PARIS, 2015-3-31 — /Travel PR News/ — On Sunday 29 March, Air France inaugurated its non-stop service between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Vancouver international airport. Five weekly flights are operated by Boeing 777-200 equipped with 309 seats – 35 in Business, 24 in Premium Economy and 250 in Economy. As from 13 July, one of… Read the full news article
Abu Dhabi, 2015-3-30 — /Travel PR News/ — WCA, the world’s largest and most powerful network of independent freight forwarders, with over 5,700 member offices based in 191 countries around the world, has announced its annual WCA Global Conference in 2016 will be held in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Expected… Read the full news article
Key network changes: Non-stop flights to Paris (CDG) three times a week Increased flights to Mumbai, Mauritius and Antananarivo Seven weekly codeshare flights to Hong Kong with Etihad Airways Etihad Airways and Air Seychelles together offer a double daily service between Seychelles and Abu Dhabi Seychelles, 2015-3-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Seychelles will launch… Read the full news article
LONDON, 2015-3-30 — /Travel PR News/ — “The dark clouds of protectionism” gathering over the air travel industry in Europe and the United States pose a significant threat to the millions of travellers who have benefitted from new choice in the market, said Etihad Airways President and Chief Executive Officer James Hogan, in a keynote… Read the full news article
Abu Dhabi, 2015-3-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Guest, Etihad Airways’ award-winning loyalty program, has just been awarded “Editors Special Award” for WalletPlus™, by Cards International, for its new reloadable multi-currency prepaid Visa card that lets travellers earn Etihad Guest Miles as they shop at millions of Visa merchants worldwide. The award, received in recognition… Read the full news article
Vilnius, Lithuania, 2015-3-30 — /Travel PR News/ — In response to the information provided by media regarding possible contributing factors to the Germanwings plane crash, Small Planet Airlines informs that the company follows a standard procedure stating that two crew members must be in the cockpit at all times. If one of the pilots need… Read the full news article
New restaurant concept and design to replace ART Restaurant Seattle, 2015-3-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Seattle, a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star hotel in downtown Seattle, and Ethan Stowell, local chef and restaurateur, have joined forces to create a new restaurant concept to replace ART Restaurant & Lounge. A soft opening date for… Read the full news article
Wi-Fi connectivity at no or nominal cost on nearly half of Emirates’ fleet and on all of its A380s; personal mobile phone service on 75% of its fleet, in addition to in-seat email, telephone and SMS services on every aircraft. DUBAI, U.A.E, 2015-3-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates now offers free* Wi-Fi on 106 of… Read the full news article
Company brings back a familiar face who’s traveling more than ever DALLAS, 2015-3-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines® (NYSE: LUV) has launched its latest advertising campaign in conjunction with existing placements airing during the NCAA Tournament. Working with agency partner GSD&M in Austin, Texas, Southwest’s new campaign brings to life those human moments… Read the full news article
Five-star airline meets increasing passenger demand to Bengaluru with B777 Airline to add 32% more seats BENGALURU, India, 2015-3-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, the national airline of the State of Qatar, is continuing its expansion plans in India with a significant increase in capacity on its flights from Doha to Bengaluru (formerly known… Read the full news article
LONDON, 2015-3-30 — /Travel PR News/ — This Easter, the London Eye invites guests to indulge their senses with an extraordinary Hotel Chocolat Chocolate Tasting Experience. The ultimate Easter treat for chocolate lovers, guests will enjoy a variety of mouth-watering chocolates and truffles as an expert from Hotel Chocolat guides you through an exclusive tasting… Read the full news article
Bazaar, Blush, PSG and Bein Sports enhance the exclusive range of stores already present at Qatar Duty Free DOHA, Qatar, 2015-3-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Duty Free (QDF) is proud to announce the opening of four new exclusive retail outlets at Hamad International Airport (HIA). Bazaar, Blush, PSG and Bein Sports are the latest additions to… Read the full news article
Los Angeles, 2015-3-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Marking another year of impressive growth, Viking River Cruises (www.vikingrivercruises.com) today welcomed the newest additions to its fleet of river cruise vessels at a simultaneous christening ceremony in Amsterdam and Rostock, Germany. The company christened a total of 12 new river vessels, including 10 of its award-winning Viking Longships®… Read the full news article
LONDON, 2015-3-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The rows of people lining the route of last year’s Yorkshire Grand Départ of the Tour de France are not just testament to the growing popularity of cycling in the UK, but of Yorkshire as a place to hold world-class events – and holidays! Such was the welcome… Read the full news article
LONDON, 2015-3-28 — /Travel PR News/ — VisitScotland and Forest Holidays have today (Tuesday 24 March 2015) launched an exclusive new experience for holiday makers to Scotland – The Picnic Butler, which has been created to celebrate the country’s Year of Food & Drink and promises to create many brilliant moments for visitors to Scotland…. Read the full news article
Edinburgh International Festival Director Fergus Linehan has unveiled his first programme. Edinburgh, 2015-3-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Festival 2015 runs from Friday 7 August to Monday 31 August and welcomes over 2,300 artists from 39 nations to perform in Scotland’s magnificent capital city. The Irishman, whose previous roles have seen him head up the Sydney Festival,… Read the full news article
LONDON, 2015-3-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The International hit show that celebrates the music of The Beatles is coming to their hometown later this year to mark the official re-launch of the multi-million pound refurbishment of the Royal Court Theatre in Liverpool. Direct from London’s West End, LET IT BE will run for 5½… Read the full news article
HONG KONG, 2015-3-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel, Gateway and Prince Hotels proudly present the newest outdoor event venue in Hong Kong with fantastic views of the world famous Hong Kong skyline. Located on Level 6 of Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel, the Top Deck can accommodate spectacular events of all kinds…. Read the full news article
Brussels, Belgium, 2015-3-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Rezidor, one of the largest and most dynamic hotel groups worldwide, announces the very first Park Inn by Radisson in Romania: the Park Inn by Radisson Bucharest Hotel & Residence featuring 210 keys is scheduled to open in Q4 2015. It will be part of Carlson Rezidor’s first… Read the full news article
Congratulations to our hotel for two award wins: the best hotel in the four & five star category, and best overall hotel winner in Jersey, at the Channel Island accommodation awards. Brussels, Belgium, 2015-3-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The award are run by C.I. Travel Group, in partnership with online review portal Feefo to highlight… Read the full news article
LONDON, 2015-3-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Partner is a leading provider of private aviation services to industry, commerce, governments and private individuals worldwide. Air Partner is pleased to announce that it has appointed Linzi Barber as Trading Manager, in the UK Commercial Jet Broking Team. Linzi is a highly experienced manager, broker and… Read the full news article
AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 2015-3-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies – New Zealand Home of Middle-earth Featurette Part 3 presents two new locations completing the ‘Real Middle-earth’ story. In the third and final New Zealand Home of Middle-earth featurette, cast and crew introduce viewers to two new real… Read the full news article
For well over a decade tourists have been visiting a small pocket of green farmland in the depths of Middle-earth™ New Zealand, and today marks a special milestone for the famous destination. Matamata, New Zealand, 2015-3-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Hobbiton™ Movie Set, near Matamata in New Zealand’s Waikato region, has welcomed its one… Read the full news article
Five of the world’s most advanced cruise ships to comprise the largest cruise fleet in China MIAMI, 2015-3-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Furthering the cruise line’s commitment to growing the China vacation market, Royal Caribbean International today announced that Tianjin, China, will be the new home for its third Quantum-class ship, Ovation of the Seas.The… Read the full news article
Airline’s African growth drive continues with five weekly flights to Zanzibar and new direct flights to Kilimanjaro in Tanzania from 1st July 2015 Launch of Zanzibar means Qatar Airways will be serving 20 destinations in Africa DOHA, Qatar, 2015-3-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Effective from 1st July 2015, Qatar Airways will launch flights to Zanzibar, the… Read the full news article
Johannesburg, 2015-3-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports Company South Africa is pleased to announce the appointment of Refentse Shinners as the new Group Executive: Corporate Affairs. The position is a newly created role for Airports Company South Africa following the company’s leadership realignment earlier last year. Shinners joins the company from South African Breweries where… Read the full news article
HOUSTON, TX, 2015-3-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Volaris added to its expanding route network connecting Mexico and the United States this week when its first nonstop flight between Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) landed in Houston. The inaugural service was celebrated when the March 25 flight touched down in Houston…. Read the full news article
HOUSTON, TX, 2015-3-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Sierra Nevada Corporation’s (SNC) Space Systems and the Houston Airport System (HAS) announced Tuesday, March 24, 2015, a new follow-on agreement to utilize Ellington Airport’s Spaceport as a future landing site for SNC’s Uncrewed Dream Chaser® spacecraft — SNC’s solution for NASA’s Cargo Resupply needs and other critical space… Read the full news article
BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2015-3-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Following the sudden closure of Blackpool Airport last October, Citywing and the Airport owners have worked tirelessly to ensure that commercial flights can commence once again between Blackpool and the Isle of Man and Belfast. Managing Director at Citywing, David Buck, said: ‘We are so pleased… Read the full news article
LONDON, 2015-3-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The 2015 Easter getaway will start next week, with British Airways expecting to see almost 700,000 people travel around the world on its flights in the first five days. The exodus will start on Thursday April 2, as many families flock to the sun to take advantage of the… Read the full news article