SFO announces plans to implement a new airport-wide alphanumeric gate numbering system

New airport-wide alphanumeric gate numbering system launches October 16, 2019 SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2019-Sep-23 — /Travel PR News/ — In an ongoing effort to improve the passenger experience, San Francisco International Airport (SFO) today (September 20, 2019) announced plans to implement a new airport-wide gate numbering system. The logical revealing of alphanumeric gates will help… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines continues its partnership with Honor Flight South Florida as it’s official airline partner in 2020

South Florida’s Hometown Airline to fly four Honor Flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to nation’s capital through 2020 MIRAMAR, Fla., 2019-Sep-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is continuing its partnership with Honor Flight South Florida to serve as the organization’s official airline partner in 2020. In the next year, Spirit will… Read the full press release

El Informe de Gastos de Escapadas Urbanas 2019: Málaga encabeza la lista de destinos con mejor relación calidad-precio para escapadas urbanas

MALAGA, 2019-Sep-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Los destinos que ofrecen la mejor relación calidad-precio dependen en gran medida de cuánto se gastas cuando se llega allí. El Informe de Gastos de Escapadas Urbanas 2019 publicado por Vacaciones-Espana.es revela cómo los costos típicos para los viajeros varían mucho de una ciudad a otra en España este otoño/invierno…. Read the full press release

CITY BREAK COST INDEX 2019: TOP 5 CHEAPEST CITY BREAK DESTINATIONS IN SPAIN

MALAGA, Spain, 2019-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Which city destination offers the best value depends to a large extent on how much you spend when you get there. The City Break Cost Index 2019 published by the Spain-Holiday.com reveals how typical costs for travellers varies greatly from city to city in Spain this autumn/winter. It examines everything… Read the full press release

The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority releases revised draft environmental study for Airport Development Plan of Terminal 1

SAN DIEGO, CA, 2019-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority today (September 19, 2019) released a revised draft environmental study for the Airport Development Plan (ADP), which envisions the replacement of Terminal 1 with a modern, efficient facility and related improvements to ensure a better customer experience for decades to… Read the full press release

San Diego International Airport achieves highest ‘Level 3+’ Airport Carbon Accreditation

SAN DIEGO, CA, 2019-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — San Diego International Airport (SAN) is now North America’s second-ever carbon neutral airport.  SAN, joined only by Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in the U.S., reached carbon neutral accreditation from the global agency that establishes carbon standards for airports worldwide. SAN is certified at “Level 3+,”… Read the full press release

Ancala completes the acquisition of a 45% interest in Liverpool John Lennon Airport

LONDON, UK, 2019-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Ancala Partners LLP (‘Ancala’), the independent infrastructure investment manager, today (17 September 2019 ) announces that it has completed the acquisition of a 45% interest in Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) for an undisclosed sum on behalf of its funds. Ancala has purchased 35% of the airport from… Read the full press release

Macao Government Tourism Office presented at PATA Travel Mart 2019 in Kazakhstan

“Experience Macao Food Truck” won Grand Award in Marketing Macao, China, 2019-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) enhanced Macao’s destination profile at the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Travel Mart 2019 in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan from 18 to 20 September. One of the event highlights, the 2019 PATA Gold Awards Dinner and… Read the full press release

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort transitions to Green Power for its electricity needs

Teton Village, WY, 2019-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — In an important operational measure, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) proudly announces a full transition to Green Power for its electricity needs. Effective immediately, all year-round resort operations will now be powered by Lower Valley Energy’s (LVE) 100% Green Power program. This includes all JHMR on- mountain… Read the full press release

Wyndham Destinations to eliminate plastic straws and single-use plastic at its timeshare resorts around the world

Global initiative will eliminate more than 1.1 million plastic straws annually; Company to host cleanup activities for timeshare owners and guests on International Coastal Cleanup Day Sept. 21  ORLANDO, Fla., 2019-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — In conjunction with International Coastal Cleanup Day, Wyndham Destinations (NYSE:WYND), the world’s largest vacation ownership and exchange company, announced today (Sept. 19, 2019)… Read the full press release

SAS unveils new design for its aircraft exterior

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2019-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — For the first time in 21 years, SAS has launched a brand new visual identity and revealed a new design for its aircraft exterior. The new livery is a modern take on classic Scandinavian design, and to highlight the future of SAS, the new Airbus A350 and A320neo,… Read the full press release

easyJet’s Bristol network: Summer 2020 now on sale

easyJet has put its flights for summer 2020 on sale meaning that thousands of flights across Europe are now on sale until 30th August 2020. LUTON, England, 2019-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Over 287,098 flights are set to take place across easyJet’s network between 29th March 2020 and 30th August 2020 providing more than 50… Read the full press release

Gatwick Airport announces new independent panel of experts to help shape its strategy and services for disabled passengers

Panel will complement the work and ongoing achievements of Gatwick’s Accessibility Forum and Passenger Advisory PRM Group Ann Frye – international specialist in the transport needs of disabled and older people – to chair the panel Aviation Minister: “Gatwick’s continued work on accessibility is helping to open up new opportunities and experiences, ensuring the aviation network is truly open… Read the full press release

Gatwick Airport invites local food producers to its very first ‘Meet the Local Producer’ event

Over 40 local food and beverage producers to attend Gatwick’s inaugural ‘Meet the Local Producer’ event Gatwick to give producers in its locality the opportunity to network with businesses interested in purchasing their goods Meet the Local Producer will take place 15th October 2019, Gatwick Hilton, 3pm – 6pm LONDON, UK, 2019-Sep-20 — /Travel PR… Read the full press release

easyJet announces new route between Edinburgh and Birmingham, launching on 29 March 2020

LUTON, England, 2019-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — A new domestic route from Edinburgh to Birmingham will operate 13 times a week. Flights between the two cities launch on 29 March 2020 and will operate year-round. easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has announced a new route between Edinburgh and Birmingham today. The domestic city connection will operate… Read the full press release

IATA: Airline Industry Retailing Symposium will address transforming legacy distribution and payment processes into a digital retailing environment

Geneva, Switzerland, 2019-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — “In the digital world, consumers expect to shop for travel with the same conveniences they enjoy with other online retail experiences. They want relevant, customized offers that are easily accessible on the device of their choice—which is increasingly mobile. But there is a gap in what they experience…. Read the full press release

The Port of Oakland to hold Float Lab at the Port’s Middle Harbor Shoreline Park and the annual CA Coastal Cleanup

Events mark new climate change study and Port’s Storm Water Program Oakland, Calif., 2019-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The Port of Oakland is holding two events Saturday: a climate change study kick-off with the new Float Lab at the Port’s Middle Harbor Shoreline Park; and the annual CA Coastal Cleanup. The Cleanup brings hundreds… Read the full press release

Auckland Airport and Beijing Capital International launch the Auckland-Beijing Sister Photo Exhibition

Auckland, New Zealand, 2019-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of the China-New Zealand year of tourism Auckland Airport and its sister airport Beijing Capital International Airport have launched the Auckland-Beijing Sister Photo Exhibition. The evocative exhibition is structured around 26 images, each one capturing an element of Beijing’s unique culture or cityscape. With stunning… Read the full press release

Wizz Air further expands its Romanian operations

NEW BASED AIRBUS A321 AIRCRAFT, MORE FLIGHTS AND A NEW ROUTE TO FRANCE  BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2019-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, largest airline in Romania and one of Europe’s fastest growing airlines  today (SEP 19, 2019) announced further expansion of its Romanian operations, basing 1 new aircraft in Bucharest. The new Airbus A321 aircraft… Read the full press release

Japan Airlines Extends Support for Regions Affected by Typhoon Faxai

Tokyo, Japan, 2019-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — During September 7~9, 2019, a historic typhoon hit the Kanto/Chiba region and the damages have been extensive, including the destruction of homes, widespread power and water outage, and the loss of precious lives.  The JAL Group would like to send our sincere condolences to all who have lost… Read the full press release

Japan Airlines to trial autonomous towing tractors at Narita International Airport

Tokyo, Japan, 2019-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) and Narita International Airport Corporation (NAA) today (September 20, 2019) announced the decision to launch a pilot program to transport air cargo and check-in baggage with autonomous towing tractors within a restricted area at the airport. This trial is based on an offer from the… Read the full press release

Oakwood announces the grand opening of its newest Oakwood WaterWalk property located in Overland Park, Kansas

LONG BEACH AND WICHITA, 2019-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood, wholly owned by Mapletree Investments (“Mapletree”), celebrated the grand opening of its newest Oakwood WaterWalk property on Tuesday, September 17 in Overland Park, Kansas. In May 2019, Oakwood announced a multi-year strategic partnership with WaterWalk International, a DeBoer family entity, to create a visionary new hospitality… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways announces multi-year sponsorship agreement with Belgian football club K.A.S. Eupen

Airline will be the Main Shirt Sponsor of Belgian First Division Club K.A.S. Eupen starting from the 2019/20 season Qatar Airways operates eight weekly passenger services to Brussels and 19 weekly all-cargo services to Liège DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is excited to announce that it has signed a multi-year… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways announces codeshare partnership with China Southern Airlines

Qatar Airways acquired five per cent of China Southern Airlines in December 2018 Agreement is the first step in the strengthening of cooperation between both airlines DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to announce codeshare cooperation with China Southern Airlines starting from January 2020*. This codeshare agreement is the… Read the full press release

British Airways supports Hurricane Dorian relief efforts

LONDON, UK, 2019-Sep-19 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of British Airways’ commitment to help communities respond in times of crisis, the airline has been supporting relief efforts to reach those impacted by Hurricane Dorian. The hurricane was one of the most powerful in the Atlantic on record, causing devastation and loss of life across… Read the full press release

Belfast City Airport congratulates Limavady Community Development Initiative Daycare as the overall winner at the Best Kept Health & Social Care Awards

BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2019-Sep-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Limavady Community Development Initiative (LCDI) Daycare has been named overall winner at the Best Kept Health & Social Care Awards, sponsored by George Best Belfast City Airport. LCDI won ‘Best Kept Daycare Centre’ in the Western region before competing in the final stage of judging and being… Read the full press release

Emirates celebrates Oktoberfest with Bavarian specialties on board and in its airport lounges

Dubai, UAE, 2019-Sep-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates is serving its guests Bavarian specialties on board and in its airport lounges to celebrate Oktoberfest this year. From 21 September to 6 October 2019, customers between Dubai and Germany will be able to enjoy regional food and drinks in all classes of travel on board. Bavarian… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, Hoi An, Vietnam again recognised as a worldwide wellness leader at the 10th annual SpaChina Awards

The Heart of the Earth Spa receives top accolade at SpaChina Awards 2019 Hoi An, Vietnam, 2019-Sep-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, Hoi An, Vietnam has again been recognised as a worldwide wellness leader at the 10th annual SpaChina Awards, named Global Wellness Resort of the Year for the second consecutive year. During a… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai names Sunil Narang as new General Manager

Mumbai, India, 2019-Sep-19 — /Travel PR News/ — From the cutting-edge city of Shenzhen, China, Sunil Narang joins the dynamic, bustling metropolis for his newest Four Seasons assignment as the General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai. In his new role, Sunil’s focus will be to continue building upon the pillars of excellence on which the Hotel was established… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh welcomes its new General Manager, Sam Ioannidis

Two-plus decade Four Seasons veteran returns to Middle East to lead world-class Red Sea resort Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, 2019-Sep-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has announced the appointment of Sam Ioannidis as General Manager of Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh. Ioannidis’s arrival at the world-class beachfront and pool-bedecked property on the… Read the full press release