LONDON, UK, 2018-Apr-23 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has launched a new channel on its inflight entertainment system dedicated to sharing heart-warming customer stories in which the airline has had a hand in adding a special touch of magic. The new channel known as ‘BA Magic’ includes seven short films which feature customers being surprised, after… Read the full press release
Daily Archives: April 23, 2018
British Airways to operate three times a week service from Gatwick to Toronto beginning May 1
Gatwick – Toronto service will operate three times a week, beginning May 1 British Airways in the midst of refreshing the cabins in its Gatwick long-haul fleet, including new World Traveller and World Traveller Plus seat LONDON, UK, 2018-Apr-23 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways’ direct flight from Gatwick to Toronto will launch next… Read the full press release
British Airways names Angela Williams as People Director
LONDON, UK, 2018-Apr-23 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways today announces that Maria Da Cunha, HR & Legal Director, is stepping down from British Airways after 17 years. Angela Williams is appointed to the role of People Director for British Airways and joins the business on June 4, 2018. Maria joined British Airways’ legal team… Read the full press release
AFAR Travelers’ Choice Hotels Awards’ Top Epic Stay Hotel in the World: Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora
2018 Travelers’ Choice Hotel Awards honour French Polynesian resort Bora Bora, French Polynesia, 2018-Apr-23 — /Travel PR News/ — For the second consecutive year, Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora has been named the Top Epic Stay Hotel in the World by AFAR in the annual Travelers’ Choice Hotel Awards. In determining winners, readers cast close to 60,000 votes in the annual AFAR Travelers’ Choice… Read the full press release
Norwegian Cruise Line expands its fleet with the 167,800-gross-ton Norwegian Bliss
Norwegian’s newest ship debuts in Europe before commencing her inaugural tour around the U.S. and her official christening ceremony in Seattle, Washington Wiesbaden, Germany, 2018-Apr-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (Apr 19, 2018), Norwegian Cruise Line took delivery of the 167,800-gross-ton Norwegian Bliss, from MEYER WERFT during a ceremony in Bremerhaven, Germany, marking the… Read the full press release
Gerald R. Ford International Airport to open a new pre-security bar Leinie Lodge
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2018-Apr-23 — /Travel PR News/ —More food and beverage offerings are coming to the Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GFIA), this time in the pre-security meet and greet area. Global restaurateur HMSHost, in partnership with the Gerald R. Ford International Airport, is opening a new pre-security bar called “Leinie Lodge” adjacent to… Read the full press release
Emaar Hospitality Group announces historic milestone of 50 hotel projects in its portfolio
Emaar’s hospitality and leisure subsidiary has 12 operational hotels and 3 serviced residences in Dubai Announced development pipeline of over 35 projects in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt, Turkey and The Maldives Portfolio of 50 hospitality projects – both operational and upcoming – offering more than 25,000 rooms and residences Showcases diverse portfolio of… Read the full press release
Austrian Airlines announces digitalization and branding strategies
Adaptations to the branding to fulfil demands of the digital world Logo more easily and clearly recognizable on mobile devices and smart watches thanks to small adjustments Adjustments in the digital domain will be gradually transferred to the entire brand environment, also on aircraft. First visible sign: the new Boeing 777 OE-LPF at its first… Read the full press release
Singapore Airlines announces extension of its title sponsorship of the FORMULA 1 SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX
SINGAPORE, 2018-Apr-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Joint Release with Formula 1 and Singapore GP Pte Ltd – Singapore Airlines (SIA) today announced that it will extend its title sponsorship of the FORMULA 1 SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX for another two years, until 2019. Singapore Airlines first signed as Title Sponsor in 2014, initially for two… Read the full press release
Singapore Airlines provides flight information via Google Home
SINGAPORE, 2018-Apr-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) customers can now enjoy fast and easy access to flight information from the comfort of their home, with just a voice command. The Airline is the first carrier in South East Asia to provide such flight information via Google Home, which was launched in Singapore… Read the full press release
Singapore Airlines, SilkAir and Fiji Airways announce codeshare partnership
SINGAPORE, 2018-Apr-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines, SilkAir and Fiji Airways have today announced the signing of a codeshare agreement that will provide more convenient connections for customers travelling to Fiji from 10 destinations in Asia and Europe through the Singapore hub. Under the agreement, Singapore Airlines and SilkAir customers can access Fiji Airways’… Read the full press release
Wizz Air announces further expansion at London Luton with fourth allocated aircraft and new direct flight to Tirana, Albania
#WIZZaroundEUROPE BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2018-Apr-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, one of Europe’s fastest growing airlines and the largest low cost carrier in Central and Eastern Europe, is pleased to announce the arrival of a fourth allocated aircraft to its London Luton fleet. Today also sees the launch of the only low-fare direct flight… Read the full press release
Wizz Air starts 5 times a week service between Budapest and Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (EuroAirport)
#WIZZaroundEurope New Route: Budapest – Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Start Date: 20 April 2018 Frequency: 5 times per week on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday Fares From: HUF 3990* BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2018-Apr-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, one of Europe’s fastest growing airlines, commenced its newest service between Budapest and Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (EuroAirport) on 20 April. The new route is… Read the full press release
flydubai launches daily service to Finland’s capital, Helsinki
flydubai becomes the first UAE-based airline to operate flights to Finland Airline offers first year-round service between Helsinki and Dubai The new route will be operated by a Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft with flat-bed in Business Class and enhanced Economy Class offering DUBAI, UAE, 2018-Apr-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai-based carrier flydubai has… Read the full press release
Singita offers cooking classes for guests at its new demonstration studio at Singita Lebombo
Transformation includes rebranded Singita Community Culinary School with internationally-recognised curriculum Brand new demonstration studio at Singita Lebombo Lodge will offer cooking classes for guests Kruger National Park , South Africa, 2018-Apr-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Singita is taking its community partnership programme, the Singita Community Culinary School, and food offering to the next level with a series of… Read the full press release
Rezidor Hotel Group announces the first ever Radisson RED in the Nordics, opening in Reykjavik, Iceland by 2020
BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Apr-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Rezidor Hotel Group AB (REZT), publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Sweden and part of Radisson Hotel Group, is proud to announce the signing of the first ever Radisson RED in the Nordics, scheduled to open in Iceland’s capital, Reykjavik, by 2020. Radisson RED is Radisson Hotel Group’s upscale,… Read the full press release