Saving aircraft fuel during the climb and cruise phases of a flight is a major opportunity to reduce aviation CO2 emissions Geneva, Switzerland, 2020-Sep-24 — /Travel PR News/ — SITA, the global IT provider for the air transport industry, is partnering with start-up Safety Line to help pilots and airlines limit carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and… Read the full press release
Charlotte, North Carolina, 2020-Sep-24 — /Travel PR News/ — As concessionaires inside Charlotte Douglas International Airport terminal continue to reopen following the COVID-19 slowdown, the Aviation Department is hosting its first virtual job fair to help fill more than 120 vacancies. On Saturday, Sept. 26, vendors representing restaurants and retail shops including Einstein Bros. Bagels,… Read the full press release
Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2020-Sep-24 — /Travel PR News/ — George Best Belfast City Airport has partnered with Online Travel Training (OTT), the world’s leading provider of free travel courses for travel agents, to launch an e-learning programme centred around updates and developments at the airport. This free online course will provide travel agents and travel… Read the full press release
IND takes top spot among medium airports, scores highest among all airports INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 2020-Sep-24 — /Travel PR News/ — They did it again. The Indianapolis International Airport (IND) has earned the top spot from J.D. Power for customer satisfaction among medium-sized airports in North America for the second year running, and the third time… Read the full press release
Carrier offers Promotional Companion Pass offer as part of “Wanna Get Away” Campaign DALLAS, TEXAS, 2020-Sep-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is launching a promotional Companion Pass Offer as part of its “Wanna Get Away”campaign for fall and winter travel. Grab a Companion and get ready to fly! Rapid Rewards® Members can… Read the full press release
Geneva, Switzerland, 2020-Sep-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for the development and deployment of rapid, accurate, affordable, easy-to-operate, scalable and systematic COVID-19 testing for all passengers before departure as an alternative to quarantine measures in order to re-establish global air connectivity. IATA will work through the International Civil… Read the full press release
Courses to now include reassurance on Covid-19 safety measures in place to inspire further confidence in travel London, UK, 2020-Sep-23 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is bringing its renowned Flying with Confidence course to the comfort of customers’ homes for the first time ever this October. More than 50,000 people have taken part… Read the full press release
2020 marks the largest grant cycle in the nonprofit’s 20-year history SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2020-Sep-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The nonprofit Alaska Airlines Foundation has awarded $430,000 in LIFT grants to 41 nonprofits in Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington. With this latest round of grants, the Foundation has donated $750,000 this year to organizations in communities served by Alaska Airlines. Called by the… Read the full press release
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2020-Sep-23 — /Travel PR News/ — CWT, the Business-to-Business-for-Employees (B2B4E) travel management platform, today announces the strategic aims and leadership team for its newly created RoomIt & Commercial business unit. Headed by President, RoomIt & Commercial, Patrick Andersen, the newly formed unit will maintain the continued growth of CWT’s innovative hotel and business… Read the full press release
RIAA Double Platinum® country music star to perform socially distant shows at four Holiday Inn properties across the Southeast and Midwest Denham, United Kingdom, 2020-Sep-23 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, and its iconic Holiday Inn® brand have partnered with country music artist Walker Hayes to bring… Read the full press release
Situated in an emerging business and leisure destination in Southeast Shanghai, the new hotel sets the stage for an inspiring stay for guests through its signature service and facilities SHANGHAI, CHINA, 2020-Sep-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International today (SEPTEMBER 21, 2020) announced the opening of Shanghai Marriott Hotel Pudong South, celebrating the seventh… Read the full press release
Launching a new era of restaurant and bar experiences with James Beard award-winning chef Chicago, U.S.A., 2020-Sep-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Chicago announces Adorn Bar & Restaurant, a new concept in collaboration with James Beard award-winning chef Jonathon Sawyer. Returning to his hometown to open his first Chicago restaurant, Adorn will make its debut… Read the full press release
Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, 2020-Sep-22 — /Travel PR News/ — In the spectacular Red Sea destination, lies the rare sea-and-desert resort, nestled within the lush hillside greenery, where the sandy beach is tucked along the glittering Red Sea shore at Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh with easy access to more than 70 dive sites, including sun-drenched… Read the full press release
Travelers Can Earn a $50 Gift Card After Two Separate Stays ROCKVILLE, Md., 2020-Sep-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Privileges, the award-winning loyalty program from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), is offering a Book Two Stays, Get a $50 Gift Card promotion for members. Now through Nov. 15, Choice Privileges members who check in for two separate qualifying stays at participating… Read the full press release
Luxury hotels around the world invite guests and visitors alike to celebrate the fall harvest season with Sofitel Wine Days Paris, France, 2020-Sep-22 — /Travel PR News/ — With safe, local experiences full of cultural enrichment in vogue this year, Sofitel Hotels & Resorts is inviting patrons to celebrate Sofitel Wine Days, a sensorial global showcase of… Read the full press release
Healthy Sail Panel recommends 74 detailed steps to safeguard the health of guests, crew and communities MIAMI, FL, 2020-Sep-22 — /Travel PR News/ — New recommendations from a panel of globally recognized medical and scientific experts say that by relentlessly focusing on prevention and other measures – including the testing of guests and crew members… Read the full press release
You are invited to view a virtual groundbreaking video of the new Fire Station 20 San José, Calif., 2020-Sep-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The City of San José, San José Fire Department and Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) are pleased to announce the groundbreaking of the new Fire Station 20 at SJC. Fire… Read the full press release
London, UK, 2020-Sep-22 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet welcomes the unveiling by its partner Airbus of three new zero-emission, hydrogen fuelled commercial aircraft concepts, the first of which could be launched from 2035. In 2019 easyJet and Airbus announced a joint research project on hybrid and electric aircraft in order to further the industry’s… Read the full press release
Budapest, Hungary, 2020-Sep-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The travel restrictions introduced on account of the coronavirus pandemic continue to exert drastic impacts on passenger traffic at Ferenc Liszt International Airport. The expected annual passenger figure has decreased to the level seen 17 years ago, and the airport operator expects a traffic shortfall of around… Read the full press release
New service will connect Los Angeles and Palm Springs to four destinations; airline extends middle seat blocking through Nov. 30, flexible travel policy through Dec. 31 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2020-Sep-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Everyone is ready for a getaway right about now. Think socially distanced fun by the poolside, the beach, skiing, golfing, you… Read the full press release
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2020-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — CWT Solutions Group, the consulting arm of CWT , the B2B4E travel management platform, has created a new responsible travel consulting framework to help companies look beyond compliance and cost management, and build more balanced travel programs that also align with other important objectives. Using its new… Read the full press release
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2020-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — CWT, the Business-to-Business-for-Employees (B2B4E) travel management platform, today (Sep 15, 2020) announces the leadership team and strategic priorities for its newly created Strategy & Transformation business unit. Headed by President, Strategy & Transformation and CFO, Michelle McKinney Frymire, the newly formed unit will ensure that the company… Read the full press release
Group-wide property review of its rented space, particularly corporate offices. Some aviation facilities may move if opportunities to consolidate on-shore. Part of the Group’s overall ‘reset’ and recovery plan in response to COVID crisis. Expression of interest process for state governments Sydney, Australia, 2020-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Qantas Group is reviewing the… Read the full press release
Bangkok, Thailand, 2020-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The new Presidential Terrace Suite at Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok epitomises luxury and convenience, with a striking interior design that captures the essence of modern, upscale living. Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok is a genuine five-star resort-style property located in the heart of Bangkok. Located on floor 16… Read the full press release
LONDON, UK, 2020-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has today (September 15, 2020) announced it will begin flying from Heathrow to Lahore, Pakistan, four times a week from 12 October 2020. The ‘City of Gardens’, Lahore, is known for its rich culture and will be the second city in Pakistan that British Airways… Read the full press release
Launch of Accra flights will increase Qatar Airways’ network in Africa to 46 weekly flights across 14 destinations including Addis Ababa, Dar es Salaam, Djibouti, Entebbe, Kigali, Kilimanjaro, Lagos, Mogadishu, Nairobi, Seychelles, Tunis, Windhoek and Zanzibar Passengers from Accra can enjoy more flexible travel options via the most connected and Best Airport in the Middle… Read the full press release
Get the whole row for you and your guest with the middle seat blocked through Oct. 31, 2020 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2020-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airline’s ‘Get the Row with BOGO’ is back! Beginning today (Sept. 15, 2020) through Sept. 16, guests traveling by Oct. 31 could get a whole row to themselves when they… Read the full press release
Due to strong passenger demand, Emirates has announced the return of its A380 service to Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME), starting 18 September. Dubai, UAE, 2020-Sep-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has announced it will resume its A380 service to Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME) – serving market demand and offering customers more travel options. The… Read the full press release
Emirates Skywards Mastercard® offers US travelers the chance to earn Skywards Miles on everyday spend and enjoy immediate Silver or Gold tier membership status during the first year of enrolment NEW YORK, NY, 2020-Sep-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty program of Emirates and flydubai, has partnered with Barclays to launch… Read the full press release
The fine-dining line between art and experience Lisbon, Portugal, 2020-Sep-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Skillful curatorship – curadoria in Portuguese – lies at the heart of CURA, the new restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon. Like the timeless Portuguese modern artworks that frame the Hotel’s common areas, each seemingly simple dish reveals layers of complexity to evoke… Read the full press release