BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2018-Jul-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the leading air carrier in Central-Eastern Europe and one of the fastest growing airlines in Europe, today (JULY 4, 2018) celebrated the inauguration of its newest hangar in Sofia. This will be the company’s 4th dedicated maintenance centre in Europe and the first one in… Read the full press release
Veteran to manage seaport operations ranging from tenant relations to contracts Oakland, Calif., 2018-Jul-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The Port of Oakland today (July 2, 2018) named maritime veteran Eric Napralla as its Chief Wharfinger. Mr. Napralla, a 6-year Port employee, will manage seaport operations that range from tenant relationships to facilities leasing. He… Read the full press release
Oakland, Calif., 2018-Jul-05 — /Travel PR News/ — A new $494.2 million budget for Fiscal Year 2019 goes into place this week at the Port of Oakland. Port Commissioners last week approved the spending plan that includes $34.7 million for capital projects. The budget finances operations at the Port’s three businesses: Aviation, Commercial Real Estate… Read the full press release
LONDON, UK, 2018-Jul-05 — /Travel PR News/ — VisitEngland has today (02 July 2018) announced the latest successful applicants to receive funding from the £40 million Discover England Fund for tourism product development. The 11 successful bids receive funding of up to £250,000 in the third year of the Fund. From promoting food, music and heritage to… Read the full press release
The technology gives customers an immersive 3D 360 degree view of Emirates’ aircraft interiors Dubai, UAE, 2018-Jul-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has introduced 3D seat models on emirates.com, becoming the first airline to introduce web virtual reality (VR) technology on its digital platform. The 3D seat model is a visualisation engine that displays an… Read the full press release
Dubai, UAE, 2018-Jul-05 — /Travel PR News/ —Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, announced today (3 July 2018) that it will deploy a one-off A380 service to Islamabad on 8 July 2018. The airline’s iconic double-decker will make its inaugural arrival in Islamabad on a special flight EK2524/EK2525. The A380 flight will depart Dubai on… Read the full press release
London, 2018-Jul-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry – today (3 July 2018) announced that it is launching a chapter in Italy. Established in response to demand from the local market, the chapter will provide education, resources and networking opportunities to business… Read the full press release
Grand Rapids, Mich., 2018-Jul-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GFIA) has passed its annual Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification and safety inspection with zero discrepancies. Commercial “air carrier” airports such as GFIA are regulated by the FAA. Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 139 proposes rules for the certification and operation… Read the full press release
For the 15th time in succession, Zurich Airport has received the prestigious World Travel Award for its customer-friendliness and consistent high quality. ZURICH, Switzerland, 2018-Jul-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The evaluation criteria included customer-friendliness and the general quality standards of products and services. In its category, Zurich Airport won out against nine competitors: Amsterdam,… Read the full press release
BANGKOK, 2018-Jul-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce a new Strategic Partnership agreement with ADARA, the enterprise-wide data solution for travel brands, to empower its members with a comprehensive view of destination visitor data for more powerful and efficient marketing campaigns. As part of the agreement, ADARA will work… Read the full press release
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2018-Jul-05 — /Travel PR News/ — In mid-June, Swedavia’s operations at Visby Airport became entirely fossil-free. Following years of focused work, which includes electrification of its vehicles, a switch in fuels and implementation of efficiency measures, the airport has now secured its position as one of the most climate-smart in the world. The transport… Read the full press release
Lufthansa Group opens offshoots of its Lufthansa Innovation Hub in Singapore and Shenzhen (China) on July 1, 2018 First non-Asian airline group with a digitization backbone in Asia’s leading innovation centers for travel and mobility The aim is to build a sustainable bridge to the Asian market with its massive, dynamic culture of innovation COLOGNE,… Read the full press release
McLean, VA, 2018-Jul-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) is officially accepting entries for its 2018 Adrian Awards, celebrating excellence in travel marketing. Now in their 62nd year, the Adrian Awards recognize standout brands and agencies for their innovation and creativity in hospitality advertising, digital marketing, and public relations campaigns. “The… Read the full press release
UNICEF’s Anne Curtis collects Change for Good aboard Cebu Pacific flight Pasay City, Philippines, 2018-Jul-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Cebu Pacific (PSE:CEB), the Philippines’ leading airline, and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) renewed their partnership for the Change for Good program. CEB is the first airline partner of UNICEF for Change for Good in… Read the full press release
Ohio Hotels Generate $25B in Economic Activity Independence, Ohio, 2018-Jul-05 — /Travel PR News/ — U.S. Representative David Joyce (R-Ohio 14) last week toured the SpringHill Suites Cleveland Independence as part of the American Hotel & Lodging Association’s (AHLA) “Heart of the House” hotel tour program to meet with hotel employees and see firsthand the career… Read the full press release
Bansko, Bulgaria, 2018-Jul-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko has been awarded for a second consecutive year as “Bulgaria’s Leading Hotel 2018” by World Travel Awards. The online votes were cast by professionals working within the tourism industry and by the public on the organisation’s official website. This year’s red-carpet ceremony took… Read the full press release
BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Jul-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The world-renowned designer Karim Rashid, who has created several iconic prizeotels across Germany, is helping us add a whole new dimension to Amsterdam. Welcome to the Park Inn by Radisson Amsterdam City West, in The Netherlands. The hotel’s 476 rooms and suites feature Karim Rashid’s signature color scheme;… Read the full press release
BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Jul-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hospitality AB, publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Sweden and part of Radisson Hotel Group, is proud to announce the signing of a new Radisson hotel in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. The Radisson Hotel & Apartments Abidjan Plateau signing brings the group’s Africa portfolio to 86 hotels and almost… Read the full press release
Company supports restoration of tourism following 2017 hurricanes ORLANDO, Fla. and CHARLOTTE AMALIE, Virgin Islands, 2018-Jul-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Destinations (NYSE:WYND), the world’s largest vacation ownership and exchange company, today (June 29, 2018 ) announced the reopening of its Margaritaville Vacation Club® by Wyndham resort on the island of St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The… Read the full press release