Norwegian announces its Autumn sale

Flights to South America available from just £199.90 one-way Fly to Europe from £28.90 one-way in the sale LONDON, UK, 2019-Sep-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian has launched its Autumn sale, offering travellers extra savings on over 35,000 flights to Europe, the US and South America. Consumers looking to book their next far-flung holiday… Read the full press release

Siberia Airlines announces direct flights from Khabarovsk to Bangkok

Novosibirsk, Russia, 2019-Sep-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Starting November 1st, 2019, Siberia Airlines opens direct regular flights from Khabarovsk to Bangkok. Flights will be operated on Fridays. Departure from Khabarovsk is at 21:40, arrival at Bangkok airport is at 02:30 local time the next day. The return flight departs on Saturdays at 03:30 and lands in Khabarovsk at 13:15. «We are pleased to offer passengers from Khabarovsk the opportunity… Read the full press release

Nick Valenti steps down as CEO of its Patina Restaurant Group and will serve as an external advisor to Delaware North

Buffalo, N.Y., 2019-Sep-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Delaware North today announced that Nick Valenti has decided to step down as CEO of its Patina Restaurant Group (Patina) and will serve as an external advisor to the global hospitality company through his company Simple Hospitality LLC. In this role, Valenti will continue to oversee the completion… Read the full press release

SFO to adjust the duration of free parking in short-term garages to 10 minutes

Hourly parking garages revert to 10 minutes free effective October 1, 2019 SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2019-Sep-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced plans to adjust the duration of free parking in short-term garages to 10 minutes from 30 minutes effective October 1, 2019. With this move, SFO will conclude a… Read the full press release

Turkish Airlines announces sponsorship of River Plate, the world-famous Argentinian football team

Istanbul, Turkey, 2019-Sep-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Flying to more countries than any other airline, Turkish Airlines first announced its sponsorship of River Plate, the world-famous Argentinian football team, a couple of weeks ago. Today (9/2/2019), it was reciprocally announced and celebrated with River Plate on a press conference held at River Plate Stadium,… Read the full press release

SAS announces year-round route to Los Angeles from Copenhagen

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2019-Sep-03 — /Travel PR News/ — SAS is opening a year-round route to Los Angeles from Copenhagen. The first flight will be in January 2020. Big demand from leisure travelers in Denmark and a more attractive timetable with daily flights mean that the route will be part of the flight program from the new… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways launches new office in Amman, Jordan

Qatar Airways currently operates 21 weekly flights from Doha to Amman DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Sep-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways celebrated the launch of its new offices in Amman, Jordan on Monday, 2 September 2019. The successful office opening celebration was attended by the Transport Minister of Jordan, His Excellency Eng. Anmar Khasawneh and… Read the full press release

The Chicago Department of Aviation rolled out a new Code of Conduct for all CDA employees and vendors

Revised standards will apply to all employees, contractors, and those who do business with the CDA as City embarks on transformative airport capital projects CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Sep-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) today (08/31/2019) rolled out a new Code of Conduct designed to serve as a roadmap for all CDA employees and vendors. The CDA Code… Read the full press release

CDA welcomes American Airlines new service from Chicago to Alaska next summer

CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Sep-03 — /Travel PR News/ — American Airlines announced today (08/30/2019) that new service from Chicago to Alaska will begin next summer. The airline will begin daily seasonal service from Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI). Additionally, based on this year’s success, American… Read the full press release

British Airways 24/7: Access All Areas airs on 5th September on Channel 5

First episode airs on Channel 5 on 5th September 2019 at 2100 GMT Documentary team from Title Role Productions in Manchester spent nine months filming with the airline at locations around the world Footage captured includes preparations for a visit from Her Majesty The Queen to celebrate the airline’s landmark birthday LONDON, UK, 2019-Sep-03 —… Read the full press release

Innovative Travel Solutions by Vancouver International Airport announces next-generation kiosks transform border security at Barbados’ International Airport

Innovative technology expedites clearance process and improves passenger experience Richmond, B.C., 2019-Aug-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (August 26, 2019), Innovative Travel Solutions by Vancouver International Airport (YVR) announced the expansion of the border control program at Grantley Adams International Airport (GAIA) in Barbados with a total of 48 biometric-enabled kiosks now in use. This partnership utilizes… Read the full press release

Siberia Airlines launches direct flights from Khabarovsk to Bangkok

Novosibirsk, Russia, 2019-Aug-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Starting November 1st, 2019, Siberia Airlines opens direct regular flights from Khabarovsk to Bangkok. Flights will be operated on Fridays. Departure from Khabarovsk is at 21:40, arrival at Bangkok airport is at 02:30 local time the next day. The return flight departs on Saturdays at 03:30 and lands in Khabarovsk at 13:15. «We are pleased to offer passengers from Khabarovsk the opportunity… Read the full press release

Vietjet to hold Cabin Crew Recruitment Day in Tokyo

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, 2019-Aug-30 — /Travel PR News/ — After taking place at the two biggest cities in Vietnam, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietjet’s large-scale Cabin Crew Recruitment Day prepares to “land” in the capital of Japan – Tokyo. Recently, the new-age carrier Vietjet has continuously been honored with many awards in… Read the full press release

FCCA announces its 2019 Seatrade Europe Partners

FCCA announces its record-breaking 14 partners for Seatrade Europe that will benefit from the Association’s continued initiative – now in its third year – to connect Caribbean and Latin American stakeholders with European cruise and river lines for meeting, networking and exhibiting opportunities, coupled with year-round efforts by FCCA to follow up on actionable items… Read the full press release

The Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority Announces $90 Million Expansion of Concourse A

Project Elevate: Concourse A Will Add Eight Gates, New Amenities to Accommodate GRR Passenger Growth; Federal Inspection Station and Control Tower Relocation Also Planned Grand Rapids, Michigan, 2019-Aug-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority Board today (August 28, 2019) announced Project Elevate, a three-development expansion of Ford Airport that begins … Read the full press release

Gerald R. Ford International Airport welcomes the return of Midwest Express

Direct flights between Milwaukee – Grand Rapids to begin by year end Grand Rapids, MI, 2019-Aug-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Midwest Express today (August 28, 2019) revealed the Elite Airways aircraft, complete with exterior Midwest Express branding, that will service initial flight destinations to Cincinnati, OH (CVG), Omaha, NE (OMA), and Grand Rapids, MI… Read the full press release

Oakland International Airport expects busy Labor Day holiday weekend

Monday is expected to be busiest Labor Day travel day with 47,000 passengers Oakland, Calif., 2019-Aug-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakland International Airport (OAK) expects to be bustling this Labor Day holiday weekend, which traditionally marks the unofficial end of the summer travel season. OAK anticipates welcoming approximately 191,500 passengers during the five-day period beginning… Read the full press release

World Travel Awards to host its North America Gala Ceremony 2020 in the Thompson Okanagan, British Columbia

Thompson Okanagan, British Columbia, 2019-Aug-30 — /Travel PR News/ — World Travel Awards (WTA) has revealed it will host its North America Gala Ceremony 2020 in the Thompson Okanagan, British Columbia. The leading travel industry figureheads and decision-makers from across North America will attend what will mark WTA’s first ceremony in Canada. Nestled in the southern interior… Read the full press release

Construction work begins on major airfield expansion at Auckland Airport

Auckland, New Zealand, 2019-Aug-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Work has begun on the biggest expansion to Auckland Airport’s airfield since the 1970s. Covering the equivalent of more than 250,000 m2 or about 30 rugby fields, a new taxiway and six remote stands for parking and servicing aircraft are being built at the western end of… Read the full press release

W Hotels Worldwide announces the opening of W Aspen & The Sky Residences at W Aspen

First New Luxury Aspen Hotel in 25 Years, W Aspen is Set to Elevate Après-Ski Boasting the Town’s Only Year-Round Mountainside Rooftop Venue Aspen, CO, 2019-Aug-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Set your sights Sky High. W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International Inc., today (08/29/2019) announced the much-anticipated opening of W Aspen & The… Read the full press release

Gatwick Airport to hold Gatwick Fun Day on 14th September

Gatwick partners with Aviation Museum to host Fun Day for local residents Family-focussed event gives unique behind the scenes look at the airport with 40 exhibitors Event is free with donations to Gatwick’s charity partners also encouraged LONDON, UK, 2019-Aug-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick Airport is giving local residents an exclusive behind-the-scenes peek into… Read the full press release

PATA strengthens partnership with Binumi

BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2019-Aug-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), a not-for-profit membership association acting as a catalyst for the responsible development of the Asia Pacific travel and tourism industry, has bolstered its partnership with Binumi, a video ecosystem platform empowering individuals and businesses to create and share compelling video content that can build… Read the full press release

UNWTO: Tourism Enjoys Continued Growth generating USD 5 billion per day

Madrid, Spain, 2019-Aug-30 — /Travel PR News/ — International tourist arrivals grew 5% in 2018, to reach the 1.4 billion mark, two years ahead of the World Tourism Organization’s long-term forecasts, according to the UNWTO International Tourism Highlights, 2019 Edition. At the same time, export earnings generated by tourism grew to USD 1.7 trillion, an increase… Read the full press release

ANA Holdings to raise awareness of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) during the 2019 UN General Assembly

In recognition of the upcoming UN General Assembly, ANA HD will highlight its efforts to promote sustainable business practices. TOKYO, JAPAN, 2019-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — ANA HOLDINGS INC. (hereinafter “ANA HD”) will be raising awareness of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) during the 2019 UN General Assembly. In order to illustrate ANA… Read the full press release

The Wellwood Burns Centre and Museum upgraded to Four Star grading by VisitScotland

EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2019-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The venue of a Robert Burns Club that dates back to 1826 has received a Four Star grading from VisitScotland. The Wellwood Burns Centre and Museum, home of the Irvine Burns Club, was upgraded from three stars by the national tourism organisation’s Quality Assurance (QA) Scheme in… Read the full press release

Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko hosted the tenth edition of the Bansko Opera Fest

Bansko, Bulgaria, 2019-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — This past weekend, Bansko was host to the tenth edition of the Bansko Opera Fest. The festival featured an amazing opening concert, “Vivaldi and the Little Otto”, on Thursday evening by Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra and Fortissimo Family Children’s Music and Education Program, with the special participation of the… Read the full press release

Marriott International announces an expanded toiletry program aimed at reducing single-use plastics

New, large amenity bottles reduce plastic waste while offering guests a convenient “pump” design Bethesda, MD, 2019-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) today (08/28/2019) announced that it’s expanding an initiative to replace tiny, single-use toiletry bottles of shampoo, conditioner and bath gel in guestroom showers with larger, pump-topped bottles. To date, the company… Read the full press release

Doncaster Sheffield Airport rated the best UK airport and in the top ten European airports in global airport passenger survey

Doncaster, England, 2019-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Doncaster Sheffield Airport has been rated the best UK airport and in the top ten European airports in a leading global airport passenger service and benchmarking survey for the last year. The Airport Council International’s Airport Service Quality (ASQ) measures passenger satisfaction and rates all aspects of the… Read the full press release

Emirates’ inflight entertainment features a special edition cover with artwork created by Mawaheb artist Abdulla Lutfi

Dubai, UAE, 2019-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates’ inflight entertainment (IFE) guide will feature a special edition cover with artwork created by Abdulla Lutfi, an Emirati artist represented by Mawaheb from Beautiful People. Meaning ‘talent’ in Arabic, Mawaheb is a Dubai-based art studio for adults with special needs, also known as ‘the determined ones’ following… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas announces the appointment of Ahmed Yacout as Hotel Manager

Four Seasons veteran brings more than a decade of diverse experience to new role Las Vegas, U.S.A., 2019-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas welcomes Ahmed Yacout to the position of Hotel Manager this August, arriving most recently from the brand’s sister property, Four Seasons Hotel Austin. “I am beyond excited for this amazing assignment… Read the full press release