• A new daily service linking Paris-Orly to New York-JFK; • Optimized connections to and from the French regions; • A new 330 sq. m. lounge at Paris-Orly; • Paris – New York, a 70–year history. PARIS, 2016-Jun-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Starting today, Air France is serving New York-JFK on departure from Paris-Orly with… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — For those looking to ‘go further’ for Father’s Day (Sunday June 19), British Airways has compiled a list of top ten European destinations for gift inspiration. To mark the day, the airline had fun re-naming some of its destinations on a departures board at Heathrow Terminal 5, to read;… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is offering the perfect Father’s Day gift idea for dads wanting to unleash their inner pilot with a 20 per cent discount on its full-motion flight simulator experiences. The airline is offering the Father’s Day discount on gift vouchers booked by June 19, 2016* for use during… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — With Rio 2016 just around the corner, daring British Airways crew members joined two Paralympians to hand glide onto Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Ipanema Beach to raise funds for the charity Dreamflight. The pilots and cabin crew, based out of Heathrow, had operated the London to Rio flight the… Read the full press release
Stars from the Indian film fraternity will experience Qatar Airways’ award-winning hospitality while attending IIFA in Spain DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is proud to be the official airline sponsor of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) celebrations, which recognise the most talented actors within the popular Indian film fraternity. The… Read the full press release
Alaska partnering with Uber to raise money, celebrate summer LGBT pride festivities SEATTLE, 2016-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines is celebrating Pride Month with a pledge to donate funds to the It Gets Better Project, in partnership with Uber. In addition, the airline is offering flight deals and giveaways, and participating in celebrations… Read the full press release
HONG KONG, 2016-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Dragonair today announced that it will join hands with Hyatt Hotels and Resorts to launch a regional collaboration, offering Hyatt-specialty restaurant inspired inflight menus by star chefs to Dragonair’s passengers. This is the first time Dragonair and Hyatt Hotels and Resorts have forged such an extensive collaboration across… Read the full press release
DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways and SriLankan Airlines, both members of the oneworld alliance, have strengthened their cooperation with a bilateral code-share relationship. Both airlines will code-share on each other’s flights between their respective hubs – Qatar Airways’ thrice daily Airbus A340-600 operations to Colombo and SriLankan Airlines’ daily Airbus A330-300 flight to Doha…. Read the full press release
BETHESDA, Md., 2016-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE:HST) (“Host Hotels” or the “Company”), the nation’s largest lodging real estate investment trust (“REIT”), today announced that it closed on the sale of three assets previously identified as under contract for approximately $175 million. The transactions comprised the Sheraton Santiago Hotel and… Read the full press release
Carrier to offer fares starting at $49 to Denver SAN FRANCISCO, 2016-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Boutique Air announced today that it will be initiating service between McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport (MCK) in McCook, NE to Denver International Airport (DEN) beginning June 1st. The airline was recently awarded the DOT Essential Air Service contract… Read the full press release
DUBAI, UAE & MCLEAN, Va., 2016-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Worldwide‘s (NYSE:HLT) luxury brand of iconic landmark hotels, today announced the signing of a management agreement with Ward Holdings to open a property in the Middle East’s leading gateway for capital and investment, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). Waldorf… Read the full press release
Novosibirsk, Russia, 2016-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a member of the oneworld® global aviation alliance®, increases the number of flight destinations and opens a flight on the route Moscow — Taraz (Kazakhstan) from 5 June 2016. Flights to Taraz will be operated from 5 June 2016 once a week on Sundays on modern Airbus A319… Read the full press release
Novosibirsk, Russia, 2016-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a member of the oneworld® global aviation alliance®, announces launching of regular flights Moscow — Ibiza from 3 June 2016. S7 Airlines will perform direct flights to Ibiza every week on Fridays. Departure from the Moscow Domodedovo Airport at 19:20, arrival at 23:10 local time. Return… Read the full press release
Novosibirsk, Russia, 2016-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a member of the oneworld® global aviation alliance®, opens new regular flights from Novosibirsk to Krasnodar and Mineralnye Vody. From 1 June 2016 S7 Airlines will operate direct flights from Novosibirsk to Krasnodar three times a week – on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. From 5 June 2016… Read the full press release
Seventh Florida hotel for boutique leader to incorporate restaurant from Italian Michelin-starred chef Silvia Baracchi, slated for early 2018 opening SAN FRANCISCO, 2016-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants announced today it will manage a new, luxury lifestyle boutique hotel in Tampa, Florida, that will incorporate a restaurant from Michelin-starred Tuscan chef Silvia… Read the full press release
Nova Scotia, Canada, 2016-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Passengers flying out of Halifax Stanfield now have a new option for non-stop travel to Germany. Condor begins weekly service to Munich, today, Friday, June 3 until October, 2016. “We’re delighted Condor has added this new non-stop service to Bavaria’s capital,” says Joyce Carter, Halifax International Airport… Read the full press release
Transaction is a conversion of options that will increase the Canadian carrier’s fleet to 45 Q400 aircraft TORONTO, 2016-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today that Calgary-based WestJet Encore Ltd. has signed a firm order for nine Q400 turboprops. The transaction is a conversion of options booked by the airline’s parent company… Read the full press release
SWISS-liveried CS100 aircraft transports Star Alliance CEOs, executives and media, impressing all with the aircraft’s performance, low noise levels and its spacious and comfortable cabin Innovative C Series aircraft designed to deliver unparalleled economic advantage to operators and to open up new opportunities for single-aisle aircraft operations Outstanding fuel efficiency, along with low emissions and… Read the full press release
Crowne Plaza Accelerate Plan Set to Build on Brand’s Momentum in the Region ATLANTA, 2016-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announced today a $200 million investment in Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts in the Americas region. The Crowne Plaza Accelerate plan, which will run for… Read the full press release
Opening ceremony features a spectacular show AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, 2016-Jun-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Jaz Amsterdam celebrated its official opening in a perfect setting. With the instruments tuned, the sound system checked and the choreography thoroughly rehearsed, the venue was packed with fans and those about to become fans. Located right next door to the Amsterdam… Read the full press release
LOS ANGELES, 2016-Jun-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions, announced the launch of its guest mobile app. The app is currently available for Oakwood Worldwide guests currently staying, or with reservations for a stay, in the United States. The Oakwood Worldwide® Guest Mobile App… Read the full press release
SINGAPORE, 2016-Jun-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Asia Pacific Ltd., which manages the finest serviced apartments for business and leisure travelers, announced the appointment of Jon Loeffelholz as the new General Manager to oversee five Oakwood properties in Japan. In his new role, Loeffelholz will oversee the running of Oakwood Residence Akasaka, Oakwood Residence Aoyama,… Read the full press release
A family trail and new displays explore the lives of monks and villagers from Castle Acre in Norfolk. Swindon, ENGLAND, 2016-Jun-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The project tells the story of Castle Acre Priory near King’s Lynn, alongside the village and the people who lived there. The Priory is one of the best known… Read the full press release
Airbus A321 with special livery of the Austrian Football Association (ÖFB) Photos of ÖFB team players, a football on the tail fin and the word “Tooooor!” (= “goooooal”) are displayed on the belly of the aircraft in addition to the lettering “myDreamteam” timelapse video affixing of the livery VIENNA, 2016-Jun-03 — /Travel PR News/ —… Read the full press release
Great savings of up to 20% on flights to destinations across the airline’s extensive domestic network MUMBAI, 2016-Jun-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, today announced special offers on Economy and Première fares as part of its #GetMore campaign. The five-day #GetMore offer will allow flyers to avail substantial savings of… Read the full press release
HONG KONG, 2016-Jun-02 — /Travel PR News/ — This October, in a first for the city, The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong will host exclusive classes, one-to-one private therapy sessions, and a weekend retreat package, led by the renowned Naam Yoga pioneer, Anastasia Williams. The first to introduce Naam and Harmonyum Healing to Australia and now… Read the full press release
HONG KONG, 2016-Jun-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Sanya is delighted to announce that it will be hosting the ever popular MO Kid’s Camp for a seventh consecutive year. From 1 July until 31 August 2016 the resort will be offering children aged 4 to 12 the chance to join the exclusive MO Kid’s… Read the full press release
Emirates continues to offer travellers choice, transparency and convenience by providing full content via all Amadeus channels MADRID, SPAIN, 2016-Jun-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates and Amadeus today announce the renewal of their distribution agreement to ensure that the airline’s full inventory of fares and flights is made available to Amadeus-connected travel agencies and… Read the full press release
LANGLEY, UK, 2016-Jun-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport (NYSE: TVPT), a leading travel commerce platform recently hosted its Travelport Technology Day, ‘Learn with Travelport’. The travel-agency focussed seminars in Moscow and St. Petersburg, gathered 50 of Russia’s key travel industry players, including leading travel agencies and travel management companies. The seminars, combined with interactive… Read the full press release
SINGAPORE, 2016-Jun-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Agoda, one of the world’s leading accommodation sites and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), announced today the results of its most recent Travel Smart study, which shows the top growing European destinations for Asian travelers. Though Asian travelers still love Paris and London, bookings in smaller European cities… Read the full press release