Lufthansa to deploy Airbus A350-900 to Chicago, Los Angeles and Tokyo during its winter timetable

Economical and sustainable fleet operation through temporary deployment of Airbus A350-900 at both Lufthansa hubs One of the most modern and efficient long-haul aircraft will operate from Frankfurt to Chicago, Los Angeles and Tokyo Cologne, Germany, 2020-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — For the duration of the winter timetable (until the end of March 2021)… Read the full press release

Budget 2021: EUR 10 million support package for Shannon and Cork airports

Shannon, Ireland, 2020-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Shannon Group has welcomed the announcement in Budget 2021 of a €10 million support package for Shannon and Cork airports. Commenting on the funding, a Shannon Group spokesperson said: “This funding for capital expenditure is very welcome and will assist us as we navigate our way through… Read the full press release

Emirates to support campaign educating about human trafficking

Dubai, UAE, 2020-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates is proud to support It’s a Penalty’s campaign’s newest global film “What is Human Trafficking?” launched in collaboration with actor Liam Neeson. The short film is designed to educate the world about the misconceptions and the reality of human trafficking and exploitation happening globally. By airing this special message on… Read the full press release

ACI and IATA to governments: coordinated approach to testing can help safely re-open borders and re-establish global connectivity

Direct financial assistance and coordinated global action on testing needed  Montreal and Geneva, 2020-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports Council International (ACI) World and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) reinforced the urgent call for governments to use testing as a means to safely re-open borders and re-establish global connectivity and to prevent the… Read the full press release

easyJet on Wright Electric joining U.S. DOE’s ARPA-E programme

easyJet partner Wright Electric has been selected by The U.S. Department of Energy for a programme to support the development of innovative and ultra-efficient electric propulsion systems for commercial London, UK, 2020-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet has been working with Wright Electric in its mission to support the development of an all-electric aircraft… Read the full press release

Munich Airport International to develop and operate El Salvador Airport Cargo Terminal for 40 years

Concession to develop and operate the El Salvador Airport Cargo Terminal for a period of 40 years MAI will provide management and advisory services EMCO and MAI are actively working and mobilizing the teams for a successful future of El Salvador’s Air Cargo Development COLOGNE, Germany, 2020-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Munich Airport International… Read the full press release

Certain shareholders with EuroBonus membership can join SAS’s new shareholder program

Stockholm, Sweden, 2020-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — SAS shareholders are an important part of the company’s future. SAS consequently launches a new shareholder program with exclusive travel benefits for shareholders that are EuroBonus members and own more than 4 000 shares. All shareholders that are EuroBonus members and owners of more than 4 000… Read the full press release

Steigenberger: Michelin star restaurants Olivo and Français to reopen

Two gourmet restaurants set to reopen – Anton Gschwendtner’s “Olivo” in Stuttgart and Patrick Bittner’s “Français” in Frankfurt Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2020-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Head Chefs Anton Gschwendtner and Patrick Bittner will soon once again be serving up dishes such as Carabineros prawns from Portugal and Nebraska hanging tender steak in… Read the full press release

The EDITION Hotel debuts in Tokyo on 20th October 2020

TOKYO, JAPAN, 2020-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The premiere of The Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon represents a very delicate balancing act between the refined, elegant, simple and pure approach of Japan’s culture, style and traditions and EDITION’s passion, emotion, sophistication, perpetual subversion of the status quo and desire to break rules to create something entirely… Read the full press release

IHG: Construction of PI Cap owned avid™ hotel begun in Vaughan, Toronto

New property owned by PI Cap located in vibrant Vaughan, Ontario Denham, United Kingdom, 2020-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announced today (13 OCTOBER 2020) the latest in international expansion for its avid™ hotels brand – the groundbreaking for the first Canadian property located… Read the full press release

New 400-room Hyatt Regency hotel at the Resorts World Casino New York City to open next year

New 400-room Hyatt Regency hotel set to open 2021 CHICAGO, IL, 2020-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Genting Americas announced today (October 13, 2020) plans for a new hotel located at Resorts World Casino New York City (RWNYC). Hyatt Regency JFK at Resorts World New York is scheduled to open… Read the full press release

Experience the healing hands of Thai Massage Guru at Anantara Chiang Mai Resort

Doha, Qatar, 2020-Oct-14 — /Travel PR News/ — A bucket list experience for anyone visiting Thailand, few travellers consider a trip to the Kingdom of Thailand complete without the deep stretching and kneading experience of a Thai massage. Based at Anantara Chiang Mai Resort, Panissara Chaokhelang, better known as Noot, boasts almost 20 years as a… Read the full press release

Finavia introduces new stricter COVID-19 guidelines

Starting from Thursday, 13 October 2020, Finavia will require all passengers and other visitors to Finavia airports to wear a face mask for the entire time they are at the airport. Vantaa, Finland, 2020-Oct-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Finavia issued a recommendation on the use of face masks five months ago, on 12 May… Read the full press release

Helsinki Airport welcomes Juneyao Air services to Zhengzhou, China

You can now fly from Helsinki Airport to Zhengzhou in the Henai province once a week with direct flights operated by Juneyao Air. Vantaa, Finland, 2020-Oct-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The first Juneyao Air flight landed at Helsinki Airport early in the morning on Monday, 12 October 2020. Finavia’s rescue services arranged an impressive… Read the full press release

dnata, iFLEAT and Thuisbezorgd.nl team up to launch pre-order inflight retail initiative in The Netherlands

Innovative solution enables passengers to pre-order quality meals up to one hour before boarding in Amsterdam Amsterdam / Dubai, 2020-Oct-14 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, a leading global inflight retailer, iFLEAT, an airline innovation and technology leader, and Thuisbezorgd.nl (part of Just Eat Takeaway.com), one of the world’s leading food delivery providers, have joined forces and successfully… Read the full press release

Ryanair launches new podcast – Inside Ryanair

Dublin, Ireland, 2020-Oct-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No. 1 airline, today (12 OCT) announced the launch of its new podcast – Inside Ryanair. If you’re intrigued by the inner workings of a world-leading airline, wondered how Ryanair can sell seats for less than €10 to some of Europe’s most wish-listed destinations, want an insight… Read the full press release

Jumeirah Group announces appointment of Azar Saliba as General Manager of Jumeirah Al Naseem

Dubai, UAE, 2020-Oct-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Jumeirah Group, the leading luxury hospitality leader, has announced the appointment of Azar Saliba as General Manager of Jumeirah Al Naseem, its contemporary beachside property in Dubai. With over two decades of experience in the industry, Azar joined Jumeirah Group in 2006 as Director of Rooms at… Read the full press release

Club Wyndham launches 15-night getaways to Reunite Extended Families This Thanksgiving

Nation’s Largest Vacation Ownership Club Provides Families a Way to Get Together This Holiday, Including a Pre-Thanksgiving Quarantine Survival Kit – and the Turkey Too ORLANDO, Fla., 2020-Oct-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The travel experts at Club Wyndham, the nation’s largest vacation ownership club, are offering a simple way for extended families and friends to… Read the full press release

Charlotte Douglas International Airport adds five electric buses to its vehicle fleet

Moving CLT Toward a Sustainable Future Charlotte, North Carolina, 2020-Oct-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Charlotte Douglas International Airport is adding five electric buses to its vehicle fleet as part of CLT’s sustainability commitment to pursue fiscally responsible practices that minimize environmental impacts. The buses will begin transporting passengers to and from the terminal on… Read the full press release

PCR rapid test now available at mobile laboratory at Brussels Airport

More than 7000 tests carried out in Test Centre Brussels, Belgium, 2020-Oct-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The mobile laboratory at Brussels Airport is now open. With this lab, the samples taken in the Test Centre can be analysed immediately on site, and therefore faster than before. Rapid tests are now possible as well, enabling… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines announces services to Chicago and Houston

DALLAS, TEXAS, 2020-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Oct 12, 2020) announced plans to expand its footprint in Chicago and Houston to give more travelers access to Southwest’s iconic Hospitality, low fares, and Customer-friendly policies. Chicago O’Hare International Airport Work is underway to add new service from Chicago O’Hare International… Read the full press release

Stanford Medicine to provide medical advice and protocol recommendations to guide Southwest Airlines’ ongoing and future efforts during the pandemic

DALLAS, TEXAS, 2020-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is working with the Stanford University School of Medicine to review the carrier’s multi-layered approach to supporting the well-being of Customers and Employees during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Southwest Promise encompasses the changes the airline has made to its around-the-clock operations, cleaning procedures, and physical-distancing… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways launches its first range of fully vegan dishes for Business Class passengers

Award-winning airline crafts a range of delicious vegan dishes for Business Class passengers as demand for plant-based food grows Economy Class customers can continue to pre-order special vegan meals ahead of travel DOHA, Qatar, 2020-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has introduced its first range of fully vegan dishes to its à la… Read the full press release

Marriott International announces the opening of Fuzhou Marriott Hotel Riverside

New hotel will create an inspiring space at the heart of Fuzhou’s futuristic technology hub, with design narrative influenced by the city’s ancient elements FUZHOU, CHINA, 2020-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International Inc. today (OCTOBER 12, 2020) announced the opening of Fuzhou Marriott Hotel Riverside in the capital city of Fujian province, China…. Read the full press release

Marriott International President and CEO Arne Sorenson honored with the 2020 Out & Equal Ally Changemaker Award

BETHESDA, MD, 2020-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Arne Sorenson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Marriott International, has been awarded the 2020 Out & Equal Ally Changemaker Award. According to Out & Equal, this award recognizes an LGBTQ Ally who has made a significant contribution to advancing workplace equality. As allies, they uplift the… Read the full press release

Emirates Skywards celebrates 20 years of excellence, innovation and unmatched rewards

Loyalty programme’s strong and active global membership has been built on continuous innovation and value-driven initiatives for members Dubai, UAE, 2020-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, has marked 20 years of excellence, innovation and unmatched rewards. Over the past two decades – the loyalty programme… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces the opening of the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Malta, Hyatt Regency Malta

Located in the seaside town of St. Julian’s, this addition marks the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Malta CHICAGO, IL, 2020-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) has today (October 12, 2020) announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Malta, the first Hyatt-branded property on the archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea. Situated in the… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces new adjacent boutique properties: Mission Pacific Hotel and The Seabird Resort, opening in Spring 2021 in Oceanside, California

Set to open Spring 2021, adjacent boutique properties are poised to become a world-class beach destination in San Diego County CHICAGO , IL, 2020-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Oceanside Beach Resort Owner LLC, an affiliate of S.D. Malkin Properties, proudly announce the naming of the new Mission Pacific Hotel and The… Read the full press release

New 127 room Hyatt House Louisville East officially opens

New 127 room hotel conveniently located in Louisville’s East End is perfect for short or extended stays LOUISVILLE, Ky., 2020-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt House Louisville East announced today (October 8, 2020) its official opening. This is the first Hyatt House hotel in Louisville, expanding the Hyatt House brand’s footprint globally in markets that… Read the full press release

CDA and AAAE to host Airports Going Green 2020 on November 18, 2020

Chicago, IL, 2020-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) and the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) invite you to Save the Date for Airports Going Green 2020. Wednesday, November 18, 2020 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM CST (UTC -6) There is no fee to attend this event, but registration… Read the full press release