IATA and the Animal Transport Association partner to encourage industry adoption of CEIV Live Animals

Geneva, Switzerland, 2019-Jul-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Animal Transport Association (ATA) have joined forces to encourage industry adoption of the Center of Excellence for Independent Validators for Live Animals Logistics (CEIV Live Animals). This was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between IATA and ATA… Read the full press release

Aeroflot becomes FIBA’s Global Partner and the Official Airline of FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019

MIES (Switzerland) MOSCOW (Russia), 2019-Jul-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot, one of the world’s premium airline brands and Russia’s flag carrier, has become FIBA’s Global Partner and the Official Airline of FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019. This summer Aeroflot and FIBA are taking the Basketball World Cup Trophy to cities around the globe, delivering an… Read the full press release

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

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

Aer Lingus becomes Alaska Airlines’ 16th Global Partner to offer award flights

Aer Lingus becomes Alaska Airlines’ 16th Global Partner to offer award flights, making it easier to reach more than 900 destinations worldwide SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2019-Jun-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members have more ways to experience the sights and sounds of Europe with award redemptions now available through Aer Lingus, marking the… Read the full press release

Environment Scotland, Orkney Islands Council and Highlands and Islands Enterprise partner to conserve the Heart of Neolithic Orkney site

EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2019-Jun-13 — /Travel PR News/ — An ambitious new partnership to shape the future direction for Orkney’s World Heritage Site has been unveiled today (11 June 2019). The partnership brings together Historic Environment Scotland, Orkney Islands Council and Highlands and Islands Enterprise, who have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to conserve the Heart… Read the full press release

Hyatt and Lindblad Expeditions partner to provide World of Hyatt members with more unique ways to be rewarded

Members can be rewarded through one-of-a-kind land and sea adventures CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Jun-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (June 4, 2019) announced that Hyatt and Lindblad Expeditions, a global provider of expedition cruises and adventure travel experiences, have formed a new loyalty collaboration that will provide World of Hyatt members with more unique… Read the full press release

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

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

CWT M&E selected as partner for the Alpine World Ski Championships 2021 in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands, 2019-May-23 — /Travel PR News/ — CWT M&E, the global meetings and events agency, has been selected as the partner for the Alpine World Ski Championships 2021 in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, during which ski champions from 70 countries will be competing over the course of 14 days. “We are proud and honored… Read the full press release

IHG named as the official hotel and hotel loyalty partner for the US Open Tennis Championships

One of the world’s leading hotel companies joins forces with United States Tennis Association (USTA) in new multiyear agreement Denham, United Kingdom, 2019-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® Hotels & Resorts (IHG®), a leader in luxury travel, and the United States Tennis Association (USTA), today (22 APRIL 2019) announce a new partnership that names IHG as the official… Read the full press release

Zoo Atlanta and Atlanta Humane Society partner for the third-annual ZooPaws pet adoption event on Saturday, April 27, 2019

Find your new best friend among over 100 adoptable dogs just outside the Zoo on April 27. Atlanta GA, 2019-Apr-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Zoo Atlanta and Atlanta Humane Society will team up on the third-annual ZooPaws pet adoption event on Saturday, April 27, 2019. The community event will take place in Grant Park, just… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways is the global launch partner of Rolls-Royce’s new Virtual Reality training tool

Qatar Airways engineers are the first in the industry to receive Virtual Reality training for Rolls-Royce Trent XWB Engine Maintenance DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Apr-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is proud to be the global launch partner of Rolls-Royce’s new Virtual Reality training tool. Recognised for its ongoing commitment to innovation, Qatar Airways is… Read the full press release

Gatwick Airport is an official main partner for the Brighton Marathon

Gatwick will be an official main partner at one of the UK’s most popular marathon 20,000 free reusable water bottles will be given to runners, event staff and volunteers to promote sustainable practices Gatwick to waive fee for Cancer Research UK Kids and Teens Mini Mile Races to encourage more participants and donations to charity … Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines and OMV ReOil partner to recycle disposable cups into synthetic crude

Since January 2019 OMV has been processing Austrian Airlines plastic cups in the OMV ReOil® pilot plant  OMV produces new fuels and plastics from used plastic cups  The idea of recycling the cups is an initiative of the Austrian Airlines “Fly greener” team  VIENNA, Austria, 2019-Mar-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The OMV ReOil® pilot plant… Read the full press release

Halifax International Airport Authority announces Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS) as its newest Signature Partner

Halifax, N.S., 2019-Mar-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The excitement and emotions that build upon arrival at a new destination reaches even greater heights for a newcomer arriving in a new country for the first time. Halifax Stanfield is often the setting for this important milestone and the Airport has an established welcoming program in place… Read the full press release

Hong Kong International Airport recognised as a Partner Airport of IATA’s Center of Excellence for Perishable Logistics (IATA CEIV Fresh)

Pioneering High Standards for Handling Perishable Cargo HONG KONG, CHINA, 2019-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has been recognised by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) as a Partner Airport of IATA’s Center of Excellence for Perishable Logistics (IATA CEIV Fresh), the first airport community in the world to receive… Read the full press release

Qatar Duty Free is an official partner of the Commercial Bank Qatar (CBQ) Masters Golf tournament 2019

The award-winning retailer is also a sponsor of the Hole in One competition, with a $155,000 voucher redeemable at QDF DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Duty Free (QDF) is pleased to announce that it is an official partner of the Commercial Bank Qatar (CBQ) Masters Golf tournament 2019, taking place at… Read the full press release

Hyatt and Homeinns partner to create a new hospitality brand to meet growing number of young travelers in China

Joint venture to leverage strengths of Hyatt and Homeinns, create new hospitality brand aimed at meeting the evolving travel trends in China by offering a different premium travel experience in the upper-midscale segment CHICAGO / SHANGHAI, CHINA , 2019-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and BTG Hotels (Group) Co., Ltd. (Shanghai Stock… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport welcomes cargo-partner Kft among the first tenants of its brand new cargo center

BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2019-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The handover of the brand new cargo center called BUD Cargo City is scheduled for the end of 2019 at Budapest Airport. Linked with this, the construction of a second building dedicated for forwarders also commenced at the end of January. Budapest Airport now welcomes cargo-partner Kft, one… Read the full press release

Marriott International is the Official Hotel Partner across all 90 NCAA® championships

Marriott International Enhances March Madness® Experience for Sports Fans and Travelers Across America and Introduces New Marriott Bonvoy Moments Bethesda, Maryland, 2019-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International is gearing up for game day in its third year as the Official Hotel Partner across all 90 NCAA® championships. This is a multi-year partnership with Marriott International, NCAA,… Read the full press release

WTTC and IBMATA partner to enhance border security with biometric technology

LONDON, UK, 2019-Feb-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the International Border Management & Technologies Association (IBMATA) announce a partnership to promote safe, secure and seamless travel across international borders making best use of new and emerging technology, while enhancing border security. WTTC represents the global private sector of… Read the full press release

Acqualina Resort & Spa and Van Cleef & Arpels partner to offer an exclusive shopping experience for guests

SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FL, 2019-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Acqualina Resort & Spa and Van Cleef & Arpels are offering an exclusive shopping experience for guests of the award-winning resort located in Sunny Isles Beach to shop in style at the exquisite boutique in Bal Harbour Shops.  With Van Cleef & Arpels’ 50 year anniversary of its iconic… Read the full press release

Interstate Hotels & Resorts and SCG America partner for a new Le Méridien hotel in Orange County, California slated to open in 2021

ARLINGTON, Va., 2019-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Following a signing ceremony that took place yesterday, Interstate Hotels & Resorts today (JANUARY 31, 2019) announced its executed management agreement with New York City-based SCG America (SCGA) – the company leading the development of a new Le Méridien hotel in Orange County, California. Construction is anticipated to… Read the full press release

SAS is a principal partner to the Scandinavian Olympic Committees for the Olympic Games in Tokyo 2020 and Olympic Winter Games in Beijing 2022

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2019-Jan-30 — /Travel PR News/ — SAS is entering into a unique cross border partnership with the three national Scandinavian Olympic Committees (DIF, NIF and SOK)* as principal partner to the Scandinavian Olympic Committees in the run up to and during the Olympic Games in Tokyo 2020 and Olympic Winter Games in Beijing 2022…. Read the full press release

easyJet welcomes Cathay Pacific as new airline partner to its connections service, Worldwide by easyJet

LUTON, England, 2019-Jan-23 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has today (JANUARY / 22/ 2019) announced Cathay Pacific will be a new airline partner to its unique connections service, Worldwide by easyJet. easyJet customers will be able to connect seamlessly between easyJet flights across its European network flying into London Gatwick Airport and… Read the full press release

Singapore will be on the spotlight as the Official Culinary Destination Partner of the inaugural edition of the World Restaurant Awards

Gastronomic collaborations, cross-country chef exchanges, and an in-Singapore activation in this first-ever culinary partnership between STB and IMG    Singapore, 2019-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore has been designated the Official Culinary Destination Partner of The World Restaurant Awards, which is  a progressive new annual awards created by events leader IMG, in partnership with Joe Warwick[1] and… Read the full press release

Air France partner with FAUCHON to offer new A la Carte Menu on board

PARIS, France, 2019-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — In partnership with the prestigious French gourmet food and delicatessen company FAUCHON, Air France offers its new A la Carte Menu on board all its long-haul flights. Sébastien Monceaux, executive chef for FAUCHON, has exclusively designed menus comprising a starter, a main dish, cheese and dessert. As ambassadors… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to bring more travellers between India and Doha as the Official Airline Partner for the Qatar-India Year of Culture 2019

Award-winning airline celebrates culture as a universal connection that brings people together  Qatar Airways currently operates 102 weekly flights between Doha and 13 destinations in India DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Jan-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to announce that it is the Official Airline Partner for the Qatar-India Year of Culture 2019, marking… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines is the official airline partner of the Holiday Fair 2019 in Vienna

Austrian Airlines is the airline partner of the Holiday Fair in Vienna  Aircraft turbine selfie station, Jetshop and much more await visitors  Special trade fair offers bookable on site and online from January 10-13, 2019 VIENNA, Austria, 2019-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ — It’s time again for the Holiday Fair in Vienna, luring thousands of visitors… Read the full press release

Abu Dhabi Airports recognized its stakeholder and partner airline during its annual dinner event

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2018-Dec-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Annual dinner event hosted by Abu Dhabi Airports in appreciation of stakeholder and partner airlines’ contribution to excellent customer service Abu Dhabi Airports hosted its annual Stakeholder and Airlines Relations Dinner in recognition of the crucial role played by its various stakeholders and partner airlines… Read the full press release

Fiji Airways starts flying as a oneworld connect partner

Nadi, Fiji, 2018-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Fiji Airways starts flying as a oneworld connect partner from today (Wednesday 5 December) – as the first airline globally to link up to the world’s premier alliance via this new membership platform. Fiji Airways is now starting to display the new oneworld connect branding on its aircraft fuselages by the main passenger doors,… Read the full press release