Choice Hotels breaks ground on the Cambria Hotel in Charleston, S.C., slated to open early in 2019

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2017-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), along with RREAF Holdings and New Castle Hotels & Resorts, broke ground on the Cambria Hotel in Charleston, S.C. The Cambria Charleston Riverview, a 126-room hotel is located at 84 Ripley Point Dr. on the Ashley River, and is slated to open early in 2019 and will be built… Read the full press release

Four Seasons set to open its first hotel in Brazil

Sao Paulo, Brazil, 2017-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Rising amid the leafy green spaces along the Pinheiros river in southern Sao Paulo is a new beacon of world class luxury and five star service: the all-new Four Seasons Hotel São Paulo at Nações Unidas. Part of Parque da Cidade, the largest master planned, mixed use complex… Read the full press release

Michael Schmid appointed General Manager in anticipation of the opening of Four Seasons Hotel São Paulo at Nações Unidas

Sao Paulo, Brazil, 2017-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — In anticipation of the opening of Four Seasons Hotel São Paulo at Nações Unidas in 2018, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts announces the appointment of Michael Schmid as General Manager.  The hospitality veteran marks his return to the Four Seasons family as he leads the opening of the company’s first hotel and residences in Brazil…. Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina the Official Hotel for Women’s Tennis Association Hawaii Open

Hawaii, Oahu, U.S.A., 2017-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina presents the state’s only Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) tournament as the Official Hotel for the tournament, hosting 32 world-ranked WTA players and up-and-coming international stars playing singles and doubles matches on Oahu, a Player’s Pro Am and the official draw party. The… Read the full press release

IATA launches I-ASC survey to support airlines in the implementation of Safety Management Systems

Geneva, Switzerland, 2017-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched the IATA Aviation Safety Culture (I-ASC) survey to support airlines in the implementation of Safety Management Systems (SMS) and building a strong safety culture in compliance with the recently upgraded standards and recommended practices (SARPS) of the International Civil Aviation Organization… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Cargo commences direct freighter service to Yangon, Myanmar

Freighters will provide a boost to Myanmar’s booming garment exports Doha, Qatar, 2017-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Cargo has commenced direct freighter service to Yangon, Myanmar. The Doha-Yangon-Doha route is served once-a-week with the Airbus A330 freighter, providing more than 60 tonnes of cargo capacity each way. Qatar Airways’ Acting Chief Officer… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways increases daily frequencies to Moscow, Stockholm, Oslo, Milan and Rome

The multiple award-winning airline announces frequency increases to and from key European destinations and Russia  Flight frequencies to Moscow, Stockholm, Oslo, Milan and Rome will be increased in the coming months DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has announced that it will increase daily frequencies to the Scandinavian capitals of Stockholm and Oslo,… Read the full press release

easyJet: Loganair flights now on sale at easyJet.com as part of ‘Worldwide by easyJet’ service

In September easyJet launched ‘Worldwide by easyJet’ enabling customers to connect easyJet flights to other airlines’ long haul flights and buy other airlines’ flights for complementary networks on easyJet.com Loganair flights now available on easyJet.com as part of ‘Worldwide by easyJet’ service Booking platform will make it easy to book connecting flights LUTON, UK, 2017-Nov-20… Read the full press release

Gatwick Airport announced as the headline sponsor of the Big Bang Fair South East for the second year

Gatwick’s sponsorship enables Big Bang to reach 14,000 children across the South East of England Big Bang will run over two days for the first time thanks to Gatwick’s support LONDON, UK, 2017-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick Airport announces its plan to be headline sponsor of the Big Bang Fair South East for the… Read the full press release

BA CityFlyer to hold an open day in Birmingham on Monday November 27 to recruit new captains

LONDON, UK, 2017-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — BA CityFlyer, a wholly owned subsidiary of British Airways, is visiting Birmingham at the end of November as part of a campaign to recruit new captains. The airline is holding an open day at the Hilton Metropole hotel at Birmingham NEC on Monday November 27 seeking pilots… Read the full press release

British Airways has raised £17 million for its global charity partnership with Comic Relief

LONDON, UK, 2017-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has today announced that since 2010 it has raised £17 million for Flying Start, its global charity partnership with Comic Relief. Flying Start creates lasting change by giving children and young people a brighter future, whether that is making sure they are protected from violence, helping them… Read the full press release

British Airways announces new £4.5bn investment programme

LONDON, UK, 2017-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways’ chief executive Alex Cruz pledged today that the airline’s new £4.5bn investment programme would improve the flying experience for all customers. Reaffirming British Airways as a premium airline committed to customer choice, he outlined the unprecedented competitive pressure the company faced and voiced his determination to… Read the full press release

George Best Belfast City Airport’s Laura Duggan recognised for her significant contribution to environmental sustainability

Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2017-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Laura Duggan, Environmental Manager at George Best Belfast City Airport, is celebrating after being recognised by Business in the Community Northern Ireland (BITCNI) for her significant contribution to environmental sustainability. Laura received the George Dawson Award at the launch of the BITCNI Environmental Benchmarking Survey Results last… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific Group to introduce high-speed inflight Wi-Fi to its Boeing 777 and Airbus A330 fleets from mid-2018

With broadband connectivity, customers will have more than the cabin to roam when the seat belt sign is turned off HONG KONG, 2017-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The Cathay Pacific Group will introduce high-speed Wi-Fi to its Boeing 777 and Airbus A330 fleets from mid-2018, in response to its customers’ growing demand for inflight connectivity…. Read the full press release

The Volaré in San Clemente, Orange County, Calif. joins the Ascend Hotel Collection

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2017-Nov-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, The Volaré in San Clemente, Orange County, Calif. has joined the Ascend Hotel Collection global portfolio of best-in-class independent upscale hotels and resorts from Choice Hotels. The Volaré is a 73-room property positioned in the heart of San Clemente, a charming beach community. Located at 111 S. Avenida De La Estrella,… Read the full press release

Wizz Air signs MoU with Airbus for the purchase of further 146 Airbus A320neo family aircraft

Provides fleet renewal and expansion to capitalize on growth opportunity and drive unit costs even lower BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2017-Nov-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air Holdings Plc (“Wizz Air” or “the Company”), the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, announced today that, following a competitive selection process, it has signed a memorandum of… Read the full press release

Air Senegal becomes the latest airline in Africa to introduce SITA’s passenger services system

Air Senegal becomes the newest airline to use SITA’s Horizon® Kigali, Rwanda, 2017-Nov-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Senegal SA has become the latest airline in Africa to introduce SITA’s passenger services system (PSS) to manage every aspect of their operation – from reservations and pricing to ticketing and departure control. The airline is… Read the full press release

Royal Jordanian Airlines selects Boeing to provide its 787 flight training

Five-year contract will provide comprehensive 787 pilot training DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, 2017-Nov-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Royal Jordanian Airlines today announced at the 2017 Dubai Air Show the carrier has selected Boeing to provide its 787 flight training. Under the five-year strategic agreement, Boeing will provide Royal Jordanian with a… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific Airways to support its 747-8 freighter fleet through the Boeing Landing Gear Overhaul and Exchange Program

DUBAI, UAE, 2017-Nov-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] announced today an agreement with Cathay Pacific Airways to support its 747-8 freighter fleet through the Boeing Landing Gear Overhaul and Exchange Program. Through the offering, Cathay’s 747-8 freighter fleet, representing 14 aircraft, will receive fully overhauled and certified landing gear as well as AOG… Read the full press release

Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines announce deal for four Boeing 777 Freighters valued at more than $1.3 billion

Order boosts carrier’s 777 Freighter fleet from six to 10 Net orders for 777s this year reach 57; supports production transition to 777X DUBAI, United Arab Emirates,, 2017-Nov-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Ethiopian Airlines announced an order for four Boeing 777 Freighters – the world’s largest and longest-range twin-engine cargo… Read the full press release

ALAFCO supports its future growth with 20 additional Boeing 737 MAX 8s

Lessor doubles down on MAX, to support ALAFCO’s future growth DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, 2017-Nov-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and ALAFCO Aviation Lease and Finance Company (ALAFCO) finalized an order for 20 additional 737 MAX 8s at the 2017 Dubai Airshow, doubling the lessor’s order book for the MAX airplane. Kuwait-based ALAFCO,… Read the full press release

Boeing: Azerbaijan Airlines grows its fleet with five more 787-8 Dreamliners

Azerbaijan Airlines grows its 787 Dreamliner fleet from two to seven The airline will be the launch customer for the 787 landing gear exchange program DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, 2017-Nov-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE:BA] and Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) announced an order for five more 787-8 Dreamliners and a commitment to purchase two… Read the full press release

Boeing welcomes Emirates’ commitment to purchase 40 787-10 Dreamliners to power its fleet expansion and future growth

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, 2017-Nov-17 — /Travel PR News/ — One of the world’s largest airlines picks the ultra-efficient 787 to optimize its future fleet Airplane deal to sustain tens of thousands U.S. jobs Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Emirates, one of the world’s largest airlines, announced a commitment to purchase 40 787-10 Dreamliners at the 2017… Read the full press release

Sheremetyevo International Airport welcomes the first flight of RusLine

MOSCOW, Russia, 2017-Nov-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Sheremetyevo International Airport pleased to welcome the first flight of RusLine airline on November 13. The Russian carrier begins to operate flights to three new routes in winter: Kirov, Lipetsk, Penza. Flights will be operated daily from Monday to Friday from Terminal D. Airline launches comfortable aircraft CRJ-100/200 with 50 seats capacity. Flight schedule is available on Sheremetyevo official website… Read the full press release

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announces the start of the holiday travel season

Airport outlines travel tips, airport amenities, and lighting ceremony open to the public SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2017-Nov-16 — /Travel PR News/ — the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced the start of the holiday travel season, outlining travel tips, airport amenities, and an event to illuminate the Airport exterior in holiday lighting.  The holiday travel season… Read the full press release

Mineta San Jose International Airport welcomes two new Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting vehicles

Larger Aircraft and More Flights Require Enhanced Aircraft Emergency Response Resources San Jose, Calif., 2017-Nov-16 — /Travel PR News/ — City of San Jose leaders gathered today at Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) Fire Station 20 to dedicate two new Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles and demonstrate the continued and elevated safety… Read the full press release

PATA holds successful inaugural Pacific Tourism Insights Conference

BANGKOK, Thailand, 2017-Nov-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The inaugural Pacific Tourism Insights Conference (PTIC), successfully brought together over 180 delegates to explore the key influences that will drive and shape future thinking in terms of tourism marketing, destination development and the challenges of crisis and recovery in the South Pacific region. Planned and implemented by the Pacific Asia… Read the full press release

PATA welcomes the Tourism Association of Sarajevo Canton as its newest government member

BANGKOK, Thailand, 2017-Nov-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to welcome the Tourism Association of Sarajevo Canton (Visit Sarajevo) as its newest government member. The announcement was made by PATA CEO Dr. Mario Hardy at PATA’s annual Aligned Advocacy Dinner in London, UK on Monday November 6, 2017 where the guests included Mr…. Read the full press release

14 aspiring engineers join easyJet’s 2017 Aeronautical Engineering Apprenticeship

26 months classroom and on the job training leads to a recognised engineering qualification easyJet employment with package up to £30,000 on offer for graduates of the programme LONDON, 2017-Nov-16 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has welcomed 14 aspiring engineers to its 2017 Aeronautical Engineering Apprenticeship intake, following a record number of… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport starts construction of its multi-storey car park

New facility to be open for summer 2018 BRISTOL, UK, 2017-Nov-16 — /Travel PR News/ — A £9.5 million car park development commenced at Bristol Airport this week (8 November).  Construction of a multi-storey car park – the first on the Airport site – is now underway and will create more than 1,000 spaces situated within… Read the full press release