Qatar Airways inaugurates non-stop flight to Penang, its second destination in Malaysia Award-winning airline commences service to its second destination in Malaysia, continuing its robust expansion throughout South East Asia Announces increased frequency to four-times weekly effective 1 July 2018 in response to strong leisure and business demand DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Feb-07 — /Travel PR… Read the full press release
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HMSHost and the CDA announce the return of Channel Your Inner Chef culinary competition
HMSHost and the CDA announce the return of Channel Your Inner Chef culinary competition CHICAGO, 2018-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Ready to show off your cooking skills to world travelers? Want to get your favorite dish featured on the restaurant menu at one of the busiest airports in the world? Enter Channel Your Inner Chef, a unique, multi-phase… Read the full press release
CDA welcomes Ethiopian Airlines’ first-ever direct service between Chicago and Africa
CHICAGO, 2018-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation and its newest air carrier partner, Ethiopian Airlines, announced today (02/05/2018) that new nonstop service between Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Ethiopia’s Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) will begin on June 9, 2018. The addition of this new service represents the first-ever… Read the full press release
Alaska Airlines welcomes David Oppenheim as VP of sales
Alaska Airlines welcomes David Oppenheim as VP of sales New position reflects airline’s expansion, growth in national marketplace SEATTLE, 2018-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines has named David Oppenheim vice president of sales, responsible for strengthening and growing relationships with Alaska’s corporate travel customers. His role will help the airline further its business growth, develop new… Read the full press release
Alaska Airlines extends partnership with Portland Timbers
Alaska Airlines extends partnership with Portland Timbers PORTLAND, Ore., 2018-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The Portland Timbers today (Feb. 5, 2018 ) announced that the club has entered into a multiyear partnership extension with Alaska Airlines. As part of the continued partnership, the iconic Northwest airline’s wordmark will continue to be featured prominently on… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines appoints Chris Johnson as the new Managing Director Ground Operations
Dallas, Texas, 2018-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced Chris Johnson as the new Managing Director Ground Operations effective February 1, 2018. Johnson will be responsible for the daily operations of a Team of more than 18,000 Employees who work in our domestic locations across the United States. His key responsibilities include ensuring these… Read the full press release
Cathay Pacific presented a Certificate of Excellence to Plaza Premium Group as recognition of their partnership
Cathay Pacific presented a Certificate of Excellence to Plaza Premium Group as recognition of their partnership HONG KONG, 2018-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific and Plaza Premium Group recently celebrated their long term collaboration with a presentation ceremony of a Certificate of Excellence in recognition of the partnership. Cathay Pacific Director Customer… Read the full press release
Hyatt Hotels announces 351-room Grand Hyatt Grand Cayman Hotel & Residences slated to open in Q4 2020
351-key Grand Hyatt Grand Cayman Hotel & Residences to be developed on famous Seven Mile Beach and expected to be completed in Q4 2020 CHICAGO, 2018-Feb-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (February 1, 2018) that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a franchise and related agreements with Pageant Beach Hotel… Read the full press release
Hyatt Hotels continues expansion of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand with these new North American properties
Brand to nearly double portfolio with announcement of new California project and upcoming and recent additions in Nashville, New Orleans, Philadelphia and British Columbia CHICAGO, 2018-Feb-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (January 30, 2018) announced the development of a new hotel in Hollywood, Calif., for The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand,… Read the full press release
easyJet again named the Best Short-Haul Airline at the 2018 Business Travel Awards
easyJet again named the Best Short-Haul Airline at the 2018 Business Travel Awards LUTON, UK, 2018-Feb-06 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has been awarded Best Short-Haul Airline at the 2018 Business Travel Awards, retaining its title from last year. The airline was also shortlisted in the ‘Business Airline of the Year’… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways displays its Qsuite Business Class concept at New York City’s John F. Kennedy International Airport
Qatar Airways displays its Qsuite Business Class concept at New York City’s John F. Kennedy International Airport For a limited time only, travellers will have the opportunity to experience the award-winning new Qsuite at John F. Kennedy International Airport Terminal 5 Qsuite is now available on Qatar Airways flights from both John F. Kennedy… Read the full press release
VisitScotland funds Moray Speyside Tourism’s #madeinmoray campaign
VisitScotland funds Moray Speyside Tourism’s #madeinmoray campaign EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-Feb-06 — /Travel PR News/ — A marketing campaign aimed at promoting Moray Speyside through direct engagement with the travel trade has been given a funding boost of £12,200 by the national tourism organisation. VisitScotland has awarded Growth Fund money to Moray Speyside Tourism (MST),… Read the full press release
Edinburgh named among Britain’s favourite city in the LandLove Magazine Awards
Edinburgh named among Britain’s favourite city in the LandLove Magazine Awards EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-Feb-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Malcolm Roughead, VisitScotland Chief Executive, is delighted to hear that Edinburgh was a runner-up for Britain’s favourite city in the LandLove Magazine Awards. “It’s fantastic that Edinburgh has been named among Britain’s favourite cities. With a… Read the full press release
The Scottish Seabird Centre again received a five-star grading from VisitScotland’s Quality Assurance Scheme
The Scottish Seabird Centre again received a five-star grading from VisitScotland’s Quality Assurance Scheme EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-Feb-06 — /Travel PR News/ — One of the Scotland’s leading wildlife centres has swooped up tourism’s highest accolade. The Scottish Seabird Centre, twice winner of BBC Countryfile’s Nature Reserve of the Year, has once again received a… Read the full press release
VisitScotland to open new iCentre in Glasgow
VisitScotland to open new iCentre in Glasgow EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-Feb-06 — /Travel PR News/ — More visitors to Glasgow will experience cutting edge information and inspiration as VisitScotland announces a brand new iCentre for the city. The national tourism organisation has today (Jan 30, 2018) announced that they are investing £220,000 in a permanent location… Read the full press release
Finalists unveiled for the inaugural Best Business Event award at the Scottish Thistle Awards National Final
Finalists unveiled for the inaugural Best Business Event award at the Scottish Thistle Awards National Final EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-Feb-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Six of Scotland’s leading business events will battle it out to be crowned best in the business at Scottish tourism’s ‘Oscars’. Business events curated by Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre (AECC), Edinburgh… Read the full press release
S7 Airlines announces direct flights to the Spanish island of Tenerife from 26 April 2018
Novosibirsk, Russia, 2018-Feb-06 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a oneworld® global airline alliance member, launches direct scheduled flights to the Spanish island of Tenerife starting 26 April 2018. Tickets are available now. Flights from Moscow to Tenerife will be carried out on Mondays and Thursdays. Flights will depart from Domodedovo Airport at 13:25 and arrive at Reina Sofia Airport at 19:20 local time. Return flights… Read the full press release
Ferries del Caribe becomes the first-ever cruise operator in the world to install border control kiosks onboard a cruise ship or ferry
Ferries del Caribe Install BorderXpress to Improve Passenger Experience Richmond, B.C., 2018-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (January 29, 2018), Vancouver International Airport’s (YVR) Innovative Travel Solutions(ITS) and Ferries del Caribe celebrated the installation of two BorderXpress kiosks onboard its cruise ship, the MV Kydon. This marks a milestone for the industry as Ferries del Caribe becomes the… Read the full press release
WestJet adds 60 flights from YVR
Richmond, B.C., 2018-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — WestJet today (January 29, 2018) announced that it has again enhanced its schedule and connectivity out of its Vancouver hub to key business and leisure destinations in Canada and Mexico, adding 60 more flights weekly. “WestJet is again providing additional service to benefit both the business traveller… Read the full press release
S7 Airlines the first company in Russia to use the face recognition technology
Novosibirsk, Russia, 2018-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a oneworld® global airline alliance member, is the first company in Russia that plans to use the face recognition technology in the everyday operation of the business lounges at Moscow Domodedovo Airport. The software based on trained neural networks will allow to identify S7 Airlines passengers and personalise services for visitors of the business lounges. The plan is that… Read the full press release
Bombardier’s final test vehicle in the Global 7000 flight test program successfully completed its first flight
Bombardier’s final test vehicle in the Global 7000 flight test program successfully completed its first flight FTV5 will validate flight and ground test data obtained to date and complete the Type Certification campaign to ensure a smooth entry-into-service in the second half of this year Flight test program has surpassed 1,300 flight hours and… Read the full press release
Bombardier to showcase Philippine Airlines dual-class 86-seat Q400 regional turboprop and airBaltic CS300 aircraft at the 2018 Singapore Airshow
Bombardier to showcase Philippine Airlines dual-class 86-seat Q400 regional turboprop and airBaltic CS300 aircraft at the 2018 Singapore Airshow Montréal, 2018-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft will be displaying a Philippine Airlines dual-class 86-seat Q400 regional turboprop, as well as an airBaltic CS300 aircraft at the 2018 Singapore Airshow, which runs… Read the full press release
Qantas to start daily Dreamliner service between Brisbane and Los Angeles from 1 September 2018
Brisbane, Australia, 2018-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas has announced the start date of 1 September 2018 for a daily Dreamliner service between Brisbane and Los Angeles, with fares available for sale from today (30TH JANUARY 2018). It will replace the Boeing 747-400 currently operating this route. The Dreamliner will then continue on as QF11/12,… Read the full press release
Kempinski Hotel Chengdu announces the appointment of Kai Behrens as General Manager
Kempinski Hotel Chengdu announces the appointment of Kai Behrens as General Manager Chengdu, China, 2018-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Kempinski Hotel Chengdu is pleased to announce the appointment of Kai Behrens as General Manager. A German national, Mr Behrens started his career in the hospitality industry at the prestigious Hyatt Regency Cologne in… Read the full press release
YYC welcomes WestJet’s expanded service from Calgary
CALGARY, Alberta, 2018-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — WestJet today ( January 29, 2018) announced that it has again enhanced its schedule and connectivity out of its Calgary hub to key business and tourism destinations in Canada and the U.S., adding 72 more weekly flights. WestJet already offers more flights to more destinations from Calgary than any… Read the full press release
G6 Hospitality announces all-new concept featuring combined Studio 6 and Motel 6 brands in Austin, TX slated to open in Q1 2019
All-New Concept Featuring Combined Motel 6 and Studio 6 Brands to Open in Q1 2019 Dallas, TX, 2018-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — G6 Hospitality, known for its iconic economy lodging brands, Motel 6 and Studio 6 in the U.S. and Canada, broke ground today on a new construction in Austin, TX in partnership with HKV… Read the full press release
Preferred Hotels & Resorts launches a year-long Golden Anniversary campaign
World’s largest independent hotel brand announces year-long Golden Anniversary campaign featuring its first-ever video campaign and social media microsite, exclusive bonus points promotion, and experience-rich package NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA, 2018-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ —Fifty years after 12 North American hoteliers established Preferred Hotels Association as a referral organization, today (January 29, 2018), the Preferred brand… Read the full press release
Marriott Golf’s Annual Hit the Green for HOPE promotion raised more than $48,000 for PGA REACH
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., 2018-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott Golf, one of the world’s premier golf operators, announced that it raised more than $48,000 last year for PGA REACH – the charitable foundation of the PGA of America—during the Annual Hit the Green for HOPE promotion. The funds raised were designed to support… Read the full press release
CDA to host a free “How to Open a Concession at O’Hare or Midway Airport” workshop on Friday, February 2
CHICAGO, 2018-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Are you interested in operating a restaurant or shop at O’Hare or Midway International Airports, but don’t know where to begin? Here’s your chance to get informed! The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) will present a free “How to Open a Concession at O’Hare or Midway Airport” workshop this Friday,… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines recognized by the American Society of Professional Communicators for its 2016 One Report
Dallas, Texas, 2018-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced today (Jan 29, 2018) that it has been recognized by the American Society of Professional Communicators (ASPC) for its 2016 Southwest Airlines One Report TM. The ASPC annually sponsors the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report Awards that celebrate innovation and excellence in communication for various… Read the full press release