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Qatar Aircraft Catering Company and Qatari charity Hifz Al Naema to redistribute surplus food and beverages to good causes in Qatar

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Hifz Al Naema which means Saving the Blessings, is a social centre that collects surplus food in Qatar and redistributes to good causes 200-300 kilograms of surplus food and beverage expected to be redistributed daily DOHA, Qatar, 2020-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Aircraft Catering Company (QACC) is pleased to announce it is collaborating… Read the full press release

easyJet launches onboard charity collection to support people affected by the devastating bushfires in Australia

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LONDON, UK, 2020-Jan-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Passengers travelling with easyJet over the next two weeks will be able to donate onboard to help support those affected by Australian bushfires. easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has announced that, from today (JANUARY 14, 2020), it will be launching an onboard charity collection for the Australian Red… Read the full press release

British Airways partners with charity Rays of Sunshine to give VIP tour to deserving youngsters

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LONDON, UK, 2019-Dec-16 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways stepped in to give two young aviation fans an early Christmas gift. The airline partnered with charity, Rays of Sunshine, to give the deserving youngsters a VIP tour of its state-of-the-art engineering and flight training facilities at London Heathrow. Harvey McCulloch, a 16-year-old who is autistic and battling… Read the full press release

Vail Resorts announces significant expansion of its current youth access efforts

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BROOMFIELD, Colo., 2019-Dec-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (Dec. 3, 2019), as part of its Epic for Everyone platform, Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) announced a significant expansion of its current youth access efforts, with plans to launch new programs at more than a dozen resorts that serve major metropolitan areas, including New York City, Washington,… Read the full press release

Hilton announces partnership with Street Feeders of Kuala Lumpur to extend its hospitality to the homeless and urban poor

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Hilton’s centennial celebrations continue with the extension of the Hilton Effect to more communities across South East Asia KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, 2019-Nov-27 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of its centennial celebrations in South East Asia this year, Hilton, one of the fastest-growing hospitality companies in the world, today (November 26, 2019) announced its partnership with… Read the full press release

British Airways Holidays opens a new rescue enclosure at a big cat sanctuary in South Africa in cooperation with charity Born Free

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British Airways Holidays recently announced partnership with international wildlife charity Born Free as part of its new Animal Welfare Policy The travel company has funded the creation of a new enclosure in South Africa British Airways has flown two neglected lionesses, rescued from a failed zoo in Spain to their new home Part of a… Read the full press release

British Airways partners with the British Red Cross to support communities in crisis on World Kindness Day

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LONDON, UK, 2019-Nov-15 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has today (November 13, 2019), on World Kindness Day, announced its partnership with the British Red Cross to support communities in crisis. The airline and the humanitarian charity will work together over the next year to show how kindness has the power to save lives. Experiencing… Read the full press release

British Airways and Dreamflight send off 200 Very Important Children to Orlando for the trip of a lifetime

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LONDON, UK, 2019-Oct-29 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways flight BA 9117 took off from Heathrow this morning with 200 Very Important Children bound for Florida for the trip of a lifetime. The youngsters, who all have a serious illness or disability are flying to Orlando with the airline and UK-based-charity, Dreamflight. The children, aged between eight and… Read the full press release

IHG announces partnership with Australia’s leading food rescue charity OzHarvest

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Denham, United Kingdom, 2019-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® has today announced a national partnership with OzHarvest, Australia’s leading food rescue charity, propelling the company forward in its war on waste in bigger, bolder ways. The aptly named ‘Awesome Partnership’ kicked off at the start of September to coincide with IHG’s annual Giving for Good Month and… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC to host the 39th annual Race to Beat Cancer 5K run on Saturday, September 14, 2019

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More than USD 2.3 million raised to date for MedStar Washington Hospital Center WASHINGTON, DC, USA, 2019-Aug-21 — /Travel PR News/ — On Saturday, September 14, 2019, Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC will host the 39th annual Race to Beat Cancer 5K run and its 19th in support of MedStar Washington Hospital Center. A core part of Four Seasons… Read the full press release

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts launches its 2019 ‘Kilo of Kindness’ global charity campaign

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Paris, France, 2019-Aug-16 — /Travel PR News/ — In celebration of the campaign’s fifth year, Mövenpick calls on guests to donate at least one kilo of food, clothing and educational supplies to disadvantaged communities around the world. Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts is lending a hand to people in need with the launch of its 2019 ‘Kilo… Read the full press release

British Airways Holidays announces new long-term partnership with leading international wildlife charity Born Free

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British Airways Holidays and international wildlife charity Born Free have been working together over the last year to develop the travel company’s animal welfare policy Policy builds on current standards and offers a commitment to ensuring customers are able to make fully informed decisions on the holidays they choose Partnership also sees the launch of… Read the full press release

George Best Belfast City Airport Community Fund provides financial support to Whiterock Children’s Centre in Belfast

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BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2019-Aug-07 — /Travel PR News/ — George Best Belfast City Airport Community Fund has provided financial support to Whiterock Children’s Centre in Belfast. The Centre provides a range of activities and services to support local families including accessible, quality childcare, family learning and also training courses to stimulate the social, educational and economic… Read the full press release

The Alaska Airlines Foundation awards $260,000 to 24 nonprofits in Alaska, Washington and Hawaii

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ANCHORAGE, Alaska, 2019-Aug-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The Alaska Airlines Foundation is awarding $260,000 to 24 nonprofits in Alaska, Washington and Hawaii. “Our goal has always been to be a committed partner in the communities – we know we’re here because of you,” said Diana Birkett Rakow, chair of the Alaska Airlines Foundation Board of Directors. “As we look out over… Read the full press release

Radisson Hotel Group raises USD 480,000 to provide support for SOS Children’s Villages and local communities

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2019-Jul-23 — /Travel PR News/ — For the 16th consecutive year, Radisson Hotel Group organized its annual Community Action Month – a significant number of actions and activities carried out to support communities around the world. Once again, the group was proud to demonstrate its ongoing commitment to the global partnership with SOS Children’s… Read the full press release

Ryanair launches fundraising initiative for its 2019 chosen Irish charity partner, ISPCC Childline

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DUBLIN, Ireland, 2019-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Ireland’s No 1 airline, today (1 July) announced it will feature a digital donation option during the checkout process on the Ryanair.com website, in aid of ISPCC Childline, its 2019 chosen Irish charity partner. Members of Ireland’s Got Talent 2019 finalists Rebel Acro, a Cork-based acrobatic gymnastics… Read the full press release

Winnipeg Airports Authority partners with Winnipeg Harvest to launch their #FeedHope Grow-A-Row Corporate Challenge

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Gardeners Encouraged to Grow-A-Row for Hungry Manitobans WINNIPEG, CANADA, 2019-May-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Winnipeg Harvest is launching an innovative urban agriculture program that addresses the issue of hunger in communities across our province by inviting corporate partners and the community to Grow-A-Row of vegetables. This spring, Winnipeg Harvest is partnering with Winnipeg Airports Authority… Read the full press release

Emirates SkyCargo and Gargash partner for the charity event Gumball 3000 motor rally

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Dubai, UAE, 2019-May-28 — /Travel PR News/ — For the second year in a row, Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, is partnering with Gargash, one of the largest distributors of premium and luxury cars in the UAE to transport cars for the Gumball 3000 motor rally, an annual celebrity event that raises money… Read the full press release

easyJet continues sponsorship of Girlguiding’s Aviation badge for Brownies for a second year

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LUTON, England, 2019-May-08 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, will continue its sponsorship of Girlguiding’s Aviation badge for Brownies for a second year. The badge was announced in March 2018 to get more girls interested in aviation, to challenge gender stereotypes, and to encourage more girls to consider a career as a pilot…. Read the full press release

Southwest’s annual Medical Transportation Grant Program donated 10,000 roundtrip tickets throughout North America

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DALLAS, TX, 2019-May-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Apr 29, 2019) announced it has donated 10,000 roundtrip tickets to 76 hospitals and medical transportation charities located throughout North America as part of the airline’s annual Medical Transportation Grant Program. This year, the airline is supporting organizations across 25 states and in 40 cities. Throughout… Read the full press release

Bangkok Airways and partners raise funds for the Vachira Hospital Phuket

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2019-Apr-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Bangkok Airways in collaboration with a group of Thai artists, Thavorn Hotels & Resorts, Love Andaman, Andaman Passion and QS Retails Thailand organized the charity concert called “One The Beach Boutique Charity Concert” to raise funds for the Vachira Hospital Phuket. The concert took place at Thavorn Beach… Read the full press release

Literacy Action of Central Arkansas invites cyclists for the 12th Annual Tour de Toad Charity Bike Ride event on May 4th

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark, 2019-Apr-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Conway, AR, Saturday, May 4th, 2019 – Adult literacy nonprofit Literacy Action of Central Arkansas invites cyclists to register for the 12th Annual Tour de Toad Charity Bike Ride event on Saturday, May 4th at the Conway Municipal Airport. Participants can sign up at https://www.active.com/conway-ar/cycling/races/12th-annual-tour-de-toad-and-iron-toad-charity-bike-ride-2019. Tour de Toad… Read the full press release

British Airways to donate all money collected through its Flying Start charity to support those affected by the cyclone in Mozambique

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LONDON, UK, 2019-Mar-26 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways will, from Monday 25 March, give all money collected through its Flying Start charity to support those affected by the devastating cyclone in Mozambique. For the next two weeks, all onboard envelope collections will go the Disasters Emergency Committee’s (DEC) relief efforts in Mozambique, Malawi and… Read the full press release

Action for Children and Perthshire Women’s Aid announced as the Official Charity Partners of The 2019 Solheim Cup

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EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2019-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Two charities have been unveiled as the Official Charity Partners of The 2019 Solheim Cup following a comprehensive process to identify organisations to benefit from Scotland’s staging of the world’s biggest women’s golf event. Action for Children and Perthshire Women’s Aid will benefit from in excess of… Read the full press release

George Best Belfast City Airport announces Welcome Organisation as its charity of the year

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BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2019-Mar-21 — /Travel PR News/ — George Best Belfast City Airport has selected the Welcome Organisation as its charity of the year, aiming to raise vital funds to deliver potentially life-saving services to those affected by homelessness in Northern Ireland. The Welcome Organisation currently offers support through its drop-in centre, crisis accommodation for… Read the full press release

Ryanair announces ISPCC Childline and Pequeño Deseo as its charity partners for 2019

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DUBLIN, Ireland, 2019-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No. 1 airline, today (13 Mar) launched its international charity partnerships for 2019, supporting ISPCC Childline as its Irish chosen charity partner, and Pequeño Deseo as its European chosen charity partner. ISPCC Childine, Chosen Irish Charity Partner –  Ryanair is partnering with ISPCC Childline for a fourth… Read the full press release

British Airways unveiled Red Nosed plane for Comic Relief

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LONDON, UK, 2019-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — As millions of people across the country don a Red Nose for Comic Relief, British Airways has unveiled an aircraft that will be wearing a Red Nose of its own for the cause.  Painted on to an A320, the airline is raising awareness of Red Nose Day as… Read the full press release

Executive Chef Shaiful Kassim represented Millennium Hilton Bangkok in the 2019 Bangkok Chefs Charity fundraising gala dinner

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BANGKOK, Thailand, 2019-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Executive Chef Shaiful Kassim of Millennium Hilton Bangkok joined 21 chefs from the hospitality industry in Thailand and Thai Airways International to present their culinary talents, crafting 11-course epicurean menus in the 2019 Bangkok Chefs Charity fundraising gala dinner. The gourmet menus use the best quality imported products alongside pesticide-free… Read the full press release

Aberdeen International Airport extends partnership with Befriend a Child charity to 2020

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Aberdeen, UK, 2019-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Passengers and airport staff have collectively raised more than £15,000 for the Aberdeen-based cause since May 2017, when employees selected Befriend a Child as its chosen charity. Aberdeen International Airport’s Managing Director Steve Szalay said: “Befriend a Child do incredible work in the community and as the only… Read the full press release

World champion cyclist Sir Chris Hoy helped boost funds for British Airways’ Flying Start charity initiative in support of Comic Relief

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LONDON, UK, 2019-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Scotland’s multi-Olympic gold medallist and world champion cyclist Sir Chris Hoy helped boost British Airways’ Flying Start fund-raising initiative on behalf of Comic Relief when he visited the airline’s engineering hangar at Glasgow Airport. Sir Chris, who won six Olympic gold medals and 11 World championship medals… Read the full press release