Category Archives: Travelers

IHG announces the opening of the InterContinental® Los Angeles Downtown hotel

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IHG announces the opening of the InterContinental® Los Angeles Downtown hotel   Denham, United Kingdom, 2017-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, proudly announces the opening of the InterContinental® Los Angeles Downtown hotel. As the tallest building west of Chicago, the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown hotel forever elevates the… Read the full press release

British Airways welcomes more than 1,000 students as part of Work Experience Month 2017

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British Airways welcomes more than 1,000 students as part of Work Experience Month 2017   London, 2017-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is welcoming more than 1,000 students as part of Work Experience Month 2017. Students will get to experience the airline’s world class facilities and speak to colleagues at its engineering bases… Read the full press release

British Airways announces double Avios offer on all flights across its network

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British Airways announces double Avios offer on all flights across its network   London, 2017-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways Executive Club Members can earn double the number of Avios than usual when buying flights across the airline’s network between October 11 and December 31, 2017 for travel within the same period. The… Read the full press release

Specially-composed music by Qatari musician now welcomes passengers on board every Qatar Airways flight

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Bespoke composition by renowned Qatari musician Dana Al Fardan now welcomes passengers as they board all Qatar Airways flights Famous local artist is the official composer for the Qatar Airways Group DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ —  Specially-composed music by legendary local Qatari musician and songwriter Dana Al Fardan now welcomes passengers on… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to upgrade service on its Seychelles route to an A330 aircraft

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Service to be upgraded to A330 aircraft as the award-winning airline prepares to mark its first anniversary of flying to Seychelles DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — In order to meet rising passenger demand, Qatar Airways has announced plans to upgrade service on its Seychelles route to an A330 aircraft, starting 29 October 2017,… Read the full press release

Cheyenne Mountain Colorado Springs the 4th resort to join the Dolce brand since it was acquired by Wyndham Hotel Group

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Hotel giant announces new Dolce Resort in Colorado Springs expanding meetings offerings for planners LAS VEGAS, NV, 2017-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Hospitality giant Wyndham Hotel Group today announced the latest addition to its expanding Dolce Hotels and Resorts brand: Cheyenne Mountain Colorado Springs, a Dolce Resort. Growing Dolce’s portfolio of leading group and meetings… Read the full press release

Aeromexico and Japan Airlines to launch codeshare partnership in Japan’s fiscal year 2018

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TOKYO, Japan, 2017-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeromexico and Japan Airlines (JAL) agreed to launch a codeshare partnership in Japan’s fiscal year 2018, that combines the synergies of both airlines. This alliance will provide a wider connectivity between Mexico and Japan, and through the latter points beyond. This mutual codeshare subject to necessary approvals from… Read the full press release

Lufthansa Group airlines to offer flights to 288 destinations in 106 countries this winter

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This winter the Lufthansa Group airlines will be offering flights to 288 destinations in 106 countries COLOGNE, Germany, 2017-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The airlines of the Lufthansa Group—Lufthansa, Swiss International Air Lines, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines and Eurowings—will become even more attractive in the winter season 2017/18. Passengers can continue to enjoy the… Read the full press release

London City Airport welcomes the return of VLM Airlines flights to Antwerp Airport

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LONDON, UK, 2017-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — After an absence of more than nine years, VLM Airlines will be flying again on the historic route between Antwerp Airport and London City Airport. Seats are already on sale via the travel agents. Since 1993 Antwerp and London are linked with a direct flight, first by… Read the full press release

VisitBritain/VisitEngland: An extra £872 million in visitor spending was generated across the UK in the last year

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LONDON, 2017-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — An extra £872 million in visitor spending was generated across the UK in the last year as a result of work by national tourism agency VisitBritain/VisitEngland latest figures show. This means for every pound invested in the organisation, £20 of additional visitor spend was generated for the economy…. Read the full press release

Jet Airways adds three new international services to its global network this winter

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New non-stop flights from South Indian cities – Bengaluru & Chennai, to strengthen connectivity with Europe and North America Launches new service to Riyadh, with additional frequencies to Singapore, Dammam and Doha via Delhi Adds frequencies to London, Riyadh and Kuwait via Mumbai MUMBAI, India, 2017-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier full-service… Read the full press release

Apple-Featured Travel Network Boutiq Launches on Android

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Berlin, DE, 2017-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Boutiq, “Where to go from who you know”, officially celebrates its launch on the Google Play Store today. The new App personalizes food and travel recommendations by placing your entrusted friends and network at their core. After receiving Apple App Store Travel category features in Australia and… Read the full press release

Air Iceland Connect launches three times weekly service between Belfast City Airport to Reykjavik, Iceland

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Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2017-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Members of the travel trade recently made their way to George Best Belfast City Airport for an aircraft familiarisation trip with Icelandair. The year-round three times weekly service between Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Reykjavik (KEF) is operated by Icelandair’s sister airline, Air Iceland Connect, on a… Read the full press release

Leeds Bradford Airport welcomes Jet2.com and Jet2holidays’ additional flights to Tenerife this winter

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LEEDS, UK, 2017-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet2.com and Jet2holidays has responded to the extra demand at Leeds Bradford Airport, by adding thousands more winter seats and holidays to Tenerife, one of the region’s most popular winter sun hotspots. The leading leisure airline and package holiday specialist is helping holidaymakers get to Tenerife by putting… Read the full press release

Air France launches non-stop service between Paris and Seattle starting March 2018

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PARIS, France, 2017-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Starting 25 March 2018, Air France will offer its customers a non-stop service between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Seattle (Washington, USA). Up to five weekly flights will connect the two cities by Boeing 777-200 equipped with the latest long-haul travel cabins in Business, Premium Economy and Economy, with… Read the full press release

Gatwick Airport announces new series of monthly live broadcasts for schools via its ‘Learn Live’ education programme

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10 new broadcasts scheduled throughout the academic year Gatwick Airport set to reach more than 16,000 school children via its innovative online education portal Builds the airport’s commitment to investing in future careers at the airport  LONDON, 2017-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick Airport is announcing a new series of monthly live broadcasts specially… Read the full press release

SAS offers customers the opportunity to pre-order food for their journey

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Stockholm, Sweden, 2017-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — SAS continues to adapt its services to fulfil the desires of SAS travelers. From 4 October, SAS will be one of the few scheduled airlines in Europe to offer its travelers, in SAS Go, the opportunity to pre-order food for their journey, adapted to their dietary and lifestyle… Read the full press release

British Airways expands Inverness – Heathrow service to ten flights a week from March 2018

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LONDON, 2017-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is to expand its Inverness – Heathrow service from seven to ten flights a week from March next year. The new schedule, which will see a 30 per cent increase in capacity on the route, is the second major boost to the economy of the highlands and… Read the full press release

British Airways to start new twice-weekly service to southern Spanish city of Almeria

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LONDON, 2017-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways customers will be able to bask in beautiful Almeria next year when the airline starts a new twice-weekly service to the southern Spanish city on March 27, 2018. Situated in the southeast of Spain and perfectly positioned on the Mediterranean Sea, Almeria is famous for its Spaghetti Western film… Read the full press release

British Airways reveals top 18 must-see destinations for 2018

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LONDON, 2017-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has revealed its annual travel predictions for the year ahead selecting the top 18 must-see destinations for 2018. Highly-anticipated sporting events, new routes and TV programmes all influence the top travel predictions. The latest season of Game of Thrones has put Croatia firmly on the map, and… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to launch new daily service to St. Petersburg, Russia later this year

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Home of the Tsars becomes the latest Russian destination for the award-winning carrier Russia’s cultural capital is country’s second city added to Qatar Airways’ route map DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to announce it will launch flights to the cultural capital of Russia, St. Petersburg, later this year, doubling… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways announces interline partnership with Vietnam-based Vietjet Air

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Doha-based carrier reinforces decade-long commitment to Vietnam with latest agreement to provide Vietnam-based passengers greater access to Doha and beyond Award-winning airline recently added extra services to Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to announce its interline partnership with Vietnam-based Vietjet Air, an agreement… Read the full press release

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: limited edition pink amenity kits offered to Qatar Airways’ First and Business Class passengers

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Special limited edition pink BRIC’S amenity kits show Qatar Airways’ support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Oct-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Special limited edition pink amenity kits are now being offered to Qatar Airways’ First and Business Class passengers to mark the airline’s continuing support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Each passenger… Read the full press release

Noe at Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina named one of the world’s top destinations for wine lovers

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Hawaii, Oahu, U.S.A., 2017-Oct-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Noe at Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina has been honoured for its outstanding wine program in Wine Spectator’s 2017 Restaurant Awards as one of the world’s top destinations for wine lovers. Lauded for bringing the simple, delectable flavours of Southern Italy to the Hawaiian Islands, Noe complements a growing list of culinary accolades… Read the full press release

Wizz Air to double its Georgian operations with second Airbus A320 aircraft at its Kutaisi base

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2 BASED AIRCRAFT AT KUTAISI, FOUR NEW ROUTES, MORE LOCAL JOBS Budapest, Hungary, 2017-Oct-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe and Georgia’s leading low-cost carrier, today announced that it will double its Georgian operations, adding a second Airbus A320 aircraft at its Kutaisi base in May 2018. At the… Read the full press release

Wizz Air launches new route from Poznan to the capital of Iceland, Reykjavik starting 31 March 2018

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Budapest, Hungary, 2017-Oct-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced a new route from Poznan to the capital of Iceland, Reykjavik. Commencing on 31 March 2018, the newest WIZZ service will be operated with three weekly flights, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Seats on the… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole appoints its new General Manager Ed Gannon

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Jackson Hole, U.S.A., 2017-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole announces the appointment of its new General Manager Ed Gannon, who joins the property from Nevis. Originally form the east coast, he is excited to experience the vast expanse of the Rockies. “Whether it is an island destination or mountain resort, what draws… Read the full press release

Emirates and flydubai partnership announces first codeshare routes

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With the start of the partnership, Emirates will codeshare on 29 routes operated by flydubai Passengers can book from 03 October with travel commencing on 29 October Reach more destinations easily, frequently and quickly DUBAI, UAE, 2017-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Following the commencement of their partnership, Emirates and flydubai today announced that Emirates will… Read the full press release

Heathrow becomes the first airport in the world to enlist ‘Food Instagram Ambassadors’

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LONDON, 2017-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Hemsley + Hemsley help passengers improve their Instagram skills to capture the best international cuisine Hemsley + Hemsley lead Heathrow’s month-long Taste the World celebration of food tourism Taste The World follows new research revealing that one in seven UK travellers has chosen a holiday destination based solely on food seen on Instagram… Read the full press release

IHG® announces the appointment of Claire Bennett as Chief Marketing Officer

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IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has today announced the appointment of Claire Bennett as Chief Marketing Officer, effective immediately.  Denham, United Kingdom, 2017-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ —  Claire joins IHG from American Express, where she held a number of senior, consumer-focused marketing roles over a period of more than… Read the full press release