easyJet announces six new routes for this winter from the UK

LUTON, England, 2019-Jul-11 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline has today (JULY 10 2019). announced that it will launch six new routes for this winter from the UK. Flights are on sale now at easyJet.com. The new routes are; Manchester to Hurghada (Egypt), Rovaniemi (Lapland) and Verona (Italy) Belfast to Marrakech Bristol to Hurghada… Read the full press release

easyJet launches summer on-board lending libraries

easyJet launches summer on-board lending library with over 60,000 books stocked on more than 300 aircraft serving 20 million passengers Europe-wide  A new study shows that over half of British children (59%) would choose being read a story over an extra 30 minutes screen time   Research reveals 90% of children enjoy being read aloud to… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport welcomes easyJet’s new service to Hurghada, Egypt from 30 October 2019

Bristol, UK, 2019-Jul-11 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has announced a new route from Bristol Airport to Hurghada in Egypt. 16,000 seats are now on sale and flights will begin operating from 30 October 2019. Flights to the Egyptian resort will operate twice a week on Wednesdays and Saturdays throughout the winter…. Read the full press release

Bristol Airport hosted a Capri autonomous pod as part of its Autonomous Vehicle Breakfast Meeting

Bristol, UK, 2019-Jul-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Bristol Airport hosted a Capri autonomous pod as part of its Autonomous Vehicle Breakfast Meeting today (8th Jul 2019), giving key stakeholders an opportunity to better understand the future of connected and autonomous vehicles at airports. The event began with an introduction from Dave Lees, CEO of Bristol… Read the full press release

Swissport invests in a state-of-the-art air cargo facility at Brussels Airport

Opfikon, Switzerland, 2019-Jul-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport is investing in a state-of-the-art air cargo facility at Brussels Airport. While Brussels Airport Company is constructing the building, Swissport has signed a long-term lease and is investing several million euros in equipment and fittings for the new facility. The building will consist of a 25,000 sqm… Read the full press release

IATA and the Animal Transport Association partner to encourage industry adoption of CEIV Live Animals

Geneva, Switzerland, 2019-Jul-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Animal Transport Association (ATA) have joined forces to encourage industry adoption of the Center of Excellence for Independent Validators for Live Animals Logistics (CEIV Live Animals). This was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between IATA and ATA… Read the full press release

British Airways moves all direct flights between Heathrow and Beijing to new state-of-the-art Daxing airport

LONDON, UK, 2019-Jul-11 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has today (July 10, 2019) announced that all direct flights to and from Heathrow and Beijing will move to new state-of-the-art Daxing airport from 27 October 2019, with flights available on ba.com from today. British Airways is the first international airline to confirm it will move all operations… Read the full press release

British Airways unveils its new lounge in San Francisco

LONDON, UK, 2019-Jul-11 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways unveils its new lounge in San Francisco, the third US lounge to benefit from the airline’s investment plan for its customers, following the recent opening of its First and Club lounge at New York JFK’s Terminal 7. The new contemporary lounge is spread across 665 square… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways and GE Aviation sign multiple agreements for GE engines

Signing ceremony held at the White House and witnessed by His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar and U.S. President Donald Trump DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Jul-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways and GE Aviation signed multiple agreements yesterday for GE engines. As part of the agreements, Qatar Airways selected the… Read the full press release

The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk: Pablo Cruise to replace Taylor Dayne on Friday July 19, 2019 for Free Friday Night Bands on the Beach concert

SANTA CRUZ, CA, 2019-Jul-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk announced that Pablo Cruise will replace Taylor Dayne on Friday July 19, 2019 for Free Friday Night Bands on the Beach with free concerts at 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm. Dayne was disappointed to miss her scheduled Boardwalk concert. According to her… Read the full press release

AHLA PRAISES GOVERNOR IGE FOR VETOING VACATION RENTAL BILL

HONOLULU, HAWAII, 2019-Jul-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today (July 9, 2019) released the following statement praising Hawaii Governor David Ige for vetoing Senate Bill 1292 regarding vacation rentals. The quote is attributable to Chip Rogers, president and CEO of AHLA. “AHLA applauds Governor Ige for vetoing this flawed… Read the full press release

IHG announces Six Senses Loire Valley, expected to open in May 2022

Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas has a track record of discovering the world’s most out of the ordinary destinations in which to create exceptional guest experiences.  Denham, United Kingdom, 2019-Jul-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Just over a 90-minute drive south of Paris is the breathtaking Loire Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage region renowned for historic chateaux,… Read the full press release

IHG announces the opening of its sixteenth Hotel Indigo® in the UK — Hotel Indigo® Chester

Denham, United Kingdom, 2019-Jul-10 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group) has announced the opening of its sixteenth Hotel Indigo® in the UK, in the heart of the notable city of Chester. Within walking distance to one of the oldest racecourses in Britain and numerous historical attractions, Hotel Indigo® Chester is the perfect choice for a weekend… Read the full press release

IHG announces the opening of the new-build 100-room Holiday Inn Express® & Suites Ensenada Centro hotel in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico

The hotel is the first IHG property located in the heart of the leisure destination Denham, United Kingdom, 2019-Jul-10 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG®, (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the opening of the new-build 100-room Holiday Inn Express® & Suites Ensenada Centro hotel in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico. It becomes the… Read the full press release

Emirates partners with world-renowned hotel providers to offer attractive summer rates to its passengers travelling to and through Dubai

Emirates has partnered with Accor, Armani Hotel Dubai, Emaar Hospitality Group and Marriott to offer attractive hotel rates to passengers travelling to and through Dubai this summer Dubai, UAE, 2019-Jul-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has partnered with world-renowned hotel providers to offer its passengers travelling to and through Dubai attractive summer rates in… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai announces the return of Chef Fest for 2019

Signature annual event showcases celebrity chefs and top mixologists from throughout the country from November 13-16, 2019 for a culinary celebration with one-of-a-kind dinners and cooking classes Hawaii, Hualalai, U.S.A., 2019-Jul-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, the only AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Five Star hotel on Hawaii Island, announces the return of Chef Fest for 2019…. Read the full press release

PATA to host the next ‘PATA Human Capacity Building Programme’ in Astana, Kazakhstan on Friday, September 20, 2019

BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2019-Jul-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is set to stage the next ‘PATA Human Capacity Building Programme’ in Nur-Sultan (Astana), Kazakhstan on Friday, September 20, 2019. The half-day workshop, with the theme ‘Explore the Art of Storytelling’, is jointly organised by PATA and Kazakh Tourism and will take place during the PATA… Read the full press release

PATA announces the ratification of the 2019/2020 PATA Executive Board

BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2019-Jul-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the ratification of the 2019/2020 PATA Executive Board. Dr. Chris Bottrill, Dean of Fine and Applied Arts, and Director, International at Capilano University in North Vancouver, Canada and Ms. Sarah Mathews, Head of Destination Marketing APAC – TripAdvisor, Hong Kong… Read the full press release

UNWTO hosts Aid for Trade Conference: “Tourism Financing for the 2030 Agenda” in Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland, 2019-Jul-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Tourism’s unique potential as a tool for driving the global sustainable development agenda has taken center stage at a special event hosted by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in Geneva, Switzerland. The session, entitled “Tourism Financing for the 2030 Agenda” was held during the 2019 Global Review of… Read the full press release

City of Chicago selects Skidmore, Owings & Merrill to lead the design of two new satellite concourses at O’Hare International Airport

CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Jul-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The City of Chicago today (07/08/2019) announced the selection of an architect team to lead the design of two new satellite concourses at O’Hare International Airport – an integral part of the airport’s $8.5 billion Terminal Area Plan expansion. Following a competitive process, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, LLP… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines announces SGD 50 million renovation program for SilverKris and KrisFlyer Gold Lounges at Changi Airport Terminal 3

Singapore, 2019-Jul-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines (SIA) will be investing more than SGD 50 million in a major revamp of its SilverKris and KrisFlyer Gold Lounges at Changi Airport Terminal 3. Renovations are due to commence in August 2019 and are expected to be completed by mid-2021. The redevelopment project will see an… Read the full press release

Cebu Pacific inaugurated flights between Manila and Shenzen

Pasay City, Philippines, 2019-Jul-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Cebu Pacific inaugurated its commercial flights between Manila and Shenzen on July 1, 2019. The inaugural flight departed Manila at 11:35pm, while the return flight from Shenzen left at 3:05 am on July 2, 2019. Cebu Pacific will fly four-times-weekly between Manila and Shenzen—a special economic zone… Read the full press release

RwandAir partners with Save a Child’s Heart to provide life-saving cardiac treatment to Rwandan Children

Kigali, Rwanda, 2019-Jul-09 — /Travel PR News/ — RwandAir, the national carrier of the Republic of Rwanda, is pleased to announce that it is partnering with Save a Child’s Heart (SACH) to provide life-saving cardiac treatment to Rwandan Children. Eight children, four mothers, one doctor and one nurse will depart to Tel Aviv at 00:30 (local… Read the full press release

Lufthansa Group Airlines win Gold and bronze at Business Traveller Awards

Gold and bronze for the Lufthansa Group Airlines at this year’s Business Traveller Awards COLOGNE, Germany, 2019-Jul-09 — /Travel PR News/ — At this year’s Business Traveller Awards, which were presented yesterday in Frankfurt, the airlines of the Lufthansa Group took first and third place in the category “Best Airline for Business Travelers in German and… Read the full press release

Abu Dhabi International Airport welcomed three weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Salalah, Oman

Low-cost Omani carrier to fly three times a week to the popular summer destination for UAE tourists during July and August Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2019-Jul-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) has welcomed three weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Salalah, the popular holiday destination on the south coast of… Read the full press release

Hilton Tel Aviv celebrates the cities and neighborhoods of Israel with new refreshing and original cocktail menu

TEL AVIV, Israel, 2019-Jul-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Tel Aviv has introduced a refreshing and original cocktail menu celebrating the cities and neighborhoods of Israel. The series of 11 drinks will be available over the Summer at the Lobby Restaurant & Bar and Terrace overlooking the Mediterranean at Hilton Tel Aviv, Israel. From Mount Hermon… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways congratulates team USA on the outstanding win of the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019TM

The FIFA Women’s World CupTM saw the USA play the Netherlands in the finals The award-winning carrier is an Official Partner and the Official Airline of FIFA through to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Qatar Airways celebrates a successful collaboration while also flying FIFA Women’s World CupTM fans to France from more than 160 destinations around… Read the full press release

Aeroflot becomes FIBA’s Global Partner and the Official Airline of FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019

MIES (Switzerland) MOSCOW (Russia), 2019-Jul-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot, one of the world’s premium airline brands and Russia’s flag carrier, has become FIBA’s Global Partner and the Official Airline of FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019. This summer Aeroflot and FIBA are taking the Basketball World Cup Trophy to cities around the globe, delivering an… Read the full press release

TUI opened a new holiday store in The Moor, Sheffield

Doncaster, England, 2019-Jul-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Leading holiday company TUI has today (2nd July 2019) opened a new holiday store in The Moor, Sheffield development. This new store is a relocation from Sheffield Pinstone Street and is first for TUI as it is located inside the Next store, which also opened today. Holidaymakers can… Read the full press release

San Diego International Airport welcomes Swoop’s new service from Edmonton, Alta. and Abbotsford, B.C.

CALGARY, AB, 2019-Jul-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (July 5, 2019) Swoop announced service to San Diego, Calif. from Edmonton, Alta. and Abbotsford, B.C. beginning October 4, 2019. This announcement comes one week after the release of Swoop’s 2019 winter schedule which offers non-stop flights in 39 markets that are available for booking now through… Read the full press release