Maldives at Kuda Huraa, Republic of Maldives, 2016-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — As surf season gets underway in the Maldives, so too does the build up to the country’s hottest invitational:Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy. And kicking off 2016’s illustrious line-up, big wave legend Shane Dorian has confirmed his return to defend last year’s… Read the full press release
First international hub to offer smartwatch experience on both iOS and Android Dubai, UAE, 2016-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Tech savvy, early-adopting passengers flying through Dubai International (DXB) will now have timely, important travel information delivered to them on their smartwatch following the launch of a new service integrating the gadget with Dubai Airports’ popular… Read the full press release
Budapest, Hungary, 2016-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today joined Skopje airport authorities to celebrate the launch of the third new route from Skopje in less than a week, and to mark the announcement of a new route to Hamburg. Wizz Air commenced flights from… Read the full press release
SINGAPORE, 2016-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Asia Pacific Ltd., which manages the finest serviced apartments for business and leisure travelers, today announced the appointment of Craig Bond as vice president of operations for South Asia and Southeast Asia. In this capacity, Bond will have responsibility for a portfolio of 11 Oakwood-branded serviced apartments currently… Read the full press release
The airline will operate daily non-stop flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Mumbai, Delhi and Toronto Amsterdam, Netherlands, 2016-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The first aircraft of Jet Airways landed in the morning of Easter Sunday on Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Effective today, India’s premier international airline will operate three daily non-stop flights from Amsterdam to… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2016-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Grand Hyatt Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. Grand Hyatt Rio de Janeiro combines the brand’s effortless luxury experience with a Brazilian design and hospitality in an urban resort setting. Guests can enjoy its prime beachfront location in the exclusive… Read the full press release
JOHANNESBURG, 2016-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways (SAA), the leading carrier on the continent, has scored a brilliant home goal by clinching a sponsorship deal with Bafana Bafana, the South African Men’s Senior National Team, popularly known as Bafana Bafana. The sponsorship agreement which secures the South African national carrier as the official… Read the full press release
Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2016-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The Dutch designer Jan Taminiau is designing comfort bags for KLM Royal Dutch Airline’s World Business Class. From Sunday, 27 March, 2016, passengers in KLM World Business Class will be given these luxury comfort bags as an exclusive present aboard intercontinental flights. Jan Taminiau will design new comfort… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Mar-28 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways’ newest route from Gatwick means you’ll be able to leave it all behind for Cape Town and enjoy an adventurous break in the spectacular South African city. From November 24 the airline’s customers will be able to soak up Table Mountain’s stunning views, explore the Cape Peninsular… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2016-Mar-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) officially welcomed two new food concessions – Summer House Santa Monica and Green Market – to O’Hare International Airport on Tuesday, March 22. Summer House Santa Monica, from the Lettuce Entertain You restaurant group, is located in Terminal 2, past security, across from the… Read the full press release
Qatar Executive experiences great demand for the Gulfstream G650ER Qatar Executive’s G650ER connects the Middle East and North America non-stop DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Mar-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Executive, the private jet charter division of award-winning Qatar Airways, has taken delivery of a second brand new Gulfstream G650ER. In time for the upcoming busy spring… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways commits to industry standard for transportation of live animals DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Mar-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has signed the United for Wildlife Transport Industry Declaration at Buckingham Palace in the presence of HRH The Duke of Cambridge and The Rt. Hon. the Lord Hague of Richmond. Qatar Airways Chief Officer Cargo,… Read the full press release
Twice-daily service to/from Los Angeles starts today, Las Vegas service begins April 14 MIRAMAR, Fla., 2016-Mar-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The Space Needle, Puget Sound, the Pike Place Market, and now…Spirit Airlines! As the first new domestic carrier to join Seattle-Tacoma in eight years, Spirit Airlines is giving the people of the Emerald City more… Read the full press release
Three quarters of Scottish population to benefit by 2017 Smart ticketing also to extend to rail, ferries and subway Perth, Scotland, 2016-Mar-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Bus operators across Scotland have outlined their commitment to deliver multi-operator smart ticketing for millions of Scottish bus customers, paving the way for seamless travel between bus, rail, ferry… Read the full press release
Perth, Scotland, 2016-Mar-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Stagecoach East Scotland has been short-listed for a top honour at the 2016 UK Coach Awards. The transport company’s Express City Connect network has been nominated for the Top Express Operation at the 7th annual event due to be held in Manchester. Stagecoach East Scotland hopes to retain… Read the full press release
Singapore, 2016-Mar-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Changi Airport Group (CAG) have extended the popular Changi Transit Programme, which provides SIA and SilkAir customers rewards during their transit in Singapore. Under the extension of the Programme to 31 March 2017, customers who transit through Changi Airport on SIA and/or SilkAir can redeem… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Mar-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Low-cost airline Norwegian continues its rapid long-haul expansion with the inaugural flight to the U.S. city of Boston scheduled to take off as the Easter getaway gets into full swing. This Sunday (27th), Europe’s third largest low-cost airline, will commence the UK’s cheapest flights to Boston from £135 making… Read the full press release
Port-of-Spain, 2016-Mar-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Caribbean Airlines announces that from May 01, 2016 there will be a new rate of USD 30.00 for passengers’ second checked bag. All passengers’ first checked piece of luggage will continue to fly free. The maximum weight allowed for each bag is 50 lbs. The old baggage rate of… Read the full press release
Business Making Tow-Capable Pickups Available to Consumers in the U.S. and Puerto Rico In response to customer demand, Enterprise Truck Rental recently made tow-capable pickup trucks available to consumers in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. ST. LOUIS, 2016-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Enterprise Truck Rental − a service of Enterprise Rent-A-Car – is achieving record levels… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Enterprise Rent-A-Car, part of the world’s largest car hire company, Enterprise Holdings, has launched its new Exotic Car Collection in Switzerland, giving locals and visitors the opportunity to rent high-end, luxury vehicles in the heart of Zurich. Whether it’s a Maserati, Mercedes, Porsche, or Ferrari, customers can now rent… Read the full press release
Marriott International’s Edgy New Lifestyle Hotel Brand Debuts in Germany, March 2016, Shaking Up Traditional Hospitality Munich, Germany, 2016-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Moxy Hotels, the new brand in Marriott International’s growing luxury and lifestyle portfolio, opens its latest hotel today in Munich, Germany. The Moxy Hotels brand boldly reinvents the select-service hotel paradigm offering… Read the full press release
Prize includes a VIP experience at the HMSHost-sponsored James Beard Awards in Chicago and the winning dish featured on an O’Hare restaurant menu CHICAGO, 2016-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — A cooking showdown took place inside of Chicago O’Hare International Airport’s Terminal 2 today as five contestants turned up the heat in a sizzling cook-off as… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2016-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelers can now relax and dine in California style while traveling through Chicago O’Hare International Airport with the opening of Summer House Santa Monica. Global restaurateur HMSHost, the Chicago Department of Aviation, and Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises celebrated today with a grand opening ribbon cutting to formally bring the… Read the full press release
Four St. Jude patients experience Dream Adventures via first-of-its-kind VR installation; consumers encouraged to donate Expedia+ points directly to St. Jude BELLEVUE, Wash., 2016-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Expedia.com®, one of the world’s largest full service online travel sites*, today launched a campaign with to raise awareness and funds through a first-of-its-kind, immersive virtual reality… Read the full press release
Over 128,000 passengers are booked to travel on Eurostar over the Easter bank holiday weekend – a 4% rise year on year Friday 25th March is the busiest day for UK departures – a 17% increase compared to Easter Friday last year New trains feature free wifi and on board entertainment system for all passengers… Read the full press release
Berlin, Germany, 2016-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Travellers can once again book flights to Moscow with airberlin. The Russian oneworld© partner S7 Airlines will initially operate five flights a week from 27 March 2016, and from May it will provide a daily connection between the Russian and German capitals. airberlin will offer these as codeshare… Read the full press release
Hotel offers 60,000 square feet of meeting space and the brand’s “Always On” enhancements ATLANTA, 2016-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the conversion of the 233-room Crowne Plaza® Atlanta SW -Peachtree City hotel in Peachtree City, Ga., less than an hour south of downtown Atlanta…. Read the full press release
Budapest, Hungary, 2016-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced a new Riga route to Tel Aviv that will be operated from 20 June 2016 two times a week, on Mondays and Fridays. The long awaited service from Wizz Air now allows people the opportunity… Read the full press release
Budapest, Hungary, 2016-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced further growth of its low fare route network from Lithuania. The airline will start operating two new routes from Vilnius connecting the Lithuanian capital with the popular holiday destinations Bari in Italy and Reykjavik in… Read the full press release
Guests Can Lock In The Guaranteed Best Rates and Bonus Offers on 2016.17 Season Passes and EDGE Cards Until May 2, 2016 WHISTLER, BC, 2016-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — With spring officially underway, Whistler Blackcomb is excited to announce the guaranteed best deals on 2016.17 Season Passes and EDGE Cards. A strong year of snowfall… Read the full press release