Alexandria, VA, 2018-Aug-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry – awarded three distinguished members during GBTA Convention 2018 in San Diego. Direct Member of the Year—Stephen Gheerow, Travel Services Manager, Ford Foundation Direct Member of the Year—Connie Smith, Manager of Global Services, McCain… Read the full press release
Daily Archives: August 28, 2018
ACI World launches policy paper on drones providing informed and practical recommendations for airports
Montreal, Canada, 2018-Aug-28 — /Travel PR News/ — In response to the rapid growth of the drone and Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) market worldwide, Airports Council International (ACI) World has today (August 27, 2018) launched a policy paper on drones providing informed and practical recommendations for airports. Drone operations are expected to soon surpass the number of… Read the full press release
Norwegian Cruise Line presents new brochure with sailings through April 2020 — its largest European campaign in history
For the first time six ships will operate in Europe in summer 2019 The newest ships Norwegian Bliss and Norwegian Joy will expand capacity in Alaska in the summer of 2019 Winter 2019/2020: New Norwegian Encore will sail the Caribbean Wiesbaden, Germany, 2018-Aug-28 — /Travel PR News/ — “Sea” more of Europe than ever before:… Read the full press release
Sunwing resumes weekly direct flight services from Montreal and Toronto to St. Maarten this winter
The tour operator will once again be the exclusive vacation package provider for Sonesta Resorts Toronto, ON, Canada, 2018-Aug-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Sunwing is pleased to announce that St. Maarten will be offered as a vacation destination once again for this coming winter. The travel company will be resuming year-round, weekly direct flight services… Read the full press release
Sunwing returns to the Caribbean island of Bonaire with more accommodation and diving options for travellers to choose from
Toronto, ON, Canada, 2018-Aug-28 — /Travel PR News/ — After a successful inaugural season, Sunwing is pleased to announce it will be returning to the Caribbean island of Bonaire and offering travellers more accommodation and diving options to choose from this winter. Sunwing is the only Canadian tour operator to offer direct flights to Bonaire. Weekly Sunday flights from… Read the full press release
Washington Dulles International Airport welcomes Primera Air’s nonstop, low-fare service to London
Low-cost trans-Atlantic carrier announces second route to Brussels at event with state, local officials Washington, D.C., 2018-Aug-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Washington Dulles International Airport and Primera Air, a low-cost European airline, celebrated the National Capital Region’s first nonstop, low-fare service to London on Thursday with delegations from the Commonwealth of Virginia and the District… Read the full press release
Royal Schiphol Group welcomes Kees Boef as new director of Corporate Affairs
Schiphol, The Netherlands, 2018-Aug-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Kees Boef (52) will become the new director of Corporate Affairs of Royal Schiphol Group as of 1 October 2018. He currently serves as Corporate Communications Director at Achmea (since 2015). He also worked at Schiphol earlier in his career. Kees Boef has considerable experience in… Read the full press release
Qantas to upgrade lounges in Auckland, Brisbane, Hobart, Sydney, Tamworth and Tokyo through its extended lounge improvement program
SYDNEY, Australia, 2018-Aug-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas has today (23RD AUGUST 2018) announced an extension of its global lounge improvement program. The multi-million dollar program will see the national carrier upgrade six lounges in Auckland, Brisbane, Hobart, Sydney, Tamworth and Tokyo. Announcing the investment as part of its record financial results, Qantas Group CEO… Read the full press release
Qantas Group to open its Pilot Academy across two locations in Australia
SYDNEY, Australia, 2018-Aug-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The Qantas Group has today (23RD AUGUST 2018) confirmed it will open its Pilot Academy across two locations in regional Australia to meet anticipated demand. The Academy is part of the Qantas Group’s plans to build a long-term talent pipeline for its airlines and the broader industry to meet… Read the full press release
All Nippon Airways partners with Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency to offer its “Space Flight 2018” passengers actual Japanese space meals
“Space Flight 2018” passengers on the Narita-Houston flight to experience Japanese space meals and exclusive space video content Tokyo, Japan, 2018-Aug-28 — /Travel PR News/ — All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) are partnering to take passengers on the Narita-Houston flight out of this world in honor of Space Day and… Read the full press release
Radisson Blu announces the opening of Radisson Blu Hotel, Larnaca in Cyprus
BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Aug-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Blu, the upper upscale hotel brand that delivers positive and personalized service in stylish spaces, is proud to announce a new hotel opening – the Radisson Blu Hotel, Larnaca in Cyprus. One of the oldest continuously inhabited countries in the world, this destination is a perfect addition… Read the full press release
Windlestraw achieves VisitScotland’s five star gold Quality Assurance Award
EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-Aug-28 — /Travel PR News/ — A LUXURY restaurant with rooms situated in the heart of the Scottish Borders has achieved VisitScotland’s most prestigious Quality Assurance (QA) accolade. Windlestraw, an Edwardian manor overlooking the Tweed Valley in Walkerburn, is home to an intimate restaurant, gardens and six bedrooms. VisitScotland’s five star gold Quality… Read the full press release
Duetto to support Dorsett Hospitality International’s revenue optimization and rapid expansion
Hong Kong, 2018-Aug-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Dorsett Hospitality International has agreed to implement several applications from Duetto, hospitality’s Revenue Strategy Platform, as it looks to build out its core markets in Asia and expand further in new countries like Australia. Duetto’s flagship Open Pricing application, GameChanger, will allow Dorsett to yield room rates independently by stay… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways to deploy its ultramodern A350-1000 equipped with Qsuite on flights to and from Singapore’s Changi Airport and Tokyo’s Haneda Airport
Passengers travelling to Singapore can experience the world’s most advanced passenger aircraft from 1 November 2018, and Haneda-bound passengers from 1 January 2019 Singapore is first Southeast Asian city on the airline’s network to receive the A350-1000 DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Aug-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is delighted to announce that the world’s most… Read the full press release