Flight from Seattle to Cairo represents the longest 787 delivery flight using sustainable fuel Delivery flight launches Boeing program that offer operators the option to use sustainable fuel for flight home SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2019-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE:BA] today (July 23, 2019) delivered the fifth 787 Dreamliner for EGYPTAIR via a lease agreement… Read the full press release
Mobile QuickClear application simplifies U.S. Customs and Border Protection processes for business and general aviation pilots OSHKOSH, Wis., 2019-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] has introduced a new digital application, Jeppesen Mobile QuickClear. This application, created in partnership with Airside Mobile for encryption and data management services, simplifies the international clearance process with… Read the full press release
Hotel will be debut property for the lifestyle brand in Colorado CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) has announced plans for Thompson Denver, the first Thompson Hotels property in the state of Colorado, expected to open in 2021. Currently under development, Thompson Denver recently broke ground at 1600 Market Street in LoDo,… Read the full press release
Erlanger, Ky., 2019-Jul-24 — /Travel PR News/ — American Airlines announced it will begin daily seasonal service to Phoenix from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) beginning December 18, 2019 through April 6, 2020. The route flies during the Christmas/New Year’s holiday, Spring Break and Cincinnati Reds Spring Training using A319 aircraft (120 seat configuration). Tickets are… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines and JetBlue begin flights from first nine-gate section today SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2019-Jul-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) today (July 23, 2019) announced the official opening of the first nine-gate section of Harvey Milk Terminal 1. Southwest Airlines and JetBlue began flights this morning from the new… Read the full press release
Leeds, UK, 2019-Jul-24 — /Travel PR News/ — We are pleased to announce the appointment of Joanna Wild as Chief Commercial Officer this summer. Joanna is highly experienced in the Airport and Retail sectors, delivering profit growth, commercial success and customer excellence. After previously holding roles of Customer Services Director at Thomas Cook Airlines and Managing… Read the full press release
New directors move across from current easyJet roles LUTON, England, 2019-Jul-24 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet holidays has put the finishing touches to its board team with the appointment of two new Directors announced today.(JULY 22 2019) Paul Ablin, easyJet’s current Group Finance Director will join the holidays business as Chief Operating Officer (COO) in… Read the full press release
Competition designed to help local SMEs to grow internationally Small businesses from Crawley, Horley and Croydon being flown to trade fairs in Las Vegas, Shanghai and Amsterdam Winners also receiving support from the Department of International Trade LONDON, UK, 2019-Jul-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Small businesses from Crawley, Horley and Croydon have won the opportunity… Read the full press release
Airline to fly more than 3,500 Athletes, Coaches and Officials with thousands more expected spectators between 27 September and 6 October Exclusive discounted fares available for the championships through qatarairways.com Doha, Qatar, 2019-Jul-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is set to bring the world of athletics together in Doha after signing an agreement to… Read the full press release
EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2019-Jul-24 — /Travel PR News/ — A country house in the heart of Highland Perthshire received a special visit from a VisitScotland Coo Van as it became Perthshire’s first Five Star Restaurant with Rooms. The Old Manse of Blair, just outside the village of Blair Atholl, received five stars from the national tourism organisation’s… Read the full press release
BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2019-Jul-23 — /Travel PR News/ — For the 16th consecutive year, Radisson Hotel Group organized its annual Community Action Month – a significant number of actions and activities carried out to support communities around the world. Once again, the group was proud to demonstrate its ongoing commitment to the global partnership with SOS Children’s… Read the full press release
ANA to spread the Olympic spirit across Japan through the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Torch Relay. ANA will partner with JAL to transport the Olympic flame to Japan. TOKYO, JAPAN, 2019-Jul-23 — /Travel PR News/ — All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest 5-Star airline for seven consecutive years, has signed an agreement today with the Tokyo… Read the full press release
Denham, United Kingdom, 2019-Jul-23 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement to develop a new Holiday Inn hotel at the upcoming ‘Dubai Deira Islands’. The signing is aligned with IHG’s strategy to increase its midscale offering in the Middle East and… Read the full press release
Hong Kong, China, 2019-Jul-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has extended Fans of M.O., its enticing guest recognition programme, with the addition of exclusive members only experiences. Members of the programme already receive an extensive range of complimentary privileges and personalised recognition when staying at Mandarin Oriental hotels worldwide, including Partner Benefits from global… Read the full press release
Bintan Island, Indonesia, 2019-Jul-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Tribute PortfolioTM, Marriott International’s newest collection brand and growing global family of characterful, independent hotels drawn together by their passion for captivating design and their drive to create vibrant social scenes for guests and locals alike, today announced the opening of Natra Bintan, located in the… Read the full press release
Male’, Maldives, 2019-Jul-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) invited media groups from South Korea and China in order to promote the Maldives as an affordable and relaxing destination to the Korean and Chinese tourists. These media groups are visiting the Maldives as part of a series of media familiarization… Read the full press release
Male’, Maldives, 2019-Jul-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The World Luxury Spa and Restaurant Awards has announced the winners of 2019, with LUX* South Ari Atoll recognised as the winner of ‘Best Luxury Resort Spa’ in the Indian Ocean region. The highly competitive 2019 World Luxury Spa and Restaurant Awards, recognising establishments for world-class service excellence,… Read the full press release
BANGKOK, Thailand, 2019-Jul-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Avani Hotels & Resorts (www.avanihotels.com) is pleased to announce the appointment of new General Managers for three of its hotels – Avani Seychelles Barbarons Resort, Avani+ Luang Prabang in Laos and the upcoming Avani Ibn Battuta Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. Avani Ibn Battuta Dubai Scheduled to… Read the full press release
International air freight market continues to bear brunt of trade wars and protectionism Montreal, Canada, 2019-Jul-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports Council International (ACI) World reports that global passenger traffic continued to grow in May 2019 while the air freight market fell again. The global passenger market gained +3.1% in May, up from +2.9% in… Read the full press release
Kirmington, England, 2019-Jul-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Eastern Airways is increasing services from Southampton Airport to Leeds Bradford Airport up to 3 flights a day, Monday to Thursday, as it offers more choice on its Flybe franchise services. From 9 September 2019, the UK regional airline will introduce a 3pm afternoon flight from Southampton and… Read the full press release
Alexandria, VA, 2019-Jul-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, today (July 22, 2019) announced a special one-on-one session in its line-up of Convention Arena content for GBTA Convention 2019, held August 3-7 in Chicago. Boeing Chairman, President and CEO Dennis Muilenburg will take the stage… Read the full press release
Jakarta, Indonesia, 2019-Jul-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Nautilus Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta welcomes the newly appointed Head Bartender from Charles H. Keith Motsi. Born in Harare, Zimbabwe and raised in the United Kingdom, Keith has travelled around the world as a bartender gaining a wealth of international experience working in many different locations around the world. “My… Read the full press release
Bangkok, Thailand, 2019-Jul-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara is proudly proving that authentic luxury can be enriched by adopting a mindful and holistic approach to day-to-day operations. The property’s recent initiatives incorporate smallholders into the hotel’s procurement process as part of its drive to empower local communities through sustainability… Read the full press release
Anantara Hotels Resorts & Spas’ first footstep into Spain turns heads with the fanfare of a Flamenco flourish. Bangkok, Thailand, 2019-Jul-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Set amidst expanses of rolling hills overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, Anantara Villa Padierna Palace Benahavis Marbella Resort is a tranquil oasis of historic allure on Spain’s Southern coast. Boasting three world… Read the full press release
Bangkok, Thailand, 2019-Jul-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Elewana Collection is proud to announce the opening of Elewana Loisaba Lodo Springs in Loisaba Conservancy bringing the total number of destinations to 16 award-winning luxurious camps, lodges and boutique beach hotels in Tanzania, Zanzibar and Kenya for the luxury safari camp and lodge operator. Set on an escarpment with impressive views… Read the full press release
Bangkok, Thailand, 2019-Jul-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas has received a total of twelve top accolades in the 2019 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards. Readers of the prestigious US magazine recognised seven individual Anantara properties across the highly coveted categories and Anantara was ranked among the very best hotel brands in… Read the full press release
Two acclaimed chefs bring four new dining experiences to Philadelphia’s acclaimed culinary reputation Philadelphia, U.S.A., 2019-Jul-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center has partnered with two renowned chefs to offer four distinct dining experiences in vibrant Center City, all scheduled to open on August 12, 2019: Jean-Georges Philadelphia and JG SkyHigh… Read the full press release
GSC Logistics asks: Can battery-powered trucks pull containers on road? Oakland, Calif., 2019-Jul-23 — /Travel PR News/ — A major Port of Oakland freight hauler is ready to take the next step with battery-powered trucks. GSC Logistics said today (July 19, 2019) it would acquire two more electric big rigs by October. The Port’s largest… Read the full press release
HMSHost greets summer travelers with more choices to keep fueled; features sustainable packaging and a commitment to food donation BETHESDA, Md., 2019-Jul-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Summer travel season is in full-swing and new convenient grab-and-go food choices have landed at North American airports and at motorways across the United States. From nutrient-packed portable… Read the full press release
Liverpool, UK, 2019-Jul-23 — /Travel PR News/ — This weekend sees the start of Liverpool John Lennon Airport’s (LJLA) busiest time of the year once again, as the school holidays begin for many families from across the region. Thousands of passengers are expected to jet off abroad from Liverpool for their main holiday over the coming… Read the full press release