Flights to Dhaka start in January Three flights per week on state-of-the-art Boeing 787 Dreamliner News announced by Airport CEO during formal visit to Bangladesh led by Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham Huge benefit to 70,000 Bangladeshi population in airport’s vast catchment area Businesses also set to benefit from connectivity Return business class fares from… Read the full press release
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Over 1,000 former Thomas Cook and supply chain employees attended employment fair at Manchester Airport
Manchester, UK, 2019-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — An employment fair which took place at Manchester Airport last week (Thursday 3 October) was attended by over 1,000 former Thomas Cook and supply chain employees. Following the announcement on 23 September that the company had entered compulsory liquidation, public and private partners worked together to host the… Read the full press release
U.S. delegation meets with the World Tourism Organization
Madrid, Spain, 2019-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — A high-level delegation from the United States Department of State has met with head of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) as the country moves closer to rejoining the United Nations specialized agency for tourism. Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs Kevin Moley and Assistant Secretary for… Read the full press release
IATA commended the significant progress made at the 40th Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization
Montreal, Canada, 2019-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) commended the significant progress made by governments at the 40th Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Environment was at the top of the agenda, and after some robust discussions between states, there were two critical outcomes: The ICAO Council will… Read the full press release
Spirit Airlines launches daily nonstop service from Newark and Boston to San Juan, Puerto Rico
MIRAMAR, Fla., 2019-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) continues to bring “More Go” to The Island of Enchantment with two new destinations and more flights on existing routes to San Juan, Puerto Rico! Beginning December 19, 2019, Spirit will offer daily nonstop service from Newark Liberty International Airport and Boston Logan International Airport… Read the full press release
British Airways flies a special four-legged friend to the UK to receive an ‘Animal OBE’
LONDON, UK, 2019-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways stepped in this week to fly a special four-legged friend to the UK to receive an ‘Animal OBE’ on Friday 4th October. When the airline heard that ex-US Secret Service dog, Hurricane, had been awarded a PDSA Order of Merit, British Airways pulled out all the stops to… Read the full press release
British Airways welcomed British Athletics home after their historic wins in Doha
LONDON, UK, 2019-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways gave British Athletics a golden welcome home after their historic wins in Doha. Sprinter Dina Asher-Smith gave her trademark smile after being welcomed into the First cabin for the flight home, where her meals were gilded in gold leaf, she was showered in golden confetti by… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways is the official airline sponsor of the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe 2019
The award-winning airline is proud sponsor of the prestigious international horse racing event Qatar Airways operates 26 weekly service to two gateways in France: Paris and Nice DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is proud to be the official airline sponsor of one of the world’s most prestigious racing events on… Read the full press release
Lufthansa Group Airlines announces new connections to Ljubljana, Slovenia from Zurich, Munich and Frankfurt hubs
Lufthansa Group Airlines will soon operate from hubs in Frankfurt, Munich and Zurich to the capital of Slovenia Travelers from Ljubljana can benefit from Lufthansa Group’s worldwide network All connections are now available for booking COLOGNE, Germany, 2019-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Starting in mid-October, the Lufthansa Group Airlines will be connecting the Zurich, Munich… Read the full press release
IntercityHotel appoints four new general managers
Anja Jansen to head up the IntercityHotel Kiel / Ulrike Fröhlich becomes new Director of the IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof / Burkhard Kohlhoff takes over at the IntercityHotel Hamburg Dammtor-Messe / Thomas Nixdorf to be in charge of the pre-opening phase at the IntercityHotel Hannover Hauptbahnhof Ost Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2019-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/… Read the full press release
IHG announces signing of InterContinental® Durrat Al Riyadh
Continues to expand presence across the Kingdom with multiple signings this year Denham, United Kingdom, 2019-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a Management Agreement with Al Rawabi Regional Company for Hotels Resorts and Tourism Ltd. to open InterContinental® Durrat Al Riyadh next… Read the full press release
Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas announces its first resort in the Galápagos Islands
Denham, United Kingdom, 2019-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The Galápagos Islands are home to some of the world’s most amazing wildlife encounters. The isolated chain of 19 islands emerged alone from the rest of the world and its ecology developed in its own unique way. Guests at the upcoming Six Senses Galapagos will therefore experience… Read the full press release
SFO conducts annual full-scale emergency drill to ensure highest level of readiness
Simulated terror attack tests emergency response, coordination between agencies SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2019-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) completed its annual emergency exercise today (October 2, 2019), simulating a terrorist attack involving chemical weapons on board an aircraft to test emergency procedures for communication, incident command, and coordination between multiple… Read the full press release
Alitalia to operate the first-ever nonstop flights between SFO and Rome from June 1, 2020
Flag carrier of Italy to operate first-ever nonstop flights from SFO to Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2019-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) welcomed Alitalia, the flag carrier of Italy, back to SFO in 2020. The largest airline in Italy plans to operate the first-ever nonstop flights… Read the full press release
Swoop inaugurates flight from London International Airport (YXU) to McCarran International Airport
The ultra-low-cost carrier is continuing to make international travel more affordable for Canadians CALGARY, AB, 2019-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (Oct. 3, 2019), Swoop, Canada’s ultra-low-fare airline and subsidiary of WestJet Airlines Inc., celebrates its inaugural flight from London International Airport (YXU) to McCarran International Airport (LAS). The first Swoop flight to embark on… Read the full press release
Kansas City International Airport welcomes new Vacation Express’ services to Cancun and Puerto Vallarta
Kansas City, MO, 2019-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — In February 2018 Vacation Express launched new nonstop charter flights between Kansas City International Airport and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The new route became Kansas City’s third international route and was the first-ever nonstop service between Kansas City and Punta Cana. In addition to the return… Read the full press release
PATA recognized the accomplishments of PATA Chapters and Student Chapter in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2019-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) honoured the accomplishments of three PATA Chapters and one Student Chapter in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan on Saturday, September 21 during the PATA Board Dinner and Chapter Awards Presentation, hosted by Kazakh Tourism. PATA CEO Dr. Mario Hardy said, “The PATA Chapters and Student Chapters willingly… Read the full press release
OpenTable announces partnership with leading publisher of the creative arts Phaidon
Partnership includes two key initiatives this fall — online access to restaurants selected by the world’s best chefs and a unique 4-city dinner series NEW YORK, NY, 2019-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Phaidon, leading publisher of the creative arts, today (Oct. 2, 2019) announced that it has partnered with OpenTable, the world’s leading provider of online restaurant… Read the full press release
Hyatt announces the opening of the fully renovated, 169-room Hyatt Regency Hesperia Madrid
The newly renovated property marks the fourth Hyatt branded hotel in Spain CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (October 2, 2019) the opening of the fully renovated, 169-room Hyatt Regency Hesperia Madrid, marking the Hyatt Regency brand’s entry into Spain. Located on one of Madrid’s most iconic avenues, Paseo de… Read the full press release
Air France equips its A320 and A321 aircraft with Safran Cabin’s latest ECOS luggage compartments
On its domestic and European network, Air France is continuing to improve its customers’ travel experience by offering them more space to store their cabin luggage as from 2020. Paris, France, 2019-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Air France is the first airline in the world to choose Safran Cabin’s latest ECOS luggage compartments to equip its A320… Read the full press release
Budapest Airport’s Runway Run charity event raised fund to support SUHANJ! Foundation
Budapest, Hungary, 2019-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Budapest Airport handed over 24 571 EUR (more than 8.2 million HUF) today (2019.10.02) to the SUHANJ! Foundation, which provides sporting opportunities for disabled people and persons with reduced mobility. The amount was collected from registration fees for the Runway Run, a charity running race organized for the seventh time. More than 1100 runners, including… Read the full press release
British Airways announces new codeshare agreement with Malaysia Airlines
LONDON, UK, 2019-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways customers are set to gain access to even more benefits when flying between London and Asia thanks to a new codeshare agreement with oneworld partner Malaysia Airlines. The new code will be added to 14 destinations the airline serves in Malaysia, including Langkawi, Penang and… Read the full press release
UNWTO Observatory NETWORK (INSTO) welcomes Australia’s South West Sustainable Tourism Observatory as new member
Madrid, Spain, 2019-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Australia’s South West Sustainable Tourism Observatory, has officially become the latest member of the World Tourism Organization’s International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories (INSTO). The Observatory will work to monitor tourism in the south-west region of Australia and help guide its sustainable development. The Australia’s South West Sustainable… Read the full press release
Bombardier celebrates a significant milestone with the entry-into-service of the Global 6500 jet
Transport Canada awarded certification to Global 5500 and Global 6500 on September 24 The latest members of the Global family offer unmatched passenger comfort, greater range, a larger cabin and a smoother ride than competitor aircraft in the same class With a newly optimized wing and the all-new Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 engine, these aircraft fly farther, faster… Read the full press release
Christophe Degoumois appointed as Vice President of Sales, International of Bombardier Business Aircraft
Accomplished professional brings more than 20 years of experience in business jet sales to this role Mr. Degoumois will oversee aircraft sales in all regions outside the Americas Bombardier is poised to maintain its market share leadership around the world in the segments where it competes, with the most complete, most compelling portfolio of business… Read the full press release
All Nippon Airways’ new Economy Class seats recognized with Good Design Award from Japan Institute Design Promotion
Set to debut this autumn on domestic Boeing 777-200 and 787-8 aircraft, the new Economy Class seats have already been recognized for their superior design. Seats were designed in collaboration with leading car seat designers at Toyota Boshoku. TOKYO, JAPAN, 2019-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest 5-Star airline for… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora again takes honours in AFAR 2019 annual Travelers’ Choice Hotel Awards
Newly enhanced resort again takes honours in the 2019 Travelers’ Choice Hotel Awards Bora Bora, French Polynesia, 2019-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — For the third consecutive year, AFAR has named Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora the Best for an Epic Stay in the World in its annual Travelers’ Choice Hotel Awards. The magazine’s readers cast more than 200,000 votes for… Read the full press release
Coin & Candor at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research
Coin & Candor raises awareness and funds for nationally recognised Breast Cancer Awareness Month Los Angeles, Westlake Village, U.S.A., 2019-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — During the month of October 2019, Coin & Candor, the seasonally inspired California brasserie is partnering with the local chapter of Cancer Support Community to raise awareness and funds for breast… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Austin hosts Masters of Craft” series
Complimentary cooking classes, wine tastings and more for fall guests Austin, U.S.A, 2019-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Autumn is the ideal time to fall for Austin, with sunny skies and mild temperatures providing the perfect backdrop for a variety of seasonal activities and events. Plus, new this year, guests at Four Seasons Hotel Austin can… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Seattle announces charity event Run of Hope Seattle on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at Seward Park
Seattle, U.S.A., 2019-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Run of Hope Seattle, an annual 5K run and 3K walk to benefit the Pediatric Brain Tumor Research Fund (PBTRF), will hold its 11th annual Run of Hope on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at Seward Park. A partnership built on hope, the collaboration between Four Seasons Hotel Seattle and the PBTRF is… Read the full press release