Budapest Airport announces the appointment of Sir Michael Hodgkinson to its Board of Directors

Budapest, Hungary, 2020-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Budapest Airport is pleased to announce the appointment of Sir Michael Hodgkinson, former CEO of UK airports company BAA and Vazil Hudák, former Vice-President of the European Investment Bank (EIB), to its Board of Directors. Vazil Hudák was previously Vice-President of the EIB since 2016, where he… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport is the first airport in Europe to offset all passenger road journeys

Bristol Airport has become the first airport in Europe to offset all passenger journeys to and from the Airport by road. LONDON, UK, 2020-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The carbon offsetting scheme came into effect on 1 January and forms part of the Airport’s Carbon Roadmap which was published last year. Offsets will be purchased retrospectively… Read the full press release

Fraport received climate certification for Frankfurt Airport for the eleventh consecutive year

Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2020-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Fraport AG has been systematically implementing stringent climate targets since 2008, when the airport operator first defined these goals. For the eleventh consecutive year, Fraport has now received climate certification for Frankfurt Airport (FRA) under the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program. Launched by the Airport… Read the full press release

Swoop announces expanded East Coast network for summer 2020

The ultra-low-fare airline’s 10 aircraft allows for flights between Hamilton and St. John’s, Moncton and Charlottetown CALGARY, AB, 2020-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of it’s 2020 summer schedule, Swoop, Canada’s ultra-low-fare airline and subsidiary of WestJet Airlines Ltd., announced its East Coast network expansion, with flights between Hamilton, Ontario and St. John’s,… Read the full press release

Japan Airlines announces codeshare agreement with Shanghai Airlines

Tokyo, Japan, 2020-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) today (January 09, 2020) announced a codeshare agreement with Shanghai Airlines to expand the carrier`s international network in China. Reservations and ticket sales begin on January 9, 2020. The codeshare agreement will add two routes to JAL`s international network, which includes flights between Shanghai… Read the full press release

Lufthansa Group awards Swissport 5-year cargo handling contract at Brussels and Liège airports

Opfikon, Switzerland, 2020-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport and Lufthansa signed a 5-year contract for cargo handling at Brussels and Liège airports. The agreement covers Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines. At the end of December 2019, Swissport and Lufthansa Cargo renewed their agreement regarding cargo handling at Brussels and Liège airports. The agreement… Read the full press release

Edmonton International Airport launches new dining option in 2020

Edmonton, AB, 2020-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Passengers at Edmonton International Airport (EIA) will have a new dining option accessible from both sides of security in 2020, with a local Edmonton favourite coming to the airport through a partnership with ECG Ventures. The Canadian Brewhouse will start construction this winter and open in the… Read the full press release

Marriott International to bring the W brand for the first time to Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula

218-room, oceanfront W Playa del Carmen is expected to open in 2023 MONTERREY, MEXICO, 2020-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today (JANUARY 9, 2020) announced that it has signed an agreement with Fibra Inn (BMV: FINN13, ADR OTC: DFBRY) to bring the W Hotels brand for the first time to… Read the full press release

IHG focuses on awareness and prevention of human trafficking with mandatory training, tools and resources for hotel colleagues

Company focuses on awareness and prevention with mandatory training, tools and resources for hotel colleagues Denham, United Kingdom, 2020-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — January is recognized as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month in the U.S. and IHG®, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has intensified its ongoing effort to fight human… Read the full press release

Ryanair announces big January seat sale

DUBLIN, Ireland, 2020-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No. 1 airline, today (9 Jan) launched a massive January seat sale, with up to €30 off 1 million seats for Summer 2020 across its European network, ensuring even more savings for its customers this summer season. This amazing January seat sale is available on return… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces the opening of Thompson Hotels brand’s first property in Washington D.C.

Thompson Hotels lifestyle brand expands to nation’s capital, in the heart of bustling, emerging Navy Yard neighborhood CHICAGO, IL, 2020-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) announces the opening of Thompson Washington D.C., the Thompson Hotels brand’s first property in the nation’s capital. Located in the emerging Navy Yard neighborhood, the new hotel features 225… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines celebrates groundbreaking of its new corporate headquarters in Dania Beach, Florida

Spirit to add 225 more jobs and move 1,000 Miramar-based employees to the new campus in Dania Beach, Fla., in 2022 MIRAMAR, Fla., 2020-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines, Inc. (NYSE: SAVE), America’s fastest-growing airline, today held a groundbreaking ceremony with Spirit Team Members, local and state officials, and business leaders to celebrate… Read the full press release

KAYAK releases its 5th annual Travel Hacker Guide

Visit Top-Trending Hawaii, Stay Budget Savvy in Southern U.S. Cities, or Fly Solo in Colombia STAMFORD, Conn., 2020-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — KAYAK is releasing its 5th annual Travel Hacker Guide featuring data on where to go, when to book and best times to fly. And for the first time since its inception, KAYAK… Read the full press release

George Best Belfast City Airport Fire Service announces arrival of its two new fire tenders

BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2020-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — New year, new appliances for the George Best Belfast City Airport Fire Service! The Airport Fire and Rescue Service has now completed its new fleet with the arrival of the final two fire tenders. Each representing an investment in the region of £1million, the new arrivals… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to participate at the Kuwait Aviation Show 2020

The exhibition will be taking place from 15–18 January, and will draw tens of thousands of trade and public visitors DOHA, Qatar, 2020-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to announce its participation in the Kuwait Aviation Show 2020, where it will display its state-of-the-art Airbus A350-1000 fitted with its multi award-winning… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways is the Official Airline Partner of the fourth edition of the Shop Qatar festival

The 2020 edition will run until the end of January An array of exciting fashion shows, beauty masterclasses and entertainment are on offer Qatar Airways is offering special fares from select destinations, stopover and travel packages for visitors to Qatar DOHA, Qatar, 2020-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is the Official Airline Partner… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines officially opened a new maintenance facility at William P. Hobby International Airport

DALLAS, TEXAS, 2020-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Jan 8, 2020) officially opened a new maintenance facility at William P. Hobby International Airport, highlighting the importance Houston holds for the nation’s largest domestic airline* and underscoring its commitment to Safety while investing in the Bayou City. The 240,000 square foot… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines is the official airline partner of Holiday Fair, 16 to 19 January

Focus on new destinations such as Boston, Rome or Barcelona Austrian Airlines is once again partner airline of the Holiday Fair in Vienna Visitors can look forward to a competition and special trade fair offers Austrian home-carrier informs about sustainability and CO2 compensation VIENNA, Austria, 2020-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Every year, the Holiday… Read the full press release