Vicki Britt named senior vice president, Innovation, Engineering and Flight at Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.

Britt Succeeds Colin Miller Upon His Retirement From Gulfstream SAVANNAH, Georgia, 2021-May-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today (May 17, 2021) announced the appointment of Vicki Britt as senior vice president, Innovation, Engineering and Flight. Colin Miller, who previously held the role, recently announced his retirement after eight years of service to… Read the full press release

Lloyds Banking Group appoints Allianz Partners UK as New Travel Insurance Provider

LONDON, United Kingdom, 2021-May-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Lloyds Banking Group, one of the leading financial services providers in the UK, has selected Allianz Partners UK to underwrite and administer its travel insurance offering. Allianz Partners UK already supplies home emergency cover to Lloyds Banking Group customers, making this contract for travel insurance a significant… Read the full press release

Ready, Set, Camp – PaulCamper launches in the UK

Online platform enables UK motorhome and campervan owners to easily and safely rent their vehicles Diverse portfolio of motorhomes and campervans available to hire for UK staycation   LONDON, UK, 2021-May-18 — /Travel PR News/ — PaulCamper, Europe’s largest online platform for motorhome and campervan sharing, has today launched in the UK providing motorhome and… Read the full press release

Quincy Melbourne partners with Antagonist Spirits to launch an exclusive gin at Salted Egg restaurant

Melbourne, Australia, 2021-May-18 — /Travel PR News/ — With the catchcry, ‘Let the fun be-gin’, the creative minds behind the quirky Quincy Hotel Melbourne and brand-new Salted Egg restaurant have announced a partnership made in gin heaven. Enter KOL Gin. It’s no secret that Melbournites love to shop local, so Quincy Melbourne, has teamed with… Read the full press release

ABSOLUTE HOTEL SERVICES EXPANDS ITS FOOTPRINTS IN MAHARASHTRA WITH U HOTELS & RESORTS BRAND PROPERTY AT KARJAT.

Mumbai, India, 2021-May-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Absolute Hotel Services India has announced the signing of a Management Agreement with Rivergate Resort India Limited and has added to its portfolio, U Rivergate Karjat. The project encompasses 42 rooms and 100+ individual gated Villa Scheme. Karjat is an appealing tourist destination encompassing the Bhor Ghat… Read the full press release

Leipzig/Halle Airport welcomes Eurowings’ services to Majorca

Schkeuditz, Germany, 2021-May-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Eurowings is connecting Leipzig/Halle Airport with Majorca from 13 May onwards. The airline is providing services to the Balearic Islands on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Test facilities at the airport Passengers currently need a negative PCR test to travel to Spain. This test may not be more… Read the full press release

Leipzig/Halle Airport welcomes Freebird Airlines Europe’s services to Greece

Schkeuditz, Germany, 2021-May-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Freebird Airlines Europe is connecting Leipzig/Halle Airport with sunshine destinations in Greece again from Sunday, 15 May. The airline, which is based in Malta, is flying to the Greek islands of Crete, Kos and Rhodes, partly on behalf of the TUI travel company. Sundair will take off… Read the full press release

Brown’s Hotel, a Rocco Forte Hotel in Mayfair, celebrates reopening with the launch of ‘The Great Hockney Escape’ experience

in partnership with Annely Juda Fine Art and Hatchards London, UK, 2021-May-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Brown’s Hotel, a Rocco Forte Hotel in Mayfair, has launched ‘The Great Hockney Escape’ experience in time for its re-opening on 17th May and the opening of ‘David Hockney: The Arrival of Spring, Normandy, 2020’ at The Royal Academy of… Read the full press release

Charlotte Douglas International Airport implements biometric facial comparison technology

Charlotte, North Carolina, 2021-May-18 — /Travel PR News/ — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today (May 14, 2021) the implementation of biometric facial comparison technology to the Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) as part of CBP’s efforts to secure and streamline international travel. “CBP is expanding the use of facial biometrics at Charlotte… Read the full press release

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® announces Rosewood Hangzhou opening in 2026

Hotel will mark the ultra-luxury hospitality brand’s ninth hotel in Greater China and seventeenth in Asia Hong Kong, 2021-May-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® continues its strategic growth in China with the announcement of Rosewood Hangzhou opening in 2026.  Located in Wangjiang New City, an emerging hub of innovation, technology and financial services… Read the full press release

Arkansas Delta Byways launches two new interactive games to promote tourism in Arkansas

Little Rock, AR, 2021-May-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Arkansas Delta Byways, one of the 12 Regional Tourist Associations recognized by Arkansas Tourism, has introduced two new interactive games – a trivia game and a Scenic Byways Challenge – aimed at educating visitors and residents about the historical region. The games were created in conjunction… Read the full press release

Accor welcomes guests back to Miami

ACCOR WELCOMES A RESURGENCE OF GUESTS TO THE MAGIC CITY Paris, France, 2021-May-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Accor, a global hospitality leader, is delighted to be welcoming guests back to Miami – a fascinating city enjoying a strong resurgence of post-Covid popularity. With mass vaccinations underway, people are keen to return to their love of… Read the full press release

Northern Kentucky International Airport welcomes Sun Country Airlines’ new, nonstop service to Minneapolis

CINCINNATI, KY, 2021-May-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Sun Country Airlines (NASDAQ: SNCY) today (May 14, 2021) began new, nonstop service between Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). The new service will operate twice weekly on Fridays and Sundays. A press event will be held at CVG today beginning at 12… Read the full press release

Swissport to handle airport ground services for easyJet at Berlin Brandenburg International Airport

Opfikon, Switzerland, 2021-May-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport and easyJet have signed a new 5-year contract covering airport ground services at easyJet’s hub at Berlin Brandenburg International Airport. In addition, the British carrier renewed its contracts with Swissport in Basel and Geneva until 2025. In 2020, the two companies worked together at some 20… Read the full press release

UNWTO to highlight sustainability and innovation At The International Spanish Tourism Trade Fair

Madrid, Spain, 2021-May-18 — /Travel PR News/ — At FITUR: The International Spanish Tourism Trade Fair (Madrid, 19-23 May 2021), UNWTO will ensure sustainability, innovation and responsibility are a central part of the conversation. FITUR was the last global in-person trade fair to take place before the COVID-19 pandemic, and is the first one to… Read the full press release

British Airways starts services to ‘green list’ destinations

British Airways’ first flight to a green list country was its BA492 service to Gibraltar which departed this morning at 07:10am The airline is operating 70 departures on May 17, including six services to ‘green list’ countries Following the first ‘green list’ flight to Gibraltar British Airways hosted a joint press conference with Heathrow, featuring… Read the full press release