Category Archives: Travel Management

Qatar Airways revealed its new Economy Class experience and seven upcoming destinations at ITB Berlin

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Airline to launch direct services to Lisbon, Portugal; Malta; Rabat, Morocco; Langkawi, Malaysia; Davao, Philippines; Izmir, Turkey and Mogadishu, Somalia in 2019 New Economy Class experience features additional leg room, faster broadband and a new in-flight dining experience, ‘Quisine’, featuring all new tableware with 25 per cent larger main courses and 50 per cent larger… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines launches the only nonstop flight connecting the Pacific Northwest to Ohio’s capital city

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2019-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The connection between two dynamic regions – Western Washington and Central Ohio – just got easier. Alaska Airlines launches daily nonstop service today (March 7, 2019) between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and John Glenn Columbus International Airport. It’s the only nonstop flight between the two cities. “Alaska Airlines continues to connect the West… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines Cargo received its Domestic Airline of the Year award for the 10th consecutive year

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Carrier’s Award-Winning Cargo Team lands prestigious honor for 10th consecutive year DALLAS, TX, 2019-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) Cargo is celebrating success by bringing home one of the industry’s top air cargo awards. The Airforwarders Association recently honored Southwest Cargo with its Domestic Airline of the Year award for the 10th… Read the full press release

Heathrow welcomed a record crowd of keen students at this year’s Jobs and Careers Fair

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LONDON, UK, 2019-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Thousands of students from Slough, Spelthorne, Ealing, Hounslow, Hillingdon and – for the first time – the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead, explored how they can become a pilot, a chef, an engineer and fire fighter all at Heathrow during the airport’s annual careers fair. It has now been… Read the full press release

IHG and Sirius Hospitality announce the signing of the first avid™ hotel in Germany

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Continued growth momentum for IHG’s new mainstream brand with signing debut for Frankfurt property Denham, United Kingdom, 2019-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, and Germany-based Sirius Hospitality Holding GmbH today (06 MARCH 2019) announce the signing of the first avid™ hotel in Germany which is due to open… Read the full press release

IHG opens the first Kimpton® Hotels & Restaurants in Scotland, Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel

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Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel brings a new, approachable luxury hotel offering to historic Edinburgh Denham, United Kingdom, 2019-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group) today (06 MARCH 2019) opens the first Kimpton®Hotels & Restaurants in Scotland, Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel, as it continues to invest in Scotland as a luxury destination. Kimpton Charlotte Square… Read the full press release

IHG announces the opening of new-build 91-room Holiday Inn Express® & Suites Playa del Carmen hotel

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The hotel is in one of the preferred travel spots in the Mayan Riviera Denham, United Kingdom, 2019-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG®, (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of world’s leading hotel companies, announces the new-build 91-room Holiday Inn Express® & Suites Playa del Carmen hotel, which recently opened its doors to mark the brand’s arrival to… Read the full press release

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport first to purchase veriScan as airport-wide biometric aircraft boarding solution

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Dallas Fort Worth International Airport first to purchase veriScan as airport-wide biometric aircraft boarding solution Washington, D.C., USA, 2019-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority announced Monday that Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) recently awarded it a contract for implementation of an Airports Authority-designed biometric screening system known as veriScan™. The… Read the full press release

Toronto Pearson named Best Large Airport in North America by Airports Council International

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TORONTO, CANADA, 2019-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — As Canada’s largest airport gears up to welcome a peak of 144,000 passengers in one day for March Break, one of the busiest travel seasons of the year, Toronto Pearson welcomes the announcement from Airports Council International (ACI) that it has been named Best Large Airport in North America serving… Read the full press release

Norwegian Cruise Line offers €99 upgrade for a seven-night cruise allowing guests the choice to further personalise their holiday

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€99 upgrade for a seven-night cruise allows guests the freedom and flexibility to holiday their way and can choose two value benefits BERLIN, GERMANY, 2019-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in cruise holiday travel, today (MARCH 06, 2019) announced the launch of “Free at Sea” in Europe. Beginning 2 April, the… Read the full press release

Wizz Air expands its fleet with its first Airbus neo aircraft in Hamburg

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BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2019-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, one of Europe’s fastest growing airlines, and the leading low cost carrier in Central and Eastern Europe today (MAR 7, 2019) has taken delivery of its first of 256 Airbus neo aircraft on order in Hamburg. The new generation Airbus A321neo aircraft is powered by two… Read the full press release

Cornwall Airport Newquay becomes the UK’s first Makaton Friendly Airport

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75 members of staff from across the Airport have taken part in Makaton training to help improve the Airport experience for all of our passengers. CORNWALL, England, 2019-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Cornwall Airport Newquay is proud to have become the UK’s first Makaton Friendly Airport. 75 members of the team at Cornwall Airport Newquay… Read the full press release

Belmond Cadogan Hotel opens following a multi-million-pound historic renovation

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‘Curtain-Up on A New Chapter in Chelsea’ LONDON, UK, 2019-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Belmond Cadogan Hotel opens following a multi-million-pound historic renovation. 75 Sloane Street, an address rich in history and heritage, has played host to socialites, artists and aristocrats throughout history and the stage is now set for a new ‘cast’ of… Read the full press release

More than 200 participants attended CLIA’s third annual Executive Partner Conference in London

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More than 200 attend, including CLIA’s new CEO Washington, DC, USA, 2019-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The third annual Executive Partner Conference, hosted by Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) at the end of February, attracted more than 200 participants taking part in the interactive event, including 45 decision-makers from 18 cruise line brands. The… Read the full press release

Visit San Antonio offers tips for families planning a swinging Spring Break in San Antonio

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San Antonio, USA, 2019-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — San Antonio is bursting with rich history and modern attractions. From the spectacular River Walk to thrilling theme parks, the city has activities for families with children of all ages. Combine that with an electrifying food scene, budget-friendly hotels and festive seasonal events, and family vacationers have all they… Read the full press release

Travelport launches global campaign to improve awareness and use of the DPNA SSR code to give more support to passengers with intellectual disabilities

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Campaign allied to the Special Olympics World Summer Games 2019 targets greater use of the DPNA Special Service Request code1, used to alert airlines when a traveler has an intellectual or developmental disability and needs assistance Company discovered exceptionally low use of the code across the world in 2018 Poll of travel agents revealed just… Read the full press release

The Luxury Collection announces signing of its first property in the Seychelles

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The Exclusive 11 Villa Private Island Resort Slated to Join the Brand’s Portfolio of Indigenous Hotels and Resorts Across the Globe in 2019 BETHESDA, MD, 2019-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The Luxury Collection®, part of Marriott International, Inc., today (03/05/2019) announced its planned debut in the Seychelles with the signing of North Island –… Read the full press release

The 21st Annual Chicago Kids and Kites Festival returns to Cricket Hill at Montrose Harbor on May 4

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21st annual festival in Lincoln Park/Montrose Harbor on May 4 will provide free kite kits to build and decorate along with family activities Chicago , IL, 2019-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — A favorite family event and a harbinger of springtime in Chicago, the 21st  Annual Chicago Kids and Kites Festival returns to Cricket Hill at Montrose Harbor (Montrose and Wilson) on Saturday, May… Read the full press release

ACI World releases the first edition of its ACI Combatting Human Trafficking Handbook

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Free resource draws on experience of airports that are already taking action Montreal, Canada, 2019-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports Council International (ACI) World has today (March 4, 2019) published the first edition of its ACI Combatting Human Trafficking Handbook, a free resource providing real-life examples of the work that airports are doing to help in… Read the full press release

ICAO, Google, and Prescient to headline the 2019 ACI Asia-Pacific/ World Annual General Assembly, Conference & Exhibition

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High profile keynote speakers join global airport and aviation leaders on the bill Montreal, Canada, 2019-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports Council International (ACI) World has today (March 5, 2019) announced that the Secretary General of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and senior representatives from Google, and Prescient will headline the 2019 ACI Asia-Pacific/ World… Read the full press release

ACI highlighted the importance of investing in non-aeronautical and commercial revenue streams at the 2019 ACI Africa Regional Conference and Exhibition

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2019 ACI Africa Regional Conference and Exhibition held in Luxor, Egypt Luxor, Egypt, 2019-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — As African airports seek to respond to the challenges of the rapid growth in demand for air services, Airports Council International (ACI) World today (March 6, 2019) emphasized the importance of investing in non-aeronautical and commercial revenue… Read the full press release

ACI World announces the winners of its world-renowned Airport Service Quality Awards

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Time-tested and first-time winners recognized from every region across the globe Results based on ACI World’s globally-established Airport Service Quality programme Montreal, Canada, 2019-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports Council International (ACI) World has today (March 6, 2019) revealed the winners of its world-renowned Airport Service Quality Awards which recognize those airports around the world that deliver… Read the full press release

Hilton SEA F&B Masters 2018/2019 winners announced

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Finals culminated in Kota Kinabalu, unveiling top food and beverage talent from Hilton hotels in the region KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia, 2019-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton has announced the winners of the fifth annual South East Asia (SEA) F&B Masters following the competition’s grand finale in Hilton Kota Kinabalu on 28 and 29 January 2019. Over the last… Read the full press release

Executive Chef Shaiful Kassim represented Millennium Hilton Bangkok in the 2019 Bangkok Chefs Charity fundraising gala dinner

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BANGKOK, Thailand, 2019-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Executive Chef Shaiful Kassim of Millennium Hilton Bangkok joined 21 chefs from the hospitality industry in Thailand and Thai Airways International to present their culinary talents, crafting 11-course epicurean menus in the 2019 Bangkok Chefs Charity fundraising gala dinner. The gourmet menus use the best quality imported products alongside pesticide-free… Read the full press release

Millennium Hilton Bangkok partners with Rizen Energy to launch Thailand’s first electric limousine service

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BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2019-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Millennium Hilton Bangkok has announced its partnership with Rizen Energy, the authorised importer and distributor of BYD electric vehicles, to launch Thailand’s first electric limousine service. With the intention to help solve Bangkok’s critical pollution problem, the collaborative project aims to reduce 15,000 kilogrammes of carbon in 2019 by… Read the full press release

Hilton Mexico City Santa Fe partners with Mattel to celebrate Barbie’s 60th anniversary

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In honor of Barbie®’s 60th anniversary, Mattel has converted a guest room into the iconic doll’s DreamCamper MEXICO CITY, MEXICO, 2019-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Celebrating the internationally recognized fashion doll’s 60th anniversary, Hilton Mexico City Santa Fe has partnered with Mattel to transform one of the hotel’s spacious guest rooms into the ultimate Barbie® glamping experience for… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport hosted 170 national school pupils for the sixth annual Schools Band Spectacular

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Shannon, Ireland, 2019-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Shannon Airport was stirring up the atmosphere yesterday ahead of the big rugby weekend as over 170 national school pupils had the terminal building resounding to the strains of Ireland’s Call and Amhrán na bhFiann. Five days out from the crucial clash with France, students from Ennis, St…. Read the full press release

Vistara becomes the first Indian airline to offer sanitary pads on flights within India

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Vistara to provide organic bio-degradable sanitary napkins to customers upon request Service to be available on all flights across Vistara network starting 8 March 2019 Part of ‘Vistara for Women’: A suite of services especially for women All-women crew to operate retro-themed flights on the #VistaraRetroJet between Delhi and Goa on Women’s Day, with crew… Read the full press release

Emirates and Dubai Future Accelerators announce launch of the sixth cohort of the Accelerators programme

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Cohort dedicated exclusively to addressing three challenges outlined by Emirates Seven teams will work with the airline over the next nine weeks Dubai, U.A.E., 2019-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates and Dubai Future Accelerators an initiative of Dubai Future Foundation have launched the sixth cohort of the Accelerators programme with an opening ceremony to welcome… Read the full press release

TravelClick extends its Guest Management Solutions (GMS) with the addition of Demand360 to its Campaign Advisor toolkit

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Hoteliers using TravelClick’s Guest Management Solutions and Demand360® can identify the most valuable time periods to run campaigns. NEW YORK, NY, 2019-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — TravelClick, an Amadeus company, today (March 5, 2019) announced it is extending its Guest Management Solutions (GMS) with the addition of Demand360 to its Campaign Advisor toolkit. Building… Read the full press release