British Airways and Qatar Airways expand codeshare partnership LONDON, 2018-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Whether you fancy a “surf in Perth” or a “thriller in Manila” – following an extended joint business agreement between British Airways and Qatar Airways, customers will be able to choose flights to these two cities plus 12 other exciting destinations…. Read the full press release
British Airways now open for new apprenticeship applications LONDON, 2018-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is open for new apprenticeship applications today (March 05, 2018) to coincide with National Apprenticeship Week 2018. The airline has 145 places open this year across several areas of the company, including; Operations, Engineering and Head Office. Full… Read the full press release
Tennis star Kyle Edmund announced as new ‘British Airways Ambassador’ LONDON, 2018-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has today (March 05, 2018) announced a new partnership with tennis star, Kyle Edmund. The 23 year-old who was recently a semi-finalist at the Australian Open, has also today been officially ranked as number one in Britain…. Read the full press release
British Airways adds a new collection of Oscars and BAFTAs award-winning films to its in-flight entertainment system LONDON, 2018-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — To celebrate the 90th Academy Awards ceremony (the Oscars) yesterday, and the British Academy Film Awards (the BAFTAs) last month, British Airways has added a collection of award-winning films to a… Read the full press release
British Airways unveils its brand-new World Traveller Plus and World Traveller seats New World Traveller Plus and World Traveller cabins at Gatwick 50 per cent larger entertainment screens with swipe control Six-way adjustable headrests and leg and footrests in World Traveller Plus USB sockets at every seat LONDON, 2018-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — British… Read the full press release
Lufthansa Group to launch action next month offering lower fares for its own distribution channels and to Direct Connect partners. Lufthansa Group to offer lower prices for long-haul seat reservations on NDC booking channels from April onwards. Customers of Direct Connect partners to enjoy additional mileage credits. COLOGNE, Germany, 2018-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ —… Read the full press release
Lufthansa Group to present interactive travel experiences at the International Tourism Fair Berlin Lufthansa Group present in hall 25, booth 156 across three floors with aug-mented and virtual reality as well as 3D projections Experience Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa, SWISS and Miles & More across 614 square meters COLOGNE, Germany, 2018-Mar-08 — /Travel… Read the full press release
Lufthansa Group’s six all-female crews to take off to Berlin for World Women’s Day Six all-female crews of the Lufthansa Group will take off to Berlin for World Women’s Day 12 pilots fly passengers from Frankfurt, Munich, Cologne, Zurich, Vienna and Brussels to the German capital. Lufthansa FlyingLab presents lectures by female digital experts on… Read the full press release
ACI World announces the world’s top airports for customer experience in 2017 Wave of new award winners reflecting increased competition amongst airports – Mar 06, 2018 Montreal, 2018-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports Council International (ACI) World announces the winners of the 2017 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards . In 2017, over half of the world’s 7.7 billion… Read the full press release
Dallas, USA, 2018-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata officially opened a 37,000 sq. ft. cargo centre that includes the only dedicated cool-chain perishable cargo facility at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). Following the recent acquisition of a cargo facility in Houston, this state-of-the-art cargo handling centre is suitable for all perishable products, and further establishes… Read the full press release
Lufthansa to offer “A la carte dining” meals to Economy and Premium Economy Class passengers on its intercontinental flights In the future, seven selected menus can be ordered on long-haul flights for an extra charge COLOGNE, Germany, 2018-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — From summer 2018 Lufthansa Economy and Premium Economy Class passengers will be… Read the full press release
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2018-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Al Ain International Airport announced the opening of the first Costa Coffee F&B outlet in the airport. Located before the check-in area accessible to passengers and the public, the Costa Coffee outlet is the newest addition to the airport. The menu is designed to… Read the full press release
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2018-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports Council International (ACI) World has announced Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) as the winner of “Best Airport in the Middle East”, for the second year in a row, at its annual Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards. The ASQ is the only worldwide program to… Read the full press release
Washington, DC, 2018-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the cruise industry’s global trade organisation, announced a new three-year partnership today (Mar 05, 2018) that is aimed at boosting the increasingly vibrant cruising industry in Singapore and Southeast Asia. STB and CLIA will tap their… Read the full press release
Eagle Creek to donate packH2O water pack to people in Puerto Rico through its annual “Buy a Bag, Change a Life” campaign For every duffel, backpack or luggage purchased on eaglecreek.com during the month of March, a packH2O water backpack will be purchased to make water more accessible to a family in need* San Diego, CA, 2018-Mar-07… Read the full press release
Eagle Creek announces the promotion of Dan Funk to Retail Merchandising Manager San Diego, Ca., 2018-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Eagle Creek is proud to announce they have promoted Dan Funk to Retail Merchandising Manager. In his new position, Funk will be responsible for driving the global strategy and execution of Eagle Creek’s environmental… Read the full press release
The Ritz-Carlton debuts its fifth property in the UAE — The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Hamra Beach Luxury Resort Offers Perfect Getaway off the Northern Coast of the UAE Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, 2018-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company L.L.C. is excited to announce the debut of The… Read the full press release
Marriott International to provide the ultimate home court as the Official Hotel Partner for the NCAA® championships Bethesda, MD, 2018-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International is readying its game face for the second year as the Official Hotel Partner across all 90 NCAA® championships. This month tips off March Madness®, with the Men’s Final Four® in San Antonio… Read the full press release
Key Attributes of Selection Included Global Scale, Innovative Approach and Focus on Performance Bethesda, MD, 2018-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International announced today (03/06/2018) it has appointed Publicis Groupe’s SapientRazorfish and Spark Foundry as its global media agency of record to oversee all media planning and purchasing. The collaboration with Publicis Groupe will… Read the full press release
Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2018-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Deutsche Hospitality is presenting a new hotel brand. MAXX by Steigenberger will be joining Steigenberger Hotels and Resorts, Jaz in the City and IntercityHotel in its portfolio in future. The group launched its new Deutsche Hospitality umbrella brand just under 18 months ago with the… Read the full press release
NEWPORT BEACH, 2018-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Lindsey Ueberroth, Chief Executive Officer of Preferred Hotels & Resorts — the world’s largest global provider of sales, marketing and distribution services to independent luxury hotels — today (March 1, 2018) announced three executive appointments that mark a significant shift in the leadership structure of the family-owned and operated-company: Michelle… Read the full press release
IHG to transform guest experience at its European hotels with bold new designs for Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts IHG® joins forces with Conran and Partners to shake up business travel across Europe BERLIN, GERMANY, 2018-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today (05 MARCH 2018)… Read the full press release
Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announced the bicoastal expansion of the EVEN® Hotels brand, with openings in Sarasota, Fla. and Eugene, Ore. The EVEN® Hotel Sarasota – Lakewood Ranch is located just off I-75 near miles of white, sandy beaches. Owned by Zieg Hospitality,… Read the full press release
The Luxury Collection’s First Resort in The Baja California Peninsula Will Deliver Immersive, Authentic Experiences in Los Cabos Bethesda, MD, 2018-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts today (03/05/2018 ) announced the brand’s first hotel in Baja California Sur with the opening of Solaz, a Luxury Collection Resort, Los Cabos in June 2018…. Read the full press release
ARLINGTON, Va., 2018-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts – the leading U.S.-based global hotel management company – announces it has acquired the management platform from Gateway Hospitality Group. The 20-hotel portfolio will be operated under Interstate Gateway Management LLC, a subsidiary of Interstate Hotels & Resorts, with founder Bob Voelker and partner Ron… Read the full press release
Interstate Hotels & Resorts appoints Carrie David as chief human resources officer ARLINGTON, Va., 2018-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts – the leading U.S.-based global hotel management company – announces the appointment of Carrie David as chief human resources officer. Carrie is responsible for leading all aspects of the human resources team, developing… Read the full press release
Richmond, B.C., 2018-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — After welcoming nearly ten million shoppers since opening in July 2015, the award-winning McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Vancouver Airport is announcing the start of construction on Phase II. Scheduled to open in Spring 2019, Phase II will deliver 84,000 square feet of additional retail space and up to… Read the full press release
YVR is expanding parking options to improve capacity, efficiency and customer satisfaction Richmond, B.C., 2018-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (March 1, 2018), Vancouver International Airport (YVR) opened its newest parking option, Value Long Term. Located at Templeton Station on the Canada Line, the lot is a four-minute free train ride from the terminal… Read the full press release
37th Annual Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off raised $100, 000 for City of Santa Cruz Parks & Recreation Department programs SANTA CRUZ, CA, 2018-Mar-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and City of Santa Cruz Parks & Recreation Department announced that the 37th Annual Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off set a fundraising… Read the full press release
A premium lifestyle hotel brand “Welcome to the Exceptional” BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Mar-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The newly rebranded Radisson Hotel Group™ announces Radisson Collection™, a premium collection of exceptional hotels in landmark locations. Driven by consumer demand for individuality and more personalized experiences, Radisson Collection brings together the finest hotels in the Radisson… Read the full press release