• New Flyrobic video on the inflight program of medium and long-haul flights from June • Exercises developed by Lufthansa’s medical service • First presentation at the opening of the satellite terminal in Munich Cologne, Germany, 2016-Apr-28 — /Travel PR News/ — In order for Lufthansa passengers to arrive relaxed even after longer flights, a new… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Travelers
Earth Day: Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) reaffirms its commitment and efforts toward environmental stewardship
Washington DC, 2016-Apr-28 — /Travel PR News/ — In recognition of this year’s Earth Day, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) today reaffirms its commitment and efforts toward environmental stewardship. The cruise industry takes seriously its great responsibility to preserve and protect the environment, which is fundamental to the industry and essential to providing enjoyable travel experiences… Read the full press release
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) on Cuba: we fully support the rights of all people to travel freely and have the opportunity to experience a wide range of destinations
Washington DC, 2016-Apr-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) welcomes the Cuban government’s positive and fair decision to allow all American citizens equal opportunity to visit Cuba. The cruise industry understands the power that travel has to bring learning and understanding between nations and cultures. Further, CLIA fully supports the rights of… Read the full press release
U.S. car rental industry may very well be one of early adopters of vehicles that drive themselves – Enterprise Holdings
How Will Autonomous Vehicles Impact Car Rental? ST. LOUIS, 2016-Apr-28 — /Travel PR News/ — In the not-too-distant future, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car customers may be renting vehicles that drive themselves. That will be one of the key points offered by Enterprise Holdings’ Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer… Read the full press release
Canada’s premier tourism marketplace Rendez-vous Canada 2016 takes place in Montreal, Québec
Vancouver, BC, 2016-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The 40th Annual Rendez-vous Canada (RVC), Canada’s premier tourism marketplace, will take place from April 24-27, 2016 in Montreal, Québec. During the conference, international tourism buyers will meet with Canadian sellers at a record-breaking 26,000 face-to-face business appointments. “I’m thrilled to be part of this amazing trade show… Read the full press release
Winnipeg Airports Authority Q1: Traffic at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport increased 2.86% as compared to the first quarter of 2015
WINNIPEG, CANADA, 2016-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — First quarter passenger traffic at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport increased 2.86% as compared to the first quarter of 2015. Consolidated revenue of Winnipeg Airports Authority and its subsidiaries was $29.6 million for the first quarter, compared to $28.1 million for the same period in 2015. Earnings before interest, depreciation… Read the full press release
Helsinki Airport prepares for 20 million annual passengers by 2020
Vantaa, FINLAND, 2016-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The Helsinki Airport is going through a large-scale expansion that aims to improve the airport’s facilities as well as strengthen its competitive position among the big European airports. The improvements are expected to take several years. The development program for the Helsinki Airport was launched in spring 2014… Read the full press release
Finavia: Lufthansa introduces direct connections from Frankfurt to Ivalo Airport in the 2016–2017 winter season
Vantaa, FINLAND, 2016-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Lapland will have an even better reach for passengers next winter when Lufthansa introduces direct connections from Frankfurt to Ivalo Airport in the 2016–2017 winter season. Lufthansa will commence flights to Ivalo just before the winter season, on 17 December. The airline will provide flights on Saturdays until… Read the full press release
United Arab Emirate’s first Renaissance Hotel to open at the end of 2016
Hotel amongst five new properties set to open in the UAE in 2016 and nine scheduled to open by 2018 Renaissance Hotel debut to be preceded by Abu Dhabi’s first Marriott Hotel and followed by UAE’s second Autograph Collection Hotel Dubai, UAE, 2016-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International has revealed details of the United… Read the full press release
KOJAWAN brings the soul food of Korea, Japan and Taiwan at Hilton London Metropole
23rd Floor Izakaya Offers Innovative Menu and 21st Century Design LONDON, 2016-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — KOJAWAN has opened at Hilton London Metropole, bringing the soul food of Korea, Japan and Taiwan, the countries after which it is named, to this stylish central London hotel. With unrivalled views of the capital from the hotel’s 23rd… Read the full press release
Air France expands its fleet with new Boeing 777-300
ON 26 APRIL 2016, THE 70TH BOEING 777 JOINED THE COMPANY’S FLEET PARIS, FRANCE, 2016-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Air France is expanding its fleet by welcoming a new Boeing 777-300, thus increasing its capacity thanks to 43 Boeing 777-300s, 25 Boeing 777-200ERs and two Boeing 777F Cargo. This 70th aircraft will operate on the… Read the full press release
Koningsdagfeest: NS rijdt een speciale Oranjedienstregeling met extra én langere treinen
• Oranjedienstregeling met extra én langere treinen • Speciaal Oranjeretour, reizen met 20% korting AMSTERDAM, , 2016-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Op woensdag 27 april viert Nederland weer massaal Koningsdag. De meeste festiviteiten en evenementen in het land zijn makkelijk en voordelig bereikbaar per trein: NS rijdt een speciale Oranjedienstregeling met extra én langere treinen. Met… Read the full press release
Cebu Pacific received its 36th brand-new Airbus A320 aircraft
Brand-new plane features CEB’s revamped livery Manila, Philippines, 2016-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The Philippines’ leading carrier, Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), received its 36th brand-new Airbus A320 aircraft today. The plane was delivered straight from the Airbus factory in Toulouse, France. Equipped with fuel-saving wingtip devices called Sharklets, the Airbus A320 is coated with CEB’s… Read the full press release
Egencia business travellers now able to book extra baggage at the same time they book their flight thanks to Amadeus Web Services
Expedia’s travel management company partners with Amadeus and airlines to offer ancillaries to business travellers MADRID, SPAIN, 2016-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — No business traveller wants to pay for a bag at the last minute at the airport, and no travel manager enjoys going to several websites to book different elements of their clients’… Read the full press release
New Spa Retreat accommodation package at Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech
HONG KONG, 2016-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Guests can embark on a rejuvenating journey by booking the new Spa Retreat accommodation package at Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech. Within the hotel’s peaceful oasis setting, guests can relax and reconnect by enjoying a wellness programme that includes personal training, collective yoga classes and personalized massages designed to ease… Read the full press release
Mandarin Oriental Singapore launches personalised Design Your Stay room package
HONG KONG, 2016-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Singapore launches a truly personalised Design Your Stay room package, where guests can pick their preferred choice of accommodation, dining and spa experiences within the hotel. Guests can choose between luxurious accommodations overlooking stunning views of the ocean, bay or city, accompanied with a dining… Read the full press release
National Car Rental becomes the official car rental partner of the Houston Astros, Baltimore Orioles, Texas Rangers and Chicago White Sox
National Car Rental Announces New Sponsorships with Four Major League Baseball Teams Sponsorship Agreements Add Astros, Orioles, Rangers and White Sox to National’s MLB Portfolio ST. LOUIS, 2016-Apr-25 — /Travel PR News/ — National Car Rental today announced four new sponsorship agreements designating National as the official car rental partner of the Houston Astros, Baltimore… Read the full press release
China’s largest airline China Southern Airlines extends multi-year content agreement with Travelport
LANGLEY, UK, 2016-Apr-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport (NYSE:TVPT), a leading Travel Commerce Platform, and China Southern Airlines, China’s largest airline, today jointly announce the extension of their multi-year content agreement. The agreement ensures Travelport customers worldwide will continue to have full access to the airline’s fares and inventories via the Travelport Travel Commerce Platform…. Read the full press release
ASL Airlines France annonce l’ouverture d’une nouvelle ligne régulière vers Oujda au départ de Bastia
Bastia, FRANCE, 2016-Apr-25 — /Travel PR News/ — ASL Airlines France continue à développer son réseau de lignes passagers et annonce l’ouverture d’une nouvelle ligne régulière vers Oujda au départ de Bastia. « L’ouverture de la ligne Bastia-Oujda par ASL Airlines France vient renforcer notre réseau de lignes régulières qui relie entres elles des régions entretenant… Read the full press release
Ukraine International Airlines to launch non-stop flights between Ivano-Frankivsk and Alicante, Spain
Effective 26 June 2016, Ukraine International Airlines will launch non-stop scheduled flights between Ivano-Frankivsk and Alicante, Spain. Tickets are already available on UIA official website, at the carrier`s Contact Center, UIA ticket offices, and authorized travel agencies. Kiev, Ukraine, 2016-Apr-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The new weekly flights will be operated on modern Boeing 737… Read the full press release
Abu Dhabi Airports reports 9.5% increase in passenger traffic in Q1 2016 at Abu Dhabi International Airport
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2016-Apr-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Abu Dhabi Airports has reported a 9.5% increase in passenger traffic during the first quarter (Q1) of 2016 at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), compared to Q1 in 2015. Between January and March this year, 6,044,025 passengers traveled through AUH, compared with 5,521,110 during the… Read the full press release
Virgin Trains recognized for its new Customer Information Screens (CIS) at the SmartRail Europe Innovation Awards
LONDON, 2016-Apr-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Virgin Trains has received international recognition for its new Customer Information Screens (CIS) at the SmartRail Europe Innovation Awards. The judges awarded Virgin Trains ‘Project of the Year’ for its innovative-thinking that increases efficiency and improves passenger experience through new-look information screens at Euston. The screens display a pictogram,… Read the full press release
Allegiant treated nearly 1,000 passengers with surprise refunds for tax season
LAS VEGAS, NV, 2016-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Click to tweet: .@Allegiant refunds airfare to nearly 1,000 passengers for tax season http://gofly.us/Afoyy Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) passengers were treated to a tax season surprise last weekend, as the company provided all passengers on six separate flights with surprise refunds for the airfare portion of their itinerary. One flight per… Read the full press release
Aeroflot welcomes new Sukhoi Superjet 100 into its fleet
MOSCOW, 2016-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot has taken delivery of a new Sukhoi Superjet 100(registration number RA-89064)in enhanced FULL specification produced by JSC Sukhoi Civil Aircraft. The plane has been named in honour of Russian Distinguished pilot Yuri Ovsyannikov. The new SSJ-100 has been transferred to Aeroflot under a financial lease agreement from… Read the full press release
Queenstown Airport announces completion of runway and airfield lighting upgrade
Queenstown, New Zealand, 2016-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Queenstown Airport will be ready to receive after-dark flights from the end of April following the completion of a runway and airfield lighting upgrade. The enhancements to the runway and airfield lighting were key conditions set by New Zealand’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and Australia’s Civil Aviation… Read the full press release
GBTA Foundation research reveals that 88 percent of North American Employees satisfied with business travel experiences
New Research Reveals Key Drivers for Business Travel Satisfaction TORONTO, 2016-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — New research to be unveiled today by the GBTA Foundation at GBTA Conference 2016 Toronto reveals that nearly 9 in 10 employees (88 percent) in North America are satisfied with their business travel experiences. The GBTA Foundation, the education and… Read the full press release
Nobu Doha at Four Seasons Hotel Doha celebrates its first anniversary with special omakase menu throughout May 2016
Sip and savour throughout the month of May with a commemorative omakase menu Doha, Qatar, 2016-Apr-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Nobu Doha, the city’s premier award-winning restaurant by renowned chef Nobuyuki “Nobu” Matsuhisa located at Four Seasons Hotel Doha, is celebrating the restaurant’s first anniversary. Recognised throughout the region as “the” place to sip and… Read the full press release
Recent poll ranks Los Angeles International Airport in top 10 of world’s most scenic airport landings
Only U.S. airport to rank in the top 10, in annual poll conducted by PrivateFly Los Angeles, California, 2016-Apr-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has been voted one of the world’s most scenic airport landings in a poll of global travelers and travel industry experts coming in at number 9. Conducted… Read the full press release
LAWA issues requirements for AMP train systems providers who want to participate in its LAX Landside Access Modernization Program
Issuing of instructions begins “Eligibility Determination Process” that will see train system providers demonstrate their capability of meeting operating and performance requirements Los Angeles, California, 2016-Apr-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) achieved an initial milestone today in its efforts to provide travelers with a first-class, swift, convenient, and reliable way to… Read the full press release
Flybe starts 2016 Summer Schedule with four routes from Liverpool John Lennon Airport including brand new Newquay route
Europe’s largest regional airline takes off for summer with four routes from Liverpool including brand new Newquay route. LIVERPOOL, UK, 2016-Apr-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, started operating its 2016 Summer Schedule recently with a choice of four routes and up to 65 flights a week from Liverpool John Lennon Airport,… Read the full press release