Erlanger, Ky., 2022-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada has confirmed it will resume nonstop service between CVG Airport and Toronto Pearson (YYZ) on May 1, 2022, after being suspended for nearly two years due to the pandemic. The twice daily flights are now available to book at aircanada.com. Flights depart CVG daily at 6:10… Read the full press release
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Indianapolis International Airport expects busy Spring Break Travel this March
Florida flights exceeding 2019 levels with 11,000 more seats in March 2022 INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 2022-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The Indianapolis International Airport (IND) anticipates a 31 percent overall increase in airline seat capacity this March compared to 2021, which will include the spring break periods for schools and universities across the state. The… Read the full press release
Pacific Asia Travel Association releases destination-specific reports for each of 39 destinations within the Asia Pacific region
BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2022-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — In follow up to the most recent release of the PATA “Asia Pacific Overall Visitor Forecasts 2022-2024” last week, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) today (February 24, 2022) announced the release of destination-specific reports for each of 39 destinations within the Asia Pacific region. Sponsored by Visa and with… Read the full press release
Swissport to provide airport ground services and air cargo handling for Philippines’ Cebu Pacific in Osaka (KIX) and Fukuoka (FUK)
Tokyo, Japan, 2022-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — With recent contract wins in Osaka (KIX) and Fukuoka (FUK), Swissport now supports Cebu Pacific, the Philippines’ leading low-cost airline, in an exclusive partnership at all Japanese stations. Swissport has been providing airport ground services and air cargo handling for Cebu Pacific in Japan since 2014. With… Read the full press release
UNWTO and the World Health Organization (WHO) call for the lifting of travel bans
Madrid, Spain, 2022-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have called for the lifting of travel bans as they do not provide added value and continue to contribute to economic and social stress. The two UN agencies agreed to collaborate on a global trust architecture… Read the full press release
Belfast City Airport announces AWARE as its new charity partner of the year
Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2022-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Belfast City Airport has appointed AWARE as its new charity partner of the year, aiming to raise vital funds to provide support to those affected by depression and ill mental health across Northern Ireland. Founded in 1996, AWARE, the only charity in Northern Ireland working exclusively… Read the full press release
Silversea Cruises® unveils details of its ultra-luxury cruise line Silver Nova℠ debuting on Summer 2023
Silver Nova’s innovative asymmetrical design and horizontal layout incorporates some of the most spacious suites at sea MONACO, 2022-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Silversea Cruises® unveils details of its highly anticipated collection of suites set to debut on Silver Nova℠ in Summer 2023. With 364 suites across 13 categories, Silver Nova – the first vessel in the… Read the full press release
Airport City Manchester starts construction on brand new 412-bedroom TRIBE hotel
Airport City Manchester has commenced work on the construction of a brand new 412-bedroom TRIBE hotel, which is the first of its kind in the UK. Manchester, UK, 2022-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Set in the heart of Airport City Manchester’s hotel district, TRIBE will be the third new hotel to be built at… Read the full press release
Manchester Airport’s Runway Visitor Park unveils new state of the art flight simulator
New, fully-interactive simulator provides immersive flying experience Prices start at just £6pp The simulator joins other well-loved attractions at the park including Concorde and other retired aircraft For more information see https://www.runwayvisitorpark.co.uk/ Manchester, UK, 2022-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Manchester Airport’s Runway Visitor Park is taking its guests closer to the skies than ever… Read the full press release
SFO announces opening of additional on-site COVID-19 testing location
New Worksite Labs location, now open in the International Terminal, offers evening appointments SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2022-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced the opening of an additional on-site COVID-19 testing location available to passengers and airport workers. The site, operated by Worksite Labs, is located in the Reflection… Read the full press release
SFO: Harvey Milk Terminal 1 the first airport in the world to earn LEED v4 Platinum certification
Airport’s newest terminal uses 60% less energy than comparable facilities SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2022-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced that Harvey Milk Terminal 1 has become the first airport terminal in the world to earn “Platinum” certification using the latest standards from the Leadership in Energy and Environmental… Read the full press release
Indianapolis International Airport welcomes resumption of Air Canada’s services to Toronto
Daily nonstop flight to restart on May 15 INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 2022-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada will once again fly out of the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) when it restarts its daily flight to Toronto (YYZ) on May 15 on a 50-seater CRJ200 aircraft. The flight was halted previously due to pandemic challenges… Read the full press release
BWI Marshall Airport opens applications for its 2022 summer internship program
Paid Internship Opportunities Available in Multiple Career Fields BALTIMORE, MARYLAND, 2022-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is accepting applications for its 2022 summer internship program for college students. The initiative will provide students with the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills while gaining real-world experience in a professional work environment…. Read the full press release
Aer Lingus resumes service from Dublin to San Francisco
Fly direct Dublin to San Francisco from 25th February Now offering 14 direct routes between Ireland and North America Great sale fares on offer now on all routes to the US with fares starting from €189 return Dublin, Ireland, 2022-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Aer Lingus is pleased to announce the return of its… Read the full press release
UNO announces partnership with UEFA
Europe, 2022-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) today (23 FEB 2022) announced their partnership around shared values and a common vision for the future. The leaders of both organizations met at the UEFA headquarters and agreed to jointly promote the benefits of sports… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways enhances partnership with Malaysia Airlines
Long-standing partners to offer unrivalled connectivity across both airlines’ global networks via their key hubs – Hamad International Airport and Kuala Lumpur International Airport DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways and Malaysia Airlines Berhad today (23 February 2022) announced a new chapter in their long-standing relationship by signing a Memorandum of… Read the full press release
Qantas welcomes back first international tourists in almost two years
Sydney, Australia, 2022-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas flights from eight overseas destinations are touching down in Australia today (21ST FEBRUARY 2022), bringing the first international tourists in almost two years and an eagerly anticipated boost for the country’s tourism industry. The Qantas Group will fly more than 14,000 passengers into Australia this week… Read the full press release
Qantas Loyalty launches its latest financial services product — Qantas Business Money
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 2022-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas Business Rewards is making it easier for Australian companies to do business overseas through a global payments platform that also allows them to earn Qantas Points. Qantas Business Money will be available in the second quarter of the year to more than 350,000 small and medium… Read the full press release
Swissport to provide ground services for Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras at Viracopos International Airport
Zurich, Switzerland, 2022-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras, one of Brazil’s leading airlines, has chosen Swissport to provide ground services at Viracopos International Airport (VCP), its hub airport in Campinas. The agreement covers ramp, cleaning, and cargo services. Azul Linhas Aéreas, one of Brazil’s leading airlines, has contracted Swissport to provide… Read the full press release
ACI EUROPE and IATA welcome new EU Council Recommendation for travellers coming into the EU
Brussels/Geneva, 2022-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — ACI EUROPE (Airports Council International) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the adoption today (22 February 2022) of an EU Council Recommendation for external travellers coming into the EU and called for further action to help re-start air connectivity. The new regime aligns with the Recommendation… Read the full press release
Spirit Airlines receives FAA’s “Aviation Maintenance Technician Diamond Award of Excellence”
MIRAMAR, Fla., 2022-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is honored to receive the Federal Aviation Administration’s “Aviation Maintenance Technician Diamond Award of Excellence” for the fourth consecutive year. The award is the highest distinction given by the administration for aviation companies that ensure 100 percent of their maintenance technicians complete additional FAA-developed safety training… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways adopts Avios as the reward currency for all Privilege Club members worldwide
Ground-breaking new partnership will open a new world of reward opportunities for Privilege Club members, in addition to their current redemption options The airline’s loyalty programme adopts Avios, a leading loyalty currency, on a 1:1 ratio with Qmiles DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has today (22 February 2022) announced that… Read the full press release
Hyatt announces the first Thompson Hotels property in Spain: Thompson Madrid scheduled to open in mid-2022
Thompson Madrid will build on Hyatt’s continued growth of its luxury and lifestyle portfolio fueled by leisure demand CHICAGO, IL, 2022-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (February 22, 2022) that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into an agreement with Exacorp One S.L. for the first Thompson Hotels property in… Read the full press release
IHG Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of Crowne Plaza West Cairo- Arkan
Cairo, Egypt, 2022-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today (22 FEBRUARY 2022) announces the opening of Crowne Plaza West Cairo- Arkan – its first hotel in Egypt. Located in the west of the Egyptian capital, Crowne Plaza West Cairo-Arkan is the first premium hotel in… Read the full press release
JAL participates in the “Plastic Circular Challenge 2025”
Tokyo, Japan, 2022-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — JAL has announced its participation in the “Plastic Circular Challenge 2025” (hereinafter referred to as “this framework”) organized by the World Wide Fund for Nature Japan (hereinafter referred to as “WWF Japan”(*1)). Through the promotion of the 3R (Reduce/Reuse/Recycle) + 1 (Redesign), we have set a goal… Read the full press release
Anantara announces Anantara Anji Resort in China’s northwestern Zhejiang Province
Zhejiang, China, 2022-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Anantara’s world renowned luxury is coming to China’s Anji County in northwestern Zhejiang Province. A popular escape for nature lovers and hailed as an eco-tourism destination, Anji County is located three-hours’ drive from Shanghai and less than an hour’s drive from Zhejiang’s capital of Hangzhou. Known for… Read the full press release
Deutsche Hospitality earns two separate employer awards
Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2022-Feb-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Deutsche Hospitality has landed two separate employer awards and thus delivered another fabulous success for the DH Family. The hotel group, which has around 11,000 staff worldwide, has held on to its “Germany’s Top Employer” status every year since 2010. This accolade is conferred following… Read the full press release
Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas debuts in the U.S.
MIAMI, FL, 2022-Feb-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The world’s newest wonder Royal Caribbean International’s Wonder of the Seas, arrived in the U.S. yesterday evening ahead of its official debut on March 4, 2022, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Vacationers of all ages have in store a combination of new adventures and returning favorites across eight unique… Read the full press release
George Best Belfast City Airport welcomes four young firefighter apprentices
Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2022-Feb-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The sky’s the limit for four young men from Northern Ireland as they land dream roles at George Best Belfast City Airport as firefighting apprentices. Conor Finch, Damien Wisdom, Jack Leathem, and Cole McClelland fought off stiff competition from over 200 applicants to secure their positions… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways congratulates Roberto Bautista Agut for his impressive victory at the Qatar Exxonmobil Open 2022
Bautista Agut defeated Basilashvili in the men’s annual championship final at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex The ATP 250 tournament featured top players including Andy Murray, Nikoloz Basilashvili and Denis Shapovalov DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Feb-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, the Official Airline Sponsor, and Qatar Duty Free (QDF), the Official Retail Sponsor… Read the full press release