SG Enable, Singapore Airlines and the Autism Resource Centre to feature designs by artists with special needs on SIA’s in-flight products

SINGAPORE, 2018-May-25 — /Travel PR News/ — SG Enable, Singapore Airlines (SIA) and the Autism Resource Centre (ARC) announced today their partnership to feature designs by artists with special needs on SIA’s in-flight products, starting with snack boxes to be launched in June 2018. The three organisations signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the Enabling… Read the full press release

Delta Hotels brand marks its European debut with the launch of Delta Hotels by Marriott Frankfurt Offenbach

  Delta Hotels Frankfurt Offenbach Introduces Effortless Simplicity to the Continent’s Business and Leisure Travellers Frankfurt, GERMANY, 2018-May-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Delta Hotels, part of Marriott International, today officially launched Delta Hotels by Marriott Frankfurt Offenbach marking the European debut of the hotel brand. The opening is a significant landmark in the global… Read the full press release

AVANI Hotels & Resorts introduces online check-in available prior to arrival

BANGKOK, Thailand, 2018-May-24 — /Travel PR News/ — AVANI Hotels & Resorts is pleased to offer the latest innovative convenience with online check-in available prior to arrival. Modern travellers who want to start exploring their destination as soon as possible can expedite the check-in process at any AVANI Hotels & Resorts property around the world. With… Read the full press release

Oakland International Airport TSA Pre✓® Local Enrollment Event, November 6th – 17th, 2017

Event:  Oakland International Airport TSA Pre✓® Local Enrollment Event Date:  November 6th – 17th, 2017 (Closed Saturday & Sunday) Time: Weekdays, 8am to 5pm Location: Oakland International Airport, Terminal 2 Check-in Lobby Oakland, Calif., 2018-May-24 — /Travel PR News/ — November 6, 2017: Oakland International Airport is inviting passengers to enroll on-site in the popular TSA Pre✓® expedited screening program during a temporary enrollment event… Read the full press release

Brand USA and Air New Zealand partner to host 60 travel professionals from Australia, and New Zealand for a MegaFam

DENVER, COLORADO, 2018-May-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Brand USA, in partnership with Air New Zealand, is set to host a MegaFam to the United States in August this year. The MegaFam will see 60 travel professionals from Australia, and New Zealand, experience seven fabulous nights in the USA. The participants will initially be split into… Read the full press release

Interstate Hotels & Resorts names industry guru, Mike Wylie, head of eCommerce

ARLINGTON, Va., 2018-May-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts, widely recognized in the hospitality field as the leader in hotel and resort management, is igniting its digital prowess by naming industry guru, Mike Wylie, head of eCommerce. “Hiring thought leaders such as Mike is a crucial strategy to give us a competitive… Read the full press release

Radisson Hospitality announces signing of Park Inn by Radisson Lusaka Longacres in Zambia

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-May-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hospitality AB, publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Sweden and part of Radisson Hotel Group, is adding a new territory to its expanding portfolio with the signing of Park Inn by Radisson Lusaka Longacres in Zambia. Radisson Hotel Group’s Africa portfolio consists of 83 hotels and more than 17,500 rooms… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces the opening of Nish Palas Istanbul as part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

CHICAGO, 2018-May-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Nish Palas Istanbul as part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt. The 45-room boutique hotel is located in Nişantaşı, one of Istanbul’s oldest and most exciting neighborhoods, and will mark the entry into Turkey for The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand. Once popular… Read the full press release

SilkAir to undergo a significant investment programme to upgrade its cabin products and be merged into SIA

SINGAPORE, 2018-May-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) regional wing, SilkAir, is to undergo a significant investment programme to upgrade its cabin products as part of a multi-year initiative that will ultimately see it merged into SIA. The programme will comprise investment of more than $100 million to upgrade the wholly owned subsidiary’s cabins… Read the full press release

easyJet announces new appointments to its Management Board

LONDON, UK, 2018-May-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Johan Lundgren, easyJet’s CEO, today announced five changes to the airline’s management board.  Four of these are new AMB roles and the new structure and new team is designed to enable easyJet to better deliver its strategy and drive the new initiatives announced today to accelerate its use… Read the full press release

Gatwick Airport announces UK’s first trial of end-to-end biometrics

Innovative biometric technology could simplify and speed up airport processes with self-boarding gates helping to reduce queues Security also improved as system reduces risk of human error 10,000 easyJet passengers set to take part in European flight trial LONDON, UK, 2018-May-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick Airport has today announced the UK’s first trial of… Read the full press release

Gatwick’s new passenger app won Mobile Innovation of the Year at the National Technology awards and Mobile App of the Year at the Real IT awards

Gatwick app wins Mobile Innovation of the Year and Mobile App of the Year Airport also picks up Cloud Project of the Year for its world first Flight Information System Awards herald start of Gatwick’s ‘digital transformation’ with wide range of passenger-facing digital innovations coming on stream soon LONDON, UK, 2018-May-22 — /Travel PR News/… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport selected as Bath City’s Football Club shirt sponsor for season 2018-2019

Bristol, UK, 2018-May-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Following the Bath City FC shirt sponsorship draw, in the TR Hayes Premier Lounge at Twerton Park on 16th May, Bath City Football Club are delighted to announce the winner of the draw was Bristol Airport. Nigel Scott, Business Development Director, Bristol Airport said: ‘We are delighted to… Read the full press release

British Airways signed up to the TSA Precheck programme

LONDON, UK, 2018-May-21 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways customers will benefit from shorter security queues, and more ‘me time’ in US airports now the airline has signed up to the TSA Precheck programme. Customers who are accepted under the US government scheme can use fast track security queues, and do not need to remove… Read the full press release

Alaska Airline takes next step in its sustainability journey and goal of reducing inflight waste through partnership with Lonely Whale

SEATTLE, 2018-May-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines and Lonely Whale today announced the airlines’ initiative to replace single-use, non-recyclable, plastic stir straws and citrus picks with sustainable alternatives in its airport lounges and on all domestic and international commercial flights starting July 16, 2018. The initiative is one of many in Alaska Airlines’ push for… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific Airways names Chris Kempis as Director Flight Operations

Chris Kempis will assume the position from mid-2018 HONG KONG, 2018-May-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today announced the appointment of Chris Kempis, currently General Manager Flying, as Director Flight Operations with effect from mid-2018.* He will oversee all aspects of the airline’s flight operations. Chris takes up the position after 25 years of… Read the full press release

Vancouver International Airport installs CHECKITXPRESS the world’s most accessible, efficient and intuitive self-bag drop unit

CHECKITXPRESS system will expedite processing times as YVR experiences busiest year yet Richmond, B.C., 2018-May-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (May 18, 2018), Vancouver International Airport’s (YVR) Innovative Travel Solutions(ITS) and Glidepath, one of the world’s leaders in airport baggage handling, celebrated the installation of the first CHECKITXPRESS self-bag drop unit at YVR.  CHECKITXPRESS is the world’s most… Read the full press release

Stagecoach announces new Director appointments to deliver business change programme within its UK Bus Division

New Business Change Director to be appointed Michelle Hargreaves and Darren Roe to take on new roles New UK Bus Managing Director appointments confirmed PERTH, Scotland, 2018-May-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Stagecoach has announced new Director appointments to help deliver a business change programme within its UK Bus Division. The innovative new programme is designed… Read the full press release

LATAM Airlines Group implements Amadeus Altéa Departure Control Flight Management

The Amadeus Altéa Departure Control Flight Management solution, designed to improve productivity and automate the load planning function, promotes improved operational efficiency and optimized fuel consumption Madrid, Spain, 2018-May-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Optimizing fuel consumption and maximizing operational performance are top priorities for airlines. Amadeus Altéa Departure Control Flight Management was designed to… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental to manage a new hotel in Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam, opening in 2020

HONG KONG, 2018-May-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced that it will manage a new hotel in Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam, scheduled to open in 2020. The property, which will be called Mandarin Oriental, Saigon, will form part of Union Square Saigon, a commercial building in the heart of the… Read the full press release

Marriott plans to open at least five additional hotels at Simon shopping centers across North America

From South Florida to Long Island, Marriott plans to open at least five additional hotels at Simon shopping centers across North America over the next several years BETHESDA, MD, and INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 2018-May-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International and Simon announced their plans to open at least five new hotels at Simon shopping… Read the full press release

Autograph Collection welcomes 5 African Pride Hotels in South Africa

Washington, D.C., , 2018-May-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Autograph Collection, Marriott International’s distinctive collection of thoughtfully designed independent hotels, today welcomed 5 African Pride Hotels to its global portfolio, marking the debut of the brand in South Africa. These hotels include, African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel, African Pride 15 On Orange Hotel, African Pride Mount Grace… Read the full press release

Autograph Collection Hotels welcomes its first hotel in Newport Beach with the opening of Lido House

With Newport Beach’s First Rooftop Bar, the Coastal Hotel Captures Spirit of the Community with Welcoming Beach House Vibe Autograph Collection Hotels Continues to Grow its Portfolio in the Golden State NEWPORT BEACH, Calif, 2018-May-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Autograph Collection Hotels, part of Marriott International, Inc., together with R.D. Olson Development today announced the… Read the full press release

Travix to connect directly to Lufthansa Group’s own NDC Offer & Order Management System

Lufthansa Group and Travix intensify longstanding partnership with joint approach on NDC under the Airline Group’s upcoming NDC Partner Programme  Travix customers will benefit from access to Lufthansa Group NDC Smart Offer Improved display of all Lufthansa Group offers on Travix’ brands CheapTickets, BudgetAir, Vliegwinkel, Vayama and Flugladen in all countries COLOGNE, Germany, 2018-May-18 —… Read the full press release

Registration now open for GBTA Conference 2018 Berlin in Partnership with VDR

Conference Coming to Berlin Alexandria, VA, 2018-May-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry – announced that registration is now open for GBTA Conference 2018 Berlin in Partnership with VDR. For the fifth straight year, GBTA joins its German partner association VDR –… Read the full press release

Emirates offers its signature Ramadan service for customers during the holy month

The airline will mark Eid Al Fitr celebrations on board with sweets for customers Dubai, UAE, 2018-May-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates will commence its signature Ramadan service for customers during the holy month, expected to begin on May 17th. Emirates’ Ramadan service consists of specially crafted iftar meals on board, relevant programming on its ice inflight… Read the full press release

Japan Airlines to establish a new low-cost carrier business for the international market

TOKYO, Japan, 2018-May-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) today announced the decision to establish a new low-cost carrier (LCC) business for the international market. As described in the FY2017-2020 JAL Group Medium Term Management Plan, the company looks to develop and cultivate new business opportunities. The new LCC business will specifically feature international routes… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Amman names Carlo Stragiotto as General Manager

Amman, Jordan, 2018-May-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Amman announces that Carlo Stragiotto has been appointed as General Manager of the luxurious 192-room Hotel in Amman, which provides the ideal home base to experience the capital and discover Jordan. Carlo’s interest in hospitality began with food and cooking back in the 1980s when he enrolled in… Read the full press release

Ascend Hotel Collection welcomes The BLVD Hotel in Costa Mesa, California

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-May-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The BLVD Hotel in Costa Mesa, Calif. is the latest hotel to join the Ascend Hotel Collection by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies. Known for inspiring individuality, the Ascend Hotel Collection is the first and largest global soft brand, featuring best-in-class unique, boutique and historic hotels… Read the full press release

Flughafen Zürich AG and Microsoft Switzerland partner for the digitalisation of THE CIRCLE

ZURICH, Switzerland, 2018-May-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Flughafen Zürich AG and Microsoft Switzerland have entered into a strategic partnership for digitalisation of THE CIRCLE. As well as maximum quality, convenience and efficiency, the partners aim to deliver a uniquely personalised digital experience to tenants, employees and guests at the airport’s new destination THE CIRCLE. The… Read the full press release