Four Seasons Hotel Beirut announces the appointment of Fadi Musharafieh as Hotel Manager

Beirut, Lebanon, 2016-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has announced the appointment of Fadi Musharafieh as Hotel Manager ofFour Seasons Hotel Beirut. A Lebanese national, Fadi brings with him more than 19 years of experience in the hospitality industry, with prior appointments as general manager of Lancaster Hotels and Suites and… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou welcomes Henry Tay as its new Hotel Manager

Guangzhou, China, 2016-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — A veteran of the hotel industry with more than 24 years of hotel management experience, Henry Tay recently joined Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou as Hotel Manager. A food and beverage professional, Henry first started his career at JW Marriot Hotel Hong Kong. He then further developed an in-depth… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Seychelles among the Best Resorts in the World in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2016

Luxury resort is the only Seychelles property listed in annual travel awards Seychelles, 2016-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Seychelles has been listed #41 of the Best Resorts in the World in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2016, securing its position following the votes of the travel magazine’s readers. Being the only Seychelles… Read the full press release

Air France calls all developers, designers, logistics specialists and sponsors to take part in its Customer Priority Hackathon

PARIS, 2016-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — A portmanteau of the words hack and marathon, the hackathon is an event during which teams made up of developers, designers, logistics specialists or sponsors develop an IT project, generally a computer programme or application, over a short period. On launching the Customer Priority Hackathon, on the theme of… Read the full press release

IATA: Transport industry can save US$3 billion with deployment of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology

Dubai, 2016-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The global deployment of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology, which can accurately track passengers’ baggage in real time across key points in the journey, can enable the air transport industry to save more than US$3 billion over the next seven years. Global IT provider SITA and the International Air… Read the full press release

IATA: Passenger Services Conference (PSC) adopted Resolution on a standard for the ONE Order initiative

Dubai, 2016-Oct-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the Passenger Services Conference (PSC) adopted a Resolution on a standard for the ONE Order initiative. Leveraging the data communication advances from the New Distribution Capability, ONE Order will modernize and simplify airline order management, including the delivery, fulfilment and accounting… Read the full press release

IATA 2016 Global Passenger Survey: passengers are looking for technology to improve their travel experience

IATA Survey Reveals New Air Transport Trends Dubai, 2016-Oct-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the results of its 2016 Global Passenger Survey (GPS) which showed that passengers are looking for technology to improve their travel experience. Based on 6,920 responses from around the globe, the survey provided insight into… Read the full press release

IATA’s Simplifying the Business (StB) program will enable aviation industry accommodate double in demand in the next 20 years

Montreal, Canada, 2016-Oct-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) laid out a transformative vision for air travel that will enable aviation to successfully accommodate a near doubling in demand for air travel over the next two decades. According to IATA’s latest passenger forecast, some 7.2 billion air trips will take place in… Read the full press release

Swissport International Ltd. and Al Jarwani Group partner to provide ground handling services to airlines in Muscat

Opfikon, Switzerland, 2016-Oct-19 — /Travel PR News/ — On 18th October 2016, Swissport International Ltd. and the renowned Al Jarwani Group signed their Joint Venture agreement in Muscat. With this new engagement, Swissport International Ltd. demonstrates not only its commitment to the Gulf Region, but also to Oman as a main regional hub. Oman is the… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways launches direct daily service between Doha and Seychelles starting 12 December 2016

Travellers can enjoy their tropical dream-come-true with direct daily service between Doha and Seychelles Flights to commence on 12 December 2016 DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Oct-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways will provide travellers with greater access to the idyllic white sand beaches and turquoise waters of the Seychelles with daily flights from Doha starting on… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines takes veterans from Alaska to Washington, D.C. to view their war memorials for the first time

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, 2016-Oct-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines is flying 23 military veterans and their guardians from the state of Alaska to Washington, D.C., to view their war memorials. Veterans on today’s Honor Flight fought in World War II, and the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Veterans from Anchorage, Ketchikan and Fort Yukon will be treated to… Read the full press release

Lighthouse Leisure Caravan Park in Dumfries & Galloway awarded VisitScotland’s Four Star Quality Assurance award

Edinburgh, Scotland, 2016-Oct-19 — /Travel PR News/ — A Holiday Park in Dumfries & Galloway has been awarded a Four Star Quality Assurance (QA) award from VisitScotland. Lighthouse Leisure Caravan Park on the Solway coast at Southerness was upgraded to Four Stars following a recent assessment visit by a Quality Tourism Advisor, in recognition of the… Read the full press release

Fauhope Country House B&B achieves VisitScotland’s Five Star Gold Quality Assurance Award

Edinburgh, Scotland, 2016-Oct-19 — /Travel PR News/ — A COUNTRY house offering B&B accommodation in the heart of the Scottish Borders has achieved VisitScotland’s Five Star Gold Quality Assurance Award in recognition of its exceptional standards. Fauhope Country House B&B achieved the award, the highest possible in VisitScotland’s Quality Assurance scheme, following their latest grading visit. Fauhope… Read the full press release

VisitScotland: plan your forest adventure with new e-book Autumn Adventures in Scotland

Edinburgh, Scotland, 2016-Oct-19 — /Travel PR News/ — They may be prickly or waxy, and you may need to rub some to smell their hidden scents, but in the autumn there is nothing more colourful in Scotland than the humble leaf. Now VisitScotland is encouraging the country to become a nation of leaf spotters this autumn… Read the full press release

VisitScotland: The Forth Bridge voted Scotland’s greatest man-made wonder

Edinburgh, Scotland, 2016-Oct-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The Forth Bridge has been voted Scotland’s greatest man-made wonder in new research by VisitScotland as part of the Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design 2016. The 126 year old bridge and UNESCO World Heritage Site pipped Edinburgh Castle, The Kelpies and the Glenfinnan Viaduct to take the top… Read the full press release

Fionn Lodge in the Highlands receives VisitScotland’s Five Star B&B Quality Assurance award

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND, 2016-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — A boutique bed & breakfast overlooking the first green on the Royal Dornoch Championship golf course has achieved VisitScotland’s highest Quality Assurance (QA) grading. Fionn Lodge in the Highlands was awarded the national tourism organisation’s Five Star B&B QA award at its first ever grading. Situated in… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways introduces new range of luxurious Giorgio Armani Fragrances and Beauty amenity kits to First Class passengers

DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, in partnership with Giorgio Armani, has today (17 Oct 2016) launched its newly designed range of luxurious Giorgio Armani Fragrances and Beauty amenity kits, available to First Class passengers on select A380 flights. Designed exclusively for Qatar Airways, the First Class amenity kits are designed in timeless… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways increases daily flights to Luxor, Egypt

DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has today announced a new daily service to the popular city of Luxor, Egypt – effective 30 October 2016. The now daily service is an increase on Qatar Airways’ current five-times weekly service to the Egyptian city, and will deliver an additional nearly 30,000 seats… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways again voted as the Middle East Airline of the Year at the 10th annual Aviation Business Awards

DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — International business travellers have once again chosen Qatar Airways as the Middle East Airline of the Year applauding the airline’s global network, modern aircraft, and luxurious Business Class service for providing them with an exceptional travel experience. The accolade, presented at the 10th annual Aviation Business Awards held… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways’ exclusive Al Safwa First Lounge at Hamad International Airport wins Seven Star First Class Lounge Award

DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways’ exclusive Al Safwa First Lounge at Hamad International Airport has been presented the prestigious Seven Star First Class Lounge Award by the Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Awards at an award ceremony held in Marbella, Spain on 15 October. Famed as the ‘Oscars of Luxury’,… Read the full press release

Dreamflight celebrates three decades of providing children with serious illness or disability their trip of a lifetime

Dreamflight celebrates three decades of providing children with serious illness or disability their trip of a lifetime   LONDON, 2016-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — To celebrate an incredible three decades of the charity Dreamflight, a supercharged send-off at Heathrow saw Paralympian heroes, joined by TV presenter and mum of two Myleene Klass, wave off… Read the full press release

British Airways adds more than 34,000 extra seats to Germany from London City Airport

British Airways adds more than 34,000 extra seats to Germany from London City Airport   LONDON, 2016-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is providing more than 34,000 extra seats to Germany from London City Airport this winter with bigger aircraft and additional flights. Services to Hamburg and Dusseldorf will operate on the 76-seat Embraer… Read the full press release

Southern Laos and the city of Meishan in China to work with TripAdvisor as winners of PATA CEO Challenge 2016

BANGKOK, 2016-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ —  A province in Lao PDR and the city of Meishan in China are the winners of the US$1 million PATA CEO Challenge 2016. Southern Laos receives the Top Destination Award in the category of ‘Regions/States/Provinces’. The People’s Government of Meishan, Sichuan, China is granted the Top Destination Award in… Read the full press release

5th Global Summit on City Tourism: “Cities: Local Culture for Global Travellers,” 1-2 November 2016, Luxor, Egypt

Madrid, 2016-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt are organizing the 5th Global Summit on City Tourism: “Cities: Local Culture for Global Travellers” on 1-2 November 2016 in Luxor. During the summit, UNWTO will launch the Mayors for Tourism Initiative. Tourism has become… Read the full press release

Flybe extends its service between Cardiff and London City Airport

London, 2016-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Following an overwhelming response from the business community, Flybe has taken the commercial decision to extend the service between Cardiff and London City Airport while demand exists. Tickets for these flights are available for booking now at www.flybe.com with one way fares from £34.99 including taxes and charges. This… Read the full press release

easyJet to invest into startups through Founders Factory deal

easyJet to invest into startups through Founders Factory deal   LUTON, UK, 2016-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has signed a multi-million pound deal with Founders Factory, the corporate backed, multi-sector accelerator and incubator created by Brent Hoberman and Henry Lane Fox. easyJet has today (16 OCT 2016) announced it will be… Read the full press release

easyJet announces the appointment of Peter Duffy as Chief Commercial Officer

easyJet announces the appointment of Peter Duffy as Chief Commercial Officer   LUTON, UK, 2016-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet has appointed Peter Duffy to the role of Chief Commercial Officer bringing together all the airline’s revenue generation under one person. The role includes Peter’s previous areas of responsibility which include marketing, customer strategy and… Read the full press release

Alberta: Black Tie Ski Rentals launches Banff’s first ski rental delivery service this upcoming 2016/17 season

Alberta: Black Tie Ski Rentals launches Banff’s first ski rental delivery service this upcoming 2016/17 season   BANFF, AB, 2016-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Black Tie Ski Rentals, the largest ski rental delivery service in North America, announced today the opening of its brand new Banff location. Black Tie Skis Banff will provide the globally-recognized… Read the full press release

Brussels Airport Company CEO Arnaud Feist named “Man of the Year 2016” by The Aviation Press Club of Belgium and Luxembourg

Brussels, Belgium, 2016-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Aviation Press Club of Belgium and Luxembourg has conferred the title of “ Man of the Year 2016 ” on Arnaud Feist, CEO of Brussels Airport Company. Feist has received the award for the remarkable development Brussels Airport underwent in 2015 under his leadership and for the… Read the full press release

BWI Marshall announces the opening of TSA PreCheck Enrollment Center at the airport

Glen Burnie, Maryland, 2016-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI Marshall) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today (October 6, 2016) announced the opening of a TSA PreCheck Enrollment Center at the airport. All TSA PreCheck applicants must visit an enrollment center to verify identity, provide fingerprints, and pay the $85 application… Read the full press release