Arts and Culture Organizations of All Sizes May Apply for General Operating Grants or Project Grants That Support the 2020 Year of Chicago Music Chicago, IL, 2020-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events are pleased to announce that applications are now open for… Read the full press release
Monthly Archives: January 2020
Enjoy romantic dining options and specially curated set menus this Valentine’s Day at Hilton Singapore
Surprise beloved ones with a romantic Italian sky dining experience or a sizzling evening of grilled specialties and a collector’s series of artisanal sweets from D9 Cakery SINGAPORE, 2020-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Revel in the season of love with a plethora of romantic dining options and specially curated set menus this February 1… Read the full press release
Shannon Group welcomes Ryanair’s expanded Manchester service
Shannon, Ireland, 2020-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Shannon Group is delighted to welcome today’s (21/01/2020) announcement by Ryanair of the expansion of their Manchester service to Shannon Airport. The airline is increasing its operation from five to six days a week. The new service will start on 31st March and will operate on Tuesdays,… Read the full press release
Macao Government Tourism Office gears up for the seven-day Spring Festival Golden Week
Macao, China, 2020-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — With the seven-day Spring Festival Golden Week (24th — 30th January) arriving soon, Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is gearing up for the festive period with a diversity of proactive measures such as offering a forecast of visitor flows at major attractions via the “smart application for visitor flows”,… Read the full press release
Emirates to treat guests with specially curated selection of festive goodies and traditional Chinese fare
Savour a selection of festive treats on the ground and in the skies Dubai, UAE, 2020-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Travellers flying with Emirates to and from China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia & Vietnam are in for a treat this Lunar New Year. Available for a limited time only, a specially curated selection… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul appoints Daniele Polito as Boccalino’s new Chef de Cuisine
Seoul, Korea, 2020-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Seoul announces the appointment of Daniele Polito as the new Chef de Cuisine at the Hotel’s stylish Italian restaurant Boccalino, where he will oversee and lead the culinary operations. A seasoned chef with 20 years of experience in Italy and around the world, Chef Polito will share with the Boccalino… Read the full press release
The Port of Oakland invites college students to join its 2020 Summer College Internship Program
Paid internships in aviation, maritime, engineering and more Oakland, Calif., 2020-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The Port of Oakland is seeking ambitious, creative and highly-motivated, full-time college students for its 2020 Summer College Internship Program. Through a competitive process, prospective applicants apply for paid internships in a variety of fields, including Audit, Aviation, Communications,… Read the full press release
World Travel Awards (WTA) Caribbean Gala Ceremony 2020 recognized Caribbean’s best of the best
The Bahamas, Caribbean, 2020-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The finest travel brands in the Caribbean have been unveiled at a star-studded gala ceremony in The Bahamas. The elite of the travel industry assembled for the World Travel Awards (WTA) Caribbean Gala Ceremony 2020 to find out who amongst them had been crowned best of the best…. Read the full press release
A business jet refuelled with sustainable aviation fuel at Zurich Airport for the first time
ZURICH, Switzerland, 2020-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (20.01.2020), a business aircraft was refuelled with a blend of sustainable and conventional fuel at Zurich Airport for the first time. Thanks to the close collaboration between Jet Aviation, Zurich Airport and Finnish renewable jet fuel producer Neste “Sustainable Aviation Fuel” (SAF) will be made available… Read the full press release
Bangkok Airways earns the Thailand Best Employer Brand Awards 2020
Bangkok, Thailand, 2020-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Recently Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited by Mr. Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth, President, received the Thailand Best Employer Brand Awards 2020 (Airline & Aviation) from the World HRD Congress. Mr. Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth, President of Bangkok Airways commented that, “We are honored to be recognized and given this prestigious award. At Bangkok Airways,… Read the full press release
Winter is for Caribbean Golf, and Six Puerto Rico Courses Have Earned Best-of Distinction
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — 2020-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Six Puerto Rico golf venues have garnered the distinction of being voted onto “Golfweek’s Best 2020: Top 50 Caribbean and Mexico Courses.” Further, the Puerto Rico courses rank among the Caribbean’s 30 finest places to play. They are: 1. The St. Regis Bahia Beach,… Read the full press release
Helsinki Airport introduces new double bridges in the West Pier
Vantaa, Finland, 2020-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — With two passenger bridges, the multiple aircraft ramp system (MARS) can accommodate two small planes or a single wide-body aircraft to which passengers pass through two jet bridges. This allows more and more passengers to board and deboard quickly through passenger bridges. Many passengers know how much more convenient… Read the full press release
Helsinki Airport launches pet relief areas
Vantaa, Finland, 2020-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Over 10 000 dogs travel through Helsinki Airport yearly. Flying with a pet is now even more convenient as Helsinki Airport has installed two pet relief areas for animals: one at the main entrance of Terminal 2 and one in the non-Schengen area. Flying with animals is… Read the full press release
Wizz Air further expands in Russia by launching four new routes from Pulkovo Airport, Saint Petersburg
BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2020-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, Europe’s greenest airline* and the largest low-cost carrier in Central and Eastern Europe, announced today its further expansion in Russia by launching four new routes from Pulkovo Airport, Saint Petersburg to Bucharest (Romania), Sofia (Bulgaria), Vilnius (Lithuania) and Bratislava (Slovakia), which will commence in June and July 2020. Passengers traveling from Russia can plan their new… Read the full press release
Wizz Air announces the allocation of a ninth aircraft to its Vienna base
Vienna, Austria, 2020-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest growing and greenest airline announced today (JAN 17, 2020) the allocation of a ninth aircraft to its Vienna base. The new Airbus A321 will join the fleet on 1 July 2020, enabling the start of five new routes from Vienna to Alghero, Corfu, Faro, Podgorica and Suceava as well as… Read the full press release
Royal Air Maroc to become oneworld’s first full member in the African continent
NEW YORK, NY, 2020-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Air Maroc will join the oneworld® alliance effective 1 April 2020, becoming oneworld’s first full member in the African continent and bringing even more destinations and benefits for oneworld’s frequent flyers. The entry of Royal Air Maroc into oneworld from 1 April follows a 15-month implementation programme to integrate… Read the full press release
The Steigenberger Grandhotel Belvédère to host 50th World Economic Forum
Curtain about to go up on the World Economic Forum at the Steigenberger Grandhotel Belvédère Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2020-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — From 21 to 24 January, all eyes will once again be on Davos as visitors gather for the 50th World Economic Forum. No other event attracts so many high-profile political… Read the full press release
Metrolink inaugurates service at the newly modernized Van Nuys Train Station
Los Angeles, CA, 2020-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Metrolink joined with the Van Nuys community to inaugurate service at the newly rebuilt Van Nuys Train Station following a two-year construction period. The $32 million project moved and rebuilt the train platform to the center of the double-tracked station to improve operational efficiency, maintain on-time… Read the full press release
Radisson Hotel Group announces the signing of Radisson Hotel Apartments Muscat Ghala Heights in the Sultanate of Oman
BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2020-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the signing of Radisson Hotel Apartments Muscat Ghala Heights in the Sultanate of Oman. The newest addition brings the group’s portfolio up to eight hotels across five brands – including Radisson Collection, Radisson Blu, Park Inn by Radisson and Radisson –… Read the full press release
Radisson announces the signing of the 90-key Radisson Hotel Liepaja in Latvia
BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2020-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The coastal town of Liepaja, Latvia is delighted to announce the signing of the 90-key Radisson Hotel Liepaja located in a beautiful art deco building in the town center. This renovated historical property will offer guests a wonderful combination retaining its beautiful history without compromising on the… Read the full press release
Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific donated $30,000 to the Australian Red Cross and free holidays to Mt Hotham – Dinner Plain CFA volunteer firefighters
GOLD COAST, QLD, 2020-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific has donated $30,000 to the Australian Red Cross bushfire appeal and will also gift free holidays to Mt Hotham – Dinner Plain CFA volunteer firefighters, who have been battling dangerous blazes in the Victorian High Country. “A number of our resort guests, timeshare club owners, staff… Read the full press release
Manchester Airport welcomes WestJet’s direct flights to Halifax, Nova Scotia in Canada
Direct flight to Halifax launching in June with WestJet Service takes only six hours so will be the quickest route to North America Four flights per week on Boeing 737-700 with two classes Excellent onward connectivity including Ottawa, Calgary and Edmonton Route set to benefit more than 1,600 companies in the North West that do… Read the full press release
Accor launches new strategic partnership with South East Asia’s leading super app, Grab
Singapore, 2020-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Accor has announced a new strategic partnership between its new lifestyle loyalty programme, ALL – Accor Live Limitless and South East Asia’s leading super app, Grab. The deal brings together two of the biggest names in hospitality and technology to give members access to rewards and benefits including… Read the full press release
Sheremetyevo International Airport opens new high-tech passenger terminal
Passengers of Aeroflot flight SU 2203 from Helsinki to Moscow were the first to enjoy the services, comfort, and spectacular design of the new high-tech terminal Moscow, Russia, 2020-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Sheremetyevo International Airport’s new passenger terminal – built and equipped in compliance with the highest global standards – was opened to… Read the full press release
Mineta San Jose International Airport welcomes Southwest Airlines’ nonstop flights to Lihue and Kona, Hawaii
Carrier Now Offers Flights to Four Main Hawaiian Islands San Jose, Calif., 2020-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines launches nonstop flights to Lihue, Kauai (LIH) and Kona (KOA), on the Island of Hawaii, from Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) on January 19 and January 21, respectively. With the addition of these two… Read the full press release
#BitesAtBWI event showcased the wide variety of restaurants at BWI Marshall Airport
Baltimore, MD, 2020-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Dozens of area foodie bloggers and social media personalities sampled offerings from 11 BWI Marshall Airport restaurants on Thursday evening. The #BitesAtBWI event showcased the wide variety of restaurants at BWI Marshall Airport. Executive Chef Ype Von Hengst of Silver Diner served as guest host of the… Read the full press release
SAS appoints Charlotte Svensson as new Executive vice president and Chief Information Officer
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2020-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — SAS is pleased to announce that Charlotte Svensson has been appointed to be new Executive vice president and Chief Information Officer (CIO) as of February 1st 2020. Charlotte Svensson will succeed Mattias Forsberg who in October announced he is leaving SAS for a new position as CIO… Read the full press release
Budapest Airport welcomes new services to Xi’an and Chengdu, China
Budapest, Hungary, 2020-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — A little more than six months after launching the Shanghai – Budapest flight, China Eastern and Shanghai Airlines announced that in view of the outstanding demand it further strengthens the aerial connection between the two countries by stopping in two additional Chinese cities. The Budapest – Shanghai… Read the full press release
ITB Berlin announces winners of ITB BookAwards 2020
Prize winners include: Andrea Wulf, Paul Theroux, Robert Macfarlane, Wilfried Erdmann, Arnulf Conradi, Robert Bösch, Michael Poliza and Klaus Wolfsperger Berlin, Germany, 2020-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Every year, ITB Berlin honours the latest and most interesting specialist travel publications from Germany and abroad. The presentation of the ITB BookAwards 2020 will take place… Read the full press release
UNWTO World Tourism Barometer: International Tourism Growth Continues to Outpace the Global Economy
Madrid, Spain, 2020-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — 1.5 billion international tourist arrivals were recorded in 2019, globally. A 4% increase on the previous year which is also forecast for 2020, confirming tourism as a leading and resilient economic sector, especially in view of current uncertainties. By the same token, this calls for such growth… Read the full press release