BANGKOK, 2016-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Asia Pacific destinations welcomed almost 577 million international visitors during calendar year 2015 – an increase of 24 million arrivals compared to the previous year. The figures are contained in the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Annual Tourism Monitor 2016 Final Edition. It shows that across the entire Asia… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Travelers
First Solent announces £3m investment for 17 new state-of-the-art vehicles on its Eclipse fleet
Aberdeen, Scotland, 2016-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Customers travelling on the Bus Rapid Transport link between Fareham and Gosport will soon be travelling in brand-new, state-of-the-art vehicles after bus operator, First Solent, unveiled a £3m investment in 17 new vehicles. The 17 new high-spec vehicles, which all come fitted with free wi-fi, USB charging… Read the full press release
Lufthansa Group airlines will link 255 destinations in 101 countries during 2016/2017 winter flight timetable
Frankfurt, Germany, 2016-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The airlines in the Lufthansa group – Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa and Swiss International Air Lines – will be even a more attractive option for winter holidaymakers and business travellers this winter. As always, passengers can rely on the high standard of service, quality and… Read the full press release
Wizz Air reaches 2 million passengers to and from Targu Mures in Romania
Budapest, Hungary, 2016-Oct-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe and Romania’s largest airline, today (05/10/2016) celebrates a major milestone of 2 million passengers to and from Targu Mures as well as 10 years of presence at the Transylvania International Airport. The first WIZZ flight took off… Read the full press release
Latvian low-cost airline Air Baltic returns to Aberdeen International Airport with a route to Riga for summer 2017
Aberdeen, Scotland, 2016-Oct-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Latvian low-cost airline Air Baltic today (5 October) announced its return to Aberdeen International Airport with a route to Riga for summer 2017. The airline, which hasn’t flown from Aberdeen since September 2014, will operate three flights a week to the Latvian capital from May to September next… Read the full press release
Qantas becomes ongoing food donor of OzHarvest, Australia’s leading food rescue organisation
Qantas donates 35 tonnes of food, signs up as ongoing OzHarvest food donor SYDNEY, Australia, 2016-Oct-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas has signed up as an ongoing food donor of Australia’s leading food rescue organisation, OzHarvest, after a successful one year trial that resulted in 35 tonnes of food being redistributed to people in… Read the full press release
Qantas Frequent Flyer members can now earn Qantas Points when booking with Airbnb through qantas.com
SYDNEY, Australia, 2016-Oct-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas and Airbnb have come together in a world-first partnership to give Qantas Frequent Flyer members the opportunity to earn Qantas Points when they book their Airbnb accommodation through qantas.com. Australia’s national carrier and the accommodation leader have partnered to reward Qantas Frequent Flyer’s 11.4 million members with… Read the full press release
ANA HOLDINGS listed at Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index
TOKYO, 2016-Oct-05 — /Travel PR News/ — ANA HOLDINGS (hereafter ANA HD) is pleased to announce it has been selected for the Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index. This index is part of the internationally recognized Dow Jones Sustainability Indices* (DJSI), which track the stock performance of the world’s leading companies in terms of economic, environmental… Read the full press release
ANA invites artists to join “Paint the Plane Contest” to commemorate the deployment of Airbus A380 to its Tokyo-Honolulu route
Airline welcomes designs with the inspiration of Hawaii Grand Prize winner will receive ANA roundtrip tickets between Tokyo and Honolulu TOKYO, 2016-Oct-05 — /Travel PR News/ — ANA, Japan’s largest airline, will upgrade the aircraft on its Tokyo-Honolulu route to the spacious, double-decker Airbus A380 starting in spring 2019. To commemorate the deployment of these three… Read the full press release
Rotorua Canopy Tours wins Air New Zealand Supreme Tourism Award
AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 2016-Oct-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Rotorua Canopy Tours has taken home New Zealand’s tourism industry’s highest accolade, the Air New Zealand Supreme Tourism Award. The 2016 New Zealand Tourism Awards were announced at a black-tie dinner in Auckland (29.9.16) attended by more than 300 industry leaders and supporters. Mixing thrills and conservation,… Read the full press release
Norwegian launches its summer 2017 low-cost flights to the U.S.
LONDON, 2016-Oct-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Low-cost airline Norwegian has put on sale its summer 2017 low-cost flights to the U.S. from as little as £149 one way. For those pondering a trip across the pond, Norwegian has now made 360,000 transatlantic seats available for travel next summer from Gatwick as the airline continues to… Read the full press release
Brand new city tour that includes on-board gourmet dining launches in Edinburgh
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND, 2016-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Edinburgh residents and visitors to the Scottish capital are being treated to a tasty new city experience as a brand new city tour, that includes on-board gourmet dining, is launched yesterday (Thursday 29 September). The new Red Bus Bistro is a fully staffed, vintage 1966 Routemaster bus,… Read the full press release
The Big Five Questions: Scottish Tourism Alliance launched new initiative to support tourism businesses
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND, 2016-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — A new campaign which supports tourism businesses in delivering the sector’s ambition to grow by £1bn by 2020 has launched today in Edinburgh. ‘The Big Five Questions’ invites businesses across Scotland to ask themselves questions relating to their customers, online presence, performance and productivity. Relevant advice, tools and… Read the full press release
Linthill House in the Scottish Borders re-opened as self-catering holiday accommodation following extensive refurbishment
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND, 2016-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — AN 18th century house once famed for its ceilidhs and parties has been brought back to life following a two -year renovation project. Linthill House near Melrose in the Scottish Borders opened its doors as self-catering holiday accommodation at the end of May. VisitScotland has welcomed the investment… Read the full press release
Changi Airport steps up its productivity and safety drive in the airfield with new and improved runway maintenance processes
SINGAPORE, 2016-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Changi Airport is stepping up its productivity and safety drive in the airfield with new and improved runway maintenance processes. These include the cutting of grooves, and the use of a stronger asphalt mix to resurface the airport’s runways. Runway grooving to enhance surface drainage The surface of… Read the full press release
Julie Saunders appointed as Chef Concierge at Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC
The newest leader of the Hotel’s Concierge team was named Where Magazine Silver Plume Concierge of the Year in 2016 Washington, DC, 2016-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Julie Saunders has been appointed as Chef Concierge at Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC, the only Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five-Diamond hotel in the nation’s capital. Saunders, who… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways announces exciting collection of family-favourite movies on board this October
Qatar Airways premieres Disney/Pixar Finding Dory on its award-winning in-flight entertainment platform DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Passengers travelling with Qatar Airways in October can look forward to an exciting collection of family-favourite movies from film power-house Disney/Pixar, to enjoy during their journey. Available from October, Qatar Airways will premiere the critically acclaimed… Read the full press release
Gear up for the winter at Whistler Blackcomb’s Turkey Sale on October 7 – 10
Featuring Upcycled Art From Ski Heaven WHISTLER, BC, 2016-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Snow on the mountain tops, changing leaves, pumpkin spice lattes, and the Turkey Sale – all of these are sure signs that fall is in full swing and winter is right around the corner. From October 7 – 10, keen skiers and… Read the full press release
British Airways menu for short-haul flights to include Marks & Spencer premium food range
Two great British brands partner to provide Food on the Move for short-haul fliers Airline is acting on feedback and giving customers the choice and quality they’ve asked for. Options selected are M&S customer favourites chosen for their flavour at altitude Everything on the food menu priced at under £5 – ranging from just £1… Read the full press release
Alaska Airlines launches daily nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Havana, Cuba on Jan. 5, 2017
Tickets for the daily, nonstop Los Angeles-Havana flight are now on sale at alaskaair.com SEATTLE, 2016-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines will launch historic new flying to Havana, Cuba on Jan. 5, 2017. The daily nonstop flight from Los Angeles is among the first regularly scheduled commercial flights to the island country in… Read the full press release
IHG and NOVUM Hotel Group sign Multiple Development Agreement for 20 hotels across Europe
Multiple Development Agreement will see the companies develop winning portfolio of brands across Europe This is NOVUM Hotel Group and IHG’s first MDA together DENHAM, UK, 2016-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, and NOVUM Hotel Group, (NOVUM Group), one of the largest hotel groups… Read the full press release
Wizz Air announces new service from Bucharest to Lamezia Terme, Italy
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, 2016-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe and Romania’s largest airline, today announced a new low-fare routes from its Bucharest base. The newest WIZZ service will connect the Romanian Capital with Lamezia Terme in the south of Italy, from 26 March 2017 with two… Read the full press release
Wizz Air announces connection from Craiova to Paris Beauvais and Venice Treviso
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, 2016-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe and Romania’s largest airline, today announced two new low-fare routes from its Craiova base. The newest WIZZ services connect Craiova with Paris Beauvais and Venice Treviso, both commencing in March 2017 with two weekly flights. Seats on… Read the full press release
Wizz Air announces two new routes from Warsaw to Eilat in Israel and Billund in Denmark
EILAT IN THE WIZZ NETWORK BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, 2016-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced two new routes from Warsaw to Eilat in Israel and Billund in Denmark. The newest WIZZ services will commence in December 2016 and March 2017, respectively, both with two weekly… Read the full press release
Wizz Air launches new Cadet Program in partnership with BAA Training
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, 2016-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced the launch of a new Wizz Air Cadet Program in partnership with BAA Training. BAA Training was selected to provide tailored training solutions for WIZZ’s significant demand for future pilots. The five year agreement will… Read the full press release
LAX opens brand-new $148-million facility, the Terminal 4 Connector
Los Angeles, California, 2016-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — M illions of LAX passengers will now reach their connecting flights more quickly and conveniently, thanks to a brand-new, $148-million facility at the airport. The Terminal 4 Connector is a new piece of the LAX Central Terminal Area that connects the airport’s south side terminals — Terminals… Read the full press release
LAX recognized at the 2016 ACI World Annual Conference for achieving Airport Carbon Accreditation
Los Angeles, California, 2016-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) was recognized at the 2016 Airports Council International (ACI) World Annual Conference for recently achieving Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) at Level 2 Reduction. The ACA program recognizes airports worldwide that have committed to managing their carbon footprint through measurement and reduction with… Read the full press release
Shannon Airport to add Sir Michael Parkinson to its ‘Wall of Fame’
Shannon, Ireland, 2016-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Shannon Airport is about to add another famous name to its ‘Wall of Fame’ after one of the world’s most famous TV chat show hosts, Sir Michael Parkinson, touched down ahead of an appearance tonight at the Lime Tree Theatre in Limerick. The photograph of arguably Britain’s greatest… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC hosted 36th annual Race to Beat Cancer 5K; raised more than USD 180,000 for cancer research
Washington, DC, 2016-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — On Saturday September 17, 2016, Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC hosted the 36th annual Race to Beat Cancer 5K. The event raised more than USD 180,000 for cancer research at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. A total of 921 participants and 147 volunteers that included families, competitive runners, corporate… Read the full press release
Dubai Airports to expand the number of A380 contact stands at Dubai International’s (DXB) Concourse C
Dubai, UAE, 2016-Sep-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai Airports has announced it has commissioned work on a project that will expand the number of A380 contact stands at Dubai International’s (DXB) Concourse C to enable the facility to accommodate Emirates’ growing fleet of superjumbos. The project will increase the number of Code F gates (A380… Read the full press release