Rock ‘n’ road: The world’s favorite road trip anthems revealed

 Classic Lynyrd Skynyrd track is the world’s most listened to road trip anthem    AC/DC tops list of road trip artists    Warwick, Rhode Island, 2019-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Everyone knows the best part of any road trip is the playlist. Singalongs help pass the time on long drives and provide the perfect… Read the full press release

ANA Holdings to raise awareness of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) during the 2019 UN General Assembly

In recognition of the upcoming UN General Assembly, ANA HD will highlight its efforts to promote sustainable business practices. TOKYO, JAPAN, 2019-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — ANA HOLDINGS INC. (hereinafter “ANA HD”) will be raising awareness of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) during the 2019 UN General Assembly. In order to illustrate ANA… Read the full press release

The Wellwood Burns Centre and Museum upgraded to Four Star grading by VisitScotland

EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2019-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The venue of a Robert Burns Club that dates back to 1826 has received a Four Star grading from VisitScotland. The Wellwood Burns Centre and Museum, home of the Irvine Burns Club, was upgraded from three stars by the national tourism organisation’s Quality Assurance (QA) Scheme in… Read the full press release

Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko hosted the tenth edition of the Bansko Opera Fest

Bansko, Bulgaria, 2019-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — This past weekend, Bansko was host to the tenth edition of the Bansko Opera Fest. The festival featured an amazing opening concert, “Vivaldi and the Little Otto”, on Thursday evening by Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra and Fortissimo Family Children’s Music and Education Program, with the special participation of the… Read the full press release

Marriott International announces an expanded toiletry program aimed at reducing single-use plastics

New, large amenity bottles reduce plastic waste while offering guests a convenient “pump” design Bethesda, MD, 2019-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) today (08/28/2019) announced that it’s expanding an initiative to replace tiny, single-use toiletry bottles of shampoo, conditioner and bath gel in guestroom showers with larger, pump-topped bottles. To date, the company… Read the full press release

Doncaster Sheffield Airport rated the best UK airport and in the top ten European airports in global airport passenger survey

Doncaster, England, 2019-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Doncaster Sheffield Airport has been rated the best UK airport and in the top ten European airports in a leading global airport passenger service and benchmarking survey for the last year. The Airport Council International’s Airport Service Quality (ASQ) measures passenger satisfaction and rates all aspects of the… Read the full press release

Emirates’ inflight entertainment features a special edition cover with artwork created by Mawaheb artist Abdulla Lutfi

Dubai, UAE, 2019-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates’ inflight entertainment (IFE) guide will feature a special edition cover with artwork created by Abdulla Lutfi, an Emirati artist represented by Mawaheb from Beautiful People. Meaning ‘talent’ in Arabic, Mawaheb is a Dubai-based art studio for adults with special needs, also known as ‘the determined ones’ following… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas announces the appointment of Ahmed Yacout as Hotel Manager

Four Seasons veteran brings more than a decade of diverse experience to new role Las Vegas, U.S.A., 2019-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas welcomes Ahmed Yacout to the position of Hotel Manager this August, arriving most recently from the brand’s sister property, Four Seasons Hotel Austin. “I am beyond excited for this amazing assignment… Read the full press release

Liverpool John Lennon Airport creates a sense of place for international passengers arriving into Liverpool

Liverpool, UK, 2019-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) has just completed a project to create a warm welcome and lasting impression of the Airport, the City Region and the North West, for both visiting passengers and those returning home. The project has been delivered in partnership with the region’s destination marketing… Read the full press release

Boeing launches new navigation service to enhance efficient flight deck operations for pilots

Wideroe integrates first-in-market tailored Jeppesen navigation charts to enhance information access for pilots, available through multiple hardware displays on Embraer E2 aircraft ENGLEWOOD, Colo., 2019-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing (NYSE: BA) is offering a new navigation service to enhance efficient flight deck operations for pilots. Jeppesen Tailored Charts for Avionics is being introduced initially… Read the full press release

Sheremetyevo International Airport launches the third runway

Moscow, Russia, 2019-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — September 1, 2019 Sheremetyevo International Airport launches the third runway (RWY-3). The official event will be held with the participation of the Minister of Transport of the Russian Federation E.I. Dietrich, the Head of the Federal Air Transport Agency A.V. Neradko, Governor of the Moscow Region A.Y. Vorobyov,… Read the full press release

Travelzoo announces partnership with UnionPay International for a direct-payment experience for members in China

SHANGHAI, CHINA, 2019-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelzoo® (NASDAQ: TZOO), a global publisher of exclusive offers and experiences for members, has announced a partnership with UnionPay International to create a direct-payment experience for Travelzoo members in China. UnionPay is the world’s largest card-payment company with more than 7 billion cards issued globally. Its service network covers 174 countries and regions. With… Read the full press release

Gatwick Airport initiates planning process to use its existing Northern Runway

Gatwick confirms its intent to start preparing a planning application to the Planning Inspectorate (PINS) The airport will follow the planning process to prepare a Development Consent Order (DCO) Documents will be made publicly available on the PINS website LONDON, UK, 2019-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick Airport has formally started the process to… Read the full press release

PATA Travel Mart 2019’s PTM Forums to feature leading speakers on tourism trends and insights

BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2019-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Leading speakers on tourism trends and insights are set to gather in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan for the PTM Forums taking place during PATA Travel Mart 2019 (PTM 2019) from September 18-20. In addition to the two full days of over 10,000 pre-matched appointments between global sellers and qualified hosted international buyers,… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines reaffirms its commitment to the West Coast with eight new routes between Pacific Northwest and California

Eight new routes added with daily, nonstop jet service aimed at leisure and business travel SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2019-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines reaffirms its commitment to the West Coast with new, nonstop service from the Pacific Northwest and the state of Alaska in the north, and from San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego in the south. Starting in early… Read the full press release