Hyatt announces signing of the first Hyatt branded hotel in Izmir, Turkey

The hotel will mark the seventh Hyatt branded property in Turkey and the Hyatt Regency brand’s entry into Izmir CHICAGO, IL, 2020-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (February 24, 2020) that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a franchise agreement with Orjin Konaklama Yönetim Hizmetleri A.Ş. for the… Read the full press release

Luxair Luxembourg Airlines launches first digital solution to assist customers affected by flight disruptions

Luxair offers an increasingly personalised and optimised service for its customers Luxembourg, Europe, 2020-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Luxair Luxembourg Airlines has just launched its first digital solution, with a more comprehensive, instant and all-inclusive service, to go one step further in improving assistance provided to customers affected by flight disruptions (delays or cancellations)…. Read the full press release

AnadoluJet offers international flights at prices starting at 1 USD

Istanbul, Turkey, 2020-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Turkish Airlines’ successful brand AnadoluJet will offer the opportunity to fly to abroad at prices starting at 1 USD with its new international flights starting on 29 March 2020 from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen and Ankara Esenboğa airports. Adding Germany, Austria, Azerbaijan, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Belgium, Denmark,… Read the full press release

Turkish Airlines to operate 98 flights weekly from 26 international destinations to Turkey’s favorite tourism spots

Istanbul, Turkey, 2020-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — As the airline that flies to more countries than any other, Turkish Airlines directly contributes to tourism both locally and globally with its ever-improving fleet and service quality. Flag carrier will be operating 98 flights every week from 26 international destinations to Turkey’s favorite tourism spots such… Read the full press release

Swoop announces the appointment of Bert van der Stege as Head of Commercial

CALGARY, AB, 2020-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Swoop is delighted to announce Bert van der Stege will be joining its operations as Head of Commercial effective Feb. 24. With more than 20 years of international aviation experience, Bert brings a wealth of knowledge, most recently from his position as Vice President and Chief Commercial… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport commences screening of passengers arriving from the northern Italian provinces

Budapest, Hungary, 2020-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — In accordance with the authority decision made today (2020.02.24), Budapest Airport has commenced measuring the body temperature of passengers arriving from the northern Italian provinces. The first two affected flights were Ryanair’s services arriving from Treviso at 15:30 and Bergamo at 16:05. None of the passengers were… Read the full press release

Russia announced as the Convention & Culture Partner of ITB Berlin 2020

Russia is presenting itself as a fascinating destination for culturally interested visitors. Berlin, Germany, 2020-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The world’s largest country is the Convention & Culture Partner of the World’s Largest Travel Trade Show. ”We are delighted to have secured Russia as the Convention & Culture Partner of ITB. Russia has a… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways is the Official Airline Sponsor of the H.H. the Amir Sword Festival

Airline backed the event that took place at the Al Rayyan Racecourse in Doha from 20 – 22 February 2020 Partnership adds to Qatar Airways’ commitment to supporting its local festivities   DOHA, Qatar, 2020-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways was delighted to be the Official Airline Sponsor of the H.H. the Amir Sword Festival… Read the full press release

Delaware North celebrates the opening of “Good Game,” powered by Topgolf® Swing Suite® in The Battery Atlanta

  Buffalo, N.Y., 2020-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Delaware North, in partnership with The Battery Atlanta and Braves Development Company, this week formally celebrated the opening of “Good Game,” powered by Topgolf® Swing Suite® in The Battery Atlanta. Good Game is a distinctive dining and entertainment concept developed by Delaware North that offers Topgolf’s… Read the full press release

Heathrow: Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) on top spot in ‘Fly Quiet and Green’ league table for Q4

SAS takes the top spot for the third consecutive quarter, as the airline invests in greener and quieter A320neos and optimises their operational performance Heathrow is one of the world’s first major aviation hubs to become carbon neutral, for its infrastructure, and the first to target zero carbon by the mid-2030s. Today the airport unveils an eight… Read the full press release

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority SVP and General Counsel Philip G. Sunderland announces plans to retire

Senior VP Philip G. Sunderland retires after nearly 12 years of service Washington DC, USA, 2020-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Senior Vice President and General Counsel Philip G. Sunderland announced plans Friday to retire after more than a decade overseeing legal matters for Reagan National and Dulles International airports, the… Read the full press release

Amnis Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Moscow partners with the legendary high quality cosmetics brand Biologique Recherche

Moscow, Russia, 2020-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Amnis Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Moscow is the largest state-of-the-art spa in the city, measuring nearly 3,000 square metres (28,000 square feet). It includes 14 treatment rooms, spacious wet areas and relaxation facilities, sun-lit lap pool, hair salon, nail bar and 24-hour Fitness Centre. This February, Amnis Spa starts… Read the full press release

Le 1920 at Four Seasons Hotel Megève marks Women’s Rights Day with an exceptional four-hands dinner

Megeve, France, 2020-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Celebrating Women’s Rights Day with a high-flying culinary composition is an ambition these Michelin starred chefs share. They will be combining their talent and skills for an exceptional evening on March 8, 2020. “I am very honoured to be able to cook alongside Christian Le Squer, and… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano unveils newly renovated accommodations and infinity pool

Renovated for a fresher design and comfortable experience Alexandria, Egypt, 2020-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano unveils its latest renovation this season, including the entire 4th floor of accommodations with 13 rooms and 1 suite. The rooms are redesigned by the famous French designer Pierre-Yves Rochon, who was the designer… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Lanai at Koele, A Sensei Retreat named to the Travel + Leisure 2020 It List of best new hotels

Hawaii’s first ultra all-inclusive wellness enclave Hawaii, Lanai, Lodge at Koele, U.S.A., 2020-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Lanai at Koele, A Sensei Retreat has been named to the Travel + Leisure 2020 It List of best new hotels. The It List, now in its 15th year, is an annual recognition of the world’s finest new and… Read the full press release

Le Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca celebrates Women with a month long special offer

Casablanca, Morocco, 2020-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Le Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca has chosen to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8, 2020 with a month long special offer.  All female guests will receive 30 minutes of complimentary massage time when booking a Maison d’Asa hammam of their choice. International Women’s Day marks an important celebration for the advancement of women’s… Read the full press release

Japan Airlines Innovation Fund invests in mobility companies to create and bring nextgen transportation technology to the airline industry

  Tokyo, Japan, 2020-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines Innovation Fund today (February 21, 2020) announced the decision to invest in three mobility companies that are aiming to create and bring next-generation transportation technology to the market. Established in January 2019, Japan Airlines Innovation Fund is a firm that specializes in providing CVC… Read the full press release

Bangkok Airways launches 4th edition “Bangkok Airways Boutique Series 2020” annual running event

Bangkok, Thailand, 2020-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Recently, Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited led by Mr.Varong Israsena Na Ayudhya, Vice President – Marketing together (4th from left) with Mr. Prachya Limsuwat, Manager -Asatsu (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (4th from right) organized press conference for the launch of the 4th edition “Bangkok Airways Boutique Series 2020”,… Read the full press release

TUI’s most booked spring destinations: Gran Canaria and Tenerife hold the top spots on the list

Vantaa, Finland, 2020-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Even though the winter holiday season is not over yet, it is time to start thinking about spring. The holiday destination selection is at its largest during spring when flights to winter destinations are still available and flights to summer destinations start to be operated. The Canary… Read the full press release

Wharf Hotels appoins Holger Jakobs as Vice President, Sales & Marketing

Hong Kong SAR, China, 2020-Feb-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Wharf Hotels is pleased to announce the appointment of Holger Jakobs as Vice President, Sales & Marketing to oversee the Hong Kong-based hospitality management company’s commercial division.  In his new role, Holger will lead and formulate the group’s sales and marketing strategies to maximise profitable… Read the full press release

Resorts World Las Vegas and Hilton to bring three of Hilton’s brands together in a US$4.3 billion integrated resort

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, 2020-Feb-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Resorts World Las Vegas and Hilton (NYSE: HLT) have partnered to bring three of Hilton’s premium brands together for the first time when the US$4.3 billion integrated resort, which is currently being developed, opens in summer 2021. The partnership marks Hilton’s largest multi-brand deal in company history and will include… Read the full press release

Hilton Lake Taupo welcomes new Hotel Manager Tracey Poole

TAUPO, New Zealand, 2020-Feb-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Lake Taupo has announced Tracey Poole to the position of Hotel Manager for Hilton Lake Taupo commencing on 28 January, 2020. Her hospitality career spans more than 20 years with 15 years working overseas in various luxury International hotels and resorts, including the iconic Soneva properties,… Read the full press release

Hilton to convert former Grand Ayudhaya Hotel into a 608-room Hilton Bangkok Ratchada

Management agreement signed with AP Prime Property Company Ltd. to convert former Grand Ayudhaya Hotel into 608-room Hilton Bangkok Ratchada BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2020-Feb-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton, one of the world’s fastest-growing hospitality companies, today (February 19, 2020) announces the signing of a management agreement for its largest hotel in Bangkok yet. Together with… Read the full press release

Opus Bar & Grill marks its fifth birthday with bottomless servings of Opus’ Over-The-Top-Fries

Steak lovers get to enjoy bottomless servings of Opus’ Over-The-Top-Fries cooked with foie gras fat and black truffle purée when ordering any sharing steaks SINGAPORE, 2020-Feb-21 — /Travel PR News/ — In celebration of its fifth birthday, Opus Bar & Grill, will indulge diners to bottomless servings of their popular Over-The-Top-Fries, prepared with decadent foie gras… Read the full press release

Oman Air Cargo awards CHAMP Cargosystems for its suite of e-cargo solutions

Oman Air Cargo awards CHAMP Cargosystems a five-year contract for Traxon cargoHUB, Traxon Global Customs, Traxon Global Security, and Traxon CDMP Frankfurt, Germany, 2020-Feb-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air Cargo has awarded CHAMP a five-year contract for its suite of e-cargo solutions. Following a request for proposals for cargo IT solutions, CHAMP won the… Read the full press release

Kimpton® Vividora Hotel opens in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter

Kimpton® Vividora Hotel brings a new boutique luxury offering to the city, centred around inspired design, heartfelt human connections and unique guest experiences Denham, United Kingdom, 2020-Feb-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (20 FEBRUARY 2020) marks the debut of Kimpton® Vividora Hotel, the first opening in Spain for Kimpton® Hotels & Restaurants, IHG®’s boutique… Read the full press release

IHG® announces the appointment of Daniel Blanchard as Chief Technology Officer

Daniel Blanchard Brings More than 25 years of Experience in Technology Leadership ATLANTA, GEORGIA, 2020-Feb-21 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the appointment of Daniel Blanchard as Chief Technology Officer. Blanchard joins IHG with more than 25 years of experience in IT business management,… Read the full press release

Zurich Airport welcomes the opening of MSD’s new office at THE CIRCLE

ZURICH, Switzerland, 2020-Feb-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The global biopharmaceutical company MSD is expanding in Switzerland and is opening a new office for around 250 employees at THE CIRCLE. Also, SAP advisory company itelligence AG Switzerland is moving its head office to THE CIRCLE. Key factors in the decision were the campus, on-site synergies… Read the full press release

Treat your mums to a day of luxury and indulgence at Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire

From indulgent feasts to delicious teas, there is a whole host of ways to treat Mum this Mother’s Day at Four Seasons Hampshire, England, 2020-Feb-21 — /Travel PR News/ — With the longer days and fresh blooms, Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire is getting set to treat their most special guests to a day of luxury and… Read the full press release

Ryanair launches training partnership with Aviomar Flight Academy

DUBLIN, Ireland, 2020-Feb-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (19 Feb) officially launched its major training partnership with Aviomar Flight Academy to deliver a Ryanair mentored programme in Rome. This partnership will ensure Ryanair continues to attract highly trained professional pilots to support its growth across Europe. The programme, which commenced… Read the full press release