Abu Dhabi Airports inaugurated the multi-faith prayer room in Terminal 3 at Abu Dhabi International Airport

The new facility is located in Terminal 3 and comes as part of Abu Dhabi Airports’ Year of Zayed activities Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2018-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Abu Dhabi Airports inaugurated the multi-faith prayer room in Terminal 3 at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH). The opening this new facility reflects on Abu… Read the full press release

Abu Dhabi International Airport welcomed passengers from Sultanate of Oman with flags and sweets to mark Oman National Day

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2018-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Abu Dhabi Airports yesterday celebrated Oman National Day at Abu Dhabi International Airport, welcoming passengers from neighboring Sultanate of Oman with flags and sweets being handed out across arrival and departure terminals. Abu Dhabi Airports yesterday celebrated Oman National Day at Abu Dhabi International Airport,… Read the full press release

HMSHost brings NoDa Brewing in Charlotte Douglas International Airport

HMSHost adds the first airport taproom for this local, award-winning brewery CHARLOTTE, N.C., 2018-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Award-winning local beer from the Queen City’s NoDa Brewing has landed in Charlotte Douglas International Airport’s Concourse A Expansion. The new full-service restaurant and bar, in partnership with global restaurateur HMSHost, offers travelers all-day dining options to complement the… Read the full press release

New AHLEF, HCareers report reveals that over 50 percent of Gen Z is interested in pursuing a career in hospitality

New AHLEF, HCareers Report Promises Robust Workforce for Hotels WASHINGTON, 2018-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — A new report shows that over 50 percent of the Gen Z demographic—the largest generation in the U.S.—is interested in pursuing a career in hospitality. Commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AHLEF) and conducted by BW Research… Read the full press release

Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows’s Welcome to Winter party returns with a day of fashion, entertainment and fun on Saturday, Nov. 24

The Village at Squaw Valley® Hosts Annual Welcome to Winter Party, Featuring a Shop Small Event, Discounts for Ikon Pass Holders and a Can’t-Miss Winter Fashion Show The Plumpjack Sport Fashion Show returns with MC Jonny Moseley Small Business Saturday brings Tahoe swag and free gift wrapping to the Village Olympic Valley, Calif., 2018-Nov-20 —… Read the full press release

Joon introduces modular seats that transform into a bed or play area for children

Paris, France, 2018-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Since November 2018, Joon has once again been innovating and now offers a new service called Cosy Joon; modular seats that transform into a bed or play area for children. In some rows of four seats on the Joon Airbus A340, two adjacent seats can now be transformed… Read the full press release

flydubai to start service to Shymkent in Kazakhstan

Dubai-based carrier flydubai will operate flights to three points in Kazakhstan following the relaunch of its Shymkent service  Shymkent will be operated from 28 December 2018  Dubai, UAE, 2018-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai-based flydubai today has announced the start of flights to Shymkent in Kazakhstan (CIT). The twice a week service will be… Read the full press release

Schiphol announces the appointment of Tony Chisnall as new Director of the Capital Programme

Schiphol, The Netherlands, 2018-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — As from 19 November 2018, Tony Chisnall will be the new Director of the Capital Programme. The Capital Programme is responsible for managing the construction of the new pier, the new terminal and all related facilities and amenities. Chisnall has previously served as programme director at Abu… Read the full press release

Edmonton International Airport selected by Chinese logistics firm EHL as its e-commerce hub to serve North America

EHL International Logistics Co. expansion bolsters EIA’s international trade hub status, spurring new jobs and export/import opportunities for Alberta businesses Edmonton, AB, 2018-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — EHL International Logistics Co. and Edmonton International Airport (EIA) signed an agreement on Nov. 9, 2018 in Shanghai, China, making the airport EHL’s new North American logistics… Read the full press release

Vietjet wins “Asia’s Best Flight Attendant Wardrobe” at NOW Travel Asia Awards

Ha Noi, Viet Nam, 2018-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Vietjet was honored with the ” Asia’s Best Flight Attendant Wardrobe” at the Gala Ceremony hosted by NOW Travel Asia Awards – NOW Travel Asia Magazine, in Chengdu, China. The result was announced based on actual votes by readers’ and the judges. Vietjet uniforms were designed… Read the full press release

Vietjet named “Best Ultra Low-Cost Airline for 2019” by AirlineRatings

Ha Noi, Viet Nam, 2018-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — New-age airline Vietjet continues to be named “Best Ultra Low-Cost Airline for 2019” by AirlineRatings, the world’s only safety and product rating website. This is the second consecutive year that Vietjet has been honored at AirlineRatings’ Airline Excellence Awards, which recognize the world’s best airlines annually…. Read the full press release

Doncaster Sheffield Airport raised £15,000 to provide a specialist consulting room at Sheffield Children’s Hospital

Doncaster, England, 2018-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) is proud to support The Children’s Hospital Charity as the airport’s official charity. Through fundraising activity, the airport has raised £15,000 to provide a specialist consulting room at Sheffield Children’s Hospital. Kellie Naylor and Rick O’Toole from DSA met Tchad Western, corporate partnership… Read the full press release

TAP cabin crew are now Portuguese wine ambassadors

Around 400 TAP crew attended ViniPortugal Level 1 training 58 have now completed Level 2 and have received their “Wine Advisor” diplomas Five wine producers from the Tejo Region have wines on selected routes that cater for millions of consumers Lisbon, Portugal, 2018-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — TAP has taken another step in the TAP… Read the full press release

dnata launches operations at Los Angeles International Airport

dnata starts operating at Los Angeles International Airport, the 20th US airport in its network The expansion represents an investment of $8 million and creates 350 new jobs with the company Since its entry into the market in 2016, dnata has invested a total of  $35 million in its US operations and hired 1,000 additional… Read the full press release

Ryanair launches its ‘Cyber Week’ sale offering customers 8 consecutive days of fantastic sales

DUBLIN, Ireland, 2018-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (19 Nov) launched its ‘Cyber Week’ sale, a week early, offering customers 8 consecutive days of fantastic sales on the Ryanair.com website and app. Day one starts with a massive Summer Sale, with up to £30 off return flights across its European network, for… Read the full press release

Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park marks the completion of its $50 million-dollar transformation with week long celebrations

Sydney, Australia, 2018-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Sheraton Hotels and Resorts, part of Marriott International today (11/16/2018) will kick off a week of celebrations at the Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park as it marks the completion of its $50 million-dollar transformation by owners Sunshine Insurance. With the refurbishment, the iconic Sydney hotel, previously known… Read the full press release

Marriott International announces the opening of 164-room Aloft Lima in Peru

BETHESDA, MD, 2018-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Peru’s most distinguished hotel group, Libertador Hotels, Resorts & Spas, is pleased to announce the opening of the 164-room Aloft Lima bringing innovation, modern style and a vibrant new social scene to the Miraflores district. Aloft is Marriott International’s innovation incubator for today’s savvy global traveler and delivers a fresh… Read the full press release

Lufthansa Group and the Lufthansa Innovation Hub launch startup Yilu an end-to-end platform for travel providers

Yilu, founded by the Lufthansa Group and Lufthansa Innovation Hub, is developing an intelligent end-to-end travel platform The aim is to consolidate the fragmented landscape of travel and mobility providers into one smart platform With Yilu, travel companies can offer new additional product recommen-dations to their end customers COLOGNE, Germany, 2018-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/… Read the full press release

Lufthansa Group announces management changes in Munich

Markus Binkert will become new Chief Commercial Officer of Lufthansa at the Munich hub and will be responsible for Lufthansa Group Marketing Steffen Harbarth will become new Member of the Management Board of Lufthansa CityLine Jörg Eberhart, President and CEO of Air Dolomiti, will intensify his activities in the strategically important Italian market COLOGNE, Germany,… Read the full press release

Lufthansa Group names Sebastian Riedle as Managing Director of Miles&More GmbH

COLOGNE, Germany, 2018-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Sebastian Riedle (40), currently Senior Director Online Sales Lufthansa Group, will become Managing Director of Miles&More GmbH from January 1, 2019. He succeeds Roland Adrian, who is leaving the company. Riedle started his career as a business economist in 2002 in the marketing department of Germanwings and moved… Read the full press release