Category Archives: Travel Marketing

British Airways trials biometric technology in Orlando, Los Angeles, Miami and New York airports

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British Airways trials biometric technology in Orlando, Los Angeles, Miami and New York airports LONDON, 2018-Mar-12 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is trialling biometric technology to speed up boarding and arrivals processes in Orlando, Los Angeles, Miami and New York. Customers are breezing through new biometric boarding gates at Orlando International Airport, with… Read the full news article

George Best Belfast City Airport shortlisted in the ‘Under 4 Million Passenger’ category of the Routes Europe Marketing Awards

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George Best Belfast City Airport shortlisted in the ‘Under 4 Million Passenger’ category of the Routes Europe Marketing Awards BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2018-Mar-12 — /Travel PR News/ — George Best Belfast City Airport has once again been nominated for one of the world’s most prestigious aviation marketing awards – and completed an impressive awards shortlisting hat-trick… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways unveils further expansion plans and significant number of new destinations for 2018 – 2019 at ITB Berlin

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Qatar Airways unveils further expansion plans and significant number of new destinations for 2018 – 2019 at ITB Berlin Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, hits back at his neighbours for the illegal blockade on Qatar at ITB opening day press conference Brand-new exhibition stand unveiled at a ceremony attended… Read the full news article

Ryanair announces a total of 143 routes for its London winter 2018 schedule

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Ryanair announces a total of 143 routes for its London winter 2018 schedule DUBLIN, Ireland, 2018-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (7 Mar) launched its London winter 2018 schedule, with 142 routes in total, including 3 new London Stansted routes to Belfast, Edinburgh and Nantes, which will help deliver 24.5m customers… Read the full news article

Ryanair launches new routes from Bournemouth and Liverpool to Paphos as part of its Winter 2018 schedule

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Ryanair launches new routes from Bournemouth and Liverpool to Paphos as part of its Winter 2018 schedule DUBLIN, Ireland, 2018-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (6 Mar) launched new routes from Bournemouth and Liverpool to Paphos, which will operate twice weekly from the end of October, as part of its Winter… Read the full news article

Jet Airways introduces authentic ‘Filter Coffee’ on its select international flights from India

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Jet Airways introduces authentic ‘Filter Coffee’ on its select international flights from India Airline introduces South India’s favourite brew for the very first time in the world, on its flights to London, Amsterdam, Paris and Toronto Mumbai, 2018-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — In another global first, Jet Airways, India’s premier, full service international airline,… Read the full news article

HMSHost secures six-year contract extension to construct and re-concept dining offerings at Mineta San José International Airport

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SJC travelers to gain more international flavors, craft beer, and national favorites SAN JOSÉ , CA, 2018-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Silicon Valley airport travelers are set to gain several new places to eat well while on the move as global restaurateur HMSHost has secured a six-year contract extension valued at approximately $267 million…. Read the full news article

TravelClick expands relationship with Google to enable hoteliers to drive more direct bookings and revenue

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Partnership Gives Hotels an Edge with Early Access to New Beta Products and Unique Data NEW YORK, 2018-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — TravelClick, a leading global provider of data and revenue-generating solutions for hoteliers, today (March 6, 2018) announced the Company’s expanded relationship with longtime partner Google to enable hoteliers to drive more direct bookings… Read the full news article

Emirates highlights the integral role played by its female employees through a special video

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Dubai, UAE, 2018-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Emirates is highlighting the integral role played by its female employees through a special video which documents the breadth and diversity of the operational and technical roles performed by women in the Group. The video gives the audience a behind the… Read the full news article

Tennis star Kyle Edmund announced as new ‘British Airways Ambassador’

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Tennis star Kyle Edmund announced as new ‘British Airways Ambassador’ LONDON, 2018-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has today (March 05, 2018) announced a new partnership with tennis star, Kyle Edmund. The 23 year-old who was recently a semi-finalist at the Australian Open, has also today been officially ranked as number one in Britain…. Read the full news article

British Airways adds a new collection of Oscars and BAFTAs award-winning films to its in-flight entertainment system

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British Airways adds a new collection of Oscars and BAFTAs award-winning films to its in-flight entertainment system LONDON, 2018-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — To celebrate the 90th Academy Awards ceremony (the Oscars) yesterday, and the British Academy Film Awards (the BAFTAs) last month, British Airways has added a collection of award-winning films to a… Read the full news article

British Airways unveils its brand-new World Traveller Plus and World Traveller seats

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British Airways unveils its brand-new World Traveller Plus and World Traveller seats New World Traveller Plus and World Traveller cabins at Gatwick 50 per cent larger entertainment screens with swipe control Six-way adjustable headrests and leg and footrests in World Traveller Plus USB sockets at every seat LONDON, 2018-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — British… Read the full news article

Lufthansa Group adds low-price “best fares” to its air travel product range via direct distribution and NDC booking channels

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Lufthansa Group to launch action next month offering lower fares for its own distribution channels and to Direct Connect partners.  Lufthansa Group to offer lower prices for long-haul seat reservations on NDC booking channels from April onwards. Customers of Direct Connect partners to enjoy additional mileage credits.  COLOGNE, Germany, 2018-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ —… Read the full news article

Lufthansa Group to present interactive travel experiences at the International Tourism Fair Berlin

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Lufthansa Group to present interactive travel experiences at the International Tourism Fair Berlin Lufthansa Group present in hall 25, booth 156 across three floors with aug-mented and virtual reality as well as 3D projections Experience Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa, SWISS and Miles & More across 614 square meters COLOGNE, Germany, 2018-Mar-08 — /Travel… Read the full news article

Eagle Creek to donate packH2O water pack to people in Puerto Rico through its annual “Buy a Bag, Change a Life” campaign

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Eagle Creek to donate packH2O water pack to people in Puerto Rico through its annual “Buy a Bag, Change a Life” campaign For every duffel, backpack or luggage purchased on eaglecreek.com during the month of March, a packH2O water backpack will be purchased to make water more accessible to a family in need* San Diego, CA, 2018-Mar-07… Read the full news article

Marriott International to provide the ultimate home court as the Official Hotel Partner for the NCAA® championships

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Marriott International to provide the ultimate home court as the Official Hotel Partner for the NCAA® championships Bethesda, MD, 2018-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International is readying its game face for the second year as the Official Hotel Partner across all 90 NCAA® championships. This month tips off March Madness®, with the Men’s Final Four® in San Antonio… Read the full news article

Marriott International named Publicis Groupe’s SapientRazorfish and Spark Foundry as its global media agency

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Key Attributes of Selection Included Global Scale, Innovative Approach and Focus on Performance  Bethesda, MD, 2018-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International announced today (03/06/2018) it has appointed Publicis Groupe’s SapientRazorfish and Spark Foundry as its global media agency of record to oversee all media planning and purchasing. The collaboration with Publicis Groupe will… Read the full news article

IHG to transform guest experience at its European hotels with bold new designs for Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts

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IHG to transform guest experience at its European hotels with bold new designs for Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts IHG® joins forces with Conran and Partners to shake up business travel across Europe BERLIN, GERMANY, 2018-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today (05 MARCH 2018)… Read the full news article

McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Vancouver Airport announces the start of construction on Phase II

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Richmond, B.C., 2018-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — After welcoming nearly ten million shoppers since opening in July 2015, the award-winning McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Vancouver Airport is announcing the start of construction on Phase II. Scheduled to open in Spring 2019, Phase II will deliver 84,000 square feet of additional retail space and up to… Read the full news article

Radisson Hotel Group™ introduces a refreshed loyalty program, Radisson Rewards™

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A new brand identity, a new global brand architecture and a new name to help associate member benefits with consumer facing brands BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Mar-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The newly rebranded Radisson Hotel Group™ introduces a refreshed loyalty program, Radisson Rewards™, replacing Club Carlson SM. Radisson Rewards will align with the hotel group’s new… Read the full news article

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group rebrands to Radisson Hotel Group

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Mar-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group announces its rebranding to Radisson Hotel Group, effective immediately, at the International Hotel Investment Forum (IHIF) in Berlin. The new identity leverages the powerful, international brand equity of the Radisson name to drive awareness in the marketplace, increase marketing efficiency across the global portfolio and offer… Read the full news article

Singapore Tourism Board and Cruise Lines International Association partner to boost cruising industry in Southeast Asia

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New 3-year partnership between Singapore Tourism Board and Cruise Lines International Association is the first of its kind in the Asia-Pacific region. Fort Lauderdale, 2018-Mar-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the cruise industry’s global trade organisation, announced a new three-year partnership today (5 March… Read the full news article

Multi Country Multi City Travel Roadshow @ India, Australia & Middle East

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Quality matters than Quantity in Tourism Industry BANGALORE, India, 2018-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — International Travel Roadshow (ITR) opens its 2018 Calendar targeting Top 3 Luxury Travel Markets in the World. Yes. ITR 2018 is Scheduled in Australia (Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane), India (5 Cities) and Middle East (Dubai & Doha). ITR is the… Read the full news article

Hyatt announceS extension of the World of Hyatt loyalty program to the home sharing space

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Through Oasis, World of Hyatt members can earn and redeem points at hand-picked homes from Uruguay to Italy CHICAGO, 2018-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) today (March 1, 2018) announced an industry-leading extension of the World of Hyatt loyalty program to the home sharing space. Effective today, members can now earn and redeem World of… Read the full news article

Qantas trials new dining choices to increase hydration and help reduce jetlag on its Perth to London route

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SYDNEY, 2018-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Healthy poke bowls and a herbal tea designed especially for Qantas, are among the new dining choices on Qantas’ new 787 Dreamliner Perth to London menus to increase hydration and help reduce jetlag. The airline’s Creative Director of Food, Beverage & Service Neil Perry said the new menus combined… Read the full news article

BookingPal est fier d’annoncer qu’il a démarré une opération en France

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PARIS, 2018-Mar-02 — /Travel PR News/ — En tant que l’un des plus grands réseaux de distribution de location de vacances au monde, BookingPal continue de s’étendre à l’international. “En raison de la forte demande des gestionnaires immobiliers français et des agences intéressées par les services de distribution, BookingPal est fier d’annoncer qu’il a démarré une… Read the full news article

World Travel Awards: Middle East Gala Ceremony to be held in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE on 19th April 2018

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LONDON, 2018-Mar-02 — /Travel PR News/ — World Travel Awards (WTA) has revealed its Middle East Gala Ceremony will be hosted in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates (UAE) on 19th April 2018. The red-carpet ceremony heralds the opening leg of the WTA Grand Tour 2018 – a search for the finest travel and tourism organisations in the world. The… Read the full news article

Choice Hotels highlights the benefits of booking direct with the launch of The “Badda Book. Badda Boom.” campaign

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New Creative Follows Successful 2017 Ads that Drove Consumers to Book Direct ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Mar-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, launched new ads reminding travelers that there’s an easy way to plan and book hotel stays, and find the lowest hotel rates guaranteed…. Read the full news article

AC Hotels by Marriott® launches its “Unpacked” creative campaign

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Targeted toward design-minded, entrepreneurial travelers, the striking new brand platform demonstrates the thought and nuance that goes into every aspect of an AC Hotels stay Bethesda, MD, 2018-Mar-02 — /Travel PR News/ — AC Hotels by Marriott®, the entrepreneurial lifestyle brand from Marriott International, Inc., today announced the debut of its “Unpacked” creative campaign. The… Read the full news article

TravelClick launches Campaign Advisor on the its Guest Management Solutions (GMS) platform

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Hotels Can Now Maximize Bookings by Intelligently Optimizing Email Marketing NEW YORK, 2018-Mar-02 — /Travel PR News/ — TravelClick, a leading global provider of data and revenue-generating solutions for hoteliers, today announced the launch of Campaign Advisor on the Company’s Guest Management Solutions (GMS) platform. Powered by data from billions of customer touchpoints across the entire guest journey,… Read the full news article