Category Archives: Travelers

Autograph Collection Hotels welcomes luxurious boutique property in the heart of Lucerne to its collection, The Hotel

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Discerning collection of independent hotels expands to include its second design property in Switzerland, located in the heart of Lucerne Lucerne, Switzerland, 2015-6-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International’s exclusive portfolio of hotels recognised for celebrating individuality, is set to welcome a luxurious new boutique property to its collection on 8 July 2015…. Read the full news article

Ethiopian Airlines inaugurates three times a week flights to Dublin and Los Angeles

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ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, 2015-6-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines, the largest airline in Africa, is pleased to announce that it has started flights to Dublin and Los Angeles on 19 June 2015. Ethiopian flights to Dublin and Los Angeles are operated three times a week with the ultra- modern Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which offers… Read the full news article

Airevents and airberlin give aviation fans an extraordinary insight into the “fascination of flying”

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Premiere of the Airevents Flight Academy on 5th September 2015  BERLIN, 2015-6-22 — /Travel PR News/ — What keeps a 70-ton Airbus in the air? How efficient are aircraft? What happens in the event of a storm or turbulence? The Airevents Flight Academy will answer these and other questions on 5th September 2015 at Berlin… Read the full news article

airberlin and Jet Airways extend codeshare agreement

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airberlin and Jet Airways extend codeshare agreement to six cities in India BERLIN, 2015-6-22 — /Travel PR News/ — airberlin and Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, have extended their codeshare agreement with immediate effect. Germany’s second largest airline will now place its AB code on six routes which are operated by Jet Airways to… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways to launch new daily All-First Class service from Doha to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia to coincide with the start of Ramadan

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New third daily flight will be served by an All-Premium Class Airbus A319 and takes frequency to Jeddah up to 21 times a week DOHA, Qatar, 2015-6-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has announced the launch of a new daily All-First Class service from its hub in Doha to Jeddah in the Kingdom of Saudi… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways to operate six flights per week between Amsterdam and Doha

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Five-star airline will operate six flights per week between the two capitals Inaugural flight welcomed by traditional water salute in Dutch capital AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, 2015-6-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, the award-winning five-star airline, has commenced services between Amsterdam and Doha with the inaugural flight landing at Schiphol Airport on Tuesday 16 June,… Read the full news article

Qatar Executive gears up for one of its busiest seasons of the year as religious travellers plan their trips to Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah during the Holy month of Ramadan

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Religious travellers offered the flexibility to book as little as four hours in advance of travel with Qatar Airways’ private jet division Doha, QATAR, 2015-6-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Executive, Qatar Airways’ private jet division, prepares for one of its busiest seasons of the year as religious travellers plan their trips to Saudi Arabia to… Read the full news article

Dragonair named “World’s Best Regional Airline” in the annual Skytrax World Airline Awards™

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HONG KONG, 2015-6-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Dragonair is delighted to have been named “World’s Best Regional Airline” in the annual Skytrax World Airline Awards™ – the fourth time the carrier has received the honour. No other airline has achieved this feat since this category was added to the awards in 2010. In a… Read the full news article

Bahrain Airport Company: The 2nd Enabling Works Package for the new BIA Passenger Terminal Building awarded to local contractors G.P. Zachariades Engineering and Construction Company

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Muharraq, Bahrain, 2015-6-17 — /Travel PR News/ — His Excellency the Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications (MTT) Engineer Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed announced the awarding of the second Enabling Works Package for the new BIA Passenger Terminal Building, worth BD10 million, to local contractors G.P. Zachariades Engineering and Construction Company. The enabling works schedule follows on… Read the full news article

Aircastle Holding Corporation Limited places firm order for 25 Embraer E-Jet E2s at the 51st International Paris Air Show

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Paris, France, 2015-6-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Embraer and Aircastle Holding Corporation Limited, which is a subsidiary of Aircastle Limited (“Aircastle”) (NYSE: AYR), announced today at the 51st International Paris Air Show a firm order for 25 E-Jet E2s, consisting of 15 E190-E2s and 10 E195-E2s with an additional 25 purchase rights for 15 E190-E2s… Read the full news article

IATA issued comments clarifying its Cabin OK initiative misunderstood in some reporting

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GENEVA, 2015-6-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) issued comments clarifying key elements of its Cabin OK initiative which have been misunderstood in some reporting. The IATA Cabin OK initiative for carry-on bags aims to provide passengers with a greater assurance that their carry-on bags will travel with them in… Read the full news article

51st International Paris Air Show: SkyWest, Inc. orders eight E175 jets from Embraer S.A. to be flown under Capacity Purchase Agreement with Alaska Airlines

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Paris, France, 2015-6-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Embraer S.A. and SkyWest, Inc. (SkyWest) have announced today at the 51st International Paris Air Show, a firm order for eight E175 jets. The aircraft will be flown by SkyWest Airlines under a Capacity Purchase Agreement (CPA) with Alaska Airlines. The value of the contract, which will be… Read the full news article

Etihad Airways expands codeshare agreement with Hong Kong Airlines

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Abu Dhabi, 2015-6-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has expanded its codeshare agreement with Hong Kong Airlines, an internationally-acclaimed Skytrax 4-star airline, to provide travellers with enhanced connections between Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. Under the expanded codeshare agreement, Hong Kong Airlines will place its… Read the full news article

Etihad Airways to connect the Middle East to the Scottish capital with daily flights between Abu Dhabi and Edinburgh

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Abu Dhabi, 2015-6-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, will connect the Middle East to the Scottish capital with the launch this week of daily flights between Abu Dhabi and Edinburgh. Edinburgh is Etihad Airways’ first Scottish destination, and its third point in the UK, alongside a… Read the full news article

Emirates launches its sixth destination in Pakistan and adds five additional weekly flights to Karachi

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Airline to launch its sixth destination in Pakistan on 1 August; and five additional weekly flights to Karachi from 1 July New services to make Pakistan the fourth most highly served country in the Emirates network, as the airline marks 30 years of service to Pakistan DUBAI, UA.E. 2015-6-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates,… Read the full news article

Japan Airlines signed Tokyo 2020 Official Partner agreement with the Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games

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TOKYO, 2015-6-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) is pleased to announce that the company has signed a Tokyo 2020 Official Partner (passenger air transport services category) agreement today with the Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. With this agreement, JAL will become an official partner of both the Tokyo 2020… Read the full news article

Vail’s newest food and cocktail destination will debut inside Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail

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A new gathering spot designed to cure what ails Vail, 2015-6-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Vail’s newest food and cocktail destination will debut in June 2015 inside Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail, bringing a new sense of arrival and heart beat to the hotel. Offering an energetic, casual hang out for locals and visitors to… Read the full news article

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) registers steady growth in May 2015: passenger volume rose by 12.1% to 5.8 million

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HONG KONG, 2015-6-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Both passengers and aircraft movements at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) registered steady growth in May 2015. During the month, passenger volume rose by 12.1% to 5.8 million, while aircraft movements increased by 4.2% to 34,115 compared to the same month last year. Cargo throughput experienced a slight… Read the full news article

HMSHost brings Bob Evans Express to Port Columbus International Airport

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Bob Evans’ farm fresh goodness now available in Concourse B COLUMBUS, OH, 2015-6-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Bob Evans Express, brought to Port Columbus International Airport by global restaurateur HMSHost, is making Bob Evans’ famous farm fresh goodness™ available for travelers to enjoy in an international airport for first time ever. Representatives of HMSHost, Port Columbus,… Read the full news article

Dubai Airports won the Gold Award for ‘Best Internal Communications During A Brand Development Programme’ at the Transform Awards Middle East & North Africa

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Dubai, UAE, 2015-6-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai Airports was declared winner of the Gold Award for ‘Best Internal Communications During A Brand Development Programme’ at the Transform Awards Middle East & North Africa, at a ceremony in Dubai recently. The award category recognises an organisation’s approach in engaging all its employees, especially in communicating a… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Miami and Tesla Motors, Inc. partner to offer an exclusive Drive & Dine Father’s Day experience

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Sunday, June 21, 2015 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Miami, 2015-6-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Miami and Tesla Motors, Inc. have come together to offer an exclusive Drive & Dine Father’s Day experience.  Sign Dad up to enjoy a complimentary test drive in the award-winning Tesla Model S followed by a special… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh hosted charity fun run event supporting the Children’s Cancer Hospital 57357

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The perfect way to raise funds and awareness for the Children’s Cancer Hospital 57357 by the shores of the Red Sea Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, 2015-6-15 — /Travel PR News/ — On Saturday, May 30, 2015, as part of the General Manager’s community outreach program, and in continuous efforts to serve and reach out to the local… Read the full news article

dnata invested over GBP20 million to support the growth of aviation in the United Kingdom

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DUBAI, U.A.E., & London, UK, 2015-6-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Over the past 12 months, dnata has invested more than GBP20 million in facilities, equipment, training and technology to support the growth of aviation in the United Kingdom. The air services provider marked another milestone last month: commencement of passenger and ramp handling at London’s Gatwick… Read the full news article

airberlin and Air Serbia extend collaboration

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BERLIN, 2015-6-15 — /Travel PR News/ — airberlin and Air Serbia are extending their collaboration. With immediate effect, topbonus members can also collect and redeem award miles on the entire route network of its Serbian partner, Air Serbia. Thus, airberlin also now offers its topbonus members frequent flyer benefits on routes to and from Serbia… Read the full news article

Jersey: Longueville Manor unveils stunning refurbishment of its Cottage Suite in time for the upcoming busy summer season

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JERSEY, 2015-6-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Longueville Manor, a Relais & Châteaux AA Five Red Star hotel in Jersey, has invested in a stunning refurbishment of its Cottage Suite in time for the upcoming busy summer season. The buoyant family tourism market has encouraged the hotel owners to create a luxury ‘home away from… Read the full news article

A.A.E. Director of Airports at the Tulsa Airports Improvement Trust Jeff Mulder elected Chairman of AAAE for 2015-2016

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Alexandria, VA, 2015-6-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Jeff Mulder, A.A.E., Director of Airports at the Tulsa Airports Improvement Trust, took office this week as Chair of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) for 2015-2016. Founded in 1928, AAAE is the world’s largest professional organization representing the men and women who work at public-use commercial and… Read the full news article

Tourism Authority of Thailand: Three Bangkok landmarks among the top 10 attractions in Asia by 2015 TripAdvisor Traveller’s Choice Awards

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Bangkok, 2015-6-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Three of Bangkok’s most famous landmarks were voted among the top 10 in Asia by travellers on the popular website TripAdvisor. The Reclining Buddha in Wat Pho, the Grand Palace, and the Temple of Dawn rated highly in a list of 25 landmark attractions in the site’s prestigious… Read the full news article

RCI reveals where travelers are hoping to visit this summer

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Deals abound for these popular locations on EndlessVacationRentals.com PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2015-6-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Memorial Day officially kicked off the summer season, and many travelers are looking forward to their next vacation. Travel companies have an insider’s view of where customers are looking to go, which often reveals interesting trends. RCI, the worldwide leader in… Read the full news article

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group’s global hotel rewards program Club Carlson wins two awards at the Loyalty Awards 2015

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BRUSSELS, 2015-6-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Club Carlson℠ , the global hotel rewards program from Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, won at the Loyalty Awards 2015 yesterday the “Best Use of Communications in a Loyalty Program” award for the ‘New Year’ campaign and “Best Use of Customer Analytics/Data in a Loyalty Program“ award for the ‘Nordic’ campaign…. Read the full news article

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® appointed by Caruso Affiliated to manage Rosewood Miramar Beach Montecito which will open in 2018

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Oceanfront location will be third California property for Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® Montecito, CA, 2015-6-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has been appointed by Caruso Affiliated, one of the largest, privately held real estate development companies in the U.S., to manage Rosewood Miramar Beach Montecito which will open in 2018 as Rosewood’s… Read the full news article