5 NEW ROUTES START IN JULY SOFIA, Bulgaria, 2015-7-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, welcomed today the fifth Airbus A320 at its Sofia base. This aircraft will support operations on the recently launched services to Bari, Cologne, Geneva, Naples and Munich Memmingen. The new… Read the full news article
40-year rail industry veteran, Michael Marino, promoted to lead agency’s trans-Hudson rail transit system NEW YORK, NY, 2015-7-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Port Authority announced today that Michael Marino – a seasoned railroad veteran with more than 40 years experience in the industry – was named the agency’s new Director of Rail Transit… Read the full news article
NEW YORK, NY, 2015-7-30 — /Travel PR News/ — oneworld® today collects its seventh best airline alliance award of the year, confirming its position as the world’s most highly prized airline alliance. It receives its latest honour in the debut Trazees, a new award scheme presented by Trazee Travel, the web publication focussed on travellers aged… Read the full news article
EDINBURGH, 2015-7-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Budding film makers and artists from Canongate Youth have teamed up with Scotland’s Urban Past (SUP) to explore and celebrate the history of the Dumbiedykes area. SUP, a nationwide initiative that puts local communities in charge of recording the history on their doorsteps, helped a group of 5-11… Read the full news article
Xiamen / Hong Kong, 2015-7-30 — /Travel PR News/ — On 24 July, Star Cruises joined with Xiamen Port Holding Group to hold a festive celebration marking the beginning of SuperStar Libra’s homeport in Xiamen, China until 1 November. The longest homeport of any industry cruise ship ever in Xiamen, SuperStar Libra will operate 3-day/2-night… Read the full news article
LONDON, 2015-7-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The latest results from the Great Britain Tourism Survey (GBTS) published today by VisitEngland reveal a record breaking performance for domestic tourism in the first quarter of the year. Key figures include: 28.7 million trips recorded in England between January and April this year, an 18% increase YOY,… Read the full news article
Bangkok, 2015-7-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) held a gala event to announce the winner of a social-media competition designed to raise the profile of the “Discover Thainess” marketing campaign amongst the world’s young people. The winner of the “One and Only” campaign was chosen from amongst three finalist… Read the full news article
Monte Carlo, 2015-7-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Silversea Cruises celebrated today the start of construction of Silver Muse with the cutting of first steel at Fincantieri’s Sestri Ponente shipyard in Genoa, Italy. Silversea’s chairman Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidioco-hosted the event with Giuseppe Bono, CEO of Fincantieri. Set to debut in the spring of 2017, Silversea’s new… Read the full news article
Monte Carlo, 2015-7-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises today announced plans to relocate its Americas office from Fort Lauderdale to Miami, Florida. The move is currently scheduled for late 2015. The company, which maintains offices in London, Frankfurt, and Sydney, with its global headquarters in Monte Carlo, will move all staff currently working… Read the full news article
New York City, 2015-7-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Between January and May, 2015 an additional 1.1 million overnights were generated by international visitors to Germany, compared with the same period last year. This is according to the latest numbers from the Federal Statistical Office based on statistics from accommodation facilities with ten or more beds… Read the full news article
Hebron, KY, 2015-7-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Lyft, a transportation network company, is now operating at CVG. Lyft’s mobile-phone application facilitates peer-to-peer ridesharing by connecting passengers who need a ride with drivers who have a car. “Our customers want options,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. “Lyft joins other ground… Read the full news article
Muharraq, Bahrain, 2015-7-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The Supreme Organising Committee of the Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) announced that Bahrain Airport Company, the managing body and operator of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), is a silver sponsor of the BIAS 2016. The event, held under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa… Read the full news article
Florida Ranks as the Friendliest State; East Coast Edges Out West Coast NEW YORK, 2015-7-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Traveling to a new city can be exhilarating and intimidating at the same time but a warm greeting and friendly smile can put all fears aside when visiting to a new destination. A new poll… Read the full news article
NEW YORK, 2015-7-27 — /Travel PR News/ — American Express is expanding The Centurion Lounge network in major domestic airports, announcing today that it will open its seventh location at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), Terminal D. The 8,500 square foot Lounge is currently slated to open in the first half of 2016. “We… Read the full news article
Alaska Raising the Bar to Allow Frequent Flier Members to Travel and Earn Miles to All Corners of the Globe SEATTLE, 2015-7-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines is enhancing its unique partner portfolio in Mileage Plan by adding China-based carrier Hainan Airlines. Hainan operates a modern fleet to over 90 destinations throughout the world…. Read the full news article
Louisville, KY, 2015-7-27 — /Travel PR News/ — 21c Museum Hotels co-founder Laura Lee Brown will present her latest exhibition, From Near and Far: New Painting and Photography by Laura Lee Brown, a solo exhibition of original oil portraits, photographs and photographic collages inspired by the artist’s travels at Swanson Contemporary in Louisville, KY. The exhibition opens on Friday,… Read the full news article
New Zealand has opened the doors to its first and only museum of contemporary art. New Plymouth, New Zealand, 2015-7-27 — /Travel PR News/ — New Zealand has opened the doors to its first and only museum of contemporary art. The Govett-Brewster Art Gallery/Len Lye Centre, with its curved exterior walls of mirror-like stainless steel,… Read the full news article
A Wellington-based duo with French connections has just won the Dilmah Real High Tea Global Challenge in Sri Lanka. Wellington, New Zealand, 2015-7-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Executive Chef Laurent Loudeac and Assistant Maitre d’ Camille Furminieux of Hippopotamus restaurant, part of Wellington’s celebrated Museum Art Hotel establishment, competed with 21 teams from 14… Read the full news article
OSHKOSH, Wis., 2015-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Cessna Aircraft Company, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced an agreement with Zhoushan AVIC Joy Air General Air Co., Ltd. for 20 Cessna Grand Caravan EX Amphibian aircraft. The aircraft are expected to start being delivered later this year out of the… Read the full news article
Aircraft makes North American debut at EAA Airventure OSHKOSH, Wis., 2015-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Beechcraft Corporation, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced that it has received type certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the latest version of its new production Beechcraft King Air 250 turboprop, allowing… Read the full news article
SYDNEY, 2015-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas today announced the return of the Flying Kangaroo between the Sunshine Coast (Maroochydore) and Sydney* as well as the launch of services between Melbourne and the Gold Coast* to give customers more premium travel options. Qantas Domestic chief executive officer Andrew David said the network changes were… Read the full news article
SYDNEY, 2015-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas Frequent Flyer members have new opportunities to earn points for activities other than flying, with the introduction of another 16 retailers into the popular Qantas Online Mall. The Online Mall, accessed via qantaspoints.com/onlinemall, gives members the ability to earn Qantas Points while they shop with well-known local… Read the full news article
International-inspired dishes prepared á la minute and served all-you-can-eat from 12:00 – 17:00 every Sundays. Bangkok, 2015-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Brasserie Europa, an all-day-dining international restaurant at Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok, introduces its new main dishes, featuring the freshest ingredients and highest quality available in the market. Using European-style cooking techniques, the chefs… Read the full news article
CALGARY, 2015-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The Calgary Airport Authority welcomes WestJet’s announcement of continued network growth based out of Calgary International Airport (YYC), the airline’s home base for both its mainline and regional carrier. WestJet is bringing on a number of new routes, as well as several increased frequencies on existing routes, which… Read the full news article
Schiphol Group announces today that as per October 1st Mrs. Tanja Dik has been appointed as Director Consumer Products & Services. Mrs. Dik will report to the CCO, Mr. Maarten de Groof. AMSTERDAM, 2015-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Since 1999, Tanja Dik (1968) held different management positions in Joop van den Ende’s international theatre… Read the full news article
BORACAY Island, Philippines, 2015-7-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Discovery Shores Boracay, the country’s multi-awarded luxury resort announces its most recent nomination in the world’s leading awards initiative for luxury hotels, the prestigious World Luxury Hotel Awards. As an esteemed Nominee under the following categories: Luxury Beach Resort, Luxury Island Resort and Luxury Wedding Destination, Discovery… Read the full news article
IHG continues growth in Brazil with the opening of the country’s eighth Holiday Inn hotel MIAMI, 2015-7-23 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the opening of the Holiday Inn® Natal hotel. The new build, 216-room property is located in the northeastern city of Natal, the capital and… Read the full news article
DENHAM, UK, 2015-7-23 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today brings its boutique, Hotel Indigo®, to the historic city of York. Operating under a franchise agreement with Sojourn Hotels, Hotel Indigo® York opens its doors on Walmgate, a thriving foodie destination and the birthplace of York’s chocolate making empire. The… Read the full news article
Budapest, Hungary, 2015-7-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, announced today a new simplified process for flight changes. Under the new simplified process, passengers can change the date or the routing of their flight by paying a change fee of just 50 percent* of the… Read the full news article
Pasay, City, Philippines, 2015-7-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Flag carrier Philippine Airlines continues its international expansion this year with the introduction of regular service to Port Moresby, the capital of Papua New Guinea, on October 25, 2015. The service will operate twice a week, with flight PR215 departing Manila every Friday and Sunday at… Read the full news article