Bangkok, Thailand, 2019-Apr-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Bangkok Airways in collaboration with a group of Thai artists, Thavorn Hotels & Resorts, Love Andaman, Andaman Passion and QS Retails Thailand organized the charity concert called “One The Beach Boutique Charity Concert” to raise funds for the Vachira Hospital Phuket. The concert took place at Thavorn Beach… Read the full press release
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flydubai starts flights to Sochi, Russia
flydubai becomes the first UAE based airline to offer direct flights to Sochi Dubai, UAE, 2019-Apr-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai-based flydubai today (April 23, 2019) has announced the start of flights to Sochi, Russia. Flights between Dubai and Sochi will operate twice a week, on Mondays and Fridays, starting from 07 June 2019…. Read the full press release
Earth Week 2019: Port Authority announces that 50% of its shuttle bus fleet will be all-electric by summer
Recent arrival of six buses at Newark Liberty, in addition to six at JFK and expected arrival by June of six more at LaGuardia, puts agency ahead of schedule for full conversion of 36 shuttle bus fleet Key element of PA’s “Clean Dozen” sustainability program, rolled out with agency’s embrace of Paris Climate Agreement in… Read the full press release
Air Partner announces the appointment of Kevin Macnaughton as Managing Director, Charter
Gatwick, UK, 2019-Apr-24 — /Travel PR News/ —Air Partner plc (“Air Partner”), the global aviation services group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Macnaughton as Managing Director, Charter, with immediate effect. Kevin is responsible for the development of the Charter division’s business strategy, and reports directly to Air Partner CEO Mark Briffa. Kevin… Read the full press release
Royal Caribbean International announces professional rugby player and self-taught ‘Insta-traveller’ Harry McNulty as its official Shore Explorer Apprentice
Royal Caribbean® International announces professional rugby player and self-taught ‘Insta-traveller’ Harry McNulty as the successful candidate for its Shore Explorer ‘Apprentice-ship’ all-expenses-paid world trip In addition to Japan, Alaska, Europe and the Middle East, he will be one of the first to visit Perfect Day℠ at CocoCay® – a new and exclusive private island in the Caribbean His first task… Read the full press release
Hyatt announces the official opening of Hyatt Place Dubai/Wasl District
The 202-room hotel opens in the heart of Old Dubai, United Arab Emirates CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Apr-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (April 22, 2019) the official opening of Hyatt Place Dubai/Wasl District, marking the third property under Hyatt’s select service brand portoflio in the United Arab Emirates. The hotel joins Hyatt Place… Read the full press release
CVG once again has the lowest airfares in the region
Erlanger, Ky., 2019-Apr-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The U.S. Department of Transportation released its average airfare ranking report for fourth quarter 2018, and the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) once again has the lowest airfares in the region. Among the top 100 U.S. domestic airports, CVG ranked #78. The CVG average fare of $334 is… Read the full press release
SFO highlighted its industry-leading sustainability initiatives in celebration of Earth Day
Airport to deploy San Francisco’s first battery-electric zero-emission buses in next step to reach net zero goals SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2019-Apr-24 — /Travel PR News/ — In celebration of Earth Day, the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) highlighted its industry-leading sustainability initiatives for a “triple zero” campus to achieve carbon neutrality, net zero energy and zero… Read the full press release
San Francisco International Airport commences Request for Proposals process for the Terminal 2 Employee Café Lease
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2019-Apr-24 — /Travel PR News/ — San Francisco International Airport has commenced the Request for Proposals (RFP) process for the Terminal 2 Employee Café Lease (Lease). This Lease is for the operation of an Employee Café service at San Francisco International Airport. Annual Rent shall be 1% of Gross Revenues achieved up to… Read the full press release
Indianapolis Airport Authority deploys iinside’s solution for monitoring passenger queuing
LiDAR-based Motion Analytics Platform to Monitor Airport Passenger Traffic in Real-Time ANAHEIM, Calif. and INDIANAPOLIS, 2019-Apr-24 — /Travel PR News/ — iinside, the leader in motion analytics in airports and other large public spaces, today (04/03/19) announced that it has been selected by the Indianapolis Airport Authority to install its solution for monitoring passenger queuing at… Read the full press release
The Indianapolis International Airport hosts the story of origin and watercolor this spring and summer
Photography and watercolors on display until July 2019 INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 2019-Apr-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The Indianapolis International Airport (IND) hosts the story of origin and watercolor this spring and summer as part of the airport’s rotating art exhibition in partnership with the Arts Council of Indianapolis. The works of photographer Bill Rasdell and The… Read the full press release
Kansas City International Airport recorded 1,018,671 passengers in March, a 0.3% increase from March 2018
Kansas City, MO, 2019-Apr-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The City of Kansas City, Mo., Aviation Department reports that 1,018,671 passengers arrived and departed through Kansas City International Airport’s gates in March, a 0.3 percent increase from March 2018. Passenger boardings were up 0.7 percent, with a total of 508,285 boarded. For the year to… Read the full press release
OpenTable survey: 73% of respondents rank a Mother’s Day meal as the No. 1 occasion when people should avoid checking their phones
Survey reveals 85 percent of adults check their phone at least once while dining out and 40 percent still get lectured by their moms about it; Nearly 500 OpenTable restaurants opted in to support #DiningMode SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2019-Apr-24 — /Travel PR News/ — OpenTable, the world’s leading provider of online restaurant reservations and part of Booking… Read the full press release
CDA awarded LEED Gold certification on the South Air Traffic Control Tower (SATCT) at O’Hare International Airport
South Air Traffic Control Tower One of the First LEED Gold-Certified Air Traffic Control Towers in the U.S. CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Apr-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) celebrated Earth Day today ( 04/22/2019) by joining the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines releases 2018 One Report
DALLAS, TX, 2019-Apr-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Apr 22, 2019) released the Company’s 2018 One Report, an integrated citizenship report highlighting a commitment to the triple bottom line of Performance, People, and Planet. The detailed publication showcases Southwest’s three-pronged approach taken to focus on global citizenship, financial performance, and key… Read the full press release
WoodSpring Suites Orlando International Drive officially opens
ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Apr-22 — /Travel PR News/ — WoodSpring Suites, franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), in collaboration with Pearl Eagles, LLC, has announced the opening of the WoodSpring Suites Orlando International Drive. This is the brand’s third hotel in the growing Orlando, Fla. area, joining the WoodSpring Suites Orlando East and the WoodSpring Suites Orlando Clarcona. “Orlando is an amazing growth market not… Read the full press release
Choice Hotels declares cash dividend on the Company’s common stock of $0.215 per share
ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Apr-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, announced its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend on the Company’s common stock of $0.215 per share. The dividend is payable on July 17, 2019, to stockholders of record on July 2, 2019. About Choice Hotels Choice… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas’ Tim Cusick named one of the 2019 Top 100 Teachers in America by GOLF magazine
Tim Cusick named among Top 100 Teachers in America by GOLF magazine Dallas, U.S.A., 2019-Apr-22 — /Travel PR News/ — A true master of the craft, Tim Cusick, Director of Golf Instruction at Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas, was named one of the 2019 Top 100 Teachers in America by GOLF magazine. Tim joins a very elite list of… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Boston appoints Michael Pedder as the new General Manager
Boston, U.S.A., 2019-Apr-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Boston announces the appointment of Michael Pedder as the new General Manager at the iconic property. Pedder’s opportunity to take the helm in Boston arrives following the transfer of Bill Taylor to Regional Vice President and General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong. “At Four Seasons,… Read the full press release
Wizz Air announces the appointment of Andrew S. Broderick as non-independent non-executive director
BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2019-Apr-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air Holdings Plc (“Wizz Air” or the “Company”), the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today (APR 17, 2019) announces the appointment of Andrew S. Broderick to the Board of the Company as non-independent non-executive director with effect from 16 April 2019. Andrew S…. Read the full press release
Hyatt announces the opening of Hyatt Regency Beijing Shiyuan
Hotel connects guests with the rejuvenating beauty of nature near the Great Wall CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Apr-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (April 20, 2019) announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Beijing Shiyuan, located in the vibrant Yanqing District of China’s capital city. Yanqing is known as an imperial retreat, surrounded by… Read the full press release
Hyatt announces the opening of Hyatt Place Dubai/Wasl District
The 202-room hotel opens in the heart of Old Dubai, United Arab Emirates CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Apr-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (April 22, 2019) the official opening of Hyatt Place Dubai/Wasl District, marking the third property under Hyatt’s select service brand portoflio in the United Arab Emirates. The hotel joins Hyatt Place… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways Holidays introduces exclusive travel packages for the CONMEBOL Copa América Brasil 2019
Exclusive Qatar Airways Holidays travel packages include flights, hotels and official match tickets, offering the ultimate CONMEBOL Copa América Brasil 2019 experience Privilege Club members will also enjoy an exclusive 5 per cent discount on all CONMEBOL Copa America packages DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Apr-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Holidays, the leisure division of… Read the full press release
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and MTA will offer free LaGuardia Link Q70 buses from April 17-26, 2019
Service provides convenient connection for travelers to New York City subway and Long Island Railroad New York City, New York, United States, 2019-Apr-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Port Authority and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) will offer free LaGuardia Link Q70 buses from 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, April 17, 2019 through 11:59 p.m. Friday, April 26, 2019…. Read the full press release
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey names Sam Ruda as its new director
Director Sam Ruda takes over East Coast’s largest port at time when cargo volumes continue at record levels; New director tasked with driving continued growth and implementing visionary Port Master Plan, a strategic blueprint to deal with continuing growth over the next 30 years; Bethann Rooney, a 26-year Port Authority veteran, assumes new role as… Read the full press release
LaGuardia Airport to showcase the artwork of Queens-based artists in the historic Marine Air Terminal
Five Queens residents with unique artistic visions will be featured over the next year, building off successful inaugural season inside landmarked art deco facility New York City, New York, United States, 2019-Apr-17 — /Travel PR News/ — LaGuardia Airport is continuing its partnership with the Queens Council on the Arts, offering five Queens-based artists the opportunity… Read the full press release
New community outreach office in Newark opens to support the $2.7-billion Terminal One Redevelopment Program at Newark Liberty International Airport
Office to serve as central resource for job and contracting opportunities for local residents and businesses New York City, New York, United States, 2019-Apr-17 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of its commitment to engage local communities during the ongoing redevelopment and modernization of its facilities throughout the region, the Port Authority today (Apr 15,… Read the full press release
Scotland from the Sky to showcase Scotland’s ever-changing landscapes
Three-part BBC1 Scotland series reveals Scotland’s hidden ancient past through aerial photography held in the Historic Environment Scotland (HES) archives. EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2019-Apr-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Aerial photography held in our archives will showcase Scotland’s ever-changing landscapes in Scotland from the Sky which returns to BBC One at 9pm on Wednesday 17 April. The three-part second… Read the full press release
Ryanair welcomed the recommendations from the European Commission Wise Persons Group on European Air Traffic Control reform
DUBLIN, Ireland, 2019-Apr-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair today (15 Apr) welcomed the publication of the 10 recommendations from the European Commission Wise Persons Group on European Air Traffic Control reform. The initiative aims to reduce increasing delays to consumers by taking a central network management approach under Eurocontrol and implementing capacity contracts with national… Read the full press release
Zoo Atlanta and Atlanta Humane Society partner for the third-annual ZooPaws pet adoption event on Saturday, April 27, 2019
Find your new best friend among over 100 adoptable dogs just outside the Zoo on April 27. Atlanta GA, 2019-Apr-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Zoo Atlanta and Atlanta Humane Society will team up on the third-annual ZooPaws pet adoption event on Saturday, April 27, 2019. The community event will take place in Grant Park, just… Read the full press release