Initiative Designed to Increase Hotel Development and Ownership Among Historically Underrepresented Groups. Company to Also Host “She Has a Deal” Pitch Competition and Awards Luncheon April 27-28 BETHESDA, MD, 2023-Apr-28 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of Marriott International’s (Nasdaq: MAR) ongoing commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, the company announced that the first… Read the full press release
Global hotel company expands commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion by providing roles for neurodivergent community Bangkok, Thailand, 2023-Apr-07 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is proud to announce a landmark partnership with Steps – an organisation that empowers employers to realise the potential of… Read the full press release
Dubai, UAE, 2023-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — With concerted efforts to further enhance support services for travellers with hidden disabilities including Autism, Emirates has rolled out specialised training to more than 24,000 global cabin crew and ground staff, collaborated with Dubai Airport on a useful travel planner and autism friendly route to make the… Read the full press release
March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 2023-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Indianapolis Airport Authority, the Indiana Association of Rehabilitation Facilities, Ability Indiana and Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch came together at the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to unveil an exhibit of more than 20 art pieces, including paintings, ceramics and mixed… Read the full press release
Sydney, Australia, 2023-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — A star-studded crowd came together at Hilton Sydney for the first Rainbow Formal gala event to launch Hilton’s nationwide partnership with LGBTQIA+ charity organisation, Minus18, backed by queer icon and advocate, actor, model and DJ, Ruby Rose during Sydney’s WorldPride. Hilton’s support will see an expanded footprint for… Read the full press release
This also marks the airline’s first flight where the carbon emissions will be offset KLIA, 2023-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — In conjunction with International Women’s Day (IWD), Malaysia Airlines conducted an all-women operated flight on MH2520 from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kuching (KCH) to celebrate and showcase the diverse role women play in contributing to… Read the full press release
Between 2018 and 2022, the airline has increased its percentage of women in senior positions from 18 to 34% Iberia redesigned and relaunched its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Plan with a new approach that covers, in addition to gender, other groups: generational, cultural (nationalities), LGTBIQ+ and people with disabilities One of Iberia’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Plan is… Read the full press release
SYDNEY, Australia, 2023-Feb-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton and charity organisation, Minus18, have announced a nationwide partnership that aims to give more LGBTQIA+ young people in Australia the right to free, inclusive and empowering school formals – launched today (February 27, 2023) by queer icon and advocate, actor, model and DJ, Ruby Rose during Sydney’s WorldPride. Hilton’s… Read the full press release
The ITB Responsible Tourism track at the ITB Berlin Convention features climate change action, resilience and regeneration as key topics Responsible tourism as a topic concerning all sectors Commitment to environmentally friendly and socially responsible tourism A special event celebrates International Women’s Day on 8 March Berlin, Germany, 2023-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Socially… Read the full press release
W Hotels Is Celebrating LGBTQIA+ Communities and Making A Stance That Whoever You Are – You’re Welcome At W Hotels SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 2023-Feb-22 — /Travel PR News/ — For the fourth year running, W Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, celebrates its longstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion as a major… Read the full press release
Opfikon, Switzerland, 2023-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Swiss mineral water is sold in the duty-free stores at Zurich Airport. Of this, CHF 0.50 each are donated to a charitable organization. The proceeds of CHF 397,431 from the bottles sold over the last 18 months go to the Stiftung Kinderhilfe Sternschnuppe. The “Charity Water” project… Read the full press release
Madrid, Spain, 2023-Jan-12 — /Travel PR News/ — UNWTO, in collaboration with the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and UN Women has launched a free online training course focused on gender equality within the tourism sector. The course, which is available through atingi.org, is part… Read the full press release
From pink kits to fan content, together the URC and Qatar Airways support breast cancer awareness DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways and the United Rugby Championship (URC), one of the three major rugby leagues in Europe, teamed up this past weekend to raise awareness of breast cancer during the URC games… Read the full press release
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
Christchurch, New Zealand, 2022-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports can be busy and confusing places, but for people with Hidden Disabilities they can be simply overwhelming. For this reason, Christchurch Airport has today joined the Sunflower Lanyard scheme, a programme for people who would like a little more assistance without having to ask for… Read the full press release
Sydney, Australia, 2022-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The sky is set to sparkle when the Qantas WorldPride Flight from Los Angeles to Sydney takes off on 22 February 2023, bringing members of the American LGBTQI+ community to Australia to celebrate Sydney WorldPride. As a proud supporter of the LGBTQI+ community Qantas is the official… Read the full press release
YEG to launch the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program to increase accessibility, awareness and compassion for people with invisible disabilities Edmonton, AB, 2022-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Edmonton International Airport (YEG) strives to create an accessible and welcoming environment for everyone. As part of this commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, YEG has partnered with Hidden… Read the full press release
Hong Kong SAR, China, 2022-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — To mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, the Marco Polo Hotels in Hong Kong and the Philippines will join forces to offer #Pinktober dining experiences from 11 to 31 October 2022. A part of the proceeds are pledged to the Hong Kong Hereditary Breast… Read the full press release
Hong Kong SAR, China, 2022-Oct-11 — /Travel PR News/ — To mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, the Marco Polo Hotels in Hong Kong and the Philippines will join forces to offer #Pinktober dining experiences from 11 to 31 October 2022. A part of the proceeds are pledged to the Hong Kong Hereditary Breast… Read the full press release
CHICACO, IL, 2022-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Miraval Resorts & Spas, a global leader for wellness destinations is continuing its collaboration with NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), the nation’s largest grassroots organization dedicated to supporting those affected by mental illness. As the two organizations continue to team up, Miraval Resorts and NAMI are set to develop… Read the full press release
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, 2022-Sep-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Each and every traveller is unique, and so are their needs and requirements. To help all those who work at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport better serve passengers, we’ve partnered with Hidden Disabilities Sunflower to bring its globally recognized Sunflower Lanyard program to YWG. Adorned with yellow sunflowers, the green… Read the full press release
Paris, France, 2022-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Accor, a world leading hospitality Group, and SHe Travel Club, the only independent hotel label designed by women for women, today (07 September 2022) announce a partnership which aims to reimagine the female travel and hospitality experience. SHe Travel Club is the first and only hotel label… Read the full press release
In April, British Airways launched a community-based initiative, the BA Better World Community Fund to support projects in communities across the UK Since its launch, the fund has reached more than £760,000 through donations and funding on the airline’s Crowdfunder platform The fund has supported more than 30 projects including providing funding for holiday clubs for children… Read the full press release
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
Austin, U.S.A., 2022-Jul-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Austin is kicking off the city’s Pride month celebrations with an inaugural Drag Brunch on Sunday, August 7, 2022. The “Pop Princess” themed event will be opened by Austin performers Ritzy Bitz and Celia Light and headlined by iconic New Orleans drag entertainers Kookie Baker and Jessica Champagne…. Read the full press release
As a gold member of the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA), Hyatt is committed to honoring and celebrating the LGBTQ+ community year-round CHICAGO, IL, 2022-Jun-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Grounded in its purpose of caring for people so they can be their best, Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) is proud to announce Hyatt’s continued… Read the full press release
LAS VEGAS, NV, 2022-Apr-19 — /Travel PR News/ — From annual events to amazing entertainment, Las Vegas proudly celebrates the LGBTQ+ community and empowers travelers to embrace who they are year-round. The destination recently launched a digital content series, How to Be (in Vegas), which explores queer identity, self-acceptance, and everything a fabulously inclusive environment like Las Vegas… Read the full press release
Auckland, New Zealand, 2022-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — As air travel returns, Auckland Airport and Air New Zealand are introducing the Sunflower Hidden Disabilities programme to make it easier for every traveller to take flight. The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower lanyard, with its cheerful sunflower emblem, is a discrete way people can indicate a non-visible… Read the full press release
Manchester Airport’s Community Trust Fund this year celebrates a quarter of a century helping not-for-profit organisations in neighbouring communities Trust Fund’s quarterly meeting in January resulted in more than £27,000 worth of grants to 13 organisations Beneficiaries include sports clubs, youth groups and community allotment projects For more information or to apply for a grant… Read the full press release
Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2022-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Belfast City Airport has appointed AWARE as its new charity partner of the year, aiming to raise vital funds to provide support to those affected by depression and ill mental health across Northern Ireland. Founded in 1996, AWARE, the only charity in Northern Ireland working exclusively… Read the full press release