Emirates renews Emirates Lions Vodacom Super Rugby team title sponsor contract

Dubai, UAE, 2019-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates and Lions Rugby Company with EPS (Pty) Ltd. today (24 July 2019) announced the renewal of the Emirates Lions Vodacom Super Rugby team title sponsor contract, continuing a successful relationship that began in 2015. The new contract will continue for the next five years until 2024…. Read the full press release

Auckland Airport unveiled uniquely New Zealand design for the new luxury Te Arikinui Pullman Auckland Airport Hotel

Auckland, New Zealand, 2019-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport and Tainui Group Holdings (TGH) have unveiled a stunning, uniquely New Zealand design for the new luxury Te Arikinui Pullman Auckland Airport Hotel, as part of a karakia service to celebrate the start of construction. The joint venture partnership has worked with architects Warren and… Read the full press release

ALPA: The Safe Skies Act Would Ensure Cargo Pilots Are Sufficiently Rested Before Flight

WASHINGTON, D.C., 2019-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The pilots of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA); the Coalition of Airline Pilots Associations (CAPA), including the Independent Pilots Association (IPA); and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 1224 today (July 23, 2019) announced renewed efforts to achieve one level of safety for all-cargo pilots and… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport becomes the first airport in Ireland to take delivery of two new state-of-the-art High Reach Extendable Turret fire tenders

Shannon, Ireland, 2019-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — New-era for Shannon Airport Police and Fire Service after major investment and recruitment programme Shannon the first airport in Ireland to take delivery of two high-tech HRET fire tenders Wednesday, 24 July 2019: Shannon Airport, a Shannon Group company, has become the first airport in Ireland to take delivery of two… Read the full press release

Historic Environment Scotland: Spectacular Jousting returns to Caerlaverock Castle, 27 and 28 July

Historic Days Await as lances clash and shields shatter in this annual spectacle EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2019-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Spectators can choose their champion as noble knights face each other in the field when Spectacular Jousting returns to Caerlaverock Castle from 12.30pm – 4.30pm on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 July. The competitors will… Read the full press release

Ryanair survey: Sunny Spain Tops The Polls As Number 1 Summer Destination

DUBLIN, Ireland, 2019-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No. 1 airline, today (23 July) announced the results of its Summer Trends travel survey which revealed: The most popular summer destinations for Ryanair customers are Mallorca, Alicante, and Malaga; Families, however, are bucking the trend for summer breaks, with Cyprus, Tel Aviv, and Lanzarote as… Read the full press release

Zoo Atlanta announces Two-day cultural heritage festival, Wild World Weekend, July 27-28

Two-day cultural heritage festival will feature dance, music, storytelling and more on July 27 and 28 Atlanta GA, 2019-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — WHAT: Travel the globe at the fourth-annual Wild World Weekend, the signature two-day cultural heritage festival at Zoo Atlanta, on Saturday and Sunday, July 27 and 28. The event will highlight… Read the full press release

IntercityHotel Riyadh Malaz welcomes Nils Arnold as new General Manager

Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2019-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — 37-year old Nils Arnold has continued a meteoric career by being appointed as General Manager of the IntercityHotel located in the Saudi-Arabian capital of Riyadh with effect from 14 July. In his new job, he is responsible for all strategic business areas of an upper… Read the full press release

Radisson Hotel Group announces signing for two new-build Radisson resorts in Poland

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2019-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group is pleased to announce an agreement with Zdrojowa Invest & Hotels group for two new-build Radisson resorts in Poland. The hotels span the country, from the foothills of the Karkonosze Mountains in Szklarska Poręba to the northern Baltic coast in Kołobrzeg. The hotels will be part of the upscale… Read the full press release

New Boeing 787 Dreamliner for EGYPTAIR Flies Home on Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Flight from Seattle to Cairo represents the longest 787 delivery flight using sustainable fuel Delivery flight launches Boeing program that offer operators the option to use sustainable fuel for flight home SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2019-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE:BA] today (July 23, 2019) delivered the fifth 787 Dreamliner for EGYPTAIR via a lease agreement… Read the full press release

Boeing introduces Jeppesen Mobile QuickClear to simplify U.S. Customs and Border Protection processes for pilots

Mobile QuickClear application simplifies U.S. Customs and Border Protection processes for business and general aviation pilots OSHKOSH, Wis., 2019-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] has introduced a new digital application, Jeppesen Mobile QuickClear. This application, created in partnership with Airside Mobile for encryption and data management services, simplifies the international clearance process with… Read the full press release

Hyatt to debut Thompson Hotels brand in the state of Colorado

Hotel will be debut property for the lifestyle brand in Colorado CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) has announced plans for Thompson Denver, the first Thompson Hotels property in the state of Colorado, expected to open in 2021. Currently under development, Thompson Denver recently broke ground at 1600 Market Street in LoDo,… Read the full press release

Air Partner Launches a Fixed Trans-Atlantic Rate for JetCard

LONDON, July 25, 2019 – Air Partner plc, the global aviation services group, today announces the launch of its new fixed Trans-Atlantic rate structure as part of its industry leading JetCard programme. The fixed rate of $15,650 per hour is now available for flights between Europe and the United States, further simplifying JetCard members’ journeys between these… Read the full press release

CVG welcomes American Airlines’ daily seasonal service to Phoenix

Erlanger, Ky., 2019-Jul-24 — /Travel PR News/ — American Airlines announced it will begin daily seasonal service to Phoenix from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) beginning December 18, 2019 through April 6, 2020. The route flies during the Christmas/New Year’s holiday, Spring Break and Cincinnati Reds Spring Training using A319 aircraft (120 seat configuration). Tickets are… Read the full press release

SFO announces the official opening of the first nine-gate section of Harvey Milk Terminal 1

Southwest Airlines and JetBlue begin flights from first nine-gate section today SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2019-Jul-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) today (July 23, 2019) announced the official opening of the first nine-gate section of Harvey Milk Terminal 1. Southwest Airlines and JetBlue began flights this morning from the new… Read the full press release

Leeds Bradford Airport announces the appointment of Joanna Wild as Chief Commercial Officer

Leeds, UK, 2019-Jul-24 — /Travel PR News/ — We are pleased to announce the appointment of Joanna Wild as Chief Commercial Officer this summer. Joanna is highly experienced in the Airport and Retail sectors, delivering profit growth, commercial success and customer excellence. After previously holding roles of Customer Services Director at Thomas Cook Airlines and Managing… Read the full press release

easyJet holidays appoints Paul Ablin and Matt Callaghan as new Directors

New directors move across from current easyJet roles LUTON, England, 2019-Jul-24 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet holidays has put the finishing touches to its board team with the appointment of two new Directors announced today.(JULY 22 2019) Paul Ablin, easyJet’s current Group Finance Director will join the holidays business as Chief Operating Officer (COO) in… Read the full press release

Gatwick Airport announces winners of international trade fair competition

Competition designed to help local SMEs to grow internationally Small businesses from Crawley, Horley and Croydon being flown to trade fairs in Las Vegas, Shanghai and Amsterdam Winners also receiving support from the Department of International Trade LONDON, UK, 2019-Jul-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Small businesses from Crawley, Horley and Croydon have won the opportunity… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways becomes the National Airline Partner of the 17th IAAF World Athletics Championships

Airline to fly more than 3,500 Athletes, Coaches and Officials with thousands more expected spectators between 27 September and 6 October Exclusive discounted fares available for the championships through qatarairways.com Doha, Qatar, 2019-Jul-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is set to bring the world of athletics together in Doha after signing an agreement to… Read the full press release

The Old Manse of Blair earns five stars from VisitScotland’s Quality Assurance Scheme

EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2019-Jul-24 — /Travel PR News/ — A country house in the heart of Highland Perthshire received a special visit from a VisitScotland Coo Van as it became Perthshire’s first Five Star Restaurant with Rooms. The Old Manse of Blair, just outside the village of Blair Atholl, received five stars from the national tourism organisation’s… Read the full press release

Radisson Hotel Group raises USD 480,000 to provide support for SOS Children’s Villages and local communities

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2019-Jul-23 — /Travel PR News/ — For the 16th consecutive year, Radisson Hotel Group organized its annual Community Action Month – a significant number of actions and activities carried out to support communities around the world. Once again, the group was proud to demonstrate its ongoing commitment to the global partnership with SOS Children’s… Read the full press release

All Nippon Airways becomes a “Supporting Partner” of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Torch Relay

ANA to spread the Olympic spirit across Japan through the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Torch Relay. ANA will partner with JAL to transport the Olympic flame to Japan. TOKYO, JAPAN, 2019-Jul-23 — /Travel PR News/ — All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest 5-Star airline for seven consecutive years, has signed an agreement today with the Tokyo… Read the full press release

IHG announces signing of new Holiday Inn hotel at the upcoming ‘Dubai Deira Islands’

Denham, United Kingdom, 2019-Jul-23 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement to develop a new Holiday Inn hotel at the upcoming ‘Dubai Deira Islands’. The signing is aligned with IHG’s strategy to increase its midscale offering in the Middle East and… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental extends Fans of M.O. with the addition of exclusive members only experiences

Hong Kong, China, 2019-Jul-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has extended Fans of M.O., its enticing guest recognition programme, with the addition of exclusive members only experiences. Members of the programme already receive an extensive range of complimentary privileges and personalised recognition when staying at Mandarin Oriental hotels worldwide, including Partner Benefits from global… Read the full press release

Tribute Portfolio announces the opening of Natra Bintan, in the exotic hub of Bintan Island, Indonesia

Bintan Island, Indonesia, 2019-Jul-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Tribute PortfolioTM, Marriott International’s newest collection brand and growing global family of characterful, independent hotels drawn together by their passion for captivating design and their drive to create vibrant social scenes for guests and locals alike, today announced the opening of Natra Bintan, located in the… Read the full press release

MMPRC promotes Maldives to media groups from South Korea and China

Male’, Maldives, 2019-Jul-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) invited media groups from South Korea and China in order to promote the Maldives as an affordable and relaxing destination to the Korean and Chinese tourists. These media groups are visiting the Maldives as part of a series of media familiarization… Read the full press release

MMPRC: LUX* South Ari Atoll wins Best Luxury Resort Spa at The World Luxury Spa and Restaurant Awards

Male’, Maldives, 2019-Jul-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The World Luxury Spa and Restaurant Awards has announced the winners of 2019, with LUX* South Ari Atoll recognised as the winner of ‘Best Luxury Resort Spa’ in the Indian Ocean region. The highly competitive 2019 World Luxury Spa and Restaurant Awards, recognising establishments for world-class service excellence,… Read the full press release

Avani Hotels & Resorts announces the appointment of new General Managers for its hotels in Seychelles, Laos and the UAE

BANGKOK, Thailand, 2019-Jul-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Avani Hotels & Resorts (www.avanihotels.com) is pleased to announce the appointment of new General Managers for three of its hotels – Avani Seychelles Barbarons Resort, Avani+ Luang Prabang in Laos and the upcoming Avani Ibn Battuta Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. Avani Ibn Battuta Dubai Scheduled to… Read the full press release

ACI World: global passenger traffic continued to grow in May 2019 while the air freight market fell again

International air freight market continues to bear brunt of trade wars and protectionism Montreal, Canada, 2019-Jul-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports Council International (ACI) World reports that global passenger traffic continued to grow in May 2019 while the air freight market fell again. The global passenger market gained +3.1% in May, up from +2.9% in… Read the full press release

Eastern Airways increases services from Southampton Airport to Leeds Bradford Airport

Kirmington, England, 2019-Jul-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Eastern Airways is increasing services from Southampton Airport to Leeds Bradford Airport up to 3 flights a day, Monday to Thursday, as it offers more choice on its Flybe franchise services. From 9 September 2019, the UK regional airline will introduce a 3pm afternoon flight from Southampton and… Read the full press release