Singapore, 2023-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines (SIA) will ramp up services to destinations across its network during the Northern Summer 2024 operating season (31 March 2024 to 26 October 2024), supporting the strong demand for air travel to its key markets. This includes restoring Airbus A380 services between Singapore and Frankfurt, deploying… Read the full news article
New restaurant with three food styles opening by year’s end to replace former buffet BUFFALO, NY, 2023-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Hamburg Gaming, located at the Erie County Fairgrounds, announced a new restaurant at the gaming facility to open by year’s end. The restaurant, which will replace the former Midway Buffet dining area, will… Read the full news article
Experiential program lets travelers enjoy iconic performances through the years SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2023-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced return of its “SFO Celebrates” experiential series honoring the rich history of live music performances in Golden Gate Park with a photo essay, live performances and a memory wall in… Read the full news article
Kansas City, MO, 2023-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Kansas City Aviation Department is teaming up with several airport partners for the Kansas City International Airport Hiring Fair. It will be held Tuesday, August 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the new airport terminal. Employers will be on hand to interview and hire… Read the full news article
INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 2023-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Indianapolis International Airport (IND) has once again made the list of Travel + Leisure’s top airports, with thousands of readers ranking it as a top favorite domestic airport in the magazine’s 2023 World’s Best Awards. Travel + Leisure readers’ pick their Top 10 Favorite Domestic Airports… Read the full news article
Dublin, Ireland, 2023-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Aer Lingus has announced that it has been granted the International Air Transport Association (IATA) “Airline Retailing Maturity” status as an airline, under the ARM index Program. This status recognises that Aer Lingus has a shared goal of modern retailing with our travel agency partners. This is a… Read the full news article
Geneva, Switzerland, 2023-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the post-COVID recovery momentum continued in June for passenger markets. Total traffic in June 2023 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 31.0% compared to June 2022. Globally, traffic is now at 94.2% of pre-COVID levels. For the first… Read the full news article
Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2023-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet has marked a significant milestone at Belfast City Airport, warmly welcoming its 500,000th passenger since it launched operations in July 2021. To celebrate the momentous occasion, Rock Choir was invited to perform in the terminal while the 500,000th passenger, Abby Wood, who arrived on a… Read the full news article
Lounge access for more SkyTeam customers, whatever their class of travel AMSTERDAM/SANTIAGO de CHILE, 2023-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — SkyTeam’s branded Lounge at Santiago International Airport is now open to Priority Pass members traveling on flights operated or marketed by SkyTeam member airlines, including codeshare services with airline partners such as LATAM, regardless of cabin class… Read the full news article
easyJet’s Summer Flight School will offer free Pilot and Cabin Crew training experiences for kids ages 7 – 12 this summer holiday to inspire more kids to get into aviation The initiative is part of the airline’s work to drive greater diversity in the industry by challenging outdated gendered stereotypes of jobs like pilots and… Read the full news article
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2023-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines Group, the fastest-growing global airline brand and the continent’s largest airline brand, has recognized travel agencies in an event held at Skylight Hotel on August 6, 2023. Ethiopian has rewarded the top three travel agencies in eight different categories based on their performance from… Read the full news article
London, UK, 2023-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The first half of 2023 has been a successful start to the year for Bristol Airport’s Local Community Fund with over £170,000 granted to support local community projects. In total, 51 individual projects have benefited from the Fund with grants ranging from £500 to £15,000 so far… Read the full news article
London, UK, 2023-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Visit West, the Local Visitor Economy Partnership for the region has revealed a brand-new piece of artwork at Bristol Airport to greet arriving passengers. The 136 ft mural weaving its way along the arrival corridor has been produced in partnership with the airport, Eye Airports and Visit… Read the full news article
Zurich, Switzerland, 2023-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — For its first destination in Africa, IndiGo has picked Swissport Kenya for airport ground services at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). The agreement with India’s largest airline covers complete ramp handling and passenger services including ticketing, check-in, passenger mobility, and aviation security. At Jomo Kenyatta International Airport… Read the full news article
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 2023-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Jordanian Airlines has selected Swissport to provide airport ground services at four airports across Saudi Arabia: King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED), King Fahd International Airport (DMM), Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED), and King Khalid International Airport (RUH). The contract, signed with Swissport Saudi… Read the full news article
Africa, 2023-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — UNWTO has recognized the most influential innovators reshaping tourism in the Kingdom of Morocco. The finalists of the first Moroccan Tourism Startup Competition showcase the power of the sector for driving post-pandemic recovery, protecting cultural and natural heritage and providing opportunities for both rural and urban communities. After… Read the full news article
Houston creative Edgar Medina was painting inside the 5-Star airport when he witnessed a passenger fall onto a moving sidewalk. HOUSTON, TX, 2023-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Houston Airports is recognizing local artist Edgar Medina for his quick actions in helping a passenger at William P. Hobby Airport. At the time of the incident,… Read the full news article
DALLAS, TX, 2023-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — This year marks the 25th anniversary of Adopt-A-Pilot®, a signature Southwest Airlines® program that has inspired more than half a million fifth graders through science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)-centered activities, connecting Southwest® Pilots with classrooms to engage students in aviation-related lessons. August is Aviation Month, and we’re continuing… Read the full news article
DOHA, 2023-Aug-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Centara West Bay Hotel & Residences Doha proudly demonstrates its unwavering commitment to the betterment of society by partnering with Qatar Blood National Donation Center, a division of Hamad Medical Corporation, for a one-day Blood Donation Drive on 06 August 2023, from 10:00 to 17:00hrs. This initiative exemplifies… Read the full news article
LONDON, UK 2023-Aug-7 — /Travel PR News/ — The State of Washington Tourism (SWT) and Port of Seattle has appointed London-based integrated communications agency, Black Diamond, to manage their PR, consumer and travel trade activity in the UK & Ireland. Located in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, Washington State offers varied experiences across its… Read the full news article
Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia, 2023-Aug-7 — /Travel PR News/ — The Independence Day of Indonesia, or in Indonesian known as HUT RI, the Hari Ulang Tahun Republik Indonesia abbreviation is a national holiday in Indonesia. The peak of the commemoration is on the 17th of August. The flag ceremony is held throughout the country including… Read the full news article
NEW YORK, NEW YORK, 2023-Aug-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels and Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand representing more than 650 hotels, resorts, and residences across 80 countries, is pleased to announce the addition of 14 new member properties, which includes more than five openings, to its global portfolio between April 1… Read the full news article
Our challenge in flights to New York this year towards a sustainable future Tokyo, Japan, 2023-Aug-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The JAL Group is pleased to announce another challenge towards a sustainable future, “Sustainable Challenge Flights” on the JL6 flights from Tokyo (Haneda) to New York, from September 14th to 20th, under the slogan… Read the full news article
Bangkok, Thailand, 2023-Aug-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Minor Hotels, one of the world’s largest hotel owners and operators, has secured more than 270 awards at the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice 2023 awards, including 19 prestigious ‘Best of the Best’ accolades that recognise the top 1% of listings on the site. The annual Travellers’ Choice Awards… Read the full news article
MIRAMAR, Fla., 2023-Aug-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines, Inc. (“Spirit” or the “Company”) (NYSE: SAVE) reported second quarter 2023 financial results. “Unit revenue for the second quarter 2023 was strong and well above pre-Covid historical averages,” said Ted Christie, Spirit’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “However, demand for the peak summer travel period… Read the full news article
NORWALK, CT, 2023-Aug-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG) (the “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) reported its second quarter 2023 financial results: • Gross travel bookings, which refers to the total dollar value, generally inclusive of taxes and fees, of all travel services booked by our customers, net of cancellations, were… Read the full news article
Riga in Latvia and Belgrade in Serbia are among the latest additions to British Airways’ short-haul route network Milan Linate re-joins London City’s network while San Sebastian is extended into the winter Heathrow operations to Ljubljana and Istanbul’s Sabiha Gökçen Airport have also been extended into the winter to become year-round destinations London, UK, 2023-Aug-05… Read the full news article
Spring Breaking News: Southwest Airlines to Offer More Seasonal Nonstop Service for Spring Break Travel Flight schedule extended through April 8, 2024 Nonstop international service added on Saturdays between Baltimore and Belize; and between St. Louis and Cabo San Lucas/Los Cabos, Mexico New route links Austin and San Juan, Puerto Rico DALLAS, TX, 2023-Aug-05 —… Read the full news article
The CEIV quality-assurance adds to Cathay Cargo’s existing, industry-leading mitigations for lithium-ion battery shipments Hong Kong, China, 2023-Aug-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Cargo and the Cathay Cargo Terminal have received the IATA Center of Excellence for Independent Validators Lithium Batteries (CEIV Li-batt) certification. With this new accreditation, both Cathay Cargo and the Cathay… Read the full news article
Auckland, New Zealand, 2023-Aug-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport has shared a first look at some of the tenants who will be settling in at the $200-million-plus premium outlet shopping centre, Mānawa Bay, as construction continues to ramp up. The centre is attracting a wide range of sought-after brands that include Kate Spade,… Read the full news article