The Heathrow Community Trust grants £95k in rapid emergency funding for local community groups responding to COVID-19

£95,000 in rapid emergency COVID-19 funding is set to be released by the Heathrow Community Trust (HCT), an independent charity funded by Heathrow Airport and supported by its colleagues and partners Funding has been released from HCT reserves to help keep vital community services running, including food banks and support services for the isolated and… Read the full press release

Deutsche Hospitality wins a “WELT Corporate Management Award” for displaying the highest level of innovation within the sector

Deutsche Hospitality comes first among 15 German hotel chains in the “Innovation” category of the 2020 “WELT Corporate Management Awards”. Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2020-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — “This award is a fabulous confirmation of our ability to innovate,” said Thomas Willms, CEO, Deutsche Hospitality. “The promise of quality our brands deliver goes… Read the full press release

IHG® announces global partnerships to support food banks and other food provision charities during the Covid-19 crisis

IHG’s True Hospitality for Good programme will support food bank and food provision charities across 70 countries Denham, United Kingdom, 2020-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has today (17 APRIL 2020) announced global partnerships to support food banks and other food provision charities in… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca shares at-home wellness tips

Casablanca, Morocco, 2020-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — In this season of social distancing, many of us have been given the unexpected gift of more time. Now more than ever, we should use this time to focus on well-being to heal body and mind through self-care. Le Spa Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca Marie Cuvelier is here to… Read the full press release

Emirates to operate passenger services to Jakarta, Manila, Taipei, Chicago, Tunis, Algiers and Kabul

All Emirates flights to operate from Dubai International airport T3 Dubai, UAE, 2020-Apr-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates is planning to operate passenger services to Jakarta, Manila, Taipei, Chicago, Tunis, Algiers and Kabul in addition to the already commenced operation to London and Frankfurt. These services will facilitate residents and visitors wishing to return home…. Read the full press release

Emirates to operate additional flights to help more Filipinos in the UAE get home

Dubai, UAE, 2020-Apr-17 — /Travel PR News/ — To help more Filipinos in the UAE get home, Emirates plans to operate three more flights from Dubai to Manila next week, on 20, 22 and 24 April. Flights can be booked on emirates.com or via travel agents. This follows the successful operation of two flights to Manila… Read the full press release

COVID-19: Emirates is the first airline to conduct on-site rapid tests for passengers

Dubai, UAE, 2020-Apr-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates in coordination with Dubai Health Authority (DHA) will be introducing additional precautions. Passengers on today’s flight to Tunisia were all tested for COVID-19 before departing from Dubai. Emirates is the first airline to conduct on-site rapid COVID-19 tests for passengers. The quick blood test was conducted… Read the full press release

COVID-19: dnata corporate Travel to help corporate customers navigate today’s challenging and fast-changing global travel environment

Dubai, UAE, 2020-Apr-17 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata corporate Travel, one of the largest business travel management companies in the Middle East, has taken several initiatives to provide the highest possible value to its corporate customers to help them navigate today’s challenging and fast-changing global travel environment. dnata has focused on minimising the impact… Read the full press release

Earth Day 50th anniversary: Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas showcases some of its most impactful green initiatives worldwide

Doha, Qatar, 2020-Apr-17 — /Travel PR News/ — 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. In honour of this milestone, Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas turns the lens on its sustainability champions with the release of a short video showcasing some of the company’s most impactful green initiatives worldwide. From reef rehabilitation to elephant conservation, Anantara’s… Read the full press release

Avani Hotels partners with fitness influencers to create series of home workout routines

BANGKOK, Thailand, 2020-Apr-17 — /Travel PR News/ — In these challenging times, with our lives disrupted and plans put on hold, Avani Hotels (www.avanihotels.com) is doing its bit to keep the spirits of the armchair travellers up by partnering with four fitness influencers to produce a series of simple AvaniFit-inspired home workout routines. Steph Elswood (@stephelswood)… Read the full press release

Japan Airlines revolutionizes its cargo processes with the launch of an advanced digitalization platform

Platform revolutionizes the cargo booking, outbound and inbound handling processes for JAL and its clients Tokyo, Japan, 2020-Apr-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Working closely with CHAMP Cargosystems (CHAMP), its principal cargo IT systems partner, Japan Airlines (JAL) has successfully launched an advanced digitalization platform, designed to revolutionize the cargo processes – initially across the… Read the full press release

COVID-19: Choice Hotels joins Serta in providing bed donations to help address shortages at hospitals and medical facilities

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2020-Apr-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is teaming up with Serta, Inc., the nation’s leading mattress brand, to contribute to its “Stay Home, Send Beds” initiative, which is providing bed donations to help address nationwide shortages at hospitals and temporary medical facilities caused by the COVID-19 pandemic…. Read the full press release

The largest ship ever to call in Oakland arrives at Port of Oakland

MSC Anna, 1,312-feet-long, can transport up to 19,200 20-foot boxes Oakland, Calif., 2020-Apr-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Coronavirus may be hampering global trade but it hasn’t broken the supply chain at the Port of Oakland.  The latest evidence: the largest ship ever to call in Oakland arrives this week.  The container vessel MSC Anna… Read the full press release

Auckland Airport welcomed Kiwis returning on repatriation flight from South America

Auckland, New Zealand, 2020-Apr-17 — /Travel PR News/ — There are only a handful of planes arriving at Auckland Airport today (15 April 2020), but the Kiwis returning on a repatriation flight from South America were welcomed by a full contingent of airport operational staff this morning. The LATAM Dreamliner, flight LA1163, landed at 5am… Read the full press release

COVID-19: Hyatt launches the Hyatt Care Fund to support colleagues with financial needs

Program supports colleagues with pressing financial needs due to COVID-19 CHICAGO, IL, 2020-Apr-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the hospitality industry around the world, leading to temporary leaves or significantly reduced work schedules for many members of the global Hyatt family. In a focused effort to help the colleagues who… Read the full press release

IATA offers free access to online training courses for aviation workers

Geneva, Switzerland, 2020-Apr-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is offering free access to online training courses for up to 5,000 aviation workers as part of its efforts to help the industry through the COVID-19 crisis. Current employees—or those who wish to become a part of the aviation or related… Read the full press release

IATA and ICS call for urgent measures to facilitate crew change flights for seafarers

Geneva, Switzerland, 2020-Apr-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) are jointly calling on governments to take urgent measures to facilitate crew change flights for seafarers. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, seafarers are having to extend their service onboard ships after many months at… Read the full press release

IATA calls for more coordinated approach required to keep air cargo flowing

Geneva, Switzerland, 2020-Apr-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has renewed its calls for a coordinated approach among governments to keep air cargo flowing. Delays in permit approvals, quarantine measures for air cargo crew and not enough support on the ground continue to hamper the movement of cargo flights carrying… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines to operate additional humanitarian flights from Latin America and the Caribbean

MIRAMAR, Fla., 2020-Apr-17 — /Travel PR News/ — More than 1,300 people who were struggling to return to the United States from Colombia, Panama, Haiti, Aruba, the Dominican Republic, and Honduras are finally coming home, Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) announced Wednesday. Over the past 13 days, the airline has organized flights to all six countries to pick… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air announce participation in the Payroll Support Program under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2020-Apr-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air agreed to general terms today (April 14, 2020) with the U.S. Treasury regarding their participation in the Payroll Support Program (PSP) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The airlines are currently working through the detailed agreements necessary before… Read the full press release

Pinehurst Resort Temporary Closure & Trip Cancellations Through Golf Trip Junkie

Pinehurst, NC, 2020-Apr-06 — /Travel PR News/ — In light of the novel coronavirus outbreak, Pinehurst Resort, one of the leading golf resorts has decided to temporarily shut down lodging and dining options to the public, leaving available the take-out option. The golf courses remain open for members and public play but with the mention… Read the full press release