BANGKOK, Thailand, 2018-May-24 — /Travel PR News/ — AVANI Hotels & Resorts is pleased to offer the latest innovative convenience with online check-in available prior to arrival. Modern travellers who want to start exploring their destination as soon as possible can expedite the check-in process at any AVANI Hotels & Resorts property around the world. With… Read the full news article
One of the largest yo-yo competitions in the US Oakland, Calif., 2018-May-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Jack London Square is hosting one of the longest running and largest yo-yo contests in the country. The Bay Area Classic yo-yo championship is Saturday. The regional competition is expected to draw more than 2,000 spectators throughout the day. “Some… Read the full news article
Event: Oakland International Airport TSA Pre✓® Local Enrollment Event Date: November 6th – 17th, 2017 (Closed Saturday & Sunday) Time: Weekdays, 8am to 5pm Location: Oakland International Airport, Terminal 2 Check-in Lobby Oakland, Calif., 2018-May-24 — /Travel PR News/ — November 6, 2017: Oakland International Airport is inviting passengers to enroll on-site in the popular TSA Pre✓® expedited screening program during a temporary enrollment event… Read the full news article
DENVER, COLORADO, 2018-May-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Brand USA, the destination-marketing organization for the United States, has introduced new marketing opportunities for its industry partners. The range of programs include Brand USA Original campaigns that feature music and culinary themes to promote U.S.-bound travel, and offer opportunities that allow partners to extend their marketing… Read the full news article
Brand USA’s connected TV network reaches 3 million views in first three months DENVER, COLORADO, 2018-May-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Brand USA, the destination marketing organization for the United States, announced today upcoming programming for GoUSA TV, a first-of-its-kind connected TV network available on Roku, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire. GoUSA TV features best-in-class… Read the full news article
Brand USA invites more than 50 journalists from 50 publications to explore the United States’ rich history, diverse culture and unique destinations DENVER, COLORADO, 2018-May-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Brand USA, in partnership with American Airlines and Marriott International, announced today its first-ever Mega Media Venture, inviting more than 50 international journalists to visit… Read the full news article
DENVER, COLORADO, 2018-May-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Brand USA, in partnership with Air New Zealand, is set to host a MegaFam to the United States in August this year. The MegaFam will see 60 travel professionals from Australia, and New Zealand, experience seven fabulous nights in the USA. The participants will initially be split into… Read the full news article
Explore Scotland’s fascinating Viking history with Oban event this May EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-May-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Visitors are invited to travel back in time at Dunstaffnage Castle this weekend (Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 May), for its Viking Invasion event. The re-enactment event encourages visitors to explore Scotland’s fascinating Viking history and find out why Oban was… Read the full news article
DUBLIN, Ireland, 2018-May-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The board of Ryanair Holdings PLC today (18 May) announced the appointment of Ms. Róisín Brennan as a non-executive director with immediate effect. Ms Brennan is a former Chief Executive of IBI Corporate Finance Ltd where she had extensive experience advising public companies in Ireland. She is currently… Read the full news article
DUBLIN, Ireland, 2018-May-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No. 1 airline, today (21 May) celebrated its new Liverpool to Shannon service, which will operate 3 times weekly as part of its Summer 2018 schedule. This is Ryanair’s 4thIrish service from Liverpool, in addition to Dublin (4 daily), Cork (4 weekly) and Knock (5 weekly),… Read the full news article
LAS VEGAS, NV, 2018-May-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (22-MAY-2018) Las Vegas introduced ‘Only Vegas Moments,’ a series of four digital short films and broadcast spots. The campaign’s cultural storylines reinforce the iconic brand’s identity as the paramount purveyor of adult freedom and encourages visitors to embrace unique only-in-Vegas moments of self-truth. To view the… Read the full news article
ARLINGTON, Va., 2018-May-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts, widely recognized in the hospitality field as the leader in hotel and resort management, is igniting its digital prowess by naming industry guru, Mike Wylie, head of eCommerce. “Hiring thought leaders such as Mike is a crucial strategy to give us a competitive… Read the full news article
BANGKOK, Thailand, 2018-May-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is delighted to announce that Thailand has been named as the host country for the 19th International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA Awards), which is scheduled to be held in Bangkok from 22-24 June, 2018. This makes the second time the Thai capital… Read the full news article
BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-May-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hospitality AB, publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Sweden and part of Radisson Hotel Group, is adding a new territory to its expanding portfolio with the signing of Park Inn by Radisson Lusaka Longacres in Zambia. Radisson Hotel Group’s Africa portfolio consists of 83 hotels and more than 17,500 rooms… Read the full news article
MAJOR BOOST FOR THE NORTH AS DIRECT MANCHESTER TO MUMBAI FLIGHTS ANNOUNCED 500,000 people across the North set to benefit International Trade Secretary says service will boost Northern Powerhouse Flights start 5th November four times a week with Jet Airways MANCHESTER, UK, 2018-May-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The North’s first ever direct flight service to… Read the full news article
CHICAGO, 2018-May-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Nish Palas Istanbul as part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt. The 45-room boutique hotel is located in Nişantaşı, one of Istanbul’s oldest and most exciting neighborhoods, and will mark the entry into Turkey for The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand. Once popular… Read the full news article
SINGAPORE, 2018-May-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) regional wing, SilkAir, is to undergo a significant investment programme to upgrade its cabin products as part of a multi-year initiative that will ultimately see it merged into SIA. The programme will comprise investment of more than $100 million to upgrade the wholly owned subsidiary’s cabins… Read the full news article
LONDON, 2018-May-22 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has launched LuckyTrip onto its iOS mobile app, making it easier for customers to find the perfect trip. LuckyTrip enables travellers to find a unique trip tailored to their needs with just one tap, applying filters to fit their preferences such as a relaxing beach… Read the full news article
LONDON, UK, 2018-May-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Johan Lundgren, easyJet’s CEO, today announced five changes to the airline’s management board. Four of these are new AMB roles and the new structure and new team is designed to enable easyJet to better deliver its strategy and drive the new initiatives announced today to accelerate its use… Read the full news article
Launches 5th direct service between India and the UK New service aims to open up travel between India and the North of England Guests to enjoy the luxury and comfort of the airline’s wide body Airbus A330-200 service, 4 days a week Mumbai, India, 2018-May-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline is… Read the full news article
Innovative biometric technology could simplify and speed up airport processes with self-boarding gates helping to reduce queues Security also improved as system reduces risk of human error 10,000 easyJet passengers set to take part in European flight trial LONDON, UK, 2018-May-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick Airport has today announced the UK’s first trial of… Read the full news article
Gatwick app wins Mobile Innovation of the Year and Mobile App of the Year Airport also picks up Cloud Project of the Year for its world first Flight Information System Awards herald start of Gatwick’s ‘digital transformation’ with wide range of passenger-facing digital innovations coming on stream soon LONDON, UK, 2018-May-22 — /Travel PR News/… Read the full news article
Bristol, UK, 2018-May-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Following the Bath City FC shirt sponsorship draw, in the TR Hayes Premier Lounge at Twerton Park on 16th May, Bath City Football Club are delighted to announce the winner of the draw was Bristol Airport. Nigel Scott, Business Development Director, Bristol Airport said: ‘We are delighted to… Read the full news article
LONDON, UK, 2018-May-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The next stage of British Airways’ £4.5bn investment plan is unveiled today as the airline opens a brand-new lounge in Aberdeen Airport. The new lounge, located within the recently completed extension of the airport, is the second to open under the airline’s new design concept. This follows… Read the full news article
LONDON, UK, 2018-May-21 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways customers will benefit from shorter security queues, and more ‘me time’ in US airports now the airline has signed up to the TSA Precheck programme. Customers who are accepted under the US government scheme can use fast track security queues, and do not need to remove… Read the full news article
SEATTLE, 2018-May-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines and Lonely Whale today announced the airlines’ initiative to replace single-use, non-recyclable, plastic stir straws and citrus picks with sustainable alternatives in its airport lounges and on all domestic and international commercial flights starting July 16, 2018. The initiative is one of many in Alaska Airlines’ push for… Read the full news article
DALLAS, TX, 2018-May-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced today a new collaboration with iHeartRadio to bring iHeartMedia’s free all-in-one digital music and live streaming radio service to Customers as the exclusive music offering within the onboard entertainment portal on Southwest flights. Through the onboard entertainment portal integration with iHeartRadio, Customers can enjoy all… Read the full news article
Chris Kempis will assume the position from mid-2018 HONG KONG, 2018-May-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today announced the appointment of Chris Kempis, currently General Manager Flying, as Director Flight Operations with effect from mid-2018.* He will oversee all aspects of the airline’s flight operations. Chris takes up the position after 25 years of… Read the full news article
EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-May-21 — /Travel PR News/ — A selection of Moray Speyside’s finest attractions and locations are being visited by Japan’s Ambassador to the UK this week, as part of a tour to introduce the country’s travel agents to the region. The Japanese Ambassador, Koji Tsuruoka, and his wife, Yooko, are visiting Moray Speyside on… Read the full news article
CHECKITXPRESS system will expedite processing times as YVR experiences busiest year yet Richmond, B.C., 2018-May-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (May 18, 2018), Vancouver International Airport’s (YVR) Innovative Travel Solutions(ITS) and Glidepath, one of the world’s leaders in airport baggage handling, celebrated the installation of the first CHECKITXPRESS self-bag drop unit at YVR. CHECKITXPRESS is the world’s most… Read the full news article