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Cambria Hotels opens first hotel in Georgia with grand opening of Cambria Hotel Savannah Downtown Historic District

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New property continues brand’s expansion in travelers’ favorite destinations with debut opening in the state of Georgia ROCKVILLE, Md., 2023-Apr-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Cambria Hotels, part of the Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) family of brands, continues its nationwide expansion with the grand opening of its first hotel in Georgia: the Cambria Hotel Savannah Downtown Historic District. The… Read the full press release

Oakland International Airport Partners with Oakland Roots Sports Club in Advertising Program

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OAK designated the Official Airport of Oakland Roots SC Oakland, Calif., 2023-Apr-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakland International Airport announced a year-long, multi-media advertising partnership with Oakland Roots Sports Club. The partnership includes the designation of the San Francisco East Bay airport as the Official Airport of Oakland Roots SC. The 2023 season long partnership also… Read the full press release

Chloe Surridge appointed as Chief Operations Officer of Auckland Airport to deliver top safety outcomes and quality customer experience

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Auckland, New Zealand, 2023-Apr-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport has announced the appointment of Chloe Surridge as Chief Operations Officer, an executive team position focused on delivering top safety outcomes and a quality customer experience for the millions of travellers flying in and out each year. Ms Surridge will join Auckland Airport on… Read the full press release

Auckland Airport Braces for Busy Easter and School Holiday Period with Over 800,000 Passengers Traveling

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Napier comes out on top as busiest regional destination Australia, US and Singapore most popular overseas destinations With the airport expected to be busy, plan ahead and allow a bit more time for your journey. Auckland, New Zealand, 2023-Apr-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Three public holidays overlapping with both the New Zealand and Australian… Read the full press release

Hong Kong International Aviation Academy to launch a commercial pilot training program in collaboration with Hong Kong Airlines

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Hong Kong, China, 2023-Apr-05 — /Travel PR News/ — A new commercial airline pilot training programme organised by the Hong Kong International Aviation Academy (HKIAA) is expected to be launched later this year upon receiving approval from the Civil Aviation Department (CAD). HKIAA is currently seeking approval from CAD for CAD509(A) Flying Training Organisation authorisation… Read the full press release

London City Airport introduces new next-gen security scanners to streamline passenger experience

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London City Airport is the first major airport in the UK to have a full CT security scanner offering New technology means passengers will no longer need to remove laptops or liquids, and can carry bottles containing up to 2 litres in their carry-on bags The new technology processes 30% more passengers per hour, improving… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport anticipates its busiest Easter period yet with over 73,000 passengers expected to travel

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Shannon, Ireland, 2023-Apr-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Shannon Airport is preparing for its busiest holiday period so far this year as over 73,000 passengers are egg-spected to hop on a plane from Shannon over Easter. The strong figures represent a 26 per cent increase in the number of passengers travelling through the airport when compared to same period last year, and beats pre-pandemic traffic for… Read the full press release

Airbnb expands Entrepreneurship Academy to empower underrepresented communities in tourism entrepreneurship

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The Airbnb Entrepreneurship Academy has grown to support over 40 local community partners with 2023 representing the largest partner cohort yet. Through the Entrepreneurship Academy, Airbnb has helped more than 1,000 participants from underrepresented communities learn about hosting. San Francisco, CA, 2023-Apr-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Airbnb was founded in 2008 during the Great… Read the full press release

Ryanair Calls on Irish Transport Minister to Confirm Anti-Drone Equipment Ready for Easter Travel

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DUBLIN, Ireland, 2023-Apr-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Ireland’s No.1 airline, called on Transport Min. Eamon Ryan and the DAA to confirm that the recently purchased anti-drone equipment at Dublin Airport is in place, and fully ready to operate, to prevent illegal drone closures at Dublin Airport over the busy Easter holiday period. In… Read the full press release

Silversea Cruises Offers Suite Upgrades and Shipboard Credits for New Bookings

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The cruise line’s guests can enjoy suite category upgrades, USD 1,000 shipboard credit per suite, and 15% reduced deposits on select voyages booked on or before May 31, 2023 Monaco, 2023-Apr-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Silversea Cruises®, the leading ultra-luxury and expedition cruise line, is inviting travellers to indulge their wanderlust with its new Suite Upgrades… Read the full press release

WorldMark Launches Planting Seeds Program to Teach Urban Permaculture to Vacation Club Guests

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Vacation ownership club partners with master regenerative farmer to champion urban growing movement via interactive workshops that support mitigating climate change and food insecurity PORTLAND, Ore., 2023-Apr-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Vacation club brand WorldMark by Wyndham® is launching Planting Seeds, a pilot program that introduces guests staying at WorldMark Portland Waterfront Park to the concept of urban permaculture… Read the full press release

Free Singapore Tour Returns After Two-Year Hiatus with Refreshed and New Itineraries

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Singapore, 2023-Apr-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Changi Airport Group (CAG), Singapore Airlines (SIA), and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) re-launched the Free Singapore Tour after a two-year hiatus due to Covid-19. Three of the existing tours available since pre-Covid-19 – the City Sights Tour, Heritage Tour, and Jewel Tour – have been refreshed to… Read the full press release

SAS Launches Biofuel-Enabled Tickets on Domestic and European Flights to Lower Carbon Footprint

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Stockholm, Sweden, 2023-Apr-04 — /Travel PR News/ — On April 3, SAS launches two ticket types that include biofuel. These will be available on all SAS domestic, Scandinavian and European flights. SAS aims to use fossil-free aviation fuel equivalent of all our domestic flights by 2030, a journey we make together with our passengers. We… Read the full press release

PATA and Visa complete Informal Workers Programme in Bali to support tourism industry’s overlooked stakeholders

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BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2023-Apr-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and Visa are delighted to announce the completion of the Informal Workers Programme in Bali, Indonesia. The programme was created in 2021 as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic to support one of the most important – but often overlooked – stakeholders… Read the full press release

IATA Launches “Focus Africa” to Boost Aviation’s Contribution to Economic and Social Development

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Geneva, Switzerland, 2023-Apr-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is launching “Focus Africa” to strengthen aviation’s contribution to Africa’s economic and social development and improve connectivity, safety and reliability for passengers and shippers. This initiative will align private and public stakeholders to deliver measurable progress in six areas. “Africa accounts… Read the full press release

Aer Lingus Regional launches new direct route from Belfast City Airport to Newquay Cornwall

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Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2023-Apr-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The first Aer Lingus Regional service to popular UK holiday destination, Newquay Cornwall has taken off from George Best Belfast City Airport. Belfast City Airport is the only Airport in Northern Ireland to offer passengers a direct route to Newquay Cornwall Airport, with flights operating on… Read the full press release

“Greener Together”: Cathay Pacific’s Sustainable Development Report emphasizes the importance of partnerships and collective action in achieving sustainability goals

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The airline’s 2022 Sustainable Development Report outlines its determination to cooperate and innovate with partners to lead change Hong Kong, China, 2023-Apr-04 — /Travel PR News/ — As the Cathay Pacific Group continues to make important strides towards becoming a sustainability leader, it is pleased to announce the release of its 2022 Sustainable Development Report,… Read the full press release

JW Marriott unveils new Jeju Resort & Spa in South Korea, offering guests a luxurious haven amidst stunning volcanic coastlines and natural attractions

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Resort’s Breathtaking Design Takes Inspiration From Traditional Island Life, Inviting Guests To Be Nourished And Revitalized In Body, Mind, and Spirit SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA, 2023-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, announced the opening of JW Marriott Jeju Resort & Spa in Seogwipo, Jeju. Perched… Read the full press release

Hilton Monterrey Opens with Focus on Conscious Travel and Efficient Design

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MONTERREY, Mexico, 2023-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced the opening of Hilton Monterrey, located in the business and financial district of the capital city of Nuevo León, Mexico. With an emphasis on efficient design and conscious travel, from its farm-to-table restaurant and energy-conserving technology, the 225-room property provides a modern urban oasis with… Read the full press release

Emirates and United Activate Codeshare Partnership, Expanding Access to U.S. Destinations

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Emirates customers to have access to more than 150 U.S. cities through Chicago, Houston and San Francisco while enjoying codeshare benefits for flights on United; expanded domestic U.S. network coverage to complement Emirates’ network of 12 points across the U.S, which the airline operates to from its Dubai-based hub  Enhanced customer offering implemented with the issuance… Read the full press release

Emirates Enhances Support for Travellers with Hidden Disabilities through Specialised Training and Thoughtful Measures

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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

Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street Boston promotes Rob Differ to Food and Beverage Leader, bringing culinary creativity to the Forbes Five Star and AAA Five Diamond Hotel

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The talented and creative pastry chef will now lead all culinary for the Hotel and brings artistic craft and innovation to the leadership team One Dalton Street, Boston, U.S.A., 2023-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston announces the promotion of Rob Differ as the new Food and Beverage Leader. Originally part of the… Read the full press release

Radisson Blu Mall of America and CenterPoint Energy announce installation of CarbinX™ Carbon Capture Unit to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

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Installation of CleanO2’s groundbreaking technology is part of a CenterPoint Energy program offering cleaner energy solutions to its customers BLOOMINGTON, MN., 2023-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP) and Radisson Blu Mall of America, part of Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), announced the groundbreaking installation of a carbon-capture technology unit, CarbinX™, developed by CleanO2. This marks the first hotel… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels partners with Zooey Deschanel to launch national marketing campaign for simplified hotel booking

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Choice Hotels Campaign Seeks to Simplify and De-stress the Booking Process as Research Shows Consumers Can Have Analysis Paralysis Due to a Myriad of Online Booking Options ROCKVILLE, Md., 2023-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) unveiled a multichannel national marketing campaign to help travelers avoid analysis paralysis and book their next… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels partners with Schneider Electric to use AI-assisted technology for sustainability and energy management

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Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure™ Resource Advisor to help nearly 6,000 Choice Hotel owners track energy and sustainability data. LOUISVILLE, KY, 2023-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Schneider Electric, the global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and sustainability, has been chosen by Choice Hotels International, one of the largest and most successful lodging franchisors… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels International recognized as one of the most trustworthy companies in America for second consecutive year

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ROCKVILLE, Md., 2023-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) has been named one of the ‘Most Trustworthy Companies in America’ 2023 by Newsweek and Statista Inc. This is the second consecutive year that Choice Hotels has been recognized on this list that assesses companies on the three main public pillars of trust – customer… Read the full press release

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announces major expansion in Mexico, set to increase brand portfolio by 30% by 2025

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Newly signed properties will grow Hyatt’s leisure, lifestyle, luxury and all-inclusive offerings in top Mexico destinations CHICAGO, IL, 2023-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) announced the strategic growth of its brand portfolio in Mexico, a top leisure and business travel destination for global and domestic travelers, with new luxury and all-inclusive hotels and… Read the full press release

Indianapolis Airport Authority showcases art exhibit by adults with disabilities

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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

How Air India’s new flights from London Gatwick Airport are boosting trade and tourism between the South East and India

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London, UK, 2023-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Businesses across the South East exported £479 million of goods and services to India – more than any region outside London – according to the latest Government figures1. These impressive trade volumes – and the jobs they support – have been given a further boost today as… Read the full press release

ANA to resume nonstop flights from Munich to Tokyo’s Haneda Airport after pandemic-related break

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MUNICH, Germany, 2023-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan’s largest airline ANA and member of the Star Alliance, is returning to Munich Airport after a pandemic-related break. With the start of the summer flight schedule, the 5-star airline is thus resuming its nonstop connection from Munich to Tokyo’s city-near Haneda Airport. Initially, the route is… Read the full press release