Hong Kong International Airport kicked off “Art, Culture and Music at the Airport 2019”

HONG KONG, CHINA, 2019-Jul-09 — /Travel PR News/ — “Art, Culture and Music at the Airport 2019” kicked off at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) today (5 July 2019). Passengers from around the world will be presented with a vivid journey into local culture during the four-month festival.  It is the fifth consecutive year the Airport… Read the full press release

British company Pret A Manger opens four locations at Zurich Airport

ZURICH, Switzerland, 2019-Jul-09 — /Travel PR News/ — British company Pret A Manger (“Pret”) opens at four locations landside and airside shops at Zurich Airport this week. The offer includes freshly prepared food as well as hot and cold drinks, which can be consumed on the spot or ordered to take away. Yesterday, the first of… Read the full press release

Wizz Air further expands Tirgu Mures network with daily service to Budapest

TIRGU MURESNOW CONNECTED WITH DAILY SERVICE BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2019-Jul-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, one of the fastest growing airlines in Europe and the largest airline in Romania, today (JUL 8, 2019) announced further expansion of its Tirgu Mures network. Starting from 27 October, flights to Budapest will be operated daily. Passengers can already… Read the full press release

Emirates SkyCargo consolidated its leadership position in the global air cargo industry by winning five prestigious awards since the start of 2019

Dubai, UAE, 2019-Jul-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates has won a number of international accolades since the start of 2019, in recognition of the outstanding quality of the air cargo services it provides to its customers. The air cargo carrier consolidated its leadership position in the global air… Read the full press release

dnata opens new airport lounge at Dubai International exclusively for unaccompanied minors

Dubai, UAE, 2019-Jul-08 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, has opened a new airport lounge at Dubai International (DXB) to enhance young flyers’ travel experience. The newest dnata facility has been designed and launched exclusively for unaccompanied minors, whose safety, security and comfort are ensured by dnata’s… Read the full press release

Ryanair sponsors the FAI Cerebral Palsy football team for the Cerebral Palsy World Cup in Spain

DUBLIN, Ireland, 2019-Jul-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Ireland’s No 1 airline, today (4 July) announced it is sponsoring the FAI Cerebral Palsy football team for the Cerebral Palsy World Cup in Spain, through Ryanair’s Scratchcard initiative. The FAI Cerebral Palsy team is part of the FAI’s Football For All Programme, which provides opportunities for… Read the full press release

Ryanair launches new weekly Bristol ski route to/from Grenoble commencing in January 2020

DUBLIN, Ireland, 2019-Jul-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (4 July) announced a new weekly Bristol ski route to/from Grenoble commencing in January 2020, as part of Ryanair’s extended Bristol Winter 19 schedule. Bristol consumers and visitors can now book their ski holidays to Grenoble as far out as March 2020, enjoying… Read the full press release

Aberdeen International Airport welcomes Widerøe’s additional flights to Bergen

Aberdeen, UK, 2019-Jul-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Widerøe is to add further flights to Bergen from Aberdeen International Airport later this year. From September, there will be an additional departure on a Sunday, meanwhile a third daily flight on a Wednesday will also be added to the flight schedule, bringing the total to 13 weekly… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces the opening of its ninth Hyatt branded hotel in France

With nine properties in France, the country marks the biggest Hyatt hotel portfolio in Europe CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Jul-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Hyatt Regency Chantilly, the ninth Hyatt branded hotel in France. Reminiscent of an 18th-century authentic hamlet, the 211-room property is set along the Nonette… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport welcomes easyJet’s new service to Milan, Biarritz and Brindis

Bristol, UK, 2019-Jul-08 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has launched its first flights from Bristol Airport this week to Milan, Biarritz and Brindisi, giving passengers in the south west the opportunity to explore even more of Europe this summer. easyJet’s first flight from Bristol to Milan Malpensa airport in Italy took off on Monday… Read the full press release

South African Airways announces codeshare and Frequent Flyer agreements with Brazilian airline Gol – Linhas Aéreas

JOHANNESBURG,SOUTH AFRICA, 2019-Jul-08 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways (SAA) has signed codeshare and Frequent Flyer agreements with Brazilian airline Gol – Linhas Aéreas (GOL). The agreement will enable SAA to add its code on flights operated by GOL in the Brazilian territory, which will allow SAA customers to integrate their travel with easy… Read the full press release

Swissport named Dr. Peter Waller as Chief Financial Officer and Group Executive Management member

Opfikon, Switzerland, 2019-Jul-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport has appointed Dr. Peter Waller as Chief Financial Officer and member of Group Executive Management. He will succeed Dr. Christian Göseke, who notified Swissport of his desire to leave the company. Peter Waller will assume his duties on 1 September 2019. “We are delighted to win Peter… Read the full press release

George Best Belfast City airport congratulates Bangor as the ‘Best Kept Large Urban Centre’ at Ireland’s Best Kept Town Awards 2019

BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2019-Jul-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Bangor has been named as the ‘Best Kept Large Urban Centre’ at the prestigious Ireland’s Best Kept Town Awards 2019. Judges were particularly impressed with the exceptional maintenance of Ward Park, Project 24, Bangor Castle Walled Garden, along with the beauty of the Marina. The cultivation of… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways’ Privilege Club members can now enjoy savings of up to 30 per cent when using their Qmiles at Qatar Duty Free and Oryx Galleria, Doha

Privilege Club members can now enjoy savings of up to 30 per cent when using their Qmiles on select products across Qatar Duty Free and Oryx Galleria, Doha DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Jul-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways’ award-winning Frequent Flyer programme, Privilege Club, is delighted to provide its valued members with an exclusive offer… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific sponsors eight local startups at RISE

Eight selected homegrown start-ups to showcase their innovative solutions at Asia’s largest technology conference Hong Kong, China, 2019-Jul-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific continues to foster up-and-coming tech talent in Hong Kong by sponsoring eight local startups’ much-coveted presence at RISE, Asia’s largest technology conference. They have been selected for their innovative initiatives that… Read the full press release

The City of Chicago announces “The Big Deal” summer festivities at the historic Maxwell Street Market on Sunday, August 4

The Family-Friendly Day Features New Vendors, Art Activities, Music and More Chicago, IL, 2019-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) is pleased to announce that shopping and street fair will go up a notch at “The Big Deal” on Sunday, August 4, at the historic Maxwell Street… Read the full press release

Wizz Air UK launches the only direct route from the UK to Turku, Finland

BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2019-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air UK, the UK-based, wholly-owned airline subsidiary of Wizz Air Holdings Plc. (“Wizz Air”), today (JUL 2, 2019) launches the only direct route from the UK to Finland’s oldest city, Turku. Flights will operate from Wizz Air UK’s base at London Luton Airport on Tuesdays, Thursdays… Read the full press release

Wizz Air UK marks its first anniversary with the launch of two new services to Bergen and Thessaloniki

BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2019-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air UK, the UK-based, wholly-owned subsidiary airline of Wizz Air Holdings Plc. (“Wizz Air”), today (JUL 2, 2019) celebrates the first anniversary of its launch, with the start of two new services to Bergen in Norway and Thessaloniki in Greece from its London Luton base. This summer,… Read the full press release

IHG announces the signing of Hotel Indigo® Cyprus – Larnaca, slated to open at the end of 2019

Builds on the growth of the boutique brand’s estate across Southern Europe Denham, United Kingdom, 2019-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has today (01 JULY 2019) announced the signing of Hotel Indigo® Cyprus – Larnaca. Set to open at the end of 2019, the hotel is signed under a… Read the full press release

The Ritz-Carlton, Xi’an opens in the home of China’s legendary 2,000-year-old Terracotta Warriors

Combining contemporary design and traditional elements, The Ritz-Carlton, Xi’an introduces an unmatched experience in the city of the Terracotta Warriors Xi’an, China, 2019-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C today (07/01/2019) announced the opening of The Ritz-Carlton, Xi’an in one of China’s most historic cities, and the home of the country’s… Read the full press release

Ryanair launches fundraising initiative for its 2019 chosen Irish charity partner, ISPCC Childline

DUBLIN, Ireland, 2019-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Ireland’s No 1 airline, today (1 July) announced it will feature a digital donation option during the checkout process on the Ryanair.com website, in aid of ISPCC Childline, its 2019 chosen Irish charity partner. Members of Ireland’s Got Talent 2019 finalists Rebel Acro, a Cork-based acrobatic gymnastics… Read the full press release

Ryanair inaugurates new twice weekly East Midlands service to Nantes

DUBLIN, Ireland, 2019-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No. 1 airline, yesterday (1 July) celebrated the first flight on its new twice weekly East Midlands service to Nantes, its newest destination, as part of its extended summer 19 schedule which includes 41 routes in total. East Midlands consumers and visitors can now book their… Read the full press release

VisitEngland launches Tourism Exchange Great Britain to connect tourism suppliers to international distributors

VisitEngland has launched a business-to-business digital platform that enables tourism suppliers to connect to multiple international distributors. LONDON, UK, 2019-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Tourism Exchange Great Britain (TXGB) is a one-stop shop for English tourism suppliers including accommodation providers, visitor attractions and experiences, to link to distributors with international reach and sell their products… Read the full press release

Radisson Rewards announces new collaboration with Jin Jiang’s global hotel booking platform, WeHotel

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2019-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Rewards, the global rewards program of Radisson Hotel Group, today (01 Jul 2019) announced an exciting new collaboration with WeHotel, the global hotel booking platform for Jin Jiang International. Effective June 30, 2019, 53 Radisson Hotel Group properties will become bookable on the WeHotel platform, with the… Read the full press release

Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts’ annual 90 Ways to Summer is here!

The best offers in town are back to give you a summer to remember, from hotel stays, pool days, beach activities to food at some of your favourite places.  Dubai, UAE, 2019-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts’ annual 90 Ways to Summer is here to fill the longer days with more fun than… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport’s new private terminal now accepts bookings

Passengers can now book their private jet experience Initial bookings will be taken for selected dates from 11th November 2019 Selected partner airlines for the launch include Thomas Cook Airlines and Oman Air Manchester, UK, 2019-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Passengers can now book Manchester Airport’s new private terminal, PremiAir, with packages starting from just £50. Bookings are… Read the full press release

Delaware North expands partnership with USO by launching a fundraising campaign at its casinos across the United States

Global hospitality company launching new campaign July 1 at 10 gaming locations across the United States BUFFALO, N.Y., 2019-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Delaware North, a leading global hospitality company, is expanding its partnership with the United Service Organizations (USO) by launching a fundraising campaign today (July 1, 2019) at 10 of the company’s casino gaming destinations… Read the full press release

Quality Inn Revs Up with NASCAR Fan Giveaway to the 2020 Coke Zero Sugar 400

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Quality Inn, a midscale brand from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), is teaming with Motor Racing Network, the “Voice of NASCAR,” to offer two lucky NASCAR fans the opportunity to win tickets to the 2020 Coke Zero Sugar 400 at the legendary Daytona International Speedway. The “It’s Quality® Time, Race… Read the full press release

Emirates launches double daily A380 services to Muscat

New service marks shortest A380 flights in the world, as airline brings flagship into more markets DUBAI, UAE, 2019-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates is giving travellers to and from Oman more choice, comfort and luxury with the first arrivals of its double daily A380 services to Muscat.  Flights EK 862 and EK 864… Read the full press release

SFO awarded renewal of Airport Carbon Accreditation by the Airports Council International (ACI)

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2019-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) today (July 1, 2019) announced a major environmental milestone with the renewal of its certification in the Airport Carbon Accreditation program by the Airports Council International (ACI), the foremost advocate for airport operators worldwide. First awarded to SFO in 2016,… Read the full press release