Ryanair revealed Portugal’s Ponta Delgada as its top European destination to visit in 2020

DUBLIN, Ireland, 2020-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No. 1 airline, today (30 Jan) revealed Portugal’s Ponta Delgada as its top European destination to visit in 2020. The capital of Azores topped Ryanair’s ‘Top 10 for 2020’- a list of Europe’s most holiday-worthy destinations, selected by Ryanair’s travel trends team after they visited… Read the full press release

Metrolink offers easy and stress-free travelling to Lunar New Year activities in Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA, 2020-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Metrolink makes travelling to Lunar New Year activities in Los Angeles, including the 121st Annual Golden Dragon parade through the streets of Chinatown on Feb. 1, easy and stress-free, while allowing travelers to avoid traffic jams and parking fees. Metrolink helps save money with the $10 Weekend… Read the full press release

Air Canada temporarily suspending all direct flights to Beijing and Shanghai

MONTREAL, CANADA, 2020-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada said today ( Jan. 29, 2020) that following the Government of Canada’s Advisory to avoid non-essential travel to mainland China it is temporarily suspending all direct flights to Beijing and Shanghai effective January 30, 2020 until February 29, 2020. Air Canada’s last flights departing Canada will operate today and the return flights will operate from Beijing and Shanghai tomorrow, January 30, 2020. Affected… Read the full press release

Air Canada named one of “Montreal’s Top Employers” in Mediacorp Canada Inc’s annual employer survey for the seventh consecutive year

MONTREAL, CANADA, 2020-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada today ( Jan. 30, 2020) was named one of “Montreal’s Top Employers” for the seventh consecutive year in Mediacorp Canada Inc’s annual employer survey. The 2020 survey recognizes companies in Montreal with exceptional human resources programs and forward-thinking workplace policies, and includes a comparison of others in their industry… Read the full press release

Las Vegas announces roster of exciting activities and events for football fans for the Big Game

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, 2020-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Las Vegas will tackle the Big Game with a roster of exciting activities and events, Sunday, Feb. 2. From the Strip to Downtown, football fans can catch all the action while enjoying over-the-top offerings, mouthwatering specialty menus and game changing entertainment. Best Seat in the House… Read the full press release

Tourism Authority of Thailand announces preventive actions by Thai airlines against 2019 novel coronavirus

Bangkok, Thailand, 2020-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to provide information on the preventive actions taken by Thai airlines to prevent passengers and employees from being exposed to the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), especially on flights from China. Thai Airways International (THAI) and Thai Smile Airways have… Read the full press release

Colorado announces seasonal migrations, notable viewing opportunities, wild animal sanctuaries and events to celebrate the wildlife

Denver, Colorado, 2020-Jan-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Colorado is home to more than 750 wildlife species. While some call Colorado home year-round, others only stop by for a season. With eight National Wildlife Refuges, hundreds of State Wildlife Areas, 12 National Parks and National Monuments, 41 State Parks and millions of acres of public lands,… Read the full press release

Extra Holidays launches “Flip Your Routine” Sale offering up to 30 percent off travel

Extra Holidays makes it easy for travelers to flip their routine and plan their vacation early this year with travel deals on condo-style resort suites ORLANDO, Fla., 2020-Jan-31 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of National Plan for Vacation Day, online travel agency Extra Holidays is encouraging travelers to plan their 2020 vacations early with its “Flip Your… Read the full press release

Boeing donates 250,000 medical-grade respiratory masks to local health officials battling coronavirus in China

Donation will be directed to local health officials in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, and Zhoushan, Zhejiang Province of China. CHICAGO, IL, 2020-Jan-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] today (Jan. 29, 2020) announced a donation of 250,000 medical-grade respiratory masks to address medical supply shortages in China. The masks will be provided to… Read the full press release

Boeing will retire the Aviall brand name

Further advances Boeing’s supply chain and parts distribution capability to better serve customers across the $3.1 trillion, 10-year services market Customer and supplier interfaces to integrate over brand phase-out period PLANO, Texas, 2020-Jan-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] announced that it will retire the Aviall brand name. Parts, equipment and supply chain… Read the full press release

Arkansas Tourism’s first traveling photo exhibit recognized as an official Southern Travel Treasure

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., 2020-Jan-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Arkansas Tourism’s first traveling photo exhibit has been recognized by the AAA Southern Traveler as an official Southern Travel Treasure. “Arkansas’s Scenic Tourism Landscapes” debuted at the Ritz Theater in Blytheville in November and will be on display until February 15. It will then move to… Read the full press release

2020 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame Finalists Announced

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., 2020-Jan-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Finalists have been announced for the 2020 class of the Arkansas Food Hall of Fame. The Department of Arkansas Heritage launched the Arkansas Food Hall of Fame program in 2016 to recognize Arkansas’s legendary restaurants, proprietors and food-themed events across the state. More than 1,450 submissions… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces the opening of Hyatt House Nashville/Franklin-Cool Springs

125-room Hyatt House hotel opens in the heart of Williamson County, Tenn. CHICAGO, IL, 2020-Jan-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) today (January 30, 2020) announced the opening of Hyatt House Nashville/Franklin-Cool Springs, marking the first Hyatt House hotel in Franklin, Tenn. and twelfth Hyatt-branded hotel in the Nashville area. Hyatt House Nashville/Franklin-Cool… Read the full press release

Brussels Airport inaugurates fully renovated Skyhall

Brussels, Belgium, 2020-Jan-31 — /Travel PR News/ — June 1958, the Skyhall, Brussels Airport’s new terminal, was inaugurated with pomp and circumstance. Over the years, this impressive and highly innovative hall, which was nothing short of revolutionary even for the time, sparked a lot of great memories for a lot of people. Over 60 years… Read the full press release

easyJet welcomes partner Wright Electric’s announcement on its engine development program for 186 seat electric aircraft

easyJet welcomes this important milestone which is a crucial step on the path to electric commercial aircraft Wright Electric announces that it is working with BAE Systems to accelerate the new technology   Wright Electric has unveiled design concepts for a 186 seater electric plane engine development program this week and set out a timeline for its testing… Read the full press release

‘Meet the Buyer’ event at Bristol Airport gathered together 70 local businesses

More than 70 local businesses attended a ‘Meet the Buyer’ event at Bristol Airport on 29 January to find out more about becoming part of the airport’s supply chain. LONDON, UK, 2020-Jan-31 — /Travel PR News/ — With passenger numbers forecast to top nine million for the first time ever this year, a range of… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport welcomes two more brand-new Air Deckers

Two further brand-new Air Deckers have joined the fleet at Bath Bus Company and were launched at Bristol Airport this week. LONDON, UK, 2020-Jan-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Costing almost half a million pounds and manufactured by Volvo/ MCV, these vehicles have the latest low emission Euro 6 technology in readiness for new proposed… Read the full press release

SAS suspends all flights to and from Shanghai and Beijing

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2020-Jan-31 — /Travel PR News/ — The safety of our passengers and employees is our highest priority. After evaluating the situation in China regarding the Coronavirus, SAS has decided to suspend all flights to and from Shanghai and Beijing, as from tomorrow Friday 31st January, until February 9th. SAS will also close sales… Read the full press release

IATA partners with International Union of Railways (UIC)

Geneva, Switzerland, 2020-Jan-31 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Union of Railways (UIC), to strengthen their cooperation in standard setting and interoperability initiatives, with a focus on data exchange standards supporting intermodal travel. Under the MoU, the collaboration opportunities will… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines announces nonstop service between Cleveland and Cancun

MIRAMAR, Fla., 2020-Jan-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Great news for people procrastinating on their Valentine’s Day plans! Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is coming to the rescue with nonstop service between Cleveland and Cancun—departing Feb. 14, 2020. Plus, more love meets More Go this spring when Spirit adds even more flights on Cleveland’s key domestic routes. Spirit’s… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to welcome high-level industry experts to the second edition of CAPA Qatar Aviation, Aeropolitical and Regulatory Summit

Over 40 high-level industry experts will speak at the summit, taking place in Doha from 5-6 February 2020 Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive will be joined by leaders from the European Parliament, European Commission, U.S. Department of Transportation, IATA, AFRAA, AACO, TIACA, IAG and other airline CEO’s and experts, in speaking at the two day… Read the full press release

The Cathay Pacific Group temporarily modifies services to and from destinations in mainland China

Hong kong, China, 2020-Jan-31 — /Travel PR News/ — The Cathay Pacific Group is implementing temporary service modifications on all Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon flights to and from destinations in mainland China effective 30 January 2020 until further notice. This modified service offering is strictly a temporary measure designed to further strengthen our health and safety… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines received 100 rating from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation on the 2020 Corporate Equality Index

DALLAS, TEXAS, 2020-Jan-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) announced today (Jan 29, 2020) that it has received a rating of 100 from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation on the 2020 Corporate Equality Index, which earns Southwest the distinction of being a “Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality.”  The Corporate Equality Index (CEI)… Read the full press release