the added flexibility of saving their mobile boarding pass on Google Pay, the digital wallet platform and online payment system developed by Google. This is the first time an airline in the Asia-Pacific region has such a capability on Google… Read the full press release
SINGAPORE, 2018-Sep-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr David Gledhill to its Board as independent non-executive director. Mr Gledhill will be appointed to the Board with effect from 1 September 2018. Dr Helmut Panke, who has been an independent non-executive director since 1 September 2009, will… Read the full press release
FIVE NEW SERVICES TO LATVIA, GERMANY AND DENMARK 4 AIRCRAFT TO BE ALLOCATED AT KYIV AIRPORT BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2018-Sep-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the leading LCC in Ukraine and one of Europe’s fastest growing airlines, today (AUG 30, 2018) announced that it will further expand its operations in Ukraine by adding a fourth Airbus A320 aircraft at… Read the full press release
BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Sep-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hospitality AB, publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Sweden and part of the Radisson Hotel Group, is proud to announce the appointment of Laurent Maes to the role of Senior Vice President, Group Controlling and Business Planning, effective 3 September 2018. Laurent joins Radisson Hospitality AB from… Read the full press release
Increases flights by 20% to strengthen presence Only airline to provide nonstop connectivity to Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Vadodara, Jodhpur, Allahabad, Chandigarh, Lucknow and Pune from Indore Day-return option from Indore to Mumbai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Nagpur Indore, India, 2018-Sep-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier full-service international airline, is introducing a slew of… Read the full press release
Istanbul, Turkey, 2018-Sep-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International’s distinctive collection of passionately independent hotels, announces the opening of Sofa Hotel Istanbul, a chic retreat situated in the historical heart of Turkey. Boasting contemporary interiors and a private collection of thoughtfully curated artwork, the 82-room hotel evokes its enviable location in the… Read the full press release
Bethesda, MD, 2018-Sep-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Sheraton Hotels, Marriott International’s most global brand is reclaiming its position as the world’s gathering place, welcoming locals and guests on an unexpected journey of their city without ever leaving the hotel. Today (08/31/2018), the brand known for its service culture and deep community roots, kicks off… Read the full press release
Heathrow invites public to capture the holiday feeling by sharing their genuine Sound Escape Passengers invited to share submissions of distinctive holiday sounds The airport is collaborating with award-winning composer and sound artist Nick Ryan Sounds will be combined to create a unique, captivating and immersive soundscape LONDON, UK, 2018-Sep-04 — /Travel PR News/ —… Read the full press release
LONDON, UK, 2018-Sep-03 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways teamed up with Monkey World in Dorset to rescue a baby Slow Loris primate named Nora, which was being sold illegally in a pet shop in Lebanon. The young, endangered, nocturnal primate had been prized away from her mother to be sold, and faced an uncertain… Read the full press release
LONDON, UK, 2018-Sep-03 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways announced as Principal Partner to Twickenham Stadium and the Official Airline Partner to England Rugby British Airways will become the Official Airline Partner to England Rugby, flying the Men’s and Women’s squads to tournaments around the world. The multi-year, ground-breaking new partnership will also see the… Read the full press release
LONDON, UK, 2018-Sep-03 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways’ World Sale is now on with huge discounts on flights and holidays from Heathrow, Gatwick and London City. The sale, which ends at 11.59 pm on September 25 includes the airline’s new routes to Durban, Pittsburgh and The Seychelles and there are return flights to California available… Read the full press release
DALLAS, TX, 2018-Sep-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Aug 30, 2018) announced the beginning of its spring 2019 schedule and the addition of new international routes from key U.S. gateway cities. The carrier extended its bookable flight schedule through April 7, 2019, and flights are available to be booked today at Southwest.com…. Read the full press release
Patent Marks Major Milestone for the Brand’s Proprietary “Guest Room of the Future” Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Sep-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts brand today (29 AUGUST 2018) announced the approval of its patent application for the WorkLife Room: the brand’s innovative “guestroom of the future.” The newly-patented concept is designed… Read the full press release
Heathrow welcomes first direct flight to Chongqing, a Chinese economic powerhouse and popular tourist destination Route now the 10th direct Chinese connection from Heathrow, the UK’s only Hub airport and gateway to China Expansion will allow Heathrow to establish even more links to China, and compete with rival EU Hub airports LONDON, UK, 2018-Sep-03 —… Read the full press release
Through Exquisite Experiences and a Vanguard Spirit, the Renowned Luxury Brand set to Captivate this Capital of Culture Melbourne, Australia, 2018-Aug-31 — /Travel PR News/ — St. Regis Hotels & Resorts today (08/29/2018) announced the signing of The St. Regis Melbourne, marking the first hotel in Australia for the renowned luxury brand. Owned by Century… Read the full press release
First opened in 1847, Alabama’s Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa finishes three-year transformation and joins Autograph Collection Hotels BETHESDA, MD, 2018-Aug-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Autograph Collection Hotels, part of Marriott International, Inc., together with the Resort Collection on Alabama’s Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail today (08/29/2018) announced the rebranding of the Grand… Read the full press release
W Brings Its Vibrant Style to Malaysia, Adding A Modern Marvel to the Southeast Asian Jungle City Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2018-Aug-31 — /Travel PR News/ — W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International, Inc., today (08/28/2018) announced the opening of W Kuala Lumpur, marking the iconic brand’s first-ever hotel in Malaysia. Owned by Tropicana Corporation… Read the full press release
372-room luxury hotel marks the first Hyatt hotel in Bogota and first Grand Hyatt hotel in Colombia CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, 2018-Aug-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (August 29, 2018) the opening of Grand Hyatt Bogota, marking the first Hyatt hotel in the Colombian capital and the first Grand Hyatt branded hotel… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, 2018-Aug-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (August 28, 2018) that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a franchise agreement with HR Group for a Hyatt House hotel in Frankfurt, Germany. The hotel will be integrated into FOUR Frankfurt, a large mixed use development in the center of the… Read the full press release
Nyemah is a shining example of Hoosier Hospitality Indianapolis, IN, 2018-Aug-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Indianapolis Airport Authority employee Agostos Nyemah has a unique gift among Hoosiers – one that he recently stepped outside of his job description to leverage in helping an international passenger get to his destination. That above-and-beyond act earned him… Read the full press release
Aer Lingus will operate London City Airport’s third busiest route from 28th October following leasing deal with CityJet LONDON, UK, 2018-Aug-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Aer Lingus will operate between London City Airport (LCY) and Dublin Airport from this October, bring its award-winning service to one of LCY’s most popular routes, and making travel… Read the full press release
LONDON, UK, 2018-Aug-31 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is celebrating its busiest ever summer at London City Airport with news that more aircraft, more routes and more frequencies will be added to the network this winter. Four additional Embraer E190 aircraft will join the BA CityFlyer fleet during 2019, bringing the total fleet number to 26… Read the full press release
Passengers travelling in First, Business and Economy Classes will be able to enjoy Calombaris’ signature dishes when travelling from Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, and Perth to Doha The new menu will be available from 1 September in Sydney, Perth and Adelaide, with Melbourne to follow from 1 October 2018 DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Aug-31 — /Travel PR News/… Read the full press release
Route becomes the first nonstop flight between the Pacific Northwest and Central Ohio Seattle, Washington, 2018-Aug-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines is ready to touch down in Buckeye Country. The airline announced today (Aug 29, 2018) it will begin daily nonstop service between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and John Glenn Columbus International Airport in Ohio…. Read the full press release
DUBLIN, Ireland, 2018-Aug-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (29 Aug) celebrated its new City of Derry Airport route to Edinburgh by launching a £9.99 winter sale. This new route to Edinburgh will commence in October, with a five-times weekly service, as part of Ryanair’s Winter 2018 schedule, which includes a route… Read the full press release
DUBLIN, Ireland, 2018-Aug-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Laudamotion, Austria’s No. 1 low fare airline, today (Wed, 29th Aug) announced that it would double its Airbus fleet from 9 to 18 aircraft in Summer 2019 following the completion of Ryanair’s purchase of 75% shareholding in Laudamotion GmbH from Niki Lauda in August. Laudamotion also announced a series… Read the full press release
Hospitality veteran brings 10 years of hotel management experience to only Forbes Five-Star resort in Central America Costa Rica, 2018-Aug-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo has appointed Ryan Grande as Resort Manager of the Forbes Five-Star luxury resort that is nestled between two beaches on the 1,400-acre (565 hectare) Peninsula Papagayo on… Read the full press release
New York, U.S.A, 2018-Aug-31 — /Travel PR News/ — In celebration of National Breastfeeding Month in August, The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown has partnered with HATCH Mama Beauty to offer the ultimate Prenatal Experience and Baby Moon Package for expecting mothers. Ultimate Prenatal Experience Designed to nurture both mama and baby, a combination of plant-based beauty products… Read the full press release