North Atlantic to build new facility at St. John’s International Airport’s community

St. John’s, NL, 2017-Oct-23 — /Travel PR News/ — St. John’s International Airport Authority and North Atlantic announced today that North Atlantic is constructing a gas bar, Orangestore, Tim Horton’s drive thru, and a quick service restaurant near the entrance to St. John’s International Airport. This new facility will offer a convenient and efficient option… Read the full press release

Marriott International in Asia Pacific collectively raised $421,000 during its Run to Give Hotel Charity campaign

Close to 32,500 Supporters Came Together at Various Locations Across Asia Pacific Hong Kong, 2017-Oct-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International in Asia Pacific today announced that close to $421,000 was collectively raised from Run to Give Hotel Charity Runs that took place in 115 locations on September 24, 2017 across Asia Pacific. Now… Read the full press release

Marriott International announces the appointment of Rena Hozore Reiss as Executive Vice President and General Counsel

Bethesda, MD, 2017-Oct-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced the appointment of Rena Hozore Reiss as Executive Vice President and General Counsel, reporting to President and Chief Executive Officer Arne Sorenson and serving as a member of the company’s executive team. Ms. Reiss, who was most recently Executive Vice President,… Read the full press release

Amadeus identifies blockchain as potential disruptors of travel

MADRID, Spain, 2017-Oct-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Amadeus says the blockchain – one of six areas the company has identified as potential disruptors of travel – has tremendous promise to change the way we can ‘exchange value’ digitally. Amadeus is also launching its new Innovation Partnership Programme, which will support growth stage companies piloting… Read the full press release

JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts and Time Inc.’s FOOD & WINE announce the inaugural Venice Food & Wine Festival, May 3-6, 2018

FOOD & WINE’S First European Festival to be Held at JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa from May 3-6, 2018 New York, NY, 2017-Oct-23 — /Travel PR News/ — JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts and Time Inc.’s (NYSE: TIME)  FOOD & WINE are pleased to announce the inaugural Venice Food & Wine Festival from May… Read the full press release

Marriott International announces the retirement of its EVP and general counsel Ed Ryan

Bethesda, MD, 2017-Oct-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Following a distinguished career of over 21 years, the last 11 years as general counsel, Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) announced today that executive vice president and general counsel Ed Ryan will retire from the position. Ed will continue as general counsel through early December, at which… Read the full press release

Marriott International announces Sheraton Grand Hotel in Lahore scheduled to open in 2021

The 168-room hotel marks the company’s debut in Lahore Dubai, UAE, 2017-Oct-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. announced an agreement with Imperium Hospitality to open a Sheraton Grand Hotel in Lahore – marking the company’s first hotel in Pakistan’s key gateway city. Scheduled to open in 2021, the hotel will carry the… Read the full press release

Boeing VP Joan Robinson-Berry received the 2017 Achievement Award at Women in Aerospace’s annual awards

Recognized for leadership and advocacy for young women in aerospace industry Chicago, Illinois, 2017-Oct-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Joan Robinson-Berry, vice president and general manager of Boeing [NYSE: BA] South Carolina, received the 2017 Achievement Award at Women in Aerospace’s annual awards ceremony last night. “We are incredibly proud of Joan and the recognition she is… Read the full press release

Norwegian will plant 7000 trees in the UK and Spain as part of its new sustainability initiative – Plant for the Planet

In collaboration with the Global Climate Institute Norwegian will plant 7000 trees in the UK and Spain – one for every person working at the company. Later this year, the airline will plant tens of thousands of trees in other parts of the world. Fornebu, Norway, 2017-Oct-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian has launched… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean International announces return to St. Thomas

Cruise Line’s Ongoing Commitment to the Caribbean Starts With Visits to St. Thomas On November 10 and Spearheads Restoration of Famed Magens Bay Miami, 2017-Oct-22 — /Travel PR News/ — A sweet reunion is in sight; Royal Caribbean International has set the date for its much-awaited return to St. Thomas since the Caribbean destination was impacted by the hurricanes… Read the full press release

Hyatt welcomes Spirit Ridge at Nk’Mip Resort to its Unbound Collection

Iconic British Columbia resort marks the first Canadian property for The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand Chicago, Illinois, 2017-Oct-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced it has entered into a franchise agreement with Spirit Ridge Owners Association, and in December 2017, Spirit Ridge at Nk’Mip  Resort will join The Unbound… Read the full press release

Arkansas: US’s longest active bike-pedestrian rail bridge Big River Crossing marks its one-year anniversary

Arkansas, 2017-Oct-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Big River Crossing, the country’s longest active bike-pedestrian rail bridge, will celebrate its one-year anniversary this Sunday, October 22, 2017. Since last year’s grand opening, the bridge has welcomed 250,000 visitors from across the world and received regional, national and international acclaim for its architecture and state-of-the-art lighting display… Read the full press release

Bahrain Airport Company unveils new details of the ongoing Airport Modernisation Programme

Muharraq, Bahrain, 2017-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — A new era of aviation awaits the Kingdom of Bahrain, Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) Chief Executive Officer, Mohamed Yousif Al Binfalah told aviation experts, consultants, and airport operators from around the world as he revealed new details of the ongoing Airport Modernisation Programme (AMP) at the 2nd Airports… Read the full press release

London City Airport awarded the ERA Airport of the Year 2017

London City, 2017-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The European Regions Airline Association (ERA) has awarded London City Airport the ERA Airport of the Year 2017 at the association’s annual General Assembly in Athens. The airport’s Chief Commercial Officer, Richard Hill, collected the award in front of an audience of airport and aviation industry figures on… Read the full press release

Indianapolis International Airport ranked as the top U.S. domestic airport in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards

Award based on responses from more than 300,000 travelers Indianapolis, 2017-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The Indianapolis International Airport (IND) has been ranked as the top domestic airport in the U.S. for the fourth year in a row in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. Rankings were determined based on input from more… Read the full press release

Gatwick honoured at the National Transport Awards and at the prestigious Digital Impact Awards

Airport of the Year at National Transport Awards Outstanding Sustainability Programme at Airports Going Green awards Digital In-House Team of the Year and Best Corporate App at Digital Impact Awards London, 2017-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — This week – at separate ceremonies – Gatwick won Airport of the Year at the National Transport Awards, a… Read the full press release

Boeing granted permission to build a new aircraft hangar at Gatwick Airport

Crawley Borough Council approves Boeing plan to build hangar at Gatwick Multi-million pound development will support more than 100 jobs at the airport Facility will open in early 2019 to support Gatwick’s long and short haul fleets London, 2017-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing’s proposed plan with Gatwick Airport to build a new aircraft hangar… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines launches new daily nonstop flights from San Diego to Albuquerque

Daily nonstop service from San Diego starts Oct. 18 SEATTLE, 2017-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines continues to expand service for San Diego guests with the addition of new daily nonstop flights to Albuquerque starting Oct.18. The new route is Alaska Airlines’ sixth new nonstop destination to launch from San Diego since August, as the airline continues… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways joins the United for Wildlife Transport Taskforce to help stop the trafficking of wildlife

Airline increases its commitment to wildlife protection as a signatory to the United for Wildlife Transport Taskforce DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has joined a select group of private sector, non-government organisations and government agencies in a concerted response to combat wildlife crime across transportation networks. As a partner in the USAID Reducing… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways announces new direct flights to Penang, Malaysia from 6 February 2018

Non-stop service to Penang to commence 6 February Award-winning airline continues robust expansion of its global route network with launch of second Malaysian destination DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to announce the launch of direct flights to Penang, the award-winning airline’s second Malaysian destination, on 6 February 2018, as… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways becomes the Official Airline Partner of The FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 football tournament

24 teams from around the world are competing for the title with matches in six Indian cities Qatar Airways flies to 13 Indian destinations more than one hundred times a week, including to five of the host cities DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 football tournament has got underway with… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways redesigned in-flight magazine, Oryx recognized at Folio’s Eddie & Ozzie Awards

The Airline’s New In-Flight Magazine Design Was Launched in January 2017 DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is proud to have won ‘Custom Redesign of the Year’ at Folio’s Eddie & Ozzie Awards for its in-flight magazine, Oryx. Created by leading global publisher Ink, the magazine redesign was launched on board… Read the full press release

Bangor Primary School receives support from Belfast City Airport’s Community Fund for its new eco playground

Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2017-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Pupils at a Bangor Primary School are celebrating with the arrival of their new eco garden, thanks to support from George Best Belfast City Airport. The financial support from the airport’s Community Fund, alongside the work of dedicated volunteers, has transformed the children’s play area from… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines announces new benefit for its Club 49 members

Club 49 members can now ship 100 pounds of cargo for $10 within 24 hours of travel ANCHORAGE, Alaska, 2017-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines today announced a new benefit for members of its Club 49 program. The new perk,  dubbed “Freight for Less,” enables members to save up to 90 percent when… Read the full press release

Cruise Lines International Association opens enrollment for its 2018 Travel Agency Membership and Individual Agent Membership programs

Washington, DC, 2017-Oct-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has opened enrollment for its 2018 Travel Agency Membership and Individual Agent Membership (IAM) programs. CLIA Membership elevates the credibility and reputation of agencies and their individual agents within the travel industry and is built to help members navigate the cruise industry,… Read the full press release

This Plan a Cruise Month CLIA highlights the best cruise travel experiences in Australasia

Washington, DC, 2017-Oct-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the unified voice and leading authority of the global cruise community, is highlighting the most exclusive and unmatched cruise travel experiences in Australasia as part of Plan a Cruise Month. The region, comprised of Australia, New Zealand, the island of New Guinea… Read the full press release

Sixteen Red Carnation Hotel Collection properties win 21 awards in the 2017 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., 2017-Oct-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The Red Carnation Hotel Collection is proud to announce that 16 of its iconic properties won 21 awards in the 30th annual Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, whose results were announced today. Two properties, Summer Lodge Country House Hotel, Restaurant and Spa and Hotel d’Angleterre,… Read the full press release

Serena Hotels scoops seven awards at the Africa Edition of the 2017 World Travel Awards

Nairobi, Kenya, 2017-Oct-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Serena Hotels scoops seven awards, including category titles of Leading Hotel Brand in four East African countries at the Africa Edition of the 2017 World Travel Awards held in Kigali, Rwanda. According to the Wall Street Journal, the World Travel Awards is regarded as the “Oscars” of the… Read the full press release

Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2017 readers’ survey ranks Hamad International Airport second among Top 10 International Airports

Doha, Qatar, 2017-Oct-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Hamad International Airport (HIA) was ranked second in the Top 10 International Airports in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2017 readers’ survey. The magazine’s World’s Best awards recognise the greatest airports, islands, cities, hotels, and cruise lines as voted by its 4.8 million readers and has… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines adds Android Pay and Apple Pay mobile payment services on its mobile app

SINGAPORE, 2017-Oct-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines customers can now enjoy a more convenient and faster payment method with the introduction of Android Pay and Apple Pay mobile payment services on the Airline’s award-winning mobile app. With the addition of Android Pay and Apple Pay as payment options through the SingaporeAir app, customers are… Read the full press release