Daily Archives: July 19, 2023

IATA Announces Inaugural World Safety and Operations Conference in Hanoi, Vietnam to Drive Safer and More Efficient Aviation Operations

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Geneva, Switzerland, 2023-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the inaugural World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC) will take place in Hanoi, Vietnam, 19-21 September 2023 under the theme “Leadership in Action: Driving Safer and More Efficient Operations.” Vietnam Airlines will be the host airline. The event brings together the… Read the full press release

Swissport Cyprus Extends Contract with British Airways for Airport Ground Services at Larnaca International Airport

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Larnaca, Cyprus, 2023-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport Cyprus secured a contract extension with its long-standing partner, British Airways, for airport ground services at Larnaca International Airport (LCA). The contract, which dates to 2008, covers complete airport ground services. Swissport also offers lounge hospitality for airline’s passengers at Larnaca’s airport. Swissport, the largest airport… Read the full press release

DER Touristik and Lufthansa Group Partner to Expand Sustainable Aviation Fuel Usage in Tourism

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DER Touristik is the first major tour operator to purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from Lufthansa Group Contribution to the reduction of CO₂ emissions from vacation trips New offers in the DERTOUR Magalog “Conscious Travel” with SAF share for flights Cologne, Germany, 2023-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ — In order to meet the challenges in… Read the full press release

Emirates SkyCargo Sees 20% Surge in Flower Shipments for Wedding Season

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Flower shipments jump by 20% YoY as the peak period for weddings begin Dubai, UAE, 2023-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ — As it warms up in the Northern Hemisphere, Emirates SkyCargo is scaling up its cool chain capacity for perishables, preparing for a busy summer season of weddings and outdoor events. As the demand for… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental Announces New Luxury Hotel and Residences in Miami’s Prestigious Brickell Key Neighborhood

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Hong Kong, 2023-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental has announced an agreement to manage a new Mandarin Oriental hotel and branded residences in Brickell Key, Miami one of the city’s most prestigious neighbourhoods. The new Mandarin Oriental, Miami and The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Miami are set to open in 2030 and will… Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resorts Welcomes RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka to Vignette Collection

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RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka has joined the IHG Hotels & Resorts’ system on 30 June 2023, making it IHG’s largest hotel in Japan and its seventh hotel in Osaka Guests can now book RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka at ihg.com and enjoy the benefits of IHG’s award-winning IHG One Rewards loyalty program Renderings released today show how Osaka’s… Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resorts to Introduce Vignette Collection Luxury & Lifestyle Brand to Phnom Penh in 2027

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Partnership with Odom Living Co. Ltd will introduce one-of-a-kind Luxury & Lifestyle brand to Cambodia’s capital city in 2027 Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 2023-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts announces a partnership with Odom Living Co., Ltd. to introduce Vignette Collection to Phnom Penh in 2027. Located in the heart of Cambodia’s bustling capital, the… Read the full press release

British Airways Enhances Avios Collection with Ancillary Purchases and Cash-based Rewards

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The way British Airways Executive Club Members collect Avios is transforming from 18 October 2023, offering Members a transparent, consistent and simplified way to collect Avios Under the new collection model, Members can earn up to nine Avios per £1 spent, depending on their Tier status From the same date, additional enhancements will allow Members to… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Honors the Best at Concacaf Gold Cup 2023 as Official Airline Partner

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Taking place from 24 June – 16 July, the airline celebrated the thrilling finals of this prestigious tournament, which was hosted in Canada and the U.S. Qatar Airways cabin crew were present on-ground, commemorating the finalists with their winner and runner-up medals DOHA, Qatar, 2023-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways presented its world-class… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Soars to Toulouse, Expanding French Network

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The award-winning airline continues its global expansion, making Toulouse its fourth destination in France The national carrier of the State of Qatar will operate three weekly flights to Toulouse on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays DOHA, Qatar, 2023-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has begun its new direct service from Doha, Qatar to Toulouse,… Read the full press release