Category Archives: People

Historic Environment Scotland announces exhibition featuring untold stories of people from Scotland’s history

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Historic Environment Scotland announces exhibition of untold stories as part of Scotland’s themed year EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2022-Jan-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has today (Monday 10 January) announced a programme of activity to celebrate the Year of Stories which includes Unforgettable, an exhibition featuring the untold stories of 12 people from… Read the full news article

Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority announces January 2022 lineup

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Katy Perry Debuts New Residency “Katy Perry: PLAY” at Resorts World Theatre LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, 2022-Jan-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Global superstar Katy Perry recently kicked off her headlining Las Vegas residency, Katy Perry: PLAY at the brand-new Resorts World Theatre. The newly opened 5,000-capacity theatre at Resorts World Las Vegas, exclusively programmed and operated by Concerts… Read the full news article

FLORENCE KAGISO WINS ‘THE INNOVATOR’ AWARD AT THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELLER READER AWARDS 2021

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CHOBE GAME LODGE, Botswana, 2021-Dec-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Let the celebrations begin! Desert & Delta’s very first female tour guide, Florence Kagiso, has been awarded the prestigious title of ‘The Innovator’ at the National Geographic Traveller Reader Awards 2021. At this year’s sixth annual Reader Awards, the public was invited to vote for… Read the full news article

British Airways the official travel partner of the 2021 Diana Legacy Awards

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London, UK, 2021-Dec-14 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is proud to have flown 15 young award winners from around the world to London for the 2021 Diana Legacy Awards as its official travel partner. The past and present winners travelled on British Airways flights from countries including the US, India, Italy and Germany… Read the full news article

Southwest Airlines launches season two of “My Kind of News” in partnership with “The Kindness Guy” Leon Logothetis

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Airline shares six-episode series focused on inspirational stories from nonprofit organizations that were each selected to receive 100 domestic one-way Southwest travel awards DALLAS, TX, 2021-Dec-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) continues to celebrate kindness with the season two debut of “My Kind of News,” hosted by and created in partnership with… Read the full news article

AHLA announces new members and partner organizations

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WASHINGTON DC, USA, 2021-Dec-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) announced today (December 6, 2021) it has welcomed several new members and partner organizations, continuing to grow the association’s reach at a critical time for the hotel industry. New members include Arbor Lodging, Golder Hospitality, KMG Hotels, and Noble… Read the full news article

Brand USA welcomes New and Reappointed Members of the board

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WASHINGTON, DC, USA, 2021-Dec-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Brand USA, the destination marketing organization for the United States, has announced the appointment of two new board members and the reappointment of one member to the Brand USA board of directors. Coming off the heels of an unprecedented year in travel, the appointed members will… Read the full news article

CORA CORA MALDIVES APPOINTS JUSTIN SWART AS NEW GENERAL MANAGER

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CORA CORA MALDIVES, THE HOTTEST NEW OPENING IN THE DESTINATION APPOINTS JUSTIN SWART AS NEW GENERAL MANAGER  RAA ATOLL, Maldives, 2021-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Cora Cora Maldives, the hottest new opening in the destination is thrilled to announce the appointment of Justin Swart as General Manager of the new, luxury all-inclusive property situated… Read the full news article

Vail Resorts named a CIVIC 50 honoree and one of Newsweek’s ‘America’s Most Responsible Companies’

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Broomfield, Colo., 2021-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — For the second straight year, Vail Resorts has been named both a CIVIC 50 honoree and one of Newsweek’s ‘America’s Most Responsible Companies.’ Just announced, these annual awards celebrate companies with an ongoing commitment to supporting the health and sustainability of the communities in which they operate…. Read the full news article

Southwest Airlines announces Leadership appointments and promotions

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DALLAS, TX, 2021-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) (the “Company”) today (Dec 3, 2021) announced Leadership changes and appointments within various departments of the Company. Operational Leadership Justin Jones is promoted to Senior Vice President Operational Strategy & Design, where he will lead the airline’s modernization and operational improvements in this… Read the full news article

Tuk-Tuk Tales

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Tuk Buttercup on Safari

Kenya, 2021-Dec-03 — /Travel PR News/ — With much of Africa back on the dreaded red list, there hasn’t been much to smile about this week. But in Kenya’s Kimana Sanctuary,  Josh, Jasper, Ivo and Robbie AKA the Tuk South crew, have been far removed from the Omicrom drama unfolding around the globe – enjoying… Read the full news article

CLT Airport’S 14th Runway 5K raised more than $34,800 for Scholarship at Central Piedmont Community College

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Charlotte, North Carolina, 2021-Nov-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The 14th Runway 5K raised more than $34,800 for CLT’s Airport Opportunity Scholarship at Central Piedmont Community College. The scholarship was created in 2018 to help promote careers in aviation as well as economic opportunities in Charlotte. Over the past four years, six students from Charlotte… Read the full news article

Thompson Hotels announces ambassadors for its Culture Lives Here campaign

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Marking 20 years of elevating culture, the brand has tapped noteworthy ‘culture shifters’ including multifaceted architect Arielle Assouline-Lichten, fashion designer Charles Harbison, graffiti artist Defer and more to honor the latest in today’s cultural landscape CHICAGO, IL, 2021-Nov-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (November 9, 2021) introduces Culture Lives Here, the… Read the full news article

Emirates Flight Training Academy cadet graduates totals to 50 with its second graduation ceremony

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Dubai, UAE, 2021-Nov-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Emirates Flight Training Academy (EFTA) held its second graduation ceremony today (9 November 2021), with another 25 cadets successfully completing the Academy’s world-class training programme. This takes the total number of EFTA cadet graduates since the inaugural ceremony last year, to 50. The graduation ceremony took… Read the full news article

Alaska Airlines and travel2change team up for curated activities to connect mindful travelers with communities across the Hawaiian Islands

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2021-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines and Hawaii-based social and environmental impact organization, travel2change, are helping to connect guests with fun and enriching activities aimed at creating a positive benefit for communities across the Hawaiian Islands. The new partnership, launched today at travel2change.org/alaskaair, will make it easier for travelers to find and participate… Read the full news article

Anantara Uluwatu’s Anantara Spa welcomes renowned healers, experts in holistic, natural approaches to healing mind, body, and spirit

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Bali, Indonesia, 2021-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The peaceful bliss that surrounds Anantara Uluwatu Bali Resort creates an idyllic wellness sanctuary for guests visiting the acclaimed Anantara Spa. Indigenous practices from traditions around the world are distilled into signature experiences individually personalised by highly trained practitioners dedicated to their healing arts so guests can… Read the full news article

Boeing announces $1.8 million donation to organizations supporting Indigenous communities in the U.S.

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CHICAGO, IL, 2021-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (Nov. 1, 2021), in observance of Native American Heritage Month in the U.S., Boeing [NYSE: BA] announced a $1.8 million donation to organizations supporting Indigenous communities in the U.S. The investment package will fund 22 programs working to improve access to clean water, provide resources for those… Read the full news article

Cathay Pacific, Boston Consulting Group and airline leaders form organisation to accelerate decarbonisation in the aviation industry

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New non-profit organisation will accelerate the development of radical technological innovations required to decarbonise aviation Hong Kong, China, 2021-Oct-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific together with Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and other airline leaders announced today (October 28, 2021) the formation of the Aviation Climate Taskforce (ACT), a new non-profit organisation founded to… Read the full news article

IHG Hotels & Resorts colleagues dedicated over 74,000 volunteering hours to communities during Giving for Good month

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Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Oct-28 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts colleagues have taken the opportunity to give back and show thanks as part of the company’s annual Giving for Good month by collectively dedicating over 74,000 volunteering hours to communities, causes and charities that matter to them most. Positively impacting more than… Read the full news article

Emirates to recruit more than 6,000 staff as restrictions ease worldwide

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Dubai, UAE, 2021-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates plans to boost its operational workforce by planning to recruit more than 6,000 staff over the next six months. As restrictions ease worldwide with the wider administration of the vaccine, additional pilots, cabin crew, engineering specialists and ground staff will be needed to support the airline’s… Read the full news article

George Best Belfast City Airport teams up with QualSafe to train first aid instructors to become specialist mental health first aiders

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Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2021-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — To mark World Mental Health Day, George Best Belfast City Airport is partnering with QualSafe, one of the UK’s largest Ofqual regulated awarding organisations, to upskill three in-house first aid instructors to become specialist mental health first aiders. With 1 in 4 people in the UK likely… Read the full news article

George Best Belfast City Airport to recruit more than 40 individuals as demand for travel increases

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Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2021-Oct-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Commercial and operational partners at George Best Belfast City Airport are seeking to recruit more than 40 individuals in response to an increasing demand for travel. With airlines such as British Airways and Aer Lingus already announcing an uplift in frequency on key routes from next… Read the full news article

DESERT & DELTA SAFARIS INCREASES ITS PORTFOLIO WITH NXAMASERI ISLAND LODGE

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BOTSWANA OWNED AND OPERATED, DESERT & DELTA SAFARIS INCREASES ITS PORTFOLIO WITH THE ACQUISITION OF NXAMASERI ISLAND LODGE Botswana, 2021-Oct-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Desert & Delta Safaris is delighted to announce a new addition to its luxury lodge portfolio. The company which is based, owned and operated in Botswana, has purchased Nxamaseri Island… Read the full news article

Finnair announces appointed Shareholders’ Nomination Board members

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Vantaa, Finland, 2021-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The following persons have been appointed to Finnair’s Shareholders’ Nomination Board: Minna Pajumaa, Senior Financial Counsellor of the Ownership Steering Department in the Prime Minister’s Office of Finland; Timo Sallinen, Senior Vice President, Investments, Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Company; and Esko Torsti, Head of Cross Asset Allocation,… Read the full news article

UNWTO announces launch of the first World Sports Tourism Congress

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The Congress will take place in Lloret on 25 and 26 November The programme will feature renowned speakers such as Petra Stusek, Kattia Juarez Dubón, Edwin Moses and Marco Mazzi The event will be in a hybrid format and will use advanced technology to enhance the virtual presence of some speakers through holograms Registration for… Read the full news article

IATA announces program and speakers for the World Air Transport Summit

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Geneva, Switzerland, 2021-Sep-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the program and speakers for the World Air Transport Summit (WATS), which is being held in conjunction with the IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Boston, USA, 3-5 October. “I’m very excited that the World Air Transport Summit will again… Read the full news article

Tuk Tuks For Rangers

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Kenya to Cape Town, 2021-Sep-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Kenya may have been removed from the UK’s red list – but Africa is bleeding without its tourists. The impact of 18 months of lockdown has been devastating. Revenue from tourism is central to the conservation of some of the planet’s most important habitats and… Read the full news article

Budapest Airport hosted successful 9th Runway Run charity race

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Budapest, Hungary, 2021-Sep-21 — /Travel PR News/ — As in previous years, enthusiastic runners filled runway I at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. Nearly 700 runners took part in the Runway Run at the airport for charity, to raise money through the entry fees to support sports for people with disabilities and to help cure… Read the full news article

STREAMING NOW ON NETFLIX-ÀNI DOMINICAN REPUBLIC AND ÀNI ART ACADEMIES FEATURE IN THE HIT NETFLIX SERIES “THE WORLD’S MOST AMAZING VACATION RENTALS-EPISODE FIVE-GIVE BACK GETAWAYS”

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Dominican Republic, 2021-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — ÀNI Private Resorts, the world’s first collection of private resorts is thrilled to announce that its ÀNI Dominican Republic resort together with its ÀNI Art Academy features in series two of the hit Netflix show “The World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals”. The stunning private resort features in… Read the full news article

ÀNI PRIVATE RESORTS IS DONATING TWO MILLION DOLLARS TO LOCAL COMMUNITIES

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Anguilla, Dominican Republic, Thailand, Sri Lanka 2021-Sep-16 — /Travel PR News/ — ÀNI PRIVATE RESORTS IS DONATING TWO MILLION DOLLARS TO LOCAL COMMUNITIES IN ANGUILLA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, SRI LANKA, AND THAILAND TO FURTHER EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENTS IN THESE COUNTRIES ÀNI Private Resorts, the world’s first collection of Private Resorts with four stunning properties: ÀNI Anguilla, ÀNI… Read the full news article