Summer 2019 schedule: Ryanair announces twice weekly service from Liverpool to Corfu, Greece

DUBLIN, Ireland, 2018-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (10 Oct) announced a new route from Liverpool to Corfu, with a twice weekly service from June, as part of Ryanair’s Summer 2019 schedule, which will be launched shortly. North West consumers and visitors can now enjoy even lower fares and the latest… Read the full press release

Viking® again voted the Best River Cruise Line by Condé Nast Traveler’s 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards

Viking Rated Highest of All Cruise Lines in 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards Los Angeles, California, 2018-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking® (www.vikingcruises.com) has again been voted the Best River Cruise Line by Condé Nast Traveler in the publication’s 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards. Viking has scored in the top of the list every year since the river cruise category… Read the full press release

Radisson Hospitality announces the signing of two hotels in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hospitality AB, publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Sweden and part of Radisson Hotel Group, is proud to announce the signing of two hotels in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: the Radisson Blu Hotel, Riyadh Al Qurtuba and the Radisson Hotel, Qurayat. The signings take the group’s portfolio… Read the full press release

Jumeirah Port Soller Hotel & Spa brings four of the best chefs in Mallorca for the third Guest Chef Series

The luxury hotel hosts the final event of the season on November 2, 2018 Port de Sóller, 2018-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Jumeirah Port Soller Hotel & Spa puts the finishing touch to the Guest Chef Series events of the season with a special celebration. Four of the best chefs on the island will join the… Read the full press release

ATPCO & SITA see exponential growth ahead for NDC Exchange

ATPCO & SITA see exponential growth ahead for joint exchange leveraging IATA’s New Distribution Capability (NDC) Dulles, VA, 2018-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — ATPCO and SITA today (09 October 2018) announced that British Airways, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, the airlines of the LATAM Group, and Finnair will participate in NDC Exchange, a platform that… Read the full press release

Indonesia’s busiest airports to take advantage of SITA’s world-class technology

World leader in airport technology continues partnership with PT Angkasa Pura Supports, subsidiary company of PT Angkasa Pura I (Persero) Mangupura, Bali, 2018-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — As world leaders gather in Bali for the IMF-World Bank Group meetings, PT Angkasa Pura I Persero (AP1), which operates 13 airports across Central and Eastern Indonesia,… Read the full press release

WestJet becomes the first Canadian airline to base its Dreamliner aircraft out of YYC Calgary International Airport

Investment will support 650 jobs and $100 million in economic output CALGARY, CANADA, 2018-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — WestJet today (October 10, 2018) announced that it’s connecting Alberta to the world as it launches its first three Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner international destinations from Calgary. WestJet becomes the first Canadian airline to base its Dreamliner aircraft out… Read the full press release

Norwegian offers UK holidaymakers the chance to book flights to the USA for less with East Coast five-day Flash Sale

Six transatlantic routes included in the five-day sale from £134.90 one-way LONDON, UK, 2018-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian has today (Oct 11, 2018) launched an East Coast five-day Flash Sale offering holidaymakers from across the UK the chance to book flights to the USA for less. For five days consumers will be able to… Read the full press release

SFO unveils designs to honor civil rights leader Harvey Milk in the new Terminal 1 facility

Airport makes public call for Milk images to be included in dedication designs SAN FRANCISCO, California, 2018-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) unveiled its designs to honor civil rights leader Harvey Milk in the new Terminal 1 facility, scheduled to open in phases beginning July 2019. The unveiling will include… Read the full press release

Indianapolis International Airport named the Best Airport in the United States for the fifth consecutive year by Condé Nast Traveler

Announcement marks the fifth consecutive year Indy airport awarded with top title Indianapolis, IN, 2018-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Using feedback from nearly half a million travelers, Condé Nast Traveler has named the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) as the Best Airport in the United States for the fifth consecutive year. Condé Nast awarded the title… Read the full press release

BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport ranked the tenth best U.S. airport according to Condé Nast Traveler 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards

Condé Nast Traveler 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards Puts BWI Marshall Airport in Top 10 Baltimore, MD, 2018-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport was ranked the tenth best U.S. airport, according to the Condé Nast Traveler 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards. This week, Condé Nast Traveler magazine announced the results of its comprehensive… Read the full press release

AccorHotels’ closes acquisition of a 50% stake in sbe

Paris, France, 2018-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Through this partnership, AccorHotels’ will pursue its strategy to expand its offering in the luxury lifestyle hospitality segment and its footprint in gateway cities across North America. This long-term investment will allow sbe to leverage AccorHotels’ leading global hospitality platform while remaining an independent luxury lifestyle operator…. Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific treats Hong Kong and Macau senior residents to a 25% discount

25% off flights for Hong Kong and Macau residents aged 65 and over until 31 March 2019 Hong Kong, China, 2018-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — From today (October 10, 2018) until 30 November 2018, Hong Kong and Macau residents aged 65 and over will enjoy a 25% discount on all flights departing between 1 November… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific welcomes HKSAR Government measures to strengthen the transport connectivity of Lantau with other cities in the Greater Bay Area

Hong Kong, China, 2018-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific welcomes the commitment of the Hong Kong SAR Government of making its “Lantau Tomorrow Vision” a priority as outlined in the 2018 Policy Address given today by the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong SAR, The Hon Mrs Carrie Lam. The airline welcomes the Government’s… Read the full press release

Qatar Duty Free announces the launch of the Prada Voyage Experience at Hamad International Airport (HIA)

Passengers can capture and share their favourite moments at the Prada Voyage Podium DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Duty Free (QDF) is delighted to announce the launch of the Prada Voyage Experience at Hamad International Airport (HIA). Passengers will be able to capture their favourite moments at a Prada Voyage photo… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways joins forces with Hamad Medical Corporation to launch events for staff and their families encouraging greater mental health awareness

Campaign is based on the five central themes of ‘Be Active’, ‘Connect’, ‘Take Notice’, ‘Keep Learning’ and ‘Give’ DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, in partnership with Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), will host a programme of activities and events throughout the month of October designed to raise awareness of good mental health… Read the full press release

The British Airways Solo Travel Study unveils the reasons why passengers choose to head out alone

British Airways plots the rise of the solo female traveller in the BA Global Solo Travel Study, revealing almost half of women are choosing to travel solo   More British men and women were over 50 on their first solo trip compared to any other country Sixteen per cent of UK women are jetting off… Read the full press release

Braemar Highland Experience secures a five-star rating from VisitScotland

EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-Oct-11 — /Travel PR News/ — A tour operator which offers bespoke tours in the Cairngorms National Park is celebrating after achieving a prestigious Quality Assurance award from VisitScotland. Braemar Highland Experience, situated in Royal Deeside has secured a five-star rating from the national tourism organisation. The grading highlights businesses within the VisitScotland Quality… Read the full press release

Garleton Lodge awarded a four-star gold accolade from VisitScotland

EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-Oct-11 — /Travel PR News/ — A luxury hotel in East Lothian has achieved a prestigious Quality Assurance award from VisitScotland just one year after opening. Garleton Lodge nestled in a countryside setting between Haddington and Gullane, has been awarded a four-star gold accolade from the national tourism organisation. Having worked in the property… Read the full press release

Oman Air earns four star rating in Major Regional Airline category in the 2019 APEX Official Airline Ratings

MUSCAT, Oman, 2018-Oct-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has received four star rating in the category of Major Regional Airline in the 2019 APEX Official Airline Ratings. Held in Boston on 24 September, 2018, the awards ceremony took place during APEX EXPO, the industry’s largest passenger… Read the full press release

Cape Town International Airport named Africa’s Leading Airport for the second consecutive year at the 25th WTA Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony

Cape Town, South Africa, 2018-Oct-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Cape Town International Airport was named Africa’s Leading Airport for the second consecutive year at the 25th World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony held at the Durban International Convention Centre last night. The gala awards ceremony was attended by senior executives from major… Read the full press release

British Airways as the official airline partner of Team UK for the Invictus Games Sydney 2018

LONDON, UK, 2018-Oct-11 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is proud to announce it will be the official airline partner of Team UK, a 72-strong group of wounded, injured and sick serving military personnel and veterans, who have been specially selected to represent Great Britain at the Invictus Games Sydney 2018, presented by Jaguar Land… Read the full press release

British Airways to operate daily flight between Tennessee and Heathrow next summer

Nashville is the fastest new route to move to a daily service in 10 years Additional two weekly services added on flight from London LONDON, UK, 2018-Oct-11 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is set to increase its flights to Nashville next summer, operating a daily flight between Tennessee and Heathrow. The addition of two… Read the full press release

British Airways appoints Andrew Brem as Chief Commercial Officer and a member of its Management Committee

LONDON, UK, 2018-Oct-11 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways today (October 08, 2018) announced that Andrew Brem is appointed Chief Commercial Officer and a member of the British Airways Management Committee.  Andrew Brem joins British Airways on 29 October, 2018 and takes responsibility for the airline’s Commercial division, reporting to Chairman and CEO, Alex Cruz…. Read the full press release

IHG® to bring 15 avid® hotels to the German market over the next five years

Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Oct-11 — /Travel PR News/ —IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced a Multiple Development Agreement (MDA) with existing partner GS Star GmbH (GS Star) to bring 15 avid® hotels to the German market. This marks a significant milestone launching avid hotels, IHG’s newest mainstream brand, in Europe… Read the full press release

Marriott International debuts a bold new media campaign showcasing the power of its independent hotel platform

Bold Campaign Underscores the Breadth, Depth & Diversity of the Company’s Collection Brands, Poised for Significant Growth BETHESDA, Md., 2018-Oct-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) today (10/09/2018) debuted a bold new media campaign showcasing the power of its independent hotel platform across the company’s three collection brands: The Luxury Collection, Autograph… Read the full press release

The Luxury Collection® Hotels & Resorts opens its first property in Jordan — Al Manara, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Saraya Aqaba

Al Manara, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Saraya Aqaba Premieres a New Luxury Experience on the Shores of the Red Sea BETHESDA, Md., 2018-Oct-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The Luxury Collection® Hotels & Resorts, announced today the opening of its first property in the Kingdom of Jordan, the highly anticipated Al Manara, a Luxury Collection… Read the full press release

Emirates offers travellers in Lebanon special Business class companion fares

Beirut, Lebanon, 2018-Oct-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates is offering travellers in Lebanon special Business class companion fares to 15 destinations across its network. The offers are valid for bookings until 31 October 2018, for travel until 20 December 2018. The special fares are available for two to eight people booking and flying together… Read the full press release

dnata awarded Good Distribution Practice certification for its pharmaceutical handling services in Zürich

Zürich, Switzerland, 2018-Oct-11 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, has been awarded the Good Distribution Practice (GDP) certification for the pharmaceutical handling services at the company’s state-of-the-art facility in Zürich. GDP is a program focused on systems for warehouses and distribution centers that store and distribute products that… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels appoints Terri Ryan as vice president of brand operations for Cambria Hotels

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Oct-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel franchisors, announced Terri Ryan has joined the company as vice president of brand operations for Cambria Hotels. In this role, Ryan will lead the upscale brands’ compliance, design, and operations teams focused on developing sustainable programs… Read the full press release