Category Archives: Festivals and Events

Qatar Executive celebrates setting the new pole-to-pole world speed record with a private screening of the ONE MORE ORBIT documentary

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Qatar Executive Celebrates World Circumnavigation Speed Record with Private Screening of ONE MORE ORBIT Documentary Private jet charter division of Qatar Airways group also reveals 11 additional records set during the mission DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Dec-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Executive, together with the ONE MORE ORBIT team, celebrated its setting of the new… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways confirms the renewal of its status under IATA’s Environmental Assessment programme

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Qatar Airways continues to meet the industry standard for environmental management, while extending scope to be the most comprehensive in the industry. DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Dec-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways was proud to receive recognition of its continued commitment to environmental management at International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Board of Governors meeting last week…. Read the full press release

Emirates announced as official ‘Presenting Partner’ of the Emirates America’s Cup World Series event in Portsmouth

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LONDON, UK, 2019-Dec-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates is pleased to announce its appointment as official ‘Presenting Partner’ of the Emirates America’s Cup World Series (ACWS) event in Portsmouth, taking place in June 2020. As Official Presenting Partner of the ACWS Portsmouth, Emirates has helped secure the event during which world-class America’s Cup sailors will… Read the full press release

Heathrow expects to fly Over 144,000 tonnes of Christmas cargo for the holiday season

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Over 144,000 tonnes – the equivalent weight of 68 London Eyes – of Christmas cargo is expected to fly through Heathrow, during the holiday season New data reveals a surge in the export of British Christmas essentials with children’s toys, Christmas tree lighting and whiskey topping Santa’s list In its third year, Heathrow’s #12ExportersofChristmas campaign… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC presented with three awards from The Hotel Association of Washington, DC

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Washington, DC, U.S.A., 2019-Dec-18 — /Travel PR News/ — On November 22, 2019 The Hotel Association of Washington, DC (HAWDC) hosted their annual Stars of the Industry luncheon and awards ceremony, awarding the brightest Stars of the DC Hotel Industry. Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC was honoured to be presented with three awards in the mid-sized hotel category, the… Read the full press release

Auckland Airport introduces Family lane for the Christmas holidays

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Auckland, New Zealand, 2019-Dec-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Developed in collaboration with the Aviation Security Service, the Family Lane at the international terminal is a pressure-free option giving parents extra time to prepare themselves and their children for security screening. “We know that travelling with younger children can be stressful at times. The Family Lane… Read the full press release

The enchanting Sandals® Royal Bahamian to host the World Travel Awards Caribbean Gala Ceremony 2020

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London, UK, 2019-Dec-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The enchanting Sandals® Royal Bahamian is set to play host to the World Travel Awards (WTA) Caribbean Gala Ceremony 2020 on Monday 20 January 2020. The VIP ceremony will be the premier annual gathering of the Caribbean hospitality industry, with the key players and decision-makers from across the region attending. The evening… Read the full press release

Silversea unveils new theatrical performances and entertainment concepts for 2020

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Miami, FL, 2019-Dec-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The industry-leading ultra-luxury cruise line Silversea today (December 12, 2019) unveiled a collection of new theatrical performances and entertainment concepts planned for select ships for 2020–each developed in exclusive collaboration with renowned Luna Rossa Productions. The reimagined program will enrich onboard entertainment options across a selection of ships… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean International announces record-breaking year with five wins at the Travel Weekly Readers’ Choice Awards

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Cruise Line Takes Home Coveted Travel Weekly Readers’ Choice Awards, including “Best Cruise Line in the Caribbean” and “Best Cruise Line Sales & Service” MIAMI, FL, 2019-Dec-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Celebrating 50 years of innovation and delivering unforgettable vacations, Royal Caribbean International closed out another record-breaking year with five wins at the prestigious Travel Weekly Readers’ Choice Awards last night…. Read the full press release

British Airways gears up for a sky-high festive feast this Christmas

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LONDON, UK, 2019-Dec-16 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is warming up for the great Christmas getaway, with more than one million customers flying with the airline over the festive period. The most popular long-haul destinations are New York, Los Angeles, Johannesburg and Cape Town and this year’s busiest short-haul route is Paris, with many… Read the full press release

CDA successfully hosted its first Concessionaire, Small Business & Vendor Expo

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Chicago, Illinois, 2019-Dec-16 — /Travel PR News/ — In an ongoing effort to expand opportunity and showcase its diverse workforce needs, the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) hosted its first Concessionaire, Small Business & Vendor Expo yesterday, drawing more than 200 attendees and 75 exhibitors and concessionaires. The event was designed to connect small businesses and entrepreneurs… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways launches Augmented Reality football game ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2019TM

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Interactive game sees fans ‘blink to score’ as excitement builds ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2019TM which kicks off today in Doha  Al Sadd SC coach and football legend Xavi features in game promotions DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Dec-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has launched a new Augmented Reality (AR) experience that… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines offers priority boarding to guests wearing holiday sweater on National Ugly Sweater Day

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For the third year, guests dressed in fly holiday gear get priority boarding Dec. 20 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2019-Dec-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines is spreading holiday cheer by offering guests wearing any kind of holiday sweater priority boarding on Dec. 20, National Ugly Sweater Day. The one-day promotion will be celebrated by guests and employees… Read the full press release

Heathrow Primary students open the holiday season at Heathrow

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Heathrow sparkles as students from Heathrow Primary deck the halls with over 500 hand crafted baubles and help switch on close to a kilometre of Christmas lights Over 30 students delight passengers in Terminal 2 with a Christmas carol flash performance and special visit from Santa Over 70 Christmas trees are popping up across the… Read the full press release

Why you should come to Kiev in 2020. Top 5 New things in the city

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Kiev, Ukraine, 2019-Dec-10 — /Travel PR News/ — We Kievites love our city very much and strongly react to modern projects, innovations and unique places for entertainment and leisure. The Economist published The Global Liveability Index 2019 — new global ranking of cities in terms of living comfort. It evaluates locations in five categories: stability,… Read the full press release

Emirates cabin crew named World’s Leading Cabin Crew 2019 at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final Gala Ceremony

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Emirates also takes home title for World’s Leading Airline – Economy Class Dubai, UAE, 2019-Dec-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates cabin crew has been named World’s Leading Cabin Crew 2019 at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final Gala Ceremony. The event marked the culmination of the WTA’s annual search for the finest travel and… Read the full press release

Emirates concludes the milestone 50th edition of the Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens

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DUBAI, UAE, 2019-Dec-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has wrapped up the milestone 50th edition of the Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens which came to a climactic close after three action-packed days of rugby, entertainment and music. With over 100,000 fans in attendance, the highlight of the weekend was the two Emirates A380 flypasts over… Read the full press release

Emirates celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens with two spectacular low-level flypasts

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DUBAI, UAE, 2019-Dec-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens in style, treating thousands of spectators and rugby-loving fans with not one, but two spectacular low-level flypasts above The Sevens Stadium with the Emirates A380 dressed in bespoke Dubai Rugby Sevens livery. Taking off from Dubai International… Read the full press release

Christmas meals, nostalgic films and holiday treats awaits Emirates customers travelling on select flights

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Dubai, UAE, 2019-Dec-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The festive spirit is in full swing as Emirates prepares to serve 500,000 Christmas meals across all classes to customers travelling on select flights from December 9 to 31. In addition to a delicious festive menu, travellers can also enjoy nostalgic films and holiday treats across all cabin… Read the full press release

Wharf Hotels Associates awarded with prestigious wins at Stelliers Awards for Greater China

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Hong Kong SAR, China, 2019-Dec-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Wharf Hotels is delighted to announce that four of its Associates were awarded with prestigious wins at this year’s Stelliers Awards for Greater China, held recently in Macau. General Manager of Marco Polo Hotels Hong Kong, Mr Dalip Singh, was awarded the coveted “General Manager… Read the full press release

St. John’s International Airport to collect nonperishable items to help those in need during the holiday season

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ST. JOHN’S, NL, 2019-Dec-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The holiday season is one of the busiest and most exciting times of year at the St. John’s International Airport. Not only are people coming and going, but visitors will also encounter the sounds of the season and holiday décor as they come through the airport –… Read the full press release

Swoop named Start-up Airline of the Year at the CAPA 2019 Aviation Awards for Excellence

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Canada’s ultra-low-cost carrier takes a top prize at the 2019 CAPA World Aviation Outlook Summit CALGARY, AB, 2019-Dec-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (Dec. 5, 2019), Swoop, Canada’s ultra-low-fare airline and subsidiary of WestJet Airlines Ltd., was announced as the winner of the CAPA 2019 Aviation Awards for Excellence Start-up Airline of the Year. Steven Greenway, President,… Read the full press release

Berlin Travel Festival Convention tickets now on sale

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Berlin, Germany, 2019-Dec-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Tickets are on sale now for the partner event of ITB Berlin – Exclusive press conference for the media on 6 March 2020 – Berlin Travel Festival Convention with Shop Shift and Travel Massive Forum for travel professionals and trade visitors – New: Berlin Travel Festival Start-up Award…. Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines named the Low Cost Airline of the Year at the CAPA World Aviation Summit

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America’s Fastest-Growing Airline honored as global low cost leader in strategy, innovation and excellence in aviation MIRAMAR, Fla., 2019-Dec-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is celebrating another major award, receiving global recognition as the Low Cost Airline of the Year at the CAPA (Centre for Aviation) World Aviation Summit. CAPA, part of the… Read the full press release

British Airways named Airline of the Year at CAPA’s annual Global Aviation Awards for Excellence

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LONDON, UK, 2019-Dec-09 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has been named Airline of the Year at one of the aviation industry’s most prestigious award ceremonies. CAPA’s annual Global Aviation Awards for Excellence was held in Malta yesterday evening (December 5, 2019). CAPA – Centre for Aviation, is one of the world’s most trusted sources of market intelligence for the… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Boston announces celebrity readers for the Teddy Bear Tea event

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Lineup includes Patriots and Red Sox stars, Rudolph and Mrs. Claus, Wally, Blades and more Also experience the all-new Teddy Bear Breakfast event Boston, U.S.A., 2019-Dec-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Boston announces the celebrity readers for the Teddy Bear Tea event at The Bristol. Now in its 22nd year, the Teddy Bear Tea is a special… Read the full press release

Liverpool John Lennon Airport named the Best Airport in the UK at the 2019 AOA Annual Awards

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Liverpool, UK, 2019-Dec-06 — /Travel PR News/ — For the second time within a week, Liverpool John Lennon Airport has received another top industry accolade and recognised as being the best UK airport of its size. At the recent Airport Operators Association (AOA) Annual Conference held in London, Liverpool John Lennon Airport was announced as the… Read the full press release

dnata recognized with ‘World’s Leading Air Travel Service Provider’ award at the World Travel Awards 2019

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Dubai, UAE, 2019-Dec-06 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata was presented with the prestigious award of ‘World’s Leading Air Travel Service Provider’ at the World Travel Awards Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2019, which took place in Muscat, Oman. This prestigious accolade comes on the back of dnata receiving four earlier awards – Middle East’s Leading Corporate… Read the full press release

Las Vegas embraces the spirit this season with Winter Festivities

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The Destination Spreads Holiday Cheer with Winter Festivities LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, 2019-Dec-06 — /Travel PR News/ — It’s beginning to look a lot like the holidays as Las Vegas welcomes winter and embraces the spirit this season. With an abundance of sparkling lights, outdoor events and activities to choose from, Las Vegas shines as the… Read the full press release

Regent Seven Seas Cruises® announces the inaugural senior leaders of Seven Seas Splendor™

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MIAMI, FL, 2019-Dec-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Gratitude is at the heart of exemplary service, which is why this holiday season Regent Seven Seas Cruises® announces the inaugural senior leaders of Seven Seas Splendor™, who are responsible for ensuring the new ship’s guests enjoy an unrivaled, personalized experience and are treated like family. The five talented senior officers… Read the full press release