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Alaska Air Group orders eight new E175 aircraft exclusively for Alaska Airlines under Capacity Purchase Agreement with Horizon Air

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Farnborough, United Kingdom, 2022-Jul-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Air Group announced plans to grow its regional fleet with an order of eight new additional E175 jets and options for 13 more. The E175 aircraft will fly exclusively for Alaska Airlines under a Capacity Purchase Agreement (CPA) with Horizon Air. The value of the contract,… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines announces the addition of new Pilot and Flight Attendant crew base at George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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About 150 Pilots and 300 Flight Attendants to be based in Houston MIRAMAR, FL, 2022-Jul-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Three months after announcing the addition of an aircraft maintenance facility and 50 new jobs in Houston, Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) today (July 19, 2022) announced it’s going even bigger with the addition of a new Pilot and… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways presented its Special Boeing 777 FIFA World Cup™ Livery Aircraft at Farnborough International Airshow 2022

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Equipped with the World’s Best Business Class, the airline’s B777-300 FIFA livery aircraft has taken centre stage at the aviation spectacular  DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Jul-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, Official Partner and the Official Airline of FIFA, is showcasing a specially-branded Boeing 777 aircraft painted in FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ livery, at… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways offers additional all-inclusive FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ travel packages

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Qatar Airways offers additional all-inclusive travel packages for football fans including the Final and Semi-Finals Fans can secure their match tickets, flights and accommodation by visiting: qatarairways.com/FIFA2022 Doha, Qatar, 2022-Jul-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways ramps up all-inclusive FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ travel packages for fans to secure their place in world football’s… Read the full press release

IHG® Hotels & Resorts announces signing of InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest

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IHG continues the expansion of its luxury & lifestyle growth in Europe with InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest set to open early 2023 Denham, United Kingdom, 2022-Jul-21 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® Hotels & Resorts (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is proud to announce the signing of InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest, marking the… Read the full press release

Hotel Indigo expands offering in New York City with the opening of Hotel Indigo Flushing

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Denham, United Kingdom, 2022-Jul-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Hotel Indigo, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Luxury & Lifestyle Collection, has expanded its offering in New York City with the brand’s second opening this year and its fourth property overall in the city. Hotel Indigo Flushing is minutes from Flushing Main Street – an ideal location to… Read the full press release

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants to open Kimpton Aysla Mallorca, its first resort hotel in Europe

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Denham, United Kingdom, 2022-Jul-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Luxury & Lifestyle Collection, announces its first resort hotel in Europe will open later this summer. Located in Mallorca, Kimpton Aysla Mallorca will be open year-round, emulating a sanctuary of luxury and wellness and representing an… Read the full press release

Cornwall Airport Newquay welcomes Eastern Airways’ introduction of additional mid-day flights to London Gatwick

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Eastern Airways have increased capacity on one of their main routes from London Gatwick to Cornwall Airport Newquay over the busy summer holiday period. Cornwall, England, 2022-Jul-21 — /Travel PR News/ — A recent study undertaken by Eastern Airways show that the Cornwall Airport Newquay – London Gatwick route is used by almost 60% of… Read the full press release

Cornwall Airport Newquay welcomes Edelweiss’ new route between Newquay and Zurich

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Cornwall Airport Newquay welcomes a brand new airline partner, Edelweiss, to operate weekly, direct flights to and from Zurich this summer. Cornwall, England, 2022-Jul-21 — /Travel PR News/ — From the historic old town to the young and vibrant Zurich-West, from the inviting blue waters of Lake Zurich to snow-capped mountains – there are plenty… Read the full press release

Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin celebrates its 25th anniversary with special events on 23-28 August

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TWO LEGENDS CELEBRATE LANDMARK ANNIVERSARIES Berlin, Germany, 2022-Jul-21 — /Travel PR News/ — While the 125th anniversary of Kempinski Hotels has been celebrated in all of the group’s hotels worldwide since April, the 25th anniversary of Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin is imminent. From the birthday on 23 August, until the following weekend, the first quarter… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Amman voted #1 Top City Hotel in Jordan by Travel + Leisure readers

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Four Seasons Hotel Amman ranked #1 Top City Hotel in Jordan Amman, Jordan, 2022-Jul-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Amman has once again cemented its position as Jordan’s top luxury destination, taking home a 2022 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Award. Every year Travel + Leisure readers vote for their favorite hotels, resorts, airlines, cruise lines, tour operators… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts announces the appointment of Gilbert Ghostine to its Board of Directors

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Firmenich CEO recognized for impressive track record of strategic growth and purpose-driven initiatives Toronto, Canada, 2022-Jul-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world’s leading luxury hospitality company, today (July 18, 2022) announced the appointment of Firmenich CEO Gilbert Ghostine to its Board of Directors, representing long-term shareholder Cascade Investment. With more than… Read the full press release

Mei Ume at Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival with festive menu and mooncakes this September

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London at Ten Trinity Square, 2022-Jul-20 — /Travel PR News/ — This September, Mei Ume, the Chinese and Japanese restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square will celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival with the launch of its festive menu and intricately hand-crafted mooncakes. One of the most important dates in the Chinese calendar, the festival celebrates the… Read the full press release

Marine Ecology Enhancement Fund and Fisheries Enhancement Fund support twelve projects with over HK$13 million

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HONG KONG, CHINA, 2022-Jul-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Twelve projects have received a total of over HK$13 million from the independent Marine Ecology Enhancement Fund (MEEF) and Fisheries Enhancement Fund (FEF) for a 12-month period from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023. The funded projects are managed and conducted by universities, research organisations,… Read the full press release

Kentucky Travel Industry Association joins The American Hotel & Lodging Association

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54 Lodging Associations Now AHLA Members WASHINGTON DC, USA, 2022-Jul-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today (July 18, 2022) announced it has welcomed the Kentucky Travel Industry Association (KTIA) as a new member. KTIA is dedicated to serving the interests of Kentucky’s travel industry through four service cornerstones:… Read the full press release

Finavia increases number of electric car charging stations at Helsinki Airport parking areas

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Vantaa, Finland, 2022-Jul-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Finavia has increased the number of charging stations for electric cars in the parking areas of Helsinki Airport. There are nearly 350 charging stations for electric cars available for passengers in the parking areas of Helsinki Airport. “There are charging stations in each of our parking halls,… Read the full press release

TFE Hotels welcomes Brian Delaney as its Chief Financial Officer

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 2022-Jul-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Australian International Hotel Company, TFE Hotels, has announced the appointment of Brian Delaney to their executive leadership team in the role of Chief Financial Officer. The appointment comes as TFE Hotels continues its global expansion with the SE Asian debut of Adina Singapore Orchard this month; the… Read the full press release

AGS Airports and NHS Scotland secure £10.1 million funding from UKRI’s Future Flight Challenge to deliver UK’s first medical distribution network using drones

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Aberdeen, UK, 2022-Jul-20 — /Travel PR News/ — A consortium led by AGS Airports in partnership with NHS Scotland to deliver what will be the UK’s first medical distribution network using drones has secured £10.1 million in funding from the Future Flight Challenge at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). It is the second successful round… Read the full press release

Silversea Cruises® expands its fleet with its fifth expedition ship Silver Endeavour℠

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One of the world’s most luxurious expedition ships, Silver Endeavour is designed specifically to take travellers to both Polar Regions MONACO, 2022-Jul-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Silversea Cruises® today (July 18, 2022) welcomes Silver Endeavour℠ to its fleet—one of the world’s most luxurious expedition ships. The fifth expedition ship in its fleet of 11, Silver Endeavour strengthens Silversea’s… Read the full press release

Radisson Hotel Group announces the opening of Radisson RED Oslo Økern

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Radisson RED opens new sustainable design hotel in Oslo Brussels/Oslo, 2022-Jul-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Set in one of Northern Europe’s leading, sustainability-focused locations, Radisson RED Oslo Økern has opened its doors. The music, art, design, and fashion inspired hotel, features a unique rooftop experience complete with a bar, outdoor terrace, and impressive city… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport’s Community Network brings back Dragons’ Den competition

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Competition is open to Year 9 and Year 10 pupils from schools across Manchester and Cheshire Competition for young entrepreneurs resumes after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic Pupils compete to win a VIP theatre evening out and will raise cash for charity in the process Manchester, UK, 2022-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ —… Read the full press release

easyJet introduces new dedicated customer hotline for families with young children

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New family customer helpline launched to serve 1.55 million families flying this summer Airline easyJet has invested in more customer service staff than ever before – recruiting an additional 350 call centre staff and opening a new call centre in Milan A new dedicated customer hotline for families with young children has been introduced should… Read the full press release

Hyatt welcomes Eben Hewitt as its Chief Information Office

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Technology thought leader joins Hyatt’s commercial services leadership team to oversee technology, enterprise applications and cybersecurity CHICAGO, IL, 2022-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (July 18, 2022) announced the appointment of Eben Hewitt as Hyatt’s Chief Information Officer, effective July 18. Hewitt will oversee Technology, Enterprise Applications and Cybersecurity for… Read the full press release

easyJet signs Letter of Intent with Airbus to support development of carbon removal solutions

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Latest IPCC report describes carbon dioxide removal as essential to addressing climate change  Governments to recognise and incentivise contribution of negative emissions technologies to achieve net-zero targets London, UK, 2022-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Airbus to support the development of carbon removal technology and explore… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport to support project accelerating introduction of zero emissions aircraft

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London, UK, 2022-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The UK Government has awarded £9.5m to a British consortium to build world first advanced electric flight ecosystem. The project will include demonstrator flights of Vertical Aerospace’s electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft between Bristol Airport and another airfield in the region – and a simulation… Read the full press release

Aircompany Armenia and Georgian Airlines expand cargo fleet with 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters

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FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom, 2022-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ —Boeing [NYSE: BA], Aircompany Armenia and its partner company Georgian Airlines, today (July 18, 2022 ) announced an order for three 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF) as part of the group’s plan to add more dedicated cargo airplanes to its operations in the Caucasus region. “We are… Read the full press release

Boeing becomes a founding member of the University of Sheffield’s Energy Innovation Centre (EIC)

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Boeing has become a founding member of the University of Sheffield’s Energy Innovation Centre (EIC) to drive the development of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) This gives Boeing access to the first-of-its-kind in the UK SAF research centre and other key research facilities to help move toward more sustainable aviation  It marks another key partnership for… Read the full press release

Boeing expands presence in China with its first comprehensive materials-management solution contract with GAMECO

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The contract expands Boeing’s regional presence as the first Integrated Materials Management partnership in mainland China DALLAS, TX, 2022-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Guangzhou Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Co., Ltd. (GAMECO) signed a 5-year Integrated Materials Management (IMM) program contract. The agreement marks the first time Boeing will provide a comprehensive… Read the full press release

Boeing and University of Cambridge announce new research project to accelerate decarbonization of aviation industry

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Partnership focuses on accelerating sustainable aviation technology insights Commitment further advances original partnership where Boeing helped develop technology maturity assessments for AIA modelling efforts FARNBOROUGH, UK, 2022-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (July 18, 2022) Boeing [NYSE: B.A.] announced that they have committed to advancing their partnership with the University of Cambridge on the… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways presents its state-of-the-art passenger aircraft at the Farnborough International Airshow

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The award-winning airline is showcasing its state-of-the-art passenger aircraft Boeing 787-9 with its new business class product, Boeing 777-300ER with special FIFA Livery, and Qatar Executive’s elegant private jet, the Gulfstream G650ER In an unprecedented move, the airline is set to significantly amend operations in November and December from  hub and spoke airline to a… Read the full press release