Michelin star chef Benjamin Kriegel promises culinary highlights in a revamped restaurant Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2022-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The Königsallee, or “Kö” for short, is Düsseldorf’s principal high-end shopping street. From 1 February 2022, the area will boast a new culinary stop-off point when the Pink Pepper Restaurant at the Steigenberger… Read the full press release
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Ryanair’s special seat sale for Valentine’s: Roses are red, adventure is great, you should try flying solo – you don’t need a date!
DUBLIN, Ireland, 2022-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — With the most romantic day of the year looming, Ryanair is spreading the love with the launch of its special seat sale for proud singletons looking for a ride this Valentine’s. With fares from just €16.99, solo travellers can treat themselves to a break in one of… Read the full press release
Three special Air Canada charter flights to transport Team Canada to the Beijing 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games
MONTREAL, CANADA, 2022-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada’s flight AC2201 today (Jan. 26, 2022) from Vancouver to Beijing marks the first of three special charter flights transporting Team Canada to the Beijing 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. The airline also named its Team Air Canada athlete ambassadors and outlined its comprehensive program in support of Team Canada’s… Read the full press release
TFE Hotels unveils a new high-end marketing campaign filmed in Australia’s first hotel sky lobby at A by Adina Sydney
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 2022-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — TFE Hotels has cemented its positioning of A by Adina as a premium brand with the release of a new high-end marketing campaign designed to evoke an emotional connection with guests. The ‘And…breathe’ campaign – designed by We Are Unity in collaboration with TFE Hotels – launches… Read the full press release
The 82-guest Viking Osiris, Viking’s newest ship for the Nile River, touched the water for the first time
Arrival of Viking Osiris in Summer 2022 Builds on Viking’s Commitment to Egypt Los Angeles, CA, 2022-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking® (www.viking.com) today (January 27, 2022) announced its newest ship for the Nile River—the 82-guest Viking Osiris—was “floated out,” marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water…. Read the full press release
Free rides across all Metrolink lines in southern California on Transit Equity Day, February 4, 2022
LOS ANGELES, CA, 2022-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Today ( January 28, 2022), the Metrolink Board of Directors approved free rides across all Metrolink lines on Transit Equity Day, February 4. Metrolink invites everyone to take a seat, any seat aboard Metrolink on the anniversary of Rosa Parks’ birthday. Ms. Parks’ refusal to give… Read the full press release
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts expands with a new stand-alone residential opening in Kamala on the island of Phuket, Thailand
The Exclusive Development on the West Coast of Phuket Island will Mark Rosewood’s First Standalone Residence in Asia Pacific. Phuket, Thailand, 2022-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce Rosewood Residences Kamala, the first branded residential project in Kamala on the island of Phuket, Thailand. Located next to one of… Read the full press release
Customer service, hospitality, security jobs available at Manchester Airport’s Jobs Fair which starts on 10 February 2022
Jobs fair will be held on Thursday 10th February Hundreds of roles available at Manchester Airport, including 500 in security Other roles include customer services and hospitality positions Recruitment drive comes after travel restrictions were eased, with a range of benefits on offer to MAG employees To book a place visit the Jobs Fair’s Eventbrite page Manchester, UK,… Read the full press release
Louis Cella and Bill Ott will be inducted into the Arkansas Tourism Hall of Fame during the 48th annual Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism
LITTLE ROCK, AR, 2022-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Louis Cella and Bill Ott will be inducted into the Arkansas Tourism Hall of Fame during a noon luncheon on Monday, Feb. 28, during the 48th annual Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism. The conference will be held in Fayetteville Feb. 27 through March 1. The Hall… Read the full press release
Finnair announces the proposals made by its Shareholders’ Nomination Board for its AGM on 24 March 2022
Vantaa, Finland, 2022-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Number of members of the Board of Directors The Shareholders’ Nomination Board proposes to the AGM 2022 to be held on 24 March 2022 that the number of members of the Board of Directors would be confirmed as eight. Composition of the Board of Directors The current members of Finnair’s Board of Directors are Tiina Alahuhta-Kasko,… Read the full press release
The new marketing campaign of ALL – Accor Live Limitless, the loyalty program and Accor’s booking platform, features famous players of Paris Saint-Germain football club
Paris, France, 2022-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — In its latest marketing campaign, ALL – Accor Live Limitless has reinvented the rules of football. Tables have turned and the players of Paris Saint-Germain have given the referee a card: a golden card that leads him off the field to experience the ALL reward and loyalty… Read the full press release
Sarah Derry promoted to the position of Chief Executive Officer Accor Pacific in effect as of 1 February 2022
Paris, France, 2022-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Accor is pleased to announce Sarah Derry is appointed to the role of Chief Executive Officer Accor Pacific, effective 1 February 2022. Sarah is currently Senior Vice President Talent and Culture and joined Accor in 2017 after having owned and operated her own successful business for over… Read the full press release
easyJet announces plans to here 1000 new pilots with an ad campaign focused on challenging gendered stereotypes
New ad campaign is designed to attract more diverse candidates and challenge stereotypes about becoming an airline pilot easyJet is re-launching its ‘Generation easyJet Pilot Training’ programme for the first time in two years since the start the Covid-19 pandemic A parent, former gymnast and DJ, who are also real life easyJet pilots, are the… Read the full press release
Children’s newspaper First News made available to all UK passengers onboard easyJet
easyJet is partnering with award-winning children’s newspaper First News, offering all UK passengers a free subscription to the digital newspaper when they fly The offer will be available to passengers from 7th February in time for February half-term, to keep kids engaged and entertained on board Thousands of families are set to jet off this half… Read the full press release
New report by PATA and Vynn Capital: digital transformation can drive faster recovery for the travel industry and make it more resilient
BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2022-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The travel and tourism industry can accelerate travel recovery and become more resilient by adopting technology solutions according to a new report released today (January 27, 2022) by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and Vynn Capital, a Southeast Asia based venture capital firm. The report, The… Read the full press release
Swissport to open 180 new jobs for its operations at Cologne Bonn Airport as part of Eurowings contract
Zurich, Switzerland, 2022-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport in Germany has won a major contract from Eurowings at the airline’s home base at Cologne Bonn Airport. The cooperation covers passenger services and aircraft turnaround coordination and will start this summer. For the new contract, Swissport will hire approximately 180 new employees. The new contract… Read the full press release
Edmonton International Airport partners with Aira to enhance travel experience for passengers with visual impairments
Passengers with visual impairments can use the Aira app on their smartphones to get support from a live agent to guide them while at EIA. Paris, France, 2022-Jan-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Edmonton International Airport (EIA) is continuing its work to be an airport for everyone with the adoption of a new service designed… Read the full press release
The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk promotes Jessica Alfaro to Assistant General Manager/Director of Operations and Karley Pope to Director of Marketing and Sales
Santa Cruz, CA, 2022-Jan-31 — /Travel PR News/ — The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk announced today (January 24, 2022) the promotion of two key leaders within their organization. Jessica Alfaro has been promoted to Assistant General Manager/Director of Operations and Karley Pope has been promoted to Director of Marketing and Sales. Jessica and Karley both… Read the full press release
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk to hold a family-friendly Fun Run on March 26
Santa Cruz, CA, 2022-Jan-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Lace up your shoes and join the fun on Saturday, March 26 for a family-friendly race through the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. This unique experience is open to runners of all ages and abilities. The Fun Run will feature a 1k course for kids 12 and under and a 5k option open to everyone age 4 and up. All participants will begin and end… Read the full press release
CWT announces leadership team for its global customer team
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2022-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — CWT, the Business-to-Business-for-Employees (B2B4E) travel management platform today (January 27, 2022) announces the strategic aims and leadership team for its global customer team, under the newly appointed leadership of Nick Vournakis, EVP and Chief Customer Officer. With overall responsibility for delivering CWT’s B2B4E experience to its business… Read the full press release
CWT announces the appointment of Belinda Hindmarsh as SVP, Chief Operating Officer of RoomIt and China
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2022-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — CWT, the Business-to-Business-for-Employees (B2B4E) travel management platform announces the appointment of Belinda Hindmarsh as SVP, Chief Operating Officer of RoomIt and China, effective immediately. In this newly created role, Belinda will spearhead commercial development of RoomIt, CWT’s global hotel distribution division, and of CWT’s operations in China… Read the full press release
Bombardier strengthens its Sales Team
Montréal, Canada, 2022-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ —Bombardier today (January 24, 2022) announced strategic changes to its international sales leadership team. The changes, which take effect immediately, are designed to further optimize Bombardier’s worldwide sales experience and capitalize on robust demand for its market-leading, smooth-flying business jets. Following his decision to leave the company to… Read the full press release
Caribbean Airlines introduces 737-8 services between the United States and Trinidad and Tobago
Piarco, Trinidad and Tobago, 2022-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Caribbean Airlines is delighted to advise that the 737-8 aircraft has been introduced into its commercial operations between the United States and Trinidad and Tobago. The first flight to the USA on 9Y-CAL , operating BW 520, departed Piarco International Airport on Monday, January 24…. Read the full press release
The Leading Hotels of the World named Andrea Scherz as chairman of its Executive Committee
NEW YORK, NY, 2022-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. (LHW) has named Mr. Andrea Scherz the chairman of its Executive Committee, effective January 1, 2022. Scherz is the proprietor and general manager of Gstaad Palace in Switzerland and has served on LHW’s Executive Committee for the past 11 years,… Read the full press release
Stagecoach announces the appointment of a new Head of Sustainability, Greg Ritt
New role showcasing commitment to sustainable change Greg Ritt joins with over 12 years of specialist knowledge Stagecoach continuing to make progress in new sustainability strategy Perth, Scotland, 2022-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Stagecoach has taken a further step in achieving its sustainability commitments by announcing the appointment of a new Head of Sustainability…. Read the full press release
Stagecoach appoints Matt Kitchin as new Managing Director for its bus services in Yorkshire
Matt Kitchin to replace Phil Medlicott, who is retiring in February Perth, Scotland, 2022-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Following the announcement that Phil Medlicott, Managing Director, is to retire next month, Stagecoach has announced the appointment of a new Managing Director for its bus services in Yorkshire. Matt Kitchin, 42, will be joining on… Read the full press release
European Regions Airline Association announces results of its board elections
LONDON, UK, 2022-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The results were announced to members at the ERA Annual General Meeting, held on 25 November during the ERA Membership Conference 2021 in London. Two new airlines have joined the ERA Board following this year’s election. Officially announced at the ERA Membership Conference yesterday during the AGM,… Read the full press release
IHG Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of its first voco hotel in Germany, voco Dusseldorf Seestern
Denham, United Kingdom, 2022-Jan-27 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel groups, has announced the opening of its first voco hotel in Germany; voco Dusseldorf Seestern, in partnership with investor group, Hotelite Management. Located in the Lörick district of the city, voco Dusseldorf Seestern is a great premium option… Read the full press release
Choice Hotels named a Hotel Visionary Award winner by Hospitality Technology
Hospitality Technology Recognizes Leading-Edge Revenue Management System ChoiceMAX in Enterprise Innovator Category ROCKVILLE, Md., 2022-Jan-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Building on its more than eight decades of innovation, Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) was named a Hotel Visionary Award winner by Hospitality Technology in the Enterprise Innovator category for its new revenue management system, ChoiceMAX. The award,… Read the full press release
Preferred Hotels & Resorts appoints Cheryl Williams as Chief Revenue Officer
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA, 2022-Jan-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts – the world’s largest independent hotel brand – has announced the appointment of Cheryl Williams as Chief Revenue Officer. In this newly created executive position, Williams will lead the brand’s commercial efforts, working with department leaders to drive revenue to its expanding global portfolio, which… Read the full press release