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Marriott International Launches ‘Connect Responsibly’ to Boost Sustainability in Global Meetings and Events

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(IN SHORT) Marriott International has launched Connect Responsibly with Marriott Bonvoy Events, a program designed to help meeting planners integrate sustainability into their events. The initiative provides detailed Meeting Impact Reports, allowing organizers to track environmental impacts such as carbon and water footprints, and offers access to carbon offset projects through a partnership with South… Read the full press release

Glamour and Prestige at World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony 2024

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(IN SHORT) The prestigious World Travel Awards (WTA) Europe Gala Ceremony 2024 took place at the Ritz-Carlton, Berlin, gathering luminaries from the tourism industry to celebrate excellence across the continent. Greece emerged as ‘Europe’s Leading Destination’, while Portugal shone with accolades for Madeira, Braga, and the Azores. Notable winners included The Peninsula London as ‘Europe’s… Read the full press release

ITB BookAwards 2024 Recognizes Outstanding Travel and Tourism Publications

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(IN SHORT) The ITB BookAwards 2024, held in conjunction with ITB Berlin from March 5 to 7, 2024, celebrated excellence in travel and tourism publications. Notable awards include the Lifetime Award presented to French author Sylvain Tesson, while two publisher awards were bestowed upon Verlag Coppenrath and oekom publisher Jacob Radloff. Additionally, special honors went… Read the full press release

Sevens Stadium in Dubai to Host Sports Tournaments and Family-Friendly Trib Fest in October

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Head down to the stadium for a family-friendly day out with world-class sport, live music and entertainment Dubai, UAE, 2023-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The Sevens Stadium is gearing up for a busy October, hosting family-friendly festivals and world-class sports. In the lead up to the Emirates Dubai 7s, the Sevens Stadium will host… Read the full press release

Discover Arkansas celebrates 100 years of Arkansas State Parks in latest digital publication with trip ideas, events and activities in The Natural State

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LITTLE ROCK, AR, 2023-Mar-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The March edition of Discover Arkansas is now available at https://www.arkansas.com/discover-arkansas . Published by Arkansas Tourism, the monthly digital publication highlights events, activities and trip ideas in The Natural State. With this month’s issue, we celebrate 100 years of Arkansas State Parks. With 52 parks in 48 counties and… Read the full press release

Radisson Hotel Group Streamlines Meetings and Events Booking with Innovative Online Platform

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Brussels, Belgium, 2023-Mar-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group continues its strategic digital transformation with the expansion of its innovative real-time, self-service online booking platform for meetings and events. Book it easy is now available across all key conference hotels in EMEA. This best-in-class digital solution allows meeting and event organizers to save hours of… Read the full press release

HOME OF LUXURY by ITB Makes In-Person Debut at World’s Largest Travel Trade Show with Top Providers in Attendance

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Berlin, Germany, 2023-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The HOME OF LUXURY by ITB is celebrating its in-person debut at the World’s Largest Travel Trade Show ITB Berlin. It offers luxury tourism buyers and providers a unique environment and features networking events and meetings in a special atmosphere as well as panels and lectures at… Read the full press release

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy Awards Global Travel and Meetings & Events Management to CWT

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Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2023-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — CWT today (January 19, 2023) announces that Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, a global market leader for renewable energies, has awarded CWT the management of its global travel and meetings & events program, following a competitive request for proposal (RFP) pitch process. After a five-year Spanish corporate travel… Read the full press release

Marriott International Launches Instant Booking for Meetings and Events with Groups360

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Marriott International now offers online instant booking for group guest rooms and meeting space through GroupSync Marketplace at properties in the U.S. & Canada BETHESDA, MD, 2023-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International and Groups360 today (JANUARY 18, 2023) announced the launch of Instant Booking for Marriott’s portfolio of hotels in the United States… Read the full press release

Chicago Cultural Center Announces Winter and Spring Exhibitions, Performances, and More

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The City’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events Invites Chicagoans and Visitors Alike to Experience Free, High-Quality Arts Programming Year-round at the “People’s Palace.” Chicago, IL, 2023-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The City of Chicago and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announces new visual art exhibitions, along with tours,… Read the full press release

Zurich Airport celebrates 75 years with anniversary events, exhibitions, and airport festival

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Opfikon, Switzerland, 2023-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Since the maiden flight 75 years ago, Zurich Airport has developed into Switzerland’s most important transport hub. In the anniversary year 2023, Zurich Airport looks back on its long history and looks ahead to future projects. The festivities include a big airport festival from September 1-3, an… Read the full press release

Turkish Airlines Unveils Special Airbus A330 for UEFA Champions League Sponsorship

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Istanbul, Turkey, 2023-Jan-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Turkish Airlines, best European carrier, designed a special aircraft for UEFA Champions League, one of the world’s most followed sports events. Becoming the first airline to sponsor UEFA Champions League which will have its 2023 final in İstanbul, Turkish Airlines designed one of its Airbus A330’s for… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea announces the 33nd Annual Day of Hope Run/Walk

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Resort invites participants from around the globe to support cancer patients in Hawaii Hawaii, Maui, U.S.A., 2022-Nov-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea announces the 33nd Annual Day of Hope Run/Walk, with proceeds benefitting Pacific Cancer Foundation, Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children, and the American Cancer Society’s Hope Lodge. A virtual 5K and… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport Group to host Charity Christmas Fashion show on November 17th at Dromoland Castle

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Shannon, Ireland, 2022-Nov-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The Shannon Airport Group is taking to the fashion runway for a glamorous evening of style and Christmas sparkle hosted by Celia Holman Lee in aid of two worthy charities. The elegant evening will be held in the 5-star Dromoland Castle on November 17th  and aims to raise vital funds… Read the full press release

San Diego County Regional Airport Authority to host virtual “Meet the Primes” events on November 1 and 8

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Free Event Connects Small, Local, and Disadvantaged Businesses to Opportunities with San Diego International Airport and Primes SAN DIEGO, CA, 2022-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — San Diego County Regional Airport Authority (Airport Authority) will host two virtual “Meet the Primes” events on November 1 and 8. First introduced in 2015, “Meet the Primes” is… Read the full press release

NBAA teams up with social media influencers to share highlights from the 2022 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition

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Washington, DC, 2022-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today (Oct. 10, 2022) announced a collaboration with some of the aviation industry’s leading social media influencers to share highlights from business aviation’s biggest event of the year, the 2022 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE). “This year’s NBAA-BACE may… Read the full press release

Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Credit Cards from Chase celebrate teachers with the launch of Teach the Love Contest

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Together with Emmy Award Winning Derek Hough, the Teach the Love Contest aims to reward the country’s hardworking teachers and inspire future travel; Nominations will be accepted now through Nov. 9, 2022 WILMINGTON, DE., 2022-Oct-07 — /Travel PR News/ —Today (Oct 5, 2022), Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Credit Cards from Chase announces the launch of the Teach the Love Contest,… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport announces return of Flight Academy programme at Runway Visitor Park, 24 – 28 October

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Ever-popular Flight Academy programme gives youngsters the chance to sit in the cockpit of a real plane and see the roles that keep the airport running in action Sessions are for 4-7yrs and 8-12yrs age groups Ticket for one adult and one child costs just £12 For more information see www.runwayvisitorpark.co.uk Manchester, UK, 2022-Sep-30 —… Read the full press release

Historic Environment Scotland and Forth Valley College welcome new cohort of apprentice stonemasons to the Stirling and Elgin training centres

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Historic Environment Scotland (HES) increases delivery of vital traditional skills training to support green recovery EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2022-Sep-24 — /Travel PR News/ — HES and Forth Valley College are welcoming the new cohort of apprentice stonemasons to the Stirling and Elgin training centres, equal to their highest ever intake, as courses begin for the new… Read the full press release

More than 650 roles available at Manchester Airport jobs fair on Thursday 22nd September at the Forum Centre in Wythenshawe

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Jobs fair to take place on Thursday 22nd September in Wythenshawe Hundreds of roles on offer at the Northern hub with MAG and its third parties on site Positions include security, customer services, car parks and hospitality Recruitment drive comes as the airport continues to plan ahead for increasing passenger numbers ahead of busy winter season… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to host the IATA World Financial Symposium (WFS) in Doha on 19-22 September 2022

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) conference will focus on ‘Reshaping Airline Resilience’, following the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Sep-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Under the patronage of His Excellency Mr. Jassim Bin Saif Al-Sulaiti, Minister of Transport. Qatar Airways will host the biggest gathering of the aviation industry’s financial… Read the full press release

The largest air cargo network operator in Africa the Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services snatches two Awards at Air Cargo News Awards 2022

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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2022-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services, the largest air cargo network operator in Africa, has been crowned with ‘Cargo Airline of The Year’ and ‘Best Cargo Arline – Africa’ at the Air Cargo News Awards 2022. In a ceremony held in London on 16 September 2022, Ethiopian… Read the full press release

The biggest gathering of the aviation industry’s financial leaders since the beginning of the pandemic will be held in Doha, Qatar, 19-22 September 2022

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) conference will focus on ‘Reshaping Airline Resilience’, following the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Under the patronage of His Excellency Mr. Jassim Bin Saif Al-Sulaiti, Minister of Transport. Qatar Airways will host the biggest gathering of the aviation industry’s financial… Read the full press release

LVCVA recognizes NoMad Las Vegas guest relations manager Candace Ortiz with Hospitality Heroes award

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LAS VEGAS, NV, 2022-Sep-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) today (14-SEP-2022) honored Candace Ortiz, guest relations manager at NoMad Las Vegas, with the Hospitality Heroes award during its board of directors meeting. The Hospitality Heroes recognition program shines a spotlight on hospitality workers who consistently go above… Read the full press release

The World Travel Awards (WTA) will host its Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2022 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, Kenya

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London, UK, 2022-Sep-15 — /Travel PR News/ — World Travel Awards (WTA) will host its Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2022 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), Nairobi, Kenya. The leading travel industry figureheads and decision-makers from Africa and the Indian Ocean will attend the red-carpet gala reception in the Kenyan capital on 15 October 2022. Strategically located… Read the full press release

Full-scale emergency management exercise took place at YYC Calgary International Airport on September 14

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CALGARY, AB, 2022-Sep-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Calgary Airport Authority is partnering with Air Canada and local first responders for a full-scale emergency management exercise that will take place at YYC Calgary International Airport on September 14. ‘Exercise Aurora’ is a simulated exercise that provides The Authority and its partners with a chance… Read the full press release

The 6th edition of the Wine Tourism conference kicks in on 19 September 2022, in Alba, the Piemonte region, Italy

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Madrid, Spain, 2022-Sep-15 — /Travel PR News/ — UNWTO and the Government of Italy will celebrate the 6th Global Conference on Wine Tourism. Under the theme ‘What’s next? Wine tourism pairs with Innovation…’ and building up on the success of the past five editions, this 6th edition will take place on 19-21 September 2022, in Alba in the… Read the full press release

Lincoln Park Zoo announces return of ZooLights this November 18

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Tickets are $5 per person for ZooLights Presented by ComEd and Invesco QQQ beginning Nov. 18; Mondays remain free CHICAGO, IL, 2022-Sep-14 — /Travel PR News/ — A cherished Chicago holiday tradition, Lincoln Park Zoo’s 28th annual ZooLights Presented by ComEd and Invesco QQQ returns this November bringing plenty of seasonal joy! Tickets are required. Tickets are $5 per person… Read the full press release

Booking Holdings CFO David Goulden to speak at the Evercore ISI 2nd Annual Technology Conference

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NORWALK, Conn., 2022-Sep-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG) today (Aug. 12, 2022) announced that Chief Financial Officer David Goulden will be speaking at the Evercore ISI 2nd Annual Technology Conference on September 8th at 10:15am ET. A live audio cast of the presentation will be available to the public at https://ir.bookingholdings.com/events…. Read the full press release

WTA announces World Travel Awards Asia and Oceania 2022 winners

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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, 2022-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The finest travel brands in Asia and Oceania have been unveiled at a star-studded gala ceremony in Vietnam. The elite of the travel industry assembled for the World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony 2022 in Ho Chi Minh City to find out who… Read the full press release