The new British Airways American Express® Accelerating Business Card is the only business credit card that lets business owners earn both accelerated On Business Points and Avios, making it a fast way to turn company spend into travel rewards and savings.* New Cardmembers will earn 2,200 On Business Points if they spend £3,000 or more… Read the full news article
Monthly Archives: September 2019
CDA: O’Hare International Airport named the most-connected airport in the U.S. for the fourth consecutive year
CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The City of Chicago and the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) today (09/23/2019) announced that O’Hare International Airport (ORD) has once again been named the most-connected airport in the United States for 2019 – the fourth consecutive year it’s earned the distinction. O’Hare was also named the third… Read the full news article
CDA to hold 2019 O’Hare Plane Pull on Saturday, September 28
CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) is partnering with Chicago law enforcement and businesses to challenge all comers to pull 180,000 pounds, the distance of 12 feet, and help support year-round training and competition for more than 23,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities. Benefiting Special Olympics Illinois, the 11th Annual O’Hare… Read the full news article
easyJet to reach out to Thomas Cook employees to encourage them to apply for current opportunities
LUTON, England, 2019-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet has today announced that it will be holding drop in sessions for Thomas Cook employees and bolstering its planned upcoming recruitment days in order to be able to accommodate more applicants from Thomas Cook. The airline has also reached out to Thomas Cook employees to encourage… Read the full news article
Gatwick hosted an event to encourage both mothers and daughters to work in the industry
Unique airside tour of Gatwick designed to encourage both mothers and daughters to consider careers in engineering Female engineering apprentice was on hand to inspire the visitors and talk through her experience at the airport Tour included learning how aircraft park with a laser guided system LONDON, UK, 2019-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick provided… Read the full news article
Budapest Airport welcomed inaugural LOT Polish Airlines service to Seoul
Budapest, Hungary, 2019-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (2019.09.23), LOT Polish Airlines took off on its first scheduled flight from Budapest to Seoul. From now on, state-of-the-art Boeing 787 Dreamliners will be operating this route regularly, three times a week. It is the first long-haul service to be launched by LOT to Asia from outside… Read the full news article
Budapest Airport receives best airline marketing award at the World Route Development Forum
Budapest, Hungary, 2019-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Budapest Airport received the award for best airline marketing at the World Route Development Forum, the most prestigious event of the aviation industry globally, currently underway in Adelaide, Australia. With this result, the Hungarian airport came out ahead of gateways such as Amsterdam, Istanbul, Hong Kong, or Changi… Read the full news article
UK Civil Aviation Authority launches repatriation programme to bring Thomas Cook customers back to the UK
Thomas Cook has ceased trading so all Thomas Cook flights are now cancelled. Customers in the UK yet to travel must not go to the airport UK Civil Aviation Authority to launch biggest ever peacetime repatriation Customers currently overseas should check thomascook.caa.co.uk for advice and only go to the airport once they have an alternative flight confirmed… Read the full news article
Bristol Airport hosted aviation-themed Air Smiles Day for children living with profound disabilities and life-limiting conditions
Bristol, UK, 2019-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — A respite day for children and adults living with profound disabilities and life-limiting conditions saw 20 children and 14 adults from Bristol and the surrounding regions spend a day at Bristol Airport as part of an aviation-themed Air Smiles Day on Saturday 21 September. The Air Smiles Day… Read the full news article
CVG becomes one of largest cargo airport by volume in the United States
HEBRON, Ky., 2019-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport has passed one of New York City’s airports to become the seventh-largest cargo airport by volume in the United States. CVG passed John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, according to federal statistics. Carriers serving CVG carried 104,569 tons of cargo during August,… Read the full news article
SFO Museum hosts new exhibition: Flying the Freedom Birds: Airlines and the Vietnam War
New Exhibition Based on Extensive Interviews Provides Insight into the Experience of Serving Aboard the Commercial Airliners that Flew Thousands of Troops To and From Vietnam SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2019-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Freedom Bird. For the Vietnam generation of U.S. military veterans, this phrase meant only one thing; the aircraft that brought… Read the full news article
Royal Caribbean International’s Explorer of the Seas will sail the Eastern Mediterranean in style come summer 2020
Royal Caribbean Marks its Boldest Summer in Europe with Two Reimagined Ships in 2020 MIAMI, FL, 2019-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — From coast to coast and bow to stern, Royal Caribbean International’s Explorer of the Seas will sail the Eastern Mediterranean in style come summer 2020. The cruise line has released details of the ship’s upcoming $110… Read the full news article
Hyatt announces a new lifestyle brand, Caption by Hyatt
CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (September 24, 2019) announced Caption by Hyatt, a new lifestyle brand within the select service category that will bring people closer together, allowing them to work, eat or socialize in comfortable, flexible, communal spaces that encourage meaningful conversations and connections. The Caption by Hyatt… Read the full news article
Arkansas Tourism: Central Arkansas is a convenient basecamp for a variety of birding adventures this fall
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., 2019-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — No matter the season, Arkansas is a prime destination for birdwatching. Fall in particular is a great time to visit The Natural State’s birding areas. The season brings cooler temperatures and fall foliage that enhance the experience, while also offering the opportunity to see migratory birds… Read the full news article
Norwegian offers unique opportunity to holidaymakers to travel between the Arctic and Antarctica
Airline network connects world’s northernmost and southernmost airports in four flights LONDON, UK, 2019-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian today (Sep 24, 2019) announces that holidaymakers, travel enthusiasts and #avgeeks now have the unique opportunity to travel between the Arctic and Ushuaia, one of the world’s southernmost cities and gateway to Antarctica on Norwegian from… Read the full news article
Wyndham Destinations and Caesars Entertainment extend successful marketing partnership
Expansion Brings Additional Wyndham Guest Touchpoints to Caesars’ Vegas Resorts for Elevated Service Experience, New Hospitality Jobs to the Market ORLANDO, Fla. and LAS VEGAS, 2019-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Destinations (NYSE:WYND), the world’s largest vacation ownership and exchange company, and Caesars Entertainment Corporation (NASDAQ:CZR), one of the world’s most diversified casino-entertainment providers, today (Sept. 23, 2019) announced… Read the full news article
Motel 6 announces collaboration with rock star Barns Courtney to bring its music-loving guests exciting opportunities this fall
DALLAS, TEXAS, 2019-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Motel 6, the economy lodging brand that lets you “save more for what you travel for™,” today (Sept. 24, 2019) announced a new collaboration that will bring its music-loving guests exciting opportunities this fall. The brand is partnering with frequent Motel 6 guest and rock star Barns… Read the full news article
Jet Aviation and Amira Air announce partnership
Basel, Switzerland, 2019-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Aviation announces partnership with Amira Air, a Vienna-based aircraft operator, adding a Global Express to its managed fleet in EMEA, effective immediately. The recently refurbished Global Express is based in Vienna, Austria and available for charter. It accommodates up to 12 passengers and features a crew rest area… Read the full news article
Radisson Hotel Group announces signing of its fourth Radisson Blu property in Romania
BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2019-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group is pleased to announce the signing of its fourth Radisson Blu property in Romania, the Radisson Blu Hotel, Cluj-Napoca – based in the regional capital of Transylvania. Due to open in spring 2021, the property will build on Radisson Blu’s leading position as the largest… Read the full news article
Air Partner launches new fixed Trans-Atlantic rate as part of its JetCard programme
Gatwick, UK, 2019-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — 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… Read the full news article
Silversea’s guests crossed the iconic Northeast Passage for the first time in the cruise line’s history
Monaco, Europe, 2019-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — For the first time in the cruise line’s history, Silversea’s guests recently crossed the iconic Northeast Passage. Between August 10 and September 5, 2019, travellers journeyed 5,019 NM between Nome and Tromsø, calling at 27 incredible destinations in three countries. They travelled aboard Silver Explorer in superlative comfort, retracing… Read the full news article
The Colorado Tourism Office to transform frontline tourism workers into Colorado experts with new online workforce training program
New digital platform provides free training to transform frontline tourism workers into Colorado experts Denver, Colo., 2019-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The Colorado Tourism Office (CTO) today (Sept. 24, 2019) launched a new online workforce training program called Colorado Concierge, which aims to turn frontline workers into Colorado experts and train them in Colorado-style customer… Read the full news article
Steigenberger Grandhotel & Spa Petersberg opens following complete renovation
Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2019-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The reopening of a myth with a fascinating history: celebrities from politics, business and society were present when the “Gästehaus Petersberg” near Bonn reopened its doors on Monday. In his address to 600 invited guests, Heiko Maas, Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs, underlined the historical… Read the full news article
Wizz Air announces special fares for stranded Thomas Cook customers
PASSENGERS CAN BOOK RESCUE FARES FROM LARNACA, PAPHOS AND LONDON FROM £99*/EUR 109.99 BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2019-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest growing airline group including Wizz Air UK announces special fares for Thomas Cook customers whose flights between Larnaca and Paphos, Cyprus and the UK were cancelled following Thomas Cook’s insolvency. Affected… Read the full news article
Wizz Air UK launches new route connecting London Luton with Tenerife from November 2019
BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2019-Sep-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air UK, member of one of Europe’s fastest growing airline groups, Wizz Air group the leading low-cost carrier in Central and Eastern Europe, today (SEP 24, 2019) announces that it will launch a new route in November 2019 connecting London Luton with sunny Tenerife in the Canary… Read the full news article
Enjoy New Year’s Eve in Cuba
BCT offers a luxurious New Year’s Eve Cuba Journey MIAMI, FL, 2019-Sep-24 — /Travel PR News/ — A great marvel for any globetrotter is encountering the familiar, something you can identify with on a foreign land. New Year’s Eve in Cuba is somewhat of an enigma. On the one hand there are Cubans who celebrate… Read the full news article
Puerto Rico Boutique Hotel and Six Golf Courses Garner “Best-Of” Acclaim
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, 2019-Sep-24 — /Travel PR News/ — O:LV Fifty Five Hotel in San Juan recently garnered “New Boutique Hotel of the Year” honors from Caribbean Journal; and six Puerto Rico golf venues earned the distinction of being voted onto “Golfweek’s Best 2019: Top 50 Mexico & Caribbean Courses.” Twenty of the golf… Read the full news article
Celebrate a luxurious New Year’s Eve in Havana, Cuba and improve the lives of the Cuban people
MIAMI, FL, USA, 2019-Sep-24 — /Travel PR News/ — A great marvel for any globetrotter is encountering the familiar, something you can identify with on a foreign land. New Year’s Eve in Cuba is somewhat of an enigma. On the one hand there are Cubans who celebrate the January 1st, 1959 anniversary of when Castro’s… Read the full news article
Japan Airlines and Marubeni launches new business jet service company, JAL Business Aviation (JALBA)
Tokyo, Japan, 2019-Sep-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) and Marubeni today announced the launch of a new business jet service company, JAL Business Aviation (JALBA), established on January 11th, 2019.1 JALBA is now registered as an official business in the travel industry and will offer 3 services, including charter flight arrangement services as shown… Read the full news article
Clarion Pointe celebrates its first year anniversary with new hotel openings and strong reviews
ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Sep-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Clarion Pointe, franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), celebrates its one-year launch anniversary with new hotel openings and strong reviews from both developers and guests. The midscale select-service brand extension of the high-awareness Clarion brand brings together the premium elements guests desire and an affordable travel experience. It… Read the full news article

























