London Gatwick launches a nationwide competition for secondary schools

Gatwick invites schools nationwide to submit their best energy saving ideas Students have opportunity to achieve a CREST Bronze Award in conjunction with competition Winning team to receive behind the scenes tour of the airport  LONDON, 2018-Mar-14 — /Travel PR News/ — London Gatwick is launching a nationwide competition for secondary schools via its ‘Learn… Read the full press release

SAS: flights booked using EuroBonus points can now bid on an upgrade to SAS Plus or SAS Business

SAS customers can now bid on an upgrade to SAS Plus or SAS Business, including on flights booked using EuroBonus points. STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, 2018-Mar-14 — /Travel PR News/ — For some time now, SAS has offered its customers the opportunity to bid on an upgrade to Plus or Business. Now, SAS customers who have booked… Read the full press release

Travel Oregon launches 2018 spring campaign

Travel Oregon launches 2018 spring campaign Salem, OR, 2018-Mar-14 — /Travel PR News/ — In a shift away from the grand, scenic imagery commonly used in tourism marketing, Travel Oregon’s 2018 spring campaign breaks the mold, using delightful, technicolor animation to evoke what photography sometimes cannot – the magical feeling of being in Oregon. The… Read the full press release

Belfast City Airport welcomes Loganair’s new route to Northern Ireland

Belfast City Airport welcomes Loganair’s new route to Northern Ireland LONDON, UK, 2018-Mar-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlisle Lake District Airport (CLDA) has unveiled Loganair, Scotland’s Airline, as its airline partner with flights to George Best Belfast City Airport, Dublin Airport and London Southend Airport. The six times weekly service to Belfast City Airport, which… Read the full press release

Worldwide Flight Services’ extends cargo handling contract with Qatar Airways Cargo at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

Worldwide Flight Services’ extends cargo handling contract with Qatar Airways Cargo at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport Worldwide Flight Services’ (WFS) cargo handling contract with Qatar Airways Cargo at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport has been extended. PARIS, FRANCE, 2018-Mar-14 — /Travel PR News/ — In addition to managing an existing cargo handling contract, WFS is… Read the full press release

The Alchemy Film and Moving Image Festival in Hawick gets support from EventScotland’s National Funding programme

The Alchemy Film and Moving Image Festival in Hawick gets support from EventScotland’s National Funding programme EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-Mar-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The Alchemy Film and Moving Image Festival in Hawick will benefit from support from EventScotland, part of VisitScotland’s Events Directorate, for its 2018 event. The international festival of film and moving image –… Read the full press release

Tourism New Zealand: new art gallery, Toi Art to open in Wellington, on Friday, 16 March

Tourism New Zealand: new art gallery, Toi Art to open in Wellington, on Friday, 16 March Auckland, New Zealand, 2018-Mar-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Toi Art, New Zealand’s spectacular new art gallery, will be officially opened by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, in Wellington, on Friday, 16 March. The new NZ$8.4 million gallery spans two levels… Read the full press release

Toronto Tourism: CN Tower and Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada now accept WeChat Pay and Alipay

TORONTO, 2018-Mar-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Two of Toronto’s biggest attractions are now accepting two of China’s biggest mobile payment options. WeChat Pay and Alipay are now being accepted at the CN Tower and Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada. The addition of WeChat Pay and Alipay mean both attractions can accept payment in Chinese RMB… Read the full press release

Qantas, Singapore Tourism Board and Changi Airport Group announce partnership to boost number of people travelling through Singapore

Sydney/Singapore, 2018-Mar-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas, Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Changi Airport Group (CAG) today (13 March 2018) announced a S$5 million partnership to promote Singapore as a destination and a connecting gateway to Asia, Europe and Australia. With the return of Qantas’ Sydney-London services via Singapore from 25 March, the three-year tripartite… Read the full press release

Crowne Plaza connects its 12 properties across Australasia with Tesla Destination Chargers

Crowne Plaza connects its 12 properties across Australasia with Tesla Destination Chargers BERLIN, GERMANY, 2018-Mar-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Crowne Plaza is the first hotel network to install Tesla Destination Chargers at all of their properties across Australasia, connecting 12 properties with cutting-edge technology for a growing customer segment. Tesla owners can now travel throughout… Read the full press release

Arik Air to move all its Port Harcourt flights to Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2 Lagos from March 17, 2018

Ikeja, Nigeria, 2018-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — From that date, all daily flights to Port Harcourt International will cease to operate from the General Aviation Terminal (GAT) and will depart and arrive at MMA2. The decision to move all outbound and inbound Lagos-Port Harcourt flights to MMA2 is informed by the need to enhance passenger… Read the full press release

Autograph Collection Hotels announces the forthcoming opening of a one-of-a-kind boutique resort in Belize, Alaia

Autograph Collection Hotels announces the forthcoming opening of a one-of-a-kind boutique resort in Belize, Alaia Following Multi-Million Dollar Conversion & Expansion, Alaia will Emerge as a Boutique All-Villa Resort with Exquisite Residences in 2020 Ambergris Caye, Belize, 2018-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Autograph Collection Hotels, in partnership with owner and developer Andrew Ashcroft, today announced… Read the full press release

Royal Schiphol Group names Dick Benschop as new CEO

As from 1 May 2018, Dick Benschop (60) will be the new President of Royal Schiphol Group. He will be leaving Royal Dutch Shell to succeed Jos Nijhuis, who is retiring as head of the airport. Schiphol, Netherlands, 2018-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — From 1998 to 2002, Benschop was State Secretary for Foreign Affairs in… Read the full press release

Eastern Airways announces 12 additional flights a week to its Stornoway – Aberdeen route

Kirmington, United Kingdom, 2018-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Flybe franchise partner, Eastern Airways, is today introducing 12 additional flights a week to its Stornoway – Aberdeen route, providing two flights a day on Monday to Friday services and a new Sunday service. The double daily service, offering day return options, starts today (Monday 5 March… Read the full press release

Eastern Airways expands its fleet with a second ATR 72-600 aircraft

Kirmington, United Kingdom, 2018-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — A second ATR 72-600 aircraft is to be introduced to the Eastern Airways fleet following its delivery from the production line in Toulouse, France. The regional airline commissioned two new aircraft last year, representing a considerable investment by Eastern Airways, and the first, MSN 1448, arrived in… Read the full press release

Macao Government Tourism Office starts training program for civil servants from tourism offices of Portuguese-speaking countries

Macao Government Tourism Office starts training program for civil servants from tourism offices of Portuguese-speaking countries MACAO, 2018-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), in cooperation with the Permanent Secretariat of the Forum for Economic and Trade Cooperation between China and Portuguese-Speaking Countries (Macao) started this year’s training program tailored for civil… Read the full press release

Virgin Trains announces Spring Seat Sale from March 15th – 19th

Virgin Trains announces Spring Seat Sale from March 15th – 19th LONDON, 2018-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Virgin Trains’ Spring Seat Sale is set to put a spring in passengers’ steps up and down the country this March, with tickets starting from just £5. From Thursday 15th March to Monday 19th March, Virgin Trains on the… Read the full press release

Stephen Wancha named new Hotel Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Toronto

Stephen Wancha named new Hotel Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Toronto Toronto, Canada, 2018-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Toronto welcomes Stephen Wancha as its new Hotel Manager. Formerly with six other Four Seasons properties, most recently Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, Wancha will bring the invaluable experience he has gained throughout North America in his return to his birthplace of… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels announces the promotion of Angelique Kelly-Lara to VP, global talent acquisition

Choice Hotels announces the promotion of Angelique Kelly-Lara to VP, global talent acquisition ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, announced the promotion of Angelique Kelly-Lara to vice president, global talent acquisition. In this new leadership role, Kelly-Lara will oversee Choice’s… Read the full press release

Blervie House, at Forres receives Five-Star Guest House status from VisitScotland

Blervie House, at Forres receives Five-Star Guest House status from VisitScotland EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — A historic country house in Moray Speyside which was used for army training during World War Two is celebrating after being given Five-Star Guest House status by the national tourism organisation. Blervie House, at Forres, received… Read the full press release

Dunalastair Hotel Suites achieves VisitScotland’s highest quality assurance award

Dunalastair Hotel Suites achieves VisitScotland’s highest quality assurance award EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — A Highland Perthshire hotel, located in one of Scotland’s most popular set-jetting destinations, has achieved one of VisitScotland’s highest quality assurance award. Dunalastair Hotel Suites, in the village of Kinloch Rannoch, has been given a five-star grading from… Read the full press release

The Social Travel Summit to be held in Belfast this September

The Social Travel Summit to be held in Belfast this September Belfast will be in the social media spotlight later this year as more than 50 of the world’s top travel influencers and tourism industry leaders gather in the city for a two-day summit focused on travel marketing. LONDON, UK, 2018-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/… Read the full press release

VisitBritain teams up with Destination Management Companies to boost the distribution of Discover England Fund projects

VisitBritain teams up with Destination Management Companies to boost the distribution of Discover England Fund projects VisitBritain has partnered with Destination Management Companies for the first time to promote more of England’s tourism products overseas. LONDON, UK, 2018-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The commercial partnerships, with six destination management companies (DMCs), will boost the distribution… Read the full press release

Bangkok Airways signs sponsorship deal with German football club Borussia Dortmund as regional airline partner

Bangkok Airways signs sponsorship deal with German football club Borussia Dortmund as regional airline partner Dortmund, Germany, 2018-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Bangkok Airways, Thailand-based regional airline and German football club Borussia Dortmund, announce a partnership deal today (11 March 2018) at Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund, Germany. This marketing deal is to leverage branding… Read the full press release

Brand USA launches new travel trade website: VisitTheUSA.com/TravelTrade

BERLIN, GERMANY, 2018-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Brand USA, the destination marketing organization for the United States, has announced the launch of a new travel trade website: VisitTheUSA.com/TravelTrade. The new online platform will act as a comprehensive, one-stop gateway for travel industry professionals looking to better sell the USA. Created specifically to fit the needs… Read the full press release

Ryanair signs Union Recognition agreement with ANPAC (Italian Airline Pilots Association)

Ryanair signs Union Recognition agreement with ANPAC (Italian Airline Pilots Association) Italy Accounts For 20% Of Ryanair’s Fleet And Pilots DUBLIN, Ireland, 2018-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair today (8 Mar) confirmed that it has signed a Union Recognition agreement with ANPAC (Italian Airline Pilots Association), who will now be the sole representative body for… Read the full press release

Ryanair provides customers with even more ways to book online with new acceptance agreement with Discover Global Network

Ryanair provides customers with even more ways to book online with new acceptance agreement with Discover Global Network DUBLIN, Ireland, 2018-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (8 Mar) announced a new acceptance agreement with Discover Global Network, providing customers, business travellers and corporate travel departments with even more ways to book… Read the full press release

TFE Hotels to open the doors of its new Vibe Hotel North Sydney this April

New South Wales, Australia, 2018-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — TFE Hotels will open the doors of the beautiful new Vibe Hotel North Sydney in the area’s most exciting new social address, Northpoint, in April. Hotel guests will have access to a rooftop pool and bar and Northpoint’s exciting new eat street and casual dining… Read the full press release

TFE Hotels launches a suite of new wedding packages

New South Wales, Australia, 2018-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Now that marriage is finally available to all in Australia, TFE Hotels is celebrating the year of love by launching a suite of new wedding packages themed around famous celebrity couples’ nuptials and a competition to give away a $10,000 wedding package. TFE Hotels’ three new… Read the full press release

Viking expands partnership with Fincantieri, raising its total ocean ship order and options to 16

New Options Would Bring Viking’s Ocean Fleet to 16 Ships by 2027 Los Angeles, 2018-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking® (www.vikingcruises.com) today (March 6, 2018)  announced a new agreement with Fincantieri that could see the delivery of six additional ocean ships by 2027. The new understanding expands Viking’s partnership with Fincantieri, raising the company’s total ocean ship… Read the full press release