UNWTO partners with Niantic to enhance global tourism through mobile augmented reality games

Madrid, Spain, 2018-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has partnered with one of its newest Affiliate Members, real-world games developer Niantic, to enhance global tourism through the use of mobile augmented reality game experiences. UNWTO will collaborate with Niantic, creators of Pokémon GO and Ingress Prime, to curate unique campaigns around… Read the full press release

King Shaka International Airport wins the Aviation Security Award at the inaugural Civil Aviation Industry Awards

Durban, South Africa, 2018-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — King Shaka International Airport (KSIA), one of Airports Company South Africa’s leading international airports, won the Aviation Security Award, at the inaugural Civil Aviation Industry Awards, which took place at Galleria in Sandton on Friday 16th November 2018. The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) introduced the… Read the full press release

Holiday season has started with American Airlines and British Airways’ low fares from London to the U.S.

Fly with American Airlines and British Airways from London to the U.S. from just £294 return, per person. LONDON, UK, 2018-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The holiday season has started and there is no better time to visit the United States. Fly with American Airlines and British Airways from London to Chicago, Las Vegas, Los… Read the full press release

George Best Belfast City Airport officially opens its upgraded terminal facilities following a £15 million investment

BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2018-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — George Best Belfast City Airport has officially opened its upgraded terminal facilities following a £15 million infrastructure investment. The significant upgrade of the departures lounge includes new retailers, enhanced bars and restaurants, additional seating and a new security search area which has reduced average queuing times to… Read the full press release

Belfast City Airport sponsors the Eastside Awards for the third year

BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2018-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — It’s a hat trick for Eastside Awards in association with George Best Belfast City Airport with a consistently high calibre of entries being received. A new element was introduced to the third annual awards with the public voting for their favourite beauty salon, hair salon, eatery and… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways, FC Bayern München AG and Adidas announce the sixth edition of the FC Bayern Youth Cup India 2018-19

Award-winning airline to send ‘Team India’ to compete in the FC Bayern World Finals in Munich in May 2019 DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, in association with German football club giant FC Bayern München AG and Adidas, are proud to announce the sixth edition of the FC Bayern Youth Cup… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways’ Qsuite named ‘Best Business Class’ and its dine-on-demand in flight cuisine named ‘Best Catering’ in the AirlineRatings’ Airline Excellence Awards 2019

Airline also ranked one of AirlineRatings’ top 10 airlines for 2019 DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways continues its winning year as its revolutionary Qsuite was named ‘Best Business Class’ in the AirlineRatings’ Airline Excellence Awards 2019. The airline’s renowned dine-on-demand in flight cuisine was also named ‘Best Catering’. The annual… Read the full press release

Alaska Air Group will hold an investor day on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018 in New York City

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2018-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE: ALK), the parent company of Alaska Airlines Inc. and Horizon Air Industries Inc., will hold an investor day on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018 in New York City. Remarks by company management will begin at approximately 11:30 a.m. Eastern time/8:30 a.m. Pacific time. Interested parties may listen… Read the full press release

Heathrow Airport: New figures show British Airways’ Heathrow to Inverness service could boost Scottish economy by up to £17m

Newly released figures show latest Heathrow to Inverness service could boost Scottish economy by up to £17m Heathrow joins Inverness Airport and Scottish businesses to welcome British Airways’ new daily air service The service will open more than 83,500 new seats to Inverness a year, helping more international passengers connect to the area and more… Read the full press release

Sunwing and Celebrity Chef Lynn Crawford launch two new dishes and an exciting new contest

Toronto, ON, Canada, 2018-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Sunwing is excited to announce it is partnering with Food Network Canada Celebrity Chef Lynn Crawford for the third consecutive year. Customers on board Sunwing Airlines can now enjoy a new and improved Sunwing Café menu. Available on all flights, the updated menu features two new dishes… Read the full press release

IHG announces the opening of Holiday Inn Express Bengaluru Whitefield ITPL

IHG in partnership with SAMHI introduces a design led offering and a great service culture for guests visiting Bengaluru, the Silicon Valley of India Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ —InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today (20 NOVEMBER 2018) announced the opening of Holiday Inn Express Bengaluru… Read the full press release

IHG opens its first Staybridge Suites in The Netherlands, Staybridge Suites The Hague – Parliament

Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has opened its first Staybridge Suites® in The Netherlands,Staybridge Suites® The Hague – Parliament. Located in the heart of The Hague, the hotel is situated opposite the world’s oldest parliament building still in use, the Binnenhof, and sits alongside… Read the full press release

W Records to feature Matador recording artist, Perfume Genius to benefit LGBTQ immigrant rights organization, Immigration Equality

New Exclusive Cover and Music Video, “Not For Me” Drops Today as W Records Partners with Matador Recording Artist, Perfume Genius NEW YORK, NY, 2018-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — W Hotels Worldwide announced last week that the second phase of their newest music initiative, W Records, would feature Matador recording artist, Perfume Genius. Now track… Read the full press release

JW Marriott Nashville celebrated its official grand opening by hosting the 52nd Annual Country Music Association (CMA) Awards

NASHVILLE, TN, 2018-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — JW Marriott Nashville celebrated its official grand opening with a special two-day celebration from November 13th through 15th. Marriott Moments winners, Universal Music Group Nashville (UMGN) artists, Developers, VIPs, and media were invited to the hotel’s featured events and immersive programming around the 52nd Annual Country Music Association (CMA)… Read the full press release

The Luxury Collection® Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of ITC Grand Goa

ITC Grand Goa, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Marks Another Milestone for the Long-Standing Relationship with ITC Hotels in India Bethesda, Md, 2018-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The Luxury Collection® Hotels & Resorts today (11/20/2018) announced the opening of ITC Grand Goa, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, on Arossim beach in Cansaulim,… Read the full press release

Leipzig/Halle Airport and Noi Boi International Airport in Hanoi partner to develop air freight traffic between the two airports

Schkeuditz, Germany, 2018-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of a delegation trip to Vietnam headed by the Saxon State Minister for Economic Affairs, Labour and Transport, Martin Dulig, Mitteldeutsche Flughafen AG acting on behalf of Leipzig/Halle Airport and Noi Boi International Airport in Hanoi signed a memorandum of understanding today (19 November 2018). The… Read the full press release

Abu Dhabi Airports to host ‘Spartan Kids Race’ on November 23, 2018

Sponsors line-up to include Ejadah as Gold Sponsor and DFS as Silver Sponsor Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2018-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Abu Dhabi Airports, in collaboration with Spartan Arabia and Abu Dhabi Sports Council, is hosting the ‘XDubai Spartan Kids Race’. Being the first standalone Kids Race of its kind to be held… Read the full press release

Virgin Trains: more shoppers are taking advantage of reduced day return fares from England to enjoy Glasgow’s Christmas attractions

Thousands of visitors taking advantage of Virgin Trains’ reduced fares from England Visitor numbers to Glasgow surge over festive period The best shopping experience in the UK outside of London is just a short train ride away LONDON, UK, 2018-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — THOUSANDS more shoppers are crossing the border with Virgin Trains… Read the full press release

Macao delegation attends the 3rd Global Mazu Culture Forum on Meizhou Island

Macao, China, 2018-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chief of Office of the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao Special Administrative Region Government, Ip Peng Kin, together with the delegation from Macao, attended the 3rd Global Mazu Culture Forum (“the Forum”) and the 20th China – Meizhou Mazu Cultural Tourism Festival on… Read the full press release

Port of Oakland announces latest step in its quest to phase out diesel-powered freight hauling

Impact transportation buys $275,000 battery-powered tractor for yard ops. Oakland, Calif., 2018-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — A second trucking firm at the Port of Oakland has turned to battery-powered big rigs.  Impact Transportation said today (Nov. 20, 2018) that it has purchased a $275,000 all-electric truck for yard operations.  It’s the latest step in the… Read the full press release

Japan Airlines and Soup Stock Tokyo announce their newest inflight meal

Original Inflight Menu in Collaboration with Soup Stock Tokyo Tokyo, Japan, 2018-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) and Soup Stock Tokyo Co., Ltd. today announced their newest inflight meal, which will be served in Premium Economy and Economy Class for flights to Europe, North America, and Australia starting December 1, 2018. This will… Read the full press release

Jack London Square kicks off the holiday season with Black Santa’s U Wish Workshop pop-up store at the Oakland waterfront

Family activities, Santa photo ops and workshops Nov. 23 through Dec. 24 Oakland, Calif., 2018-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Jack London Square kicks off the holiday season with Black Santa’s U Wish Workshop, a new pop-up store at the Oakland waterfront from November 23 through December 24. The Winter Wonderland will feature free, kid-friendly, activities: Black… Read the full press release

Port of Oakland, City officials work on improving the quality of life for the area’s residents

Draft plan designed to keep most big rigs away from homes, improve safety Oakland, Calif., 2018-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Port of Oakland and City officials are circulating a draft plan to reduce the impact of transport trucks on local streets.  Called the West Oakland Truck Management Plan, it’s intended to improve the quality of… Read the full press release

VisitBritain partners with Tencent on a new 3D racing game ‘QQ Speed’ to inspire more Chinese visitors to Britain

LONDON, UK, 2018-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — National tourism agency VisitBritain has collaborated with leading China-based internet technology and cultural enterprise Tencent on a new 3D racing game ‘QQ Speed’ to inspire more Chinese visitors to book a trip to Britain. Online gamers in China can now tour Britain virtually on two new tracks, exploring… Read the full press release

Sky Regional pilots join the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA)

Ottawa, Ont., 2018-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The 300 airline pilots of Sky Regional Airlines have joined the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA). An overwhelming majority of the pilots, who provide regional service for Air Canada Express, filed membership cards with the Canada Industrial Relations Board last month, seeking ALPA as their legal bargaining… Read the full press release

Emirates SkyCargo wins the Cargo Airline of the Year award at the Global Freight Awards

Carrier wins awards in the UK and Portugal Dubai, UAE, 2018-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — In a resounding validation of excellent air cargo services it offers to customers, Emirates SkyCargo won the Cargo Airline of the Year award at the Global Freight Awards ceremony organised by Lloyd’s Loading List, a renowned freight publication. The… Read the full press release

Ryanair announces new twice-weekly service between Manchester to Kyiv

DUBLIN, Ireland, 2018-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (20 Nov) announced a new route from Manchester to Kyiv, with a twice-weekly service commencing in April 2019 as part of our Summer 2019 Schedule. Ryanair’s Manchester Summer schedule includes 62 routes in total with 7 new routes to Bordeaux, Gothenburg, Marrakech, Marseille,… Read the full press release

IntercityHotel Dubai Jaddaf Waterfront welcomes new general manager Aylin Nöske

Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2018-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Aylin Nöske has been appointed General Manager of the IntercityHotel Dubai Jaddaf Waterfront with effect from 15 November 2018. 37-year old Ms. Nöske has been with IntercityHotel GmbH since 2008. Her most recent role was at the IntercityHotel in Darmstadt, where she took over the reins… Read the full press release

Bluegreen Vacations’ more than 60 vacation resorts to continue to be part of the RCI® exchange network

ORLANDO, Fla., 2018-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — RCI, the worldwide leader in vacation exchange (NYSE: WYND), and Bluegreen Vacations Corporation (NYSE: BXG) (“Bluegreen” or the “Company”) have renewed their affiliation agreement. Through the renewal, Bluegreen Vacations’ more than 60 vacation resorts will continue to be part of the RCI® exchange network. Properties are located across the United States… Read the full press release

SITA 2018 Air Transport IT Insights for China: Airports in China are increasingly investing in technology

Survey shows increased investment in IT to manage China’s fast-growing industry Beijing, China, 2018-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports in China are increasingly investing in technology to equip new airports and terminals and manage rising passenger numbers. The SITA 2018 Air Transport IT Insights for China show that as airline passenger numbers in China rose nearly 13%… Read the full press release