New South Wales, Australia, 2016-Apr-18 — /Travel PR News/ — TFE Hotels announces its first Fremantle hotel with exciting new mixed-use development in WA Port City. TFE Hotels will operate a new Adina Apartment Hotel as part of a mixed-use commercial, retail and dining precinct in Fremantle’s stylish West End, expected to open in July 2018…. Read the full press release
Group signs 13 hotels with 2,000 rooms and opens 7 hotels with 1,000 rooms Brussels, Belgium, 2016-Apr-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the world’s most dynamic hotel companies and part of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, reports a strong first quarter for business development: in Q1 2016, the Group… Read the full press release
Budapest, Hungary, 2016-Apr-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced a third route from Niš. The new service to Dortmund in Germany will commence on 20 August with three weekly flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Wizz Air had started operations to its second Serbian… Read the full press release
Budapest, Hungary, 2016-Apr-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced a new route from its Katowice base. Starting 31 October, WIZZ will operate two flights per week, on Mondays and Fridays, from Katowice to Dubai World Central Airport in the United Arab Emirates. Wizz Air… Read the full press release
Calgary, AB, 2016-Apr-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Calgary Airport Authority (the Authority) today launched a new program featuring canine companions to enhance the passenger experience at Calgary International Airport (YYC). The Pre-Board Pals program brings furry guests and their volunteer sidekicks, to one of Canada’s busiest airports to interact with and bring smiles to… Read the full press release
Mumbai, 2016-Apr-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline has signed the ‘Buckingham Palace Declaration’ and affirmed its support to the global fight against illegal wildlife trafficking. The declaration was signed by Jet Airways in the presence of His Royal Highness Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, during the Duke and Duchess of… Read the full press release
MANCHESTER, UK, 2016-Apr-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chaplaincy team at Manchester Airport are joining forces with Greater Manchester Police to promote diversity and respect within multi-cultural communities. Part of a national community led initiative, ‘We stand together’ celebrates our differences, promotes respect and tolerance and builds a stronger, safer more cohesive society. Manchester Airport… Read the full press release
Mallorca, España, 2016-Apr-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Meliá Hotels International acaba de abrir las puertas del hotel Gran Meliá de Mar, tras una importante renovación para hacerlo aún más lujoso y adaptar sus estándares a la marca Gran Meliá (anteriormente el hotel operaba bajo la marca Meliá), convirtiéndolo en el hotel-destino por excelencia para parejas,… Read the full press release
Riders Can Save Big With Early Bird Rates on Passes Until June 10 and Additional Bonus Offers Until May 22 WHISTLER, BC, 2016-Apr-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Sleep now because on May 20 the Whistler Mountain Bike Park will open to riders for the 2016 season. Early Bird pricing is available now until June 10… Read the full press release
MIAMI, 2016-Apr-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International’s newest smartship, Ovation of the Seas, is setting sail from Southampton, U.K. this week on her 52-day Global Odyssey visiting exotic ports of call from the Mediterranean to the Far East and beyond. Guests onboard Ovation will experience these extraordinary ports while enjoying an 11,000-piece, $4.5 million… Read the full press release
Fan Bingbing To Become Cruise Industry’s First Chinese Star To Name New Ship Beijing, 2016-Apr-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International today announced that internationally-acclaimed Chinese actress, Fan Bingbing, will be the Godmother for Ovation of the Seas, the world’s newest and most technologically advanced cruise ship. The announcement was made by Dr. Zinan… Read the full press release
Two ships to call Cape Liberty home for first time in summer 2017 MIAMI, 2016-Apr-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International invites adventure seekers to discover the vibrant cultural wonders and untamed beauty of the most sought-after Caribbean islands and picturesque landscapes of New England and Canada. Departing from the Northeast, Florida and Puerto… Read the full press release
KANSAS CITY, Mo., 2016-Apr-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Frontier Airlines today begins new non-stop service to Atlanta and Chicago O’Hare; the carrier currently serves Denver and Orlando, Fla. from Kansas City. To celebrate this new service, Frontier is offering special introductory fares as low as $29 one-way to celebrate the new service. Nationally, Frontier is… Read the full press release
ATLANTA, 2016-Apr-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) officials will join Delta Air Lines, Wings for Autism, The Arc Georgia and The Arc Midlands on Tuesday for the unveiling of the Airport’s first multisensory room for travelers on the autism spectrum. The new room provides a soothing, supportive environment and contains… Read the full press release
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2016-Apr-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Express, the Domestic Strategic Business Unit of the Ethiopian Airlines Aviation Group is pleased to announce that it is ready to stretch its wings with 4 weekly flight services to Hawassa with the Q-400 aircraft as of 16 April 2016. The flight to Hawassa, which will become… Read the full press release
BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2016-Apr-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Last week and this week, many airlines have returned to Brussels Airport. With flights optimally spread over the 18 hours available a day, an average of 225 flight can take off and 225 flights can land every day. Given the current passenger payload of the aircrafts, this corresponds with the forecast 800 departing passengers per… Read the full press release
First alliance-branded lounge in the Gulf region, fifth in worldwide network DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, 2016-Apr-14 — /Travel PR News/ — SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, today officially opened its latest lounge at Dubai International Airport. Situated in the newly-built Concourse D, Terminal 1, the lounge has been designed to offer high-end hospitality and amenities for… Read the full press release
PARIS, 2016-Apr-14 — /Travel PR News/ — From 5 to 21 August 2016, Air France is sponsoring Club France in Rio de Janeiro, a hospitality area at the Games where athletes, media and corporates can share the Olympic spirit. In addition, on 22 August 2016, the Company will operate exceptional flights to fly the French Olympic… Read the full press release
From 2017 easyJet will base three aircraft in Palma between March and October to match passenger demand and offer a new lifestyle option to easyJet’s crew LONDON, 2016-Apr-14 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has announced today that the airline has chosen Palma as the location of its first seasonal base and… Read the full press release
3.1 million passengers travelled through Gatwick in March, +5.8% year on year, marking three years of consecutive month on month growth Norwegian’s Boston route kicks off Gatwick’s summer of long-haul with 20 new routes including Hong Kong, Cape Town, Vancouver, Lima and Costa Rica Gatwick CEO Stewart Wingate said:“Three years of consecutive month on month… Read the full press release
From April 25, it will be easy for SAS customers to bid for an upgrade to Plus or Business. This will give more customers a greater opportunity to enjoy SAS’s best products. STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2016-Apr-14 — /Travel PR News/ — SAS is launching a simple and flexible way to bid on an upgrade, whether you are… Read the full press release
BANGKOK, 2016-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is strengthening its partnership with UBM UK (Routes). An extension of the current agreement was sealed during Routes Asia in Manila where PATA, in partnership with Routes Asia, organised the PATA President’s Brief. This exclusive session, under the theme ‘Global Insights Impacting Aviation and Tourism’… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has been appointed as the official airline partner of Team GB and ParalympicsGB, ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games this summer. With a long history in supporting the national teams, British Airways will ensure the medallist hopefuls arrive refreshed and ready to compete. At… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Ahead of British Airways’ launch of flights on May 4 to San Jose in California, one of the world’s tech capitals, the airline has launched a trade promotion. To be in with a chance to win a pair of return tickets to the city, agents simply need to book… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways customers who book a Club World (business class) seat between April 5 and June 14 are being offered the opportunity to upgrade to First one-way for free if they’re travelling between April 5 and August 28, 2016. Customers who’d like to take up the offer can do… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways’ premium customers can enjoy a brand new 15-minute hands-on facial featuring the very latest BIOTEC Energising Skincare System at the airline’s ELEMIS Travel spas. The new BIOTEC products work to ‘switch your skin back on’ for a visibly healthy, nourished and more energised look – ideal for… Read the full press release
Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2016-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Virgin Atlantic and Flybe have announced a sale fare to a range of worldwide destinations including Barbados, Las Vegas and Orlando. The return fares are on sale now until 21st April and are valid for travel on various dates throughout 2016 and 2017. Return Economy fares from:… Read the full press release
Inflight amenities include Wi-Fi and inflight entertainment Portland, Oregon, 2016-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Horizon Air today announced it will grow its fleet with the purchase of 30 new three-class Embraer E175 jets, which will fly exclusively for Alaska Airlines. The order, which also includes 33 options, will be delivered over three years starting next… Read the full press release
DALLAS, 2016-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV), California’s largest carrier* is embarking on a new chapter in a faithful partnership withSouthern California travelers that began with a single arrival nearly 35 years ago and now, takes flight beyond the continentalU.S. Today, the departure of Southwest® Flight 6920 to Daniel Oduber Quiros… Read the full press release
Hotels bring two distinct experiences under one roof to Shenzhen Airport in southern China CHICAGO, 2016-Apr-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Place Shenzhen Airport and Hyatt House Shenzhen Airport open today in southern China’s Guangdong province. The opening of Hyatt House Shenzhen Airport marks the first Hyatt House hotel and the first combined Hyatt Place and Hyatt House hotels in the Asia Pacific region, creating… Read the full press release