Gatwick wins three awards at the AOA Annual Conference

World first waste plant also wins ‘Best Solution’ Gatwick’s airfield safety team wins ‘Best Overall Campaign’ Awards come days after Gatwick wins Airport of Year at National Transport Awards LONDON, UK, 2017-Nov-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The trade body representing airports – the Airports Operators Association – awarded Gatwick ‘Best Airport’ on Monday, in a… Read the full press release

Ian Clarke appointed Chief Financial Officer of the Greater Toronto Airports Authority

TORONTO, Canada, 2017-Nov-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Howard Eng, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA), announced today that Mr. Ian Clarke, CA, FCA, ICD.D has been appointed to the position of Chief Financial Officer of the GTAA effective immediately. Mr. Clarke had been serving as the GTAA’s interim… Read the full press release

British Airways sponsors the inaugural Run Gatwick event taking place on Sunday May 13, 2018

LONDON, UK, 2017-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has today announced that it will be headline sponsor of the inaugural Run Gatwick event, an exciting new road race taking place on Sunday May 13, 2018. British Airways unveiled its sponsorship with a photoshoot with women’s marathon world record holder Paula Radcliffe. Paula, who is… Read the full press release

Amy Weinberg joins Hyatt as senior vice president, World of Hyatt loyalty program

CHICAGO, 2017-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) today announced that Hyatt has selected Amy Weinberg as senior vice president, World of Hyatt loyalty program. Weinberg joins Hyatt today and reports to Mark Vondrasek, executive vice president, global head of loyalty and new business platforms. In this role, Weinberg will direct Hyatt’s global World… Read the full press release

The Ascend Hotel Collection welcomed 13 new hotels in October

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2017-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The Ascend Hotel Collection has been on an impressive growth trajectory with 13 new hotels joining the collection in October. As the world’s first and largest soft brand and part of the Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) portfolio of brands, the Ascend Hotel Collection is expected to have one of its… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific treats Hong Kong and Macau senior residents to 25% discount on all flights

25% off flights for Hong Kong and Macau residents aged 65 and over until 23 March 2018 HONG KONG, 2017-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — From today until 21 November 2017, Hong Kong and Macau residents aged 65 and over will enjoy a 25% discount on all flights departing on or before 23 March 2018. The… Read the full press release

VisitEngland 2018 Awards for Excellence now open for applications

Celebrating the best of English tourism, applications are now open for the VisitEngland 2018 Awards for Excellence LONDON, 2017-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Now in its 29th year, the awards laud the very finest in English tourism, promoting best practice and raising the bar in customer service. VisitEngland Director Andrew Stokes said: “These awards honour… Read the full press release

Tom Kelly appointed to the board of Shannon Group plc.

Tom Kelly appointed to the board of Shannon Group plc.   Shannon, Ireland, 2017-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chairman, CEO and management of Shannon Group plc have today (01 November 2017) welcomed the appointment of Tom Kelly, CEO, AerCap Ireland, to the board of Shannon Group plc. Mr Kelly has been appointed by… Read the full press release

Wizz Air implements the new cabin bag policy

NO MORE HAND LUGGAGE FEES BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2017-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, introduced the new cabin bag policy, allowing all passengers to travel with one piece of bigger hand luggage free of charge. Passengers will automatically be entitled to travel with one piece… Read the full press release

Ethiopian Airlines takes delivery of its first Boeing 787-9

Ethiopian is the first airline in Africa to operate the 787-9 Dreamliner carries much-needed medical equipment and supplies to Ethiopia ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, 2017-Nov-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Ethiopian Airlines celebrated the delivery of the carrier’s first Boeing 787-9. Ethiopian is leasing the Dreamliner through an agreement with AerCap. Ethiopian’s newest… Read the full press release

The Calgary Airport Authority celebrates first anniversary of its new International Terminal at YYC Calgary International Airport

The Calgary Airport Authority is delighted to be celebrating a year operating the new International Terminal Calgary, Alberta, 2017-Nov-01 — /Travel PR News/ — On October 31, 2017, The Calgary Airport Authority celebrates a year since the opening of its new International Terminal at YYC Calgary International Airport. Since opening to the world, this terminal alone… Read the full press release

SITA appointed to deliver the most advanced airport experience at Istanbul New Airport

SITA will deliver the most advanced airport experience when the world’s largest airport opens in 2018. Geneva, Switzerland, 2017-Nov-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Istanbul New Airport, one of the world’s most ambitious airport projects, has appointed global IT provider SITA to bring the region’s most advanced airport to life. SITA will deliver a wide range… Read the full press release

Brussels Airport: International Duty Free wins the Mercurius award for its “The Belgian Chocolate House” concept

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2017-Nov-01 — /Travel PR News/ — This year International Duty Free (IDF) wins the Mercurius award with the innovative concept “The Belgian Chocolate House”. This prestigious award is reserved for the most successful store concept and is presented by the sector organisation Comeos each year. Currently there are nine stores in Belgium and Luxembourg,… Read the full press release

Massport honors its former Director of External Affairs Thomas J. Butler with the opening of beautiful new park

BOSTON, MA, 2017-Nov-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Governor Charlie Baker, Mayor Marty Walsh and local elected officials today joined Massport and the family of the late Thomas J. Butler, former Director of External Affairs at Massport and true son of South Boston, to celebrate the opening of the Thomas J. Butler Freight Corridor and Memorial… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels announces its first upscale Cambria hotel in Baltimore; scheduled to open by the end of 2018

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2017-Nov-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, signed an agreement with Sandalwood Management and KPG Hotels to develop its first upscale Cambria hotel in Baltimore. The 14-story, 144-room hotel, originally known as the American Building, was the first office building constructed following the Great Baltimore Fire in… Read the full press release

Gatwick Airport to host its biggest ever Jobs Fair on Wednesday 15 November at the Arora Hotel in Crawley

Biggest ever Jobs Fair with more than 1,000 new jobs Employers from across the airport include retailers, airlines and their handling agents New online portal launch provides access to cross-campus Gatwick airport jobs LONDON, UK, 2017-Oct-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick Airport is hosting its biggest ever Jobs Fair with more than 40 employers scheduled… Read the full press release

Dolphin’s CRM technology to streamline business processes and improve customer communication of Infinity & Beyond Travel and Full Circle

LONDON, 2017-Oct-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Infinity & Beyond Travel and Full Circle roll out Dolphin’s CRM technology to streamline business processes and improve customer communication. Offering tailor-made itineraries to world-wide destinations, Infinity & Beyond Travel has chosen to use the Dolphin system to maintain a customer base and keep a centralised record of enquiries… Read the full press release

Katie Diederichs winner of UNWTO Travel Competition

The competition is part of the celebrations of the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development 2017 The travellers’ competition closed with 2,400 submissions and one lucky winner: Katie Diederichs, who will be embarking on an unforgettable trip across six different countries to tell the world how tourism can make a positive change.   MADRID, SPAIN, 2017-Oct-31… Read the full press release

IATA calls on the Philippines to maximize the economic and social benefits that aviation can bring to the country

MANILA, Philippines, 2017-Oct-31 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the government of the Philippines to maximize the economic and social benefits that aviation can bring to the development of the country by (1) addressing airport infrastructure deficiencies in Manila, (2) abandoning proposals for increased taxation on aviation and (3)… Read the full press release

CDP climate change report 2017: Lufthansa Group earns leadership status in the global ranking

COLOGNE, Germany, 2017-Oct-30 — /Travel PR News/ — External experts and organizations regularly assess the Lufthansa Group with regard to responsible actions. In the climate change report 2017 of the international charitable rating organization CDP, published today, the Lufthansa Group achieved leadership status in the global ranking with the climate score “A-” (last year: “B”)…. Read the full press release

Oman Air Cargo launches new 100% Cloud-based Cargo ERP Solution, powered by SmartKargo

Airline to Leverage Real-time Data and Shipment Visibility to Drive Operational Excellence and Customer Service Muscat, Oman, 2017-Oct-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air Cargo, one of the most innovative and fast growing air cargo carriers, announced today that it has launched its new 100% Cloud-based Cargo ERP Solution, implemented by SmartKargo, the world’s most… Read the full press release

Delta Hotels by Marriott’s GreenSTAY program marks 100,000 trees planted in Alberta and starts on the next 100,000 in Niagara Ontario

Program marks the planting of 100,000 trees in Alberta and begins next phase of planting in Niagara Ontario Mississauga, ON, 2017-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — In only 32 months, Delta Hotels by Marriott, in partnership with WEARTH, has to date helped Delta hotel guests to plant more than 100,000 trees in conserved lands across Alberta, Canada through the hotels’… Read the full press release

Marriott International opens Four Points by Sheraton Arusha, The Arusha Hotel in Tanzania

Tanzania, 2017-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — POINT 1: Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced the opening of Four Points by Sheraton Arusha, The Arusha Hotel, marking the debut of the brand into Tanzania. Founded in 1894, The Arusha Hotel, has emerged as a city landmark playing host to many dignitaries and well known personalities over… Read the full press release

ACI World selects Halifax Stanfield International Airport as Host for the inaugural ASQ Forum and Customer Excellence Global Summit

Nova Scotia, Canada, 2017-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports Council International (ACI) World has selected Halifax Stanfield International Airport as Host for the inaugural Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Forum and Customer Excellence Global Summit, to be held in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada from September 9-13, 2018. “ACI is delighted that Halifax Stanfield will be the… Read the full press release

DFW Airport opens a $10.4 million sports training complex; a first of its kind at an airport

Six-time NBA All-Star Jermaine O’Neal’s Drive Nation opens for tournaments, training DALLAS, TX, 2017-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) Airport is the first airport in the United States to offer a high-tech sports training complex for top-tier athletes and customers as part of its growing portfolio of commercial developments. Six-time NBA All-Star Jermaine O’Neal founded… Read the full press release

O’Hare International Airport welcomes DHL’s new $10 million global gateway facility

Chicago, IL, 2017-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Mayor Rahm Emanuel today joined DHL, the leading international express services provider, for the opening of its new $10 million global gateway facility at O’Hare International Airport. To grow its thriving global air network, DHL has selected Chicago’s new state-of-the-art northeast cargo campus at O’Hare, which is on… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific recognised for its capabilities in handling high-value, time-sensitive pharmaceutical products

Certification recognises the carrier’s capabilities in handling high-value, time-sensitive pharmaceutical products HONG KONG, 2017-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific has become the first airline in Hong Kong to be awarded IATA CEIV Pharma Certification, a globally-recognised pharmaceutical product handling accreditation. The certification underlines the carrier’s capabilities in the treatment and transportation of high-value, time-sensitive… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific holds successful second annual Hackathon competition

Tech-savvy, business-minded youngsters battle it out to create solutions to enhance the airline’s customer experience HONG KONG, 2017-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Innovation was the name of the game at the second Cathay Pacific 24-hour Hackathon, which was successfully held this past weekend at the airline’s headquarters at Hong Kong International Airport. The competition was… Read the full press release

RoomIt by CWT adds Expedia Affiliate Network to its available supply

Bellevue, WA, 2017-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — RoomIt by CWT, the new hotel distribution division of Carlson Wagonlit Travel, the leading global travel management company, today announces a new agreement with Expedia Affiliate Network (EAN), a brand within the Expedia group. This agreement will make rates and availabilities for EAN supply available to RoomIt and… Read the full press release

Premier Holidays provides its top-selling travel agents with educational to Jersey

A GROUP OF PREMIER’S TOP-SELLING AGENTS ENJOY THE ISLAND BREAK Cambridge, United Kingdom, 2017-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Premier Holidays treated a group of its top-selling travel agents to an educational to Jersey to experience the island break. Over the three days, the 11 agents from Central England Co-operative Travel explored the width and breadth… Read the full press release