Category Archives: Society

British Airways awarded ‘Autism Friendly Award’; becomes the only autism-friendly airline in the UK

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British Airways awarded prestigious ‘Autism Friendly Award’ by National Autistic Society, becoming the only autism-friendly airline in the UK Airline continues substantial investment in accessibility training for all customer service staff More enhancements to come for customers with hidden and visible disabilities during British Airways’ centenary year LONDON, UK, 2019-Apr-05 — /Travel PR News/ — In celebration… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways hosts a variety of awareness-raising activities in support of Autism Awareness Month

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National carrier of the State of Qatar hosts a variety of awareness-raising activities for the third consecutive year in partnership with Hamad Medical Corporation to support passengers with autism DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Apr-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to announce that it will host a series of special events to take place… Read the full press release

AHLA launches a month-long campaign to raise public awareness on sexual assault

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Month-Long Campaign Kicks Off With a Demonstration of Solidarity from AHLA’s 2019 Board of Directors SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, D.C., 2019-Apr-04 — /Travel PR News/ — In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month this April, the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) is launching a month-long campaign along with member companies and national partners to raise public awareness… Read the full press release

Heathrow will rename its four airport terminals after the newest generation of royals

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Heathrow is set to rename its four terminals as the airport prepares for the arrival of the new royal baby, expected sometime in the spring The newest terminal, Terminal 2, previously known as the Queen’s Terminal will be christened with its new name following the baby’s arrival In preparation for the most significant re-branding exercise… Read the full press release

IHG again named as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality for the fifth year running

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Recognition Marks Fifth Straight 100 Percent Score on Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Annual Corporate Equality Index Denham, United Kingdom, 2019-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has again been named as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality, earning a perfect 100 percent score on… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels Named “Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality” for Ninth Consecutive Year

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ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — For the ninth consecutive year, Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) earned the distinction as one of the Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) “Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality.” The company once again achieved a perfect 100 score on the HRC 2019 Corporate Equality Index, a national benchmark that ranks… Read the full press release

Ryanair donates €20,000 to FAI Cerebral Palsy football team

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DUBLIN, Ireland, 2019-Mar-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Ireland’s No 1 airline, today (27 Mar) announced a partnership with the FAI Cerebral Palsy football team, making a €20,000 donation to the Ireland squad, as they prepare for the Cerebral Palsy World Cup in Spain this summer. Part of the FAI’s Football For All Programme, which… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport supports Northern Pride Festival, 19 – 21 July

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Manchester, UK, 2019-Mar-28 — /Travel PR News/ — ORGANISERS OF one of the UK’s largest free LGBT+ festivals have high hopes for this year’s event, thanks to support from Manchester Airport. Manchester Airport has stepped back on board with the Northern Pride Festival to return as main stage sponsor at the event, which takes place 19… Read the full press release

Action for Children and Perthshire Women’s Aid announced as the Official Charity Partners of The 2019 Solheim Cup

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EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2019-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Two charities have been unveiled as the Official Charity Partners of The 2019 Solheim Cup following a comprehensive process to identify organisations to benefit from Scotland’s staging of the world’s biggest women’s golf event. Action for Children and Perthshire Women’s Aid will benefit from in excess of… Read the full press release

George Best Belfast City Airport announces Welcome Organisation as its charity of the year

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BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2019-Mar-21 — /Travel PR News/ — George Best Belfast City Airport has selected the Welcome Organisation as its charity of the year, aiming to raise vital funds to deliver potentially life-saving services to those affected by homelessness in Northern Ireland. The Welcome Organisation currently offers support through its drop-in centre, crisis accommodation for… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport sponsors Birmingham Pride for the third year in a row

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Manchester, UK, 2019-Mar-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The UK’s third largest airport is making it a hat-trick as sponsor of Birmingham Pride as it returns as the sponsor of the Cabaret Marquee. For 2019 Manchester Airport is bringing Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Holidays onboard with the Cabaret Marquee transforming into the Los Angeles Cabaret Stage…. Read the full press release

Ryanair announces ISPCC Childline and Pequeño Deseo as its charity partners for 2019

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DUBLIN, Ireland, 2019-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No. 1 airline, today (13 Mar) launched its international charity partnerships for 2019, supporting ISPCC Childline as its Irish chosen charity partner, and Pequeño Deseo as its European chosen charity partner. ISPCC Childine, Chosen Irish Charity Partner –  Ryanair is partnering with ISPCC Childline for a fourth… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas to host annual fundraiser the Cure Four All Seasons Fashion Show + Luncheon on March 22, 2019

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Celebrity emcee, local Dallas fashionistas and cancer survivors gather at annual fashion show and luncheon Dallas, U.S.A., 2019-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas is proud to support the fight against cancer by hosting the Cure Four All Seasons Fashion Show + Luncheon in partnership with NorthPark Center, Dallas’ premier luxury shopping… Read the full press release

Travelport launches global campaign to improve awareness and use of the DPNA SSR code to give more support to passengers with intellectual disabilities

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Campaign allied to the Special Olympics World Summer Games 2019 targets greater use of the DPNA Special Service Request code1, used to alert airlines when a traveler has an intellectual or developmental disability and needs assistance Company discovered exceptionally low use of the code across the world in 2018 Poll of travel agents revealed just… Read the full press release

Tourism Authority of Thailand to spread environmental, cultural and social awareness through its “The Seasons” travel short documentary series

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2019-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is seeking to inspire environmental, cultural and social awareness among locals and visitors alike by placing responsible tourism at the heart of “The Seasons” travel short documentary series with 12 episodes uploaded and available for viewing on the TAT Newsroom from now until October… Read the full press release

Top 10 Holiday Travel Ideas for family and Single Traveler in Kenya

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NAIROBI, Kenya, 2019-Feb-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The major economies being Kenya, South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, Uganda and upcoming Rwanda. The best airline hubs are Nairobi, Johannesburg, Cairo and Casablanca. Kenya safaris are the most sought after in the world for a long period of time. If you haven’t taken and Kenya Wildlife Safari then… Read the full press release

George Best Belfast City Airport announces the launch of the Best Kept Awards

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BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2019-Feb-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The search has begun for the best kept schools, towns and villages, and healthcare facilities across Northern Ireland, following the launch of the Best Kept Awards, supported by George Best Belfast City Airport. The awards, now in their 62nd year, run by the Northern Ireland Amenity Council, aim… Read the full press release

W Hotels creates an astrology guide with Ruby Warrington, Founder of cosmic lifestyle platform, The Numinous

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London, United Kingdom, 2019-Jan-24 — /Travel PR News/ — What does 2019 have in store in the stars? W can tell you. Today (01/23/2019) W Hotels announces a collaboration with Ruby Warrington, Founder of cosmic lifestyle platform, The Numinous. Alongside the creative team at W, Warrington has created an astrology guide for W hotels in Asia… Read the full press release

Fundación ONCE and UNWTO to promote the direct, effective and lasting labour insertion of persons with disabilities in tourism businesses

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Madrid, España, 2019-Jan-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The Executive Vice-President of Fundación ONCE, Alberto Durán, and the Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Zurab Pololikashvili, signed in Madrid on Monday a letter of intent to promote the employment of persons with disabilities in the tourism sector. The objectives are to raise awareness among UNWTO… Read the full press release

Heathrow launches a unique soundtrack – Sound Escapes – in collaboration with award-winning sound artist, Nick Ryan

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Unique soundtrack launched on most depressing day of the year Sound Escapes inspired by over 24 hours of audio contributions from passengers sharing holiday sounds LONDON, UK, 2019-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Heathrow commissioned research identifying attitudes towards sounds and what people enjoy hearing in a bid to help them escape the daily grind and feel… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific to focus on youth development, diversity and inclusion, environmental protection and global cultural exchange on its new community engagement strategy

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Hong Kong’s home airline rejuvenates strategy with a focus on youth development, diversity and inclusion, environmental protection and global cultural exchange Hong Kong, China, 2019-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Youth development, diversity and inclusion, environmental protection and global cultural exchange form the focus of Cathay Pacific’s rejuvenated community engagement strategy, which saw the inauguration… Read the full press release

ANA HOLDINGS partners with OryLab and The Nippon Foundation to offer a sneak peek at the future where technology open up new possibilities for those with disabilities

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VATAR Cafe DAWN ver. β combines the strengths of each partner to offer a sneak peek at how future technology will change our world. •Robotic breakthroughs hint at new era of mobility and interactivity. TOKYO, JAPAN, 2018-Dec-14 — /Travel PR News/ — ANA HOLDINGS INC. (hereinafter “ANA HD”) recently partnered with OryLab Inc. (hereinafter “OryLab”) and… Read the full press release

The Best Journey to Discover Milan, Lake Como & Lake Maggiore with Italy luxury tours

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Townsend, DE, 2018-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Italy Luxury Tours announce a special trip to the most famous touristic places of Italy including Milan, Lake Como & Lake Maggiore. Their 09 nights/10 days excellent luxury tour will be the most memorable trip of your life. Italy Luxury Tours is a world-famous touring service provider of… Read the full press release

Lufthansa Airline HR Manager Martina Niemann represents Germany in the international Business Woman Leaders Task Force (BWLTF)

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The international Business Women Leaders Task Force plans to foster the economic empowerment of women and introduce their ideas in the run-up to the G20 summit. Prominent members of “Chefsache” intitiative form the German working group. COLOGNE, Germany, 2018-Nov-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Lufthansa Airline HR Manager Martina Niemann is representing Germany in the international… Read the full press release

TAP launches new international solidarity auction to support UNICEF

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Lisbon, Portugal, 2018-Nov-26 — /Travel PR News/ — TAP starts today, 20 November, Universal Children’s Rights Day, a new international solidarity auction of exclusive pieces from the company aircraft, whose value will revert to the UNICEF Mission devoted to children of São Tomé and Príncipe. Chairs of business and economy class, galleys, cabinets and other elements… Read the full press release

W Records to feature Matador recording artist, Perfume Genius to benefit LGBTQ immigrant rights organization, Immigration Equality

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New Exclusive Cover and Music Video, “Not For Me” Drops Today as W Records Partners with Matador Recording Artist, Perfume Genius NEW YORK, NY, 2018-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — W Hotels Worldwide announced last week that the second phase of their newest music initiative, W Records, would feature Matador recording artist, Perfume Genius. Now track… Read the full press release

UNWTO concludes successful 2nd International Congress on World Civilizations and Historic Routes in Sofia, Bulgaria

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Madrid, Spain, 2018-Nov-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Following the first edition held two years ago, the 2nd International Congress on World Civilizations and Historic Routes (15-16 November) concluded today in Sofia, Bulgaria. In the framework of the European Year of Cultural Heritage and the EU-China Tourism Year, the event explored how tourism along historic routes… Read the full press release

Crowne Plaza® West Hanoi Won the 2018 World Luxury Hotel Awards

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HANOI, Vietnam, 2018-Nov-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Crowne Plaza® West Hanoi is honored to be awarded as “Luxury Business Hotel”, regional winner – South East Asia – at the 2018 World Luxury Hotel Awards organized in Bali, Indonesia with the participation of 1,000 hotels all over the world. “Luxury Business Hotel” is one of… Read the full press release

Park’N Fly to Hold ‘Stuff the Bus’ Toy Drive to Collect New, Unwrapped Toys

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Toronto, ON, 2018-Nov-15 — /Travel PR News/ — On Saturday December 1, 2018, Park’N Fly employees will be kicking off Park’N Fly’s second annual Toy Mountain toy drive. This year, they are holding a ‘Stuff the Bus’ toy drive outside of the Toys”R”Us location at 3150 Argentia Road Mississauga from 11:00am to 3:00pm. Shoppers donating… Read the full press release

British Airways thanks its customers for raising almost £200,000 for the people of Indonesia affected by the tsunami and earthquake

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LONDON, UK, 2018-Nov-14 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has thanked its customers for their unprecedented generosity, raising almost £200,000 during a two-week appeal for the people of Indonesia, led by the DEC, Disasters Emergency Committee. Customers donated their spare cash on flights last month for people affected by the tsunami, earthquake and subsequent aftershocks… Read the full press release