Daily Archives: March 22, 2018

LVCVA: Las Vegas named the No. 1 trade show destination according to the 2017 TSNN Top 250 Trade Shows in the U.S.” list for the 24th consecutive year

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LAS VEGAS, NV, 2018-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Once again, Las Vegas maintains its long-standing reputation as the leading destination for business travel. For the 24th consecutive year, Las Vegas was named the country’s No. 1 trade show destination according to the Trade Show News Network (TSNN) “2017 TSNN Top 250 Trade Shows in the… Read the full press release

Aberdeen International Airport and CHC Helicopter teams up for Runway Run event

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Aberdeen, Scotland, 2018-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Aberdeen International Airport and CHC Helicopter have, today, announced their collaborative Runway Run event which will be taking off this summer. The Runway Run will give 300 participants the rare opportunity to run the length of the airport’s runway at midnight while raising funds for three local charities…. Read the full press release

Air Partner’s SafeSkys awarded contract for provision of Airfield Wildlife Control Services for the Royal Air Force in Scotland

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LONDON, UK, 2018-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — SafeSkys, part of the Air Partner group, has been awarded the contract for provision of Airfield Wildlife Control Services for the Royal Air Force (RAF) in Scotland at RAF Lossiemouth, RLG Kinloss and RAF Leuchars. The three-year contract will commence 1 April 2018, with the option of a… Read the full press release

SITA report outlines how biometrics in identity management will transform passenger processing

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GENEVA, Switzerland, 2018-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Biometric technology is emerging as the top solution for airlines and airports to automate identity checks amid rising passenger numbers. This is according to Biometrics for Better Travel: An ID Management Revolution, a report published today by SITA. It outlines how using biometrics to check passenger’s identity will… Read the full press release

Ukrainian SkyUp Airlines finalizes firm order for five Boeing 737 MAX airplanes

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New Ukrainian airline chooses efficient 737 MAX family for its growth plans SkyUp becomes 95th MAX customer, and first in Eastern Europe to order the MAX 10 model KIEV, Ukraine, 2018-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE:BA] and SkyUp Airlines announced they have finalized a firm order for five 737 MAX airplanes valued at $624… Read the full press release

Boeing to establish a new research center in the Republic of Korea

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Research will focus on strategic technologies to enable innovation Boeing plans to open the research facility by mid-2018 SEOUL, South Korea, 2018-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] announced today the company’s intention to establish a new research center in the Republic of Korea; the company is currently in discussion with the Korean… Read the full press release

AccorHotels launches its 8th Take off! Competition

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PARIS, France, 2018-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — True to its ambition to drive innovation and attract the best talents to create the hospitality of tomorrow, AccorHotels is today launching its 8th Take off! – the competition that pits hundreds of students from universities and business & hotel management schools from all over the world against each other…. Read the full press release

Bahrain Airport Company conducts series of familiarisation tours for university students

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Muharraq, Bahrain, 2018-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Students from the University of Bahrain (UoB) visited the construction site of the Bahrain International Airport’s (BIA) New Passenger Terminal as part of a public outreach programme by Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the airport’s operator and managing body. BAC Chief Development and Technical Officer, Abdulla Janahi delivered a… Read the full press release

Bahrain Airport Company announces new tender for its call centre and public announcement functions

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Muharraq, Bahrain, 2018-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the operator and managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), has issued a new tender for operators wishing to operate the airport’s call centre and public announcement (PA) functions. BIA currently operates the call centre through the Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system and announcements… Read the full press release

Airport Sheremetyevo unveils the results of “Natural decor in interiors of passenger terminals” project on the International Earth Day

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Airport Sheremetyevo presented the results of the project “Natural decor in interiors of passenger terminals” on the International Earth Day. The passengers’ experience was enhanced with “green” decorative installations created with the use of natural plants and materials. MOSCOW, Russia, 2018-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The decoration concept of the terminals represents a “green labyrinth” of stylistically connected natural art installations. Guests are… Read the full press release

Brussels Airport welcomes Hainan Airlines’ new non-stop service between Brussels and Shenzhen

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — On 20 March, Hainan Airlines launches a non-stop service between Brussels Airport and Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport. The new route to Southeast China will promote tourism and freight activities, particularly e-commerce between the two countries. The new non-stop service was inaugurated by the Chinese ambassador to Belgium Xing… Read the full press release

Swedish design brand kikki.K opens its first European airport store at London Gatwick

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Stylish stationery store kikki.K opens in Gatwick’s North Terminal The 25sqm outlet is the Swedish brand’s first airport store in Europe The Inspiration Collection, travel essentials, and kikki.K Monogramming are all available at the Gatwick store LONDON, 2018-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Renowned Swedish design brand kikki.K has opened its first European airport store at… Read the full press release

Moxy Hotels expects to welcome two New York City hotels to its roster by the end of 2018

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Travelers Can Choose Between Downtown Creativity & Chelsea Style at Neighborhood-Inspired Experiential Hotels Bethesda, MD, 2018-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Moxy Hotels, Marriott International’s playful, experiential hotel brand for the next generation of travelers, expects to welcome two New York City hotels to its roster this year, bringing the brand to a total of three… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways and Iberia expand codeshare partnership

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Qatar Airways’ code to be applied to Iberia flights from Madrid to key destinations across Latin America Enhanced codeshare partnership to provide even more connectivity for both business and leisure travellers to popular destinations throughout the Middle East, Asia and Latin America  DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways and Iberia are… Read the full press release