Tag Archives: Sports

Indianapolis International Airport announces Delta Air Lines One-time nonstop service from Birmingham, Huntsville and Savannah

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One-time nonstop service to Indy from Birmingham, Huntsville and Savannah INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 2022-Jan-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The Indianapolis International Airport (IND) announced today (Jan. 3, 2021) that Delta Air Lines has added one-time service with nonstop flights from Birmingham (BHM), Huntsville (HSV) and Savannah (SAV) specifically for the College Football National Playoff Championship… Read the full press release

Tennis superstar, Emma Raducanu named global brand ambassador of British Airways

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London, UK, 2021-Dec-22 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has named tennis superstar, Emma Raducanu, as its latest global brand ambassador. The airline, which prides itself on connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain, will support the British star as she represents the nation globally. The airline will fly Emma to… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways congratulates Algeria on their outstanding win in the first-ever FIFA Arab Cup™

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Qatar Airways congratulates Algeria on lifting the prestigious FIFA Arab Cup™ Trophy  Fans were left with a poignant ‘au revoir’ with screens at the final displaying the airline’s key messages ‘The World’s Best Airline’ and ‘See You in Qatar 2022’ Fans can book their FIFA World Cup™ travel packages at qatarairways.com/fifa2022 Doha, Qatar, 2021-Dec-21 — /Travel… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways becomes Official Airline Partner of the Volleyball Federation of Russia (VFR)

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VFR is the first Russian sports federation to enter a partnership with the World’s Best Airline Partnership coincides with Qatar Airways launching flights to Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport DOHA, Qatar, 2021-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways expands its diverse sporting sponsorship portfolio with the exciting addition of the Volleyball Federation of Russia (VFR) in… Read the full press release

Anantara Uluwatu Bali Resort offers the Ultimate Surf Break Package

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Bali, Indonesia, 2021-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — You know a surfing spot is hot when eleven-time world championship surfer Kelly Slater makes a trek mid-pandemic in search of the perfect wave. In December 2020 he did just that at Uluwatu on the southwestern tip of Bali’s Bukit Peninsula. The beaches around Anantara Uluwatu Bali… Read the full press release

Courtyard by Marriott launches Courtyard Super Bowl Sleepover Contest

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The Official Hotel of the NFL Announces Return of the Super Bowl Sleepover Contest Plus Exclusive Moments Packages for Marriott Bonvoy Members Throughout the Upcoming Season BETHESDA, MD, 2021-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Courtyard by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s extraordinary portfolio of 30 hotel brands and the Official Hotel of the NFL, is… Read the full press release

LVCVA launches new campaign highlighting Las Vegas as the ultimate destination to watch and experience sports

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, 2021-Aug-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The latest ad launched by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), “The Greatest Arena on Earth,” highlights Las Vegas as the ultimate destination to watch and experience sports. “With a thrilling roster of professional teams, high-profile sporting events, world-class venues and unparalleled event experiences,… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways and Qatar Duty Free sponsor 30th edition of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open

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ATP tournament takes place from 8 – 13 March, at Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex in Doha Tennis championship will feature several of the world’s top tennis players DOHA, Qatar, 2021-Mar-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways and Qatar Duty Free (QDF) are excited to be sponsoring the Qatar ExxonMobil Open 2021, an annual star-studded… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways is the Official Airline Partner of the FIFA Club World Cup™

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Qatar Airways is the Official Airline for the tournament for the second year running in Qatar Taking place from 4 –11 February 2021, FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2020™ will feature the world’s six continental club champions including Qatar Airways partner and European champions FC Bayern München      DOHA, Qatar, 2021-Feb-04 — /Travel PR… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways signs sponsorship agreement with Club Africain of Tunisia

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Airline will be the Main Shirt Sponsor of Club Africain’s football, handball and basketball teams from 2020/21 until the end of the 2023/24 season Qatar Airways currently operates three weekly passenger services to Tunis DOHA, Qatar, 2020-Aug-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is excited to announce that it has signed a multi-year sponsorship… Read the full press release

UNWTO names Spanish football legend Iker Casillas as Special Ambassador for Responsible Tourism

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Madrid, Spain, 2020-May-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) today (11 MAY 2020) designated Spanish football legend and World Cup winner Iker Casillas as Special Ambassador for Responsible Tourism. In a virtual ceremony, the goalkeeper pledged to promote the universal benefits of tourism. During the ceremony, which was held by video… Read the full press release

Emirates as a lead sponsor of TartanHacks, Carnegie Mellon University’s biggest hackathon

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Varsity students propose ideas from augmented and mixed reality to roving agents Dubai, UAE, 2020-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — It was a marathon of a different kind – young, bright and futuristic minds at Carnegie Mellon University worked with intent over a 24-hour period to present 10 extraordinary ideas to Emirates – the lead… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways and Qatar Duty Free announce sponsorship of the Qatar Total Open Tennis Tournament 2020

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Tournament to take place from 23-29 February at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex, Doha   Sponsorship supports Qatar’s ambition to become a global leader in sports DOHA, Qatar, 2020-Feb-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways and Qatar Duty Free (QDF) are proud to sponsor the Qatar Total Open Tennis Tournament 2020 at the Khalifa… Read the full press release

Iberia extends sponsorship agreement with the Spanish Basketball Federation through 2024

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The Spanish airline has extended its agreement with the Spanish Basketball Federation through 2024. Iberia has also renewed its commitment to the “Woman Universe” project. Madrid, Spain, 2020-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Iberia’s Executive Chairman Luis Gallego, and Spanish Basketball Federation President Jorge Garbajosa today (07-02-2020) renewed the sponsorship agreement for the 2012-2024 period… Read the full press release

Emirates announces five year sponsorship deal with Olympique Lyonnais football club

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Emirates will be the Official Main Sponsor of the Lyon-based football club from the 2020/2021 season LYON & DUBAI, 2020-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, the world’s largest international airline and Olympique Lyonnais (OL), one of France’s top football clubs today (6th February 2020) announced a five year sponsorship deal. Under the agreement, Emirates… Read the full press release

George Best Belfast City Airport and Sullivan Upper School partner to deliver a community rugby programme to school children

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BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2020-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — George Best Belfast City Airport has teamed up with Sullivan Upper School to deliver a community rugby programme to primary school children across East Belfast and North Down. This community rugby programme, sponsored by the Airport’s Community Fund and delivered by coaches and senior players from… Read the full press release

Delaware North is the food and beverage and hospitality partner of the 2020 Australian Open

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Buffalo, N.Y., 2020-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The 2020 Australian Open tennis tournament at Melbourne & Olympic Parks is well underway, with Delaware North serving aces in hospitality. The company is the longstanding food and beverage and hospitality partner of the Australian Open, and uses the high-profile event to showcase what excellent service is… Read the full press release

Oman Air supports the nation’s Paralympic Team

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MUSCAT, Oman, 2019-Oct-30 — /Travel PR News/ — In line with its commitment to social responsibility, Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, is proud to support the nation’s Paralympic Team, which recently competed in the Second West Asian Paralympic Games, 2019 held in Amman, Jordan. Supporting Oman’s parathletes is one component of… Read the full press release

Emirates renews partnership after celebrating 20 years as Premier Partner of Australian club

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Airline renews partnership after celebrating 20 years as Premier Partner of Australian club Dubai, UAE, 2019-May-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates is celebrating the renewal of one of its most enduring and successful sponsorship properties in the Australian market, marking 20 years as the Premier Partner of the Collingwood Football Club. Formed in 1999,… Read the full press release

Brussels Airport sponsors the Belfius EuroHockey Championships 2019

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Brussels, Belgium, 2019-May-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Brussels Airport attaches much importance to a healthy mind in a healthy body. That is why the airport is sponsoring the Belfius EuroHockey Championships 2019 this year. The best European hockey teams, including the Red Lions and the Red Panthers, will compete for the title of European Champion…. Read the full press release

Qatar Airways launches new TVC campaign highlights the pinnacle event in women’s team sports: the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019™

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Airline’s exciting new campaign highlights the pinnacle event in women’s team sports, taking place 7 June – 7 July 2019 in France The expressive new film features one of the most famous faces from the world of football, Neymar, and conveys the excitement generated in the run-up to the tournament DOHA, Qatar, 2019-May-17 — /Travel… 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

Musselburgh Racecourse Ladies Day, Salomon Skyline Scotland, the Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open and Stirling Scottish Marathon shortlisted at this year’s Scottish Thistle Awards

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EDINBURGH, Soctland, 2019-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — FOUR of Scotland’s major sporting events have been shortlisted for a national award at Scotland’s tourism Oscars. The four finalists for Best Sporting Event are: Musselburgh Racecourse Ladies Day – held in June, the event attracts a non-traditional audience to the race track and has a significant impact on the local… Read the full press release

Singapore Tourism Board features young athletes in its new marketing strategy

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Singapore, 2019-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ — For the first time ever, the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) is featuring young athletes as an integral part of its marketing efforts.   The young athletes take centre stage in newly-created content by STB, such as its Action Seekers tribe film[1], and also star as the coaches in a fun… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways announces sports partnership with The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL)

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Partnership will see Qatar Airways sponsor CONMEBOL’s professional football competitions across South America for the next 4.5 years CONMEBOL is the governing body of football in South America and continental confederation of FIFA DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is delighted to announce that it is the Official Global Airline Partner… Read the full press release

Sheremetyevo International Airport gears up for the 2018 FIFA World Cup

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MOSCOW, Russia,, 2018-Jun-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Sheremetyevo International Airport is the largest Russian airport in terms of passenger and freight throughput, takeoff and landing operations, the size of passenger and cargo facilities. In 2017, Sheremetyevo served 40 million 93 thousand people what is 17.8% more than in 2016. Sheremetyevo is among the leaders of international ratings in Europe by the terms of passenger services quality, throughput growth and punctuality… Read the full press release

Icelandair and national football team co-create Team Iceland Stopover – a series of 90-minute football-inspired experiences

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Iceland Captain Aron Gunnarsson and his teammates invite travellers to enjoy some of their favourite Icelandic experiences this summer As proud sponsors of the Icelandic national team, Icelandair is celebrating their achievements this summer, with 90-minute football inspired experiences, all included in the price of any Icelandair Stopover flight ticket Players from the Men’s and Women’s… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways celebrates sports during Qatar’s National Sports Day

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Sport is central to Qatar’s future vision Qatar Airways celebrates the day with its employees, reflecting the core values at the heart of the airline and its close affiliation with sport around the world DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways this week celebrated the State of Qatar’s National Sports Day, a public… Read the full press release

Sochi 2014 Organizing Committee opened its main ticket centers in Sochi and Moscow

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Sochi, Russia, 2013-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sports fans who have not yet bought tickets for Sochi 2014 – Russia’s first Olympic Winter and Paralympic Winter Games on home soil – now have another option to obtain their passes to this once in a lifetime event, as the Sochi 2014 Organizing Committee today opened its main ticket centers… Read the full press release