Hyatt opens fourth property in China for The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, Grand WUJI Hotel in Nanjing

Grand WUJI Hotel invites guests on a one-of-a-kind wellbeing journey with the mantra ‘Stay – Nourish – Heal’ CHICAGO, IL, 2020-Oct-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (September 29, 2020) announced the opening of the wellbeing-focused Grand WUJI Hotel in Nanjing, the capital of Jiangsu Province, which marks the fourth property… Read the full press release

Emirates launches self check-in and bag drop kiosks at Dubai International Airport

Dubai, UAE, 2020-Oct-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has introduced self check-in and bag drop kiosks for a more seamless airport experience at Terminal 3, Dubai International Airport. The service is now available to customers travelling to all destinations except to the US, Canada, China, India and Hong Kong due to additional requirements from… Read the full press release

Emirates is the Official Airline and Premium Partner of the Roland-Garros 2020

Dubai, UAE, 2020-Oct-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The clay courts are back in action and Emirates is back in the game at Roland-Garros 2020 as the Official Airline and Premium Partner of the Paris tournament. With the resumption of its daily flights to Paris and the return of the iconic A380 to French skies, Emirates… Read the full press release

Emirates restarts services to Entebbe, Uganda and Muscat, Oman

Airline’s global network boosted to 94 cities in October Dubai, UAE, 2020-Oct-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates today (28 September 2020) has announced it will restart services to Entebbe, Uganda (1 October) and Muscat, Oman (2 October), bringing the total number of cities served by the airline to 94. Emirates is gradually resuming operations… Read the full press release

Emirates turns customers’ collective generosity into essential humanitarian cargo to support Beirut recovery efforts

Over 12,000 donations have poured in from over 140 countries enabling airline to uplift more humanitarian cargo into Lebanon DUBAI, UAE, 2020-Oct-01 — /Travel PR News/ — More than a month after the Beirut blasts left behind devastated communities, Emirates continues to do its part to help turn its customers’ collective generosity from all corners… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Milano transforms its private garden into a stylish venue

To celebrate Milan Fashion Week, Four Seasons Hotel Milano has launched ETRO Garden, a unique space showcasing the brand’s heritage in the Hotel’s 15th century cloistered garden Milan, Italy, 2020-Oct-01 — /Travel PR News/ — ETRO and Four Seasons Hotel Milano have launched an exclusive space in the heart of Milan’s Fashion District, transforming the Hotel’s private… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences New Orleans gears up for its grand opening under the lead of General Manager Mali Carow

Company veteran and her team are gearing up to introduce Four Seasons to the city for the first time New Orleans, U.S.A., 2020-Oct-01 — /Travel PR News/ — As the highly anticipated Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences New Orleans continues to prepare for its grand opening next year, General Manager Mali Carow is overseeing every detail of what… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Dubai International Financial Centre announces the appointment of Renan Astolpho to Hotel Manager

Dubai, U.A.E., 2020-Oct-01 — /Travel PR News/ — A graduate of International Hospitality and Tourism Management from Bournemouth University in the UK, Renan started his career in hospitality as a manager at The Hoxton Grill London in 2007. Progressing to wine steward and then head barman, Renan continued to expand his knowledge of the industry… Read the full press release

Oakland International Airport to offer free, rapid-result COVID-19 tests

Expansion of program planned for Hawaii travelers beginning Oct. 15 Oakland, Calif., 2020-Oct-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakland International Airport (OAK) said today (Sept. 29, 2020) it would begin to offer free, rapid-result COVID-19 tests to employees and the public beginning Oct. 6. The Airport said it’s working with CityHealth Urgent Care to make… Read the full press release

Port of Oakland Maritime Director Bryan Brandes addresses trade group on Port initiatives

Oakland, Calif., 2020-Oct-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Strategic initiatives and investment in operational improvements are the Port of Oakland’s solutions to post-pandemic business recovery and future growth. That is the message the Port’s Maritime Director delivered to the Pacific Transportation Association at its Zoom meeting this month. “We are determining our strategic initiatives right now,”… Read the full press release

HMSHost recognized by Port of Seattle with the Aviation Environmental Excellence Award

BETHESDA, Md., 2020-Oct-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Global restaurateur HMSHost is committed to making the world a better place by giving back to the local communities and innovating and investing in more sustainable practices through its Startsomewhere® program. Startsomewhere® is HMSHost’s all-encompassing sustainability program that proactively ensures sustainable practices are carried out as part… Read the full press release

Coco Wen appointed a opening general manager of LUX* Chongzuo, Guangxi Resort & Villas

Floreal, Mauritius, 2020-Oct-01 — /Travel PR News/ — LUX Resorts Hotels has appointed seasoned hotelier Coco Wen as the opening general manager of the highly anticipated LUX Chongzuo, Guangxi Resort Villas, projected to open on 1 January 2021. With over 27 years of luxury hospitality experience honed from working with several five-star hotel groups in… Read the full press release

Wizz Air launches two new routes from Iași and Craiova to Birmingham

Connecting Iași and Craiova to Birmingham Budapest, Hungary, 2020-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the leading low-cost carrier in Central and Eastern Europe and Europe’s greenest airline* has announced two new routes from Iași and Craiova to Birmingham in Great Britain, starting from 23 and 24 October 2020. Tickets are already available on wizzair.com or… Read the full press release

Wizz Air announces resumption of services from Belgrade, Serbia to Larnaca, Cyprus

Budapest, Hungary, 2020-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest growing and greenest* airline, has announced the resumption of its flights from Belgrade to Larnaca starting from 18 October 2020. The flights are available twice a week – on Wednesday and Sunday. Tickets are already on sale on wizzair.com and the airline’s mobile app with fares starting form RSD… Read the full press release

Emirates SkyCargo to start twice weekly services to Guadalajara, Mexico

Air cargo carrier connects Mexico’s second largest urban centre to its growing international network of more than 125 destinations. 15th cargo destination in the Americas for Emirates SkyCargo Dubai, UAE, 2020-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates SkyCargo will be commencing twice weekly scheduled cargo flights to Guadalajara from the first week of October 2020. The… Read the full press release

Ryanair launches twice weekly service to Oradea, Romania as part of its London Stansted Winter 2020 and Summer 2021 schedules

Dublin, Ireland, 2020-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (29 Sept) announced a new London Stansted route to Oradea (Romania), with a twice weekly service commencing in December 2020, as part of Ryanair’s London Stansted Winter 2020 and Summer 2021 schedules. British consumers and visitors can now book a getaway to… Read the full press release

Deutsche Hospitality supports CHALLENGE4 to promote innovation and e-mobility

Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts and IntercityHotel is partnering CHALLENGE4 as it stages a major tour of Germany in a the new VW ID.3 electric car Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2020-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Promoting innovation and e-mobility – Rainer Zietlow, an experienced tour driver with the Mannheim-based special agency CHALLENGE4, sent out a… Read the full press release

Zleep Hotels takes over operation of Quality Hotel Høje Taastrup in Copenhagen

Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2020-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Zleep Hotels is adding yet another hotel to the chain’s growing hotel portfolio, which as of October 1st, 2020 will operate 14 hotels with more hotel projects in the pipeline. On this date, Zleep Hotels will take over the operation of the current Quality Hotel… Read the full press release

Silversea Academy now available to travel partners globally

Silversea Cruises enhances its digital training platform, Silversea Academy, to polish travel partners’ knowledge and expertise. Silversea Academy is now available to travel partners globally, including those in the US, Canada, LATAM and Asia for the first time. Travel partners can register for the Silversea Academy by visiting:  www.silverseaacademy.com Miami, FL, 2020-Sep-30 — /Travel PR… Read the full press release

Tiqets’ US Awakens Week Highlights Exclusive New Experiences From Newly Reopened Museums and Attractions

Tiqets’ US Awakens Week Highlights Exclusive New Experiences From Newly Reopened Museums and Attractions

AMSTERDAM, 2020-Sep-29 — /Travel PR News/ — 15 museums and attractions will represent the US in the global Tiqets Awakening Weeks. The US Awakens is the last week of a six-week program spanning six countries spotlighting a host of exclusive online and offline activities from venues like Florida Aquarium, 9/11 Memorial & Museum, and the… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways further advances its hygiene measures onboard with Honeywell’s Ultraviolet (UV) Cabin System

Qatar Airways continues to ensure that its passengers can expect the highest levels of safety and hygiene throughout their journey DOHA, Qatar, 2020-Sep-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways becomes the first global carrier to operate Honeywell’s Ultraviolet (UV) Cabin System, further advancing its hygiene measures onboard. In clinical tests, UV light has been… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Cargo and SkyCell partner for controlled hybrid pharma containers

With a strong focus on sustainability, these containers reduce a shipment’s carbon footprint by up to 50% Investment in these containers will also enable the airline to support global vaccination logistic plans, once the COVID-19 vaccine is ready   DOHA, Qatar, 2020-Sep-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Cargo and SkyCell have signed an… Read the full press release

Mineta San José International Airport and Uber make safe ridesharing at the Airport even easier

New pilot rideshare technology increases efficiency, safety, convenience San José, Calif.–, 2020-Sep-29 — /Travel PR News/ — With passenger traffic showing signs of improvement, Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) has partnered with Uber to make safe ridesharing at the Airport even easier. Travelers departing the Airport are finding that their wait times have been… Read the full press release

Hyatt expands Work From Hyatt package to more than 25 hotels across North America and the Caribbean

New extended-stay offer now includes nearly 60 participating locations CHICAGO, IL, 2020-Sep-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Guided by its purpose of care and commitment to listening to guests and members, Hyatt recently launched the Work From Hyatt extended-stay package that gives families, couples and individuals a seamless, much-deserved change of scenery. Given strong interest… Read the full press release

Hyatt Place opens first hotel in Atlantic Canada, Hyatt Place Moncton-Downtown

120-room Hyatt Place hotel opens in heart of downtown Moncton MONCTON, New Brunswick, 2020-Sep-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Place Moncton-Downtown, the first Hyatt Place branded hotel in Atlantic Canada is officially open, expanding the Hyatt Place brand’s footprint globally in markets that matter most to guests and World of Hyatt members. The new… Read the full press release

Indy Airport and KVML launch Exhibit and Event to pay tribute to Kurt Vonnegut

IND unveils new digital art legacy exhibit as Banned Books Week event kicks off INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 2020-Sep-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library and the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) will each pay tribute to the life, literature and influence of iconic Hoosier Kurt Vonnegut beginning this week with two public… Read the full press release

BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport construction and engineering team honored with a 2020 John L. Martin Partnered Project of the Year Award

International Partnering Institute Recognizes Airport and Contractors for Collaboration on Airfield Project BALTIMORE, MARYLAND, 2020-Sep-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The construction and engineering team at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport has been honored with a 2020 John L. Martin Partnered Project of the Year Award for work to reconstruct Taxiway B at BWI Marshall,… Read the full press release

Black Diamond appointed as first UK PR agency for Moroccan National Tourist Office

London, UK, 2020-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — London-based communications agency, Black Diamond, has been appointed as the first retained agency in the UK and Ireland for the Morocco National Tourist Office. The competitive pitch process took place during lockdown and can now be announced as the country’s borders begin to open to travellers.  Black… Read the full press release

MASLINA-THE BRAND-NEW, FIVE-STAR, RELAIS & CHATEAUX MINDFUL LUXURY RESORT ENHANCES ITS GUEST EXPERIENCE WITH THE ADDITION OF A BESPOKE LUXURY BOAT

SPLIT, Croatia, 2020-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The brand-new Maslina Resort, a chic, five-star, Relais & Chateaux property on the Croatian island of Hvar, is delighted to announce the addition of their new luxury boat. The customised Colnago 45 TS will transport guests directly from Split Airport over the crystal-clear waters of the Adriatic… Read the full press release

Tripadvisor Travellers Continue Love Affair With Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort

PHUKET, Thailand, 2020-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort and its Metzo’s Bar & Grill have both been voted into the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2020. In 2019 the resort entered the Tripadvisor Hall of Fame for Excellence, which is only for accommodations or restaurants that have earned TripAdvisor Certificates of Excellence… Read the full press release