Edinburgh Castle welcomed 1,568,508 visitors last year—making it Scotland’s most visited attraction

UK wide member figures for 2015 revealed in industry announcement Edinburgh, Scotland, 2016-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Edinburgh Castle has been named Scotland’s most visited attraction – ahead of the National Museum of Scotland for the first time in five years – as new figures reveal that more than one and a half million visitors… Read the full press release

VisitEngland announces Lilian Groves from Durham Cathedral as England’s Tourism Superstar 2016

As English Tourism Week gets underway VisitEngland is delighted to announce that Lilian Groves from Durham Cathedral has won a public vote to become England’s Tourism Superstar 2016. This is the second consecutive Tourism Superstar win from Durham.  LONDON, 2016-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — As English Tourism Week gets underway VisitEngland is delighted to announce… Read the full press release

Oakland International Airport supports nursing mothers with installation of Mamava Lactation Suites

OAK MAKES MOVE TO SUPPORT NURSING MOTHERS, ACCESSIBLE TRAVEL Oakland, CA, 2016-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ —  Those traveling through the Oakland International Airport today will be among the first to see a milestone occasion for mothers, families, and access at the airport. The Port of Oakland and Oakland International Airport are now giving nursing moms… Read the full press release

Auckland Airport: Air New Zealand to recommence three flights per week to Osaka, Japan in November 2016

Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport has welcomed today’s announcement by Air New Zealand that it will recommence three flights per week to Osaka, Japan in November 2016. The service will use a B767-300 aircraft and operate until March 2017. Norris Carter, Auckland Airport’s general manager – aeronautical commercial, says, “This… Read the full press release

HMSHost and Tinsley Family Concessions to expand restaurant services in Louisville International Airport

Local restaurant brands and bourbon highlight the region for travelers LOUISVILLE, KY, 2016-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Louisville is known for many things, from the Kentucky Derby, to where the majority of the world’s bourbon is made. Now it will also be known for a remarkable airport dining experience as global restaurateur HMSHost and its subtenant… Read the full press release

HMSHost partners with The Coca-Cola Company to offer travelers unique and vibrant collectible Diet Coke fountain cups

Travelers can find colorful limited-edition collectible Diet Coke fountain cups BETHESDA, MD, 2016-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Global restaurateur HMSHost has partnered with The Coca-Cola Company to offer travelers their favorite no-calorie beverage, Diet Coke, in exciting new ways. At HMSHost U.S. locations, HMSHost offers travelers unique and vibrant Diet Coke package designs that are inspired… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways now operates Boeing 777-300 daily from Doha to Sydney

Award-winning airline adds Sydney to its network of more than 150 destinations worldwid SYDNEY, Australia, 2016-Mar-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways today celebrated the arrival of its first flight from Doha to Sydney, making this the airline’s third gateway into Australia. A delegation of VIPs from Qatar, including Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His… Read the full press release

airberlin to serve curried sausage on all domestic flights to Berlin from 8 to 11 March 2016

For the ITB, airberlin is serving the popular snack free on board Berlin, Germany, 2016-Mar-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The curried sausage is cult aboard airberlin flights, and this year’s International Tourism Exchange (ITB) wouldn’t be the same without the popular savoury snack on board. Germany’s second largest airline will serve free curried sausage… Read the full press release

Virgin Trains unveils newly-named Pendolino train to recognise the people of Cumbria following the floods in December 2015

LONDON, 2016-Mar-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (Mar 03, 2016) Virgin Trains unveiled a newly-named Pendolino train at Carlisle station to recognise the people of Cumbria, following the devastating storms in December 2015. Pendolino 390010 now carries the name ‘The Cumbrian Spirit’ to acknowledge the courage and resolve shown by local as they rebuild their… Read the full press release

Allegiant Air becomes the Official Passenger Airline of NASCAR

ALLEGIANT'S SEVEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY - PRESS CONFERENCE AND "PACK YOUR BAGS" FLYAWAY CONTEST

Allegiant Offers Flights To More Than 20 NASCAR Race Markets; Becomes Presenting Sponsor of NASCAR Goes West on NASCAR.com Daytona Beach, Fla., 2016-Mar-04 — /Travel PR News/ — NASCAR and Allegiant Air announced today, during the NASCAR Fuel For Business Council meeting in Las Vegas, a multi-year agreement designating the travel company as the Official Passenger Airline… Read the full press release

airberlin increasing flight frequency to Fort Myers in sunny Florida this summer

Berlin, Germany, 2016-Mar-03 — /Travel PR News/ — airberlin is extending its offer to Fort Myers and will be adding a weekly flight to the sunny Florida destination, increasing flight frequency to four times a week from 5 June 2016. The only European airline with a non-stop connection to Fort Myers, airberlin offers flights from… Read the full press release

Winnipeg Airports Authority and SSP America complete new line up of restaurants at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport

Winnipeg, Canada, 2016-Mar-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Winnipeg Airports Authority and SSP America are pleased to announce the completion of a new line up of restaurants beyond passenger screening at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport. On the domestic and international side, new restaurants include Freshii, True Burger, Prairie Bistro and Skylights Lounge. Travellers heading to the… Read the full press release

Lufthansa expands in Latin America with new Frankfurt-Panama City route

Frankfurt, Germany, 2016-Mar-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Lufthansa commenced its new non-stop service between Frankfurt and Panama City today. Flight LH 484 departed from Frankfurt (FRA) at 10:15 local time, and is scheduled to arrive at the Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen in Panama City (PTY) at 16:40 local time this afternoon. Eastbound flight LH 485… Read the full press release

Historic Environment Scotland: project to create a ‘Community Map’ of Neolithic sites

Edinburgh, Scotland, 2016-Mar-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Orkney locals are being invited to take part in a fun, organised walk through the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage site, as part of a project to create a ‘Community Map’ – which will record memories, sounds, stories and smells, rather than just the conventional roads and… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai invites guests to celebrates its fully renovated lobby with “Let’s Paint” program with in-house artist Tang BoJun

Shanghai, China, 2016-Mar-02 — /Travel PR News/ — After a two-month enhancement, Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai has unveiled a fully renovated lobby with a contemporary and modern look. To celebrate, Hotel guests are invited to participate in the “Let’s Paint” program with in-house artist Tang BoJun. A large canvas is set up in the lobby through… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane unveils seven new beautifully designed Westminster Suites

London at Park Lane, England, 2016-Mar-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane unveils seven new beautifully designed Westminster Suites. A vision of interior designer Pierre-Yves Rochon, renowned for his work on Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris, the refurbished suites create a classic yet contemporary look, balancing eclectic British sophistication with… Read the full press release

Esenboğa Airport’s TAV Gallery Ankara hosts the 2nd Contemporary Art Fair “ARTANKARA” between March 9th and 13th, 2016

The culture-art platform TAV Gallery located at Ankara Esenboğa Airport is showcasing the artworks which will be exhibited at the 2nd Contemporary Art Fair “ARTANKARA” to the passengers. Ankara, Turkey, 2016-Mar-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Operated by TAV Airports, Esenboğa Airport’s culture-art platform TAV Gallery Ankara hosts the artworks of many local and foreign artists… Read the full press release

Great Yorkshire Way officially opens; A major link road to Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield

Yorkshire, England, 2016-Mar-02 — /Travel PR News/ — A major link road, which will cut journey times to the UK’s fastest growing airport and help to create thousands of new jobs and homes in Doncaster, has officially opened today (29 February 2016) as Great Yorkshire Way. Planning for the link from the south of Doncaster to… Read the full press release

WTTC commends Egypt’s government on its efforts to improve security for tourists and hasten the recovery of its Travel & Tourism sector

LONDON, 2016-Mar-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Attending Egypt´s Tourism 2016 Conference ‘Planning for Growth’ on 22nd February in Cairo, Gerald Lawless, Vice Chairman World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), met with key leaders to discuss the recovery of the country’s tourism sector, focusing on security, tourism investment, cultural diversity and destination promotion. Meeting with Prime… Read the full press release

Oakland International Airport continues to trend upward into 2016 with 8.7% passenger growth in January

UPWARD TREND CONTINUES FOR AIRPORT WITH 8.7% PASSENGER GROWTH IN JANUARY Oakland, CA, 2016-Mar-01 — /Travel PR News/ — With more flights, new destinations, and a terminal renovation underway, Oakland International Airport continues to trend upward into 2016. According to reports for January, total passenger traffic at the airport reached 843,073, up 8.7% from 775,420… Read the full press release

Wizz Air launches new service from Budapest to Sofia from 1 November

Budapest, Hungary, 2016-Feb-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe,today announced new service from Budapest to Sofia, beginning 1 November. The service between the Hungarian and Bulgarian capitals will run three days a week and tickets are on sale now at wizzair.com starting at 39.99 Lev/5,990 Forints… Read the full press release

Wizz Air and Euronet Worldwide announce the launch of WIZZ Prepaid Travel Card

Budapest, Hungary, 2016-Feb-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, and Euronet Worldwide, a leading global financial transaction processor today announced the launch of the WIZZ Prepaid Travel Card. The collaboration combines the experience and know-how of both companies in offering Wizz Air customers an innovative… Read the full press release

Jet Airways enter into codeshare agreement and reciprocal frequent flyer programme partnership with Korean Air

Reciprocal frequent flyer programme benefits for JetPrivilege and Korean Air frequent flyer members Mumbai, 2016-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, has entered into a codeshare agreement and a reciprocal frequent flyer programme partnership with Korean Air, the largest airline in South Korea. Guests travelling on both Jet Airways and Korean… Read the full press release

Jet Airways expands its operations to Bangkok with the launch of new daily flights from Mumbai and Delhi

Adds a third daily flight from Mumbai and a second daily service from Delhi Mumbai, 2016-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, is expanding its operations to Bangkok with the launch of new daily flights from its hubs in Mumbai and Delhi. With the introduction of these new frequencies, Jet Airways… Read the full press release

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announces the opening of Grand Hyatt Chengdu, China

New hotel celebrates style and charm inspired by Chengdu’s cultural legacy and the world beyond CHICAGO, 2016-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Grand Hyatt Chengdu in the capital of Sichuan province in Southwest China. The first Hyatt-branded hotel in Sichuan, Grand Hyatt Chengdu will introduce… Read the full press release

Grease to debut with Carlos PenaVega onboard Royal Caribbean International’s Harmony of the Seas

MIAMI, 2016-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — It’s more than summer lovin’ for Carlos PenaVega and Royal Caribbean International. The actor, singer and loyal Royal Caribbean cruise-goer is setting his sights on the spring when he will further his connection to the beloved musical and film Grease, this time for its debut on the Royal Caribbean… Read the full press release

Kansas City International Airport reports 9.7 percent passenger increase in January 2016

Kansas City, Mo., 2016-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The City of Kansas City, Mo., Aviation Department reports that 768,930 passengers arrived and departed through Kansas City International Airport’s gates in January, up 9.7 percent from January 2015. January passenger boardings were up 9.5 percent, with a total of 338,096. “January’s passenger increase marks not only… Read the full press release

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport opens Terrapin Tap House/Cigar and Smoke Lounge at Concourse D

Ribbon-cutting welcomes new Georgia brewery-based Airport lounge ATLANTA, 2016-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) officials, working with concessionaire Delaware North, will mark the opening of a new lounge Wednesday, Feb. 24. Terrapin Tap House/Cigar and Smoke Lounge will offer a large selection of craft beers from the Terrapin Brewery, based in… Read the full press release

Air France expands partnership with Paypal

Air France now offers its customers the opportunity to purchase their tickets online with PayPal in the UK and Germany; From the end of March 2016, this new service will also be available in France and in several other countries on the Air France booking App (tablet and mobile).  PARIS, 2016-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/… Read the full press release

easyJet extends partnership with Sabre Corporation

easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, today announced a new long-term distribution agreement with Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), the leading technology provider, to the global travel industry.  LONDON, 2016-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The agreement gives corporate travel agencies across Europe continued access to easyJet fares through the Sabre GDS. Around 20 per cent of easyJet’s passengers… Read the full press release