Air France to operate additional flight to Havana starting from October 2015

PARIS, 2015-5-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Starting from October 2015, Air France will operate an additional flight (Wednesday) to Havana, in-creasing its offer to 11 weekly frequencies during winter 2015. Present in Cuba for the past seventeen years, Air France has become the leading airline between Cuba and Europe, supporting tourism development on the… Read the full press release

KLM expands route network from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol with new flights to Belfast, Northern Ireland; Montpellier, France; Cracow, Poland and Edmonton, Canada

Starting today (May 18, 2015), KLM will fly daily to Belfast, Northern Ireland; Montpellier, France; and Cracow, Poland. Starting 19 May, KLM will operate three round trips per week between Amsterdam and Edmonton, Canada. The four new destinations signal an expansion in KLM’s route network from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2015-5-22 — /Travel PR News/… Read the full press release

Ethiopian Airlines to start flights to Cape Town, South Africa and Gaborone, Botswana as of 30 June 2015

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, 2015-5-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines, the largest airline in Africa, is pleased to announce that it has finalized preparations to start flights to Cape Town, 2nd destination in South Africa and Gaborone, Botswana as of 30 June 2015. The flights to Cape Town and Gaborone will be operated three-times-a-week as… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways expands its services to Germany with the new A350 XWB aircraft being deployed on its Doha-Munich route

Five-star airline announces second German destination for world’s newest aircraft DOHA, Qatar, 2015-5-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, the Global Launch Customer of the A350 XWB, has announced the expansion of its A350 services to Germany, with the new state-of-the-art aircraft being deployed on its Doha-Munich route. Commencing 1st October 2015, the Doha-based airline will… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways’ business jet division Qatar Executive to purchase up to 30 aircraft from Gulfstream Aerospace Corp

Up To 30 Gulfstream Aircraft To Join Qatar Executive Fleet GENEVA, Switzerland, 2015-5-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Executive – Qatar Airways’ business jet division – today announced that it has agreed to purchase up to 30 aircraft from Gulfstream Aerospace Corp as part of a Memorandum of Understanding originally announced in October of… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways announces that Scotland and Qatar will compete for the Qatar Airways Cup at Easter Road Stadium in Edinburgh on 5th June 2015

EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2015-5-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is proud to announce that Scotland and Qatar will compete for the Qatar Airways Cup at Easter Road Stadium, Edinburgh on Friday 5th June 2015. Qatar Airways has been named as the Official Match Airline Partner for this highly anticipated match, which will take place eight days… Read the full press release

Freddie Awards 2015: Aegean’s Miles+Bonus program awarded the “Up and coming / Program of the year” for Europe-Africa

GREECE, 2015-5-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Aegean’s Miles+Bonus program was awarded as the “Up and coming / Program of the year” in the geographical area of Europe-Africa, at the Freddie Awards 2015 ceremony, which was held on 30 April 2015 in Atlanta, USA. Every year, members of travel industry loyalty programs around the world… Read the full press release

Tourism New Zealand: New WW2 aviation exhibition to open in Marlborough’s Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre in 2016

A major new permanent WW2 aviation exhibition will open in the South Island region of Marlborough in 2016. AUCKLAND, 2015-5-20 — /Travel PR News/ — New Zealand Prime Minister John Key today (20.05.2015) announced a $1.5m grant to Marlborough’s Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre as part of the Government’s Tourism Growth Partnership (TGP) Fund. The grant… Read the full press release

Aeroflot Beaches-Bound Passengers get extra baggage allowance to carry diving and surfing equipment free of charge

MOSCOW, 2015-5-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot passengers flying to/from Male, Bangkok, Phuket, Ho Chi Minh up to Oct 24, 2015 (Nov 24, 2015 for return flights) get extra baggage allowance to carry diving and surfing equipment free of charge. In addition to Aeroflot’s standard baggage allowance one piece per passenger can be checked to carry certain water sports equipment. The equipment set to be transported for… Read the full press release

Tourism Industry Association New Zealand releases travel guides for visitors from Indonesia and Brazil at TRENZ 2015

WELLINGTON, 2015-5-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Two booklets that aim to help New Zealand tourism operators be better hosts to Brazilian and Indonesian visitors have been released by the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) today. The guides to getting ready for visitors from Indonesia and Brazil were released today at TRENZ 2015, the… Read the full press release

Tourism Industry Association New Zealand launches new and expanded Tourism Industry Awards

WELLINGTON, 2015-5-19 — /Travel PR News/ — A new and expanded New Zealand Tourism Industry Awards was launched today to recognise those individuals, businesses and organisations helping one of the country’s largest industries almost double annual revenue to $41 billion by 2025. The reinvigorated awards programme has been scaled up from just the two or… Read the full press release

Tourism Industry Association New Zealand: NZ’s tourism industry will need additional 36,000 full time workers by 2015

WELLINGTON, 2015-5-19 — /Travel PR News/ — By 2025 as many as 36,000 additional full time equivalent (FTE) workers will need to be directly employed in NZ’s tourism industry, new research has found. That’s an increase from the current 94,100 to about 130,000 FTEs. The research, released today at TRENZ 2015 by the Tourism Industry… Read the full press release

Newquay Cornwall Airport greeted passengers with warm Cornish welcome to celebrate new flight from London Stansted

Cornwall, England, 2015-5-19 — /Travel PR News/ — To celebrate the new London Stansted to Newquay Cornwall Airport route, passengers on Saturday 16 May 2015 were greeted with a warm Cornish welcome, including local treats provided by a number of Cornish businesses including Rodda’s, Boddington’s Berries, Furniss Foods, and St Austell Brewery, as well as the… Read the full press release

Enterprise Holdings announces the appointment of Mike Nigro as senior vice president of European operations

LONDON, 2015-5-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Enterprise Holdings, the world’s largest vehicle rental business, today announced that Mike Nigro has been appointed as senior vice president of European operations. He previously served as managing director UK and Ireland for the past six years and will be taking over from Jim Burrell, who is retiring from the… Read the full press release

First Leeds’ network of 400 buses now all provide low-floor accessible service

LEEDS, UK, 2015-5-19 — /Travel PR News/ — BUS users on First Leeds services can now benefit from accessible services across the network following an announcement made by the operator today. With the last “step-entrance” Volvo Olympian bus donated to Keighley Bus Museum, First Leeds’ network of 400 buses now all provide low-floor, accessible service…. Read the full press release

Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events to host free summer workouts at Millennium Park

Chicagoans and visitors will enjoy outdoor Tai Chi, Yoga, Pilates and Zumba® classes all summer CHICAGO, 2015-5-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Jump start your weekend with the Summer Workouts in Millennium Park on Saturdays, June 6–September 5, beginning at 7am. Guests are invited to stretch, kick and dance the summer away each Saturday as… Read the full press release

Chicago: Summer Film Series returns to Millennium Park, Tuesdays, June 23 – September 1, at 6:30pm

Eleven blockbuster films help celebrate summer’s biggest events and mark some 2015 milestones CHICAGO, 2015-5-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Chicagoans and visitors alike are invited to enjoy outdoor movies downtown as the popular Summer Film Series returns toMillennium Park, Tuesdays, June 23 – September 1, at 6:30pm. Guests may take a seat at the… Read the full press release

Lufthansa to serve Glasgow from Munich once a week from 16 May 2015

Once a week from Munich to Scotland MUNICH, 2015-5-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Glasgow is the newest summer destination of Lufthansa from Munich. From 16 May 2015, the city of music and design will be served once a week under flight number LH 2518. The Airbus A319 will take off respectively at 15:10, thus… Read the full press release

Aeroflot announces scientific breakthrough in its security dogs unit to detect explosive and dangerous substances

MOSCOW, 2015-5-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot reports breakthrough results of scientific research involving its security dogs unit. A new method to detect explosive and dangerous substances has got scientific proof and a relative patent. New cancer diagnostics research data have been revealed. Both advances have been accomplished by joint effort of Aeroflot’s dog security service and major Russian scientists. Together… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines launches new nonstop service between Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Oakland International Airport (OAK) starting November 1, 2015

AIRLINE’S SIXTH NEW OAK FLIGHT THIS YEAR 3RD DAILY DALLAS LOVE FLIGHT ALSO ADDED Oakland, CA, 2015-5-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines has announced that it will begin new nonstop service linking Atlanta with the San Francisco Bay Area with new flights between Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Oakland International Airport (OAK) beginning November… Read the full press release

Etihad Airways appoints Mr Iwan Kip as General Manager for Indonesia, based in Jakarta

Abu Dhabi, 2015-5-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has appointed Mr Iwan Kip as General Manager for Indonesia, based in Jakarta. Mr Kip, who has more than 10 years of travel industry experience, takes up the role after two years as Etihad Airways’ Manager Direct Sales… Read the full press release

Auckland Airport launches competition to drive tourism in New Zealand

The competition will see a total fund of $100k awarded to four businesses showing innovation in growing New Zealand tourism across the seasons. AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 2015-5-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Norris Carter, Auckland Airport’s general manager aeronautical commercial, says the competition has been developed to help drive tourism growth from Asian markets during… Read the full press release

CAA research: More flights operate on time at Liverpool John Lennon Airport compared to other top UK airports

LIVERPOOL, 2015-5-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Passengers choosing to travel via Liverpool John Lennon Airport are more likely to have their flights operate on time compared to flights operating from 10 other top UK airports, according to the latest research published by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). Figures for 2014, show that the overall… Read the full press release

Wizz Air launches new fare category in the airline’s offering, ‘Plus Fare’

WIZZ AIR INTRODUCES GREAT FLEXIBILITY WITH NEW PLUS FARE BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2015-5-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced a new fare category in the airline’s offering. ‘Plus Fare’ is an additional option to Wizz Air’s ‘Basic Fare’ and introduces greater flexibility for passengers…. Read the full press release

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort teams up with Eric Orton, Teton Mountain Lodge and Hotel Terra to host the 2nd year of Eric Orton’s Mountain Running Academy

Teton Village, WY, 2015-5-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) is pleased to team up with world renowned running coach and Marmot Athlete Eric Orton and slopeside lodging partners Teton Mountain Lodge and Hotel Terra to host the second year of Eric Orton’s Mountain Running Academy. These multiday running camps based out of… Read the full press release

New exhibition of works by renowned glass artist Keiko Mukaide and glass maker Clare Wilson opens at Duff House in Banff on May 23

EDINBURGH, 2015-5-18 — /Travel PR News/ — A new exhibition is set to open at Duff House, in Banff, which will display a collection of unique glass works by two leading Scottish-based artists. Opening to the public on Saturday 23rd May and running for six weeks, the historic House’s Long Gallery will play host to… Read the full press release

The Rezidor Hotel Group announces the appointment of Alexandra Lilja Lindvik as its new Director PR & Communications Nordic

BRUSSELS, 2015-5-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the largest international hotel groups in Europe, the Middle East & Africa, announces the appointment of Alexandra Lilja Lindvik as its new Director PR & Communications Nordic; effective immediately. Alexandra will be responsible for all group PR & Communication activities across a… Read the full press release

RCI releases enhanced version of its website for affiliated developers and resort staff, RCIAffiliates.com

PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2015-5-15 — /Travel PR News/ — RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange, recently released an enhanced version of its website for affiliated developers and resort staff, RCIAffiliates.com. The enhancements include three new components that affiliates will notice: 1) A new look and even more intuitive navigation; 2) New content that serves as an industry… Read the full press release

Armed Forces Vacation Club celebrates Military Appreciation Month and Armed Forces Day with $299 week-long resort stays for eligible service members

PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2015-5-15 — /Travel PR News/ — In celebration of Military Appreciation Month and Armed Forces Day, Armed Forces Vacation Club is offering eligible service members a well-deserved vacation with select week-long resort stays for $299‡*. This rate can be booked today through May 19, 2015 with travel dates through Dec. 20, 2015. The deal applies… Read the full press release

Wyndham Hotel Group launches its new loyalty program; debuts multi-million dollar, integrated umbrella marketing campaign

Hospitality Powerhouse Casts Kristofer Hivju of “Game of Thrones” and “Force Majeure” Fame as ‘Wyndham Rewards Wyzard’ and Celebrates with 3,000 Bonus Point Summer Promotion PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2015-5-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company, today announced the global launch of its groundbreaking new loyalty program, Wyndham Rewards®, with the debut… Read the full press release