California & New York Lead The Top 100 USA Spas

Miraval Berkshires Resort & Spa

St. George, Utah, 2021-Feb-1 — /Travel PR News/ — While American travelers haven’t been able to travel as much as they would like, it hasn’t stopped them from looking, according to Spas of America’s Top 100 USA Spas of 2020. Country, Mountain, and Mineral Spas were the most popular spa searches in the USA, with… Read the full press release

Hotel Nikko Bali Presents 2.2 Super Sale to Welcome Special Celebrations in February

Nusa Dua – Bali, Indonesia, 2021-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — To welcome the special celebrations in February this year, Hotel Nikko Bali Benoa Beach has prepared an exclusive 2.2 Super Sale that will be available for a limited time for stay between 2 February to 31 March 2021. The 2.2 Super Sale gives a perfect… Read the full press release

KLM’s Corporate BioFuel Programme renamed the KLM Corporate SAF Programme

Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2021-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — KLM’s Corporate BioFuel Programme has been renamed the KLM Corporate SAF Programme. SAF stands for Sustainable Aviation Fuel. KLM has opted for this new name to make it clear that the fuel it buys is manufactured sustainably, using raw materials that do not cause deforestation, impede food… Read the full press release

SAS and Apollo expand charter partnership

Stockholm, Sweden, 2021-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — SAS and Apollo are expanding their partnership regarding charter flights in a contract which covers three summer and three winter seasons through to 2024, with an option for an extension of a further two years to 2026. The partnership with Apollo represents SAS’ largest contract with a… Read the full press release

CDA welcomes planned expansion of Northeast Cargo Facility at O’Hare International Airport

Phase III of Aeroterm’s development will create jobs and increase O’Hare’s cargo capacity, which is bursting at the seams CHICAGO, IL, 2021-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) today (01/27/2021) lauded City Council approval of a lease agreement between the City of Chicago and Aeroterm… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Privilege Club extends members’ tier status until 31 December 2021

Qatar Airways Privilege Club Extends Members’ Tier Status Throughout 2021 The initiative is designed to further honour the loyalty of members during challenging times DOHA, Qatar, 2021-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Privilege Club will extend its valued members’ tier status in recognition that travel plans continue to be impacted by the ongoing… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways trials new IATA Travel Pass ‘Digital Passport’ mobile app

In March 2021, passengers on the award-winning airline’s Doha to Istanbul route will begin trialling the digital platform enabling them to seamlessly travel between the two countries, in a more safe and secure way DOHA, Qatar, 2021-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways targets becoming the first airline in the Middle East to begin… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines a presenting sponsor of the 2021 Sundance Film Festival Short Film program

DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) continues its partnership with the Sundance Institute and the renowned Sundance Film Festival as a means of supporting independent filmmakers and the creative community. This year’s partnership focuses on filmmakers who are forging their own paths in the field of short films. The partnership… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines announces nonstop service between Kahului (Maui), Hawaii and Long Beach, California

Travel Nonstop Between Long Beach and Maui Beginning March 11 as Low as $99 One-Way DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Jan 28, 2021) announced an additional route between Kahului (Maui), Hawaii and Long Beach, Calif., the carrier’s fifth gateway in California to offer nonstop service to the… Read the full press release

Baroque Lifestyle Engages with Iconic Adventure Activist Johan Ernst Nilson to Discuss Jacob & Co. Collaboration

New York, New York, 2021-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Eco-Warrior, Philanthropist, Adventure Activist, and Peak Performance Coach, Johan Ernst Nilson has traveled the globe for the past 25+ years, leads expeditions to the great beyond as a normal occurrence, and has put some serious face time in at the North and South Poles. When… Read the full press release

Hyatt to bring three hotels in Sweden under the JDV Hotel brand

Story Hotel Riddargatan and Story Hotel Signalfabriken in Stockholm and Story Hotel Studio Malmö will mark the debut of Hyatt’s JDV Hotel brand in Europe CHICAGO, IL, 2021-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) announced today (JANUARY 27, 2021) that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into franchise agreements with Story Hotels Holding AB… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces the Hyatt-branded hotel in Estonia, Hyatt Place Tallinn opening early 2023

Hyatt Place Tallinn will represent a significant milestone as Hyatt continues to thoughtfully grow its select service offering ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, 2021-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt announced today (JANUARY 26, 2021) that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management and related agreements with ESTMA HPT OU for the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Estonia, Hyatt Place… Read the full press release

Hyatt resorts in Latin America offers complimentary on-property COVID-19 testing for guests traveling to the U.S.

New on-property COVID-19 tests and special Travel Delay Rate offer peace of mind and convenience for travelers visiting Hyatt hotels in Mexico, Costa Rica, the Caribbean and South America CHICAGO, IL, 2021-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Driven by Hyatt’s purpose of care and to support the wellbeing of guests, World of Hyatt members and… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean Group extends “Cruise with Confidence” program

MIAMI, FL, 2021-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Effective Feb. 1, 2021 for all bookings created by April 30, 2021, on sailings on or before April 30, 2022, guests will have the flexibility to cancel their cruise up to 48 hours prior to sailing and receive a full credit of the cruise fare paid. The… Read the full press release

Accor and Faena Group partner to expand the Faena brand around the globe

Paris, France, 2021-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Alan Faena and Len Blavatnik of Faena Group, together with Sébastien Bazin, Chairman and CEO of Accor, today (January 26, 2021) announced the launch of a global strategic partnership focused on expanding the Faena brand around the globe. Faena, one of the world’s most impactful brands in… Read the full press release

IHG® to host series of virtual Hotel Development Symposiums in early 2021

Series of virtual events feature dynamic hotel brands available for conversions and new development in the Americas Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announced today (25 JANUARY 2021) the schedule for a series of virtual Hotel Development Symposiums in early 2021…. Read the full press release

Kimpton® Hotels & Restaurants to open its first property in France this spring — Kimpton St Honoré Paris

Kimpton® St Honoré Paris will bring the brand’s heartfelt hospitality to the city’s Opéra District Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Unveiling a new chapter in its European expansion, IHG® Hotels & Resorts’ boutique luxury brand, Kimpton® Hotels & Restaurants, will open its first property in France this spring. The opening of Kimpton… Read the full press release

IHG® to develop eight Holiday Inn Express in the MEA region

Agreement will see the debut of the brand in 4 countries Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has recently signed a Master Development Agreement (MDA) with Ishraq Hospitality, a division of the Dubai-based Mohamed & Obaid Almulla Group, to develop eight… Read the full press release

Marriott International launches Good Travel with Marriott Bonvoy across Asia Pacific

Newly launched pilot program set to allow guests to forge connections with local communities for meaningful travel across Asia Pacific whether at home or abroad HONG KONG, 2021-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International today (JANUARY 26, 2021) announces the launch of Good Travel with Marriott Bonvoy, a program offering meaningful travel across Asia… Read the full press release

Toast the end of dry Jan with these around the world WOW bars

LONDON, UK, 2021-Jan-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Toast the end of dry Jan with these around the world WOW bars 2021 might have felt like the toughest year yet to attempt Dry January, but in the UK one in five* (20%) people who drink alcohol said they planned to take on the challenge this… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay appoints Chef Thomas Bouledin as new pastry chef

New Pastry Chef joins world-class culinary team Bali at Jimbaran Bay, Indonesia, 2021-Jan-27 — /Travel PR News/ — 2021 is off to a sweet start at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay with the appointment of Pastry Chef Thomas Bouledin, who brings Michelin-star credentials and his French-Spanish heritage to the Resort’s world-class culinary team. At just 26,… Read the full press release

flydubai expands its European network with flights to Catania, Naples, Salzburg and Malta

flydubai announces the start of flights to Malta and resumes flights to Catania from 12 May together with its operations to Naples from 13 May. The carrier also becomes the first UAE-based airline to offer direct flights to Salzburg from 13 May. Dubai, UAE, 2021-Jan-27 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, today… Read the full press release

Wharf Hotels appoints Junichi Tamakoshi to Regional Director Sales and Business Development, Japan

Hong Kong SAR, China, 2021-Jan-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Wharf Hotels is pleased to announce the promotion of Junichi Tamakoshi to Regional Director Sales and Business Development, Japan. Having previously worked as Director of Business Development at Marco Polo Hotels – Hong Kong for more than 8 years, he was also involved in various… Read the full press release

Ryanair extends zero flight change fee bookings before 31st Mar 2021

“Book Now And If Your Plans Change So Can Your Booking” Dublin, Ireland, 2021-Jan-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (26 Jan) announced it is extending its € zero flight change fee for all customers who book before 31st Mar 2021. It is also allowing up to two booking date moves until… Read the full press release

Deutsche Hospitality appoints Florian Daniel to the newly created position of Chief Information Officer

Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2021-Jan-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Deutsche Hospitality is taking a further important step along its pathway to restructuring. Florian Daniel has been appointed to the newly created position of Chief Information Officer with immediate effect. In his capacity as CIO, Mr. Daniel will be responsible for the areas of Commercial… Read the full press release

Viking expands its Egypt fleet with a new state-of-the-art river vessel Viking Aton

Addition of New Nile River Ship Builds on Viking’s Commitment to Egypt Los Angeles, CA, 2021-Jan-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking® (www.viking.com) today (January 26, 2021) announced an expansion of its Egypt fleet with Viking Aton, a new state-of-the-art river vessel. Inspired by the design of the award-winning Viking Longships® and built specifically to… Read the full press release

Celebrate Valentine’s Day in the skies with Fiji Airways’ special flight

Nadi, Fiji, 2021-Jan-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Fiji Airways is offering Fijians a rare opportunity to celebrate this Valentine’s Day in the skies with a special flight on Sunday 14th February. Flight FJ 679 will depart Nadi International Airport at 1.30pm on Valentine’s Day, spend almost three hours following a unique flight path around the… Read the full press release

Hyatt to bring Hyatt Centric brand to The Republic of Georgia

New lifestyle hotel will introduce the Hyatt Centric brand to The Republic of Georgia ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, 2021-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt announced today (JANUARY 25, 2021) that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Alliance City LLC for the development of Hyatt Centric Boulevard Batumi. Expected to open in 2025, the hotel… Read the full press release

Indianapolis International Airport welcomes Sun Country Airlines’ services to Minneapolis and Orlando

New nonstop to Minneapolis begins in May, adding flight to Orlando in the fall INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 2021-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Sun Country Airlines is coming to the Indianapolis International Airport (IND), bringing additional nonstop flights from Indy to Minneapolis-St. Paul in the summer and Orlando in the fall. Beginning May 28, 2021, Sun… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines and Mastercard celebrate the launch of new Free Spirit® loyalty program and Free Spirit Mastercard with Brett Young’s virtual show

MIRAMAR, Fla., 2021-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Multi-platinum performer Brett Young will “Catch” an unforgettable flight to Florida as Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) and Mastercard announced plans today (Jan. 25, 2021) to celebrate the launch of the all-new Free Spirit® loyalty program and Free Spirit Mastercard with Brett Young: Live from the Runway. Young’s performance will be the first-ever concert… Read the full press release