Grant is largest show of federal support to date for the effort to target cardiac health in gorillas, orangutans, chimpanzees and bonobos. Atlanta GA, 2019-Nov-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Great Ape Heart Project headquartered at Zoo Atlanta has been selected to receive a 2019 National Leadership Grants for Museums award from the Institute… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Festivals and Events
British Airways partners with the British Red Cross to support communities in crisis on World Kindness Day
LONDON, UK, 2019-Nov-15 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has today (November 13, 2019), on World Kindness Day, announced its partnership with the British Red Cross to support communities in crisis. The airline and the humanitarian charity will work together over the next year to show how kindness has the power to save lives. Experiencing… Read the full press release
Emirates wins Best Wi-Fi and Best Food & Beverage awards at the APEX 2020 Regional Passenger Choice Awards™
Dubai, UAE, 2019-Nov-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates’ inflight comforts were lauded as it clinched awards for Best Wi-Fi and Best Food & Beverage in the Middle East at the APEX 2020 Regional Passenger Choice Awards™ held in Singapore today (13 Nov 2019). The Best Food & Beverage award recognised Emirates’ regionally inspired cuisine and extensive drinks… Read the full press release
2020 Responsible Business Awards in Northern Ireland now opened for entries
BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2019-Nov-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Business in the Community is calling on responsible businesses across Northern Ireland to enter the 2020 Responsible Business Awards in Northern Ireland. Applications can be made online at www.bitcni.org.uk/awards. Entries will close on Friday 28 February 2020 at 5:00 pm, and the winners will be revealed at a… Read the full press release
CDA recognized with 2019 Peggy G. Hereford Award
CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Nov-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) was recently awarded the 2019 Peggy G. Hereford Award for Overall Excellence in Airport Marketing, Communications, and Customer Service Programs. This top honor is the “best in show” award for Airports Council International North America (ACI-NA) Marketing and Communications awards programs. Deputy Commissioner Castalia Serna accepted… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways named ‘Best Overall in the Middle East’ at the 2020 APEX Regional Passenger Choice Awards
The multi award-winning airline was awarded the prestigious title of ‘Best Overall in the Middle East’ at the 2020 APEX Regional Passenger Choice Awards on 13 November Qatar Airways was also recently named a ‘2020 Five Star Global Airline’ at the 2020 APEX Global Passenger Choice Awards, where it scooped three awards for ‘Best Seat… Read the full press release
Club Wyndham teamed up with Richard Petty to provide the ultimate road trip ride — the Club Wyndham 2019 Chevrolet Camaro SS
Richard Petty’s Roadtrip Sweepstakes, in Partnership with Club Wyndham, features chance to win car valued at $70,000 and signed by NASCAR legend Richard Petty, additional vacation prizes ORLANDO, Fla., 2019-Nov-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Club Wyndham®, the nation’s largest vacation club, wants you to hit the road next summer and has teamed up with Richard… Read the full press release
Silversea congratulates Steve McCurry for being inducted into the International Photography Hall of Fame
Miami, FL, 2019-Nov-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Silversea collaborator and world-renowned photographer, Steve McCurry was inducted into the prestigious International Photography Hall of Fame on November 1, 2019. Presented at an awards ceremony in St. Louis, Missouri, the accolade is among the most momentous milestones reachable by a photographer and commends a lifetime of achievement… Read the full press release
Dusit Thani Maldives wins five awards at the Haute Grandeur Global Awards 2019 and World Luxury Hotel Awards 2019
Male, Maldives, 2019-Nov-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Dusit Thani Maldives, a luxury Thai-inspired resort on Mudhdhoo Island in Baa Atoll, was recently named the winner of four prestigious categories of the Haute Grandeur Global Awards 2019, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, followed swiftly by a regional win in the World Luxury Hotel Awards, held in… Read the full press release
Maldives kicks off roadshows targeting the Nordic region
Male, Maldives, 2019-Nov-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Maldives will be hosting roadshows targeting the Nordic region from 12th – 15th November 2019. Covering four cities, the roadshow will kick off in Copenhagen, Denmark today, and move to Oslo, Norway on 13th November, followed by Stockholm, Sweden on 14th November, finally concluding in Helsinki, Finland on… Read the full press release
Mandarin Oriental, Milan launches the ultimate luxury accommodation package for jewellery lovers
Hong Kong, China, 2019-Nov-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Milan has launched the ultimate luxury accommodation package for jewellery lovers this festive season. Guests wishing to immerse themselves in the hotel’s five-star comforts, an extraordinary exhibition by elite jewellers Van Cleef & Arpels and everything else Italy’s fashion capital has to offer can book A… Read the full press release
ERA hosts Sustainable Connectivity session at the European Parliament
ERA hosts Sustainable Connectivity session with MEPs Andor Deli, TRAN Committee and Edina Tóth, ENVI Committee, at the European Parliament in Brussels on the 12 November. MEPs from a range of committees together with the aviation community gathered to discuss the industry’s continued commitment to sustainable air connectivity. Surrey, UK, 2019-Nov-13 — /Travel PR News/… Read the full press release
Emirates Official Store announces new range of gifts to make Christmas extra special
DUBAI, UAE, 2019-Nov-12 — /Travel PR News/ — With less than 50 days to go before Christmas, Emirates Official Store is making Christmas extra special this year with a new range of seasonal gifts for the family, as well as aviation inspired limited edition items. Festive family looks The beloved Christmas jumper is back once again… Read the full press release
Emirates Skywards launches Skywards Exclusives
DUBAI, UAE, 2019-Nov-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates Skywards has launched Skywards Exclusives, a unique airline loyalty initiative that offers curated and carefully crafted experiences from Emirates’ expansive sponsorships portfolio. World-class sporting events, performances, concerts, VIP hospitality and thrilling, money-can’t-buy experiences globally are now just Skywards Miles away for its 25+ million members. Why watch… Read the full press release
Emirates partners with Amway on its first ever Asia Pacific Leadership Seminar taking place in Dubai
The airline has partnered with Amway to connect participants from nine countries to Dubai for the direct seller’s first ever Asia Pacific Leadership Seminar The highly anticipated conference reinforces Dubai’s position as a leading MICE destination Dubai, UAE, 2019-Nov-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has partnered with Amway, the world’s… Read the full press release
Boeing announces a $10.4 million charitable grants to support veterans nonprofit organizations worldwide
Company exceeds three-year, $25 million veterans grants target by $2.4 million Funds will support recovery and rehabilitation programs and workforce transition services CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Nov-12 — /Travel PR News/ — In observance of Veterans Day in the United States and Remembrance Day in Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom, Boeing [NYSE: BA] today (Nov. 11, 2019) announced a $10.4 million charitable grants package to… Read the full press release
Boeing participates at the 2019 Dubai Airshow
Interactive exhibit highlights how Boeing and partners are building the future together Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on flying display; Etihad 787-9, Emirates 777-300ER and Boeing PAV on static display Defense static displays include F-15, KC-46, H-47 and V-22 CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Nov-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing (NYSE: BA) will showcase its broad portfolio of commercial and defense… Read the full press release
IATA called on African Aviation to prioritize Safety, Cost-competitiveness, Opening the continent to travel and trade, and Gender diversity
Mauritius, 2019-Nov-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on governments and industry in Africa to focus on four priorities to allow aviation to drive economic and social development on the continent, enrich people’s lives and enable the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG’s). The four priorities are: Safety Cost-competitiveness… Read the full press release
British Airways Executive Club Members could earn more Avios when shoping on Avios eStore
LONDON, UK, 2019-Nov-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Christmas has come early for British Airways Executive Club Members, they could earn double or even triple Avios if they shop at selected retailers on Avios eStore. From today (November 11, 2019) until 22 December 2019, British Airways Executive Club Members will have the opportunity to collect even more Avios when they simply… Read the full press release
British Airways creates a heroes’ send-off to a group of World War Two veterans
LONDON, UK, 2019-Nov-12 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways pulled out all the stops to create a heroes’ send-off as soon as it heard a group of World War Two veterans were travelling to the Netherlands for the 75th anniversary of Operation Market Garden. The group returned to the Netherlands to retrace their personal journeys… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways is the Official Airline Partner of the PSA World Squash Championship Qatar 2019
Doha to host world’s top squash players from 8-15 November Qatar Airways is the Official Airline Partner of the tournament DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Nov-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is proud to be the Official Airline Partner of the PSA World Squash Championship Qatar 2019, taking place from 8 to 15 November at the… Read the full press release
Choice Hotels and Operation Homefront launch second year of their partnership with the debut of the “Choice Salutes” campaign
Continued partnership honored by sending military families home for the holidays GAITHERSBURG, Md., 2019-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Operation Homefront, a national nonprofit whose mission is to build strong, stable, and secure military families, and Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) one of the world’s largest hotel franchisors, launched the second year of their partnership with the… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines to Create Exclusive Series with Leon Logothetis for World Kindness Day
DALLAS, TEXAS, 2019-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV), in partnership with Leon Logothetis, known as The Kindness Guy, shares a content series created exclusively for the airline that underscores Southwest’s core values of kindness, civility, and following The Golden Rule. This five-part series follows Leon as he travels with Southwest to cities across the… Read the full press release
The Cuddle Club brings therapeutic pooches to London City Airport
LONDON, UK, 2019-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — London City Airport’s Departures Lounge welcomed four-legged visitors today (6th November 2019), in a special trial event to coincide with National Stress Awareness Day. A group of therapy dogs from The Cuddle Club, which specialises in workplace wellbeing, came airside with their handlers to provide an instant ‘paw-sitive’ mood… Read the full press release
Silversea marks its 25th anniversary with the launch of the Lefebvre family book
New York, NY, 2019-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — In the year of Silversea’s 25th anniversary, the cruise line has launched the Lefebvre family book—Sailing through History: A Family Dynasty—which chronicles Silversea’s distinguished heritage, as part of the illustrious history of its founding family. Unveiled at a dedicated event aboard Silver Wind in New York on November 6,… Read the full press release
Port of New York and New Jersey to host job fair on Friday, November 8
New York City, New York, United States, 2019-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — A transportation, logistics and distribution job fair, sponsored by the Port of New York and New Jersey’s Council on Port Performance, will be held on Friday, November 8. The fair will provide job seekers living in and around the New York and New… Read the full press release
World Travel Awards teams up with Oman Airports to host its Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2019 at the Royal Opera House Muscat
London, UK, 2019-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — World Travel Awards (WTA) has partnered with Oman Airports to host its highly-anticipated Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2019 on 28th November at the Royal Opera House Muscat. Leading figureheads and decision-makers of the global travel industry will attend the red-carpet gala reception in the beautiful Sultanate of Oman. Dramatically wedged between… Read the full press release
Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas spreads festive cheer around the globe this holiday season
Doha, Qatar, 2019-Nov-07 — /Travel PR News/ — This festive season Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas is spreading seasonal cheer all around the globe. Making travellers’ Santa wish list come true in incredible destinations, from colourful Sri Lankan escapes and legendary Arabian sands, to private islands in the Indian Ocean and Asia’s cultural gems, this holiday… Read the full press release
Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events Announces 2020 dates of its marquee festivals, events and exhibitions
2020 initiatives highlight the “Year of Chicago Music,” Chicago’s Music Legacy and thousands of public programs in downtown Chicago and across the city’s neighborhoods Chicago, IL, 2019-Nov-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) is pleased to announce the 2020 dates of its marquee festivals, events and exhibitions… Read the full press release
Massport honors veterans at Worcester Regional Airport
JetBlue, American, and Delta Providing Roundtrip Tickets for Veterans WORCESTER, ENGLAND, 2019-Nov-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (November 05, 2019), the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) joined local, state, and federal elected officials in a ceremony to honor veterans at Worcester Regional Airport (ORH). The event, which also marks the 750,000th passenger milestone, highlighted a special donation… Read the full press release