Monthly Archives: March 2022

Spirit Charitable Foundation holds successful annual golf event Spirit Open

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MIRAMAR, Fla., 2022-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The Spirit Open is back! After a two-year hiatus, Spirit Airlines Team Members, aviation industry professionals and community leaders hit the links at The Spirit Charitable Foundation’s fifth annual golf event. Together, the Foundation raised more than $1.5 million for nonprofit organizations, surpassing the previous $1 million highpoint raised from The… Read the full press release

British Airways becomes the first airline in the world to use SAF produced on a commercial scale in the UK

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British Airways becomes the first airline in the world to use sustainable aviation fuel (“SAF”) produced on a commercial scale in the UK after signing a multi-year agreement with Phillips 66 Limited SAF is produced from sustainable sources such as waste gases, crop and forestry residues, household and commercial waste and used cooking oil, and… Read the full press release

Belfast City Airport welcomes Emerald Airlines’ services to Birmingham

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Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2022-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Emerald Airlines, exclusive operator of Aer Lingus Regional, today (24 Mar 2022) commences its services from Belfast City Airport, with its inaugural flight from Belfast City to Birmingham departing this morning, 24th March, at 06:50 AM. The first phase of services will commence today, 24th March 2022,… Read the full press release

Qatar Duty Free the Official Partner of Commercial Bank Qatar Masters 2022

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The award-winning retailer is offering a grand prize of USD $155,000 to any participating golfer who hits a Hole-in-One on the third hole DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Duty Free (QDF), the Official Partner of the popular Commercial Bank Qatar Masters 2022, is thrilled to participate at this year’s golf tournament… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways announces ‘Fly and Win’ promotion winners

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‘Fly and Win’ promotion by the award-winning airline changes the life of a UK-based Filipino nurse forever DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — A nurse from the United Kingdom has won first prize in Qatar Airways’ ‘Fly and Win’ campaign; becoming a US dollar millionaire overnight. Two other lucky prize winners, from Kenya… Read the full press release

Alaska Air Cargo adds two Boeing 737-800 aircraft to its fleet

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Alaska Air Cargo will convert two Alaska Airlines passenger jets to an all-freight aircraft for cargo service in 2023 Five dedicated 737 freighters to meet cargo demand across the Alaska network  NEW YORK, NY, 2022-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Air Cargo announced today (March 24, 2022) it will add two Boeing 737-800 aircraft… Read the full press release

Alaska Air Group extends co-branded credit card agreement with Bank of America

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Continues Longstanding Relationship Through 2030   Expanded Partnership will Further Drive Credit Card Acquisition and Loyalty  Strengthened Benefits to be Introduced in the Second Half of 2022  New York, NY, 2022-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) and Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) today (March 24, 2022) announced an extension of… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific collaborates with the Hong Kong Polytechnic University as it relaunches its Cadet Pilot training programme

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Hong Kong’s home carrier is looking to recruit and train more than 800 local cadet pilots by 2025 HongKong, China, 2022-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific is relaunching its Cadet Pilot training programme in a new collaboration with the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) that aims to further enhance Hong Kong’s reputation as a… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines offers customers more flexibility, choice, and rewards through Wanna Get Away Plus™

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New fare offers more options, more flexibility, more rewards Dallas, TX, 2022-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines is excited to announce Wanna Get Away Plus™, a new fare that joins Wanna Get Away®, Anytime, and Business Select® in the Company’s fare product lineup. This fare will be available to Customers late in the… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines inaugurates new Technical Operations complex at Denver International Airport

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Southwest Airlines opens new $100 million maintenance facility as it lays foundation to support long-term growth, vision, and bringing more Mile High Heart to the Denver community DALLAS, TX, 2022-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Mar 24, 2022) is celebrating the completion of a major infrastructure investment to support its… Read the full press release

Coming soon: Cornell University ‘Sustainable Tourism Destination Management’ Online Course Program, in partnership with the Travel Foundation

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BRISTOL, UK, 2022-Mar-28 — /Travel PR News — An online course program developed by Cornell University in partnership with the Travel Foundation will be the first-of-its-kind to equip destination professionals with new knowledge and skills urgently needed to manage tourism in the 21st Century. The comprehensive, 40-hour course is borne out of analysis from the… Read the full press release

Hotel Nikko Bali Turns Sustainability into Action by Joining the Earth Hour

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Nusa Dua-Bali, Indonesia, 2022-Mar-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Hotel Nikko Bali Benoa Beach turning sustainability into action by switching off the non-essential light for one hour from 8:30 p.m. to celebrate the annual global event of Earth Hour on 26th March 2022. Whilst, the light was off for one hour, the in-house guests were gathered… Read the full press release

Namibia’s New Bucket List Safari Secret – Onguma Camp Kala

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  Etosha National Park, Namibia, 2022-Mar-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Onguma Camp Kala to Open in November 2022. This week, Namibia celebrated 32 years of independence, with its tourism offering growing each year.  November 2022 will see a new high-end lodge opening on the eastern border of the famous Etosha National Park called Onguma… Read the full press release

Explore Magical Zimbabwe with Great Plains’ newest safari camps, Mpala Jena and Tembo Plains Camp

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LONDON, 2022-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Great Plains, the tourism conservation organisation founded in 2006 by National Geographic filmmakers and National Geographic Explorers-in-residence Dereck and Beverly Joubert, is delighted to announce the opening of two Zimbabwe camps for the Spring 2022 season. Mpala Jena Camp, which sits within the Zambezi National Park near Victoria Falls,… Read the full press release

Five Reasons Why Uganda Should Be Your Surprise African Safari Choice

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By Kizito Juma, safari operator Entebbe Uganda, 2022-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Uganda has just launched a new tourism campaign, “Explore Uganda – The Pearl of Africa.” When it comes to safaris and more, Uganda is indeed a ‘Pearl’ of a discovery. While people often think of Tanzania, Kenya and South Africa as likely… Read the full press release

New General Manager Announced at Hilton Lake Como, Italy

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London, 2022-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Matthias Welzel has been named as the new General Manager of Hilton Lake Como. Located in the heart of the city of Como, the 170-room Hilton property opened in 2018 and is privately owned by the Limonta family. The hotel originated as the site of the Tintoria Subalpina… Read the full press release

Emirates announces fourteen weekly services from Dubai to Melbourne

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Airline ramps up services to Melbourne to meet the demand for international travel following borders re-opening Twice daily flights, served by the flagship A380 aircraft, will provide more than 1,000 seats a day to the Victorian capital Emirates’ Australian operations will soar to 42 weekly flights, with the airline continuing to reaffirm its commitment to… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Tianjin appoints Simon Song as its Director of Food and Beverage and Culinary Operations

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Tianjin, China, 2022-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Tianjin announces the appointment of a Four Seasons veteran to its executive Planning Committee – Simon Song as its Director of Food and Beverage and Culinary Operations. “We are delighted to welcome Simon, given his demonstrated professionalism and impactful management with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts for over six years,” says Julien Carralero, General Manager of Four… Read the full press release

Hyatt Place and Hyatt House hotels continue expansion with 48 new hotels to open across the Americas in 2022 and 2023

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With strong RevPAR acceleration in 2021, Hyatt Place and Hyatt House brands are well positioned to respond to growing travel demand in the Americas CHICAGO, IL, 2022-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (March 23, 2022) that Hyatt Place and Hyatt House hotels in the Americas continue to outperform in leisure,… Read the full press release

SAS announces departure of its CFO, Magnus Örnberg

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Today, SAS Executive Vice President and CFO, Magnus Örnberg announced that he will leave SAS in the spring of 2022 Stockholm, Sweden, 2022-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — “I want to thank Magnus for his great efforts for SAS. I regret that Magnus chooses to leave and wish him well on his future endeavours”, says… Read the full press release

IATA launches IATA Recommended Practice Per-Passenger CO2 Calculation Methodology

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Geneva, Switzerland, 2022-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the launch of the IATA Recommended Practice Per-Passenger CO2 Calculation Methodology. IATA’s Methodology, using verified airline operational data, provides the most accurate calculation methodology for the industry to quantify CO2 emissions per passenger for a specific flight. As travelers, corporate… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines announces new routes at Newark with daily nonstop flights to Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Oakland and Pittsburgh

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MIRAMAR, Fla., 2022-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Summer travel is getting easier for Guests booking to/from northern New Jersey with the announcement of new, nonstop flight options serving destinations stretching from coast to coast. Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) today (March 23, 2022) announced four new routes at Newark (EWR) with daily nonstop flights to Indianapolis… Read the full press release

Booking Holdings releases its inaugural Climate Action Plan

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Booking Holdings Also Publishes Its Third Annual Sustainability Report NORWALK, Conn., 2022-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (March 22, 2022), Booking Holdings released its inaugural Climate Action Plan, the first of its kind for any global online travel company. The Climate Action Plan functions as a strategic framework for how Booking Holdings intends to… Read the full press release

George Best Belfast City Airport welcomes Flybe’s 12 new routes

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Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2022-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Flybe Ltd, one of the UK’s newest airlines, has confirmed 12 new routes from George Best Belfast City Airport, with seats on sale now at www.flybe.com. The airline will operate services from Belfast City to Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds Bradford, London Heathrow, Amsterdam, Edinburgh, East Midlands, Manchester, Southampton, Aberdeen,… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways All Set to Participate in FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Final Draw Event

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The draw will take place in Doha to decide the final groups for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Football fans from around the world can look forward to cheering on their team of choice with the airline’s unique FIFA World Cup™ travel packages, inclusive of match tickets, flights and accommodation DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Mar-24 —… Read the full press release

Tips to lower costs for holiday homeowners amid cost-of-living crisis

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LONDON, UK, 2022-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ —We’re currently in a cost-of-living crisis. Living costs are rising at their fastest rate in 30 years; a typical domestic energy bill will rise by about £700 a year in April; National Insurance tax expected to jump to 1.25 percent, and inflation to climb above seven percent this… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Privilege Club adopts Avios as its reward currency

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Members can now benefit from a wide range of guaranteed award seats and competitive prices for redemption tickets with Qatar Airways Privilege Club From 23-31 March, members can enjoy bonus Avios when booking their next flight using Cash + Avios DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways announces that Privilege Club has… Read the full press release

Ride the Waves Maldives-Style with Gnarly New Surf Packages at Gili Lankanfushi Maldives

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London, UK, 2022-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Gili Lankanfushi, the pioneer of sustainable, barefoot luxury in the Maldives, is giving guests a chance to surf like a pro with a series of new packages this season. Offering a variety of year-round white-water experiences for adults and children aged six and up, Gili Lankanfushi is a… Read the full press release

LEADING MIDSCALE FRANCHISOR CHOICE HOTELS EMEA EMBARKS ON BRAND REFRESH REFLECTING EVOLVING GUEST REQUIREMENTS

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Brand refresh underway following independent research to understand post pandemic guest requirements Brand Refresh comes as Choice Hotels celebrates the 50th anniversary of its first hotel in Europe opening Comfort, Clarion and Quality to be refreshed and Choice Hotels Sleep brand to enter EMEA for the first time Comfort refresh underway with arrival of updated… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport announces 2022 summer schedule with flights to 26 destinations

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Shannon, Ireland, 2022-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Holiday options from Shannon Airport are receiving a boost with a bumper summer season in store at the airport which will see flights to 26 destinations with 108 weekly departures. The launch of Shannon Airport’s summer schedule is getting off to a flying start with four destinations to… Read the full press release