Virgin Trains launches three-day online First Class Seat Sale From 29 November to 1 December

LONDON, 2016-Nov-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Virgin Trains is launching a three-day online First Class Seat Sale to help customers treat themselves this Christmas for less. From Tuesday 29 November to Thursday 1December, prices will be slashed on First Class seats on the Virgin Trains West Coast Mainline. Customers wanting a First Class experience… Read the full press release

Eurostar announces its lowest ever fare of £19 one-way available on Eurostar Snap

LONDON, 2016-Nov-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Eurostar, the high-speed rail service connecting the UK and mainland Europe, has today announced its lowest ever fare of £19 one-way*, available on Eurostar Snap – the innovative digital platform where passengers with flexibility on their travel time can access the best available Eurostar fares. Travellers are in for… Read the full press release

First Essex introduces 12 brand new buses to Stansted Airport

Aberdeen, Scotland, 2016-Nov-23 — /Travel PR News/ — 12 brand new, state of the art, single deck buses are being introduced on services X10 and X30 from 22nd November, as local bus operator First Essex and Stansted Airport invest £1.9m to improve buses on the corridor between the airport and south Essex. People living in Chelmsford,… Read the full press release

WestJet to operate direct flights from Calgary and Edmonton to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport in January 2017

MESA, Ariz., 2016-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport and WestJet Airlines have announced direct service between Phoenix’s East Valley and Canada.  This is the second Canadian service announcement in as many weeks for Gateway Airport.  WestJet will operate three nonstop flights each week from Calgary starting on Jan. 19, and one weekly… Read the full press release

Banff, Alberta named to National Geographic Traveler magazine’s Best of the World list

Banff, Alberta named to National Geographic Traveler magazine’s Best of the World list   Banff is the only Canadian must-see destination on the annual list BANFF, ALBERTA, CANADA, 2016-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Banff, Alberta has been named to National Geographic Traveler magazine’s Best of the World list which highlights 21 must-see places to visit… Read the full press release

Dragonair officially rebranded as Cathay Dragon

Dragonair officially rebranded as Cathay Dragon   HONG KONG, 2016-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Dragonair is today (21 Nov 2016) officially rebranded as Cathay Dragon, bringing the award-winning airline closer to Cathay Pacific in a launch that will provide customers with a more seamless travel experience across the airlines’ respective regional and international networks. At… Read the full press release

TravelClick’s November 2016 North American Hospitality Review: group travel leads the way for the first quarter of 2017

Slowing Transient Reservation Pace Continues into November NEW YORK, 2016-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Committed occupancy* and average daily rates (ADR) for the first quarter of 2017 are showing major signs of growth with group travel leading the way despite the continuing lag in transient booking pace in the fourth quarter of 2016, according to… Read the full press release

HMSHost launches exciting elf events at various U.S. airports

Elves surprise airport travelers this holiday season; Emoji-powered sweepstakes launches across U.S. and Canada locations BETHESDA, MD, 2016-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Global restaurateur HMSHost is spreading holiday spirit, good cheer, and fun gifts during the busy holiday travel season with the Holly Jolly Holiday Takeover. This multi-component campaign features a series of exciting… Read the full press release

Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows teams up with Alpenglow Expeditions to provide best lift accessed backcountry skiing and snowboarding

 New partnership includes donation to Sierra Avalanche Center in support of avalanche safety education  Olympic Valley, Calif., 2016-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows has partnered with Alpenglow Expeditions to provide lift-accessed guided backcountry skiing and snowboarding in terrain immediately surrounding the ski resort. Available for the 2016-17 ski season, guests can book… Read the full press release

Historic Environment Scotland: Orcadian student Norna Sinclair wins Maeshowe jewellery competition

Historic Environment Scotland: Orcadian student Norna Sinclair wins Maeshowe jewellery competition   Orcadian student wins Scotland-wide competition, marking Scotland’s Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design Edinburgh, Scotland, 2016-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — An Orcadian student is set to have her winning competition designs brought to life after wowing judges with her range of contemporary… Read the full press release

Ryanair launches ‘Cyber Week’, its biggest ever promotion

DUBLIN, Ireland, 2016-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s favourite airline, today (21 Nov) launched ‘Cyber Week’, its biggest ever promotion, offering 8 days of fantastic sales on the Ryanair.com website and Ryanair app. Kicking off today with a huge New Year sale, Ryanair has put 250,000 seats on sale from €9.99 on over 400 routes,… Read the full press release

Zoo Atlanta invites fans to vote for the giant panda twins’ names

Voting begins today on seven sets of names, one of which will be revealed on December 12 ATLANTA, 2016-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The 11-week-old giant panda twins born to Lun Lun on September 3 will soon reach one of their most important milestones yet – getting their names. The twins will be named on… Read the full press release

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® announces ultra-luxury Hong Kong property in 2018

HONG KONG, 2016-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® will open the ultra-luxury brand’s first Hong Kong property in 2018 in a prime Victoria Harbour waterfront location at the former New World Centre on Salisbury Road in Tsim Sha Tsui. Rosewood Hong Kong will occupy 27 floors of a multi-use tower owned by… Read the full press release

Hilton opens its eighth Hampton by Hilton in Colombia

Hilton opens its eighth Hampton by Hilton in Colombia   MEDELLIN, Colombia and MCLEAN, Va., 2016-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton (NYSE: HLT) continues its expansion in Latin America with the opening today (November 18, 2016) of its first hotel in Medellin, Colombia and the eighth Hampton in the country. Owned and managed by Metro… Read the full press release

Whistler Mountain starts 2016.17 winter operations on November 23 one day ahead of schedule

Whistler Mountain Will Open on Wednesday, November 23, Blackcomb Mountain to Open as Scheduled on Thursday, November 24.  WHISTLER, BC, 2016-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Whistler Mountain will begin operations for the 2016.17 winter season one day ahead of schedule on Wednesday, November 23. The head start has been made possible by recent colder temperatures… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport announces £20 million investment to extend car parks at Silver Zone

Improvements to car parks at Bristol Airport are on the way, following approval of three schemes by North Somerset Council’s Planning & Regulatory Committee Bristol, England, 2016-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — New reception building at heart of enhanced Silver Zone A total of £20 million is being invested across the Silver Zone, staff and long-stay… Read the full press release

British Airways to auction a one-off VIP charter to New Orleans on eBay

LONDON, 2016-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways customers will soon be able to join the newest Mardi Gras parade route as the airline is hosting a one-off VIP charter to New Orleans. From 10am on November 20, partygoers will be able to bid to secure their seat on a special celebration flight – the… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways increases daily capacity to Cape Town

Airline upgrades daily Cape Town flights to a Boeing 777 DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has increased daily capacity to the popular family holiday destination Cape Town, with the introduction of a Boeing 777 serving the route from this month. This means an additional 158 seats per day from Doha… Read the full press release

Munich Airport will expand Terminal 1 to gain capacity for an additional 6 million passengers per year

MUNICH, GERMANY, 2016-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Munich Airport has announced plans to expand Terminal 1. With the construction of a new pier and a central building complex, the terminal will gain capacity for an additional 6 million passengers per year. “The planned expansion is comparable to the construction of an entirely new airport…. Read the full press release

Popular Pokémon characters arrived at Changi Airport

Crowd at the launch of Changi Airport’s year-end festivities   SINGAPORE, 2016-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Changi Airport is the destination to be for all aspiring Pokémontrainers from Singapore and overseas as it becomes the lair for the pocket monsters that have taken the world by storm. Popular Pokémon characters – Pikachu and his… Read the full press release

Women in Transportation-Los Angeles (WTS) recognized Los Angeles World Airports as “Employer of the Year”

Los Angeles, California, 2016-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Women in Transportation-Los Angeles (WTS) has recognized Los Angeles World Airports as “Employer of the Year.”  The award, presented at the organization’s 30th Annual Scholarship and Awards dinner last night recognizes LAWA’s continued efforts to support and promote a diverse and inclusive workplace, as well as its… Read the full press release

Carlson Rezidor won in three award categories at the 17th edition of the Worldwide Hospitality Awards ceremony in Paris

Carlson Rezidor won in three award categories at the 17th edition of the Worldwide Hospitality Awards ceremony in Paris   Brussels, Belgium, 2016-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — On November 14th, at the 17th edition of the Worldwide Hospitality Awards ceremony in Paris, Carlson Rezidor stormed to victory in three award categories. The awards are a… Read the full press release

DSA Architects to design first of its kind five-star beach resort for Rezidor Hotel Group on Cape Verde Islands

DSA Architects to design first of its kind five-star beach resort for Rezidor Hotel Group on Cape Verde Islands   Brussels, Belgium, 2016-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the most dynamic hotel companies in the world and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, announces their very first resort… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport: New Shannon to Frankfurt route begins next summer

Shannon Airport: New Shannon to Frankfurt route begins next summer   Lufthansa announcement marks new departure for Shannon Airport SHANNON, Ireland, 2016-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Shannon Airport is set to get its first ever scheduled Lufthansa air service next summer when the airline introduces a new Shannon to Frankfurt route. The service will operate… Read the full press release

Fashion houses will present their best wares for the upcoming Christmas season at Shannon airport

Fashion houses will present their best wares for the upcoming Christmas season at Shannon airport   Leading outlets from across the region present in top-to-toe guide for Christmas season Top prize of flights for new Shannon-Stockholm service and much more up for grabs on the night SHANNON, Ireland, 2016-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Shannon will… Read the full press release

Qantas: successful hardware installation for inflight Wi-Fi on the trial aircraft

SYDNEY, 2016-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas customers are a step closer to experiencing world-leading inflight Wi-Fi, following the successful hardware installation on the trial aircraft last week. The Boeing 737-800 aircraft (registration VH-XZB) has re-entered commercial service, but will operate for a few months without the Wi-Fi being available. In the meantime, Qantas and… Read the full press release

Enterprise Rent-A-Car supports military families as part of the fourth annual Keys to Progress® program

ST. LOUIS, 2016-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Progressive® Insurance came together last week with the National Auto Body Council (NABC), and many others in the collision industry to support military members and their families as part of the fourth annual Keys to Progress® program. This year’s initiative provided more than 100 newly… Read the full press release

Australia-based Fly365.com the first OTA in Asia-Pacific region to implement Travelport Rich Content & Branding

Langley, U.K, 2016-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport (NYSE:TVPT), a leading travel commerce platform, today (15 November 2016) announces Australia-based Fly365.com as the first online travel agent (OTA) in the Asia-Pacific region to implement its innovative merchandising technology, Travelport Rich Content & Branding. With Rich Content & Branding, Fly365.com now offers its customers direct… Read the full press release

Matthew Powell appointed Managing Director for Travelport in the Middle East and South Asia

Matthew Powell appointed Managing Director for Travelport in the Middle East and South Asia   Langley, U.K, 2016-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport (NYSE: TVPT), a leading Travel Commerce Platform, has announced the appointment of Matthew Powell to the role of Managing Director in the Middle East and South Asia. Matthew’s Travelport career spans… Read the full press release

Local bus links by First Glasgow for the growing business community at Maxim Office Park

Aberdeen, Scotland, 2016-Nov-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The growing business community at Maxim Office Park is now being served by local bus links provided by First Glasgow. The First Glasgow network connects Motherwell, Wishaw, Holytown, Airdrie, Whifflet and Coatbridge with Maxim and Eurocentral, within an impressive 30-minute journey time. These new services offer increased transport… Read the full press release