Pacific Asia Travel Association held successful PATA Human Capacity Building Programme in the Maldives

MALE, Maldives, 2018-Nov-26 — /Travel PR News/ — In response to the success of the first PATA Human Capacity Building Programme in the Maldives on July 12-17, 2017, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) organized the second PATA Human Capacity Building Programme with the theme ‘Growth Hacking: How to Scale Your Business Exponentially’ on November 22, 2018 … Read the full press release

Emirates Palace announces unique ways to celebrate National Day

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2018-Nov-23 — /Travel PR News/ —As the preeminent hotel in the region, every year Emirates Palace finds unique ways to celebrate National Day with its guests and the community. This National Day Emirates Palace will be donned in the red, white, green and black colours of the UAE flag and our national… Read the full press release

Eastin Residences Vadodara presents “Awadhi Food Festival” at The Glass House – 24 Hour Multi Cuisine Restaurant

Vadodara, India, 2018-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Eastin Residences Vadodara presents “Awadhi Food Festival” at The Glass House – 24 Hour Multi Cuisine Restaurant. Vadodara, November 2018: Eastin Residences Vadodara – A Premium Boutique Serviced Residences in Alkapuri is all set to treat you, your friends and family to timeless flavours of Historic Nawabi Cuisines starting… Read the full press release

Indianapolis International Airport’s fall/winter art exhibition to feature the work of three talented Hoosier artists

Hoosier artists’ work in wood, paint, fabric take the spotlight INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 2018-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is showcasing the work of three talented Hoosier artists this fall and winter, spotlighting their artistic visions as expressed in wood, paint and fabric. The exhibition will be on display at the Indy… Read the full press release

Climate change, Future mobility, overtourism and changing customer demands are the highlights at ITB Berlin Convention, 6-9 March 2019

Climate change, innovative forms of transportation, overtourism and changing customer demands are the key topics at the Leading Travel Industry Think Tank– New: Convention to be held at the CityCube, plus Deep Dive sessions – Admission to the ITB Berlin Convention from 6 to 9 March 2019 is free for exhibitors, trade visitors and the… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways, FC Bayern München AG and Adidas announce the sixth edition of the FC Bayern Youth Cup India 2018-19

Award-winning airline to send ‘Team India’ to compete in the FC Bayern World Finals in Munich in May 2019 DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, in association with German football club giant FC Bayern München AG and Adidas, are proud to announce the sixth edition of the FC Bayern Youth Cup… Read the full press release

Alaska Air Group will hold an investor day on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018 in New York City

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2018-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE: ALK), the parent company of Alaska Airlines Inc. and Horizon Air Industries Inc., will hold an investor day on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018 in New York City. Remarks by company management will begin at approximately 11:30 a.m. Eastern time/8:30 a.m. Pacific time. Interested parties may listen… Read the full press release

W Records to feature Matador recording artist, Perfume Genius to benefit LGBTQ immigrant rights organization, Immigration Equality

New Exclusive Cover and Music Video, “Not For Me” Drops Today as W Records Partners with Matador Recording Artist, Perfume Genius NEW YORK, NY, 2018-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — W Hotels Worldwide announced last week that the second phase of their newest music initiative, W Records, would feature Matador recording artist, Perfume Genius. Now track… Read the full press release

JW Marriott Nashville celebrated its official grand opening by hosting the 52nd Annual Country Music Association (CMA) Awards

NASHVILLE, TN, 2018-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — JW Marriott Nashville celebrated its official grand opening with a special two-day celebration from November 13th through 15th. Marriott Moments winners, Universal Music Group Nashville (UMGN) artists, Developers, VIPs, and media were invited to the hotel’s featured events and immersive programming around the 52nd Annual Country Music Association (CMA)… Read the full press release

Abu Dhabi Airports to host ‘Spartan Kids Race’ on November 23, 2018

Sponsors line-up to include Ejadah as Gold Sponsor and DFS as Silver Sponsor Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2018-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Abu Dhabi Airports, in collaboration with Spartan Arabia and Abu Dhabi Sports Council, is hosting the ‘XDubai Spartan Kids Race’. Being the first standalone Kids Race of its kind to be held… Read the full press release

Virgin Trains: more shoppers are taking advantage of reduced day return fares from England to enjoy Glasgow’s Christmas attractions

Thousands of visitors taking advantage of Virgin Trains’ reduced fares from England Visitor numbers to Glasgow surge over festive period The best shopping experience in the UK outside of London is just a short train ride away LONDON, UK, 2018-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — THOUSANDS more shoppers are crossing the border with Virgin Trains… Read the full press release

Macao delegation attends the 3rd Global Mazu Culture Forum on Meizhou Island

Macao, China, 2018-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chief of Office of the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao Special Administrative Region Government, Ip Peng Kin, together with the delegation from Macao, attended the 3rd Global Mazu Culture Forum (“the Forum”) and the 20th China – Meizhou Mazu Cultural Tourism Festival on… Read the full press release

Jack London Square kicks off the holiday season with Black Santa’s U Wish Workshop pop-up store at the Oakland waterfront

Family activities, Santa photo ops and workshops Nov. 23 through Dec. 24 Oakland, Calif., 2018-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Jack London Square kicks off the holiday season with Black Santa’s U Wish Workshop, a new pop-up store at the Oakland waterfront from November 23 through December 24. The Winter Wonderland will feature free, kid-friendly, activities: Black… Read the full press release

Delaware North to provide a free meal to active-duty members of the military on Thanksgiving Day

Buffalo, New York, 2018-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — To show appreciation for their service in protecting America, Delaware North has announced plans to provide a free meal to active-duty members of the military on Thanksgiving Day. On Thanksgiving Day, active-duty military members can show their military ID and receive one free entrée item and… Read the full press release

Kansas City International Airport gears up for the annual Thanksgiving holiday travel rush

Nearly 430,000 Passengers Expected Kansas City, MO, 2018-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Workers at Kansas City International Airport are gearing up for the annual Thanksgiving holiday travel rush that could reach 430,000 travelers, and more meeters, greeters and well-wishers than routine days. Airport officials suggest that travelers are prepared and arrive early. To keep… Read the full press release

Gatwick Airport’s holds biggest ever Accessibility Day

For the first time tours go ‘airside’ so families can experience the interior of an aircraft, provided by EasyJet and Virgin Atlantic’s private V-Lounge Families also tour Gatwick’s UK-first sensory room which is designed to calm passengers who may feel overwhelmed in busy and unfamiliar airport surroundings.  2000 staff from across the airport also become Dementia… Read the full press release

Chicago Department of Aviation expects more than 2 million passengers this Thanksgiving holiday travel week

CHICAGO, IL, 2018-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) today (11/19/2018) announced that O’Hare and Midway International Airports are expected to be among the busiest airports in the nation for Thanksgiving holiday travel this year, with more than 2 million passengers expected over the next seven days. Passenger volume is projected… Read the full press release

Abu Dhabi Airports inaugurated the multi-faith prayer room in Terminal 3 at Abu Dhabi International Airport

The new facility is located in Terminal 3 and comes as part of Abu Dhabi Airports’ Year of Zayed activities Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2018-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Abu Dhabi Airports inaugurated the multi-faith prayer room in Terminal 3 at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH). The opening this new facility reflects on Abu… Read the full press release

Abu Dhabi International Airport welcomed passengers from Sultanate of Oman with flags and sweets to mark Oman National Day

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2018-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Abu Dhabi Airports yesterday celebrated Oman National Day at Abu Dhabi International Airport, welcoming passengers from neighboring Sultanate of Oman with flags and sweets being handed out across arrival and departure terminals. Abu Dhabi Airports yesterday celebrated Oman National Day at Abu Dhabi International Airport,… Read the full press release

Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows’s Welcome to Winter party returns with a day of fashion, entertainment and fun on Saturday, Nov. 24

The Village at Squaw Valley® Hosts Annual Welcome to Winter Party, Featuring a Shop Small Event, Discounts for Ikon Pass Holders and a Can’t-Miss Winter Fashion Show The Plumpjack Sport Fashion Show returns with MC Jonny Moseley Small Business Saturday brings Tahoe swag and free gift wrapping to the Village Olympic Valley, Calif., 2018-Nov-20 —… Read the full press release

Ryanair launches its ‘Cyber Week’ sale offering customers 8 consecutive days of fantastic sales

DUBLIN, Ireland, 2018-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (19 Nov) launched its ‘Cyber Week’ sale, a week early, offering customers 8 consecutive days of fantastic sales on the Ryanair.com website and app. Day one starts with a massive Summer Sale, with up to £30 off return flights across its European network, for… Read the full press release

Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park marks the completion of its $50 million-dollar transformation with week long celebrations

Sydney, Australia, 2018-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Sheraton Hotels and Resorts, part of Marriott International today (11/16/2018) will kick off a week of celebrations at the Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park as it marks the completion of its $50 million-dollar transformation by owners Sunshine Insurance. With the refurbishment, the iconic Sydney hotel, previously known… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC to hold its 19th annual “Thanksgiving on the Mayflower” feast for the city’s public servants on November 22, 2018

Hotel staff volunteers serve up 500 meals to the city’s public servants on Thanksgiving Day Washington, DC, U.S.A., 2018-Nov-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The team at Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC proudly announces its 19th annual “Thanksgiving on the Mayflower” feast for the city’s public servants who are working on Thanksgiving Day, November 22, 2018. Washington, DC’s… Read the full press release

Singapore Tourism Board and NATAS announce new and updated initiatives to help travel agents stay relevant and build their capabilities

Singapore, 2018-Nov-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and the National Association of Travel Agents Singapore (NATAS) today (16 November 2018) announced new and updated initiatives to help travel agents stay relevant and build their capabilities. Among the slew of initiatives are a Travel Talent Transformation & Management Programme to improve HR… Read the full press release

Tourism Authority of Thailand announces launch of a special year-end Amazing Thailand Grand Sale promotion with “Passport Privileges”

Bangkok, Thailand, 2018-Nov-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is launching its year-end Amazing Thailand Grand Sale promotion with a unique “Passport Privileges” twist, targeting arrivals from short-haul markets from ASEAN, East Asia and South Asia. H.E. Weerasak Kowsurat, Minister of Tourism and Sports (above photo, speaking), said: “This promotion is… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean celebrates christening of Symphony of the Seas with its first-ever Godfamily, actors Alexa and Carlos PenaVega and son Ocean

Actors Alexa & Carlos PenaVega, with Son Ocean, Host Celebration at the Cruise Line’s New Terminal A MIAMI, FLORIDA, 2018-Nov-19 — /Travel PR News/ — It’s official, Miami’s newest ship has come in. Royal Caribbean International celebrated the homecoming of the world’s largest cruise ship with the naming ceremony of Symphony of the Seas, the 25th ship in the… Read the full press release

UNWTO concludes successful 2nd International Congress on World Civilizations and Historic Routes in Sofia, Bulgaria

Madrid, Spain, 2018-Nov-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Following the first edition held two years ago, the 2nd International Congress on World Civilizations and Historic Routes (15-16 November) concluded today in Sofia, Bulgaria. In the framework of the European Year of Cultural Heritage and the EU-China Tourism Year, the event explored how tourism along historic routes… Read the full press release

Ryanair launches extra Easter flights from London Stansted

DUBLIN, Ireland, 2018-Nov-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No. 1 airline, today (14 Nov) launched extra Easter flights from London Stansted, with over 40 additional return flights to the likes of Italy, France, Spain and Portugal now on sale on the Ryanair.com website. Customers can enjoy even more low fare getaways this Easter, with… Read the full press release

TAT: Krabi awarded the “Global Low-Carbon Ecological Scenic Spot” at the 2018 Global Forum on Human Settlements and Sustainable Cities Awards

Bangkok, Thailand, 2018-Nov-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Krabi was awarded the “Global Low-Carbon Ecological Scenic Spot” at the 2018 Annual Session of Global Forum on Human Settlements and Sustainable Cities and Human Settlements Awards ceremony held on 30-31 October, 2018, at the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) in Bangkok…. Read the full press release

SFO, TSA and United Airlines introduce new Automated Screening Lanes ahead of the busy holiday travel season

Advanced screening system offers enhanced security, more efficiency at checkpoint SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2018-Nov-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) jointly with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and United Airlines today (November 14, 2018) unveiled new state-of-the-art checkpoint technology ahead of the busy holiday travel season.  Located in SFO’s Terminal… Read the full press release