The Steigenberger Airport Hotel Frankfurt celebrates its 50th anniversary

Germany’s first airport hotel marks its golden anniversary Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2019-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Steigenberger Airport Hotel became Germany’s first airport hotel when it opened for business at Frankfurt Airport on 9 May 1969. Five eventful decades later and proud to be “Fifty & Fab”, it is now celebrating this… Read the full press release

The Danish hotel chain Zleep Hotels recognized with the Børsen Gazelle 2019

Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2019-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Danish hotel chain Zleep Hotels has been growing for many years. New hotels have been built, several have been renovated, a new Scandinavian design has been produced, staff has been hired and investments have been made. Zleep Hotels’ great growth has now been rewarded… Read the full press release

Ryanair celebrates the opening of its new Toulouse base and the launch of its new summer 2020 schedule

23 ROUTEs (13 NEW), 1.4m customers & 33% GROWTH DUBLIN, Ireland, 2019-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (27 Sept) celebrated the opening of its new Toulouse base (its 3rd in France) and the launch of its new summer 2020 schedule, with 2 based aircraft and 23 routes (13 new), connecting Toulouse to… Read the full press release

Ryanair announces 2020 Environmental Policy

Ambitious targets as Europe’s greenest airline €2.5m raised to date for environmental partners DUBLIN, Ireland, 2019-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s greenest/cleanest airline, today (19 Sept) announced its newly updated Environmental Policy for Full Year 2020, detailing extensive progress since it first launched in 2017, and reaffirming its ongoing commitment to ambitious future environmental… Read the full press release

Tourism Authority of Thailand and Bangkok Airways launch new ‘Fly me to Thailand’ promotion

Gift cards, discounts and more privileges offered for travellers from CLMV, Malaysia, Singapore and India. Bangkok, Thailand, 2019-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Bangkok Airways have launched a new ‘Fly me to Thailand’ promotion, offering privileges, gift cards, discounts and many more special deals for travellers from Cambodia, Lao… Read the full press release

Radisson Hotel Group announces signing of a new Radisson Blu resort in Poland

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2019-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group is pleased to announce an agreement with Polish hotel investor Europlan for a new Radisson Blu resort in Poland. Located in Mazury Lakes, a district known as the ‘land of a thousand lakes’, the Radisson Blu Resort, Ostroda Mazury Lakes offers the ultimate resort experience… Read the full press release

Rosewood Mayakoba is a leader in sustainable tourism

Riviera Maya, Mexico, 2019-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Mayakoba is a leader in sustainable tourism, implementing incredibly extensive, eco-friendly conservation practices property-wide.  The five-star luxury resort is built to abide by the highest of eco-standards, offering indulgence with awareness, and has been awarded the Rainforest Alliance Certification.  From energy and water conservation to responsible,… Read the full press release

Colorado Tourism Office and Leave No Trace Center announce new partnerships to mark National Public Lands Day

Ski towns, Colorado Mountain Club and top destinations join alliance to share Care for Colorado Principles with millions more Colorado travelers Denver, Colo., 2019-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — In a bow to National Public Lands Day, the Colorado Tourism Office and Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics today (Sept. 28, 2019) announced strategic partnerships with… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport to hold employment fair for former Thomas Cook employees

Manchester, UK, 2019-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — A dedicated employment fair for the thousands of North West workers who have lost their jobs following the demise of Thomas Cook, including supply chain employees, will be held at Manchester Airport on Thursday 3 October. The event – at the Runway Visitor Park at the airport –… Read the full press release

Arkansas-born Cardinals right-hander Dick Hughes to join legends for a panel discussion at the Second Annual Hot Springs Baseball Weekend

HOT SPRINGS NATIONAL PARK, Arkansas, 2019-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Dick Hughes, the Arkansas-born Cardinals right-hander who was a rookie sensation on the mound in 1967, will join legends Ted Simmons, Steve Carlton and Al Hrabosky for a panel discussion on October 12 during the Second Annual Hot Springs Baseball Weekend, it was announced today… Read the full press release

Raffles Maldives Meradhoo introduces 16 new overwater villas

Raffles Maldives Meradhoo offers an idyllic beach retreat with a wonderful overwater world Paris, France, 2019-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — It seems the adage that good things come to those who wait is true. Following an exhaustive search for a suitably spectacular site, Raffles’ first resort in the Maldives, which soft-opened in May, now… Read the full press release

Swoop announces partnership with Sunwing to offer Canadians more travel options this winter

Toronto, ON, 2019-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Canadians looking for a tropical escape that’s easily accessible from their local airport have even more options to choose from this coming winter thanks to a new agreement between leading tour operator, Sunwing, and ultra-low-cost airline, Swoop. Sunseekers departing from Hamilton, London, Abbotsford, Edmonton and Winnipeg can… Read the full press release

Air France took delivery of its first Airbus A350

A major asset for reducing our environmental footprint – 25% less fuel consumed, 25% less CO2 emissions, 40% less noise emissions; A new definition of comfort in our Business, Premium Economy and Economy cabins; 28 Airbus A350s by 2025. Paris, France, 2019-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — On September 27, 2019, Air France took delivery of… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport welcomes Lauda’s new direct service to Vienna

Bristol, UK, 2019-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Austria’s low fare airline No. 1 starts the new direct connection from Bristol to Vienna. Lauda offers two weekly flights from Bristol to Austria’s capital, Vienna with flights commencing at the end of March 2020. Vienna was voted the most livable city on the planet for the tenth time…. Read the full press release

SAS launches 14 new direct routes and 5 totally new destinations from Scandinavia in summer 2020

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2019-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — SAS is continuing to strengthen its seasonal offering and will be launching 14 new direct routes and 5 totally new destinations from Scandinavia in summer 2020 – Bari, Rhodes, Tivat, Zadar and Valencia. Tickets for the summer additions will be available on 30 September. For summer 2020, SAS… Read the full press release

PATA organizes successful PATA Youth Symposium in Kazakhstan

BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2019-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The PATA Youth Symposium, hosted by the Ministry of Culture and Sport of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kazakh Tourism National Company and M. Narikbayev KAZGUU University, took place on the first day of the PATA Travel Mart 2019 on Wednesday, September 18 at the M. Narikbayev KAZGUU University in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan. Organised by the Pacific… Read the full press release

Swissport introduces newly developed self-services kiosks at its cargo warehouses

Opfikon, Switzerland, 2019-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport is speeding-up the air freight handling processes at its cargo warehouses by introducing newly developed self-services kiosks. The digital innovation reduces waiting times and increases the quality of the air freight documentation. Swissport has launched a global initiative to speed-up air freight handling processes at its cargo… Read the full press release

Cambria Hotels debuts in Houston, Texas with the grand opening of the Cambria Hotel Houston Downtown Convention Center

Event Marked with $7,000 Donation to Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Cambria Hotels marked its official arrival to Texas’ largest city with the grand opening of the Cambria Hotel Houston Downtown Convention Center. Representatives from the upscale brand’s franchisor Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), along with local dignitaries, were… Read the full press release

Europe Tour Packages for Family

PUNE, India, 2019-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Europe as a continent is blessed with abundant natural beauty. It has Mediterranean landscapes in the south, rugged alps mountains in central-western Europe and Glaciers and polar landscapes in Scandinavia. Europe offers romantic gateways for couples, child-centric parks, and rides for teens and kids. Europe offers something… Read the full press release

Yucatan Named “State Of Peace” at World Summit of Nobel Peace Prize Laureates

Yucatán, Mexico, 2019-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The State of Yucatán, Mexico, completed its duties as host of the 17th edition of the World Summit of Nobel Peace Prize Laureates, which took place Sept. 19 to 22, with a closing ceremony that highlighted the state’s leadership and goals of peace and equality. During the… Read the full press release

Masai Mara Wildlife Travel Packages by Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya 

NAIROBI, Kenya, 2019-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Masai Mara National Reserve rare spotting of baby zebra in Kenya The baby zebra is being known as ‘blacker’ beautiful shade of black spots shades unlike the normal stripped zebra. Also known as ‘polka’ the cross – breed zebra goes viral on the internet with Kenyans excited… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean International’s newest ship Spectrum of the Seas is the biggest cruise ship ever to call at a Russian port

200 Russian guests were the first to sail a Royal Caribbean cruise from Vladivostok Vladivostok, Russia, 2019-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Spectrum of the Seas, Royal Caribbean International’s newest ship and the first Quantum Ultra Class ship is the biggest cruise ship ever to call at a Russian port. On the September 9, 2019 the ship arrived… Read the full press release

SAS joins Nordic initiative to drive the development of electric aircraft

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2019-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — A Nordic initiative to drive the development of electric aircraft is now being launched. Funded by Nordic Innovation (an organization under the Nordic Council of Ministers), a platform is created where SAS together with other Nordic players gather. “We will be a Nordic network that works with both… Read the full press release

PATA announces its theme for 2020: ‘Partnerships for Tomorrow’ in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals

BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2019-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — In line with the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has announced its theme for 2020: ‘Partnerships for Tomorrow’. As noted in the SDGs, partnerships for the goals is the primary focus of Sustainable Development Goal 17 – Strengthen the means of implementation… Read the full press release

UNWTO announces the finalists and semi-finalists of the 1st Sports Tourism Startup Competition

Madrid, Spain, 2019-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in collaboration with FC Barcelona’s Barça Innovation Hub, and with the support of the Qatar National Tourism Council have announced the finalists and semi-finalists of the 1st Sports Tourism Startup Competition, which recognizes disruptive, inspirational projects that have the potential to make an… Read the full press release

Global air transport Industry High Level Group launches the second edition Aviation Benefits Report

Montreal, Canada, 2019-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — On the sidelines of ICAO’s 40th Assembly this week, the second edition Aviation Benefits Report was launched by the global air transport Industry High Level Group. Comprised of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Airports Council International (ACI), the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines appoints Christine P. Richards and Mark B. Dunkerley as its newest Board members

MIRAMAR, Fla., 2019-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) announced today (Sept. 24, 2019) that its Board of Directors had appointed Christine P. Richards and Mark B. Dunkerley as its newest members, effective September 23, 2019. The Board also announced it had been informed by Robert L. Fornaro of his decision to step down… Read the full press release

British Airways launches its sought-after graduate scheme for 2020

Airline receives 10,000 applications for its 50 placements Finance whizzes, data enthusiasts and aspiring business leaders are being urged to apply for graduate opportunities Airline also announces first ever UK airline Internship Programme LONDON, UK, 2019-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is on the lookout for ambitious and adventurous graduates to help implement its… Read the full press release

Agoda.com survey: Britons takes the top spot for the highest number of international countries visited

US ranks 4th out of 11 countries for people who have never been abroad with 29% never having left the States SINGAPORE, 2019-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Britons lead the way for globetrotting, taking the top spot for the highest number of international countries visited according to the “Well Traveled Survey” commissioned by Agoda.com, one… Read the full press release

British Airways Holidays unveils Christmas market mini break offerings

LONDON, UK, 2019-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — With a sunny summer ending and a chilly Autumn beginning, ‘tis the season to plan a Christmas market mini break with British Airways Holidays. With a merry selection of Christmas markets available from just £99 per person, festivities can begin early by buying gifts in Gothenburg, sampling glühwein in Vienna or ice… Read the full press release