Monthly Archives: March 2019

Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel marks the 200th anniversary of Queen Victoria’s birth with a Victorian-inspired Penny Farthing and Picnic package

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London, UK, 2019-Mar-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel, the boutique gem nestled in the heart of London’s Belgravia, is marking the 200th anniversary of Queen Victoria’s birth with a Victorian-inspired Penny Farthing and Picnic package. The once-in-a-lifetime experience includes a quintessentially British picnic hamper prepared by the hotel’s chefs, alongside the opportunity to learn… Read the full press release

Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts celebrates Vitality Week with activities and services designed for “Body and Soul Spring Cleaning”

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Celebrating Vitality Week March 21-26, 2017 Paris, France, 2019-Mar-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The first day of Spring is a revitalizing time when thoughts are light, hearts grow warm and in many parts of the world the annual shedding of woolly, winter layers begins. As days become longer and brighter, Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts shares… Read the full press release

Hyatt Hotels brings Hyatt Regency brand into Spain with the signing of Hyatt Regency Hesperia Madrid and Hyatt Regency Barcelona Fira

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Hyatt Regency Hesperia Madrid and Hyatt Regency Barcelona Fira will bring the total number of Hyatt hotels in Spain to five CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Mar-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) has announced today (March 4, 2019) that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into franchise agreements with an affiliate of Hesperia Hotels & Resorts… Read the full press release

American Airlines and Hyatt Hotels announces enhanced loyalty collaboration

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Expanded Relationship Will Give World of Hyatt and AAdvantage Elite Members More Reasons to Choose American & Hyatt When Traveling CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Mar-06 — /Travel PR News/ — American Airlines (NASDAQ: AAL) and Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (March 5, 2019) announced plans to provide frequent travelers more ways to earn miles, points and status when they fly… Read the full press release

TRIBE — Accor’s new lifestyle brand in the midscale segment

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Paris, France, 2019-Mar-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Accor continues to expand its portfolio and is launching a new lifestyle brand in the midscale segment, TRIBE. Renowned for its expertise in the economy and midscale sector and now a major name in luxury hotels, Accor continues to establish itself in the lifestyle sector in order to… Read the full press release

sbe and Accor announce the launch of new luxury global brand, The House of Originals

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New Brand focuses around the Establishment of a Community for its Guests and Creating a Global Network of Properties New York, NY, 2019-Mar-06 — /Travel PR News/ — sbe, a leading international hospitality group that develops, manages and operates award-winning global hospitality brands, announced at the Berlin Hospitality Conference, the launch of its new luxury global… Read the full press release

Indianapolis International Airport to host art works of local artists at new semi-permanent exhibitions

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New semi-permanent installations complement airport’s rotating art INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 2019-Mar-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Three Indianapolis-area artists will showcase their creative work at the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) via two new, semi-permanent art installations and a new video. The pieces serve to highlight the artists’ interpretations of everyday reality. “We believe in creating a… Read the full press release

Turkish Airlines extends codeshare agreement with Oman Air

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Istanbul Turkey, 2019-Mar-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Turkish Airlines and Oman Air have revised the codeshare agreement signed earlier. Under the revised agreement, Turkish Airlines will codeshare on Oman Air operating flights to Salalah, while Oman Air will codeshare on Turkish Airlines operating flights to Rome, Copenhagen and Algiers. The codeshare agreement allows guests… Read the full press release

Gatwick Airport and the Department for International Trade to help local businesses grow internationally and support local job creation

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Three winning businesses will receive £2,000 from Gatwick to cover costs to attend their chosen international trade exhibitions The competition is open to SMEs with headquarters in Sussex, Surrey, Kent and Croydon £7.5 billion of international goods pass through Gatwick in trade supporting 113,800 UK jobs LONDON, UK, 2019-Mar-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (04/03/2019),… Read the full press release

British lifestyle brand Oliver Bonas opens its largest airport store at London Gatwick

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The 82m2 North Terminal outlet offers womenswear, travel essentials and gifts The brand’s “growing presence in busy UK travel hubs makes it the perfect fit for Gatwick”, says Rachel Bulford, Gatwick Head of Retail LONDON, UK, 2019-Mar-06 — /Travel PR News/ — British lifestyle brand Oliver Bonas has launched a new store in London Gatwick’s North… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport welcomes Blue Islands’ 5,000 extra seats this summer

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Bristol, UK, 2019-Mar-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Blue Islands has added 5,000 additional seats on its Bristol services this summer. The airline will operate a further 76 flights between the Channel Islands and Bristol. Rob Veron, CEO Blue Islands said, “With additional flights on Mondays, Fridays and Sundays throughout the summer, there’s now even more… Read the full press release

South African Airways (SAA) Voyager launches its own SAA Voyager Mobile Application

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JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA, 2019-Mar-06 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways (SAA) Voyager has launched its own SAA Voyager Mobile Application.  This means that the transactional experience for Voyager members is now in the palm of members’ hand with easy navigation whilst on the go. The current SAA Mobile App only displays a customer’s status… Read the full press release

SAA Voyager announces partnership with Uber

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JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA, 2019-Mar-06 — /Travel PR News/ — SAA Voyager has partnered with Uber to introduce a new payment option for Voyager members who now have the option to use their SAA Voyager Miles to pay for their Uber rides in South Africa with just a few taps. This partnership allows both companies jointly… Read the full press release

Sustainability, digitalization and mobility highlighted at The 4th edition of the UNWTO Euro-Asian Mountain Tourism Conference

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Madrid, Spain, 2019-Mar-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The 4th edition of the UNWTO Euro-Asian Mountain Tourism Conference (2-5 March 2019, Berchtesgaden, Germany) highlighted the need for collective efforts in overcoming current challenges that mountain destinations are facing to adapt to new consumer trends and market changes, to address seasonality by diversifying tourism products in an… Read the full press release

ITB Berlin will devote an international platform to Technology, Tours & Activities (TTA) segment for the first time

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High exhibitor demand – some 10,000 exhibiting companies from 181 countries and regions – Malaysia is the Official Partner Country – ITB to announce the launch of ITB India 2020 – New Technology, Tours & Activities segment – Also new: the ITB Virtual Reality Lab – ITB Berlin Convention: high-ranking international speakers – Environmental sustainability,… Read the full press release

The State of Qatar and the European Union initial Comprehensive Air Transport Agreement (CATA) in Brussels

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The State of Qatar continues to express its leadership and resilience on the global stage, despite almost two years of illegal airspace blockade against the nation Comprehensive Air Transport Agreement follows the adoption of the Aviation Strategy for Europe and is the first of its kind between the EU and a Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines inaugurates services at Paine Field-Snohomish County Airport in Everett to eight West Coast destinations

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Jet service offers 18 daily nonstop departures from Everett to eight West Coast destinations SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2019-Mar-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines celebrated a historic, long-awaited moment for Western Washington today (March 4, 2019) with the first commercial flights at Paine Field-Snohomish County Airport in Everett. Paine Field is now home to Alaska’s newest destination, and the nation’s newest… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific Airways Limited confirms active discussions about an acquisition involving Hong Kong Express Airways Limited (“HKE”)

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Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited take no responsibility for the contents of this announcement, make no representation as to its accuracy or completeness and expressly disclaim any liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising from or in reliance upon the whole or any part of the contents of this announcement…. Read the full press release

Choice Hotels announces the opening of WoodSpring Suites Naples in Florida

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ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), along with developer Gold Coast Premier Properties, LLC, opened today (March 1, 2019) the WoodSpring Suites Naples in Florida. “The opening of the WoodSpring Suites Naples highlights our commitment to grow the brand strategically in areas sought-out by guests and developers alike,” said Ralph Thiergart, vice president… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines kicks off services from Orlando to Montego Bay and Kingston, Jamaica

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MIRAMAR, Fla., 2019-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Just in time for a spring break getaway, Spirit Airlines is kicking off more service from Orlando International Airport (MCO). Beginning today (Feb. 28, 2019 ), Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) will operate nonstop flights between Orlando and Sangster International Airport (MBJ) in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Starting tomorrow,… Read the full press release

British Airways welcomes its first Cabin Crew Apprentices to mark the start of National Apprenticeship Week

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British Airways welcomes its first ever Cabin Crew Apprentices this week The airline is also taking on almost 50 former Monarch Engineering Apprentices Seven apprenticeship programmes are now open for applications LONDON, UK, 2019-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — To mark the start of National Apprenticeship Week, British Airways is welcoming its first Cabin Crew Apprentices… Read the full press release

British Airways unveiled British European Airways (BEA) design for its heritage liveries series to mark its centenary

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A319, reg G-EUPJ, arrived at Heathrow this morning in British European Airways colours The aircraft will fly domestic and European routes, heading first to Manchester British Airways is painting selected aircraft in heritage designs to mark its centenary LONDON, UK, 2019-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways today (March 4, 2019) unveiled the second in… Read the full press release

British Airways marked International Wheelchair Day by upgrading a number of customers to Club World (Business)

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LONDON, UK, 2019-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways celebrated International Wheelchair Day by upgrading a number of customers on long-haul flights from its World Traveller cabin (economy) to Club World (Business). The gestures are part of the airline’s #BAMagic100 campaign; British Airways’ commitment to mark its Centenary year with 100 acts of kindness. The… Read the full press release

British Airways launches a channel dedicated to award-winning and nominated films as part of its in-flight entertainment

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LONDON, UK, 2019-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — To celebrate the 72nd British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) and the 91st Academy Awards ceremony (The Oscars), British Airways is launching a channel dedicated to award-winning and nominated films as part of its in-flight entertainment. The category, named Award Worthy, features films that collectively won eleven BAFTAs and… Read the full press release

British Airways revealed iconic Landor design for its heritage liveries series to mark its centenary

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The iconic Landor design will be the next heritage livery to take to the skies on a Boeing 747 Aircraft landed in Dublin earlier this week to be painted and will return to Heathrow later in the month Aircraft is the third in a series of heritage liveries flying as part of British Airways’ centenary… Read the full press release

World champion cyclist Sir Chris Hoy helped boost funds for British Airways’ Flying Start charity initiative in support of Comic Relief

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LONDON, UK, 2019-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Scotland’s multi-Olympic gold medallist and world champion cyclist Sir Chris Hoy helped boost British Airways’ Flying Start fund-raising initiative on behalf of Comic Relief when he visited the airline’s engineering hangar at Glasgow Airport. Sir Chris, who won six Olympic gold medals and 11 World championship medals… Read the full press release

George Best Belfast City Airport welcomes Loganair’s five-times weekly service to Carlisle Lake District Airport

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BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2019-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Loganair has announced it will commence its five-times weekly service from George Best Belfast City Airport to Carlisle Lake District Airport on 4th July 2019. The airline will connect Northern Ireland with Cumbria and the Lake District, which attracts 45 million visitors each year. Katy Best, Commercial Director… Read the full press release

CDA releases schedule of career fairs for 2019

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CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) today released a schedule of career fairs it will host throughout the City of Chicago in 2019. A series of citywide career fairs will help connect residents with job and career opportunities powered by O’Hare and Midway International Airports. The 2019 career… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to increase number of weekly flights on its popular routes to South Africa from July 2019

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The award-winning airline will increase weekly flights to Johannesburg to 21 by the end of October 2019 Passengers will also see an increase in flights to the popular holiday destination of Cape Town, which will increase from seven to 10 a week from 27 October 2019 DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to unveil its enhanced Economy Class product at ITB Berlin 2019

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The exhibition, taking place from 6-10 March 2019, will showcase the airline’s latest product developments, innovative technology and design Visitors to ITB Berlin are invited to Qatar Airways’ stand to experience the airline’s world-renowned hospitality DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to announce that it will unveil its enhanced… Read the full press release