Category Archives: Travel Education & Courses

PATA to hold two-day workshop on How to create engaging online video campaigns for brand-building and sales on June 25-26, 2018

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BANGKOK, Thailand, 2018-Apr-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The 10th PATAcademy-HCD, under the theme ‘Online Video Marketing – How to create engaging online video campaigns for brand-building and sales’, takes place at the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Engagement Hub in Bangkok, Thailand on June 25-26, 2018. Using interactive learning approaches and hands-on assignments, the latest programme from PATA examines the… Read the full press release

Singita offers cooking classes for guests at its new demonstration studio at Singita Lebombo

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Transformation includes rebranded Singita Community Culinary School with internationally-recognised curriculum Brand new demonstration studio at Singita Lebombo Lodge will offer cooking classes for guests Kruger National Park , South Africa, 2018-Apr-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Singita is taking its community partnership programme, the Singita Community Culinary School, and food offering to the next level with a series of… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport becomes an IATA regional training partner

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BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2018-Apr-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Budapest Airport (BUD) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the largest trade association of the world’s airlines, have concluded a partnership agreement. As part of the cooperation, BUD has become an IATA “regional training partner”, which means that some of the international trainings organized by IATA… Read the full press release

PATA announces winner of 2018 PATA-IGLTA Foundation Sponsorship

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BANGKOK, Thailand, 2018-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ —  The IGLTA Foundation has partnered with the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) to provide a unique opportunity for a Hong Kong Polytechnic University tourism student to attend the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association’s 35th Annual Global Convention, set for May 9-12 in Toronto, Canada. Thanakarn (Bella) Vongvisitsin… Read the full press release

Port of Oakland hosts a day of fun and education for Oakland youngsters at Children’s Fairyland

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Oakland, CA, 2018-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Port of Oakland is sending 250 Oakland youngsters to Children’s Fairyland April 13 for a day of fun and education. Students from five elementary schools will take part in Port of Oakland Day at the city’s 68-year old amusement park. The students are from the following Oakland… Read the full press release

Zoo Atlanta to provide a week of Safari Camp for underprivileged children this summer

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Atlanta GA, 2018-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — For the third year in a row, Zoo Atlanta will broaden community access to its signature summer day camp opportunity with the Safari Camp Scholarship Program presented by Atlanta Fulton County Recreation Authority. Through the program, 60 children ages 5 to 11 from Title I Schools in the… Read the full press release

Bahrain Airport Company conducts series of familiarisation tours for university students

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Muharraq, Bahrain, 2018-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Students from the University of Bahrain (UoB) visited the construction site of the Bahrain International Airport’s (BIA) New Passenger Terminal as part of a public outreach programme by Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the airport’s operator and managing body. BAC Chief Development and Technical Officer, Abdulla Janahi delivered a… Read the full press release

AHLEF announces a $75,000 grant to support recruitment and training of Opportunity Youth in Chicago

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AHLA, IH&LA Partner with Grads of Life, LeadersUp to Support Recruitment and Training of Opportunity Youth CHICAGO, IL, 2018-Mar-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AHLEF), the foundation arm of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today announced a $75,000 grant to help Chicago community-based organizations recruit and train… Read the full press release

Bahrain Airport Company and Bahrain Polytechnic partner on initiative to engage students in research related to the aviation industry

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Muharraq, Bahrain, 2018-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the operator and managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Bahrain Polytechnic to establish the first in a long-term research initiative to engage students in research related to the aviation industry. The ultimate goal of the project… Read the full press release

Vistara launches a first-of-its kind comic book to educate young travellers to the nuances of air travel

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New Delhi, 2018-Mar-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier, released ‘Airborne’ – a first-of-its kind comic book designed to educate and sensitize its ‘Young Stars’ or young travellers to the nuances of air travel. In a fun and interactive way, Vistara’s ‘Airborne’ explains how things work from the moment one books a… Read the full press release

London Gatwick launches a nationwide competition for secondary schools

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Gatwick invites schools nationwide to submit their best energy saving ideas Students have opportunity to achieve a CREST Bronze Award in conjunction with competition Winning team to receive behind the scenes tour of the airport  LONDON, 2018-Mar-14 — /Travel PR News/ — London Gatwick is launching a nationwide competition for secondary schools via its ‘Learn… Read the full press release

Macao Government Tourism Office starts training program for civil servants from tourism offices of Portuguese-speaking countries

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Macao Government Tourism Office starts training program for civil servants from tourism offices of Portuguese-speaking countries MACAO, 2018-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), in cooperation with the Permanent Secretariat of the Forum for Economic and Trade Cooperation between China and Portuguese-Speaking Countries (Macao) started this year’s training program tailored for civil… Read the full press release

Okay Airways joins Boeing’s commercial Pilot Development Program

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Okay Airways joins Boeing’s commercial Pilot Development Program Boeing will oversee screening, selection and training of 100 Okay Airways pilot cadets over the next five years Cadet training for YTO Airlines and Kunming Airlines underway SHANGHAI, 2018-Mar-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing (NYSE: BA) has expanded its commercial Pilot Development Program (PDP) with the addition… Read the full press release

Flybe announces its own new aerospace apprenticeship scheme starting in September

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Four year apprenticeships start September 2018 in Exeter Opportunity to become qualified aircraft fitter/technician Opportunity for 15 applicants to take first step towards a rewarding career in aerospace engineering Exeter College appointed as officially accredited knowledge provider Open now for applications  – full details at flybe.com/Careers Liverpool, UK, 2018-Mar-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Flybe, Europe’s… Read the full press release

TravelClick expands relationship with Google to enable hoteliers to drive more direct bookings and revenue

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Partnership Gives Hotels an Edge with Early Access to New Beta Products and Unique Data NEW YORK, 2018-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — TravelClick, a leading global provider of data and revenue-generating solutions for hoteliers, today (March 6, 2018) announced the Company’s expanded relationship with longtime partner Google to enable hoteliers to drive more direct bookings… Read the full press release

British Airways now open for new apprenticeship applications

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British Airways now open for new apprenticeship applications LONDON, 2018-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is open for new apprenticeship applications today (March 05, 2018) to coincide with National Apprenticeship Week 2018. The airline has 145 places open this year across several areas of the company, including; Operations, Engineering and Head Office. Full… Read the full press release

STB and CLIA to conduct travel agent training in Southeast Asia’s cruise markets

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Washington, DC, 2018-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the cruise industry’s global trade organisation, announced a new three-year partnership today (Mar 05, 2018) that is aimed at boosting the increasingly vibrant cruising industry in Singapore and Southeast Asia. STB and CLIA will tap their… Read the full press release

The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation announces groundbreaking initiative allowing employees pursue higher education at no cost

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10 Hotel Companies Launch Innovative Pilot Program to Offer Employees No-Cost Associate and Low-Cost Bachelor’s Degrees WASHINGTON, D.C., 2018-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AHLEF), the foundation arm of the American Hotel and Lodging Association, today (February 28, 2018) announced a pilot program to offer streamlined degree programs… Read the full press release

easyJet partners with Girlguiding to engage more girls in aviation

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easyJet partners with Girlguiding to engage more girls in aviation   LUTON, UK, 2018-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — 200,000 girls will have the opportunity to complete the badge, part of Girlguiding’s new programme to be launched this summer Badge will get girls engaging in aviation, building a foundation for future study and raising awareness… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines and The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities open applications for the 2018 ¡Lánzate! / Take Off! Travel Program

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DALLAS, TX, 2018-Mar-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) and The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) today announced applications are open for the 2018 ¡Lánzate! / Take Off! Travel Program. This impactful program, which was recognized in 2015 by the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics, provides roundtrip air travel to selected Latino… Read the full press release

Ryanair surpases 100,000 bookings by Erasmus Student Network members

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Ryanair surpases 100,000 bookings by Erasmus Student Network members   DUBLIN, Ireland, 2018-Mar-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Erasmus Students Save Over €3.3m So Far Wth Ryanair Ryanair, Europe’s favourite airline, today (27 Feb) celebrated passing 100,000 bookings by Erasmus Student Network members on its exclusive dedicated platform. Delivered as part of Ryanair’s “Always Getting… Read the full press release

Port of Oakland now accepting applications for its 2018 Summer College Internship Program

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Internship opportunities in aviation, engineering, social responsibility and other professional fields Oakland, Calif., 2018-Feb-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The Port of Oakland is recruiting for its 2018 Summer College Internship Program. Through a competitive process, students apply for paid internships in a variety of fields at the Port. Applications are being accepted through Friday, March 2,… Read the full press release

Gatwick Airport announces educational ‘Cool Aeronautics’ events for primary schools

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Gatwick continues to invest in STEM events and local skills Airport gives tours, talks and opportunities to participate in aircraft challenges Free to register school events form part of Gatwick’s wider education strategy  LONDON, UK, 2018-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick Airport has partnered with the Gatwick Aviation Museum and the Royal Aeronautical Society… Read the full press release

PATA announces the Asia Pacific Youth & Sustainable Tourism Workshop on March 14 in Bangkok, Thailand

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PATA announces the Asia Pacific Youth & Sustainable Tourism Workshop on March 14 in Bangkok, Thailand   BANGKOK, 2018-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), supported by the Global Peace Foundation and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), will organise the Asia Pacific Youth & Sustainable Tourism Workshop on… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines in search for fifteen technical apprentices and five office clerk trainees

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Fifteen technical apprentices and five office clerk trainees are needed  Training commences on September 3, 2018  47 apprentices are currently undergoing training at Austrian Airlines  VIENNA, Austria, 2018-Jan-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Each year Austrian Airlines trains a large number of apprentices in different areas of the company. The field of aircraft engineering is… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Cargo earns the Qualified Envirotainer Provider Training and Quality Programme (QEP) accreditation

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Cargo carrier recognised for operating Envirotainer containers compliant with Good Distribution Practice  DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Jan-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Cargo is pleased to announce that it has received the Qualified Envirotainer Provider Training and Quality Programme (QEP) accreditation at five of its destinations: Amsterdam, Basel, Paris, Chicago, and its hub, Doha, Qatar…. Read the full press release

easyJet sees significant increase in registrations for its Amy Johnson initiative

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easyJet sees significant increase in registrations for its Amy Johnson initiative   LUTON, UK, 2018-Jan-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Following the airing of the two part ITV documentary, easyJet: Inside the Cockpit, easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has seen a significant increase in interest from budding pilots to its careers website. Visits to its careers page at easyJet.com… Read the full press release

The AAAE Foundation launches new scholarship program focused on innovation and entrepreneurship

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Alexandria, VA, 2018-Jan-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The AAAE Foundation today announced the creation of a new scholarship program for AAAE members focusing on innovation and entrepreneurship. The scholarship will provide one annual $10,000 scholarship to an AAAE individual airport member seeking an MBA, Executive MBA or for certain Executive Education programs focusing on… Read the full press release

QantasLink launches new pilot recruitment program with universities across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria

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SYDNEY, Australia, 2017-Dec-18 — /Travel PR News/ — QantasLink has today announced a new pilot recruitment program designed to provide the best and brightest aviation students with a flying start to their career. The “Qantas Future Pilot Program” has been designed in collaboration with five universities across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, and is open… Read the full press release

Iberia appoints FTEJerez as the official flight training provider of its future pilots

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FTEJerez selected by the Spanish flag carrier as their ab initio flight training provider. MADRID, Spain, 2017-Nov-27 — /Travel PR News/ — In this new Mentored Airline Pilot Scheme, selected candidates will commence their training at FTEJerez early in 2018 joining FTE’s AFOP (Airline First Officer Programme). Following 62 weeks of training in Jerez, the graduates… Read the full press release