intuitive’s iVectorOne now available in Travelgenix’s travel technology suite

iVectorOne Travelgenix

London, United Kingdom, 2022-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — intuitive has partnered with Travelgenix, a cloud-based travel agency software platform that deliver powerful travel technology and websites, without complexity or high costs. Following the newly formed partnership, the single API hotel aggregator iVectorOne has been integrated into Travelgenix’s platform and is provided to agents and operators looking… Read the full press release

Swissport announces the appointment of Danny Hakker as Chief Financial Officer for Continental Europe

Amsterdam, Netherlands, 2022-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Danny Hakker joins Swissport as Chief Financial Officer for Continental Europe effective 1 February 2022. The appointment further strengthens Swissport’s regional market structure. Danny Hakker has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer for Continental Europe as of 1 February 2022. He is a senior finance leader with… Read the full press release

Swissport announces the opening of its second lounge at Geneva International Airport

Zurich, Switzerland, 2022-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport is opening its second lounge at Geneva International Airport on 1 February 2022. Located in the new East Wing of the airport, the new ASPIRE Crystal Lounge will be open daily from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is accessible to all passengers for an admission… Read the full press release

Swissport international opens second Aspire lounge at Manchester Airport

Zurich, Switzerland, 2022-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport international is further expanding its lounge business in the UK with the opening the second Aspire lounge at Manchester Airport on 1 February 2022. The new lounge complements the innovations in travel technology and state-of-the-art facilities of Terminal 2 with the modern design and comfort of… Read the full press release

Accor announces strategic partnership SIXT

SIXT and Accor have agreed a multi-year strategic partnership When booking a rental car from SIXT, customers will now earn points for the ALL – Accor Live Limitless loyalty program. Regine Sixt, Senior Executive President International Marketing, Sixt SE: “I am delighted to be working with Accor. This strategic partnership is the alliance of two… Read the full press release

Swoop starts services between Abbotsford International Airport and Los Cabos International Airport

Abbotsford, BC, 2022-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (January 31, 2021), Swoop, Canada’s leading ultra-low cost airline, celebrated its first flight between Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) and Los Cabos International Airport (SJD). The ultra-low-cost airline’s inaugural service took off from Abbotsford at 9:00 a.m. PST and is scheduled to arrive at 2:55pm local time…. Read the full press release

British Airways expands codeshare agreement with Loganair

British Airways and Loganair have today announced a major expansion of their codeshare agreement, offering more choice and connectivity for customers travelling across the UK London, UK, 2022-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The expansion to 18 new routes will now give British Airways’ customers access to 38 of Loganair’s UK routes, meaning that customers… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines announces codeshare expansion with Finnair

SEATTLE, WA, 2022-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines has announced today (Feb. 1, 2022) a significant codeshare expansion with our European oneworld partner Finnair, the latest in a series of partnership expansions for Alaska since joining the global alliance in March 2021. Beginning now, Finnair passengers can book connecting flights through Seattle – our hometown… Read the full press release

Chryssa Westerlund appointed executive vice president and chief revenue officer of The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority

Washington DC, USA, 2022-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority announced Thursday that Chryssa Westerlund has been named executive vice president and chief revenue officer, responsible for airline business development, marketing and consumer strategy, concessions, commercial parking, corporate communications and government affairs for Reagan National and Dulles International airports, the Dulles… Read the full press release

voco The Tiger Hotel in Columbia, Missouri opens its doors to guests

The voco Brand Brings IHG’s Trusted Quality to One of Columbia’s Most Notable and Iconic Landmarks Denham, United Kingdom, 2022-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotel & Resorts announces the opening of voco The Tiger Hotel in Columbia, Missouri, the brand’s fourth location in the Americas and first in the Midwest region. Modern comfort meets historic… Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of voco The Bank Johannesburg Rosebank

Denham, United Kingdom, 2022-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has opened voco The Bank Johannesburg Rosebank – the first voco property in Africa. As one of IHG’s newest hotel brands, voco combines the reassurance of a global brand with the informality and charm of an individual hotel…. Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resorts plans to expand its Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio with over 50 hotels in 24 countries in 2022

Denham, United Kingdom, 2022-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts has a rich and long-standing heritage in the world of luxury hospitality, which at more than 400 hotels and 100,000 rooms is one of the largest in the industry*. Its Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio is projected to debut over 50 hotels in 24… Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of avid hotels’ 50th property — avid hotel Ft. Lauderdale Airport – Cruise

IHG Hotels & Resorts’ disruptor brand, avid hotels sees continued growth and strong pipeline Denham, United Kingdom, 2022-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — avid hotels – part of IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) – today (01 FEBRUARY 2022) announced its 50th property with avid hotel Ft. Lauderdale Airport – Cruise, located in one of Florida’s in-demand travel… Read the full press release

Redesigned Pink Pepper Restaurant at the Steigenberger Parkhotel Düsseldorf opens on 1 February 2022

Michelin star chef Benjamin Kriegel promises culinary highlights in a revamped restaurant Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2022-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The Königsallee, or “Kö” for short, is Düsseldorf’s principal high-end shopping street. From 1 February 2022, the area will boast a new culinary stop-off point when the Pink Pepper Restaurant at the Steigenberger… Read the full press release

Ryanair’s special seat sale for Valentine’s: Roses are red, adventure is great, you should try flying solo – you don’t need a date!

DUBLIN, Ireland, 2022-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — With the most romantic day of the year looming, Ryanair is spreading the love with the launch of its special seat sale for proud singletons looking for a ride this Valentine’s. With fares from just €16.99, solo travellers can treat themselves to a break in one of… Read the full press release

Three special Air Canada charter flights to transport Team Canada to the Beijing 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games

MONTREAL, CANADA, 2022-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada’s flight AC2201 today (Jan. 26, 2022) from Vancouver to Beijing marks the first of three special charter flights transporting Team Canada to the Beijing 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. The airline also named its Team Air Canada athlete ambassadors and outlined its comprehensive program in support of Team Canada’s… Read the full press release

TFE Hotels unveils a new high-end marketing campaign filmed in Australia’s first hotel sky lobby at A by Adina Sydney

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 2022-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — TFE Hotels has cemented its positioning of A by Adina as a premium brand with the release of a new high-end marketing campaign designed to evoke an emotional connection with guests. The ‘And…breathe’ campaign – designed by We Are Unity in collaboration with TFE Hotels – launches… Read the full press release

The 82-guest Viking Osiris, Viking’s newest ship for the Nile River, touched the water for the first time

Arrival of Viking Osiris in Summer 2022 Builds on Viking’s Commitment to Egypt Los Angeles, CA, 2022-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking® (www.viking.com) today (January 27, 2022) announced its newest ship for the Nile River—the 82-guest Viking Osiris—was “floated out,” marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water…. Read the full press release

Free rides across all Metrolink lines in southern California on Transit Equity Day, February 4, 2022

LOS ANGELES, CA, 2022-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Today ( January 28, 2022), the Metrolink Board of Directors approved free rides across all Metrolink lines on Transit Equity Day, February 4. Metrolink invites everyone to take a seat, any seat aboard Metrolink on the anniversary of Rosa Parks’ birthday. Ms. Parks’ refusal to give… Read the full press release

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts expands with a new stand-alone residential opening in Kamala on the island of Phuket, Thailand

The Exclusive Development on the West Coast of Phuket Island will Mark Rosewood’s First Standalone Residence in Asia Pacific. Phuket, Thailand, 2022-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce Rosewood Residences Kamala, the first branded residential project in Kamala on the island of Phuket, Thailand. Located next to one of… Read the full press release

Customer service, hospitality, security jobs available at Manchester Airport’s Jobs Fair which starts on 10 February 2022

Jobs fair will be held on Thursday 10th February Hundreds of roles available at Manchester Airport, including 500 in security Other roles include customer services and hospitality positions Recruitment drive comes after travel restrictions were eased, with a range of benefits on offer to MAG employees To book a place visit the Jobs Fair’s Eventbrite page Manchester, UK,… Read the full press release

Louis Cella and Bill Ott will be inducted into the Arkansas Tourism Hall of Fame during the 48th annual Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism

LITTLE ROCK, AR, 2022-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Louis Cella and Bill Ott will be inducted into the Arkansas Tourism Hall of Fame during a noon luncheon on Monday, Feb. 28, during the 48th annual Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism. The conference will be held in Fayetteville Feb. 27 through March 1. The Hall… Read the full press release

Finnair announces the proposals made by its Shareholders’ Nomination Board for its AGM on 24 March 2022

Vantaa, Finland, 2022-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Number of members of the Board of Directors  The Shareholders’ Nomination Board proposes to the AGM 2022 to be held on 24 March 2022 that the number of members of the Board of Directors would be confirmed as eight. Composition of the Board of Directors  The current members of Finnair’s Board of Directors are Tiina Alahuhta-Kasko,… Read the full press release

The new marketing campaign of ALL – Accor Live Limitless, the loyalty program and Accor’s booking platform, features famous players of Paris Saint-Germain football club

Paris, France, 2022-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — In its latest marketing campaign, ALL – Accor Live Limitless has reinvented the rules of football. Tables have turned and the players of Paris Saint-Germain have given the referee a card: a golden card that leads him off the field to experience the ALL reward and loyalty… Read the full press release

Sarah Derry promoted to the position of Chief Executive Officer Accor Pacific in effect as of 1 February 2022

Paris, France, 2022-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Accor is pleased to announce Sarah Derry is appointed to the role of Chief Executive Officer Accor Pacific, effective 1 February 2022. Sarah is currently Senior Vice President Talent and Culture and joined Accor in 2017 after having owned and operated her own successful business for over… Read the full press release

easyJet announces plans to here 1000 new pilots with an ad campaign focused on challenging gendered stereotypes

New ad campaign is designed to attract more diverse candidates and challenge stereotypes about becoming an airline pilot easyJet is re-launching its ‘Generation easyJet Pilot Training’ programme for the first time in two years since the start the Covid-19 pandemic A parent, former gymnast and DJ, who are also real life easyJet pilots, are the… Read the full press release

Children’s newspaper First News made available to all UK passengers onboard easyJet

easyJet is partnering with award-winning children’s newspaper First News, offering all UK passengers a free subscription to the digital newspaper when they fly The offer will be available to passengers from 7th February in time for February half-term, to keep kids engaged and entertained on board  Thousands of families are set to jet off this half… Read the full press release

New report by PATA and Vynn Capital: digital transformation can drive faster recovery for the travel industry and make it more resilient

BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2022-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The travel and tourism industry can accelerate travel recovery and become more resilient by adopting technology solutions according to a new report released today (January 27, 2022) by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and Vynn Capital, a Southeast Asia based venture capital firm. The report, The… Read the full press release

Swissport to open 180 new jobs for its operations at Cologne Bonn Airport as part of Eurowings contract

Zurich, Switzerland, 2022-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport in Germany has won a major contract from Eurowings at the airline’s home base at Cologne Bonn Airport. The cooperation covers passenger services and aircraft turnaround coordination and will start this summer. For the new contract, Swissport will hire approximately 180 new employees. The new contract… Read the full press release