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Allegiant brings unparalleled live entertainment experiences to customers through Live Nation venues, Ticketmaster and music festivals partnership

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LAS VEGAS, USA, 2021-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today (July 26, 2021) announced an exclusive partnership with select Live Nation venues, Ticketmaster and music festivals to give customers access to unparalleled live entertainment experiences across the United States. The multi-year strategic partnership brings together the best of travel and live experiences… Read the full press release

Anantara Layan Phuket Resort invites surf enthusiasts to enjoy monsoon season with its Luxury Surfing Escape Package

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BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2021-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Anantara Layan Phuket Resort invites surf enthusiasts to enjoy the swells of monsoon season on Thailand’s spectacular Andaman coastline. From April to October every year, the west coast of Phuket experiences Southeast Asia’s best breaks, with the northwest monsoon bringing excellent surfing conditions to this part of… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts names Konrad Gstrein as General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco

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San Francisco, U.S.A., 2021-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has announced the appointment of Konrad Gstrein as General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco. Gstrein takes the helm at the Five-Star address at a unique moment, overseeing the Hotel’s reopening and welcoming guests to experience modern and spacious interiors within a 42-storey… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco welcomes guests back just in time for its 20th anniversary

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Guests and locals return to the “Living Room of San Francisco,” welcomed by new General Manager San Francisco, U.S.A., 2021-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Set in the vibrant South of Market (SoMa) neighbourhood of San Francisco, Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco welcomes guests back on August 1, 2021 to its sleek, contemporary tower featuring 277… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas welcomes Yudith Bustos as the new Executive Pastry Chef

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Dallas, U.S.A., 2021-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The culinary team at Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas welcomes Yudith Bustos as the new Executive Pastry Chef. Transferring from Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC, she brings with her sugar, spice and lifetime of experience. Although her tenure with Four Seasons spans over a decade, she has… Read the full press release

flydubai resumes three-times weekly service to Hargeisa Egal International Airport

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The Dubai-based carrier to operate a three-times weekly service to Hargeisa in Somaliland from 10 August growing its network in Africa to 12 points in nine countries Dubai, UAE, 2021-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, announced today (July 27, 2021) the start of its three-times weekly service to Hargeisa Egal International… Read the full press release

Gerry’s dnata wins award for achieving the highest safety standards in Pakistan

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Karachi, Pakistan, 2021-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Gerry’s dnata, Pakistan’s largest ground services provider, has won a prestigious award for achieving the highest safety standards. The company has been recognised for its industry-leading health & safety risk assessment and control procedures at the 7th International Environment, Health & Safety Awards. Syed Haris Raza, vice… Read the full press release

dnata announces the promotion of David Barker to Divisional Senior Vice President for Airport Operations

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Dubai, UAE, 2021-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, announced the promotion of David Barker to Divisional Senior Vice President (DSVP) for Airport Operations. David has been with dnata for over six years, currently leading the company’s extensive airport operations in the USA as Chief Executive Officer…. Read the full press release

Historic Environment Support Fund awards £241,995 to more than 20 heritage projects

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Funding to provide training opportunities and the restoration of historic structures will benefit local communities and economies throughout Scotland EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2021-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — A historic Tolbooth steeple in Fife, the B-listed former Govanhill Picture House and a traditional skills training programme targeting disadvantaged people in Perth and Kinross are just some… Read the full press release

Boeing releases its first Sustainability Report

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CHICAGO, IL, 2021-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] today (July 26, 2021) released its first Sustainability Report. In the report, the company shares its vision for the future of sustainable aerospace, establishes broad sustainability goals and highlights environmental, social and governance (ESG) progress in alignment with global sustainability standards. “In September 2020, amidst… Read the full press release

Boeing selected to provide pilot training solutions for United Aviate Academy

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Boeing’s pilot training solutions include initial cadet assessment materials, Jeppesen Academy digital courseware, Jeppesen electronic charts, ForeFlight mobile solutions and pilot supplies Boeing presents cadet with scholarship to attend United Aviate Academy OSHKOSH, Wis., 2021-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — United Aviate Academy has selected Boeing (NYSE:BA) to provide a comprehensive suite of training tools,… Read the full press release

Aegean Airlines relocates to Manchester Airport’s new-look ‘super-terminal’

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Greek airline will now operate from Terminal Two starting on Tuesday (27th July) World Duty Free Express unit now open in Terminal Two Departures, with Pret-a-Manger and Starbucks in Arrivals slated for opening in early August To see the new Terminal Two check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rTvzbc7VEY Manchester, UK, 2021-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Aegean Airlines… Read the full press release

Training program launch: The IATA – UNIGE Certificate of Advanced Studies in Environmental Sustainability in Aviation

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Geneva, Switzerland, 2021-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched an environmental sustainability training program together with the University of Geneva (UNIGE). While sustainability has played an important role in the industry for many years, it is a key priority as the sector rebuilds from the effects of the… Read the full press release

Aviation decarbonisation projects supported by British Airways shortlisted for Government funding

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Eight projects have been shortlisted for funding by the Department for Transport’s Green Fuels, Green Skies competition – part of the Prime Minister’s Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution, announced in November 2020  The grants will drive meaningful progress towards the development of sustainable aviation fuel plants in the UK and the decarbonization of the aviation industry  Projects… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines now offers its everyday low-fares within Sabre, Travelport, and Amadeus

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Southwest Airlines now offers its everyday low-fares within all three major global distribution systems including Sabre, Travelport, and Amadeus DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) (“Company”) today (Jul 26, 2021) began offering flights for sale within Sabre’s global distribution system (GDS), the leading corporate booking channel in the US…. Read the full press release

MSC Group, Fincantieri and Snam team up to design and build the world’s first oceangoing hydrogen-powered cruise ship

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Partnership will initially conduct feasibility study to examine requirements to build the ship and its supply infrastructure Aim is to bring attention to the need for the take up of hydrogen fuel in shipping to achieve decarbonisation and to attract much-needed public and private investments to make this possible at scale Initiative part of MSC’s… Read the full press release

Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok supports setting up of field beds for COVID-19 patients’ at Wat Borom Niwat School

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2021-Jul-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok Managing Director Richard Schestak, supported by members of the hotel’s management team, presented 100 discarded duvets to Ms Masawan Pinsuwan, Director of Pathumwan District Office, and Mr Prachuab Noiarmat, Chief of Environment and Sanitation Section. The donation is to support the setting up… Read the full press release

Hotel Amigo pays tribute to poet and musician Serge Gainsbourg

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London, UK, 2021-Jul-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Hotel Amigo was one of Serge Gainsbourg’s favourite places to stay. The poet and musician, renowned for his infamous melodies and mythical relationship with the iconic British model and singer Jane Birkin, considered it his home-from- home. From playing the piano to the great surprise of other… Read the full press release

Worldwide Flight Services and LATAM Airlines extends cargo handling contract at Barcelona Airport

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LATAM Airlines has awarded Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) a cargo handling contract extension at Barcelona Airport. PARIS, FRANCE, 2021-Jul-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Having initially appointed WFS in Barcelona in 2018, LATAM has now signed a new three-year agreement for WFS to handle cargo onboard its Boeing 767 operations, carrying import and export shipments… Read the full press release

Accor expands presence in Greece with the opening of Mercure Rhodes Alexia

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The hotel becomes the first Mercure property in the country, expanding Accor’s presence in Greece RHODES, GREECE, 2021-Jul-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Mercure is excited to announce its entry into Greece with the opening of Mercure Rhodes Alexia, a stylish city retreat on the island of Rhodes. The new hotel becomes Accor’s most recent… Read the full press release

East London charitable projects to benefit from City Airport Community Fund grants

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Community Fund provides financial backing to local groups working to build stronger, safer, and healthier communities in East London 12 local charities and not for profit organisations awarded £3k grants to enable significant and positive change for East Londoners Funding from the airport’s Community Fund reaches a total of £75,000 in 2021 London, UK, 2021-Jul-24… Read the full press release

803,589 passengers traveled through Kansas City International Airport in June 2021, 234 percent up vs June 2020

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Kansas City, MO, 2021-Jul-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The City of Kansas City, Mo., Aviation Department reports that during June, 803,589 passengers traveled through Kansas City International Airport. This was an increase of 233.9 percent compared to June 2020. By comparison, the June 2021 passenger count was 28.1 percent less than June 2019. Year-to-date,… Read the full press release

JetBlue new flights to Boston and New York from Kansas City (MCI) to start on March 27, 2022

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Kansas City, MO, 2021-Jul-24 — /Travel PR News/ — In April, JetBlue announced its intent to begin serving Kansas City. It is now official and Kansas City will have a new airline in March, 2022. Today (7/20/2021) JetBlue published flight schedules and began selling tickets for their new nonstop service between Kansas City International Airport… Read the full press release

KLM: all necessary COVID-19 travel documents can be checked in advance with the airline’s new service COVID-19 check | Upload@Home

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Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2021-Jul-24 — /Travel PR News/ — KLM customers travelling to a selected number of destinations can now have the necessary COVID-19 travel documents checked in advance. KLM’s COVID-19 check | Upload@Home is a new service that allows customers to travel well-prepared and smoothly. KLM understands that travelling with all the COVID-19-related requirements can… Read the full press release

Summer 2022: TUI will increase its frequency of flights to over six destinations from Bristol Airport

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Increased flying to over six destinations from Bristol Airport Reintroduced route to Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt from Bristol Airport London, UK, 2021-Jul-24 — /Travel PR News/ — TUI UK announces the expansion of its holiday programme for summer 2022 from Bristol Airport with the reintroduction of flights to Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, and increased flying… Read the full press release

Convenient COVID-19 testing service now available at Bristol Airport

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London, UK, 2021-Jul-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Katalyst Laboratories has partnered with Nuffield Health and Bristol Airport to offer a convenient COVID-19 testing service located at the airport. All tests are analysed at the on-site laboratory run by Nuffield Health with tests provided by Katalyst Laboratories, a government authorised distributor of SARS-CoV-2 rapid testing… Read the full press release

UNWTO: domestic tourism continues to rebound in many parts of the world

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Madrid, Spain, 2021-Jul-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The biggest crisis in the history of tourism continues into a second year. Between January and May, international tourist arrivals were 85% below 2019 levels (or a 65% drop on 2020), UNWTO data shows. Despite a small uptick in May, the emergence of COVID-19 variants and the… Read the full press release

George Best Belfast City Airport unveils major five-year digital transformation programme

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The investment includes Amazon Alexa functionality – a first for any airport in Northern Ireland Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2021-Jul-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Following a six-figure investment, George Best Belfast City Airport has launched a major five-year, digital transformation programme aimed at enhancing the customer experience. The first phase of the innovative programme, accelerated… Read the full press release

10 new concession agreements at O’Hare International Airport to offer passengers with a variety of new low touch amenities

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Chicago, IL, 2021-Jul-24 — /Travel PR News/ — At City Council today (July 21, 2021), Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot introduced an ordinance providing for 10 new concession agreements at O’Hare International Airport. The agreements follow a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) issued in July 2020 to provide passengers with a variety of new low touch… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific successfully trials the Commons Project’s CommonPass app on two live flights between Hong Kong and Singapore

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Moving a step closer to hassle-free international air travel Hong Kong, China, 2021-Jul-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific continues to demonstrate the viability of digital health passes by successfully conducting two live flight trials involving volunteer customers travelling between Hong Kong and Singapore using The Commons Project’s CommonPass app earlier this month. The… Read the full press release