HMSHost announces the opening of Chick-fil-A restaurant at Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport

Travelers line up with Chick-fil-A’s “EAT MOR CHIKIN®” Cow on opening day LITTLE ROCK, Ark., 2019-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chick-fil-A chicken sandwiches, nuggets, salads, and milkshakes that so many of us crave have now landed at Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport post-security, near gate 6. Global restaurateur HMSHost opened the new restaurant today… Read the full press release

VisitEngland launches a new Awards for Excellence format

  VisitEngland has launched a new Awards for Excellence format to reflect innovations across England’s tourism industry as it marks 30 years of the Awards. LONDON, UK, 2019-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The national tourism agency announced the new format during the Awards 30th celebrations held at London’s Banqueting House on Whitehall. The annual VisitEngland… Read the full press release

Auckland Airport announces partnership with Uber

Auckland, New Zealand, 2019-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Getting to and from the Auckland Airport is key to any travellers’ journey and the formalising of arrangements between Uber and the airport will deliver a streamlined experience for Kiwi travellers and visitors alike. From Wednesday March 20, a dedicated rideshare area will be available at both… Read the full press release

Hong Kong International Airport recognised as a Partner Airport of IATA’s Center of Excellence for Perishable Logistics (IATA CEIV Fresh)

Pioneering High Standards for Handling Perishable Cargo HONG KONG, CHINA, 2019-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has been recognised by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) as a Partner Airport of IATA’s Center of Excellence for Perishable Logistics (IATA CEIV Fresh), the first airport community in the world to receive… Read the full press release

Canadian Airports Council announces launch of new employment program for military veterans at Edmonton International Airport (EIA)

Edmonton, AB, 2019-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Program shows aviation employers how to attract veterans and veterans how to market their skills. A new employment program called Edge4Vets has begun at Edmonton International Airport (EIA). This pilot program at EIA will serve as the basis of a national program across Canada’s airports, to be… Read the full press release

Vietjet introduces two new international routes to Tokyo and Busan

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, 2019-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Welcoming the bustling summer, new-age carrier Vietjet introduces two new international routes: Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) – Tokyo (Narita – Japan) and Nha Trang (Vietnam) – Busan (South Korea) with tickets purchasable now. These two new routes aim to connect the popular tourism cities,… Read the full press release

Oman Air hosted an engaging forum on Emergency Response Planning

MUSCAT, Oman, 2019-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, recently hosted an engaging forum on Emergency Response Planning which took place at Public Authority for Civil Aviation (PACA) auditorium. The forum was conducted by a team of Malaysian Airlines officials who had flown in from Kuala Lumpur,… Read the full press release

Marriott International will provide a live webcast of its upcoming Security Analyst Meeting

Bethesda, MD, 2019-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) announced today (03/12/2019) it will provide a live webcast of its upcoming Security Analyst Meeting.   The webcast will be available on Monday, March 18, 2019 from approximately 9:30 am to 3:00 pm Eastern Time (EDT). Topics to be discussed at the meeting… Read the full press release

Emirates launches second daily flight from Dubai to London Stansted starting 1st July, 2019

Airline will operate 11 daily flights to three points in London New flight timings enable even more convenient connection options Both Stansted flights will be operated by Emirates’ latest Boeing 777 DUBAI, U.A.E., 2019-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates today (12th March 2019) announced the launch of a second daily flight from Dubai (DXB) to… Read the full press release

Hyatt launches Hyatt Wellbeing Ideation Labs

First ideation lab to focus on reimagining meeting offerings CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (March 12, 2019) announced the launch of Hyatt Wellbeing Ideation Labs, a new series designed to bring together industry experts to explore ways to better enhance the day-to-day wellbeing for guests, colleagues and customers…. Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines announces nonstop flights three times daily between Hollywood Burbank Airport and McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas

MIRAMAR, Fla., 2019-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Lights, camera, less money, more go!  Spirit Airlines is getting ready for its close-up as the airline announces it will soon serve Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR).  Beginning June 20, 2019, Spirit (NYSE: SAVE) will begin nonstop flights three times daily between Burbank and McCarran International Airport (LAS)… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways celebrated a landmark flight operated by a crew made up entirely of 15 women

Qatar Airways flight QR194 from Brussels to Doha on Sunday 10 March was operated entirely by 15 women, from flight deck through to cabin crew European Commissioner for Transport describes the flight as a “great example of encouraging women to join the sector” DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways celebrated a… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific Services Limited becomes one of the first organisations to be awarded IATA CEIV Fresh certification

Cathay Pacific Services Limited recognised for perishables handling; world’s first to receive IATA CEIV Fresh certification Hong Kong, China, 2019-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific congratulates Cathay Pacific Services Limited (CPSL), its wholly-owned subsidiary, on becoming one of the first organisations to be awarded IATA CEIV Fresh certification, a globally-recognised perishable product handling accreditation…. Read the full press release

Hyatt announces signing of Park Hyatt Phu Quoc hotel and residences in Vietnam slated to open in 2022

Park Hyatt Phu Quoc hotel and residences are poised to introduce the brand’s refined luxury and exceptional service to Vietnam’s emerging resort destination in 2022 CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (March 11, 2019) that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into an agreement with an affiliate of BIM… Read the full press release

Brussels Airport announces the opening of two brand-new fire stations at the eastern and western sections of the airport grounds

Brussels, Belgium, 2019-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The 145-strong fire department at Brussels Airport now operates from two brand-new fire stations, which are located in the eastern and western sections of the airport grounds. The low-energy fire stations are specifically designed for responding to emergency situations and provide plenty of space for housing the fire… Read the full press release

City of Chicago announces the highlights of Millennium Park’s 2019 summer season

The 15th Summer Season will Feature the Year of Chicago Theatre, Latinx Arts and Culture, the Grant Park Music Festival’s 85th Season and an Upgraded Outdoor Concert Sound System Chicago, IL, 2019-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) are pleased to announce… Read the full press release

The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin announces completion of meticulous 40 million euro renovation

Following A Multi-Million Euro Renovation, a Striking New Design Evokes the Golden Twenties of Germany’s Capital City Bethesda, MD, 2019-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin today (03/11/2019) announced the culmination of its 40 million euro renovation. This meticulous refurbishment, largely funded by its ownership Beisheim Group, heralds in a new era of… Read the full press release

Oakwood launches the next generation of its industry-leading epic™ accommodations management solution

LOS ANGELES, CA, 2019-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood, wholly owned by Mapletree Investments (“Mapletree”), announced today (March 12, 2019) it is launching the next generation of its industry-leading epic™ accommodations management solution, with several significant updates and enhancements. Epic sources housing options from a database of more than 3,100 providers offering 21,000 housing options. The epic… Read the full press release

Mediterranean restaurant, Bleu at Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca launches new menu created by Executive Chef Christophe Laplaza

Executive Chef Christophe Laplaza creates a menu full of flavours Casablanca, Morocco, 2019-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Signature restaurant Bleu, the Mediterranean restaurant of Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca, has launched a new menu showcasing the culinary direction of recently appointed Executive Chef Christophe Laplaza. Discover an entirely new menu that draws inspiration from Casablanca’s coastline with a variety of… Read the full press release