Five weeks of preparations begin to ready plane for start of passenger service on March 1 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2021-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines has accepted delivery of its first Boeing 737-9 MAX airplane, marking a new phase of modernizing the airline’s fleet in the coming years. Alaska pilots flew the aircraft on a short… Read the full press release
Cape Town, Casablanca and Tunis will increase to five weekly flights, while Johannesburg will increase to 18 weekly flights, offering passengers more flexible and reliable travel options Airline’s young mixed fleet of sustainable aircraft has enabled it to continue flying throughout the pandemic and rebuild its global network to more than 800 weekly flights to… Read the full press release
The airline has been committed to supporting the vision of Education Above All Foundation since 2013 DOHA, Qatar, 2021-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to announce that it has raised over QAR 3.8 million for Education Above All (EAA) Foundation’s programme, Educate A Child (EAC), during 2019 and 2020. Since 2013,… Read the full press release
BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2021-Jan-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Fiumicino Rome Airport was opened in 1961 when Rome’s Ciampino Airport could no longer cope with the passenger traffic. Four runways, terminals for domestic, private and charter flights – Rome-Fiumicino airport is the largest air gateway in Italy. Let’s see how to get from Rome Fiumicino Airport… Read the full press release
Cairo, Egypt, 2021-Jan-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Hard work pays off, it gives us great pleasure to announce that Baron Hotels & Resorts Egypt have received the Traveler Review Award 2021 by booking.com. Our team members are so grateful for all the positive reviews and ratings provided by our respected guests during this pandemic… Read the full press release
LONDON, UK, 2021-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — In light of the vaccine being rolled out around the world, UK travel industry figures state that there is a growing “vaccine confidence” about 2021. It appears that the over 50s are taking the lead in travel bookings. TUI, the UK’s largest tour operator, says 50% of bookings… Read the full press release
From 25 January, existing balances and future points collected with Nectar can be converted into Avios, which can be redeemed through the British Airways Executive Club on flights, upgrades, hotel stays and more 400 Nectar points collected can be converted into 250 Avios and if customers wish to receive more Nectar points, then they can… Read the full press release
British Airways offering over 1 million seats for less than £40 each-way, based on a return fare Customers must book by Tuesday, 26 January The seats are available for travel on select dates until December, 2021 London, UK, 2021-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has today (21 January, 2021) revealed a series of… Read the full press release
Expanded commercial cooperation will enable Qatar Airways passengers to book travel to and from 40 destinations on Iberia’s network across the Iberian Peninsula & Latin America including new routes in Brazil, Chile, El Salvador and Guatemala Iberia passengers will benefit from access to 36 routes on Qatar Airways’ global network, including 7 additional destinations in… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways will resume Atlanta services with four weekly flights from 1 June, increasing the carrier’s U.S. network to 12 destinations Airline will operate a total of 83 weekly flights to and from the U.S. offering passengers more flexible and reliable travel options Qatar Airways is the leading airline providing international connectivity to and from… Read the full press release
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2021-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Air Group announced today (Jan. 21, 2021) the appointment of Daniel Elwell to the company’s board of directors, effective immediately. Elwell will also join the boards of directors of the company’s airline subsidiaries Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries, Inc. Elwell, a former military and… Read the full press release
DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Jan 21, 2021) published initial flight schedules for the carrier’s next two airports to be served in California, Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and Santa Barbara Airport (SBA), with service beginning in April 2021. “We’re boldly launching this eagerly anticipated new year… Read the full press release
Deutsche Hospitality announces a new hotel for Breda in 2023 Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2021-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — A third IntercityHotel will be coming to the homeland of Rembrandt, Jan Vermeer und Vincent van Gogh in 2023. The Netherlands is a popular travel destination, and Deutsche Hospitality is adding an attractive location in… Read the full press release
Signing continues accelerated growth of the Holiday Inn brand across Saudi Arabia Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a Management Agreement with Saleh Alsalamah and Partner Companies, to open Holiday Inn Jeddah Corniche. Having signed Holiday Inn Riyadh Al… Read the full press release
Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The huge momentum behind IHG’s Hotel Indigo brand in Australasia continues with the signing of a new agreement with City Tattersalls Club (CTC) in Sydney. Scheduled to open in 2025, Hotel Indigo Sydney Centre will sit atop the iconic Club’s premises in a newly renovated, 49-story… Read the full press release
The Ritz-Carlton, Zermatt will mark a new era of unrivalled elegance in one of Europe’s highest mountain ranges ZERMATT, SWITZERLAND, 2021-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International today (JANUARY 21, 2021) announced it has signed an agreement with Mario Julen to bring The Ritz-Carlton brand to Zermatt, debuting the first Ritz-Carlton ski resort in… Read the full press release
Travel & Tourism urged to help save the planet. Brussels, Belgium, 2021-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Geoffrey Lipman, President of SUNx Malta, greets the start of Joe Biden’s Presidency with a challenge for us all to act now to take advantage of new US leadership to help redress the devastating impact of climate change…. Read the full press release
Dubai, UAE, 2021-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates is launching its much-awaited global sale to inspire and encourage travelers to reconnect with family and friends or explore new destinations in the New Year. With attractive offers to select destinations worldwide, Emirates customers can make up for lost time in 2021. All-inclusive Economy Class fares… Read the full press release
Dubai, UAE, 2021-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has partnered with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to become one of the first airlines in the world to trial IATA Travel Pass – a mobile app to help passengers easily and securely manage their travel in line with any government requirements for COVID-19 testing… Read the full press release
Loyalty Members Can Earn Twice the Points During Stays This Winter ROCKVILLE, Md., 2021-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Privileges, the award-winning loyalty program from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), is kicking off the new year with the launch of a New Year, New Bonus promotion. Now through Feb. 28, Choice Privileges members who book and stay at participating Choice… Read the full press release
The national carrier of the State of Qatar has touched down in Cairo for the first time since 2017 The airline will operate daily flights to Cairo on a state-of-the-art Boeing 787 Dreamliner DOHA, Qatar, 2021-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways today ( 18 January 2021) resumed flights to Cairo in the Arab… Read the full press release
Carrier celebrates 50th Anniversary with fares as low as $50 one way DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) launched a fare sale today (Jan 19, 2021) through Feb. 8, 2021, 11:59 p.m. Central Time, with fares starting as low as $50 one-way in honor of its 50th Anniversary. Southwest… Read the full press release
On behalf of the Alfred-Wegener-Institute, the flight will operate with an Airbus A350-900 from Hamburg to the Falkland Islands Cologne, Germany, 2021-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — On February 1, 2021, Lufthansa will be departing on the longest passenger flight in the history of its company, marking one of the most unique flights the airline… Read the full press release
Cairo, Egypt, 2021-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Treat your own senses with our mouthwatering cocktails and appetizers at Pasha Bar in Baron Hotel Heliopolis, Cairo. Chill Out with our great ambiance and breathtaking view of Baron Empain Palace. For reservation please call +202 22915757 #baronhotelsandresortsegypt #baronhotelheliopoliscairo #pashabar #nightspot #caironightspot #Cocktails #Appetizers #Ambience #BreathtakingView
Singapore, 2021-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines (SIA) has been awarded the Diamond rating – the highest level attainable – in the APEX Health Safety powered by SimpliFlying audit of global airlines. The audit, which was jointly conducted by industry body Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) and aviation strategy firm SimpliFlying, involved a… Read the full press release
Istanbul, Turkey, 2021-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — With a history dating back to the 17th century, Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul not only fuses history and luxury but has also inspired travel buffs and the tourism industry all over the world for 30 years. Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year under Kempinski management, Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul… Read the full press release
75 Properties Opened Across Asia Pacific in 2020 HONG KONG, 2021-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAR) continues to expand its portfolio, expecting to open 100 properties in Asia Pacific in 2021, bringing more brands and experiences to new destinations for guests across the region. In 2020, the company celebrated its… Read the full press release
Partnership includes ASQ awards and Customer Experience Accreditation programme Award categories amended to reflect the effect of COVID-19 on customer experience Montreal, Canada, 2021-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports Council International (ACI) World and Amadeus have today (January 19, 2021) announced a new enhanced long-term strategic partnership to deliver ACI’s world-renowned Airport Service Quality… Read the full press release
Moscow, Russia, 2021-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot resumes regular flights to Helsinki (Finland) from 28 January. Moscow – Helsinki-Moscow flights will operate twice a week, on Thursdays and Saturdays. Tickets are now available for purchase on Aeroflot’s website, in Aeroflot ticket offices and through authorized agents. As international air traffic recovers, flight frequencies on these… Read the full press release
BERLIN, Germany, 2021-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The German city of Potsdam is included in the UNESCO cultural heritage list: once, it was the residence of the Brandenburg prince, Friedrich Wilhelm I. The age of Potsdam foundation is more than 1000 years, but the historical architecture has been perfectly preserved to this day. The… Read the full press release