Stagecoach: Sam Greer to succeed retiring Robert Andrew as new Regional Director for Scotland

Sam Greer to take over as new Regional Director for Scotland Follows announcement that Robert Andrew is to retire after 35 years in the transport industry Perth, Scotland, 2020-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Stagecoach has named its new Regional Director for Scotland as Sam Greer. Sam, who has been in the transport industry for 35… Read the full press release

Waldorf Astoria hotels, La Quinta Resort & Club and Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills partner with Desert Jet and Empire Polo Club to create a once-in-a-lifetime President’s Day weekend package

Renowned Waldorf Astoria Hotels partner with Desert Jet and Empire Polo Club for over-the-top luxury experience MCLEAN, VA., 2020-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Two iconic Waldorf Astoria hotels, La Quinta Resort & Club and Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, have partnered with Desert Jet and Empire Polo Club to create a once-in-a-lifetime President’s Day weekend package to Los Angeles and Greater Palm Springs. For… Read the full press release

MSC Cruises launches new brand campaign, “The Sea at Its Most”

Oscar winning composer Ennio Morricone has composed an original track for the campaign Filmed on board MSC Bellissima, “The Sea at Its Most” campaign will roll-out globally through an integrated marketing Campaign in 30 countries worldwide Geneva, Switzerland, 2020-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ — With the new brand campaign, “The Sea at Its Most”, MSC Cruises shows how… Read the full press release

MSC Cruises wished ‘Bon voyage’ to guests aboard MSC Magnifica as she departed for its 2020 world cruise

43 exotic and aspirational destinations across 23 countries and 5 continents An outstanding line-up of 10 international chefs onboard 8 content creators hand-selected to share their experience onboard Geneva, Switzerland, 2020-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ — MSC Cruises, the fastest growing cruise-line in the word has wished ‘Bon voyage’ to guests aboard MSC Magnifica as she departed from… Read the full press release

CWTSatoTravel announces its induction into the Military Spouse Employment Partnership

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2020-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ —CWTSatoTravel, the military and government division of B2B4E travel management platform, CWT, today (January 07, 2020) announces the company’s induction into the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP), an organization within the US Department of Defense that connects military spouses with hundreds of partner employers who have committed to… Read the full press release

Worldwide Flight Services awarded new ground handling contracts in North America by Cathay Pacific, Ethiopian Airlines and Allegiant Air

Paris, France, 2020-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific, Ethiopian Airlines and Allegiant Air have awarded new ground handling contracts to Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) in North America. At Newark Liberty International Airport, Cathay Pacific has extended its passenger handling agreement of the past five years to now also include ramp, cabin cleaning and de-icing… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport welcomes Biman Bangladesh Airlines’ new services to Dhaka and Sylhet

Biman Bangladesh Airlines will operate from Manchester Airport to Dhaka and Sylhet three times per week. Service will cater for more than 70,000 people of Bangladeshi origin in the North. New link is announced between Manchester and the two Bangladeshi cities, with delegations to travel in each direction. Partnership will promote commercial ties and knowledge… Read the full press release

Swoop reaches milestone of two-millionth traveller since first flight took off in June 2018

In less than two years, Canada’s ultra-low-cost carrier embraced a milestone achievement CALGARY, AB, 2020-Jan-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Over the weekend, Swoop, Canada’s ultra-low-fare airline and subsidiary of WestJet Airlines Ltd., proudly announced that it has carried two million travellers since its first flight took off in June 2018. To commemorate this milestone achievement,… Read the full press release

South African Airways among the top performing airlines globally for on-time performance

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA, 2020-Jan-08 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways has been named as one of the top performing airlines globally for on-time performance (OTP) by travel data and analytics company, Cirium. SAA was ranked fourth in the category for Middle East and Africa mainline carriers, ahead of some of its major competitors, making SAA the… Read the full press release

Heathrow to launch an eight-week public consultation to finalise its proposals for airport expansion

Heathrow outlines timeline for submission of expansion planning application towards the end of 2020 The airport announces it will hold further public consultation to finalise airport expansion proposals following the recent Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) decision to cap early spending An eight-week consultation will run from April through to June LONDON, UK, 2020-Jan-08 — /Travel… Read the full press release

The 249-room AC Hotel Santiago Costanera Center in Chile opens its doors to guests

The Design-Driven AC Hotel Santiago Costanera Center Debuts in One of the Tallest Buildings in Latin America with a Spectacular Rooftop Terrace SANTIAGO, CHILE, 2020-Jan-08 — /Travel PR News/ — AC Hotels by Marriott®, the design-led lifestyle brand from Marriott International, announced today (JANUARY 6, 2020) the opening of the 249-room AC Hotel Santiago Costanera Center, inviting… Read the full press release

Emirates introduces additional plant-based option on its menus to celebrate Veganuary

Dubai, UAE, 2020-Jan-08 — /Travel PR News/ — With the rising popularity of vegan meals amongst its customers, Emirates is celebrating Veganuary on board by including an additional plant-based option on its menus for the month of January. While vegan meals can be pre-booked on all flights and classes, this is the first time Emirates is including a… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara welcomes vegan chef and wellness expert Leslie Durso

Healthy living educator implements new vegan offerings and participates in “Well Now” wellness retreat at luxury resort in Montecito Santa Barbara, U.S.A., 2020-Jan-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara, a AAA Five-Diamond award recipient and California’s premier Four Seasons resort, welcomes vegan chef and wellness expert Leslie Durso. In partnership… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta welcomes three Michelin starred Chef Guillaume Galliot for Seasons of Gastronomy

Jakarta, Indonesia, 2020-Jan-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Known in the city for its intimate personalised luxury and dining prowess, Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta begins the new decade with Seasons of Gastronomy, a delectable series of gastronomical partnerships, which will extend though the year and feature collaborations with the finest purveyors of all things culinary. The first event in… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Nevis names Yvette Thomas-Henry as its new General Manager

Caribbean native returns home, bringing decades of diverse hospitality experience to the role Nevis, West Indies, 2020-Jan-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Nevis, the award-winning Resort consistently ranked by travellers and travel experts as one of the top resorts in the Caribbean, has named Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Regional Vice President Yvette Thomas-Henry as… Read the full press release

HMSHost opens Rocco’s Tacos, Flash Fire Pizza, and Shake Shack at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport

With top notch Mexican food, garden-fresh pizza, and leading burgers, HMSHost has options covered for FLL travelers BROWARD COUNTY, FL, 2020-Jan-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelers visiting Broward County’s  Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) for a trip this new year should plan to arrive hungry because they’ll be greeted by several new dining choices. Global… Read the full press release

Enjoy Zoo Atlanta’s cool-weather experiences with exclusive seasonal discount

Exclusive seasonal discount on Zoo admission through February 29. Atlanta GA, 2020-Jan-08 — /Travel PR News/ — WHAT: Wild Winter Days are back at Zoo Atlanta! Enjoy the Zoo’s cool-weather experiences at an exclusive seasonal discount. Now through February 29, 2020, general admission is 25% off across all categories. Giant pandas Lun Lun and Yang… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces the opening of Hyatt Regency Thrissur in Kerala, India

Hyatt Regency Thrissur marks the second Hyatt branded hotel in Kerala and the 13th Hyatt Regency branded hotel in India CHICAGO, IL, 2020-Jan-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (January, 6 2020) announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Thrissur in the cultural capital of Kerala, India. With 77 well-appointed guestrooms, this contemporary hotel aims… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines adds Bucaramanga and Barranquilla to its network in 2020

Spirit to serve more Colombian cities from U.S. than any other airline FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., 2020-Jan-08 — /Travel PR News/ — America’s fastest-growing airline is leap-frogging its competitors by offering Guests more choices than ever before between the U.S. and Colombia. Spirit Airlines (NYSE:SAVE) announced it will add two new destinations to its network in 2020, with service to Bucaramanga (BGA)… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways and Qatar Duty Free (QDF) sponsor the 29th edition of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open

Annual tournament is taking place from January 6-11, 2020 DOHA, Qatar, 2020-Jan-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways and Qatar Duty Free (QDF) are proud sponsors of the 29th edition of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open, taking place from today (06 January 2020) until 11 January 2020 at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex in… Read the full press release

Shane Tackett to succeed retiring Alaska Air Group Chief Financial Officer Brandon Pedersen

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2020-Jan-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Air Group announced today (Jan. 6, 2020) that Brandon Pedersen, Chief Financial Officer since 2010, plans to retire on March 2. Shane Tackett, currently Alaska’s executive vice president of planning and strategy will succeed Pedersen, focusing on execution of the company’s business model for continued long-term growth and value for guests,… Read the full press release

Kingston Resorts® signature restaurants — Café Amalfi and Vintage Twelve at Restaurant Week South Carolina, January 9 – 19

Three-course meals for $30 per person are available from January 9 to January 19 MYRTLE BEACH, S.C., 2020-Jan-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Both of the Kingston Resorts® signature restaurants — Café Amalfi and Vintage Twelve — will participate in Restaurant Week South Carolina from January 9 to January 19. The offerings include three-course meals for $30 per person. Restaurant Week South Carolina is an… Read the full press release

Aeroflot named the world’s most on-time mainline airline in 2019 according to Cirium

Moscow, Russia, 2020-Jan-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot was the world’s most on-time mainline airline in 2019, according the annual On-Time Performance (OTP) Review by Cirium, the leading travel data and analytics provider. According to the review, 86.7% of the Russian flag carrier’s flights operated on-time in 2019. As well as topping the global category,… Read the full press release

Sheremetyevo Airport named world’s most punctual airport by Cirium

Moscow, Russia, 2020-Jan-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Travel data and analytics expert Cirium has named Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO) the world’s most punctual airport in the annual On-Time Performance (OTP) Review. SVO operated the most on-schedule departing flights, with 95 percent being on time. SVO was number one in both the category for Global Airports,… Read the full press release

Sunwing launches its highly-anticipated Million Dollar Beach Blowout Sale

Toronto, ON, Canada, 2020-Jan-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Sunwing is celebrating the start of the new decade with the launch of their highly-anticipated Million Dollar Beach Blowout Sale. To kick off the New Year, the tour operator has negotiated millions of dollars in savings on all inclusive vacation packages to a grand selection of resorts… Read the full press release

Emirates brings back its signature pass, My Emirates Pass

My Emirates Pass returns this winter, offering customers special benefits and discounts to more than 500 retail outlets and leisure destinations across the UAE Dubai, UAE, 2020-Jan-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has announced the return of its signature pass, My Emirates Pass – a fantastic offer that turns an… Read the full press release

World Travel Awards Caribbean Gala Ceremony 2020 to be held in Sandals Royal Bahamian

London, UK, 2020-Jan-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The enchanting Sandals® Royal Bahamian is set to play host to the World Travel Awards (WTA) Caribbean Gala Ceremony 2020 on Monday 20 January 2020. The VIP ceremony will be the premier annual gathering of the Caribbean hospitality industry, with the key players and decision-makers from across the region attending. The evening… Read the full press release

2020 Ozark Mountain Music Festival tuned up and ready to go, January 16-20

EUREKA SPRINGS, ARKANSAS, 2020-Jan-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The 2020 Ozark Mountain Music Festival, better known as OzMoMu20, is tuned up and ready to go for January 16-20 in Downtown Eureka Springs, Arkansas.  This indoor winter Americana Roots music festival will celebrate its seventh iteration in 2020 and again is being held inside the 1905… Read the full press release

EUROCONTROL launches new release of ARTAS air traffic management surveillance tracker and server

Brussels, Belgium, 2020-Jan-05 — /Travel PR News/ — EUROCONTROL has just launched a new release of ARTAS, our air traffic management surveillance tracker and server. After two years of development and successful trials, ARTAS version 9.0.0 brings many new community-sourced features, and addresses over 60 issues reported by users. First developed over 25 years ago… Read the full press release

Visit Indiana unveils the ultimate 2020 travel experience

INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 2020-Jan-05 — /Travel PR News/ — It’s no surprise to Hoosiers that Frommer’s named “Indiana Among the World’s Top Places to Go in 2020”. So, Visit Indiana is unveiling the ultimate 2020 travel experience, called The 20 IN 20. We will reveal 20 lists of 20 must-see, must-do Indiana experiences, one at a time, all year long. “These lists… Read the full press release