Lufthansa to retire its Boeing 737 fleet service after 48 years

An almost 50-year era comes to an end Lufthansa played a key role in the development of the B737 A standard continental fleet with Airbus A320 family in future FRANKFURT, Germany, 2016-Nov-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Today, 31 October, Lufthansa is saying goodbye to its Boeing 737 fleet after 48 years.  This marks the… Read the full press release

This Movember First York staff to grow moustaches in support of national charity, Prostate Cancer UK

Aberdeen, Scotland, 2016-Nov-01 — /Travel PR News/ — This month, staff from bus operator, First York, will be growing moustaches in the name of Movember, and to show the business’ support, and to encourage customers to get behind the charity, 50 buses will feature unique “bus-taches”. With thousands of “Mo Bros” and “Mo Sistas” expected to… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo appoints Roger Perez as Director of Food and Beverage

Costa Rica, 2016-Nov-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Seasoned hospitality veteran and Mexico native Roger Perez has been appointed as Director of Food and Beverage for Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo. Prior to joining Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica, Perez held operational positions with Starwood, Accor and Princess Cruises in exotic locales… Read the full press release

Hainan Airlines set to launch direct flights between Brussels Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport

The Chinese airline Hainan Airlines will launch direct flights between Brussels Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport in the course of 2017. The new direct flight will facilitate existing investment and export opportunities for both countries and also create new ones. During the official visit led by Prime Minister Charles Michel, Hainan Airlines and Brussels… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways starts daily regularly-scheduled Airbus A350 service to London Heathrow

Airline now offers the best of fleet across its six daily direct flights between Doha’s Hamad International Airport and London Heathrow Thousands of Facebook fans tuned in to watch a live tour of the aircraft before the its return journey to Doha DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Oct-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways’ first daily regularly-scheduled Airbus… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways named Best Full Service Airline in Western Asia at Future Travel Experience (FTE) Asia Awards 2016

Qatar Airways was awarded the accolade as more than 3,000 travel industry leaders attended the Future Travel Experience Asia Expo 2016 DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Oct-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has been named Best Full Service Airline in Western Asia for the second year in a row at the Future Travel Experience (FTE) Asia Awards… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways delivered 1.4 per cent improvement in fuel efficiency in 2015/2016 compared to the prior year

Qatar Airways’ commitment to sustainability results in increased fuel efficiency and the recycling of more than one third of waste at Hamad International Airport Qatar’s national airline is a proud signatory to the United for Wildlife Transport Industry Declaration, committed to stopping the illegal transportation of endangered wildlife DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Oct-31 — /Travel PR News/… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to expand code-share agreement with British Airways

The partnership expansion comes shortly after the announcement of a new joint business between the two leading carriers DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Oct-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to announce an expanded code-share agreement with British Airways, which from today will provide travellers with a wider choice of flights and an enhanced network. With… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to increase its Business Class seat capacity to Johannesburg

Award-winning airline increases Business Class seats to Johannesburg by nearly 40 per cent Upgraded service will operate on one of Qatar Airways’ double-daily flights to Johannesburg DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Oct-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Due to increasing customer demand, Qatar Airways will boost its premium offering to Johannesburg increasing its Business Class seat capacity by nearly 40… Read the full press release

Spirit adds new daily nonstop service between Newark and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Orlando International Airport (MCO)

DAILY NONSTOP FLIGHTS BETWEEN NEWARK AND FORT LAUDERDALE AND ORLANDO BEGIN TODAY; MYRTLE BEACH FLIGHTS START MARCH 9, 2017 MIRAMAR, Fla., 2016-Oct-31 — /Travel PR News/ — A winter escape from the Big Apple to Florida’s attractions and beaches just got a lot more affordable! Spirit Airlines begins service today at the Newark Liberty International Airport… Read the full press release

British Airways introduces Liberty London wash bags to customers flying in First

LONDON, 2016-Oct-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Top British brand Liberty London has created an exclusive range of washbags for customers flying in First with British Airways. The sleek, slim and stylish washbags feature a contemporary look using a range of carefully chosen prints from Liberty London’s vast textiles archive, updated for today’s modern traveller. The… Read the full press release

British Airways launches new service from Gatwick to Fort Lauderdale from July 6, 2017

LONDON, 2016-Oct-28 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is launching a new service to Fort Lauderdale from July 6, 2017. It will be the airline’s third route from Gatwick to Florida, and its fourth service to the ‘sunshine state’. One of the largest cities in Florida, which is situated just 28 miles north of Miami,… Read the full press release

Qantas 787-9 Dreamliner with new cabins designed to maximise comfort for the longer distances

SYDNEY, 2016-Oct-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas has unveiled what customers onboard its flagship 787-9 Dreamliner can expect when the aircraft arrives in a year’s time. The Qantas Dreamliner will seat 236 passengers across Business, Premium Economy and Economy cabins in a layout that has been designed to maximise comfort for the longer distances the… Read the full press release

Qantas Frequent Flyer members in Australia to earn two Qantas Points for every dollar they spend with Deliveroo

SYDNEY, 2016-Oct-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The Frequent Flyer program of Australia’s ‘Flying Kangaroo’ has teamed up with a ‘roo’ of a different kind to give its members a new opportunity to be rewarded. Qantas Frequent Flyer members in Australia will now be able to earn two Qantas Points for every dollar they spend with… Read the full press release

Qantas to operate “Spring Racing Revitalisation” pop-up inside the Qantas Club at Melbourne Airport

MELBOURNE, 2016-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas will help customers travelling from Melbourne to freshen up after race-day events at the Spring Racing Carnival this year. Qantas will operate a “Spring Racing Revitalisation” pop-up inside the Qantas Club at Melbourne Airport, which will bring indulgences like massages that are usually offered in Qantas’ First Lounges… Read the full press release

Heathrow’s Development Director Phil Wilbraham: British businesses of all sizes would benefit from Heathrow expansion

LONDON, 2016-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — In the first speech since the Government’s decision to expand Britain’s hub airport at Heathrow, Heathrow’s Development Director Phil Wilbraham will confirm British businesses of all sizes would benefit from expansion from day one. Speaking at London Build 2016, he will announce that the airport would begin signing initial contracts with… Read the full press release

Holiday Inn’s 12th hotel in Australia to open late 2017 in St Marys, Greater Sydney

Australia’s 12th Holiday Inn to welcome guests from late 2017 Denham, United Kingdom, 2016-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ —InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) and St Marys Rugby League Club have signed a franchise agreement for a 123-room, new build Holiday Inn hotel in St Marys, Greater Sydney. Holiday Inn Sydney St Marys, scheduled to open in… Read the full press release

Malaysia: InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) to develop new 288-room Holiday Inn & Suites on mainland Penang

Denham, United Kingdom, 2016-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Exopuri Development Sdn Bhd to develop a new 288-room Holiday Inn & Suites on mainland Penang. The hotel will be strategically located in the bustling commercial district of Prai,… Read the full press release

Ascend Hotel Collection adds enVision Hotel St. Paul South in St. Paul, MN to its growing portfolio

enVision Hotels expands “mini-brand” with newly renovated property ST. PAUL, Minn., 2016-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (Oct. 25, 2016), the Ascend Hotel Collection from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, welcomed enVision Hotel St. Paul South in St. Paul, MN, the newest addition to its growing portfolio…. Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines launches daily non-stop Singapore-San Francisco service

SINGAPORE, 2016-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines has launched its new Singapore-San Francisco service, linking Singapore with the US West Coast on a non-stop basis. The new flights will be operated daily using Airbus A350-900 aircraft. The inaugural flight, SQ32, departed Singapore Changi Airport at 0925hrs local time yesterday and arrived at San Francisco… Read the full press release

Jet Airways to offer more relaxing, comfortable and luxurious flying experience to guests with introduction of its wide-body jetliners

B777s to seamlessly connect five leading global financial hubs with consistent service MUMBAI, India, 2016-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, is set to introduce its wide-body jetliners on additional key international routes in a move that will help it significantly enhance capacity at a time of rising demand on these… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines inaugurates once weekly flights to Havana, Cuba

• One weekly flight to Havana, Cuba with a Boeing 767 • Caribbean area included in the flight offering for the first time in six years • Four long-haul tourist destinations in the 2016/17 winter flight schedule VIENNA, Austria, 2016-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Starting today Austrian Airlines will serve yet another long-haul tourist… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines announces the appointment of Tamara Christ as Head of Legal Affairs & Compliance

VIENNA, Austria, 2016-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Tamara Maria Christ (34) will assume the position of Head of Legal Affairs & Compliance as of December 1, 2016. In this position she will serve as Secretary General and Chief Legal Officer of Austrian Airlines, succeeding Stefan Mara, who took on new Group-level responsibilities at Lufthansa in… Read the full press release

Wizz Air expands operations in Warsaw with 7th based aircarft at Chopin Airport

BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2016-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe announced today that it will base a seventh aircraft at its Warsaw base. From June 2017 the airline will start operating seven new services connecting Warsaw with four Central and Eastern European capitals, Bratislava, Bucharest, Kiev* and… Read the full press release

Moxy Berlin celebrated its opening with an epic party inspired by music, dance and art of Berlin

Berlin, Germany, 2016-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Moxy Hotels, Marriott International’s experiential hotel brand, hosted an epic party inspired by the prolific nightlife culture in Berlin, showcasing the music, dance, art and sexual expression that are the lifeblood of the city, October 20, 2016. Moxy Berlin, located between the buzzing Mitte and the ceaselessly hip Friedrichshain districts, was the… Read the full press release

Ritz-Carlton Hotel contributes to global efforts to revive honeybee population by housing them in their properties

From the panhandle of sunny Florida on the east coast of the United States, to Berlin, Germany, five exquisite properties of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company house honeybees as extensions of their Community Footprints programs and continued commitment to environmental sustainability efforts. Bethesda, Maryland, 2016-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The first hotel of The Ritz-Carlton portfolio… Read the full press release

Enterprise Rent-A-Car offers convenient and affordable rental vehicles in Chicago’s Wicker Park/Bucktown neighborhood

CHICAGO,  2016-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — As more and more residents and business owners are drawn to Chicago’s Wicker Park/Bucktown neighborhood, local housing, retail and transportation options grow in complexity and diversity. Apartment and condominium properties are being redeveloped. New shops, restaurants and galleries are emerging. And Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Enterprise CarShare locations offer flexibility,… Read the full press release

Enterprise Truck Rental opens its first location in Hawaii near main airport and cruise port

HONOLULU, 2016-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Enterprise Truck Rental opened its first location in Hawaii this month. The new branch – located at 3250 Ualena Street in Honolulu – is close to the city’s main airport and cruise port, providing convenience and accessibility for truck rental customers. Enterprise Truck Rental is a service of Enterprise… Read the full press release

Enterprise Holdings inducted into the Military Spouse Employment Partnership

ST. LOUIS, 2016-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Enterprise Holdings, the largest car rental company in the world as measured by revenue, fleet and employees, was inducted this week into the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP). The Department of Defense (DoD) program addresses unemployment of military spouses by connecting them with more than 335 partner employers committed… Read the full press release