Dubai, UAE, 2016-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Eid holiday traffic will top 1 million passengers at Dubai International over the next four days as travellers seek a quick escape as summer draws to a close. “We will see a quarter of a million passengers on average Thursday through Monday,” said Anita Mehra, Senior Vice President… Read the full press release
Daily Archives: September 8, 2016
Dubai Airports’ CEO Paul Griffiths named the Business Leader of the Year at Gulf Business Awards 2016
Dubai, UAE, 2016-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai Airports’ CEO Paul Griffiths was named the Business Leader of the Year at the fifth edition of Gulf Business Awards 2016, which hosted some of the UAE’s key business leaders in Dubai on Tuesday evening. Griffiths was also named the Business Leader of the Year for the… Read the full press release
HMSHost to operate new airport dining spaces at Raleigh-Durham International Airport
Whisky River and more new dining options coming soon Morrisville, NC, 2016-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — More dining options will soon welcome travelers at Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Global restaurateur HMSHost, in partnership with JQ Enterprises, Inc., was recently awarded a new eleven-year contract valued at $66 million to operate new airport dining spaces in Terminal 2,… Read the full press release
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows announces the appointment of Ron Kipp as Ski Team Coaches Education and Development Manager
Olympic Valley, Calif., 2016-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows Race Team announced today that Ron Kipp will be joining the team in the newly created position of Ski Team Coaches Education and Development Manager. Kipp will be working with the Ski Team coaches to continue to develop, augment, and enhance their… Read the full press release
Expedia to power Marriott’s packaging platform “Vacations by Marriott” on Marriott.com
Marriott integrates Expedia’s package product to help drive incremental demand Seattle, Wash, 2016-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Expedia, Inc. has announced a new partnership with Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR), which integrates Expedia’s technology to power Marriott’s own dynamic packaging platform “Vacations by Marriott” on Marriott.com in the United States. Expedia fosters a test and… Read the full press release
Rosewood Hotel Group celebrates International Literacy Day by supporting Room to Read’s Girls’ Education Programme
Agreement signed on International Literacy Day HONG KONG, 2016-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Hotel Group international hotel management company has today, International Literacy Day, further strengthened its social responsibility mission of enrichment and empowerment through education, in the belief that learning is the foundation of all growth and possibility in life. It has… Read the full press release
Spanish basketball star Pau Gasol becomes “ambassador” of Iberia brand
Spanish 6-time NBA All-star player to take part in airline promotion events. Iberia gave Gasol its Iberia Singular card in honour of his “singular” status amongst Spanish sports heroes. MADRID, SPAIN, 2016-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — In a Madrid ceremony, the Spanish basketball star Pau Gasol, now a player with the San Antonio Spurs in Texas, became “ambassador” of the… Read the full press release
British Airways to hire new pilots for its expanding fleet of Embraer jet aircraft based at London City Airport
LONDON, 2016-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is recruiting new pilots for its expanding fleet of Embraer jet aircraft at London City Airport. An ambitious recruitment programme is launched this month to find both direct entry captains and first officers to join BA CityFlyer, the wholly owned British Airways’ subsidiary that operates from the… Read the full press release
New Strategic Management Group to set out clear action plan to address the West Lothian loch’s water quality
Public bodies committed to tackling challenges facing Linlithgow Loch Edinburgh, SCOTLAND, 2016-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — A new group charged with tackling the challenges, including the current water quality issues, at Linlithgow Loch met for the first time, last week. Key partners including Historic Environment Scotland, Scottish Water, Scottish Environment Protection Agency, Scottish Natural Heritage,… Read the full press release
Star Cruises marks another successful Battle of the Chefs competition
Penang (Malaysia), 2016-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Star Cruises, the leading cruise line in the AsiaPacific celebrated another year of success at the Battle of the Chefs 2016 biennial competition. The Star Cruises’ team of chefs raised the bar this year by winning a total of 18 medals including 2 Gold, 7 Silver and… Read the full press release
Bear Grylls supports VisitBritain’s ‘Home of Amazing Moments’ campaign with his top 10 #OMGB moments from across Britain
https://youtu.be/i8iyCZhmdQQ LONDON, 2016-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Bear Grylls, the British adventurer, has lent his support to VisitBritain’s ‘Home of Amazing Moments’ campaign to promote the incredible experiences that can only be had in Britain. Using #OMGB (Oh my GREAT Britain), the hashtag at the heart of VisitBritain’s international digital marketing drive, the campaign features… Read the full press release
Centennial Airport Executive Director Robert Olislagers, A.A.E. to receive the American Association of Airport Executives’ Distinguished Service Award
Alexandria, VA, 2016-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Robert Olislagers, A.A.E., Executive Director of Centennial Airport, will receive the American Association of Airport Executives’ Distinguished Service Award, which is presented to airport executives in honor of an exemplary career and contributions to the airport industry. “Robert is an invaluable colleague in the airport community who has… Read the full press release