London City Airport appoints Robert Sinclair as new CEO

LONDON, 2017-Jun-30 — /Travel PR News/ — London City Airport today announced that following an international search and selection process that Robert Sinclair will be appointed as CEO of London City Airport to replace Declan Collier who is stepping down. Currently, Mr Sinclair is the CEO of Bristol Airport where he has held the position since… Read the full press release

London City Airport appoints Bechtel as City Airport Development Programme delivery partner and Peter Adams as new Chief Asset and Programme Officer

LONDON, 2017-Jun-30 — /Travel PR News/ — As London City Airport prepares for the commencement of its £370m City Airport Development Programme (CADP) later this year, it is delighted to announce two key announcements; • Bechtel has been awarded the delivery partner contract for CADP • Peter Adams is joining LCY from Highways England in… Read the full press release

ALPA applauds Department of Homeland Security statement on improving aviation security

WASHINGTON, D.C., 2017-Jun-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) issued the following statement today after Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary John Kelly announced that the United States is raising the global baseline of aviation security, which includes additional scrutiny of electronic devices on flights coming into the United States: “Today’s… Read the full press release

Hainan Airlines named one of the top ten airlines by SKYTRAX

Leading Global Airline and Seven-Time Recipient of SKYTRAX Five-Star Airline Award Recognized for Excellence in International Standards of Customer Service and Operations Paris, France, 2017-Jun-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Hainan Airlines, a leading global airline and a subsidiary of HNA Group, a global Fortune 500 company focused on tourism, logistics and financial services,today announced… Read the full press release

Squaw Valley: Creating ​Equilibrium to host its inaugural event focused on generating environmentally impactful innovations

Lake Tahoe, CA, 2017-Jun-30 — /Travel PR News/ — ​Creating ​Equilibrium, a first-of-its-kind event focused on generating environmentally impactful innovations, is set to host its inaugural event August 25 – 27, 2017. This three-day event  – a radical solutions forum, immersive laboratory, and music festival – features some of the top minds on the planet, and… Read the full press release

“Turfin Vs. The World Dance Battle” series on July 1st followed by July 4th Backyard BBQ at Jack London Square

Dance battle is Saturday followed by Independence Day BBQ Tuesday Oakland, Calif., 2017-Jun-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Jack London Square is home to round two of the new Oakland grown, urban dance competition, “Turfin Vs. The World Dance Battle” series. The family friendly festival is Saturday, July 1, noon to 6 PM. It is free and open… Read the full press release

Oakland International Airport to host TSA Pre✓® Local Enrollment Event

Travelers may sign up now for appointments at OAK   The Event:  Oakland International Airport TSA Pre✓® Local Enrollment Event Date:  July 10th – 21st, 2017 (Closed Saturday & Sunday) Time:  Weekdays, 8am to 5pm Location:  Oakland International Airport, Terminal 2 Oakland, CA, 2017-Jun-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakland International Airport is inviting passengers to… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels launches its “We mean Business” platform to demonstrate expanded services for business travelers

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2017-Jun-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, has amplified its focus on the business travel segment with new appealing offerings. The company announced today, its “We mean Business” platform, signifying a commitment to partner with corporate travel managers and demonstrate expanded services… Read the full press release

Great Barrier Island the first island in the world designated an International Dark Sky Sanctuary

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 2017-Jun-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Great Barrier Island, off the north-eastern coast of Auckland, has become the first island in the world to be designated an International Dark Sky Sanctuary. Great Barrier Island, off the north-eastern coast of Auckland, has become the first island in the world to be designated an International… Read the full press release

“Seaside Vienna Airport” pop-up market opens

VIENNA, Austria, 2017-Jun-30 — /Travel PR News/ — “Seaside Vienna Airport”: Pop-Up Market at Vienna Airport Brings a Maritime Flair to the Terminal    Passengers at Vienna Airport will already be put in a holiday mood before beginning their journeys. The “Seaside Vienna Airport” pop-up market in the public sector between terminals 1 and 3 invites… Read the full press release