HONG KONG, 2015-2-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today announced a further expansion of its freighter network with the launch of a new service to Kolkata, India, commencing 11 March 2015. Cathay Pacific will become the only carrier providing direct freighter services between Kolkata and Hong Kong. The scheduled service will operate… Read the full press release
A one-stop touch-point catering and customising to visitor needs Singapore, 2015-2-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Singapore Visitor Centre (SVC) will have a new home at 216 Orchard Road; situated next to orchardgateway@emerald, from 17 February. Set in a two-storey conserved Peranakan shophouse in the heritage-rich Emerald Hill area, the centre is designed with the… Read the full press release
ABU DHABI, 2015-2-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways today launched daily flights between Abu Dhabi and Kolkata (Calcutta), the airline’s 11th destination in India on its own, and its 15th destination in combination with network partner Jet Airways. Flight EY256 departed Etihad Airways’ hub at 11:10 and is scheduled to land at Netaji Subhash… Read the full press release
From in-villa surf lessons to a personally designed pop-up speakeasy, new customized holiday experiences are offered to guests of the three to five bedroom Residence Villas Seychelles, 2015-2-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Overlooking the stunning white sands of Petite Anse Bay, the spacious Residence Villas at Four Seasons Resort Seychelles offer a paradise setting for… Read the full press release
HONG KONG, 2015-2-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) started the New Year with steady growth in all three air traffic categories. In January, the airport handled 5.2 million passengers, registering year-on-year growth of 1.8%. Flight movements increased 2.1% to 33,385 over the past year, while cargo volume showed an increase of… Read the full press release
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah (Malaysia), 2015-2-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Star Cruises, the leading cruise line in Asia Pacific, and its crew members from SuperStar Aquarius, together with the Sabah Hotel Association members, had jointly organised a visit to the Sri Pritchard Old Folks Home in Kinarut, Papar, Sabah (Malaysia) on 12th February 2015, in conjunction… Read the full press release
DUBAI, UAE, 2015-2-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates Airline has launched a celebration of cricket with fans the world over, as the national teams from 14 countries commence their journey to compete for the glory and the title of world champions at the ICC Cricket World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. As the Official Worldwide… Read the full press release
Hong Kong, 2015-2-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Multi-generational family travel maintains one of the top 2 positions on the list of travel trends, according to the 2015 Virtuoso Luxe Report. This is due to a variety of reasons, including time-poor executives, social media overload, the chance to reconnect with family, and healthier grandparents with new… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2015-2-13 — /Travel PR News/ — VisitBritain’s GREAT China Welcome programme aims to make Britain the most welcoming destination in Europe for Chinese visitors. The programme has over 250 member hotels, attractions and activities which all excel in looking after Chinese visitors. Here’s how just a few of them are celebrating or marking Chinese… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2015-2-13 — /Travel PR News/ — New full-year inbound tourism figures released today reveal that 2014 was a record year for both inbound visits and overseas visitor spending in the UK. The latest International Passenger Survey figures show that overseas visitors spent £21.7 billion in Britain last year, 3% up on 2013 and a… Read the full press release
Milan / Bangkok, 2015-2-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The new national tourism promotion campaign “2015 Discover Thainess” has been unveiled in Italy with the Tourism Authority of Thailand’s participation in the Borsa Internazionale del Tourismo (BIT), the largest Italian travel fair, between 12-14 February, 2015, in Milan. The “2015 Discover Thainess” campaign will emphasise the… Read the full press release
MANCHESTER, UK, 2015-2-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Vueling, the Barcelona-based airline, part of International Airlines Group (IAG), is set to launch a direct service to Barcelona from Manchester Airport on 19th June 2015. The flight will depart Manchester on Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday flying to Terminal 1 at Barcelona El Prat Airport, which… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2015-2-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt today introduced a suite of innovative new loyalty benefits for its most frequent guests. Through its award winning loyalty program, Hyatt Gold Passport, Hyatt is delivering a more effortless and seamless travel experience beyond the hotel stay. Hyatt Gold Passport members who achieve Diamond status through 25 stays or… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2015-2-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that Hyatt Centric, a new, full service lifestyle brand designed for business and leisure travelers, will open its first hotels in April. The hotels – Hyatt Centric The Loop Chicago and Hyatt Centric South Beach Miami – will deliver on the brand’s mission… Read the full press release
Air France celebrates Carnival at Paris-Charles de Gaulle. PARIS, 2015-2-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Carnival is the most popular national holiday in Brazil, in particular in Rio de Janeiro where the celebrations last for nine days from 13 to 21 February. Air France has also organized its own celebrations, with special events at the… Read the full press release
BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2015-2-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Budapest Airport’s high expectation for continued growth and heightened progress in 2015 gets underway with its first new route announcement of the year. Launching its inaugural route from the Hungarian gateway, SkyGreece Airlines will be commencing a twice-weekly service to Toronto from 21 May. The new carrier,… Read the full press release
Johannesburg, South Africa, 2015-2-12 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways (SAA), Africa’s most awarded airline, announced today that it will extend the redemption period for its loyalty programme’s members to enable them to continue to process AnyDay and MileageKeeper Awards to 28 February 2015 at 23h00, South African time. Whilst the majority of members… Read the full press release
JOHANNESBURG, 2015-2-12 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways (SAA) has welcomed the scrapping of yellow fever vaccinations, which is no longer necessary for travel between Zambia, Tanzania and South Africa. The announcement was made by the South African Department of Health and the requirement was lifted with immediate effect. The decision was made at the… Read the full press release
Panama City, 2015-2-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced new data showing that aviation and aviation-related tourism contributes some $5.9 billion to Panama’s economy, an amount equal to 12.6% of the country’s GDP. This is much higher than the global average contribution of 3.4%, reflecting the positive impact of efficient… Read the full press release
Johannesburg, 2015-2-12 — /Travel PR News/ — On the 25th Anniversary of the release of Nelson Mandela from prison Art for Amnesty and the Cape Town International Airport today announced that they would partner in the creation of a giant tapestry in his memory. The tapestry (measuring approximately 30 square metres) will hang in the… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2015-2-11 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways’ business class amenity kits are set to get an over haul for long-haul customers. Designed with the aim of revitalising travellers, the new wash-bags will continue to feature Elemis products and will include Pro Collagen Marine Cream, Pro Radiance Hand and Nail Cream and Lip Balm…. Read the full press release
LONDON, 2015-2-11 — /Travel PR News/ — More than one and a half million people are expected to travel with British Airways this February half-term as sunshine-starved Brits take a break from the February freeze. The busiest days for air travel are on Friday, February 13 and returning on Sunday, February 22, with over 120,000… Read the full press release
More than 100 hospitals and medical organizations to benefit in 2015 DALLAS, 2015-2-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) announced today that 75 nonprofit hospitals and medical organizations from across the nation will benefit from the Southwest Airlines 2015 Medical Transportation Grant Program, with the total impact reaching 101 facilities. Through the… Read the full press release
First battery powered train operating a passenger service in the UK in over half a century Battery-driven BOMBARDIER ELECTROSTARtrain entered passenger operation as part of a trial on British railways London, 2015-2-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation is celebrating the launch of an Independently Powered Electric Multiple Unit (IPEMU), which… Read the full press release
SYDNEY, 2015-2-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas Frequent Flyers now have another way to request an upgrade, with the launch of a new online invitation-only bidding system. Bid Now Upgrades, to be gradually introduced across the Qantas network from this week, allows invited Frequent Flyers booked in Economy and Premium Economy to make an… Read the full press release
2014 Data Also Show Gains in Air Freight Oakland, CA, 2015-2-10 — /Travel PR News/ — With more flights, new destinations and expanded cargo facilities, Oakland International Airport (OAK) enjoyed a healthy year of growth in 2014, recording 12 consecutive months of increased passenger traffic. For the year ending December 31, 2014, OAK recorded 10.3 million enplaned… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2015-2-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts has today announced Rugby Union Legend George Gregan and highly-regarded health professional Dr Ginni Mansberg as the first members of an elite panel, offering insights and expertise for Australian business travellers. The “Crowne Plaza® Thought Leaders” will share expert tips and advice, as well… Read the full press release
Hong Kong, 2015-2-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta is once again listed as the Top 25 Hotel – Indonesia by TripAdvisor® in its Travellers Choice Award 2015. It is the hotel’s third consecutive achievement having first received the award in 2013. TripAdvisor® has long been regarded as an unbiased source of advice and… Read the full press release
Christchurch, New Zealand, 2015-2-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Hundreds of Chinese travellers will celebrate Chinese New Year this month by travelling to the South Island. Christchurch Airport and China Southern Airlines (CZ) will celebrate the return of the B787 Dreamliner, with the first of this summer’s charter flights arriving on February 15. Airport Chief Executive… Read the full press release
SAN DIEGO, 2015-2-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Effective Wednesday, February 11, 2015, Virgin America will move its operations from Terminal 2 East to a new location in Terminal 2 West at San Diego International Airport. Ticketing counters for Virgin America will be located between Delta Air Lines and JetBlue Airways. The airline will operate self-service… Read the full press release