Monthly Archives: September 2020

SITA’s mobile-enabled kiosks deliver contactless passenger check-in at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport

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SITA’s technology enables passengers to use their smart phones to operate check-in kiosks Mumbai, India, 2020-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport has introduced nearly 50 of SITA’s mobile-enabled kiosks, becoming one of the first airports in India to deliver a completely contactless way for passengers to check-in for their… Read the full press release

Boeing announces the appointment of Ed Dandridge as senior vice president and chief communications officer

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Boeing has named Ed Dandridge senior vice president and chief communications officer, the company announced. Dandridge joins Boeing from AIG, where he was global chief marketing and communications officer since April 2018. CHICAGO, IL, 2020-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) today (Sept. 9, 2020) named Ed Dandridge as the company’s senior… Read the full press release

Silver Origin strengthen guests’ connections with the Galapagos Archipelago with 195 regionally-inspired art pieces

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Silver Origin’s 195 art pieces will enrich guests’ travels, comprising 122 framed artworks, 69 sculptures, and four installations. A stimulating exhibition of elegance and wonder, Silver Origin’s diverse art collection will strengthen guests’ connections with the Galapagos Archipelago. The ship’s thought-provoking exhibits includes framed artwork, sculptures, rare books, original artefacts, and unusual objects. Basecamp, the… Read the full press release

Wyndham Destinations to present at the J.P. Morgan Gaming, Lodging, Restaurant & Leisure Management Access Forum

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ORLANDO, Fla., 2020-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Destinations, Inc. (NYSE:WYND) announced today (September 8, 2020) that Michael D. Brown, president and CEO, and Mike Hug, CFO, will speak at the J.P. Morgan Gaming, Lodging, Restaurant & Leisure Management Access Forum on Monday, September 14, 2020 at 11:20 a.m. ET. A live audio webcast of… Read the full press release

Interstate Hotels & Resorts appoints Jean-Charles Denis as Chief Operating Officer

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Plano, TX, 2020-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts, Aimbridge Hospitality’s international division, has expanded its senior management team with the appointment of Jean-Charles Denis to the role of Chief Operating Officer. With a wealth of experience in the hospitality industry, Jean-Charles joins Interstate from IHG, where he held a variety of senior positions… Read the full press release

Jumeirah Group opens Jumeirah Living Marina Gate in the heart of Dubai Marina

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Dubai, UAE, 2020-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, has announced the opening of Jumeirah Living Marina Gate, an exceptional new-lifestyle serviced residence in the heart of Dubai Marina. A welcome addition to the iconic Marina skyline, this new Jumeirah Group landmark development,… Read the full press release

Dusit International launches its new ASAI Hotels brand this September with the opening of ASAI Bangkok Chinatown

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Lean and sustainable hotel concept targets millennial-minded travellers seeking authentic local experiences. The first hotel under the brand – ASAI Bangkok Chinatown – will open on 15 September 2020. Bangkok, Thailand, 2020-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, will begin rolling out its new ASAI Hotels brand… Read the full press release

Rosewood Hotel Group appointed Hoss Vetry regional vice president and managing director of Rosewood Hong Kong

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Hong Kong, 2020-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Hotel Group has appointed Hoss Vetry regional vice president and managing director of Rosewood Hong Kong. In his new role, Vetry will be responsible for managing the ultra-luxury property in addition to overseeing other Group hotels in the region including Rosewood Beijing, Rosewood Sanya and New… Read the full press release

Finnair resumes one weekly flight between Helsinki and Nanjing

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Vantaa, Finland, 2020-Sep-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Finnair has received permission from Chinese authorities to operate one weekly flight between Helsinki and Nanjing as of 11 September. The route will be operated with Airbus A350 aircraft until 18 October, and it supports cargo and passenger travel demand between Europe and China. The flight schedule… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces plans for 150-room Thompson Monterrey expected to open in 2022 in Mexico’s state of Nuevo León

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Thompson Monterrey to mark the fourth Thompson Hotel in Mexico CHICAGO, IL, 2020-Sep-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced plans for Thompson Monterrey, the first Thompson hotel in Mexico’s state of Nuevo León. The 150-room lifestyle hotel is expected to open in 2022 and will mark the fourth Thompson-branded property in Mexico…. Read the full press release

Blue Islands announces codeshare agreement with Loganair

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St. Peter Port, Guernsey, 2020-Sep-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Blue Islands’ new codeshare flights with its partner Loganair, Scotland’s airline, are now live. Customers can book services from Guernsey, Jersey, Exeter & Southampton to destinations on the Loganair network here or via their preferred travel agent. The codeshare enables customers to seamlessly book connecting flights with… Read the full press release

ITB Berlin announces tickets for the hybrid event We Love Travel! are now available

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Latest assessments by leading industry experts and fascinating lectures by globetrotters Visitors can explore all kinds of travel worlds in person or in virtual showrooms Tickets for trade visitors: 35 euros for the in-person event and 25 euros for the virtual event Weekend tickets for the general public cost 7.50 euros, online participation is free… Read the full press release

British Airways’ on board magazine High Life now in new digital format

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London, UK, 2020-Sep-09 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways’ award-winning on board magazine, High Life, is moving online to ba.com and will offer access to content for customers before, during and after a flight. Created with publishing house, Cedar, the magazine will also include a new section for Business Life which will replace the current on-board paper versions of both… Read the full press release

Belfast City Airport welcomes Loganair’s new service to Glasgow

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Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2020-Sep-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Business leaders from Glasgow and Belfast today (4 Sep 2020) applauded the launch of Loganair’s new service between the two cities. Glasgow Chamber of Commerce chief executive Stuart Patrick crossed the Irish Sea on the first flight from his city’s airport and was greeted at George… Read the full press release

Belfast City Airport welcomes BA CityFlyer’s five-times weekly service to London City Airport

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Flights between London City Airport and Belfast City Airport resumed on Monday 7 September Secretary of State for Northern Ireland backs restored route, saying “It is crucial to the recovery of the economy that vital air passenger services… are maintained” 5x weekly service restores popular route – London City’s fastest growing in 2019 Belfast, Northern… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways announces resumption of Lagos services from 10 September 2020

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Resumption of Lagos flights will increase Qatar Airways’ network in Africa to 44 weekly flights to 10 destinations including Addis Ababa, Dar es Salaam, Djibouti, Kigali, Kilimanjaro, Mogadishu, Nairobi, Tunis and Zanzibar Passengers from Lagos can enjoy more flexible travel options via the most connected and Best Airport in the Middle East, Hamad International Airport… Read the full press release

CVG provides sustainable water options to travelers by installing DropWater stations

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Erlanger, KY, 2020-Sep-04 — /Travel PR News/ — As travelers return to flying at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) they will now have two new sustainable water options. The airport installed two DropWater stations, one in Concourse A near Subway/Gate A2 and one in Concourse B near Gate B19, for passengers to either fill their own… Read the full press release

SFO adds all-electric buses to its fleet

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Greener buses cut operating costs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions to reach sustainability goals SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2020-Sep-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) today (September 2, 2020) announced the deployment of six 40-foot all-electric zero-emission buses and related electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Use of battery-electric buses will cut operating… Read the full press release

Swoop to start operations from Toronto Pearson International Airport on October 25, 2020

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CALGARY, AB, 2020-Sep-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (Sept. 2, 2020 ), Swoop released its winter schedule, unveiling the new markets the ultra-low fare airline will serve as it begins operations from Toronto Pearson International Airport on October 25, 2020. Swoop’s winter schedule includes the restart of operations at Kelowna International Airport and the… Read the full press release

SJC announces the appointment of Keonnis Taylor as Public Information Manager

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Welcomes Keonnis R. Taylor as New Spokeswoman San José, Calif.–, 2020-Sep-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) is pleased to announce that Keonnis Taylor has joined the Airport’s Marketing and Communications Division as Public Information Manager. Taylor was selected following a nationwide search, and now serves as the primary spokesperson… Read the full press release

easyJet announces additional flights to Lanzarote, Athens, Naples and Malta from its London Gatwick base next summer

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London, UK, 2020-Sep-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Additional flights to Lanzarote, Athens, Naples and Malta from easyJet’s largest base will operate next summer easyJet recently added additional flying from London Luton to a variety of summer destinations. easyJet has today (SEPTEMBER 02 2020) announced it will add additional flights for passengers across several summer… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport implements document check and medical screening to all arriving passengers

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Budapest, Hungary, 2020-Sep-04 — /Travel PR News/ — A government decree enters into force at midnight on Tuesday 1 September which only permits foreign citizens to enter Hungary under certain conditions. From 1 September, all arriving passengers are subject to a document check and medical screening at Budapest Airport. Non-exempted foreign citizens who are not… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to operate over 650 weekly flights to more than 85 destinations this September

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Airline’s young fleet of sustainable aircraft has enabled it to continue flying throughout the pandemic and rapidly rebuild its global network to more than 650 weekly flights to over 85 destinations Qatar Airways’ passengers can enjoy more flexible travel options via the most connected and Best Airport in the Middle East, Hamad International Airport The… Read the full press release

Duetto enhances its Revenue Strategy Platform

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Revenue Strategy Platform delivers new functionality to help hoteliers solve challenges around Segmentations, Restrictions, and Notifications. San Francisco, California, 2020-Sep-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (September 2, 2020 ), Duetto, hospitality’s innovative software as a service provider of revenue strategy solutions, released three new functions to its Revenue Strategy Platform. Designed to help hotels speed… Read the full press release

Blue Islands resumes Exeter to Manchester services

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St. Peter Port, Guernsey, 2020-Sep-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Flights from Exeter to Manchester with Blue Islands have restarted, a key regional service which has previously attracted thousands of regular travellers, serving business and leisure passengers. Rob Veron, Blue Islands CEO said, “We are very pleased to reinstate this very popular route to Exeter…. Read the full press release

Blue Islands resumes Jersey to Birmingham flights

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St. Peter Port, Guernsey, 2020-Sep-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Blue Islands flights from Jersey to Birmingham restarted yesterday, with Exeter services resuming today, 1 September. The Blue Islands flights to Birmingham and Exeter will connect with inter-island services from Guernsey once regular flights between the islands resume. Rob Veron, Blue Islands CEO said, “We… Read the full press release

Radisson Hotel Group introduces two new and vibrant brands at London Heathrow

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2020-Sep-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group is pleased to announce the introduction of two new and exciting brands at London Heathrow, joining forces under one roof. It also brings the first-ever Radisson branded hotel to the UK. The property features one wing with 258 bedrooms showcasing the bold and playful… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines announces daily nonstop flights from John Wayne Airport to Las Vegas and Oakland

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Spirit’s bright yellow planes arrive at SNA in November, complementing service from LAX and Burbank SANTA ANA, Calif., 2020-Sep-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The brightest planes in the sky are soaring over Southern California. Today (Sept. 01, 2020) Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) announced daily nonstop flights from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Las Vegas and… Read the full press release

Oakland International Airport welcomes Spirit Airlines’ start of service to Orange County

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Twice-daily nonstop flights begin Nov. 17  Oakland, Calif., 2020-Sep-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakland International Airport (OAK) announces that Spirit Airlines will commence service between OAK and Orange County’s John Wayne Airport (SNA) beginning Nov. 17 with two daily nonstop flights. Orange County Airport is the best option for those visiting Santa Ana, Costa Mesa,… Read the full press release

CWT announces new operating structure to accelerate innovation, transformation and growth

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Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2020-Sep-03 — /Travel PR News/ — CWT, the Business-to-Business-for-Employees (B2B4E) travel management platform, today (September 2020) announces a new operating structure aimed to accelerate innovation, transformation and growth. With immediate effect, Patrick Andersen is appointed President, RoomIt & Commercial, Niklas Andréen is appointed President, Traveler Experience & Customer, and Michelle McKinney Frymire is appointed President, Strategy & Transformation,… Read the full press release