Category Archives: Travel

SITA AirportHub™ to boost connectivity at Port Moresby Jackson’s International Airport

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SINGAPORE, 2018-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Papua New Guinea’s National Airport Corporation has selected SITA AirportHub™ to boost connectivity at Port Moresby Jackson’s International Airport. SITA AirportHub is an airport-wide shared connectivity platform that enables Port Moresby airport to provide airlines, ground handlers and other tenants with secure and reliable bandwidth, including wireless connectivity to access off-airport… Read the full press release

Kansai International Airport trials SITA’s intelligent check-in kiosk KATE

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GENEVA, Switzerland, 2018-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Kansai Airports, the operator of Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Osaka International Airport (ITAMI), is working with SITA on a trial of KATE – SITA’s intelligent check-in kiosk. KATE will autonomously move to congested areas in the airport with the aim to reduce check-in queues, promising to relegate check-in queues… Read the full press release

SITA provides wireless connectivity on the ground to Air Mauritius’ new fleet of Airbus A350 aircraft

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Wireless connectivity at the gate will allow the aircraft to connect to vital aircraft, airline systems GENEVA, Switzerland, 2018-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — SITA is providing wireless connectivity on the ground to Air Mauritius’ new fleet of Airbus A350 aircraft, keeping the new-generation aircraft connected to the vital back-end systems no matter where they… Read the full press release

AccorHotels partners with Rythm to pilot the first-ever active sleep solution Dreem

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AccorHotels partners with Rythm to pilot the first-ever active sleep solution Dreem   At the cutting edge of wellness, Pullman pilots Dreem, an innovative, award winning technology, scientifically proven to promote a superior sleep, in two key properties. Paris, France, 2018-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — AccorHotels is proud to announce its partnership with Rythm,… Read the full press release

London City Airport removes plastic straws from its food and drink outlets

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LONDON, 2018-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Plastic straws are no longer available in any of London City Airport’s food and drink outlets, and have been replaced with biodegradable paper straws, which will be provided upon request. The decision to remove plastic straws from the airport comes following heightened awareness of the waste impact of… Read the full press release

Allegiant opens its thirteenth permanent base at Indianapolis International Airport

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Flights with Locally Based Aircraft and Crews Will Propel Economic Growth INDIANAPOLIS, 2018-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) today (Feb. 7, 2018) begins operating flights with Indiana-based crews and aircraft from Indianapolis International Airport (IND), providing a foundation for future growth in the Hoosier State. Allegiant’s thirteenth permanent base of operations opens with… Read the full press release

Kansas City International Airport keeps disabled parking spaces available with the help of Variety KC

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Kansas City, MO, 2018-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The Kansas City Aviation Department strives to make Kansas City International Airport as accessible and inclusive as possible for the disabled. To that end, it has reserved hundreds of close-in disabled parking spaces in Garage, Circle and Economy parking. As is the case in other venues,… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport announces Jobs Fairs schedules

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Following the success of similar events, Bristol Airport will be hosting a number of Jobs Fairs to showcase the range of job opportunities on offer. BRISTOL, UK, 2018-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The Airport will be teaming up with business partners based across its site at the two events – one in February and one… Read the full press release

Gatwick Airport announces educational ‘Cool Aeronautics’ events for primary schools

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Gatwick continues to invest in STEM events and local skills Airport gives tours, talks and opportunities to participate in aircraft challenges Free to register school events form part of Gatwick’s wider education strategy  LONDON, UK, 2018-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick Airport has partnered with the Gatwick Aviation Museum and the Royal Aeronautical Society… Read the full press release

IATA and CAAS to establish a Global Safety Predictive Analytics Research Center (SPARC) in Singapore

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IATA and CAAS to establish a Global Safety Predictive Analytics Research Center (SPARC) in Singapore   Geneva, 2018-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Collaboration (MoC) to establish a Global Safety Predictive Analytics Research Center (SPARC)… Read the full press release

IATA moves to a larger office including a Global Delivery Center in Singapore

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Singapore, 2018-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is growing its presence in Singapore with the move to a larger office that is able to accommodate 40% more employees, including a Global Delivery Center (GDC). “2018 marks IATA’s 49th year in Singapore. From a small office in 1969, today Singapore is… Read the full press release

EASA and Airbus Helicopters implement a new single Production Organisation Approval

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Marignane, France, 2018-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Airbus Helicopters have just implemented a new single Production Organisation Approval (POA). This replaces previous national approvals from France, Germany and Spain by a single, integrated framework allowing for simplified industrial exchanges between Airbus Helicopters’ manufacturing facilities and supporting the… Read the full press release

PATA announces the Asia Pacific Youth & Sustainable Tourism Workshop on March 14 in Bangkok, Thailand

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PATA announces the Asia Pacific Youth & Sustainable Tourism Workshop on March 14 in Bangkok, Thailand   BANGKOK, 2018-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), supported by the Global Peace Foundation and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), will organise the Asia Pacific Youth & Sustainable Tourism Workshop on… Read the full press release

British Airways’ customers can now benefit from new lounges from Innsbruck, Ibiza and Seville

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British Airways’ customers can now benefit from new lounges from Innsbruck, Ibiza and Seville   LONDON, 2018-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways’ customers travelling from Innsbruck, Ibiza and Seville from today (February 01, 2018) will benefit from access to new lounges. The use of the partner* lounges, exclusively for the airline’s customers travelling in… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways announces new direct flights to Hatay, Turkey from 4 April

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Qatar Airways announces new direct flights to Hatay, Turkey from 4 April   Non-stop service to Hatay to commence on 4 April  New route reflects the close relationship between the State of Qatar and Turkey DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to announce the launch of new direct flights… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways expands its fleet with fourth state-of-the-art Gulfstream G650ER executive aircraft

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Qatar Airways expands its fleet with fourth state-of-the-art Gulfstream G650ER executive aircraft   Qatar Executive is now the world’s largest G650ER owner-operator  Latest delivery is part of Qatar Airways Group’s expansion plans for Qatar Executive DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has taken delivery of its fourth state-of-the-art Gulfstream G650ER executive aircraft,… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways inaugurates non-stop flight to Penang, its second destination in Malaysia

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Qatar Airways inaugurates non-stop flight to Penang, its second destination in Malaysia   Award-winning airline commences service to its second destination in Malaysia, continuing its robust expansion throughout South East Asia Announces increased frequency to four-times weekly effective 1 July 2018 in response to strong leisure and business demand DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Feb-07 — /Travel PR… Read the full press release

HMSHost and the CDA announce the return of Channel Your Inner Chef culinary competition

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HMSHost and the CDA announce the return of Channel Your Inner Chef culinary competition   CHICAGO, 2018-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Ready to show off your cooking skills to world travelers? Want to get your favorite dish featured on the restaurant menu at one of the busiest airports in the world? Enter Channel Your Inner Chef, a unique, multi-phase… Read the full press release

CDA welcomes Ethiopian Airlines’ first-ever direct service between Chicago and Africa

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CHICAGO, 2018-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation and its newest air carrier partner, Ethiopian Airlines, announced today (02/05/2018) that new nonstop service between Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Ethiopia’s Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) will begin on June 9, 2018. The addition of this new service represents the first-ever… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines welcomes David Oppenheim as VP of sales

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Alaska Airlines welcomes David Oppenheim as VP of sales   New position reflects airline’s expansion, growth in national marketplace SEATTLE, 2018-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines has named David Oppenheim vice president of sales, responsible for strengthening and growing relationships with Alaska’s corporate travel customers. His role will help the airline further its business growth, develop new… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines extends partnership with Portland Timbers

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Alaska Airlines extends partnership with Portland Timbers   PORTLAND, Ore., 2018-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The Portland Timbers today (Feb. 5, 2018 ) announced that the club has entered into a multiyear partnership extension with Alaska Airlines. As part of the continued partnership, the iconic Northwest airline’s wordmark will continue to be featured prominently on… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines appoints Chris Johnson as the new Managing Director Ground Operations

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Dallas, Texas, 2018-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced Chris Johnson as the new Managing Director Ground Operations effective February 1, 2018. Johnson will be responsible for the daily operations of a Team of more than 18,000 Employees who work in our domestic locations across the United States. His key responsibilities include ensuring these… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific presented a Certificate of Excellence to Plaza Premium Group as recognition of their partnership

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Cathay Pacific presented a Certificate of Excellence to Plaza Premium Group as recognition of their partnership   HONG KONG, 2018-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific and Plaza Premium Group recently celebrated their long term collaboration with a presentation ceremony of a Certificate of Excellence in recognition of the partnership. Cathay Pacific Director Customer… Read the full press release

Hyatt Hotels announces 351-room Grand Hyatt Grand Cayman Hotel & Residences slated to open in Q4 2020

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351-key Grand Hyatt Grand Cayman Hotel & Residences to be developed on famous Seven Mile Beach and expected to be completed in Q4 2020 CHICAGO, 2018-Feb-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (February 1, 2018) that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a franchise and related agreements with Pageant Beach Hotel… Read the full press release

Hyatt Hotels continues expansion of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand with these new North American properties

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Brand to nearly double portfolio with announcement of new California project and upcoming and recent additions in Nashville, New Orleans, Philadelphia and British Columbia CHICAGO, 2018-Feb-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (January 30, 2018) announced the development of a new hotel in Hollywood, Calif., for The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand,… Read the full press release

easyJet again named the Best Short-Haul Airline at the 2018 Business Travel Awards

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easyJet again named the Best Short-Haul Airline at the 2018 Business Travel Awards   LUTON, UK, 2018-Feb-06 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has been awarded Best Short-Haul Airline at the 2018 Business Travel Awards, retaining its title from last year. The airline was also shortlisted in the ‘Business Airline of the Year’… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways displays its Qsuite Business Class concept at New York City’s John F. Kennedy International Airport

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Qatar Airways displays its Qsuite Business Class concept at New York City’s John F. Kennedy International Airport   For a limited time only, travellers will have the opportunity to experience the award-winning new Qsuite at John F. Kennedy International Airport Terminal 5 Qsuite is now available on Qatar Airways flights from both John F. Kennedy… Read the full press release

VisitScotland funds Moray Speyside Tourism’s #madeinmoray campaign

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VisitScotland funds Moray Speyside Tourism’s #madeinmoray campaign   EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-Feb-06 — /Travel PR News/ — A marketing campaign aimed at promoting Moray Speyside through direct engagement with the travel trade has been given a funding boost of £12,200 by the national tourism organisation. VisitScotland has awarded Growth Fund money to Moray Speyside Tourism (MST),… Read the full press release

Edinburgh named among Britain’s favourite city in the LandLove Magazine Awards

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Edinburgh named among Britain’s favourite city in the LandLove Magazine Awards   EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-Feb-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Malcolm Roughead, VisitScotland Chief Executive, is delighted to hear that Edinburgh was a runner-up for Britain’s favourite city in the LandLove Magazine Awards. “It’s fantastic that Edinburgh has been named among Britain’s favourite cities. With a… Read the full press release

The Scottish Seabird Centre again received a five-star grading from VisitScotland’s Quality Assurance Scheme

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The Scottish Seabird Centre again received a five-star grading from VisitScotland’s Quality Assurance Scheme   EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-Feb-06 — /Travel PR News/ — One of the Scotland’s leading wildlife centres has swooped up tourism’s highest accolade. The Scottish Seabird Centre, twice winner of BBC Countryfile’s Nature Reserve of the Year, has once again received a… Read the full press release