Iga Swiatek wins the Qatar TotalEnergies Open tournament in Doha

The highly competitive championship featured eight of the world’s top 10 players The first WTA 1000 tournament of the 2022 season was held between 20-26 February at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Mar-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways and Qatar Duty Free (QDF), the Official Airline and Official Retail… Read the full news article

RITA SIMÕES JOINS SAVOY SIGNATURE AS NEW DEPUTY HEAD OF SALES

Savoy Signature Announces New Deputy Head of Sales Savoy Signature is pleased to announce the reinforcement of the team with the integration of Rita Simões, who will assume the duties of Deputy Head of Sales. She will be responsible for supervising the activity of the Savoy Signature Sales team. With an academic and professional background… Read the full news article

Spirit Airlines receives FAA’s “Aviation Maintenance Technician Diamond Award of Excellence”

MIRAMAR, Fla., 2022-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is honored to receive the Federal Aviation Administration’s “Aviation Maintenance Technician Diamond Award of Excellence” for the fourth consecutive year. The award is the highest distinction given by the administration for aviation companies that ensure 100 percent of their maintenance technicians complete additional FAA-developed safety training… Read the full news article

George Best Belfast City Airport welcomes four young firefighter apprentices

Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2022-Feb-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The sky’s the limit for four young men from Northern Ireland as they land dream roles at George Best Belfast City Airport as firefighting apprentices. Conor Finch, Damien Wisdom, Jack Leathem, and Cole McClelland fought off stiff competition from over 200 applicants to secure their positions… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways congratulates Roberto Bautista Agut for his impressive victory at the Qatar Exxonmobil Open 2022

Bautista Agut defeated Basilashvili in the men’s annual championship final at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex The ATP 250 tournament featured top players including Andy Murray, Nikoloz Basilashvili and Denis Shapovalov DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Feb-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, the Official Airline Sponsor, and Qatar Duty Free (QDF), the Official Retail Sponsor… Read the full news article

British Airways provides insight into what’s happening behind the scenes at British Airways with the launch of its brand new podcast

British Airways new ‘The Check In’ podcast is created by colleagues, providing an insight into what’s happening behind the scenes at British Airways Episodes are hosted by four of the airline’s people with guests from different areas of the business Episode one is available to download now, with a focus on the airline’s BA Better… Read the full news article

British Airways partners with Hidden Disabilities Sunflower to become the first UK airline to recognise the Sunflower

British Airways has partnered with Hidden Disabilities Sunflower to become the first UK airline to formally recognise the Sunflower Satisfaction among customers with accessibility needs has more than doubled following the airline’s investment in recent years in a number of initiatives, including a specialist customer care team for travellers who require additional assistance Increasing the… Read the full news article

Award winning bartenders from Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts in the Asia Pacific region team up to present a curated menu of special cocktails

Poured by Four Seasons sees award winning bartenders from Four Seasons hotels in Singapore, Tokyo, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Seoul and Hong Kong present a curated menu of special cocktails from February 17 to March 3 at BKK Social Club Bangkok, Thailand, 2022-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Bartenders from Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts in the… Read the full news article

Rosewood Hotel Group announces two new executive appointments

The Ultra-Luxury Group Appoints New Executive Vice President of Global Product and Concept Development and Vice President of Global Employee Experience and Talent HONG KONG, 2022-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Hotel Group, a leading global hospitality company comprised of five inspiring brands – Rosewood Hotels & Resorts®, New World Hotels & Resorts®, KHOS™, Asaya… Read the full news article

UNWTO welcomed tourism leaders’ commitment to place sustainability and inclusivity at the heart of the sector’s restart and recovery

Americas, 2022-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — UNWTO has welcomed a pledge made by tourism leaders at the Adventure Next Latin America summit to realign the sector along a path of greater resilience and sustainability. The tourism trade event welcomed the Ministers of Tourism of Panama, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala and Honduras, alongside high/level representatives of the governments of both Brazil and… Read the full news article

Patricia Bedient to replace Brad Tilden as chair of Alaska Air Group’s Board of Directors

Part of the airline’s long-planned leadership succession SEATTLE, WA, 2022-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Air Group’s (AAG) Board of Directors announced today (Feb. 11, 2022) that Lead Independent Director Patricia Bedient will replace Brad Tilden as chair of the company’s Board of Directors, effective May 5, 2022. Ms. Bedient will serve as independent non-executive chair, while Mr…. Read the full news article

Executive changes at Allegiant Travel Company

Maurice J. Gallagher, Jr. to assume Executive Chairman role; John Redmond to add Chief Executive Officer title LAS VEGAS, NV, 2022-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) announced today (Feb. 7, 2022) that Maurice J. Gallagher, Jr., Allegiant chairman and chief executive officer, will assume the role of executive chairman of… Read the full news article

Seasonal positions available at Zoo Atlanta’s Virtual Job Fair to take place on February 15, 2022

Atlanta GA, 2022-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Dependable, enthusiastic, and outgoing job seekers are invited to apply for seasonal positions at an upcoming Virtual Job Fair at Zoo Atlanta to take place Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Participants must pre-apply online in advance to receive an interview. Available positions include Guest Service Agents; Rides Attendants; Member Services Associates;… Read the full news article

OurAfrica.Travel trade show returns in March 2022

LONDON, 2022-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The travel trade collectively sighed in relief when red lists and restrictions started to be removed – but the reality is that many of us, especially in places like Africa, the Indian Ocean Islands and the Middle East – are still navigating our way out of the shrapnel of… Read the full news article

UNWTO announces launch of the first Global Youth Tourism Summit

The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Zurab Pololikashvili has joined the Minister of Tourism of Italy Massimo Garavaglia to officially launch the first Global Youth Tourism Summit Sorrento, Italy, 2022-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Set to take place in Sorrento, Italy from 27 June to 3 July, the Summit will bring children… Read the full news article

Six extraordinary chefs to put on an incredible cooking show in the kitchen of Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko

Bansko, Bulgaria, 2022-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko will surprise gourmet lovers with a unique-for-Bulgaria event at the exquisite Come Prima Restaurant on 18 and 19 March 2022. Six legendary chefs with a total of eight Michelin stars will show their passion and put on an incredible cooking show in… Read the full news article

The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority announces the appointment of James Sly as Board Member

Sly Replaces Robert Lloyd, Whose Three-Year Term Ended January 31, 2022 SAN DIEGO, CA, 2022-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority (Airport Authority) welcomes James Sly, President & CEO of East County Economic Development Council (ECEDC) as the newest Airport Authority Board Member effective today. Sly was appointed by… Read the full news article

Three special Air Canada charter flights to transport Team Canada to the Beijing 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games

MONTREAL, CANADA, 2022-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada’s flight AC2201 today (Jan. 26, 2022) from Vancouver to Beijing marks the first of three special charter flights transporting Team Canada to the Beijing 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. The airline also named its Team Air Canada athlete ambassadors and outlined its comprehensive program in support of Team Canada’s… Read the full news article

Finnair announces the proposals made by its Shareholders’ Nomination Board for its AGM on 24 March 2022

Vantaa, Finland, 2022-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Number of members of the Board of Directors  The Shareholders’ Nomination Board proposes to the AGM 2022 to be held on 24 March 2022 that the number of members of the Board of Directors would be confirmed as eight. Composition of the Board of Directors  The current members of Finnair’s Board of Directors are Tiina Alahuhta-Kasko,… Read the full news article

easyJet announces plans to here 1000 new pilots with an ad campaign focused on challenging gendered stereotypes

New ad campaign is designed to attract more diverse candidates and challenge stereotypes about becoming an airline pilot easyJet is re-launching its ‘Generation easyJet Pilot Training’ programme for the first time in two years since the start the Covid-19 pandemic A parent, former gymnast and DJ, who are also real life easyJet pilots, are the… Read the full news article

Swissport to open 180 new jobs for its operations at Cologne Bonn Airport as part of Eurowings contract

Zurich, Switzerland, 2022-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport in Germany has won a major contract from Eurowings at the airline’s home base at Cologne Bonn Airport. The cooperation covers passenger services and aircraft turnaround coordination and will start this summer. For the new contract, Swissport will hire approximately 180 new employees. The new contract… Read the full news article

The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk promotes Jessica Alfaro to Assistant General Manager/Director of Operations and Karley Pope to Director of Marketing and Sales

Santa Cruz, CA, 2022-Jan-31 — /Travel PR News/ — The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk announced today (January 24, 2022) the promotion of two key leaders within their organization. Jessica Alfaro has been promoted to Assistant General Manager/Director of Operations and Karley Pope has been promoted to Director of Marketing and Sales. Jessica and Karley both… Read the full news article

New General Manager Announced at Hilton Molino Stucky Venice, Italy

Venice, Italy, 2022-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Massimiliano Perversi has been announced as the new general manager of Hilton Molino Stucky Venice. Located on the island of Giudecca, the 379-room Hilton property opened in 2007 following the careful restoration of a former 19th century flourmill factory. Perversi will lead the team in all aspects… Read the full news article

CWT announces leadership team for its global customer team

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2022-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — CWT, the Business-to-Business-for-Employees (B2B4E) travel management platform today (January 27, 2022) announces the strategic aims and leadership team for its global customer team, under the newly appointed leadership of Nick Vournakis, EVP and Chief Customer Officer. With overall responsibility for delivering CWT’s B2B4E experience to its business… Read the full news article

Bombardier strengthens its Sales Team

Montréal, Canada, 2022-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ —Bombardier today (January 24, 2022) announced strategic changes to its international sales leadership team. The changes, which take effect immediately, are designed to further optimize Bombardier’s worldwide sales experience and capitalize on robust demand for its market-leading, smooth-flying business jets. Following his decision to leave the company to… Read the full news article

European Regions Airline Association announces results of its board elections

LONDON, UK, 2022-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The results were announced to members at the ERA Annual General Meeting, held on 25 November during the ERA Membership Conference 2021 in London. Two new airlines have joined the ERA Board following this year’s election. Officially announced at the ERA Membership Conference yesterday during the AGM,… Read the full news article

The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel reopens Café Carlyle on March 1, 2022

The iconic cabaret club is set to reopen on March 1 and the new spring season will feature the highly anticipated return of audience favorites Isaac Mizrahi, Hamilton Leithauser, Mario Cantone, John Pizzarelli and Steve Tyrell New York, NY, 2022-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel is excited to announce the… Read the full news article

UNWTO, IE University and the Government of the Dominican Republic announce 300 tourism education scholarships

Madrid, Spain, 2022-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — UNWTO and IE University continue to build on their shared commitment to nurturing tourism talent and promoting accessible education with the announcement of new scholarships to the UNWTO Online Academy. In line with the Organization’s focus on expanding access to training and skills development, and in close… Read the full news article

Manchester Airport Group to host CAPA Airline Leader Summit – Airlines in Transition on 7/8-Apr-2022

Manchester, UK, 2022-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — CAPA – Centre for Aviation (CAPA), the world’s most trusted source of market intelligence for the aviation and travel industry and part of the Aviation Week Network, has announced that it will resume its cornerstone CAPA Airline Leader Summit – Airlines in Transition with the event bookmarked for 7/8-Apr-2022 in Manchester,… Read the full news article

More than 1,000 jobs available across Manchester Airports Group airports

More than 550 roles on offer at the UK’s global gateway in the North Virtual job fair to take place on 25th January  Roles range from security officers, customer services to hospitality positions Excellent benefits include discounted public transport, free parking, retail offers, pension scheme plus many more Plus, more than 1,000 further roles are… Read the full news article