Spirit Airlines unveiled its specially-themed Airbus A321 featuring the beloved Disney character Dumbo

MIRAMAR, Fla., 2019-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines today (3/6/2019) unveiled its specially-themed Airbus A321 that features a larger-than-life image of the beloved Disney character Dumbo. The airline known for inspiring its Guests to take to the skies, is teaming up with Disney to celebrate the upcoming release of its live-action movie “Dumbo,”… Read the full press release

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brand USA announces the appointment of three new board members and the reappointment of one existing member to its board of directors

WASHINGTON, DC, USA, 2019-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Brand USA, the destination marketing organization for the United States, has announced the appointment of three new board members and the reappointment of one existing member to the Brand USA board of directors. Appointments to the Brand USA board of directors are made by the U.S. Secretary of… Read the full press release

British lifestyle brand Oliver Bonas opens its largest airport store at London Gatwick

The 82m2 North Terminal outlet offers womenswear, travel essentials and gifts The brand’s “growing presence in busy UK travel hubs makes it the perfect fit for Gatwick”, says Rachel Bulford, Gatwick Head of Retail LONDON, UK, 2019-Mar-06 — /Travel PR News/ — British lifestyle brand Oliver Bonas has launched a new store in London Gatwick’s North… Read the full press release

South African Airways (SAA) Voyager launches its own SAA Voyager Mobile Application

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA, 2019-Mar-06 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways (SAA) Voyager has launched its own SAA Voyager Mobile Application.  This means that the transactional experience for Voyager members is now in the palm of members’ hand with easy navigation whilst on the go. The current SAA Mobile App only displays a customer’s status… Read the full press release

ITB Berlin will devote an international platform to Technology, Tours & Activities (TTA) segment for the first time

High exhibitor demand – some 10,000 exhibiting companies from 181 countries and regions – Malaysia is the Official Partner Country – ITB to announce the launch of ITB India 2020 – New Technology, Tours & Activities segment – Also new: the ITB Virtual Reality Lab – ITB Berlin Convention: high-ranking international speakers – Environmental sustainability,… Read the full press release

British Airways launches a channel dedicated to award-winning and nominated films as part of its in-flight entertainment

LONDON, UK, 2019-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — To celebrate the 72nd British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) and the 91st Academy Awards ceremony (The Oscars), British Airways is launching a channel dedicated to award-winning and nominated films as part of its in-flight entertainment. The category, named Award Worthy, features films that collectively won eleven BAFTAs and… Read the full press release

Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur Join Hands with Amistad Partners

“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

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

SAS inspires travelers from around the world to visit Scandinavia with new campaign

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2019-Feb-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The new SAS campaign “Scandinavia Starts at Takeoff” is inspiring travelers from around the world to visit Scandinavia. Across four short films employees of SAS share what they love most about Scandinavia. “Scandinavia Starts at Takeoff” is the name and concept behind the new SAS campaign launched on… Read the full press release

ITB Berlin: First ITB Virtual Reality Lab to highlight the prospects for VR and AR in tourism

First ITB Virtual Reality Lab at the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show – In Hall 10.2 experts highlight the prospects for VR and AR in tourism and offer an insight into the latest technologies and projects – Visitors can explore ITB Berlin with Pokémon GO Berlin, Germany, 2019-Feb-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Virtual Reality instead of… Read the full press release

Japan Airlines introduces new champagne, wine and Japanese sake selection for First and Business Class on its international flights

Tokyo, Japan, 2019-Feb-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines is pleased to unveil its First and Business Class champagne, wine and Japanese sake selection, which will be served on its international flights. To highlight the carrier`s First Class selection, JAL will serve Salon 2007, a rare vintage champagne, to its First Class customers on international flights… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca to dedicate the month of March to women with special offers and promotions

Casablanca, Morocco, 2019-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — This March, Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca will honour women with a dedicated series of experiences. Discover a specially curated menu at signature restaurant Bleu on March 8, 2019 or pamper oneself with a special spa promotion throughout the entire month. The purpose of International Women’s Day is to celebrate women’s achievements… Read the full press release

VisitBritain and Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) to boost inbound tourism to Britain through digital campaign

National tourism agency VisitBritain has launched a digital campaign with Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) to boost inbound tourism to Britain. LONDON, UK, 2019-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The £150,000 campaign, which kicks off today, Friday 22 February, will run for five weeks in Denmark, Norway and Sweden, to promote travel to Britain and drive visitor… Read the full press release

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts marks the launch of its newest flagship in Hong Kong with the latest installment of its global Rosewood Regulars advertising campaign

HONG KONG , CHINA, 2019-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® today announces the launch of the latest installment of its signature global Rosewood Regulars advertising campaign, to mark the launch of its eagerly-anticipated newest global flagship in Hong Kong, the home of Rosewood Hotel Group. Developed in collaboration with Studio Dangin, as the… Read the full press release

Hamburg Airport introduces redesigned shopping experience from spring 2019

Redesigned airport shopping from spring 2019 / Heinemann Duty Free opens three sales spaces with new concepts Hamburg, Germany, 2019-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — A redesigned shopping experience awaits passengers at Hamburg Airport from spring 2019. Several shop spaces on the Passenger Pier in the airport’s security-controlled area are being remodelled. Hamburg-based company Gebr. Heinemann… Read the full press release

Discover the Cairngorms National Park campaign receives £40,000 VisitScotland Growth Fund

EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2019-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — A new campaign will showcase the Cairngorms National Park to the world with the support of VisitScotland. Discover the Cairngorms National Park, a campaign to inspire the international travel trade to list the UK’s largest National Park as a must visit destination, has received a £40,000 Growth… Read the full press release

Marriott International and Manchester United to create unforgettable moments for Marriott Bonvoy members

Members Of Marriott International’s Travel Programme, Marriott Bonvoy, Get Closer To The Action London, UK, 2019-Feb-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) and Manchester United (NYSE:MANU) today (02/20/2019) announced a multi-year marketing partnership, giving the 120 million members of the Marriott Bonvoy travel programme exclusive opportunities for once-in-a-lifetime Manchester United football experiences –… Read the full press release

The Luxury Collection showcases Paris through a short film featuring award-winning Chinese actress Zhou Dongyu

Award-Winning Actress Shares a New Perspective on Parisian Life, Specially Curated For Chinese Travelers Bethesda, MD, 2019-Feb-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The Luxury Collection®, part of Marriott International, Inc., today (02/20/2019) released an original short film featuring the brand’s newest Global Explorer, award-winning Chinese actress Zhou Dongyu. The film showcases Zhou in the French… Read the full press release

Marriott International introduces exclusive member benefits in Asia Pacific with Marriott Bonvoy travel program

Members and Families to Indulge Passions for Food, Music and Sports with Exclusive Benefits and VIP Access to Concerts to Meet Artists Like Maroon 5 HONG KONG, CHINA, 2019-Feb-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International today (02/21/2019) introduced exclusive member benefits in Asia Pacific. Marriott Bonvoy, the new brand name replacing the legacy loyalty… Read the full press release

Marriott International launches global marketing campaign introducing Marriott Bonvoy travel program

Expands Member Experiences through new Marketing Partnership with the World’s Most Recognizable Sports Team, Manchester United  Bethesda, MD, 2019-Feb-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International is launching a global marketing campaign introducing Marriott Bonvoy, the new name that replaces Marriott Rewards, The Ritz-Carlton Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG). The campaign celebrates Marriott Bonvoy… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental and leading luxury tour operator Abercrombie & Kent to provide guests with a variety of curated experiences

Hong Kong, China, 2019-Feb-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced an exclusive partnership with leading luxury tour operator Abercrombie & Kent to provide guests with a variety of curated experiences, when they stay at selected Mandarin Oriental hotels worldwide. Offers range from culinary tours and fashion insights to art, adventure and sport experiences. Each… Read the full press release

Preferred Hotels & Resorts launches new loyalty platform, I Prefer Alliance

Tokyu Hotels Co., Ltd. Serves as Inaugural Partner SINGAPORE, 2019-Feb-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, is pleased to announce the launch of I Prefer Alliance, an innovative new loyalty platform that allows independent hotels and regional hotel brands to extend full benefits of I Prefer Hotel Rewards… Read the full press release

Cairns Airport announces line-up of new food and beverage outlets in its new $55M upgraded T2 domestic terminal

Queensland, Australia, 2019-Feb-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Cairns Airport has announced the line-up of new food and beverage outlets that will go into the new $55M upgraded T2 domestic terminal with some great names in tow. The new line up boasts the very best in Australian food names as well as iconic local favourites including… Read the full press release

LVCVA and CTA partner with the Las Vegas Metro Chamber to advance business relationships from international business visitors coming to Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, 2019-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) and the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® have announced a partnership with the Las Vegas Metro Chamber that marks the next major step in demonstrating to the world that ‘Vegas Means Business’.  During the February 12 LVCVA Board of… Read the full press release