Aeroflot welcomes new Sukhoi Superjet 100 into its fleet

MOSCOW, 2016-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot has taken delivery of a new Sukhoi Superjet 100(registration number RA-89064)in enhanced FULL specification produced by JSC Sukhoi Civil Aircraft. The plane has been named in honour of Russian Distinguished pilot Yuri Ovsyannikov. The new SSJ-100 has been transferred to Aeroflot under a financial lease agreement from… Read the full news article

Queenstown Airport announces completion of runway and airfield lighting upgrade

Queenstown, New Zealand, 2016-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Queenstown Airport will be ready to receive after-dark flights from the end of April following the completion of a runway and airfield lighting upgrade. The enhancements to the runway and airfield lighting were key conditions set by New Zealand’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and Australia’s Civil Aviation… Read the full news article

GBTA Foundation research reveals that 88 percent of North American Employees satisfied with business travel experiences

New Research Reveals Key Drivers for Business Travel Satisfaction TORONTO, 2016-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — New research to be unveiled today by the GBTA Foundation at GBTA Conference 2016 Toronto reveals that nearly 9 in 10 employees (88 percent) in North America are satisfied with their business travel experiences. The GBTA Foundation, the education and… Read the full news article

Nobu Doha at Four Seasons Hotel Doha celebrates its first anniversary with special omakase menu throughout May 2016

Sip and savour throughout the month of May with a commemorative omakase menu Doha, Qatar, 2016-Apr-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Nobu Doha, the city’s premier award-winning restaurant by renowned chef Nobuyuki “Nobu” Matsuhisa located at Four Seasons Hotel Doha, is celebrating the restaurant’s first anniversary.  Recognised throughout the region as “the” place to sip and… Read the full news article

Recent poll ranks Los Angeles International Airport in top 10 of world’s most scenic airport landings

Only U.S. airport to rank in the top 10, in annual poll conducted by PrivateFly  Los Angeles, California, 2016-Apr-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has been voted one of the world’s most scenic airport landings in a poll of global travelers and travel industry experts coming in at number 9.  Conducted… Read the full news article

LAWA issues requirements for AMP train systems providers who want to participate in its LAX Landside Access Modernization Program

Issuing of instructions begins “Eligibility Determination Process” that will see train system providers demonstrate their capability of meeting operating and performance requirements Los Angeles, California, 2016-Apr-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) achieved an initial milestone today in its efforts to provide travelers with a first-class, swift, convenient, and reliable way to… Read the full news article

Flybe starts 2016 Summer Schedule with four routes from Liverpool John Lennon Airport including brand new Newquay route

Europe’s largest regional airline takes off for summer with four routes from Liverpool including brand new Newquay route. LIVERPOOL, UK, 2016-Apr-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, started operating its 2016 Summer Schedule recently with a choice of four routes and up to 65 flights a week from Liverpool John Lennon Airport,… Read the full news article

Liverpool John Lennon Airport announces easyjet Winter flights for 2016

LIVERPOOL, UK, 2016-Apr-20 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet have launched its Winter flights from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) for 2016 with some 600,000 low fare seats to and from Liverpool now on sale at easyJet.com on 3,700 flights and available to book for travel until 5 February 2017. LJLA expects to see continued growth… Read the full news article

Virgin Trains launches competition to photograph York Station as part of the York Festival of Ideas

YORK, UK, 2016-Apr-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Virgin Trains is encouraging people to take part in a competition to photograph York Station as part of the York Festival of Ideas, which celebrates the city’s history and heritage. The train operator is asking customers to take a single photograph of the 19th Century station to… Read the full news article

Virgin Trains opens First Class Lounge at King’s Cross Station following stylish makeover

LONDON, 2016-Apr-20 — /Travel PR News/ — A new-look Virgin Trains First Class Lounge has been opened at King’s Cross Station following a stylish makeover. It is one of eight lounges between London and Edinburgh to have been given the Virgin treatment, doubling the seating capacity and giving more options to hold meetings, work and unwind in… Read the full news article

Virgin Trains launches ‘Zen Zone’ in its refurbished First Class Lounge

LONDON, 2016-Apr-20 — /Travel PR News/ — This morning (Apr 18, 2016), commuters were invited to relax and enjoy the feeling of grass beneath their feet in the ‘Zen Zone’ in Virgin Trains’ refurbished First Class Lounge. The ‘Zen Zone’ joins meeting, working and resting zones in the revamped lounge, which includes innovative furniture, a bold… Read the full news article

Hong Kong International Airport announces passenger volume rose by 4.8% in March 2016 compared to same month last year

HONG KONG, 2016-Apr-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) saw steady growth in air traffic figures in March 2016. During the month, passenger volume rose by 4.8% to 6 million, while flight movements increased by 2.2% to 35,060, compared to the same month last year. Cargo throughput experienced mild growth of 1.1%… Read the full news article

airberlin now offers Premium Häagen-Dazs ice cream and BRLO Pale Ale on board

BERLIN, Germany, 2016-Apr-19 — /Travel PR News/ — In time for the start of the summer timetable, airberlin has revised its onboard menu to offer new refreshments in co-operation with new premium partners such as Häagen-Dazs and Berlin-based brewery start-up BRLO. The superior ice cream from Häagen-Dazs is now available in vanilla and Belgian chocolate flavours… Read the full news article

airberlin and Alitalia to expand flight offer between Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Italia

New destination and 25 per cent more flights to Italy BERLIN, Germany, 2016-Apr-19 — /Travel PR News/ — airberlin and Alitalia today announced that they will strengthen their commercial agreement to expand their flight offer between Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Italia. In particular businesses and holidaymakers will benefit from the enhanced cooperation. Their mutual passengers… Read the full news article

Choice Hotels announces the appointment of Steve Caron to vice president, Head of Vacation Rentals by Choice Hotels™

Industry veteran to lead new vacation rental business of international hotel company ROCKVILLE, Md., 2016-Apr-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, announced today the appointment of Steve Caron to vice president, Head of Vacation Rentals by Choice Hotels™. With over 20 years of expertise… Read the full news article

Nebraska Tourism Commission to host town hall meetings ahead of National Travel and Tourism Week

LINCOLN, Neb., 2016-Apr-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Just ahead of National Travel and Tourism Week, the Nebraska Tourism Commission will host town hall meetings in eight different Nebraska communities. “With the beginning of summer travel, the 2016 Nebraska Passport Program launch and Travel and Tourism Week, the month of May is a very exciting time… Read the full news article

Omaha Convention & Visitors Bureau: Omaha’s Eppley Airfield voted #1 in passenger satisfaction for medium-sized airports

OMAHA, NEB., 2016-Apr-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Feedback from more than 170,000 travelers reveals that Omaha’s Eppley Airfield is number one in passenger satisfaction for medium-sized airports. “The beauty of Omaha’s airport is that the passenger comes first,” said Keith Backsen, Executive Director of the Omaha Convention and Visitors Bureau. “The airport is a breeze… Read the full news article

Liverpool John Lennon Airport: Ryanair launches 6 new route for Winter 2016/17

LIVERPOOL, UK, 2016-Apr-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair have today (13th April 2016) launched its Winter 2016/17 schedule for Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA), with a new route to Sofia and five new winter services to Bergerac, Gran Canaria, Pisa, Porto and Szczecin, plus more flights to Alicante and Malaga. The addition of these new… Read the full news article

CDA welcomes Frontier’s additional new routes from Chicago O’Hare International Airport

CHICAGO, 2016-Apr-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Frontier Airlines begins adding new low fare nonstop service today from Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charlotte, N.C. (CLT); Kansas City, MO (MCI); Nashville, Tenn. (BNA); Portland, Ore. (PDX); St. Augustine, Fla. (UST); Seattle (SEA); and Minneapolis (MSP). To celebrate this new service, Frontier is offering special introductory fares… Read the full news article

TFE Hotels announces new Adina Apartment Hotel with mixed-use development in Fremantle’s WA Port City

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 news article

The Rezidor Hotel Group reports strong first quarter for business development: in Q1 2016

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 news article

Wizz Air to start new route from Niš (Serbia) to Dortmund (Germany) on 20 August

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 news article

Wizz Air to operate two flights per week from Katowice (Poland) to Dubai (UAE) starting 31 October

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 news article

The Calgary Airport Authority launches new program featuring canine companions to enhance the passenger experience at Calgary International Airport

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 news article

Jet Airways signs the ‘Buckingham Palace Declaration’ to support the global fight against illegal wildlife trafficking

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 news article

Manchester Airport’s Chaplaincy team joins forces with Greater Manchester Police to promote diversity and respect within multi-cultural communities

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 news article

Abre sus puertas el lujoso hotel Gran Meliá de Mar, uno de los rincones más bellos del Mediterráneo

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 news article

Whistler Mountain Bike Park to open to riders for the 2016 season on May 20

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 news article

Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas sets sail from Southampton, UK to exotic ports from Mediterranean to Far East with 11,000-piece art collection on exhibit

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 news article

Royal Caribbean announces that Chinese actress Fan Bingbing will be the Godmother for Ovation of the Seas

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 news article