dnata Elevates Unaccompanied Minor Services Amid 30% Surge in Demand

Air services provider sees 30% surge in demand for unaccompanied minor services (IN SHORT) dnata, a global air and travel services provider, is enhancing its services for unaccompanied minors at airports, responding to a 30% increase in demand. The company has a dedicated team of 200 agents who are expertly trained to ensure young flyers,… Read the full press release

easyJet customers raise over £300k for UNICEF’s emergency appeal in Turkey and Syria

Onboard collections raise over £300,000 in three weeks and have now been extended into March to continue raising vital funds for children and their families affected by the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria UNICEF is currently working in the region to protect the safety, health and welfare of children London, UK, 2023-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport releases ‘Little Book of Travel Tales’ featuring stories from children who have flown through the airport, to celebrate World Book Day and Easter travel season

Pupils from nine primary schools across Manchester Airport’s catchment area provide short stories and poems for ‘Little Book of Travel Tales’ Stories include a girl’s trip to China to see pandas and the adventures of a magic doll which escapes from a suitcase Books also include a range of fun puzzles and activities and will… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea Launches Seasonal Program to Educate Young Travelers on Hawaii’s Culture and Environment

Four Seasons Maui Academy and Camp Manitou are back in session, providing children and teens opportunities to connect with each other and the destination Hawaii, Maui, U.S.A., 2023-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea welcomes Spring Break travellers with the relaunch of Four Seasons Maui Academy, a seasonal program replete with complimentary activities… Read the full press release

easyJet Launches In-Flight Fundraiser for UNICEF’s Earthquake appeal in Turkey and Syria

The emergency onboard collection will raise vital funds for children and their families affected by the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria Donations will go directly towards easyJet and UNICEF’s emergency appeal supporting children and their families in the region who need it the most UNICEF is particularly concerned for the safety and wellbeing of children… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport’s AeroZone Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of Educating Young Minds

Facility was opened by Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, on 7 February last year More than 3,500 school pupils have benefitted since its launch AeroZone offers teaching space and interactive zones designed to teach children about workings of an airport and careers on offer For more information on AeroZone, download the AeroZone brochure here, or… Read the full press release

Airbnb Commits to Combat Child Exploitation: Joins ECPAT’s ‘The Code’ and Expands Support for Law Enforcement

Airbnb has become a member of The Code, created to help the travel and tourism industry combat the sexual exploitation and trafficking of children. Airbnb’s dedicated portal for law enforcement is now available in nine languages. San Francisco, CA, 2023-Jan-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Airbnb is committed to the safety of its community. To… Read the full press release

easyJet launches annual winter collection onboard as part of its Change for Good partnership with UNICEF

This December easyJet customers and crew can help raise vital funds for children facing conflict, malnutrition, disaster and disease Donations will go directly towards children who need it the most – from young people fleeing conflict in Ukraine and Yemen to children affected by flooding in Pakistan and drought in the Horn of Africa Since… Read the full press release

Accor to offer accommodation and safety within its hotels for women and children who are victims of abuse

Paris, France, 2022-Oct-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The Fondation des femmes, a leading foundation in France for the protection of women’s rights and combatting violence against women, and Accor have announced the launch of a platform dedicated to “Emergency Shelter”. This initiative is aimed at providing accommodation and safety within Accor hotels for women… Read the full press release

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

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

British Airways teams up with Trunki to launch limited-edition suitcase for its young flyers

British Airways has partnered with British brand Trunki to create a limited-edition suitcase for its young flyers ahead of the summer holidays The innovative ride-on suitcase has been exclusively designed for the airline and named Amelia the Aeroplane The suitcase will be available for customers to purchase from £45 London, UK, 2022-Jun-16 — /Travel PR… Read the full press release

Forty-four non-profit organizations to receive support from The Spirit Charitable Foundation in 2022

Twenty South Florida charitable organizations receiving support MIRAMAR, Fla., 2022-Jun-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Spirit Charitable Foundation announces it has pledged $1 million to a total of 44 non-profit organizations throughout the U.S., Latin America and the Caribbean for 2022. The donations fuel the Foundation’s commitment to supporting its three key pillars: children and families,… Read the full press release

Cathay, The Hub Hong Kong and Articoin to facilitate new and sustainable fundraising channels for NGOs

NFT for Good: Hong Kong NGO The Hub Collaborates with Cathay and Articoin for ‘My Home in Sham Shui Po’ Project, Minting 5,000 Green NFTs for Charity Fundraising Committed to Supporting the SDGs Adopted by the United Nations, Revitalise and Reshape Charity Affairs during COVID and beyond Hong Kong, China, 2022-Jun-02 — /Travel PR News/… Read the full press release

Zurich Airport unveils Easter programme

Opfikon, Switzerland, 2022-Apr-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Between 15 – 18 April 2022, visitors to Zurich Airport can look forward to an Easter programme with entertainment for all ages. There’s so much to discover: from Easter handicrafts to adventures in the park and Easter surprises from our Rolli rolling suitcase mascot and the Easter… Read the full press release

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

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

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

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

UNWTO announces launch of the first Global Youth Tourism Summit

The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Zurab Pololikashvili has joined the Minister of Tourism of Italy Massimo Garavaglia to officially launch the first Global Youth Tourism Summit Sorrento, Italy, 2022-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Set to take place in Sorrento, Italy from 27 June to 3 July, the Summit will bring children… Read the full press release

Children’s newspaper First News made available to all UK passengers onboard easyJet

easyJet is partnering with award-winning children’s newspaper First News, offering all UK passengers a free subscription to the digital newspaper when they fly The offer will be available to passengers from 7th February in time for February half-term, to keep kids engaged and entertained on board  Thousands of families are set to jet off this half… Read the full press release

Motel 6 and Share Winter Foundation team up to make winter sports more accessible

DALLAS, TX, 2022-Jan-27 — /Travel PR News/ — During the winter months, many Americans look to make the most of the fresh snow and cooler temps by skiing and snowboarding in cities and towns across the United States, often taking a weekend getaway to experience some place new. Trips to the slopes can be a… Read the full press release

Delaware North’s Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino Racetrack donates to Salvation Army through its “Game Changer” program

BUFFALO, NY, 2022-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Some local children in Wheeling, W.Va., will have their summer vacation plans paid for, thanks to a donation from Delaware North’s Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino Racetrack. The casino made a donation of $6,883.38 to the Salvation Army through its “Game Changer” program, Delaware North’s ongoing initiative across several… Read the full press release

Fiji Airways launches in-flight children’s activity pack to educate future generation on preserving and protecting the environment

Fiji’s National Airline to hand out books and activity packs for children to foster a more sustainable future Nadi, Fiji, 2021-Nov-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Fiji Airways is excited to announce the launch of Our Ocean, Our Life; an in-flight children’s activity pack and series of books dedicated to educating the future generation on the… Read the full press release

easyJet launches competition to challenge children to design a zero-emission passenger plane

easyJet is launching an initiative to inspire younger generations to get thinking about sustainable air travel by designing a zero-emission passenger plane The airline is partnering with world-leading aircraft manufacturer Airbus, zero-emission technology start-up Wright Electric, and world-renowned designer Frank Stephenson, known for his recent innovative work on designs for electric flying taxis, to launch the… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific and UNICEF HK raised HK$1.56 million in 2020 from ‘Change for Good’ inflight fundraising programme

Cathay Pacific and UNICEF HK raised HK$1.56 million in 2020 despite huge disruption to global air travel Hong Kong, China, 2021-Oct-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific Airways and the Hong Kong Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF HK) announced today (October 4, 2021) that the ‘Change for Good’ (CFG) inflight fundraising programme raised a total… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Beijing hosts exciting children’s summer activity schedule including AC Milan Academy Junior Camps for aspiring young footballers

Beijing, China, 2021-Aug-11 — /Travel PR News/ — If the “goal” of the perfect summer holiday is happy kids, Four Seasons Hotel Beijing has got families covered. From July 19 to August 15, 2021, the Hotel’s exciting children’s summer activity schedule includes a choice of two five-day AC Milan Academy Junior Camps for aspiring young footballers, devised… Read the full press release

Anantara Golden Triangle launches virtual jungle field trip of unique elephant experiences for school children in lockdown

Doha, Qatar, 2021-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort has introduced a complimentary service for school children in lockdown that stars elephants in a personal call live from their natural habitat in Northern Thailand’s ancient jungle.  During the video call, children around the world can virtually participate in a jungle… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva launches a themed party experience for children of all ages

The Hotel’s beautifully appointed spaces make for the perfect backdrop for themed parties Geneva, Switzerland, 2021-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva has launched a themed party experience for children to celebrate a special occasion in a fun and relaxed setting. The Hotel provides a range of fabulous spaces that are… Read the full press release

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

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

Southwest Airlines’ Annual LUV Classic Golf Tournament raised $534,000 to children’s charities

DALLAS, TEXAS, 2019-Dec-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) celebrated one of its longest-standing community traditions with the help of Southwest Employees and Sponsors by demonstrating commitment to children’s charities through the 2019 LUV Classic Golf Tournament & Party. The event raised money for four nonprofit organizations, with the help of 280 volunteers, 480 golfers,… Read the full press release

RIU Hotels & Resorts opens new Medical Clinic for the children living in Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Guanacaste, Costa Rica, 2019-Dec-02 — /Travel PR News/ — This Tuesday, RIU Hotels & Resorts opened the new Medical Clinic for the children living in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. This project forms part of the chain’s investments in social responsibility in the destination and follows its main line of action: protecting childhood. Lola Trian Riu, Corporate Social Responsibility Manager, travelled to Costa Rica to attend the inauguration. Lola… Read the full press release

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

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