Monthly Archives: March 2023

Mazen Saleh Named General Manager of Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach: A Homecoming for the Hospitality Veteran

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Respected leader and Four Seasons success story returns to Palm Beach Island resort Palm Beach, U.S.A., 2023-Mar-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Mazen Saleh, a 20-year Four Seasons veteran and an adored-by-all leader, has been named General Manager of Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach, the iconic island’s award-winning Five Star, Five Diamond Resort. Mazen’s creative side and… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Firenze Welcomes Award-Winning Pizzeria Giovanni Santarpia for Summer 2023

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Florence, Italy, 2023-Mar-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Waiting for summer to begin, Four Seasons Hotel Firenze announces a new special guest at Trattoria Al Fresco: Pizzeria Giovanni Santarpia, the perfect combination of Neapolitan traditional pizza with the best Tuscan ingredients. Awarded by Gambero Rosso, one of the most renowned Italian restaurant guides, and included in the prestigious 50… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest Earns Prestigious Forbes Five-Star Rating

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Budapest, Hungary, 2023-Mar-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Forbes Travel Guide, the only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants and spas, announced its latest Star Awards on February 15, 2023. Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest earned the exquisite accolade of Five Star rating, being the only hotel in Hungary that received the highest designation, in addition… Read the full press release

Finavia and Vantaa Parish Union Partner to Offer Airport Chaplain Services at Helsinki Airport

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Vantaa, Finland, 2023-Mar-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Finavia and the Parish Union of Vantaa have signed a fixed-term cooperation agreement on Airport Chaplain services at Helsinki Airport. The Airport Chaplain serves passengers and those working at the airport, regardless of what their beliefs are. In addition to meeting people, the Airport Chaplain can also… Read the full press release

Helsinki Airport and SSP to Launch Food Court with Six New Restaurants in Summer 2023

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Vantaa, Finland, 2023-Mar-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Finavia will open a food court in the gate area of Helsinki Airport in collaboration with the leading restaurant service provider Select Service Partner Select Service Partner (SSP). The food court, which consist of six different restaurants, will be completed at Helsinki Airport in early summer 2023…. Read the full press release

MAG Airlines Announced as Official Airlines for MATTA Fair 2023: Unveil Exclusive Offers & Discounts

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Enjoy discount of up to 45% on Malaysia Airlines KLIA, 2023-Mar-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG)’s airlines, comprising Malaysia Airlines, Firefly, and MASwings, have been appointed as the official airlines for the forthcoming Malaysian Association Tour & Travel Agents (MATTA) Fair 2023. MATTA Fair visitors can look forward to a wide range of enticing… Read the full press release

The best (and worst) tourist attractions around the world

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London, United Kingdom, 2023-Mar-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Nobody wants to think ‘is this it?’ when arriving at a tourist attraction. But every traveller has experienced the disappointment of reality not living up to expectations at some point. With this in mind, Stasher, the luggage storage network, has ranked 99 global tourist attractions to… Read the full press release

Iberia and Repsol team up to offer sustainable aviation fuel to corporate clients for decarbonized business trips

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According to IATA, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) allows to reduce the C02 emissions up to 80% throughout their entire life cycle They are produced from waste (biofuels) and from the capture of C02 (e-fuels), thus promoting a circular economy and technological development Iberia and Repsol have been working on the production of these fuels, a… Read the full press release

dnata expands retail catering presence in Australia with new contract win

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Sunshine Coast, Australia, 2023-Mar-14 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has expanded its retail catering footprint in Australia. The company won a multi-year contract with the country’s newest airline, Bonza, to support its operations and services – including the delivery of the airline’s on-demand 100% Australian menu…. Read the full press release

Travel Through Time with Historic Environment Scotland’s Summer Events Program 2023

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Historic Environment Scotland announces summer events programme EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2023-Mar-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Over 1,000 years of history is set to come alive across many of Scotland’s most iconic historic attractions as Historic Environment Scotland (HES) launches its 2023 summer events programme. As part of this year’s fun packed programme, Easter sees the… Read the full press release

Radisson Blu Hotel Opens its Eighth Location in Riyadh, the Heart of Saudi Arabia’s Capital

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Brussels / Riyadh, 2023-Mar-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the opening of its eighth hotel in Riyadh, Radisson Blu Hotel, Riyadh Convention & Exhibition Center. This new addition forms an integral part of the Riyadh International Conference and Exhibition Center. Situated in the capital city of Saudi Arabia… Read the full press release

AirAsia Launches 10 Million FREE* Seats Mega Sale for Travel to Asia, Asia Pacific, and Beyond!

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Flights to domestic and international destinations as low as RM23* and RM60, respectively Fly to our long-haul destinations from just RM329* Newly launched routes to China starting from RM299* For booking from now till 19 March 2023 with travel period between 4 September 2023 and 13 Aug 2024 Sepang, Malaysia, 2023-Mar-14 — /Travel PR News/… Read the full press release

Charlotte Douglas International Airport Receives $32 Million for Concourse E Renovations Under Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

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Charlotte, NC, 2023-Mar-14 — /Travel PR News/ — CLT is receiving $32 million for Concourse E renovations from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Terminals Program through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The concourse modernization will include new carpet in gate areas, terrazzo flooring in main passenger circulation areas, new LED lighting, seating with integrated power, fresh paint,… Read the full press release

easyJet Celebrates Mother’s Day by Inspiring Young Girls to Pursue STEM Careers Through Behind-the-Scenes Workplace Tours

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This Mother’s Day, easyJet invited daughters to join their high-flying mothers at work in a bid to inspire the next generation of pilots, engineers and data scientists 10 year old Harriet joined pilot mum Debbie Thomas at Luton airport to explore the flight deck of an A320 easyJet aircraft and budding young maths whizz, Amaryllis… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport Implements Impressive Salary Hikes of Over 17% for Employees Despite Economic Challenges

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Budapest, Hungary, 2023-Mar-14 — /Travel PR News/ — It is important for Budapest Airport that the employees of the BUD group should be able to count on the company even in difficult economic circumstances, which is why the airport operator increased the salaries of its employees by an average of 13 percent last March and… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport’s Departure Lounge Gets a £4 Million Makeover with Revamped Brigg & Stow Bar Now Open for Business

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London, UK, 2023-Mar-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Marks the opening of the refurbished Brigg & Stow Bar at Bristol Airport. As part of a £4 million redevelopment of the Departure Lounge, the improvements to the lay-out of the bar will provide an enhanced customer experience for those travelling through the airport this year. Customers… Read the full press release

Nominations Open for 2023 IATA Diversity and Inclusion Awards Recognizing Outstanding Achievements in the Aviation Industry

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Geneva, Switzerland, 2023-Mar-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the opening of nominations for the 2023 IATA Diversity and Inclusion Awards. Nominations will be accepted from all individuals or organizations working in the aviation value chain and will close at 23:59 CET on 19 April 2023. The annual awards… Read the full press release

Brussels Airport honours airlines and partners at annual Aviation Awards for 2022 excellence

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Brussels, Belgium, 2023-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — On Wednesday evening, 8 March, according to annual tradition the Brussels Airport Aviation Awards were presented. With these awards, Brussels Airport wants to honour airlines and partners who in 2022 have excelled in the area of punctuality and performance, network development and safety and environment. 11 awards… Read the full press release

easyJet offers millions of winter 2024 seats with flights to 125 destinations now on sale

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Flights for easyJet’s winter 2024 schedule are now on sale with seats to 125 destinations from the UK available to book between 1 December 2023 and 23 March 2024 Customers can book early to get the best fares for next winter from the UK to the slopes of Europe or winter sun destinations including Tenerife,… Read the full press release

Aer Lingus flies Irish Oscar nominees and their families to Hollywood

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Dublin, Ireland, 2023-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Aer Lingus is proud to announce its support for Irish talent ahead of the Oscars which take place in Hollywood, Los Angeles, on Sunday, 12th March. Several members of the cast and crew from Irish nominated films and their families flew to Los Angeles courtesy of Aer… Read the full press release

Ethiopian Airlines announces direct flights to Karachi, Pakistan starting May 1st

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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2023-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines, the largest network operating carrier in Africa, has finalized preparations to launch direct flights to Karachi, Pakistan as of 01 May 2023. Ethiopian first served Karachi from July 1966 to December 1971, and resumed the service from June 1993 until July 2004. The upcoming… Read the full press release

Mitie wins contract to deliver waste management services at Bristol Airport

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Mitie has been awarded a new contract to deliver waste management services at Bristol Airport Sustainability is at the heart of the contract with Mitie embracing the circular economy to support the decarbonisation of waste management This contract builds on Mitie’s expertise in managing waste in the aviation sector, with similar contracts also being held… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines Launches Daily Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Top Florida Destinations

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Daily, nonstop flights to Fort Lauderdale and Orlando start today MIRAMAR, Fla., 2023-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Virginia is for travel lovers, and now there’s even more to love as Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) launches service at Norfolk International Airport (ORF). The carrier kicked off its new service with daily routes to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and Orlando (MCO),… Read the full press release

British Airways and American Airlines Unveil Bridge Bar at JFK Airport Terminal 8

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British Airways and American Airlines feature Betty Buzz and Aviation American Gin as part of their joint New York JFK Terminal 8 Greenwich LoungeTM experience It is the first time the beverage brands have come together, creating a one-of-a-kind experience with British Airways and American Airlines in the new Bridge Bar Lounge customers can enjoy a… Read the full press release

Belfast City Airport completes exterior reconfiguration for improved access and parking options for motorists and pedestrians

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Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2023-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Following a review of site access for motorists and pedestrians, a programme of exterior reconfiguration works have completed at George Best Belfast City Airport. The reconfiguration ensures improved traffic flow and access on site, and provides more choice for motorists when parking or picking up/dropping off… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways announces over seven new destinations at ITB Berlin 2023 trade show

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World’s Best Airline adds over 655 weekly flights to summer 2023 schedule compared to 2022 Qatar Airways also celebrated its new Formula 1® partnership, and the innovative technological adaption of the QVerse DOHA, Qatar, 2023-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways drew major attention on the opening day of ITB Berlin 2023, the world’s… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways marks International Women’s Day with first all-female freighter flight and week-long celebrations for female staff

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The activities included networking opportunities, aircraft hangar tours, and visits to the Integrated Operations Centre, simulator centre, leadership learning and health and wellness sessions and more Qatar Airways Cargo successfully conducted its first-ever all-female flight from Hamad International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport on 5th March Doha, Qatar, 2023-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines selects AWS as preferred cloud provider for digital transformation

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Southwest Airlines uses AWS to optimize operations, streamline infrastructure costs, and advance delivery of digital customer experiences SEATTLE, WA, 2023-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), announced that Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) has selected AWS as its preferred cloud provider as the airline advances… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines expands international options with new nonstop routes from Kansas City and Long Beach airports

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Airline publishes flight schedule through Nov. 4, 2023, offering up to 4,575 flights a day; Adds more international service from Kansas City, Mo.; Plus, Southwest goes to the Northwest from Long Beach with nonstop service to Boise, Idaho, and Portland, Ore.  DALLAS, TX, 2023-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is preparing… Read the full press release

Deutsche Hospitality Enhances H Rewards Loyalty Program with More Flexibility and Personalization for Over 200 Million Members, Introduces Next Generation IntercityHotel and Zleep Hotels Danish Design Concept

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Frankfurt am Main/Berlin, 2023-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Deutsche Hospitality announces comprehensive enhancements to its loyalty program, H Rewards, providing more flexibility, benefits and personalization to over 200 million members. Deutsche Hospitality introduces its partnership with Fritz Hansen, a leading Danish design company. The next generation IntercityHotel brand is being revealed with urban design,… Read the full press release