Category Archives: Travel Management

British Airways welcomes its first Cabin Crew Apprentices to mark the start of National Apprenticeship Week

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British Airways welcomes its first ever Cabin Crew Apprentices this week The airline is also taking on almost 50 former Monarch Engineering Apprentices Seven apprenticeship programmes are now open for applications LONDON, UK, 2019-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — To mark the start of National Apprenticeship Week, British Airways is welcoming its first Cabin Crew Apprentices… Read the full press release

British Airways unveiled British European Airways (BEA) design for its heritage liveries series to mark its centenary

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A319, reg G-EUPJ, arrived at Heathrow this morning in British European Airways colours The aircraft will fly domestic and European routes, heading first to Manchester British Airways is painting selected aircraft in heritage designs to mark its centenary LONDON, UK, 2019-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways today (March 4, 2019) unveiled the second in… Read the full press release

British Airways marked International Wheelchair Day by upgrading a number of customers to Club World (Business)

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LONDON, UK, 2019-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways celebrated International Wheelchair Day by upgrading a number of customers on long-haul flights from its World Traveller cabin (economy) to Club World (Business). The gestures are part of the airline’s #BAMagic100 campaign; British Airways’ commitment to mark its Centenary year with 100 acts of kindness. The… Read the full press release

British Airways revealed iconic Landor design for its heritage liveries series to mark its centenary

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The iconic Landor design will be the next heritage livery to take to the skies on a Boeing 747 Aircraft landed in Dublin earlier this week to be painted and will return to Heathrow later in the month Aircraft is the third in a series of heritage liveries flying as part of British Airways’ centenary… Read the full press release

World champion cyclist Sir Chris Hoy helped boost funds for British Airways’ Flying Start charity initiative in support of Comic Relief

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LONDON, UK, 2019-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Scotland’s multi-Olympic gold medallist and world champion cyclist Sir Chris Hoy helped boost British Airways’ Flying Start fund-raising initiative on behalf of Comic Relief when he visited the airline’s engineering hangar at Glasgow Airport. Sir Chris, who won six Olympic gold medals and 11 World championship medals… Read the full press release

George Best Belfast City Airport welcomes Loganair’s five-times weekly service to Carlisle Lake District Airport

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BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2019-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Loganair has announced it will commence its five-times weekly service from George Best Belfast City Airport to Carlisle Lake District Airport on 4th July 2019. The airline will connect Northern Ireland with Cumbria and the Lake District, which attracts 45 million visitors each year. Katy Best, Commercial Director… Read the full press release

CDA releases schedule of career fairs for 2019

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CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) today released a schedule of career fairs it will host throughout the City of Chicago in 2019. A series of citywide career fairs will help connect residents with job and career opportunities powered by O’Hare and Midway International Airports. The 2019 career… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to increase number of weekly flights on its popular routes to South Africa from July 2019

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The award-winning airline will increase weekly flights to Johannesburg to 21 by the end of October 2019 Passengers will also see an increase in flights to the popular holiday destination of Cape Town, which will increase from seven to 10 a week from 27 October 2019 DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to unveil its enhanced Economy Class product at ITB Berlin 2019

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The exhibition, taking place from 6-10 March 2019, will showcase the airline’s latest product developments, innovative technology and design Visitors to ITB Berlin are invited to Qatar Airways’ stand to experience the airline’s world-renowned hospitality DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to announce that it will unveil its enhanced… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines to begin service to Hawaii on March 17, 2019

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Flights between both Oakland and San Jose, Calif., and the Islands, now available for purchase through March 5 for as low as $49 one-way. Interisland service to begin April 28 between Honolulu and Kahului (Maui), and May 12 between Honolulu and Kona, now available for purchase through March 5 for as low as $29 one-way…. Read the full press release

Executive Announcement at Absolute Hotel Services India Regional Office

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MUMBAI, India, 2019-Mar-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Mr. Sameer Dharkar Managing Director Absolute Hotel Services, Indian subcontinent & Middle East, is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. Rajendra Joshi as Operations Manager effective March 2019. He will be responsible for the support and oversight of operations, along with pre-opening transition of new properties under… Read the full press release

Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur Join Hands with Amistad Partners

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“A heritage hotel with conference facilities and an Indoor Courtyard, close to Pavilion and Twin Towers” LONDON, UK, 2019-Mar-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Known as the crown jewel of Royale Chulan Hotels and Resorts, Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur join hands with Amistad Partners, a UK-based global hotel representation company. Royale Chulan is a luxurious… Read the full press release

Gekko Group Joins Amistad Partners’ Luxury Hotel Portfolio

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LONDON, UK, 2019-Mar-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Amistad Partners is happy to announce that we are joining hands with one of the leading brands in hospitality and gastronomy industries, the Gekko Group. Having a rich portfolio of real estates, gastronomy, hotels, and events, Gekko Group has been constantly expanding its brand since 2016. The… Read the full press release

Emirates Skywards recognized for ‘Excellence in Management’ at the Loyalty Awards 2019

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Recognition for the programme’s industry-first dynamic upgrade rewards and Cash+Miles offers Close to 1.5 billion miles redeemed by members Dubai, U.A.E., 2019-Feb-28 — /Travel PR News/ — For the second consecutive year, Emirates Skywards, the loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, was presented with the accolade for ‘Excellence in Management’ at the Loyalty Awards 2019… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels announces the opening of the WoodSpring Suites Indianapolis – Zionsville

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Extended-Stay Brand Opens Fifth Hotel Near Hoosier State Capital ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Feb-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, in collaboration with Loftus Robinson, announced the opening of the WoodSpring Suites Indianapolis – Zionsville. Located at 6007 Perry Worth Road, the new hotel is the fifth WoodSpring Suites… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti launches a new kids’ activity program, Mini Maasai Adventure

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From Tinga Tinga paintings to shield-making and sound safaris, Serengeti Safari Lodge reveals new, educational kids’ activity program Serengeti, Tanzania, 2019-Feb-28 — /Travel PR News/ — As the home of bucket-list adventure, Serengeti National Park draws travellers from around the world to witness unrivalled, up-close wildlife sightings that captivate every age of safari-goer. And now,… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai announces promotion of Even Cai to Director of Marketing

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Shanghai, China, 2019-Feb-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai recently promoted Even Cai to Director of Marketing. Even committed herself to hospitality as she acquired a Master Degree in Hotel and Tourism Management from Hong Kong Polytechnic University, further to her undergraduate study in Airline Management from Shanghai University of Engineering Science. Born and raised in Shanghai,… Read the full press release

Rachid Hanbali’s exhibition showcasing the beauty of Morocco at Four Seasons Resort Marrakech

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To start the year in style, art lovers are invited to discover the new Rachid Hanbali’s exhibition showcasing the beauty of Morocco Marrakech, Morocco, 2019-Feb-28 — /Travel PR News/ — To celebrate his artistic return to Morocco, the painter Rachid Hanbali takes over Four Seasons Resort Marrakech. Originally from Morocco and now living between London and… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva announces Il Lago Restaurant’s recently-confirmed Michelin star

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Geneva, Switzerland, 2019-Feb-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Il Lago Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva has just had its star confirmed by the Michelin Guide. “Il Lago’s recently-confirmed Michelin star delights us all the more because it rewards the work and know-how that our team brings to bear on a daily basis and without which we… Read the full press release

IHG announces the opening of seven more Holiday Inn Express hotels in India from the IHG-SAMHI partnership

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Denham, United Kingdom, 2019-Feb-28 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today (27 FEBRUARY 2019) announced the opening of seven more Holiday Inn Express hotels from the IHG-SAMHI partnership. The hotels are spread across some of the key cities in India, including, Pune, Hyderabad, Nashik, Ahmedabad… Read the full press release

Travelzoo’s #GreenAmbassador initiative earns highly positive reaction from its members in China

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SHANGHAI and BERLIN, 2019-Feb-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelzoo® (NASDAQ: TZOO), a global publisher of exclusive offers and experiences for members, has seen a highly positive reaction from its members in China to the company’s #GreenAmbassador initiative. The #GreenAmbassador is the first in a series of initiatives to be launched by Travelzoo as part of its new Global Sustainability Campaign to champion… Read the full press release

‘PATA Human Capacity Building Programme’ with the theme Risk Mitigation and Crisis Recovery Management from April 17-18, 2019 in Sabah, Malaysia

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BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2019-Feb-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Risk Mitigation and Crisis Recovery Management will be the theme of the upcoming ‘PATA Human Capacity Building Programme’ in Sabah, Malaysia. Hosted by the Sabah Tourism Board (STB), the two-day intensive workshop will be held on April 17-18, 2019 at the Marriott Hotel Kota Kinabalu. “Global economic losses… Read the full press release

Basque Culinary Center and UNWTO to co-organize the 5th UNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism in San Sebastián, Spain, 2-3 May 2019

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Madrid, Spain, 2019-Feb-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Basque Culinary Center (BCC) are co-organizing the 5th UNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism, on 2-3 May 2019 in San Sebastián, Spain. The Forum is supported by the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism of Spain, the Basque Government, the Provincial… Read the full press release

IATA at AVSEC World conference in Miami: stakeholders must focus on global standards, information-sharing, risk-based analysis and emerging threats to secure aviation

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Miami, FL, 2019-Feb-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on industry and governments to work together more closely to keep aviation secure in the face of evolving security threats and the forecast doubling of passenger demand to reach 8.2 billion by 2037. “Flying is secure. But keeping it that way… Read the full press release

Belfast City Airport announces deadline for entries in search for Northern Ireland’s Best Small Visitor Attraction

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BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2019-Feb-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Attractions and experiences have until Friday 1st March to enter the search for Northern Ireland’s Best Small Visitor Attraction – a competition which will offer the winner a prize of £30,000 free marketing support and brand visibility at George Best Belfast City Airport. Launched by the airport… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways partners with IATA to promote greater gender diversification in the aviation industry

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Airline committed to supporting IATA’s Diversity and Inclusion Awards for the next ten years DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Feb-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is proud to partner with The International Air Transport Association (IATA) for the launch of the ‘IATA Diversity & Inclusion Awards’, which promote greater gender diversification in the aviation industry. The… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways launches bespoke training programme focused on preventing illegal wildlife trafficking

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Qatar Airways strengthens its commitment to fighting wildlife crime DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Feb-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has launched an industry-leading training programme focused on preventing illegal wildlife trafficking. The bespoke e-learning package, developed by Qatar Airways to enhance employee awareness regarding the illegal trafficking of wildlife, is targeted at those roles within the… Read the full press release

New Christian Moerlein Malt House Taproom opens at CVG

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Erlanger, Ky., 2019-Feb-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (February 26, 2019), the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), Christian Moerlein Brewing Company and HMSHost celebrated the grand opening of the new Christian Moerlein Malt House Taproom at CVG. The more than 1,600 square-foot full-service restaurant and bar is operated by global restaurateur HMSHost in Concourse A… Read the full press release

Adina Apartment Hotel Melbourne Northbank unveils new look following a multi-million-dollar refurbishment

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New South Wales, Australia, 2019-Feb-27 — /Travel PR News/ — TFE Hotels’ Adina Apartment Hotel Melbourne Northbank has unveiled a stunning new look following a multi-million-dollar refurbishment. Located in Melbourne’s CBD, the Adina Melbourne Northbank has been thoughtfully designed with the modern traveller in mind. In true Melbourne style, a playful combination of historical décor and… Read the full press release

Qantas launches new three times weekly service between Melbourne and Queenstown

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA, 2019-Feb-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas will launch new seasonal flights direct from Melbourne to Queenstown to meet the growing number of Australians seeking winter holidays in New Zealand over the peak ski season*. Between 21 June and 27 August 2019, Qantas will operate three services per week between Melbourne and Queenstown with… Read the full press release