Tokyo, Japan, 2019-May-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB) and Japan Airlines (JAL) today (May 27, 2019) announced that they have signed a memorandum of understanding to pursue a joint business agreement. The joint business ultimately aims to improve customer convenience by enhancing the quality of services provided by both carriers on flights… Read the full press release
Daily Archives: May 27, 2019
Japan Airlines and Xiamen Airlines announce codeshare arrangement
Tokyo, Japan, 2019-May-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) today (May 24, 2019) announced a codeshare arrangement with Xiamen Airlines that makes travel between Japan and China much more convenient for travelers. The codeshare arrangement will add flights between Tokyo Narita and Xiamen, as well as flights between Osaka Kansai and Xiamen, Fuzhou and… Read the full press release
Emirates SkyCargo and Gargash partner for the charity event Gumball 3000 motor rally
Dubai, UAE, 2019-May-28 — /Travel PR News/ — For the second year in a row, Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, is partnering with Gargash, one of the largest distributors of premium and luxury cars in the UAE to transport cars for the Gumball 3000 motor rally, an annual celebrity event that raises money… Read the full press release
Tourism Authority of Thailand and Alipay announce strategic partnership
New initiative to offers better experiences for Chinese tourists visiting Thailand. Bangkok, Thailand, 2019-May-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Alipay (Hangzhou) Information Technology Co., Ltd. today (May 27, 2019) signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to form a long-term strategic partnership that offers Chinese tourists more product and service… Read the full press release
Hampton by Hilton announces the opening of Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Tucson Tech Park in Tucson, Arizona
New hotel located near UA Tech Park and Davis-Monthan Air Force Base TUCSON, Ariz., 2019-May-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton‘s (NYSE: HLT) Hampton by Hilton, the global upper-midscale brand known for its commitment to providing unmatched guest service, today (May 23, 2019) announced the opening of its newest property, Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Tucson Tech… Read the full press release
Hyatt to open 21 new luxury hotels and resorts in Asia Pacific by the end of 2020
The new Park Hyatt, Grand Hyatt, Andaz and Alila branded properties will boost Hyatt’s luxury brand footprint in the region by over 25% CHICAGO, IL, 2019-May-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (May 26, 2019) that 21 new luxury hotels and resorts are planned to open in Asia Pacific by the end… Read the full press release
Bahrain Airport Company partners with Airports Council International for the Tahleeq Programme
Muharraq, Bahrain, 2019-May-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) is partnering with Airports Council International (ACI), a globally reputed aviation body that promotes professional excellence in airport management and operations, and is offering training courses to BAC as part of the Tahleeq Programme, a training and development initiative aimed at shaping the future… Read the full press release
Budapest Airport installs brand new passenger boarding bridges
BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2019-May-28 — /Travel PR News/ — A special convoy reached Budapest Airport during the weekend. Some brand new passenger boarding bridges, to be installed on the southern side of pier B, arrived by truck from the factory of manufacturer Thyssenkrupp in Spain. Three newly manufactured passenger boarding bridges (PBBs), to complement the three already… Read the full press release
UNWTO and JTTA release new UNWTO Report on Gastronomy Tourism: The Case of Japan
Madrid, Spain, 2019-May-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the Japan Travel and Tourism Association (JTTA) and Gurunavi have released the new UNWTO Report on Gastronomy Tourism: The Case of Japan. The publication includes 18 different case studies of successful gastronomy tourism in Japan. At present, the concept of gastronomy tourism… Read the full press release
IATA’s Nick Careen speaks at the 32nd IATA Ground Handling Conference in Madrid, Spain
Madrid, Spain, 2019-May-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the ground handling industry to focus on three priorities to effectively accommodate the expanding demand for air travel and air cargo. The three priorities are; Continuing to put safety first; Implementing global standards; Accelerating the speed of innovation and process… Read the full press release
British Airways launches a Centenary Archive Collection of photographs and videos from its 100-year history
To mark British Airways’ centenary, the airline has launched a Centenary Archive Collection of never-before-seen photographs and videos from its 100-year history The Centenary Archive Collection includes images from Concorde, Royal flights and vintage airline posters An interactive year-by-year timeline illustrates how British Airways became one of the world’s leading airlines The archive will be hosted on the airline’s… Read the full press release
George Best Belfast City Airport launches enhanced digital advertising portfolio
BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2019-May-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Following an investment of £100,000, George Best Belfast City Airport has launched an enhanced digital advertising portfolio. The portfolio, which includes one high impact digital wall in the Departure Lounge and seven digital pods throughout the terminal, was revealed at an exclusive event for advertisers and media… Read the full press release