Rome, 2018-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and ENAV, the Italian Air Navigation Service Provider, have agreed to develop and implement an Italian National Airspace Strategy. ENAV and IATA will strengthen their existing cooperation for this initiative, which is aimed at delivering benefits to the travelling public and the wider aviation… Read the full press release
Pattaya marks the airline’s fifth destination to Thailand, and the first new route launch for the airline in 2018 Qatar Airways now operates 64 weekly flights to Thailand DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways’ first direct non-stop flight to the beautiful holiday destination of Pattaya touched down at U-Tapao Rayong Pattaya… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways welcomed the arrival of the Airbus A350-1000 test aircraft to Qatar The State of Qatar was the first stop for the Airbus Demonstration Tour to showcase the world’s most advanced widebody aircraft throughout the Middle East and Asia Pacific Qatar Airways is the global launch customer of the A350-1000 DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Jan-29… Read the full press release
British Airways marks its multi-million pound investment in its World Traveller catering with a research on Brits’ travel habits LONDON, 2018-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Brits are creatures of habits when they travel, a study has found. Almost half of travellers admit they always go through the same habits and rituals to ensure their… Read the full press release
George Best Belfast City Airport recognised at the 2018 Allianz Arts & Business NI Awards with the Business of the Year title BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2018-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — George Best Belfast City Airport has won the Business of the Year title at the 2018 Allianz Arts & Business NI Awards. The prestigious accolade, which… Read the full press release
Daily Service from Additional Seattle-Area Airport Aims to Bring Southwest Value Closer to Thousands Dallas, Texas, 2018-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced today 9Jan 25, 2018) it will bring its faithful fans in northern metro Seattle time-saving travel options later this year via Paine Field in Everett, Wash., subject to requisite… Read the full press release
HMSHost opens a new Starbucks store at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport Travelers in pre-security baggage claim area gain convenient access to popular offering BIRMINGHAM, AL, 2018-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Global restaurateur HMSHost and Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport celebrated the grand opening of a new Starbucks® store in the baggage claim area of the airport…. Read the full press release
Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2018-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The Supervisory Board of Steigenberger Hotels AG has appointed Thomas Willms as spokesperson of the Management Board (CEO). Mr. Willms, who joined the company as Chief Operating Officer in June 2017, will take up his new position with immediate effect. He will retain overall operational… Read the full press release
IntercityHotel Riyadh Malaz scheduled to open before the end of the year Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2018-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The IntercityHotel brand is continuing its course of expansion on the Arabian Peninsula. The IntercityHotel Riyadh Malaz, which will open for business before the end of the year, represents the company’s first move… Read the full press release
IHG announces the opening of the new-build, 179-room Holiday Inn® Lima Airport hotel Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today (24 JANUARY 2018) announces the opening of the new-build, 179-room Holiday Inn® Lima Airport hotel, just five minutes from Jorge Chavez Lima International… Read the full press release
Air France reopens completely redesigned and much larger Business class lounge at Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Terminal 2 PARIS, France, 2018-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Air France will reopen a completely redesigned, much larger and totally renovated Business class lounge. With an open kitchen, private saunas and a detox bar, the company has created a… Read the full press release
easyJet and Founders Factory announce new start-ups to join its travel tech accelerator programme LUTON, UK, 2018-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Three more travel tech companies have been selected to join the start-up accelerator programme following the success of launch start-ups Flio and LuckyTrip Each business will receive hands on support from Founders … Read the full press release
BANGKOK, 2018-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and AppNexus, the world’s leading independent advertising technology company, today (January 22, 2018) announced a new Preferred Partnership agreement. The agreement will allow PATA members to better understand the new landscape of programmatic advertising and how best to utilise it for their respective organisations. As a… Read the full press release
San Jose, CA, 2018-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — This year marks 40 years of business for the San Jose-based luxury travel operator Classic Vacations. Since its founding in 1978, the company has grown to represent luxury vacation properties in more than a hundred destinations, around the world: from Hawaii to Europe, from Fiji to… Read the full press release
Eight more signatories commits to UNWTO Global Code of Ethics Madrid, Spain, 2018-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Seven companies and one association formalized their commitment to the UNWTO Global Code of Ethics for Tourism during an event held in the context of FITUR, the International Tourism Fair of Madrid. Cielos Abiertos (Colombia), Destinos R.I…. Read the full press release
UNWTO and Portugal agree on joint training and innovation action plan as priorities of the Portuguese Tourism Strategy 2027 Lisbon, Portugal, 2018-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Innovation and training were at the centre of the official visit of Zurab Pololikashvili, the Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), to Portugal on 22-23 January. Following… Read the full press release
Cargo carrier recognised for operating Envirotainer containers compliant with Good Distribution Practice DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Jan-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Cargo is pleased to announce that it has received the Qualified Envirotainer Provider Training and Quality Programme (QEP) accreditation at five of its destinations: Amsterdam, Basel, Paris, Chicago, and its hub, Doha, Qatar…. Read the full press release
SYDNEY, 2018-Jan-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas has today (24TH JANUARY 2018) announced Olivia Wirth as the new Chief Executive Officer of its Loyalty business. The change follows the resignation of current Loyalty CEO Jayne Hrdlicka, who announced her departure from the Group in December last year. Olivia Wirth has been with the airline for… Read the full press release
IHG releases 2018 Trends Report: The Provenance Chain Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Jan-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Provenance is the foundation for enduring brand success and has become more important than ever for organisations wanting to succeed in today’s complex consumer environment. That is the finding of the 2018 Trends Report published today by IHG®… Read the full press release
IHG announces Hotel Indigo Saigon The City slated to open its doors in 2019 Curious travellers can look forward to refreshingly local experiences that celebrate the colourful heritage of Saigon’s District 1 Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Jan-24 — /Travel PR News/ — As one of South East Asia’s fastest-growing destinations, Vietnam has seen a rise… Read the full press release
Airline becomes the ‘Official Airline Partner’ for the second consecutive year Mumbai, 2018-Jan-23 — /Travel PR News/ — For the second consecutive year, Jet Airways, India’s premier full-service international airline, is the “Official Airline Partner” for the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2018. As part of the association, Jet Airways is offering an exclusive 10 percent discount… Read the full press release
ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The Sleep Inn brand, a proven leader in the midscale lodging segment and part of the Choice Hotels International, Inc.(NYSE: CHH) portfolio, has surpassed 400 properties open worldwide and increased its pipeline to more than 140 hotels. In 2018, the brand is projected to open hotels in several major… Read the full press release
2018 Business Festival confirms British Airways on board as latest headline partner Traveller numbers up by a third on top growing routes in airline’s SME loyalty programme – On Business – confirming importance of in-person meetings LONDON, 2018-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The UK’s largest international airline has joined forces with the world’s biggest business… Read the full press release
Washington, DC, 2018-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — As an industry leader, Marriott Hotels is constantly introducing innovations to enhance guest experiences around the globe. Kicking off the new year the flagship brand is teaming up with Fast Company, one of the world’s leading business media brands, to introduce the “Inspiration Collective”, a first-of-its-kind interactive display… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas’ golf course superintendent chosen as the overall recipient of the 2017 Environmental Leaders in Golf Awards Dallas, U.S.A., 2018-Jan-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Anthony Williams, CGCS, Director of Golf Course Maintenance and Landscape Operations at Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas, has been chosen… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways becomes the first airline to ever fly the ultra-modern Airbus A350 to Greece The award-winning airline deployed the state-of-the-art aircraft on the Doha-Athens route today Qatar Airways to launch direct service to Thessaloniki in March, as part of the airline’s continued expansion plans Airline shortly to be the launch customer for the… Read the full press release
Interstate Hotels & Resorts selected to manage the 349-room Renaissance Philadelphia Airport Hotel ARLINGTON, Va., 2018-Jan-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts – the leading U.S.-based global hotel management company – announces that it has been selected to manage the 349-room Renaissance Philadelphia Airport Hotel, recently acquired by AMENA Hotels LLC. The… Read the full press release
BETHESDA, MD & NEW YORK, 2018-Jan-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Global restaurateur HMSHost and Shake Shack Inc. (NYSE:SHAK) are “shaking” up the travel industry with a new partnership to open the iconic burger restaurant in airports and on motorways across North America. The two companies recently signed a Development Agreement to include multiple location openings over the next several… Read the full press release
LIVERPOOL, UK, 2018-Jan-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Liverpool’s newest airline, Blue Air, has offered passengers an escape from the January blues by announcing a brand-new route from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Malaga and wants to reward passengers by holding a weekend-long flash sale on all Blue Air flights from the UK. To celebrate… Read the full press release
New Perks and Simpler Ways to Earn Points Ensure Every Night Counts MCLEAN, Va., 2018-Jan-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Delivering on its continued commitment to give guests more of what matters, Hilton announced updates to its guest loyalty program, Hilton Honors, making it even easier for members to earn Points and unlock rewards. Starting in April, the… Read the full press release