Teton Village, WY, 2019-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — In an important operational measure, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) proudly announces a full transition to Green Power for its electricity needs. Effective immediately, all year-round resort operations will now be powered by Lower Valley Energy’s (LVE) 100% Green Power program. This includes all JHMR on- mountain… Read the full press release
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Wyndham Destinations to eliminate plastic straws and single-use plastic at its timeshare resorts around the world
Global initiative will eliminate more than 1.1 million plastic straws annually; Company to host cleanup activities for timeshare owners and guests on International Coastal Cleanup Day Sept. 21 ORLANDO, Fla., 2019-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — In conjunction with International Coastal Cleanup Day, Wyndham Destinations (NYSE:WYND), the world’s largest vacation ownership and exchange company, announced today (Sept. 19, 2019)… Read the full press release
SAS unveils new design for its aircraft exterior
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2019-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — For the first time in 21 years, SAS has launched a brand new visual identity and revealed a new design for its aircraft exterior. The new livery is a modern take on classic Scandinavian design, and to highlight the future of SAS, the new Airbus A350 and A320neo,… Read the full press release
easyJet’s Bristol network: Summer 2020 now on sale
easyJet has put its flights for summer 2020 on sale meaning that thousands of flights across Europe are now on sale until 30th August 2020. LUTON, England, 2019-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Over 287,098 flights are set to take place across easyJet’s network between 29th March 2020 and 30th August 2020 providing more than 50… Read the full press release
Gatwick Airport announces new independent panel of experts to help shape its strategy and services for disabled passengers
Panel will complement the work and ongoing achievements of Gatwick’s Accessibility Forum and Passenger Advisory PRM Group Ann Frye – international specialist in the transport needs of disabled and older people – to chair the panel Aviation Minister: “Gatwick’s continued work on accessibility is helping to open up new opportunities and experiences, ensuring the aviation network is truly open… Read the full press release
Gatwick Airport invites local food producers to its very first ‘Meet the Local Producer’ event
Over 40 local food and beverage producers to attend Gatwick’s inaugural ‘Meet the Local Producer’ event Gatwick to give producers in its locality the opportunity to network with businesses interested in purchasing their goods Meet the Local Producer will take place 15th October 2019, Gatwick Hilton, 3pm – 6pm LONDON, UK, 2019-Sep-20 — /Travel PR… Read the full press release
easyJet announces new route between Edinburgh and Birmingham, launching on 29 March 2020
LUTON, England, 2019-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — A new domestic route from Edinburgh to Birmingham will operate 13 times a week. Flights between the two cities launch on 29 March 2020 and will operate year-round. easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has announced a new route between Edinburgh and Birmingham today. The domestic city connection will operate… Read the full press release
IATA: Airline Industry Retailing Symposium will address transforming legacy distribution and payment processes into a digital retailing environment
Geneva, Switzerland, 2019-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — “In the digital world, consumers expect to shop for travel with the same conveniences they enjoy with other online retail experiences. They want relevant, customized offers that are easily accessible on the device of their choice—which is increasingly mobile. But there is a gap in what they experience…. Read the full press release
The Port of Oakland to hold Float Lab at the Port’s Middle Harbor Shoreline Park and the annual CA Coastal Cleanup
Events mark new climate change study and Port’s Storm Water Program Oakland, Calif., 2019-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The Port of Oakland is holding two events Saturday: a climate change study kick-off with the new Float Lab at the Port’s Middle Harbor Shoreline Park; and the annual CA Coastal Cleanup. The Cleanup brings hundreds… Read the full press release
Auckland Airport and Beijing Capital International launch the Auckland-Beijing Sister Photo Exhibition
Auckland, New Zealand, 2019-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of the China-New Zealand year of tourism Auckland Airport and its sister airport Beijing Capital International Airport have launched the Auckland-Beijing Sister Photo Exhibition. The evocative exhibition is structured around 26 images, each one capturing an element of Beijing’s unique culture or cityscape. With stunning… Read the full press release
Wizz Air further expands its Romanian operations
NEW BASED AIRBUS A321 AIRCRAFT, MORE FLIGHTS AND A NEW ROUTE TO FRANCE BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2019-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, largest airline in Romania and one of Europe’s fastest growing airlines today (SEP 19, 2019) announced further expansion of its Romanian operations, basing 1 new aircraft in Bucharest. The new Airbus A321 aircraft… Read the full press release
Japan Airlines Extends Support for Regions Affected by Typhoon Faxai
Tokyo, Japan, 2019-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — During September 7~9, 2019, a historic typhoon hit the Kanto/Chiba region and the damages have been extensive, including the destruction of homes, widespread power and water outage, and the loss of precious lives. The JAL Group would like to send our sincere condolences to all who have lost… Read the full press release
Japan Airlines to trial autonomous towing tractors at Narita International Airport
Tokyo, Japan, 2019-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) and Narita International Airport Corporation (NAA) today (September 20, 2019) announced the decision to launch a pilot program to transport air cargo and check-in baggage with autonomous towing tractors within a restricted area at the airport. This trial is based on an offer from the… Read the full press release
Oakwood announces the grand opening of its newest Oakwood WaterWalk property located in Overland Park, Kansas
LONG BEACH AND WICHITA, 2019-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood, wholly owned by Mapletree Investments (“Mapletree”), celebrated the grand opening of its newest Oakwood WaterWalk property on Tuesday, September 17 in Overland Park, Kansas. In May 2019, Oakwood announced a multi-year strategic partnership with WaterWalk International, a DeBoer family entity, to create a visionary new hospitality… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways announces multi-year sponsorship agreement with Belgian football club K.A.S. Eupen
Airline will be the Main Shirt Sponsor of Belgian First Division Club K.A.S. Eupen starting from the 2019/20 season Qatar Airways operates eight weekly passenger services to Brussels and 19 weekly all-cargo services to Liège DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is excited to announce that it has signed a multi-year… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways announces codeshare partnership with China Southern Airlines
Qatar Airways acquired five per cent of China Southern Airlines in December 2018 Agreement is the first step in the strengthening of cooperation between both airlines DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to announce codeshare cooperation with China Southern Airlines starting from January 2020*. This codeshare agreement is the… Read the full press release
British Airways supports Hurricane Dorian relief efforts
LONDON, UK, 2019-Sep-19 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of British Airways’ commitment to help communities respond in times of crisis, the airline has been supporting relief efforts to reach those impacted by Hurricane Dorian. The hurricane was one of the most powerful in the Atlantic on record, causing devastation and loss of life across… Read the full press release
Belfast City Airport congratulates Limavady Community Development Initiative Daycare as the overall winner at the Best Kept Health & Social Care Awards
BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2019-Sep-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Limavady Community Development Initiative (LCDI) Daycare has been named overall winner at the Best Kept Health & Social Care Awards, sponsored by George Best Belfast City Airport. LCDI won ‘Best Kept Daycare Centre’ in the Western region before competing in the final stage of judging and being… Read the full press release
Emirates celebrates Oktoberfest with Bavarian specialties on board and in its airport lounges
Dubai, UAE, 2019-Sep-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates is serving its guests Bavarian specialties on board and in its airport lounges to celebrate Oktoberfest this year. From 21 September to 6 October 2019, customers between Dubai and Germany will be able to enjoy regional food and drinks in all classes of travel on board. Bavarian… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, Hoi An, Vietnam again recognised as a worldwide wellness leader at the 10th annual SpaChina Awards
The Heart of the Earth Spa receives top accolade at SpaChina Awards 2019 Hoi An, Vietnam, 2019-Sep-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, Hoi An, Vietnam has again been recognised as a worldwide wellness leader at the 10th annual SpaChina Awards, named Global Wellness Resort of the Year for the second consecutive year. During a… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai names Sunil Narang as new General Manager
Mumbai, India, 2019-Sep-19 — /Travel PR News/ — From the cutting-edge city of Shenzhen, China, Sunil Narang joins the dynamic, bustling metropolis for his newest Four Seasons assignment as the General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai. In his new role, Sunil’s focus will be to continue building upon the pillars of excellence on which the Hotel was established… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh welcomes its new General Manager, Sam Ioannidis
Two-plus decade Four Seasons veteran returns to Middle East to lead world-class Red Sea resort Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, 2019-Sep-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has announced the appointment of Sam Ioannidis as General Manager of Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh. Ioannidis’s arrival at the world-class beachfront and pool-bedecked property on the… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip names Vikram Reddy as Regional Vice President and General Manager
Macau, China, 2019-Sep-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Vikram Reddy has been named Regional Vice President and General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip, with his most recent appointment as Regional Vice President and General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai before arriving in Macau. With more than 25 years with Four Seasons, Reddy’s invaluable experience… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Singapore’s fine dining Cantonese restaurant, Jiang-Nan Chun, receives one-star Michelin rating for the second consecutive year
Singapore, 2019-Sep-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Jiang-Nan Chun, the fine dining Cantonese restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore, received the coveted one-star rating for the second consecutive year in the Michelin Guide Singapore 2019. “We are exceptionally thrilled that Jiang-Nan Chun has once again been awarded the one-star Michelin rating by the acclaimed Michelin Guide. This award underscores… Read the full press release
Grand-Hôtel du Cap Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel teams up with Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild for an exclusive picnic experience
Hotel guests can enjoy a luxury picnic prepared by Michelin-starred Chef Yoric Tièche in one of the most iconic locations of the French Riviera Saint-Jean Cap-Ferrat, France, 2019-Sep-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Grand-Hôtel du Cap Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel, has launched an exclusive picnic experience in partnership with Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild. Upon reservation, guests… Read the full press release
Cambria Hotels announces the opening of 127-room Cambria Hotel Fort Mill in South Carolina
Upscale Brand Continues Strong Growth in the Carolinas ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Sep-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), announced the opening of its third hotel in South Carolina, just miles from the state line in a rapidly growing submarket of Charlotte, North Carolina. The four-story, 127-room Cambria Hotel Fort Mill joins… Read the full press release
Port of Oakland retired Executive Director Chris Lytle presented with The Containerization and Intermodal Institute’s Lifetime Achievement Award
Award for 53-year career that included top job at two of biggest U.S. ports Long Beach, Calif., 2019-Sep-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Port of Oakland retired Executive Director Chris Lytle received one of the shipping industry’s top honors here this week. The Containerization and Intermodal Institute presented him its Lifetime Achievement Award for a… Read the full press release
Port of Oakland announces return of the annual Eat Real Festival at Jack London Square
Jack London Square’s biggest food event of the year is this weekend Oakland, Calif., 2019-Sep-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The annual Eat Real Festival returns to the Port of Oakland’s Jack London Square for two days of feasting on specialty foods. Tens of thousands of visitors will attend this year’s largest event at the… Read the full press release
VisitBritain Shop and Marketing Manchester become distributors on Tourism Exchange GB
We are delighted to announce that the VisitBritain Shop and Marketing Manchester have both joined as distributors on Tourism Exchange GB (TXGB), a new platform for English suppliers to reach global distributors. LONDON, UK, 2019-Sep-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Marketing Manchester’s new distribution channel will help suppliers in the area raise their profile to overseas… Read the full press release
Bangkok Airways organized a CSR activity to build fish homes and release aquatic animal in Koh Samui
Koh Samui, Thailand, 2019-Sep-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Recently, Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited led by Mr.Nijjapat Piyapant, Vice President – Airport (5th from left) together with Ban Mae Nam community and Department of Fisheries Surat Thani organized a CSR activity “We Love You – Koh Samui” building fish homes to serve as marine nursery… Read the full press release