Gatwick Airport sponsors Bonham’s London to Brighton Veteran Car Run – supported by Hiscox

More than 400 veteran cars expected to take part in total with 114 international entries Gatwick to offer spectators vouchers for free tea and coffee plus rare photograph opportunity with veteran car Gatwick sponsorship also provides economic boost for businesses on Crawley High Street GATWICK, UK, 2018-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick’s partnership with the… Read the full news article

UNWTO, Procolombia and Sound Diplomacy announce launch of world’s first guide devoted to music and tourism Titled ‘Music is the New Gastronomy’

Madrid, Spain, 2018-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), together with partners Procolombia and Sound Diplomacy, will launch the world’s first guide devoted to music and tourism on 6 November during the World Travel Market tourism trade show in London, UK. Titled ‘Music is the New Gastronomy’, the white paper is the… Read the full news article

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

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 news article

Sheremetyevo opens new business lounge for domestic passengers

MOSCOW, Russia, 2018-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Sheremetyevo opened the new business lounge «Sochi» for domestic passengers in Terminal D. The new lounge with an area of 507 square meters is designed for 130 seats. It is located near the Gate № 1 and is open around the clock. «Sochi» is available for Business Class passengers as… Read the full news article

Southwest Airlines rolls out free movie product across the WiFi-enabled fleet

DALLAS, TX, 2018-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) continues its mission to enhance the Customer Experience. Today (Nov 1, 2018), the carrier announced its switch from a paid movie product to a free movie1* product onboard its Inflight Entertainment Portal for a 100 percent free inflight entertainment experience on WiFi-enabled aircraft. The… Read the full news article

Glasgow’s much-loved venue, Kelvin Hall earns five-star rating from VisitScotland

EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Glasgow’s iconic Kelvin Hall has been awarded a five-star rating from Scotland’s national tourism organisation. The much-loved venue, which is currently undergoing a multi-million pound refurbishment, received VisitScotland’s top Quality Assurance (QA) Scheme accolade in recognition of its exceptional customer service and high-quality facilities. The project to renovate Kelvin… Read the full news article

Qantas completes major upgrade on its Domestic Business Lounge and Qantas Club at Melbourne Airport

Melbourne, Australia, 2018-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas has completed a major upgrade of its domestic lounges at Melbourne Airport, providing customers with more seats, an Asian spice bar and premium designs inspired by Melbourne’s landscape. The new Domestic Business Lounge and Qantas Club have been completely redesigned to use space more effectively, offering seats… Read the full news article

Heathrow welcomes Shenzhen Airlines’ inaugural service from Shenzhen, China

UK passengers will now enjoy a direct route to Shenzhen,  dubbed China’s most innovative city and an economic powerhouse in the country Route is 11th on Heathrow’s Chinese network –  which has more than doubled since the start of the year Expansion will allow for more direct connections to China,  allowing for more trade between China… Read the full news article

Sunwing launches huge savings on Florida vacation packages

Toronto, ON, Canada, 2018-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Families planning a Florida escape this winter can take advantage of huge savings with Sunwing’s Kids Fly & Stay FREE sale on vacation packages that include flights, hotel and complimentary car rental if they book now. During this time-limited promotion, up to two children aged between two… Read the full news article

Preferred Hotels & Resorts announces the addition of 17 new member hotels in the third quarter of 2018

Newport Beach, California, 2018-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, announces the addition of 17 new members between July 1 and September 30 to its global portfolio of more than 700 distinctive hotels, resorts, and residences. From historic villas to all-inclusive coastal resorts, these new member… Read the full news article

Steigenberger Hotel Zingst welcomes Markus Wölflik as its new General Manager

Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2018-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — 47-year old Markus Wölflik took over as General Manager of the Steigenberger Hotel Zingst on 15 October 2018. Mr. Wölflik is able to look back on 26 years of experience in the upscale hotel sector both in Germany and abroad. His most recent role was… Read the full news article

Nearly 130,000 IHG colleagues came together to join in its inaugural Giving for Good month

Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group) has today (01 NOVEMBER 2018) announced that nearly 130,000 colleagues from its hotels and corporate offices around the world came together to join in its inaugural Giving for Good month. During the month, IHG colleagues were invited to make a positive contribution through… Read the full news article

Marriott International and Eagle Hills announce the signing of The St. Regis Tamuda Bay, in Morocco

Iconic Brand to Set a New Benchmark for Bespoke Luxury and Modern Glamour along the Mediterranean Coast BETHESDA, MD, 2018-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International and Eagle Hills today (11/01/2018) announced the signing of The St. Regis Tamuda Bay, marking the debut of the iconic luxury hospitality brand in Morocco. Located in the… Read the full news article

Marriott International’s culinary and beverage competition Masters of the Craft winners: Sherene Hutchinson and Jonathan Martin Miller

Sherene Hutchinson and Jonathan Martin Miller crowned as Marriott International’s top culinary and beverage talent at the first annual Masters of the Craft Competition BETHESDA, MD., 2018-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — On Wednesday, October 24, Marriott International recognized the creative brilliance of Sherene Hutchinson of the Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort and Jonathan Martin… Read the full news article

Aloft Hotels And Universal Music Group: REYNA wins the Americas chapter of Project: Aloft Star artist discovery competition

Mentored by Platinum-Selling Band X Ambassadors, REYNA Crowned Grand Prize Winner at Finale of the Artist Discovery Competition & Will Record Single at Capitol Studios Austin, TX, 2018-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — REYNA has been crowned the winner of the Americas chapter of the global Project: Aloft Star artist discovery competition. Aloft Hotels, in partnership with Universal… Read the full news article

Oman Air inaugurates new daily direct service between Muscat and Moscow

MUSCAT, Oman, 2018-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air, the National Carrier of the Sultanate of Oman has commenced its new daily direct service between Russia and Oman, with its first flight departing Muscat International Airport to Moscow Domodedovo Airport on 30th October. The inaugural flight, WY 181 departed Muscat International Airport at 14:55 after a… Read the full news article

Ryanair commences two times weekly Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina service to/from Stockholm Skavsta

DUBLIN, Ireland, 2018-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No. 1 airline, today (30 Oct) celebrated its first ever Bosnia and Herzegovina flights (its 37th country) with the start of its new two times weekly Banja Luka service to/from Stockholm Skavsta, the first of its 3 new Banja Luka winter 2018 routes commencing this week. Ryanair’s… Read the full news article

Ryanair inaugurates three times weekly Lviv, Ukraine flights to/from Krakow, Poland

DUBLIN, Ireland, 2018-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No. 1 airline, today (30 Oct) celebrated its first ever Lviv flights (its 2nd Ukrainian airport) with the start of its new three times weekly Lviv service to/from Krakow, the first of its 5 new Lviv winter 2018 routes commencing this week. Ryanair’s Lviv winter 2018 schedule… Read the full news article

Liverpool Airport welcomes Ryanair’s Summer 2019 schedule with 3 new routes to Copenhagen, Corfu and Paphos

LIVERPOOL, UK, 2018-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — On 31st October 2018 Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, launched its Liverpool Summer 2019 schedule with 3 new routes to Copenhagen, Corfu and Paphos, and 34 routes in total. Ryanair’s Liverpool S19 schedule will deliver: 3 new routes to: Copenhagen (2 weekly), Corfu (2 weekly) and Paphos (2weekly) 34… Read the full news article

Radisson Hotel Group brings Radisson and Park Inn by Radisson brands to Lagos, Nigeria, with the opening of two new hotels

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hospitality AB, publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Sweden and part of Radisson Hotel Group, is proud to announce the introduction of its globally renowned Radisson and Park Inn by Radisson brands to Lagos, Nigeria, with the opening of two new hotels: the Radisson Hotel Lagos, Ikeja and the Park… Read the full news article

Radisson Hotel Group announces partnership with CNN International’s Business Traveller

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group is the exclusive sponsor of CNN International’s flagship feature programme, Business Traveller, which reports on the most pertinent global business travel trends and explores the issues and innovations of the travel industry. The multiplatform partnership, secured by CNN International Commercial (CNNIC), sees Radisson Hotel Group’s… Read the full news article

BAC to present latest developments in its Airport Modernisation Programme at the Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) 2018

Muharraq, Bahrain, 2018-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Bahrain Airport Company will showcase the Airport Modernisation Programme’s (AMP) latest developments in front of the global aerospace community at the Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) 2018, which is the biggest to date. BAC is a Gold Sponsor of the commercially-focused biennial airshow, which brings together leading civil and… Read the full news article

Marriott International announces the retirement of Amy McPherson, President and Managing Director of Europe

BETHESDA, Md., 2018-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) announced today (10/31/2018) that Amy McPherson, President and Managing Director of Europe, which encompasses the United Kingdom, Ireland and Continental Europe, will retire from the position effective the end of March 2019.  McPherson, who has been with the company for 32 years,… Read the full news article

IHG and IHG Owners Association launch Renovation Donation Initiative; donating furniture, fixtures and equipment to non-profit organizations

Industry-leading effort will help hotels manage removal of materials during renovations and make a positive difference in local communities Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group) and the IHG Owners Association have launched the Renovation Donation Initiative, an industry-leading reuse program that is part of a shared commitment to operating responsibly. IHG-branded… Read the full news article

George Best Belfast City Airport welcomes Flybe’s 2018-19 Winter schedule featuring a total of 14 routes

BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2018-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, started operating its 2018-19 Winter schedule this past weekend (Sunday 28th October 2018) featuring a total of 14 routes with a choice of up to 272 flights a week from George Best Belfast City Airport. From the 8th February 2019, passengers will see an… Read the full news article

All car rental facilities at O’Hare International Airport will operate from one centralized location

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, 2018-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Starting this Wednesday, October 31, 2018, all car rental facilities at O’Hare International Airport will operate from one centralized location. The new Multi Modal Facility (MMF) consolidates the airport’s rental car operations into a sleek, modern facility that will improve the experience and level of service for all rental car users at O’Hare. The facility will serve both large and small market operators,… Read the full news article

Emirates Skywards members can now book private taxis, executive cars and minibuses in 27 countries and 117 cities through new ground transportation booking app

Dubai, UAE, 2018-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates Skywards has launched an on-demand ground transportation booking app called Emirates Skywards Cabforce in partnership with CarTrawler – the first of its kind in the world. The app is a mobile travel companion that will offer its loyalty members an affordable and efficient transportation service in… Read the full news article

Emirates launches new scheduled A380 services to Hamburg and Osaka

A380 network expands East and West to reach 50 destinations worldwide 22 percent capacity increase on route to Hamburg; 38 percent on Osaka flight; enabling more passengers to enjoy the comforts of the A380 DUBAI, U.A.E., 2018-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has expanded the network of destinations served by its flagship A380 aircraft… Read the full news article

Classic Indian sweets and delicacies associated with Diwali on all Emirates’ India flights in the coming days

Dubai, UAE, 2018-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Customers travelling on Emirates’ India flights in the coming days are in for a special treat as the award-winning airline celebrates the festival of lights with traditional Diwali delicacies. From November 4 to 10, customers travelling in all classes between Dubai and India will enjoy classic Indian… Read the full news article

Emirates to launch the world’s first “biometric path” at the airline’s hub in Dubai International airport

Use of biometric technology across multiple points from check-in to boarding is first in the world in terms of its integration across airport stakeholders Advanced stage of implementation with testing programme already “live”, and pilot trials involving passengers to follow In phased development since 2015, the multi-million dollar programme is part of Emirates’ continued investment… Read the full news article