PATA and STR to host “Certification in Advanced Hotel and Tourism Analytics (CAHTA) by PATA/STR” training programme

BANGKOK, 2018-Jul-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) in collaboration with STR will organise the “Certification in Advanced Hotel and Tourism Analytics (CAHTA) by PATA/STR” on November 19-20, 2018 at the PATA Engagement Hub, Bangkok, Thailand. CAHTA is a certification focused on data research for hospitality industry professionals geared towards hotel revenue managers, general managers,… Read the full press release

Brussels Airport Company turned 60!

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Jul-06 — /Travel PR News/ — This morning (05 July 2018), the Minister of Transport, François Bellot, and Arnaud Feist, the CEO of Brussels Airport Company, officially launched the festivities for the airport’s 60th anniversary. There was live music and a giant cake was cut and cake pops were distributed to passengers in the… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport’s carbon management recognised with Level 2 accreditation

Bristol Airport’s efforts to reduce its carbon footprint have been recognised with accreditation at the second of four levels in a global industry programme. Bristol, UK, 2018-Jul-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Airport Carbon Accreditation is an independent, voluntary programme which certifies airports at four different levels of accreditation covering all stages of carbon management… Read the full press release

Bahrain Airport Company VP of Human Resources, Hind Mahmood elected as Second Vice Chair of ACI Asia-Pacific Regional HR Committee

Muharraq, Bahrain, 2018-Jul-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the operator and managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), announced that BAC Vice President of Human Resources, Hind Mahmood, was elected as Second Vice Chair of the Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific Regional HR Committee. Ms Mahmood’s appointment is a milestone achievement… Read the full press release

Tamika Catchings appointed to the Indianapolis Airport Authority Board

This appointment increases the overall number of members constituting the IAA Board from ten to eleven INDIANAPOLIS, 2018-Jul-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett announced today (07/02/18) the appointment of Tamika Catchings to the Indianapolis Airport Authority Board. “It is with tremendous pride and confidence that I have asked Tamika Catchings to… Read the full press release

Novotel opens in the heart of Seoul’s shopping district

Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun is the first Novotel Hotels & Residences located in the heart of Seoul’s shopping district Paris, France, 2018-Jul-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Featuring 523 rooms that boast the latest state-of the-art digital facilities and design by Novotel, the hotel is located within close proximity to major historical sites including Heunginjimun, one of… Read the full press release

Ethiopian Airlines expands Boeing fleet with 737 MAX 8

Africa’s largest and fastest-growing airline expands Boeing fleet with new and improved 737 jet Delivery is first of 30 MAX jets for Ethiopian and will be largest 737 MAX fleet in the Continent SEATTLE, 2018-Jul-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Ethiopian Airlines celebrated the delivery of the first of 30 737 MAX… Read the full press release

Fiji Airways launches direct flight from Nadi to Narita International Airport

Nadi, Fiji, 2018-Jul-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Fiji Airways, Fiji’s National Airline today (3 Jul 18) launched its direct flight to Japan with a celebration at Nadi International Airport. The flights will operate three times a week on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays from Nadi to Narita International Airport. With the launch of the services, Fiji… Read the full press release

Jumeirah to open new hotel in September on the banks of Dubai Creek — Al Seef Hotel by Jumeirah

Jumeirah to open new hotel in September on the banks of Dubai Creek Dubai, 2018-Jul-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Al Seef Hotel by Jumeirah opens this September, offering guests the opportunity to create their own tales of Arabian nights. Tucked away amidst the rooftops and courtyards of a souk located on the banks of Dubai Creek,… Read the full press release

Dusit International Founder and Honorary Chairperson Thanpuying Chanut Piyaoui honored with SHTM Lifetime Achievement Award

Accolade marks 70 years of hospitality excellence. BANGKOK, Thailand, 2018-Jul-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Thanpuying Chanut Piyaoui, Founder and Honorary Chairperson of Dusit International, one of Thailand’s foremost hotel and property development companies, has received the prestigious SHTM Lifetime Achievement Award from the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) of The Hong Kong… Read the full press release

Air Partner honoured with “Best Executive Travel Solutions Provider” award by Major Events International (MEI)

Gatwick, UK, 2018-Jul-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Partner, the global aviation services group, was named “Best Executive Travel Solutions Provider” by Major Events International (MEI) at an awards dinner held on 27 June 2018, as part of its Major Events Summit in Liverpool. MEI provides international business services for companies who want to take… Read the full press release

Deutsche Hospitality donates €60,000 through its 1×1 donation project to fund the building of a school in Enugu, Nigeria

Deutsche Hospitality is showing its continued strong commitment to social projects by using donations to fund the building of a private school in Enugu, Nigeria. Main, Germany, 2018-Jul-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The school will be able to accommodate up to 300 pupils, and the company has already handed over a cheque for €60,000… Read the full press release

Historic Environment Scotland: Vote for the iconic Edinburgh Castle in this year’s British Travel Awards

Visitors urged to cast their votes for the iconic castle in this year’s British Travel Awards EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-Jul-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Voting has opened for the 2018 British Travel Awards (BTA) and Edinburgh Castle is again in the running to claim the title of the Best UK Heritage Attraction. Edinburgh Castle is the number one paid-for… Read the full press release

Wizz Air to add a second Airbus A320 aircraft to its Chișinău operations

SECOND BASED AIRCRAFT, FIVE NEW ROUTES BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2018-Jul-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the leading low-cost airline in Moldova and one of the fastest growing airlines in Europe, today (JUL 5, 201) announced a 68% increase of its Chișinău operations adding asecond Airbus A320 aircraft at its local base in December 2018. At… Read the full press release

Wizz Air launches new route from Birmingham Airport to Cluj International Airport in Romania

SEATS ON SALE NOW FROM £17.99* BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2018-Jul-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, one of Europe’s fastest growing airline groups including Wizz Air UK, and the leading low cost carrier in Central and Eastern Europe, today (JUL 5, 2018) announces the launch of a new route from Birmingham Airport to Cluj International Airport… Read the full press release