EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2019-Mar-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The first-ever collaborative marketing campaign between Edinburgh’s arts venues will showcase the city as a must-see cultural destination all year round with the help of VisitScotland. EdinburghWows, a campaign based on highlighting the emotional connections stirred by outstanding cultural experiences, has received a £25,000 Growth Fund award… Read the full press release
EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2019-Mar-20 — /Travel PR News/ — As B&Bs up and down the country prepare to embark on a week-long celebration, dedicated to recognising the hard work of independent hosts, a Highland Perthshire B&B is also marking a special milestone after receiving VisitScotland’s highest Quality Assurance grading. Cuil-an-Duin Country House, near Pitlochry, achieved a Five Star… Read the full press release
Mandarin Oriental’s first hotel in China’s capital makes its debut with enticing Opening Offer Hong Kong, China, 2019-Mar-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has introduced its legendary hospitality to China’s capital with the opening of Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing, Beijing. The hotel is located on the upper floors of WF CENTRAL, one of the city’s premium… Read the full press release
Manchester, UK, 2019-Mar-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The UK’s third largest airport is making it a hat-trick as sponsor of Birmingham Pride as it returns as the sponsor of the Cabaret Marquee. For 2019 Manchester Airport is bringing Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Holidays onboard with the Cabaret Marquee transforming into the Los Angeles Cabaret Stage…. Read the full press release
Istanbul, Turkey, 2019-Mar-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, one of the fastest-growing airports in the world, has contracted global IT provider SITA to deliver a technology revamp that will allow the airport to better manage every aspect of its vast operation. SITA will upgrade its existing Airport Management Solution (AMS) – a suite… Read the full press release
Doha, Qatar, 2019-Mar-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Hamad International Airport (HIA) is set to participate in the Passenger Terminal Expo 2019 (PTE), the world’s leading international airport conference and exhibition, taking place in London on 26, 27, and 28 March 2019. PTE, the most highly-regarded airport conference in the world, attracts over 7000 senior airport, airline,… Read the full press release
After “AIRcelerate”, a dual bachelor’s degree program in computer science starts in the fall of 2019 Employees with practical experience are being sought after Austrian Airlines invests in professions with a future VIENNA, Austria, 2019-Mar-20 — /Travel PR News/ — In filling positions for specialized staff with the right talents, the recruiting strategy of Austrian Airlines… Read the full press release
Bali, Indonesia, 2019-Mar-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Undoubtedly recognised as one of Indonesia’s most influential artist and well-known for her passion for arts and heritage, Happy Salma has joined The Apurva Kempinski Bali as an “Art Advisor”. The knowledge and experience she has as an artist and art enthusiast makes her an ideal person to… Read the full press release
LONDON, UK, 2019-Mar-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Heathrow Airport Holdings Limited has appointed the Rt Hon Ruth Kelly to its Board as a Non-Executive Director. Ms Kelly will bring a wealth of political, transport and financial expertise to the leadership team of Heathrow at a key time as it delivers the third runway, following the… Read the full press release
Oman Air claims first place in Heathrow’s latest “Fly Quiet and Green” league table, securing its place amongst Heathrow’s most sustainable airlines One year after increasing environmental pricing incentives – which reward airlines for flying their greenest and quietest planes at Heathrow –more 787 Dreamliners and A350s are being brought to the UK’s only hub… Read the full press release
Scottsdale, U.S.A., 2019-Mar-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North announces that Chef Samantha Sanz, who oversees the Resort’s Talavera restaurant, has been nominated for one of the culinary world’s most prestigious awards – The James Beard Rising Star Chef of the Year Award. Chef Sanz joined Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon… Read the full press release
Four Seasons properties in Abu Dhabi and Dubai achieve the highest commendation for their impeccable service and luxurious facilities in Forbes annual rundown of the world’s finest hotels Abu Dhabi, U.A.E., 2019-Mar-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world’s leading luxury hospitality company, has been awarded Five-Star ratings for all of… Read the full press release
LONDON, UK, 2019-Mar-20 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has today (March 19, 2019) announced it will fly from Heathrow to global business hub, Dammam in Saudi Arabia from December 1, 2019. Tickets are on sale now. The route will be the only direct flight from London and launch as a daily service via Bahrain…. Read the full press release
More than 300 ‘Tastemaker’ Lists Curated by Power Diners Now Available on OpenTable; New Lists Help Diners Discover the Perfect Restaurant for Every Occasion SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2019-Mar-20 — /Travel PR News/ — OpenTable, the world’s leading provider of online restaurant reservations and part of Booking Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), today (March 19, 2019) announced the launch… Read the full press release
Long-Term Agreement Kicks Off With $175 Million in Committed Capital for Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor LAS VEGAS and SAN FRANCISCO, 2019-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) and TPG Sixth Street Partners (TSSP), the global finance and investment firm in a strategic partnership with TPG, today (March 18, 2019) announced an agreement to finance the development… Read the full press release
Moscow, Russia, 2019-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot has been named as the best Russian airline for the second straight year in the annual GQ Travel Awards 2019. The award ceremony recognising the best names in the field of elite tourism was held on 15 March in Moscow. The GQ Travel Awards differ from other… Read the full press release
Macao, China, 2019-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) and Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) marked their presence in the 23rd Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (FILMART) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center from 18th to 21st March, once again co-running a Macao Pavilion and bringing a delegation… Read the full press release
East Bay airport launches carrier’s West Coast – Hawaiian Islands routes with inaugural to Honolulu Oakland, Calif., 2019-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — It’s an Aloha Monday in Oakland after the first Southwest Airlines flight to the Hawaiian Islands arrived in Honolulu Sunday evening with 152 passengers and seven crew members. The Airport and Airline celebrated with a… Read the full press release
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA, 2019-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts – the world’s largest independent hotel brand representing more than 750 distinctive hotels, resorts, and residences across 85 countries – today (March 18, 2019) unveiled the winners of its first-ever I Prefer Members’ Choice Awards. These new awards celebrate hotels worldwide that are best-of-the-best… Read the full press release
Muharraq, Bahrain, 2019-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — His Excellency the Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications and Chairman of Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), Eng. Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed announced the official launch of the National Operations Readiness and Airport Transfer (ORAT) familiarisation programme for Bahrain International Airport’s (BIA) new Passenger Terminal Building. It will see more… Read the full press release
Scoot customers in Singapore can now choose to pay via PayNow, credit card or AXS when booking flights via FlyScoot website. Singapore, 2019-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Scoot today (18 March 2019) announced the availability of PayNow as a payment option for customers who book flights via the FlyScoot website – becoming the first airline… Read the full press release
Wellness-Focused Hotel Features Table 55 Farm-to-Table Restaurant and Rooms for Extended Stays MIAMI, Fla. / ARLINGTON, Va., 2019-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Following a ribbon cutting ceremony that took place yesterday, Baptist Health South Florida and Interstate Hotels & Resorts unveiled the new Hilton Miami Dadeland, an innovative hotel in the Kendall area of Miami with… Read the full press release
BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2019-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hospitality AB, part of Radisson Hotel Group, is proud to announce the signing of the Radisson Residences, Vadistanbul Istanbul in Turkey. The 169-apartment residence is expected to open in the coming weeks, next to the newly opened Radisson Blu Hotel, Vadistanbul. Elie Younes, Executive Vice President &… Read the full press release
Gatwick, UK, 2019-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Partner, the global aviation services group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Lee Rennie to the newly created role of Partner Relationship Manager in its UK Charter team. Lee will be based at Air Partner’s headquarters in Gatwick and will report directly to Managing Director Tony… Read the full press release
Local, national brands serving up Hoosier flavor INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 2019-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — New food, new beverage and new Indy-focused dining experiences will be coming to the Indianapolis International Airport (IND), thanks to today’s Indianapolis Airport Authority Board vote to approve six new contracts at the terminal. The vote took place during today’s monthly… Read the full press release
New airline for BWI Marshall starts flights to Denver; service to Orlando scheduled for April start Baltimore, MD, 2019-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport today (March 15,2019) welcomed the start of service from Frontier Airlines, a new carrier for the airport. Frontier began flights today between BWI Marshall and Denver,… Read the full press release
SWISS launches new direct flight between Tirana and Zurich. TIRANA, Albania, 2019-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — From 1st of April 2019 SWISS will start a new route between Switzerland and Albania. The new SWISS flight operated from Edelweiss, will offer its passengers 2 weekly direct flights to its biggest hub Zurich, as well as onward connection… Read the full press release
HONG KONG and SHANGHAI and NEW YORK, 2019-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelzoo® (NASDAQ: TZOO), a global publisher of exclusive offers and experiences for members, today (March 18, 2019) announced it has appointed Scott Wang as Head of Strategy, Asia Pacific, and General Manager, Greater China, effective May 22, 2019. In the newly created role of Head of Strategy, Asia Pacific, Scott is responsible for developing… Read the full press release
LONDON, UK, 2019-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has unveiled its highly-anticipated new business class seat – ‘Club Suite’ – and confirmed it will arrive on the first of its A350 aircraft in July. The airline’s sophisticated and newly-branded ‘Club Suite’ offers direct-aisle access, a suite door for greater privacy and luxurious flat-bed seats… Read the full press release
IND travelers to get new Shake Shack, Indiana Pacers Basketball venue, Beer Garden and more INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 2019-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Indianapolis Airport Authority approved global restaurateur HMSHost today (March 15, 2019) to operate 10 Indianapolis International Airport (IND) dining locations under a 10-year contract valued at approximately $147 million. HMSHost’s new dining locations with… Read the full press release