London, 2022-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Matthias Welzel has been named as the new General Manager of Hilton Lake Como. Located in the heart of the city of Como, the 170-room Hilton property opened in 2018 and is privately owned by the Limonta family. The hotel originated as the site of the Tintoria Subalpina… Read the full press release
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Fiji Airways launches High-Flyer Recruitment Programme on Women’s Week
Nadi, Fiji, 2022-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Fiji Airways launched a High-Flyer Recruitment Programme on Women’s Week that will offer Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) students’ full-time employment opportunities with the National Airline. The first two High-Flyer recipients were revealed on Friday 11 March and they are Qualified Pilot Meeral Kumar and Aircraft… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines announces leadership change
DALLAS, TX, 2022-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Mar 16, 2022) announced several Leadership promotions and new Executives. Southwest® welcomes onboard Christa Lucas as Vice President Governmental Affairs. Lucas joins Southwest from the National Business Aviation Association, where she was Senior Vice President and led its government affairs, policy, and advocacy efforts. She will… Read the full press release
SHOWTIME to bring to life the world of THE FIRST LADY for hotel guests in collaboration with The Ritz-Carlton and Marriott Bonvoy
Marriott Bonvoy Members Have the Opportunity to Stay in First Lady Suites in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Washington, D.C. Hotels NEW YORK, NY, 2022-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — SHOWTIME and The Ritz-Carlton, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s extraordinary portfolio of 30 brands, announced today (MARCH 4, 2022) a first-of-its-kind collaboration, reimagining the iconic… Read the full press release
Anantara celebrates International Women’s Day 2022
Maldives, 2022-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — In honour of International Women’s Day 2022, Anantara showcases some of our incredible female team members around the world each occupying inspiring and unique roles. From caring for wildlife, trailblazing in the dining scene or bringing ancient practices to the present day, Anantara celebrates women today (07 MARCH… Read the full press release
Malaysia Aviation Group appoints Tunku Alizakri bin Raja Muhammad Alias and Zaiviji Ismail bin Abdullah as Non-Executive Directors
KLIA, 2022-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Malaysia Aviation Group (“MAG” or the “Group”) welcomes the recent appointment of two new Non-Executive Directors, Tunku Alizakri bin Raja Muhammad Alias and Zaiviji Ismail bin Abdullah, to the MAG and Malaysia Airlines Berhad’s (MAB) Board of Directors (the “Board”) with effect from 7 March 2022. Commenting on… Read the full press release
The Empowering Women of Great Plains, Africa
London, UK, 2022-Mar-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Great Plains offers safari experiences built around bespoke, caring and considerate values. Just by embarking on a safari with Great Plains in Kenya, Botswana or Zimbabwe, you are contributing to a wider mission, to help expand and protect natural habitats for future generations. There are many notable and inspiring… Read the full press release
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 press release
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 press release
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 press release
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 press release
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 press release
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 press release
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 press release
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 press release
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 press release
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 press release
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 press release
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 press release
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 press release
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 press release
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 press release
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 press release
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 press release
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 press release
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 press release
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 press release
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 press release
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 press release
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 press release