Airbnb and Adventure Travel Trade Association form sustainability partnership

San Francisco, CA, 2019-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Climate change is one of the greatest challenges our global society faces. Scientific authorities all over the world have come to similar conclusions; our environment is deteriorating faster than ever before. For example, our climate has higher carbon dioxide levels today than at any point in at least… Read the full press release

Ryanair launches massive Autumn seat sale

DUBLIN, Ireland, 2019-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No. 1 airline, today (16 Sep) launched a massive Autumn seat sale, with up to £30 off return flights on over 1 million seats across its European network, allowing customers to book a winter break or spring getaway on the lowest fares. This amazing seat sale… Read the full press release

The Calile Hotel launches its Spring Summer campaign in collaboration with Queensland Ballet

New South Wales, Australia, 2019-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — In a Queensland first, The Calile Hotel has unveiled its Spring Summer campaign in collaboration with Queensland Ballet. One year after The Calile opened its doors to Queensland and the world, Australia’s first urban resort has partnered in a stunning local collaboration with Queensland Ballet. The… Read the full press release

Viking’s seventh ocean ship, Viking Venus to join its award-winning fleet in 2021

#1 Ocean Cruise Line Will Launch Seventh Ocean Ship; Viking Sky Will Return to Istanbul with New Voyages Los Angeles, CA, 2019-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking® (www.vikingcruises.com) today (September 17, 2019) announced its seventh ocean ship, Viking Venus®, will join its award-winning fleet in early 2021, further solidifying the company’s standing as the largest and world’s best… Read the full press release

AAAE calls on Congress to Update PFC Program to Unlock Airport Infrastructure Investment

Alexandria, Va., 2019-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — With airlines collecting more than $1.5 billion in baggage fees in the second quarter of 2019 – yet another record high – the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) called on Congress to update the arbitrary federal cap on local Passenger Facility Charges to spur investment in… Read the full press release

Marco Polo Ortigas Manila announces a special package perfect for Chinese Engagements

Manila, Philippines, 2019-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Celebrate the harmony of two families, and the wonderful love that this new beginning brings, with Marco Polo Ortigas Manila’s The Joys of Ting Hun—a special package perfect for Chinese Engagements. The engagement announcement is an important part of Chinese tradition. It is where the families of the… Read the full press release

Radisson Hotel Group announces the signing of its second Radisson RED in South Africa – the Radisson RED Johannesburg Rosebank

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2019-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group, one of the largest and most dynamic hotel groups in the world, is pleased to announce the signing of its second Radisson RED in South Africa – continuing the brand’s fast growing African and global expansion. Scheduled to open early 2021, the Radisson RED Johannesburg… Read the full press release

Hilton to introduce Hampton by Hilton brand to Quito, the capital and largest city in Ecuador

New hotel will add 135 rooms to thriving Quito market QUITO, Ecuador and MCLEAN, Va., 2019-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today (September 16, 2019) announced plans to introduce Hampton by Hilton, the global, upper-midscale brand, to Quito, the capital and largest city in Ecuador, as part of a franchise agreement signed with Hotel Colón… Read the full press release

G6 Hospitality announces its 2019 franchise award winners

DALLAS, TEXAS, 2019-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — G6 Hospitality LLC, the parent company of Motel 6 and Studio 6 brands in the United States and Canada, today (Sept. 17, 2019) announced its 2019 franchise award winners. At the 2019 Motel 6 Brand Conference in Phoenix, Arizona, G6 Hospitality executives honored 16 franchisees and partners whose contributions have… Read the full press release

Dusit International opens its first standalone restaurant concept – Baan Dusit Thani

Bangkok, Thailand, 2019-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — New concept is designed to bring value to all stakeholders by expanding market reach, trialling new concepts that can be introduced at Dusit Hotels & Resorts worldwide, and maintaining brand awareness in the local market while Dusit’s flagship hotel, Dusit Thani Bangkok, is redeveloped as part of landmark… Read the full press release

Boeing to provide GainJet a suite of Jeppesen flight operation digital solutions

GainJet signs agreement for Boeing’s Jeppesen Operator, JetPlanner Pro, FliteDeck Pro X and Aviator digital solutions VIENNA, AUSTRIA, 2019-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing (NYSE: BA) will provide GainJet, a global private jet charter operator and management company, a suite of Jeppesen flight operation digital solutions including Operator, JetPlanner Pro, FliteDeck Pro X and Aviator… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport named UK and Ireland’s best airport at the Travel Trade Gazette annual awards

Manchester, UK, 2019-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Last night Manchester won the accolade of the UK and Ireland’s best airport at the Travel Trade Gazette annual awards in London, which is judged by the travel trade and industry experts. The UK’s third largest airport beat off competition from fellow nominees Birmingham, Bristol, Luton and Belfast City… Read the full press release

Accor launches greet, a community-based, responsible and non-standardized brand

Brand origin and philosophy Paris, France, 2019-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelers’ expectations have changed. Customers are now increasingly focused on hotel experiences that respect people and the world around them. Alert to new trends, Accor is rewriting the rules and presents greet, a new alternative hospitality and sustainable tourism offer that combines environmental considerations… Read the full press release

London City Airport awards £40,000 worth of grants to charities and not-for-profit organisations

LONDON, UK, 2019-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The first round of grants for London City Airport’s £75,000 Community Fund have been awarded, with 16 charities and not-for-profit organisations from 10 different London boroughs receiving a lump sum. In total, £40,000 worth of grants have been distributed, to provide a financial boost to local groups, such… Read the full press release

SAS travelers can now choose to buy biofuel and help reduce climate-affecting CO2 emissions

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2019-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelers flying with SAS can now voluntarily choose to buy biofuel and so help reduce climate-affecting CO2 emissions by up to 80 percent. The new non-profit service aims to pioneer a large-scale and competitive market for biofuel within aviation, in line with SAS’ sustainability strategy. SAS is now… Read the full press release

Gatwick Airport launches new information portal on aircraft noise that can be tailored by postcode

New information portal represents a step change in transparency and makes it easier for residents to find flight information relevant to their location New videos explaining how aircraft operate in and out of Gatwick also available on the portal Over £1 million invested by Gatwick Airport to improve the monitoring and reporting of aircraft noise… Read the full press release

IATA study: more competitive air transport sector in Poland could foster prosperity and generate new jobs

Warsaw, Poland, 2019-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released a new study showing that a more competitive air transport sector in Poland could generate an additional €3 billion in extra GDP to the nation’s economy and more than 8,000 jobs by 2037. An IATA study, Poland Air Transport Regulatory Competitiveness Indicators, recommends… Read the full press release

CDA welcomes Hainan Airlines’ inaugural service from O’Hare International Airport to Chengdu, China

CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — History will be made just after midnight tonight when the inaugural Hainan Airlines flight 706 departs O’Hare bound for Chengdu. This route between O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chengdu’s Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) will make Chicago the first and only interior city in the United States to offer nonstop scheduled passenger… Read the full press release

British Airways announces next phase of its £6.5bn investment for customers requiring additional assistance with the introduction of dedicated customer care team

Airline announces next phase of multi-million pounds investment for customers requiring additional assistance with introduction of 20-strong team of accessibility experts Team will assist more than half a million customers with disabilities who fly each year – their enquiries were formerly handled by airline’s general customer service team New direct phone line now connects customers… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways launches services to Osaka, Japan starting from 6 April 2020

New flight to Osaka will be operated by an Airbus A350 aircraft The stunning city of Osaka will be the third Japanese gateway in Qatar Airways’ rapidly-expanding global network DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to announce services to Osaka, Japan starting from 6 April 2020. The second largest metropolitan… Read the full press release

Grand Hyatt named the ‘Best Business Hotel Brand in the World’ at the 2019 Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Awards for the 15th time

Awards from Business Traveller Asia-Pacific and Meetings and Conventions Asia demonstrate Hyatt’s commitment to create meaningful experiences and to care for premium customers CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Sep-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt announced today (September 12, 2019)  that the Grand Hyatt brand has been named the ‘Best Business Hotel Brand in the World’ at the 2019… Read the full press release

SilkAir to transfer its services to Busan in South Korea to Singapore Airlines

Singapore, 2019-Sep-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines (SIA)’s regional wing, SilkAir, today (12 September 2019) announced that it will be transferring its services to Busan in South Korea to SIA. Taking effect from 28 October 2019, the transfer will enable SIA to boost seat capacity on the route by 76%, to meet growing travel… Read the full press release

Ryanair launches the third year of exclusive partnership with the Erasmus Student Network

300,000 Erasmus Student Network Bookings To Date Erasmus Students Saved Over €10m So Far With Ryanair DUBLIN, Ireland, 2019-Sep-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, and the Erasmus Student Network today (12 Sep) celebrated the launch of their third year of partnership, while celebrating a total of 300,000 bookings by Erasmus Student Network… Read the full press release

WizzAir to add another Airbus A321neo aircraft at its Budapest base

NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART AIRCRAFT AND 3 NEW ROUTES LAND IN BUDAPEST BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2019-Sep-14 — /Travel PR News/ — WizzAir, the largest airline in Central and Eastern Europe and Europe’s greenest* airline has today (SEP 10, 2019) announced the arrival another state-of-the-art Airbus A321neo aircraft at its base in Budapest in June 2020 and the launch of three new routes… Read the full press release

The Londoner joins the Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ Legend Collection

NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA, 2019-Sep-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand representing more than 750 hotels, resorts, and residences across 85 countries, is pleased to welcome The Londoner as the newest experience within the brand’s esteemed Legend Collection. With The Londoner set to launch in Spring 2020… Read the full press release

Deutsche Hospitality announces a new 136-room MAXX by Steigenberger Aalen scheduled to open in early 2022

Plans are in place to open a 136-room hotel to be operated by the Brendal Hotel Group in a new urban quarter being created in Aalen. Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2019-Sep-14 — /Travel PR News/ — MAXX is growing alongside BRENDAL. Deutsche Hospitality has announced the launch of a new-build project that will create a 136-room… Read the full press release

IHG unveils newly renovated Crowne Plaza® Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia

Transformed flagship property is a significant milestone of the Crowne Plaza Accelerate program, charting the future of the brand Denham, United Kingdom, 2019-Sep-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Intercontinental Hotels Group® (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is pleased to welcome guests to the newly renovated Crowne Plaza® Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia. Owned by… Read the full press release

IHG announces signing of InterContinental Okinawa Chura SUN Resort

InterContinental brings a new luxury resort experience to Okinawa Denham, United Kingdom, 2019-Sep-13 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG®) Head Office: UK, Japan: Minato-ku, Tokyo, Operating Company in Japan: IHG ANA Hotels Group Japan, CEO, Hans Heijligers and CHIA HSIN CEMENT CORPORATION GROUP (CHC Ryukyu) Head Office: Taipei, Chairman: Jason Chang announced… Read the full press release

Marriott International announces that Alex Kyriakidis will transition from President of Middle East & Africa to executive advisor

Bethesda, MD, 2019-Sep-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) announced today (09/12/2019) that Alex Kyriakidis, President and Managing Director of the company’s Middle East & Africa division, will transition from the position effective 31 December 2019 to take up an executive advisory role for the company. “As Marriott’s head of Middle… Read the full press release

JW Marriott to host the second annual food & wine festival at JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

Bethesda, MD, 2019-Sep-13 — /Travel PR News/ — This September, JW Marriott will host Gather by JW, the second annual food & wine festival at JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa on the Venetian archipelago of Isola delle Rose. In collaboration with FOOD & WINE Magazine, the festival will take over the hotel and island from… Read the full press release