Opfikon, Switzerland, 2019-Jun-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport wins easyJet business at Zurich Airport as of 1 September 2019. The five-year contract complements Swissport’s existing business with the airline in Geneva and at Basel‘s EuroAirport. Swissport will service some 120 daily easyJet flights at the three Swiss airports combined. On a global level easyJet relies… Read the full press release
Madrid, Spain, 2019-Jun-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Exports generated by international tourism reached USD 1.7 trillion in 2018, a 4% increase in real terms over the previous year, a new report from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) shows. For the seventh year in a row, tourism exports grew faster than merchandise exports (+3%), reflecting solid… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways staff offering a multitude of activities throughout the four-week competition Airline supports teenage Brazilian footballer on trip-of-a-lifetime to Paris and then to Doha DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Jun-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, the Official Partner and Official Airline of FIFA, was delighted and honoured to have played a full part in the… Read the full press release
LONDON, UK, 2019-Jun-10 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways’ short-haul fleet has topped Heathrow’s ‘Fly Quiet and Green’ league table, based on its environmental performance from January to March this year. The airline gained the top spot because of its new, more fuel-efficient aircraft, consistent adherence to routes designed to reduce noise for local communities… Read the full press release
SYDNEY and MCLEAN, Va., 2019-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today (June 3, 2019) announced the signing of Hilton Melbourne Square. Hilton Melbourne Square will be a major meetings and events hotel and will join the recent signing of Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street, reinforcing Hilton’s push to strengthen its presence in the Melbourne… Read the full press release
Santa Maria, Sal Island, 2019-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Cabo Verde Sal Resort was awarded the prestigious World Travel Awards™ for 2019 Cape Verde’s Leading Hotel. World Travel Awards™ presents the award based on votes from the general public and travel industry professionals, annually. This year marked the 26thedition of World Travel Awards Gala, which occurred on… Read the full press release
Mobile ECG system will improve medical care for emergencies on all long-haul Lufthansa flights Assists cockpit crews when making decisions regarding medical emergencies Also new: Lufthansa passengers can now book medical travel assistance COLOGNE, Germany, 2019-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — As the first airline in the world to do so, Lufthansa has equipped all long–haul… Read the full press release
LONDON, UK, 2019-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — As June heralds in a new Pride Month, cities across the world are preparing for an historic succession of parades, with WorldPride hosted in New York this year, for the first time ever. In the UK, thousands of people will attend the 117 pride events taking place across… Read the full press release
First scheduled seasonal services commence for summer DUBAI, UAE, 2019-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates’ first scheduled A380 services have just touched down in Boston and Amman for the summer season peak. The first scheduled A380 service landed in Amman on 1 June at 1555hrs local time and the second A380 service from Dubai… Read the full press release
Embarks on an innovative recycling project for World Environment Day Dubai, UAE, 2019-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — To mark World Environment Day, Emirates gave its old advertising billboards in South Africa a new lease of life, transforming the PVC Flex material into hundreds of reusable bags. In an effort to spread the message of… Read the full press release
Average Co2 In May Of Just 66g, Almost 50% Lower Than Other Major Eu Airlines DUBLIN, Ireland, 2019-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair today (5 June) becomes the first EU airline to release monthly CO2 emissions statistics, which show an average of 66g CO2 per passenger/km in May 2019. Metrics May 2019 Total Kilometres 17,529m km Total Passengers… Read the full press release
Airline becomes first in the industry to attain recognition, backed by His Royal Highness, The Duke of Cambridge DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is today (03 June 2019) celebrating becoming the world’s first airline to achieve a new industry standard for the prevention of illegal wildlife trafficking in aviation. The… Read the full press release
Daily direct flights now served by an Airbus A320 aircraft during the summer, with a four-times-weekly service in winter The new route joins Izmir, Turkey, and Rabat, Morocco, which were launched in May; with Davao, Philippines, and Lisbon, Portugal, to join the network later this month DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ —… Read the full press release
Document outlines the airline’s work on Environment, Health and Safety, Community and Sustainability DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Group today (02 June 2019) published its Sustainability Report 18 (covering the period 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2018), detailing its development and progress in this crucial area. The report highlights… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (06/04/2019), the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) and Midway Partnership cut ribbons for the newest retail offerings taking off at Midway International Airport. Ink by Hudson stores on Concourses A and B are the 16th and 17th concession locations to open at the airport as part of the 70… Read the full press release
LONDON, UK, 2019-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is celebrating its centenary year in style with the launch of its own English Sparkling Wine. Customers will be able to enjoy the bubbles from the award-winning Hattingley Valley from July 1 and raise a toast to the airline’s milestone birthday. British Airways’ team of wine… Read the full press release
LONDON, UK, 2019-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Former RAF pilot Frank Dell, 96, can today (June 03, 2019) be found making his way through the hallways of his Bupa care home in Sydney. In his younger years, he was flying high over Germany in World War II, even carrying Royals, before joining British Airways as… Read the full press release
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2019-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — OpenTable, the world’s leading provider of online restaurant reservations and part of Booking Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), today ( June 5, 2019) announced an industry-first partnership with Upserve, a full-service Restaurant Management Platform. The partnership allows data and guest insights to flow in real-time both ways between OpenTable’s GuestCenter operating system and… Read the full press release
MIRAMAR, Fla., 2019-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Are you ready for some live music and hot chicken? Spirit Airlines is bringing its low fares and signature service to Nashville, Tennessee. Beginning October 10, 2019, Spirit (NYSE: SAVE) will begin nonstop daily service from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Baltimore/Washington, Fort Lauderdale, New Orleans, Las Vegas… Read the full press release
app satisfies traveler demand for ‘one stop’ mobile solution Langley, U.K., 2019-May-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport, a leading travel commerce platform, announced today (28 May 2019) that it has now signed up over fifty agency customers across five continents to its Trip Assist white-label mobile app. Trip Assist is a branded mobile app… Read the full press release
Seoul, Korea, 2019-May-31 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that leaders of the global air transport industry are gathering in Seoul, Republic of Korea, for the 75th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit (WATS). Hosted by Korean Air, and held for the first time in the… Read the full press release
Services to Rabat operated three times per week by a Boeing 787 aircraft Rabat is Qatar Airways’ third gateway to Morocco, strengthening the airline’s already robust presence in the Moroccan market DOHA, Qatar, 2019-May-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways’ first flight from Doha to Rabat landed on Wednesday at Rabat–Salé Airport, marking the… Read the full press release
Airline to launch double daily A380 flights showcasing flagship aircraft in Oman Muscat A380 services will be shortest in Emirates’ network DUBAI, UAE, 2019-May-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates is gearing up for a big summer in Muscat with the deployment of double daily A380 flights from 1 July. The airline will operate the… Read the full press release
Hotel guests and locals are all welcome to join a friendly run along the beautiful landscapes of the peninsula and participate in a yoga session held in the Hotel’s gardens, facing the Mediterranean. Saint-Jean Cap-Ferrat, France, 2019-May-31 — /Travel PR News/ — The Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel will be an active player of the… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC celebrates Capital Pride 2019 with a unique line up of events all weekend long including welcome amenities and decorations, a Pride-themed Global Wellness Day lineup and a special edition of the Rosé Garden at Eno Wine Bar Washington, DC, U.S.A., 2019-May-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC is… Read the full press release
Hoi An, Vietnam, 2019-May-31 — /Travel PR News/ — To make the most of its secluded garden location and outdoor dining veranda, The Nam Hai Cooking Academy has introduced a new series of twice-weekly dining events – Expressions – to showcase the passion and skills of visiting Four Seasons chefs from around the globe at Four Seasons Resort… Read the full press release
New York, U.S.A., 2019-May-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel New York announces the opening of Assouline. This Upper East location is a beautiful compliment to Assouline’s family of Manhattan boutiques. The brand new 400 square foot space has three grand windows overlooking 58th Street. It welcomes its guests with a warm and inspiring décor… Read the full press release
Jakarta, Indonesia, 2019-May-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Yonatan Kachko has been named General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta. He was most recently Hotel Manager at the iconic Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, where he led an international team providing thoughtful, personalised service to the Hotel’s high profile guests from around the world. Yonatan’s interest in hospitality,… Read the full press release
Cairo at The First Residence, Egypt, 2019-May-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence tempts its guests and local patrons with a sumptuous gourmet burger experience at its all-new restaurant, Char Bar. Char Bar’s signature burger Char includes a home-made beef patty, fried eggs, potato chips, mushroom and cheese sauce; Chilly… Read the full press release
Beirut, Lebanon, 2019-May-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Beirut has won Lebanon’s Leading Hotel 2019 and Lebanon’s Leading Hotel Suite 2019 for its Royal Suite, at the 26th World Travel Awards recently held in Abu Dhabi. The annual event is widely recognised as the region’s premier awards ceremony recognising exceptional levels of quality and service in the travel,… Read the full press release