Monthly Archives: June 2019

IATA research shows passengers want governments to encourage development of sustainable aviation fuels to reduce aviation carbon emissions

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Geneva, Switzerland, 2019-Jun-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on European governments considering a Dutch proposal for an EU-wide tax on air tickets to listen to what their citizens want. IATA-commissioned research shows that air passengers want governments to encourage the development of new technologies and sustainable aviation fuels to… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Cargo signs landmark order for five new Boeing 777 freighters

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Three new freighter-only routes also revealed: Hanoi to Dallas, Chicago to Singapore and Singapore – Los Angeles – Mexico City The cargo carrier will grow to become the number one global carrier this year in both fleet and network Doha, Qatar, 2019-Jun-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Cargo has announced a significant new… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways becomes the first airline to win ‘Best Airline’ prize for a fifth time at the Skytrax World Airline Awards

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Airline also named ‘Best Airline in the Middle East,’ ‘World’s Best Business Class’ and ‘World’s Best Business Class Seat’ The national carrier of the State of Qatar becomes the first airline to win ‘Best Airline’ prize for a fifth time in what are widely regarded as the ‘the Oscars of the aviation industry’ DOHA, Qatar,… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways inaugurates new service between Doha and Davao, Philippines

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Davao is the third destination in the Philippines on Qatar Airways’ rapidly-expanding global network Direct return services to Davao will operate once per week by a Boeing 787 Dreamliner DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Jun-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The first Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Davao, Philippines, touched down today (18 June 2019) at Davao… Read the full press release

George Best Belfast City Airport congratulates Knockbreda Nursery School at the Best Kept School Awards

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BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2019-Jun-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Knockbreda Nursery School, based in South-East Belfast, has been named the ‘Best of the Best’ at the Best Kept School Awards in association with George Best Belfast City Airport. In an unprecedented move, the nursery school took home a hattrick of awards at a ceremony held at… Read the full press release

George Best Belfast City Airport recognised with the ‘Right Place to Work Award’ at the 2019 Irish News Workplace and Employment Awards

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BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2019-Jun-20 — /Travel PR News/ — George Best Belfast City Airport has won the ‘Right Place to Work Award’ at the 2019 Irish News Workplace and Employment Awards. The ‘Right Place to Work’ accolade is awarded to the business which has displayed a genuine commitment to environmental issues within the organisation, along with… Read the full press release

British Airways to start new service to Croatian city of Split

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LONDON, UK, 2019-Jun-20 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is set to raise anchor and take off for the Croatian city of Split – in time for the annual Yacht Week adventure. It’s the first time flights to Croatia have operated from London City Airport and British Airways will fly three flights a week through the peak summer months to September…. Read the full press release

British Airways staff votes as the best in Europe at the Skytrax 2019 World Airline Awards

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British Airways wins the Best Airline Staff in Europe award at the prestigious Skytrax World Airline Awards Cabin crew and airport colleagues were praised for their friendly welcome The airline also won awards for Most Improved Airline in Europe, Best Airline Staff in United Kingdom and Best Cabin Crew in the United Kingdom LONDON, UK,… Read the full press release

British Airways holds first ever Flying with Confidence course at London City Airport

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LONDON, UK, 2019-Jun-20 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is celebrating its big birthday weekend in August with the first ever Flying with Confidence course at London City Airport. The course, which has run for three decades and helped more than 50,000 people overcome their fear of flying, celebrates the airline’s centenary on August 25 when it… Read the full press release

74% of frequent travellers see benefits in enrolling in a hotel loyalty program

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Bangalore, India, 2019-Jun-20 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, along with SAMHI Pvt. Ltd, undertook an in-depth consumer survey to better understand the needs and expectations of the road warriors in India. The survey revealed that while 54% of the respondents are already enrolled in a hotel loyalty… Read the full press release

Gatwick gains Gdansk gateway ─ thanks to Wizz Air

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Wizz Air to commence flights to its fourth destination from Gatwick With these new flights, Gatwick becomes carrier’s third largest airport in UK in terms of weekly capacity Gatwick now offers 23 destinations in Central and Eastern Europe in S19 Gatwick, UK, 2019-Jun-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air has added its fourth destination… Read the full press release

SAS travelers can soon experience the world’s most modern and fuel-efficient long-haul aircraft, the Airbus A350

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STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2019-Jun-14 — /Travel PR News/ — From January 2020, travelers can look forward to exploring the world in the most fuel-efficient and comfortable long haul aircraft, the Airbus A350. The new aircraft is a key investment and part of the extensive renewal of the SAS fleet, tailored to reduce emissions, and in line with… Read the full press release

Visit Tallinn announces new partners on its Meeting Planner

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Tallinn, Estonia, 2019-Jun-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Visit Tallinn’s Meeting Planner is a great tool when searching for suitable venues, service providers, or incentive ideas for your event in Tallinn or its surroundings. Metropol Spa Hotel  Located in the unique Rotermann Quarter, the new Metropol Spa Hotel has a modern conference centre for up to 120… Read the full press release

Visit Tallinn: Tallinn Card city sightseeing passes now available at the Cruise Port’s Information Centre

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Tallinn, Estonia, 2019-Jun-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Starting from June, you can buy the Tallinn Card city sightseeing passes directly at the Cruise Port’s Information Centre (Sadama 25a). With free entrance to over 40 of the city’s top museums and attractions, plenty of discounts, and free access to public transport, this card saves you money… Read the full press release

Abu Dhabi airport’s MTB first in MENA to offer super-fast speed through Etisalat 5G network

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Download speeds of up to 1 Giga per second Fifth Generation network will enhance customer experiences Providing unprecedented, high speed communications to global travellers Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2019-Jun-14 — /Travel PR News/ — In a landmark development, Etisalat has become the first mobile operator in MENA to provide 5G coverage inside an international… Read the full press release

Lufthansa Group airlines May 2019 passenger number rises by 2.8 percent year-on-year

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Number of passengers rises by 2.8 percent year-on-year  Capacity utilization increases by 1.7 percentage points to 81.1 percent  Strongest passenger growth and offer increase in Munich  COLOGNE, Germany, 2019-Jun-14 — /Travel PR News/ — In May 2019, the Lufthansa Group airlines welcomed around 13.2 million passengers. This shows an increase of 2.8 percent compared to the… Read the full press release

Macao participates in the 13th UNESCO Creative Cities Network Annual Conference in Italy

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Macao, China, 2019-Jun-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Macao is joining delegates of cities from around the world to participate in the 13th UNESCO Creative Cities Network Annual Conference that opened yesterday (June 12) at the Creative City of Crafts and Folk Art of Fabriano, in Italy. During the major annual gathering of the network, aside… Read the full press release

Macao actively participates in Greater Bay Area tourism development

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Macao, China, 2019-Jun-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The Tourism Federation of Cities in Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao Bay Area (referred to as the “Federation”) convened the second Annual Meeting in Hong Kong today (12 June) to forge the collaborative initiatives of the year. Member entities keenly expressed their views on the prospect of tourism… Read the full press release

MGTO releases “Analytical Study on Optimization of Nighttime Tourism Activities and Products” report

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Macao, China, 2019-Jun-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) delivers the report of the “Analytical Study on Optimization of Nighttime Tourism Activities and Products”. The study report proposes short-term measures to optimize current nighttime tourism activities and products, as well as suggestions on development of new nighttime tourism activities and products… Read the full press release

The Cambria Hotels announces the opening of Cambria Hotel Charleston Riverview

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Grand Opening Marked with $1,500 Donation to Ronald McDonald House of Charleston ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Jun-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The Cambria Hotels brand celebrated its continued  expansion in the Palmetto State with the grand opening of the Cambria Hotel Charleston Riverview. Representatives from the hotel brand franchisor Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), developer RREAF Holdings, management company… Read the full press release

Bangkok Airways selects Amadeus Altéa passenger service system (PSS) to enhance passenger experience

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2019-Jun-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Bangkok Airways will shift its passenger service system (PSS) to Amadeus Altéa solutions which will include reservations, inventory, ticketing and departure control capabilities. The new system will help the airline enhance passenger experience by delivering more consistent and personalized customer services, and improve operational efficiency. Mr. Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth,… Read the full press release

VisitBritain: Premier League drives inbound tourism amongst overseas football fans to visit the UK

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New research from VisitBritain shows the power of the Premier League in driving inbound tourism amongst overseas football fans, with more than three-quarters of those surveyed intending to visit the UK during the next two years. LONDON, UK, 2019-Jun-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Chinese football fans surveyed showed the greatest intention with 92% intending… Read the full press release

VisitEngland announces new online platform Tourism Exchange Great Britain (TXGB)

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As a valued partner, we are delighted to give you advance notice of an exciting, new opportunity to help grow your business through the travel trade. LONDON, UK, 2019-Jun-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Brought to you by VisitEngland, the new online platform, Tourism Exchange Great Britain (TXGB), is a one-stop exchange for English tourism… Read the full press release

IHG® strengthens luxury and upscale portfolios in India

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Bangalore,India, 2019-Jun-13 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group® (IHG), one of world’s leading hotel companies has signed an agreement with Hotel Paraag Limited in Bangalore, for two hotels – the new built InterContinental® Bengaluru Whitefield and Crowne Plaza® Bengaluru Raj Bhavan Road, which will be a conversion hotel. The development marks the debut of the… Read the full press release

ALPA joins the Blue Lightning Initiative (BLI) to fight human trafficking

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WASHINGTON, D.C., 2019-Jun-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (June 12, 2019), the world’s largest airline pilot union, the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), announced a new partnership with the Department of Transportation (DOT), the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Blue Campaign, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to fight human trafficking through… Read the full press release

Emirates SkyCargo starts handling pharmaceutical cargo at a new purpose-built facility in Chicago

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Air cargo carrier unveils purpose-built pharma facility at Chicago Pharma Corridors programme extended to 20 stations globally Dubai hub receives successful GDP re-certification Dubai, UAE, 2019-Jun-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Reinforcing its position as the global market leader for the air transport of temperature sensitive pharmaceuticals, Emirates SkyCargo has significantly boosted its worldwide pharma handling… Read the full press release

Silversea’s tale of tales concludes in London: 133 days, 31 countries, 9 celebrated creatives, countless memories

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Monaco, France, 2019-Jun-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Silver Whisper arrived in London on May 19, 2019, marking the final chapter in the Tale of Tales and the conclusion of another hugely successful World Cruise for Silversea. The cruise line’s guests travelled deeper into a total of 31 countries across five continents on the 133-day voyage, enjoying… Read the full press release

Radisson Hotel Group announces the signing of the Radisson Hotel, Lahore City Mall in Pakistan

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2019-Jun-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group is delighted to announce the signing of the Radisson Hotel Lahore City Mall in Pakistan. This deal marks the group’s debut in Pakistan and the launch of its strategy to have 10 hotels and 2,000 rooms in operation and under development across the country by 2025…. Read the full press release

Mallorcan gastronomic celebration: Jumeirah Port Soller Hotel & Spa announces the return of Guest Chef Series

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London, UK, 2019-Jun-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Jumeirah Port Soller Hotel & Spa is thrilled to announce the return of their Guest Chef Series, which invites five of the biggest and brightest faces in the Mallorcan restaurant industry to partake in a bespoke gastronomic celebration. The ultimate showcase of culinary talent takes place from now until… Read the full press release

Hyatt to develop the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Malta, expected to open in 2021

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Hyatt Regency Malta will mark continued growth for Hyatt in Southern Europe CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Jun-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a franchise agreement with Bay Street Holdings Limited to develop the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Malta. Located on the scenic coastal destination… Read the full press release