Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to invest in the construction of Europe’s first sustainable kerosene plant

Schiphol, The Netherlands, 2019-May-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is set to invest in the construction of Europe’s first sustainable kerosene plant. The plant will be constructed by SkyNRG, the global market leader in sustainable fuels for the aviation industry. Based in Delfzijl, the plant will be dedicated specifically to the production of… Read the full press release

Changi Airport Group to launch a tender for its Duty-Free Liquor & Tobacco concession

SINGAPORE, 2019-May-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Changi Airport Group (CAG) will launch a tender for its Duty-Free Liquor & Tobacco (L&T) concession on 4 June 2019. The tenancy terms will cover 18 stores, spanning over 8,000 sqm of retail space across Changi Airport’s four terminals, for a period of six years from 9 June… Read the full press release

JetBlue Airways at San Diego International Airport will move its terminal operations to Terminal 1

SAN DIEGO, CA, 2019-May-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Effective June 5, JetBlue Airways at San Diego International Airport (SAN) will move its terminal operations to Terminal 1.  The move is the second phase of SAN’s airline relocation efforts to support future airline growth and ongoing airport operations. JetBlue is the seventh largest carrier at SAN… Read the full press release

IHG announces the signing of 151-room Hotel Indigo® London – Clerkenwell

Denham, United Kingdom, 2019-May-30 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of world’s leading hotel companies has signed a Management Agreement with Omenport Developments Ltd for Hotel Indigo® London – Clerkenwell. The 151-room hotel will be the fifth Hotel Indigo in London and is expected to open in early 2021. Located in the heart of… Read the full press release

InterContinental Yokohama Pier 8 will open its doors to guests in November 2019

Denham, United Kingdom, 2019-May-30 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) has announced InterContinental Yokohama Pier 8 will open its doors to guests in November 2019 in the Minato Mirai area of Yokohama. The franchise agreement was made by IHG’s domestic operating company, IHG ANA Hotels Group Japan (Head office: UK, Japan: Tokyo;… Read the full press release

IHG opens its 30th Holiday Inn® in Germany in the city centre of Osnabruck

Denham, United Kingdom, 2019-May-30 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, opened its 30th Holiday Inn® in Germany in the city centre of Osnabruck. Four additional hotels of IHG’s mainstream brand are in the pipeline. The Holiday Inn®Brand Family, which also includes Holiday Inn Express®, is an important growth engine for IHG… Read the full press release

Emirates renews partnership after celebrating 20 years as Premier Partner of Australian club

Airline renews partnership after celebrating 20 years as Premier Partner of Australian club Dubai, UAE, 2019-May-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates is celebrating the renewal of one of its most enduring and successful sponsorship properties in the Australian market, marking 20 years as the Premier Partner of the Collingwood Football Club. Formed in 1999,… Read the full press release

Comfort hotels announces the opening of two hotels in Brooklyn and Long Island City, N.Y.

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-May-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Comfort hotels, franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), continues its nationwide expansion with the opening of two hotels in Brooklyn and Long Island City, N.Y. The newly built hotels are the latest to open as part of the brand’s multi-year transformation, featuring updated room and public space designs, as well as… Read the full press release

Los Angeles International Airport welcomes the opening of Leo’s Xpress

HMSHost adds famed LA taco food truck to LAX’s Terminal 4 with an all-day breakfast LOS ANGELES, CA, 2019-May-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Traveling foodies take note! Taco mania has rolled into Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) with the opening of Leo’s Xpress. Formally associated with Los Angeles’ famed Leo’s Tacos Truck, this is the latest… Read the full press release

Avis Budget Group announces planned departure of President and CEO Larry De Shon

PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2019-May-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Avis Budget Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAR) today (May 28, 2019 ) announced the planned departure of President and Chief Executive Officer Larry De Shon after a 13-year career with the Company. Mr. De Shon will remain in his current positions until his successor has been named and will… Read the full press release

flydubai shares top tips for great Eid holiday

Dubai, UAE, 2019-May-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Eid Al Fitr is coming up and we expect airports to be busy during this popular travel period. To ensure a smooth travel experience with flydubai, here are our top tips for you to get your holiday off to a great start. If you are traveling to… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport will be business as usual at the airport during the visit to Ireland of US President, Donald Trump

Shannon, Ireland, 2019-May-30 — /Travel PR News/ — A spokesperson for Shannon Airport, a Shannon Group company, has said that it will be business as usual at the airport during the visit to Ireland of US President, Donald Trump. However, passengers travelling to the airport are being advised to allow an additional 15 minutes extra… Read the full press release

SILVERSEA’S GUESTS ENJOY EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE FOR A PRIME VIEW OF MONACO’S GRAND PRIX 2019

Monaco, France, 2019-May-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Held at the prestigious Princess Grace Dance Academy, Silversea’s guests enjoyed a bespoke two-day experience for the Monaco Grand Prix 2019. On May 25 and 26, attending guests witnessed the action unfold with a prime view. The exclusive event – which was offered as an optional shore experience… Read the full press release

Hyatt to rebrand the 665-room Hotel VIC on the Harbour to Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour Hong Kong

Located on the eastern side of Hong Kong Island, the hotel will mark the Hyatt Centric brand’s entry into Greater China CHICAGO, IL, 2019-May-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (May 27, 2019) that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into an agreement with an affiliate of Sun Hung Kai Properties Limited to… Read the full press release

Raffles Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of two important new landmark hotels, Raffles Shenzhen and Raffles Maldives Meradhoo

Raffles Shenzhen and Raffles Maldives Meradhoo continue the Raffles tradition of setting new standards for luxury hospitality in sought after markets around the world Paris, France, 2019-May-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Raffles Hotels & Resorts, renowned for bringing old world elegance, first class travel experiences and genuine charm to the world’s most fascinating cities… Read the full press release

Scandinavian-style, indoor-outdoor spa facility comes to Edmonton in 2020

Edmonton, AB, 2019-May-30 — /Travel PR News/ — From comprehensive plans announced today (May 29, 2019), a group of home-grown entrepreneurs have revealed an exciting vision to bring the city of Edmonton its own signature take on a Scandinavian-style, indoor-outdoor spa facility – by the year 2020. Promising to be carefully created with a distinct Edmontonian… Read the full press release

SAS divests its 37.5% ownership in Air Greenland A/S to the Government of Greenland

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2019-May-30 — /Travel PR News/ — SAS has divested its 37.5% ownership in Air Greenland A/S to the Government of Greenland. The transaction is a result of several years of discussions and negotiations, ending an era of ownership which dates back over 50 years. Under the agreement, which was closed today (May 29, 2019), the Government… Read the full press release

Croatia hosts the annual meeting of the tourism ministers of UNWTO Member States in Europe

Madrid, Spain, 2019-May-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Innovation, partnerships and managing rising tourist numbers have been top of the agenda at the 64th Meeting of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Regional Commission for Europe, held in Zagreb, Croatia this week (27-30 May). Croatia was unanimously chosen to host the annual meeting of the tourism ministers… Read the full press release

George Best Belfast City Airport the most punctual airport in the UK according to CAA

BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2019-May-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Analysis of Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) data has revealed George Best Belfast City Airport as the most punctual airport in the UK. The study found flights from UK airports were delayed by an average of 16 minutes last year with average delays at Belfast City Airport just… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines ranked highest airline in customer satisfaction in the J.D. Power 2019 North America Airline Satisfaction Study

Flyers rate Alaska highest in nearly all key categories, including cost & fees and flight crew SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2019-May-30 — /Travel PR News/ — For the 12th year in a row, Alaska Airlines is recognized as the highest ranked airline in customer satisfaction among traditional carriers in the J.D. Power 2019 North America Airline Satisfaction Study. Alaska won this year… Read the full press release

JAL to serve an original inflight meal supervised by Chef Masahiro Kasahara

Tokyo, Japan, 2019-May-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) has been offering tasty and innovative inflight meal options under the concept of JAL Kitchen Gallery, featured in Premium Economy and Economy Class service. Starting June 1, 2019, JAL will be serving an original inflight meal supervised by Chef Masahiro Kasahara, owner chef of Sanpi Ryoron… Read the full press release

Japan Airlines to serve AIR MOS Teriyaki Burger

Tokyo, Japan, 2019-May-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (JAL) and MOS FOOD SERVICES INC, operator of the MOS BURGER fast-food chain, announced their latest menu, AIR MOS Teriyaki Burger. The meal will be served on select flights from Japan to Europe, North America and Australia starting June 1, 2019. The AIR MOS… Read the full press release

The all-new Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston now open

Zuma, the stylish, globally-renowned contemporary Japanese restaurant, makes its New England debut at Four Seasons The Wellness Floor at One Dalton includes extensive spa, fitness and salon facilities, and a stunning indoor pool high above city streets The city’s third tallest building houses 160 Four Seasons Private Residences in addition to the 215-room Four Seasons… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts named John Davison as President and Chief Executive Officer

Toronto, Canada, 2019-May-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world’s leading luxury hospitality company, today (May 28, 2019) announced that its Board of Directors has named John Davison as President and Chief Executive Officer effective immediately. Davison, a nearly 18-year veteran of Four Seasons, had been serving as interim CEO since the end… Read the full press release

Emirates to screen 2019 UEFA Europa League Final and Champions League Final live

Airline creates “Stadium in the Sky” screening 2019 UEFA Europa League Final and Champions League Final live on Sport 24 at 40,000 feet Dubai,UAE, 2019-May-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates flights with Live TV will screen the UEFA Europa League Final on May 29 and the UEFA Champions League Final on June 1 live on the dedicated in flight sports channel,… Read the full press release

TAP has the world’s most handsome crew according to British magazine Monocle

Lisbon, Portugal, 2019-May-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The prestigious British magazine Monocle has reinforced last year’s award while emphasising the professionalism of crew members. TAP is featured in Monocle magazine’s annual Travel Top 50 again this year. According to the British magazine, TAP has the world’s most handsome crew. As well as their looks and… Read the full press release

Vienna Airport and Wien Energie put the world’s very first flywheel energy storage system into operation

Turbo Storage Provides Fresh Impetus to Electricity Charging Innovation at the airport: Vienna Airport and Wien Energie put the world’s very first flywheel energy storage system into operation, enabling rapid charging of electric vehicles VIENNA, Austria, 2019-May-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Put the time involved in waiting for your loved ones to good use and charge… Read the full press release

Brussels Airport sponsors the Belfius EuroHockey Championships 2019

Brussels, Belgium, 2019-May-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Brussels Airport attaches much importance to a healthy mind in a healthy body. That is why the airport is sponsoring the Belfius EuroHockey Championships 2019 this year. The best European hockey teams, including the Red Lions and the Red Panthers, will compete for the title of European Champion…. Read the full press release

Lufthansa Group launches help alliance Americas

help alliance Americas is first international sub-organization of help alliance worldwide Official kick-off project at Broward Outreach Center in Hollywood, Florida COLOGNE, Germany, 2019-May-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (24-MAY-2019), the Lufthansa Group officially launched help alliance Americas as a sub-organization of its long-standing aid organization, help alliance worldwide. help alliance is the aid organization… Read the full press release

Diamond Aircraft named as one of the Top-300 Employers in Austria

Wiener Neustadt, Austria, 2019-May-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Austrian business magazine “trend” in cooperation with Statista, Xing and kununu obtained 200,000 ratings about 1,000 employers to rank Austrian’s best employers 2019. Diamond Aircraft is proud to be named as one of the Top-300 Employers in Austria. “It’s a great honor to be recognized as being… Read the full press release