Daily Archives: July 17, 2020

The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko introduces a new level of luxury to the destination amidst a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Japan

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The highly anticipated luxury hotel offers a pristine haven in the historic mountain region of Nikko, where a rich untouched natural environment entwines with centuries-old traditions NIKKO, JAPAN, 2020-Jul-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C today (JULY 15, 2020) announced the opening of the latest hotel to join its luxury Asia… Read the full press release

Lendlease and IHG® Army Hotels announce the opening of the largest Candlewood Suites in the world

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New hotel is the largest Candlewood Suites® in the world  Denham, United Kingdom, 2020-Jul-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Lendlease and IHG® Army Hotels announce the opening of the new Candlewood Suites® hotel on Fort Gordon – the largest Candlewood Suites in the world. The hotel is the latest example of the successful collaboration between the U.S. Army, Lendlease and IHG Army Hotels,… Read the full press release

Deutsche Hospitality launches new “H Rewards” loyalty programme

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New loyalty programme launches in July 2020 Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2020-Jul-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Deutsche Hospitality is presenting its new “H Rewards” loyalty programme. The hotel company will be offering a significantly expanded package of benefits to guests of all of its five brands – Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts, MAXX by Steigenberger,… Read the full press release

Heathrow kicked off a number of pioneering technologies to provide long-lasting protection from COVID-19

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Heathrow rolls out raft of anti-viral measures at key touchpoints to protect passengers, reducing the risk of transmission when travelling Some of the measures being rolled out include UV cleaning robots, anti-viral disinfecting wraps and sealants and 100 hygiene-technicians The airport has conducted an overhaul of the entire passenger journey setting out plans for more… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways resumes flights to the Maldives

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Airline will also resume flights this month to Addis Ababa, Antalya, Bodrum, Djibouti, Helsinki and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen The airlines’ network will expand to more than 450 weekly flights to over 70 destinations by the end of July Maldives joins a number of popular summer holiday destinations that Qatar Airways has already resumed flights to, including… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines announces total of 12 new routes from Los Angeles International Airport

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New service from Los Angeles includes flights to Florida, Hawaii, Montana and Oregon SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2020-Jul-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines announced today (July 16, 2020) seven new routes from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to further connect its guests between Southern California and key markets around the country, including the first nonstop service from the… Read the full press release

PATA announces the launch of expanded and revamped PATA Crisis Resource Center

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BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2020-Jul-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is excited to announce the launch of the expanded and revamped PATA Crisis Resource Center (CRC) to aid in the rapid, robust and responsible renewal of the Asia Pacific travel and tourism industry. The updated resource was created with the support of the Asian Development… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces the opening of Wyndhurst Manor & Club and Miraval Berkshires

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Two distinct travel destinations open side-by-side today in Lenox, Mass. CHICAGO, IL, 2020-Jul-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (July 15, 2020) Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced the introduction of the internationally acclaimed Miraval spa and wellness brand to Lenox, Mass., with the opening of Miraval Berkshires. This opening marks the Miraval brand’s third… Read the full press release

Emirates announces A380 services to Amsterdam and resumes A380 flights to London and Paris

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Dubai, UAE, 2020-Jul-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates will deploy its iconic A380 on its daily Amsterdam service, and add a second daily A380 service to London Heathrow starting from 1 August. This announcement follows the Emirates A380’s return to the skies today with EK001 to London Heathrow taking off from Dubai International airport… Read the full press release

Emirates resumes flights to Tehran, Guangzhou, Addis Ababa and Oslo

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Dubai, UAE, 2020-Jul-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has announced it will resume flights to Tehran (from 17 July), Guangzhou (from 25 July), Addis Ababa (from 1 August), and Oslo (from 4 August), expanding connectivity for customers with these latest cities rejoining its network across the Middle East, Asia Pacific, Africa, and Europe. This… Read the full press release

dnata launches innovative new products and services and donates high-nutrition meals amid COVID-19 challenges

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Dubai, UAE, 2020-Jul-17 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata has continued to deliver reliable and safe air services and taken on new roles to support and create value for airline customers and local communities amid COVID-19 challenges. Cooperating closely with government authorities, customers and suppliers, the company’s dedicated teams have worked around the clock to… Read the full press release