Shannon Group welcomes financial support from the Government

Shannon, Ireland, 2020-Nov-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Welcoming today’s (10 November 2020) announcement of €80 million Government funding for the Irish aviation sector including Shannon Airport, Mary Considine, CEO, Shannon Group, which operates Shannon Airport said: “Today’s announcement of financial support for Shannon Airport and the aviation sector is very welcome.  It comes against… Read the full press release

Queenstown Airport Corporation celebrates Living Wage Aotearoa Week

Queenstown, New Zealand, 2020-Nov-11 — /Travel PR News/ — This week Queenstown Airport Corporation (QAC) is celebrating Living Wage Aotearoa Week.  Last year QAC, which operates Queenstown and Wanaka airports became the first airport company to achieve Living Wage accreditation in New Zealand. Donna Darlington, People and Culture Manager said: ““Paying the Living Wage is… Read the full press release

Deutsche Hospitality earns first Business Traveller Award

International hotel group wins its first Business Traveller Award Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2020-Nov-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Number one in Germany: Deutsche Hospitality has received its first Business Traveller Award after being named best hotel group in the country in a large-scale survey conducted by the specialist magazine Business Traveller. The 2020 Business… Read the full press release

Air Canada unveils transformed Aeroplan loyalty program

All members maintain their existing Aeroplan numbers, and all Aeroplan points honoured on a one-to-one basis For Aeroplan credit cards issued by TD, American Express and CIBC, new cardholders will earn a buy-one-get-one Buddy Pass to fly someone along – only paying the taxes and third-party charges on the second ticket; this offer is the first of… Read the full press release

Wyndham Destinations named Best Corporation for Veteran’s Business Enterprises for 2020

ORLANDO, Fla., 2020-Nov-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Destinations (NYSE:WYND), the world’s largest vacation ownership and exchange company, is honored to be recognized once again by the National Veteran-Owned Business Association (NaVOBA) as a Best Corporation for Veteran’s Business Enterprises for 2020, for their efforts towards inclusion of Veteran-Owned and/or Service Disabled suppliers. The companies recognized as the… Read the full press release

One&Only chooses Montenegro for its first foray into Europe

One&Only Portonovi to open in the Boka Bay on 21 March 2021 LONDON, UK, 2020-Nov-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Montenegro’s iconic Adriatic Riviera will add another property to the country’s luxury portfolio with the opening of the exclusive One&Only Portonovi in Spring 2021, in Herceg Novi, known as “City of flowers”. This resort will be… Read the full press release

Happy International Cappuccino Day at Baron Hotels & Resorts Egypt

CAIRO, Egypt, 2020-Nov-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Every morning you need some boosters to make your day and nothing is better than a hot lip smacking cappuccino. A Foamy Cappuccino that is done with love is all what you want to refresh your mood. Baron Hotels & Resorts Egypt is celebrating the International Cappuccino… Read the full press release

Boeing welcomes Jinnah Hosein as vice president of Software Engineering

Hosein is named to the newly created role of vice president of Software Engineering Work will focus on software for products and services CHICAGO, IL, 2020-Nov-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) today (Nov. 6, 2020) named Jinnah Hosein as the company’s vice president of Software Engineering, effective immediately. In this… Read the full press release

Convenient touch-free parking experience launched at Charlotte Douglas International Airport

New Features Enhance Parking Experience for Passengers Charlotte, North Carolina, 2020-Nov-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Charlotte Douglas International Airport is launching its new parking revenue control system on Monday, Nov. 9 that will bring enhanced customer services and improved operational capability to CLT’s parking program. “We’ve installed the latest parking technology to take the… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport supports Run the Runways fundraising campaign to raise funds for Aviation Action

London, UK, 2020-Nov-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Aviation Action, a charity created to support the aviation industry, has launched its very first national fundraising campaign and it wants to encourage companies to sign their staff up in the absence of any Christmas celebrations. The Run the Runways fundraising campaign was launched at the start… Read the full press release

British Airways launches its latest sunshine campaign

London, UK, 2020-Nov-10 — /Travel PR News/ — To offer some much-needed sunshine as temperatures drop and Brits are asked to stay at home, British Airways is launching its latest sunshine campaign. The airline is offering great value flights and holiday packages for travel throughout 2021 to hot destinations across its network, including the Canary… Read the full press release

Triple your Avios earnings by spending through British Airways Avios eStore

Triple the normal Avios available by spending through the online shopping gateway British Airways Avios eStore featuring over 1,200 top UK brands 30% bonus also available for first time shoppers Customers can redeem Avios for flights and upgrades as well as hotels and car hire London, UK, 2020-Nov-10 — /Travel PR News/ — With people staying at… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways offers best-in-class retail experience to its passengers through its new fare families offering

Members of Qatar Airways Privilege Club can earn more Qmiles according to the fare family they select The airline will offer exclusive discounts at Qatar Duty Free retail and food and beverage outlets for customers booking through certain channels DOHA, Qatar, 2020-Nov-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has launched new, simplified fare families… Read the full press release

Ben Minicucci to succeed Brad Tilden as CEO of Alaska Air Group

Ben Minicucci to become CEO on March 31, 2021; Brad Tilden to continue as Board Chair SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2020-Nov-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Air Group’s board of directors announced today that Brad Tilden will retire as chief executive officer on March 31, 2021, and Ben Minicucci, president of Alaska Airlines and a member of the Alaska… Read the full press release

Sandy Beach at Baron Resort Sharm

Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, 2020-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Find your own serenity between our silky sand beach and clear sea water. Enjoy a peaceful state of mind at Baron Resort Sharm El Sheikh’s beach. Seek your calmness through reservation@baronhotels.com or call us on the following numbers: 0224199207 or 0224199206 #BaronHotelsAndResorts #BaronResortSharmElSheikh #BaronSafeHaven #Beyond #RedSea #SilkyBeach #ThisIsEgypt #BeachesInEgypt #Serenity #Peace #Vacation

Gulf Air announces the return of its direct flights to Casablanca

Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain, 2020-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, announces that it will resume its direct operations to and from Casablanca’s Mohammed V International Airport with one weekly flight starting from 7 November 2020 on its flagship Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The airline currently flies… Read the full press release

Gulf Air announces the resumption of direct flights to Male, Maldives

Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain, 2020-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, announces that it will resume its direct flights to and from Male’s Velana International Airport in the Maldives with two weekly flights starting from 12 December 2020. The flights will be operated by the airline’s… Read the full press release

San Diego International Airport welcomes Southwest Airlines’ services to Honolulu

SAN DIEGO, CA, 2020-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (November 4, 2020) marks Southwest Airlines’ inaugural flight from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Honolulu, Hawaii via Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL). This is the first time Southwest has provided daily, nonstop service from SAN to Hawaii. “We’ve been anticipating this route for many months and welcome Southwest’s new… Read the full press release

Emirates resumes operations of its flagship A380 to Amman

DUBAI, UAE, 2020-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates’ iconic flagship A380 landed at Queen Alia International (AMM) yesterday afternoon as the airline resumed the operations of its popular aircraft to Amman. Customers can fly the Emirates A380 between Dubai and Amman three times a week on Wednesdays, Thursday and Fridays as part of the airline’s newly introduced expanded schedule of 10 weekly flights. The expanded schedule also… Read the full press release

Anantara Veli Maldives Resort launches ‘Unlimited Stays in Paradise’ package

Doha, Qatar, 2020-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Imagine escaping to your very own over-water home retreat in the Maldives at the drop of a hat. Now with Anantara Veli Maldives Resort’s ‘Unlimited Stays in Paradise’ package, you can book unlimited nights at the resort for a one-time fee and make this island paradise your bolthole for… Read the full press release

National Tourism Organisation of Montenegro appoints Black Diamond PR

LONDON, England, 2020-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — London-based communications agency, Black Diamond, has been chosen by The National Tourism Organisation of Montenegro (NTO Montenegro) as their PR representatives in the UK during WTM Virtual. Along with ongoing press office activities, Black Diamond will be supporting the team at WTM Virtual next week, during which NTO Montenegro… Read the full press release

Oakland International Airport welcomes the resumption of services to Kauai, Maui, Oahu and the island of Hawaii

Flights restored between OAK and Kauai, Maui, Oahu and the island of Hawaii Oakland, Calif., 2020-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakland International Airport welcomes the return of Hawaiian Airlines as well as the resumption of service to the neighbor islands of Hawaii, Kauai and Maui.  Flights to the three neighbor islands join service to… Read the full press release

Auckland Airport’s Twelve Days of Christmas grants programme raised $100,000 for South Auckland charities

Auckland, New Zealand, 2020-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Traveller numbers might be well down at Auckland Airport, but their generosity is still flying high with $100,000 to be shared out to South Auckland charities through the Twelve Days of Christmas grants programme. Each year, unwanted currency placed in donation globes by travellers at Auckland… Read the full press release

World Travel Awards announces Middle East 2020 winners

London, UK, 2020-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — World Travel Awards has revealed its Middle East 2020 winners as part of its inaugural Middle East Winners Day. Winners include Dubai, which fended off stiff competition to emerge as ‘Middle East’s Leading Destination’, whilst Oman was acknowledged with awards for both ‘Middle East’s Leading Cultural Destination’… Read the full press release

World Travel Awards announces Asia 2020 winners

London, UK, 2020-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — World Travel Awards – the pre-eminent awards programme in the tourism and hospitality industry – has unveiled its Asia 2020 winners to coincide with its inaugural Asia Winners Day. Winners include India, which fended off stiff competition to emerge as ‘Asia’s Leading Destination’, whilst the Philippines was acknowledged with… Read the full press release

Europe’s best in travel and tourism recognized by World Travel Awards

London, UK, 2020-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — World Travel Awards – the global initiative to recognize and reward excellence in travel and tourism – has announced its Europe 2020 winners to coincide with its inaugural Europe Winners Day. Winners include Portugal, which fended off stiff competition to emerge as ‘Europe’s Leading Destination’, whilst the imperial splendour… Read the full press release

Zurich Airport named best airport in Europe for 17 consecutive years by World Travel Awards

Zurich Airport has received the prestigious World Travel Award for the best airport in Europe for the 17th time in succession. Zurich, Switzerland, 2020-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — In addition to customer satisfaction, the award reflects the quality standards achieved by products and services at and around Zurich Airport. Stephan Widrig, CEO of Flughafen… Read the full press release

Anantara Kihavah welcomes guests with brand new villas and new experiences

Doha, Qatar, 2020-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas is now open and welcoming guests with brand new villas and redesigned wellness and dining concepts, including its newly renovated beach pool residences, restaurants and Anantara Spa. Further enhancing the guest experience, the resort has also implemented Anantara’s Stay with Peace of Mind programme and the launch… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport endorsed as a member of the ACI’s Airport Health Accreditation programme

Shannon, Ireland, 2020-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Measures taken by Shannon Group to protect the safety of its passengers and employees at Shannon Airport during the COVID-19 pandemic have been recognised internationally, with the airport receiving a global endorsement from the Airports Council International (ACI) World and ACI EUROPE. Following an independent assessment, Shannon… Read the full press release

flydubai starts services between Dubai and Tel Aviv

Airline will operate 14 flights a week with a double daily service Dubai, UAE, 2020-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has announced the start of flights between Dubai and Tel Aviv from 26 November 2020.  The carrier will operate 14 flights a week offering a double daily service between Dubai International… Read the full press release