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Manchester Airport’s Community Trust Fund to support sixteen organisations in Cheshire and Greater Manchester with more than £25,000 in grants

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Latest quarterly meeting sees 16 organisations benefit from grants Manchester Airport’s Community Trust Fund is celebrating its 25th year, with more than £3.5m donated so far Among beneficiaries are allotments, junior football clubs and scout groups For more information or to apply for a grant see: www.manchesterairport.co.uk/community Manchester, UK, 2022-Aug-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Sixteen… Read the full press release

Fairmont and Make-A-Wish launch new global program, Wishes Start Here

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Fairmont will grant more than 500 wishes and donate €1 million in charitable support over the next three years Paris, France, 2022-Jun-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is excited to announce its first global partnership with Make-A-Wish®, after nearly two decades of working closely together at multiple locations across Canada, the United States, Europe and the… Read the full press release

Aberdeen International Airport announces new charity partners Kayleigh’s Wee Stars and We Too

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Aberdeen, UK, 2022-Apr-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Aberdeen International Airport is delighted to announce Kayleigh’s Wee Stars and We Too as its new charity partners. In December charities were asked to get in touch with the north-east’s major transport hub to put their organisation forward for a potential partnership. A staff vote at the… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Houston to host Celebrity H-Town Chefs Against Cancer on May 4, 2022

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Houston’s top chefs return to premier event after two-year hiatus Houston, U.S.A., 2022-Apr-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Following a two-year hiatus, Four Seasons Hotel Houston will again play host to Celebrity H-Town Chefs Against Cancer, one of the city’s premier philanthropy events. Taking place on May 4, 2022 in the Hotel’s new Grand Ballroom, Celebrity H-Town Chefs Against… Read the full press release

Belfast City Airport staff members to participate in the Belfast City Marathon, its first fundraiser for AWARE

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Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2022-Apr-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Belfast City Airport’s new charity partnership with AWARE is off to a flying start, with staff members from the airport lacing up their running shoes to participate in the upcoming Belfast City Marathon. Aiming to raise vital funds for the charity, a group of 17 staff… Read the full press release

easyJet and Virgin Atlantic to raise funds for UNHCR’s humanitarian efforts in Ukraine through charity football match

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London, UK, 2022-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet and Virgin Atlantic have announced that staff will meet on the pitch for the first time in aid of UNICEF and UK for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, to help raise funds for children and their families affected by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The airline vs. airline… Read the full press release

Boeing announced as the Official Partner of The Invictus Games Foundation

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LONDON, UK, 2022-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Invictus Games Foundation is pleased to welcome Boeing [NYSE: B.A.] as Official Partner in a multi-year agreement supporting international wounded, injured and sick service personnel and veterans. Boeing is also announced as Premier Partner to the upcoming Invictus Games The Hague 2020, presented by Jaguar Land… Read the full press release

Spirit Charitable Foundation holds successful annual golf event Spirit Open

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MIRAMAR, Fla., 2022-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The Spirit Open is back! After a two-year hiatus, Spirit Airlines Team Members, aviation industry professionals and community leaders hit the links at The Spirit Charitable Foundation’s fifth annual golf event. Together, the Foundation raised more than $1.5 million for nonprofit organizations, surpassing the previous $1 million highpoint raised from The… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental to create a limited-edition Easter egg with silver pendant to support NGO Amref Health Africa

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Paris, France, 2022-Mar-03 — /Travel PR News/ — In celebration of Easter, Caterina Murino, the acclaimed actress, jewellery designer and Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group Fan, has teamed up with Mandarin Oriental, Paris Pastry Chef Adrien Bozzolo. Their creation? A spectacular and delightful chocolate Easter egg with an egg-shaped filigree pendant inside. All profits from the sale of… Read the full press release

IHG® Army Hotels raised more than $35,000 to support the Tunnel to Towers charity

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Hotels all across the country join together to raise funds for military and first responders charity Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Nov-17 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is once again celebrating hospitality for heroes in November to mark Veteran’s Day and National Veterans and Military Families Month…. Read the full press release

Boeing announces $1.8 million donation to organizations supporting Indigenous communities in the U.S.

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CHICAGO, IL, 2021-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (Nov. 1, 2021), in observance of Native American Heritage Month in the U.S., Boeing [NYSE: BA] announced a $1.8 million donation to organizations supporting Indigenous communities in the U.S. The investment package will fund 22 programs working to improve access to clean water, provide resources for those… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport’s Community Fund grants more than £1.2 million to support local community projects

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London, UK, 2021-Sep-24 — /Travel PR News/ — A fund set up to support local community projects around Bristol Airport has made grants totalling more than £1.2 million since it started in 2012. So far in 2021 the management committee which oversees the Airport Environmental Improvement Fund (known at the Local Community Fund) granted over… Read the full press release

The Four Seasons UK Collection invites guests from all around the world to participate in the Terry Fox Run on October 2, 2021

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London, England, 2021-Aug-12 — /Travel PR News/ — This fall, participants across the UK will come together to support cancer research charity The Terry Fox Foundation, which has raised more than GBP 500 million to date through its annual fundraising runs. The official Terry Fox Run UK will take place on October 2, 2021 in… Read the full press release

Belfast City Airport supports Open House Festival’s volunteer programme

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Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2021-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Belfast City Airport has delivered funding to support the volunteer programme of the Open House Festival, a registered charity dedicated to regenerating Bangor through arts and culture. Open House originated in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter in 1999, and moved to Bangor in 2013, where its core month-long… Read the full press release

Give with Oakwood returns for the 2nd year to spread kindness and compassion to vulnerable members of society

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Oakwood properties around the world will contribute positively to local communities, charities and food banks with every direct reservation SINGAPORE, 2021-Jul-20 — /Travel PR News/ — As the pioneer of serviced residences with over 50 years of hospitality expertise, Oakwood today (19 July 2021) announced the launch of Give with Oakwood, its commitment to effect… Read the full press release

British Airways raised over half a million pounds for Flying Start

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Since March 2020 British Airways’ customers and colleagues have raised over £500,000 for Flying Start, the airline’s global partnership with Comic Relief   To celebrate and thank its customers and colleagues, the airline has teamed up with a host of celebrities to create a virtual flight for Red Nose Day Stars showing their support include Alison… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to support Global Surgical and Medical Support Group (GSMSG) in providing medical and surgical relief to communities around the world

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Award-winning airline supports GSMSG bring high quality medical and surgical care to communities in need around the world DOHA, Qatar, 2021-Mar-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to announce it has become the Official Airline Sponsor of the Global Surgical and Medical Support Group (GSMSG) to support its efforts in providing medical… Read the full press release

Emirates Airline Foundation and partners share hopes of improving welfare of disadvantaged children around the world

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Dubai, UAE, 2020-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — On World Children’s Day, the Emirates Airline Foundation and its NGO partners share their hopes for improving the welfare of disadvantaged children around the world, and speak on projects that provide children with safe shelter, basic necessities such as food and medical services, and access to opportunities… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire’s annual Spa Members’ Ball raised GBP 16,850 for Cancer Research UK and the Brain Tumour Trust Charity

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Hampshire, England, 2020-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — In a year of such uncertainity, charity has never been more important and the team at Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire is delighted to announce that this year its annual Spa Members’ Ball  raised GBP 16,850 for Cancer Research UK and the Brain Tumour Trust Charity. Each year, Four Seasons… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines Foundation support 41 nonprofits with $430,000 LIFT grants

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2020 marks the largest grant cycle in the nonprofit’s 20-year history SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2020-Sep-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The nonprofit Alaska Airlines Foundation has awarded $430,000 in LIFT grants to 41 nonprofits in Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington. With this latest round of grants, the Foundation has donated $750,000 this year to organizations in communities served by Alaska Airlines. Called by the… Read the full press release

Malta Air announces partnership with local charity Puttinu Cares

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DUBLIN, Ireland, 2020-Sep-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Malta Air, today (09 Sept) have launched its local charity partnership with Puttinu Cares, supporting Maltese families of children requiring cancer treatment abroad by providing accommodation for family members travelling with the children. Puttinu Cares – Chosen Maltese Charity Partner – aim is to support family members of… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport announces donation to Aviation Action charity

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LONDON, UK, 2020-Jul-07 — /Travel PR News/ — A charity set up to provide support to people in the aviation industry has received its first major donation from Bristol Airport. Aviation Action was formed in May and provides a range of support including well-being and mental health coaching, furlough and redundancy guidance, CV writing and help… Read the full press release

Emirates Airline Foundation: 132 million Skywards Miles to positively impact the lives and livelihoods

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Customer and corporate support impact 90,000 people’s lives, support 22 projects in 12 countries, and more than 50 medical, engineering and educational missions Dubai, UAE, 2020-May-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Thanks to customer donations, the Emirates Airline Foundation used a staggering 132 million Skywards Miles to positively impact the lives and livelihoods of more… Read the full press release

Shannon Group donates €100,000 to Limerick Suicide Watch and the Irish Cancer Society

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Shannon, Ireland, 2020-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Shannon Group staff have boosted two charities doing invaluable work across the region with a €100,000 donation made this week from its chosen charity programme. Limerick Suicide Watch and the Irish Cancer Society have shared in the largest amount ever gathered by the staff of Shannon Airport,… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines Charitable Foundation’s fourth annual golf event raised a record $1 million for nonprofit organizations

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Proceeds from fourth annual fundraiser to go directly to nonprofit organizations across the U.S., Latin America and Caribbean PARKLAND, Fla., 2020-Mar-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Professionals from the aviation industry hit the links with community leaders at The Spirit Airlines Charitable Foundation’s fourth annual golf event Thursday. Together, they collected a record $1 million… Read the full press release

Belfast City Airport’s Sleepout raised a total of £15,557 to provide support for people affected by homelessness

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BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2020-Feb-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Belfast City Airport’s Sleepout has raised a total of £15,557 for the Welcome Organisation, a local charity that provides on the ground support for people affected by homelessness. Aiming to raise vital funds to deliver potentially life-saving services, the Sleepout challenges people to spend one night sleeping outdoors…. Read the full press release

Run for a good cause with Generali Munich Marathon and Munich Airport’s Around the World Challenge

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The Around the World Challenge is set up as a multi-year event divided into several stages For every kilometer that is run, money will be donated to a charitable organization The honorary patron of this first stage is the US General Consul Meghan Gregonis COLOGNE, Germany, 2020-Feb-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Relay teams comprised… Read the full press release

Belfast City Airport named Northern Ireland’s Venue of the Year by disabled access charity Euan’s Guide

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BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2020-Feb-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Belfast City Airport, the UK and Ireland’s most convenient airport, has worked hard to make travelling easier for all. Back in 2010, it was the first airport in the UK to introduce a Changing Places toilet and since then, it has continued to improve its accessibility through… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines Donated 10,000 roundtrip tickets through Its Medical Transportation Grant Program

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DALLAS, TEXAS, 2020-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Feb 7, 2020) announced it has donated 10,000 roundtrip tickets to nearly 80 nonprofit hospitals and medical transportation organizations across North America, easing the burden of travel for medical patients and their caregivers. Through the carrier’s Medical Transportation Grant Program, organizations are… Read the full press release

WE to expand its sustainable development efforts in Kabolwo, Kenya through Marriott Bonvoy

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Marriott International’s travel program, Marriott Bonvoy, pledges to support implementation of sustainable development projects in Kabolwo through WE TORONTO, CANADA, 2020-Jan-30 — /Travel PR News/ —Today (JANUARY 29, 2020), WE announces the expansion of the organization’s sustainable development efforts through a new community partnership with Kabolwo, a rural region in Bomet County, Kenya, made possible by… Read the full press release