Lisbon, Portugal, 2016-May-27 — /Travel PR News/ — TAP is the newest airline to operate Embraer’s E-Jets in Europe. Yesterday, the company launched scheduled flights with the E190 jet, from Lisbon to various destinations of its intra-European network. The first flight, TP488, was from Lisbon to Nice, in France. The airline began to incorporate nine… Read the full press release
Geneva, Switzerland, 2016-May-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Embraer Executive Jets announced during a press conference today that Across, Mexico’s premium business aviation services provider, signed a firm order for 23 business jets. The contract comprises the purchase of eight Legacy 500, eight Phenom 300 and seven Phenom 100E jets, with an estimated value of over… Read the full press release
HMSHost to continue delivering Starbucks® beverages and food to Portland travelers PORTLAND, OR, 2016-May-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Global restaurateur HMSHost, in partnership with JV Ventures, has been awarded a 10-year contract by the Port of Portland to continue serving Starbucks® coffee to the millions of travelers making their way through Portland International Airport each… Read the full press release
NASHVILLE, TN, 2016-May-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Fresh, local, sustainable food was celebrated today at Nashville International Airport at the grand opening of Berry Field Bistro, a new restaurant by global restaurateur HMSHost. This new restaurant brings a unique opportunity for travelers to enjoy the wholesome quality of Tennessee products, right in the airport’s Concourse C… Read the full press release
Bangkok, 2016-May-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited announces its new service linking Bangkok and Danang, Vietnam. The airline will offer four flights a week (Monday, Wednesday Friday and Saturday) with a 138-seater Airbus A319 aircraft. Mr.Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth, President of Bangkok Airways PCL said, “Bangkok Airways is pleased to offer this new service… Read the full press release
BANGKOK, 2016-May-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Bangkok Airways (PG) recently announced a new codeshare agreement with Austrian Airlines, Austria’s flag carrier (OS), increasing its code share partners to 21. The new partnership will seamlessly enable passengers of Austrian Airlines to connect with world-class tourist destinations in Thailand and Cambodia. As a result, new destinations in… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2016-May-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts, , the world’s largest independent hotel brand, welcomed 34 properties across 15 countries to its brand portfolio in the first fourth months of the year, giving travelers even more options for experiencing #ThePreferredLife in 2016. As newly branded members, all 34 hotels now extend additional… Read the full press release
Shannon, Ireland, 2016-May-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Shannon Airport will next month raise the curtain on a newly upgraded Transit Lounge and European departure gates following the completion of a €3m enhancement. The upgrade works are part of a wider capital investment programme to enhance the passenger experience at the historic terminal building, which over… Read the full press release
UNDERLYING NET PROFIT* INCREASES 53% ON 21% PASSENGER GROWTH Budapest, Hungary, 2016-May-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air Holdings Plc (“Wizz Air” or the “Company”), the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe [ 1 ], today announces its audited results for the full year ended 31 March 2016 (“FY2016” or “F16”). Full year to 31… Read the full press release
New York, NY, 2016-May-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is taking steps to serve the nearly 5 million people who will travel by air, car or rail during the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, the traditional start of the summer travel season. The agency is taking proactive measures… Read the full press release
Edinburgh, Scotland, 2016-May-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The new lead heritage body which cares for, protects and promotes the historic environment will make the announcement today (24 May) at the launch of the organisation’s first corporate plan in Paisley, which sets out its strategy for the historic environment. The funding, which is distributed through Historic… Read the full press release
Novosibirsk, Russia, 2016-May-26 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a member of the oneworld® global aviation alliance®, became an official partner of the National Championship WorldSkills Russia 2016, the championship final takes place in Moscow from 23 to 27 May. WorldSkills is an international non-commercial movement aimed at enhancing the prestige of production workers’ professions… Read the full press release
Novosibirsk, Russia, 2016-May-26 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Group1 member airlines summarized the results of their activity in April 2016. During the last month the airlines transported 892 500 passengers, which is 21% more, than in April 2015. Main growth was still indicated on domestic routes. In April 682 860 passengers took flights of the airlines, which… Read the full press release
Aberdeen, Scotland, 2016-May-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The first phase of Aberdeen International Airport’s ambitious £20 million terminal transformation project is underway. The redevelopment will see a 50% extension of the existing terminal – the biggest upgrade since it first opened in 1977 – along with new equipment and facilities including domestic and international baggage… Read the full press release
DALLAS, TX, 2016-May-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® will celebrate Global Wellness Day with a range of special programming based around exercise, healthy eating and spiritual teachings. Taking place on June 11, 2016, Global Wellness Day is an annual, international initiative dedicated to living well. Twelve of Rosewood’s hotels and resorts will… Read the full press release
Guests will be near golf courses and shopping GILBERT, Ariz. and MCLEAN, Va., 2016-May-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Worldwide‘s (NYSE: HLT) Hampton by Hilton brand, the global mid-priced hotel that serves value-conscious and quality-driven travelers around the world, today announced the opening of its newest property, Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Phoenix East Mesa…. Read the full press release
Fort Lauderdale, FL, 2016-May-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Silversea has set three new Culinary Expedition Voyages for 2016 and 2017. Designed for the adventurous traveller who is also a culinary explorer at heart, these theme-focused expedition cruises aboard the all-suite, 132-guest Silver Explorer offer an array of complimentary culinary and wine events on board and… Read the full press release
Europe’s largest regional airline celebrates inaugural flight of new international route under UK Government’s Regional Air Connectivity Fund DEVON, ENGLAND, 2016-May-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Dundee Airport rolled out the purple carpet today (23rd May 2016) and colourful ‘Oor Wullies’ characters lined up for an unusual welcome salute to celebrate the inaugural flight of Flybe’s… Read the full press release
Leading regional airline benefits from popular ‘Kids Under 7’ free entry deal following earlier success that drove significant passenger growth DEVON, ENGLAND, 2016-May-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has extended its exclusive partnership with Disneyland® Paris for the hugely popular ‘Kids Under 7 Go Free’ entry offer to Europe’s leading… Read the full press release
Norwegian has signed an agreement to lease two new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners to be delivered in spring 2018. With this new agreement, the company’s long-haul fleet will consist of 42 Dreamliners by 2020. Norwegian also exercises 8 of its 100 Boeing 737 MAX8 purchase options. Fornebu, Norway, 2016-May-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian continues to expand… Read the full press release
Norwegian’s award-winning low-cost transatlantic flights continue as Las Vegas becomes eighth US destination LONDON, 2016-May-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian is continuing the expansion of its trailblazing low-cost long-haul network by launching a new direct route to the bright lights of Las Vegas from London Gatwick. Norwegian passengers don’t need to be high rollers to… Read the full press release
MUMBAI, 2016-May-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, will offer sandwiches and doughnuts from internationally renowned food brands Subway and Krispy Kreme onboard select flights, adding a new dimension to the airline’s already delectable menu of in-flight delicacies. Subway’s trademark submarine sandwiches, available in both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, and Krispy… Read the full press release
New Offerings Include WB+ Alpine Hiking Checkpoints, Guided Whistler Lakes Bike Tours and Expanded Mountain Education Speaker Series WHISTLER, BC, 2016-May-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The mercury is rising which means summer activities at Whistler Blackcomb are heating up. This summer Whistler Blackcomb in unveiling a number of new offerings to make its signature PEAK… Read the full press release
Thrill Engineer and University Professor Brendan Walker Concludes Royal Caribbean International Will Astound Adrenaline Junkies MIAMI, 2016-May-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International’s Harmony of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship, claims another record as home to the tallest slide and most exhilarating adventure at sea: Ultimate Abyss. The hair-raising, 10-story slide… Read the full press release
Kansas City, MO, 2016-May-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines announced today it will begin service between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and San Antonio International Airport (SAT) on November 6, 2016 with one daily nonstop flight. The service will be operated with Boeing 737 aircraft. Tickets are available for purchase at Southwest.com. Ranked by… Read the full press release
Agreement aims to increase travel, trade with Israel’s largest airport ATLANTA, 2016-May-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) officials will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with their counterparts from Tel Aviv Ben-Gurion International Airport (TLV) on Tuesday, May 24. The agreement will allow both airports to share their expertise and experience… Read the full press release
Nonstop Flights to San Jose, CA Starting in November 2016 Baltimore, MD, 2016-May-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines announced its November 2016 schedule update today, including new nonstop service between Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport and San Jose, CA. The daily transcontinental service between BWI Marshall and Mineta San Jose International Airport is… Read the full press release
Giant-sized watering can showcases tropical plants linked to destinations. Bristol, UK, 2016-May-24 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of the Chelsea Fringe Festival, Bristol Airport will play host to Cleeve Nursery’s giant-sized watering can in the main check-in area of the terminal from Wednesday for a four week period. What’s believed to be the world’s… Read the full press release
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2016-May-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines, the fastest growing and the largest African airline, is pleased to announce that it has won the African Aviation ‘African Airline of the Year’ Award for 2016 during the 25th Anniversary African Aviation Air Finance Africa Conference & Exhibition and African Aviation Summit held on… Read the full press release
BERLIN, 2016-May-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Under the slogan “The Art of Travelling”, the Berlin airline with the global network is showcasing its Business Class service in its first pop-up store, situated in the prestigious Bikini Berlin concept mall in the heart of the German capital. Opening for two weeks from May 21 to June 4,… Read the full press release