Category Archives: Business

Travelzoo® recognized with two silvers at the Canadian Online Publishing Awards

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TORONTO and NEW YORK, 2020-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelzoo® (NASDAQ: TZOO), a global internet media company that publishes exclusive offers and experiences for members, has been awarded two silvers at the Canadian Online Publishing Awards (COPAs), the country’s premier digital publishing awards program. Travelzoo was recognized in the categories of “Best Branded Content/Online Campaign” for its 2019 collaboration with Roots, one… Read the full press release

Oregon Film and Travel Oregon mark the 35th anniversary of The Goonies with public screenings of the movie

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Screenings run March and April along with a Multi-day Celebration in Astoria, June 4-7, 2020 Salem, Ore., 2020-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — It’s been 35 years since The Goonies audiences first went in search of treasure with a lovable band of kids from Astoria into the caves beneath the northern Oregon coastline and Ecola… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways announces codeshare agreement with American Airlines

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Immediate customer benefits will include increased connectivity, frequent flyer programme alignment plus the creation of hundreds of new travel choices for passengers Qatar, Doha, 2020-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has signed a significant codeshare agreement with American Airlines in a move that will increase commercial cooperation, bolster connectivity and create hundreds of… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways announces temporary hold and schedule adjustments to its operations to South Korea and Iran

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DOHA, Qatar, 2020-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is making temporary hold and schedule adjustments to its operations to South Korea and Iran until further notice due to significant operational challenges caused by entry restrictions imposed by certain countries. An ongoing review of operations will be conducted regularly with the intention to reinstate… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines announces new service to Steamboat Springs, Colorado

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DALLAS, TEXAS, 2020-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Feb 24, 2020) announced an intention to serve Steamboat Springs, Colo. through Yampa Valley Regional Airport (HDN). The carrier anticipates beginning seasonal service by the end of 2020 with daily flights, initially served nonstop from Denver. “Whether you’re a skier, snowboarder, or just enjoy… Read the full press release

TFE Hotels appoints award-winning integrated communications agency Klick X as their PR partner

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New South Wales, Australia, 2020-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — TFE Hotels (Toga Far East Hotels) has appointed award-winning integrated communications agency Klick X as their Australia and New Zealand representatives, with a specific focus on new openings and targeted projects. TFE’s in-house team led by Jodi Clark, Head of PR will continue to look… Read the full press release

ExpressJet Airlines to add 36 Embraer ERJ145 aircraft to its United Express fleet

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ATLANTA, GA, 2020-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — ExpressJet Airlines, a United Express carrier, announced today ( February 24, 2020 ) it will add 36 Embraer ERJ145 aircraft to its United Express fleet, which will make ExpressJet the world’s largest operator of the 50-seat Embraer ERJ145 aircraft. The parties are working towards a long term… Read the full press release

Avis Budget Group announces new cooperation agreement with SRS Investment Management

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PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2020-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Avis Budget Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAR) (the “Company”) today (Feb. 24, 2020) announced that it has entered into a new cooperation agreement with SRS Investment Management, LLC (“SRS”), the Company’s largest shareholder. The terms of the new approximately two-year cooperation agreement include the appointment of Jagdeep Pahwa,… Read the full press release

Shannon Group congratulates Clare Garda Divisional Youth Awards winners

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Shannon Group Chairman Rose Hynes Praises inspirational young people Shannon, Ireland, 2020-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — County Clare’s most outstanding and courageous young, unsung heroes have been honoured at the fifth annual Shannon Group sponsored Clare Garda Divisional Youth Awards. Surrounded by proud families and friends at the special event at Woodstock Hotel, Ennis,… Read the full press release

Vibe Hotel Melbourne to open its doors on 16 April 2020

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA, 2020-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — TFE Hotels has today (23 Feb 2020) announced that the eagerly awaited Vibe Hotel Melbourne will open its doors on 16 April 2020. With bookings now live from 16 April onwards, guests are encouraged book now to also receive a 20% Opening Special. As the first of the… Read the full press release

Air Canada announces airframe maintenance agreements with AAR in Trois-Rivières and Avianor in Mirabel

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MONTREAL, CANADA, 2020-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada has entered into letters of intent with each of AAR Aircraft Services Trois-Rivières ULC (“AAR”) and Avianor Inc (“Avianor”) regarding long-term agreements for airframe maintenance, subject to completion of its planned merger with Transat, A.T. These long-term agreements would enable each of AAR and Avianor… Read the full press release

Aberdeen International Airport welcomes Loganair’s new service to Haugesund, Norway

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Aberdeen, UK, 2020-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — A new service is set to take-off from today (February 24) to Haugesund, operated by Loganair at Aberdeen International Airport. From Monday 24th February, flights will operate all year round four times a week on a Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The lively city on Norway’s beautiful… Read the full press release

Radisson Hotel Group is pleased to announce the opening of Radisson RED Dubai Silicon Oasis

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2020-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — A hotel that hates the ordinary and loves the different. Welcome to Radisson RED. Radisson Hotel Group is pleased to announce the opening of Radisson RED Dubai Silicon Oasis, the latest property in the Group’s rapidly expanding portfolio across the Middle East. Located at Dubai Digital Park,… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces signing of the first Hyatt branded hotel in Izmir, Turkey

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The hotel will mark the seventh Hyatt branded property in Turkey and the Hyatt Regency brand’s entry into Izmir CHICAGO, IL, 2020-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (February 24, 2020) that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a franchise agreement with Orjin Konaklama Yönetim Hizmetleri A.Ş. for the… Read the full press release

Luxair Luxembourg Airlines launches first digital solution to assist customers affected by flight disruptions

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Luxair offers an increasingly personalised and optimised service for its customers Luxembourg, Europe, 2020-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Luxair Luxembourg Airlines has just launched its first digital solution, with a more comprehensive, instant and all-inclusive service, to go one step further in improving assistance provided to customers affected by flight disruptions (delays or cancellations)…. Read the full press release

AnadoluJet offers international flights at prices starting at 1 USD

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Istanbul, Turkey, 2020-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Turkish Airlines’ successful brand AnadoluJet will offer the opportunity to fly to abroad at prices starting at 1 USD with its new international flights starting on 29 March 2020 from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen and Ankara Esenboğa airports. Adding Germany, Austria, Azerbaijan, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Belgium, Denmark,… Read the full press release

Turkish Airlines to operate 98 flights weekly from 26 international destinations to Turkey’s favorite tourism spots

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Istanbul, Turkey, 2020-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — As the airline that flies to more countries than any other, Turkish Airlines directly contributes to tourism both locally and globally with its ever-improving fleet and service quality. Flag carrier will be operating 98 flights every week from 26 international destinations to Turkey’s favorite tourism spots such… Read the full press release

Swoop announces the appointment of Bert van der Stege as Head of Commercial

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CALGARY, AB, 2020-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Swoop is delighted to announce Bert van der Stege will be joining its operations as Head of Commercial effective Feb. 24. With more than 20 years of international aviation experience, Bert brings a wealth of knowledge, most recently from his position as Vice President and Chief Commercial… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport commences screening of passengers arriving from the northern Italian provinces

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Budapest, Hungary, 2020-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — In accordance with the authority decision made today (2020.02.24), Budapest Airport has commenced measuring the body temperature of passengers arriving from the northern Italian provinces. The first two affected flights were Ryanair’s services arriving from Treviso at 15:30 and Bergamo at 16:05. None of the passengers were… Read the full press release

Russia announced as the Convention & Culture Partner of ITB Berlin 2020

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Russia is presenting itself as a fascinating destination for culturally interested visitors. Berlin, Germany, 2020-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The world’s largest country is the Convention & Culture Partner of the World’s Largest Travel Trade Show. ”We are delighted to have secured Russia as the Convention & Culture Partner of ITB. Russia has a… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways is the Official Airline Sponsor of the H.H. the Amir Sword Festival

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Airline backed the event that took place at the Al Rayyan Racecourse in Doha from 20 – 22 February 2020 Partnership adds to Qatar Airways’ commitment to supporting its local festivities   DOHA, Qatar, 2020-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways was delighted to be the Official Airline Sponsor of the H.H. the Amir Sword Festival… Read the full press release

Delaware North celebrates the opening of “Good Game,” powered by Topgolf® Swing Suite® in The Battery Atlanta

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  Buffalo, N.Y., 2020-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Delaware North, in partnership with The Battery Atlanta and Braves Development Company, this week formally celebrated the opening of “Good Game,” powered by Topgolf® Swing Suite® in The Battery Atlanta. Good Game is a distinctive dining and entertainment concept developed by Delaware North that offers Topgolf’s… Read the full press release

Heathrow: Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) on top spot in ‘Fly Quiet and Green’ league table for Q4

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SAS takes the top spot for the third consecutive quarter, as the airline invests in greener and quieter A320neos and optimises their operational performance Heathrow is one of the world’s first major aviation hubs to become carbon neutral, for its infrastructure, and the first to target zero carbon by the mid-2030s. Today the airport unveils an eight… Read the full press release

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority SVP and General Counsel Philip G. Sunderland announces plans to retire

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Senior VP Philip G. Sunderland retires after nearly 12 years of service Washington DC, USA, 2020-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Senior Vice President and General Counsel Philip G. Sunderland announced plans Friday to retire after more than a decade overseeing legal matters for Reagan National and Dulles International airports, the… Read the full press release

Amnis Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Moscow partners with the legendary high quality cosmetics brand Biologique Recherche

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Moscow, Russia, 2020-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Amnis Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Moscow is the largest state-of-the-art spa in the city, measuring nearly 3,000 square metres (28,000 square feet). It includes 14 treatment rooms, spacious wet areas and relaxation facilities, sun-lit lap pool, hair salon, nail bar and 24-hour Fitness Centre. This February, Amnis Spa starts… Read the full press release

Le 1920 at Four Seasons Hotel Megève marks Women’s Rights Day with an exceptional four-hands dinner

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Megeve, France, 2020-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Celebrating Women’s Rights Day with a high-flying culinary composition is an ambition these Michelin starred chefs share. They will be combining their talent and skills for an exceptional evening on March 8, 2020. “I am very honoured to be able to cook alongside Christian Le Squer, and… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano unveils newly renovated accommodations and infinity pool

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Renovated for a fresher design and comfortable experience Alexandria, Egypt, 2020-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano unveils its latest renovation this season, including the entire 4th floor of accommodations with 13 rooms and 1 suite. The rooms are redesigned by the famous French designer Pierre-Yves Rochon, who was the designer… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Lanai at Koele, A Sensei Retreat named to the Travel + Leisure 2020 It List of best new hotels

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Hawaii’s first ultra all-inclusive wellness enclave Hawaii, Lanai, Lodge at Koele, U.S.A., 2020-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Lanai at Koele, A Sensei Retreat has been named to the Travel + Leisure 2020 It List of best new hotels. The It List, now in its 15th year, is an annual recognition of the world’s finest new and… Read the full press release

Le Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca celebrates Women with a month long special offer

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Casablanca, Morocco, 2020-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Le Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca has chosen to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8, 2020 with a month long special offer.  All female guests will receive 30 minutes of complimentary massage time when booking a Maison d’Asa hammam of their choice. International Women’s Day marks an important celebration for the advancement of women’s… Read the full press release

Japan Airlines Innovation Fund invests in mobility companies to create and bring nextgen transportation technology to the airline industry

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  Tokyo, Japan, 2020-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines Innovation Fund today (February 21, 2020) announced the decision to invest in three mobility companies that are aiming to create and bring next-generation transportation technology to the market. Established in January 2019, Japan Airlines Innovation Fund is a firm that specializes in providing CVC… Read the full press release