Rail capacity to double at Gatwick Airport in the next five years A train will leave the airport for London every three minutes State-of-the-art trains and robust new track and signalling systems coming LONDON, 2015-4-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The first new Thameslink trains serving Gatwick Airport are on track to begin service from… Read the full press release
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, 2015-4-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines, the largest airline in Africa, is pleased to announce that it has started new services to Tokyo Narita International Airport in April 21, 2015, in codeshare partnership with fellow Star Alliance member, All Nippon Airways, Japan’s leading airline. The thrice weekly flight, the only direct… Read the full press release
Swissport International, the world’s leading provider of ground and cargo handling services to the aviation industry, and Collinson Group, owners of Priority Pass, have signed a joint venture agreement to launch the first shared use lounge at London Heathrow Terminal 5. ‘Aspire, the Lounge and Spa at LHR T5’ opens to the public this summer… Read the full press release
Beijing, 2015-4-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on China to continue strengthening safety and to optimize its airspace capacity further to reduce flight delays. “It is clear that China is fully dedicated to supporting its overall development with a strong air transport industry. The efforts of the CAAC… Read the full press release
Doha-based carrier voted Best Middle Eastern Airline Servicing China for the fourth year running at the 8th Annual TTG China Travel Awards Qatar Airways also voted as the Airline to Look Out for by Frequent Fliers at the 3rd Flyer Award Ceremony organized by Flyertea DOHA, Qatar, 2015-4-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways was… Read the full press release
Frequency increases scheduled to meet holiday and long-term travel demands Destinations include cities throughout the Middle East and Europe Triple-daily to Athens starting June 1 DOHA, Qatar, 2015-4-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has responded to the continuous rise in passenger demand with an increase in the frequency of weekly flights to 10 of its… Read the full press release
Newport Beach, Calif., 2015-4-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Southern California is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the country. It’s the land of Hollywood make believe, fantasy theme parks, surfers and skateboarders, luxury shopping, celebrities, a laid-back lifestyle, golf, and, of course, the endless summer. To help travelers discover the endless possibilities for… Read the full press release
Helsinki, Finland, 2015-4-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Finavia has purchased ticket inspection machines, and the machines are currently being tested at the airport. The new technology will make customer service faster, both in security control and at the gate. – The new machines are included in Finavia’s digitisation and service development plan, the aim of… Read the full press release
KIEV, 2015-4-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Ukraine International became one of the Moscow Domodedovo International Airport`s most punctual foreign carriers in march and Q1 2015. Moscow Domodedovo Airport summed up the results of the punctuality contest conducted on a monthly basis in eight classes – depending on flight frequency and maximum take-off weight of the… Read the full press release
New Senior Director of Government Relations Committed to Advancing Federal Policies that Strengthen and Promote Travel in America WASHINGTON, 2015-4-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The U. S. Travel Association on Monday announced that Jena Baker McNeill is the association’s new senior director of government relations. McNeill will bolster the team’s efforts to promote policies that increase… Read the full press release
From today, 20 April 2015, wines that have been especially selected for KLM World Business Class can be ordered and delivered to your door through the website SpecialBite. These wines are carefully picked by connoisseurs for KLM, so that we can offer our passengers the loveliest of choices. KLM has regularly won international prizes for… Read the full press release
SEATTLE, 2015-4-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Woodland Park Zoo to bring guests closer to tigers than ever before when it opens its new Banyan Wilds on Saturday, May 2 WHAT: Woodland Park Zoo will present its newest stripes-tigers!-when the new Banyan Wilds opens to the community Saturday, May 2. The community is invited to… Read the full press release
MALDIVES, 2015-4-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Kurumba Maldives invites guests to enjoy a healthy escape whilst holidaying at Kurumba; be motivated and inspired to focus on fitness, as well enjoying the freedom and time away from their normal hectic life, in a paradise setting. With this in mind, Kurumba Maldives has recently updated their… Read the full press release
North Charleston, S.C., 2015-4-22 — /Travel PR News/ — United Airlines is moving from its long-time home on Concourse A to make way for renovations that are part of the $189 million Terminal Redevelopment and Improvement Program (TRIP). United will open at gates B8 and B10 on Tuesday morning (April 21, 2015). When exiting the… Read the full press release
Los Angeles, California, 2015-4-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The 100-foot-tall LAX Gateway pylons to be lit in various shades of green in support of Earth Day 2015 on April 22 WHAT: The 100-foot-tall LAX Gateway pylons that illuminate the main entrance to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) will be lit in various shades of green… Read the full press release
Abu Dhabi, 2015-4-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways has scooped the coveted 2015 Crystal Cabin Award in the ‘Premium Class & VIP’ category, for its innovative Airbus A380 upper deck cabin designs and products. The ceremony was held in Hamburg, Germany, as part of the annual Aircraft Interiors Expo. The Crystal Cabin Award is… Read the full press release
Abu Dhabi, 2015-4-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways held its third annual ‘Run for a Cause’ event on the Abu Dhabi Corniche on Friday, 17 April 2015, raising almost half a million dirhams for charity. The event was attended by Sheikh Ahmed bin Nasser Al Nahyan who awarded medals and prizes to the race… Read the full press release
Mauritius, 2015-4-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Mauritius resort to offer new Sanctuary Pool Villa category with panoramic ocean or beachfront views plus a luxurious re-model of the Presidential Suite to create a flexible three to five bedroom Presidential Suite Sanctuary A picturesque hideaway on the island’s east coast, Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita… Read the full press release
Vancouver, Canada, 2015-4-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Once a year YEW seafood + bar teams up with VISA Infinite to create a one-of-a-kind dining experience for food-loving cardholders. This year, Chef Ned Bell is thrilled to join forces with friend and well-known Chef Seamus Mullen for an inspired meal that blends both chefs’ styles and passions…. Read the full press release
Hotel guests are invited to cruise the city in three of Aston Martin’s newest models from April 25 to May 2 Chicago, 2015-4-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Chicago is offering guests another one-of-a-kind luxury experience this spring. Those staying at the Hotel from April 25 to May 2, 2015 will have the… Read the full press release
Dubai, UAE, 2015-4-20 — /Travel PR News/ — China Airlines, the Taiwan-based carrier, will relocate its regional base to Al Maktoum International at Dubai World Central (DWC) with effect from today. The first flight, which arrived at 10am from Taipei, was welcomed by a traditional water salute by executives from the airline and Dubai Airports. The Taiwanese… Read the full press release
HONG KONG, 2015-4-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) set a new monthly record of 34,310 flight movements in March, growing by 5.7% compared to the same month last year. Monthly passengers also climbed significantly by 11.4% year-on-year to 5.74 million, while cargo volume recorded a drop of 8.2% to 364,000… Read the full press release
Air New Zealand has announced today that it will begin flying direct to Houston, Texas from December this year. AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 2015-4-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The new Air New Zealand service will see a Boeing 777-200ER aircraft operate up to five flights per week between Auckland and Houston, commencing in mid-December. Norris… Read the full press release
LIVERPOOL, UK, 2015-4-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Thomson and First Choice are pleased to announce that in summer 2016 they will introduce a brand new Thomson Airways route to Palma, Majorca from Liverpool John Lennon Airport offering Thomson Cruises holidays to customers from the North West. The move to introduce the route is part… Read the full press release
DUBAI, U.A.E., 2015-4-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, a global connector of people, places and economies, has launched a second daily A380 service to London Gatwick Airport. Due to passenger demand, Emirates has taken the decision to immediately upgrade its EK15/16 route that was previously operated by a Boeing 777. The A380 will add a… Read the full press release
Pupils from Glaitness Primary School in Orkney stepped back in time this week to become junior guides at Bishop’s and Earl’s Palaces. EDINBURGH, 2015-4-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The Primary Six class have been training for the past few months to provide guided tours for visiting pupils from all over Scotland as part of… Read the full press release
Volunteer groups and individuals from across Scotland are being urged to enter the 2015 Scottish Heritage Angel Awards. EDINBURGH, 2015-4-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The Scottish Heritage Angel Awards, which acknowledge and celebrate the valuable contributions made to Scotland’s historic environment by volunteers or ‘Heritage Angels’, are now inviting entries. Community groups and individuals,… Read the full press release
FIRST SHIP FOR VIKING OCEAN CRUISES LAUNCHES NEW ERA IN DESTINATION-FOCUSED TRAVEL Los Angeles, 2015-4-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking Ocean Cruises® (www.vikingoceancruises.com) today announced its first ship, Viking Star, has embarked on her maiden voyage from Istanbul to Venice, thus launching the travel industry’s first entirely new cruise line in a decade. From Venice, Viking… Read the full press release
LAS VEGAS, 2015-4-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Las Vegas comes of age as it is named the No. 1 trade show destination for the 21st consecutive year, according to the Trade Show News Network’s (TSNN) “2014 TSNN Top 250 Trade Shows in the United States” list. Las Vegas hosted 60 of the largest shows held… Read the full press release
HONG KONG, 2015-4-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Introducing the newest dimension to hotels where indulgent essentials and premium benefits come at an irresistible price Drawing inspiration from the urban travellers who crave for exclusivity and indulgence, the new Canton Lounge redefines the club lounge concept by offering in-house guests of Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel… Read the full press release