Monthly Archives: February 2021

Qatar Airways to launch 100% Zero-Touch technology for its award-winning Oryx One in-flight entertainment system

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Passengers travelling on board the airline’s Airbus A350 fleet will soon be able to access the award-winning Oryx One in-flight entertainment system through their own personal electronic devices, minimising the risk of COVID-19 The award-winning airline will also become the first airline in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa to offer passengers the option… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines invites Customers, Employees, and partners to participate in its Acts of Kindness campaign

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Airline invites Customers, Employees, and partners to inspire a kinder world by participating in its Acts of Kindness campaign DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-Feb-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is engaging its Customers, Employees, and partners to complete a collective one million Acts of Kindness throughout its 50th Anniversary year, celebrating half a century… Read the full press release

Anantara Kalutara Resort launches new Pedi:Mani:Cure Studio by Bastien Gonzalez

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Doha, Qatar, 2021-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Famed for wellness and known as an Ayurvedic destination, Sri Lanka is once again welcoming international tourists after reopening its borders last month. Now those visiting the teardrop Indian Ocean island can add a world class pedicure or manicure into their schedule with the launch of the… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Seattle earns Five-Star rating from Forbes Travel Guide

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Seattle, U.S.A., 2021-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Seattle was recognised with the prestigious Five-Star award in the 63rd annual Forbes Travel Guide awards. The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Seattle also received its Four-Star Spa distinction for the ninth consecutive year. Both the Hotel and Spa have the highest and only Forbes Star awards in their respective categories in… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island received highest honors at Forbes Travel Guide’s 2021 annual Star Awards

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Luxury hotel in the heart of the UAE capital maintains prestigious rating from Forbes Travel Guide’s Annual Star Awards Abu Dhabi, U.A.E, 2021-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Forbes Travel Guide, the only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants and spas, has announced its 2021 annual Star Awards. For the third consecutive year, Four Seasons… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Boston rated a Five-Star hotel by Forbes Travel Guide for 22 consecutive years

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The iconic Boston property celebrates the prestigious designation, while remaining one of the most awarded Five-Star properties in the Four Seasons portfolio Boston, U.S.A., 2021-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — With the unveiling of the 2021 Forbes Travel Guide annual Star Rating list, Four Seasons Hotel Boston celebrates 22 consecutive years as a Five-Star hotel, the Guide’s highest… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva and Spa Mont Blanc earn Five Star rating at Forbes Travel Guide’s 2021 Star Awards

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The iconic Geneva property is the only hotel in Switzerland to have achieved this prestigious distinction Geneva, Switzerland, 2021-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Forbes Travel Guide has unveiled its official 2021 Star Awards rating announcement, awarding both Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva and its iconic Spa Mont Blanc a Five Star rating, its highest honour. For the… Read the full press release

Auckland Airport announces pavement renewal of its airfield

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Auckland, New Zealand, 2021-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — With fewer aircraft coming in due to COVID-19, Auckland Airport is taking the opportunity to embark upon a three-year period of pavement renewal throughout its airfield. André Lovatt, General Manager Infrastructure, said the airport was continuously maintaining and updating the airfield surface to ensure the infrastructure… Read the full press release

Jumeirah Group names Connect Worldwide as its global sales agent in India

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Dubai, UAE, 2021-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Jumeirah Group has announced the appointment of Connect Worldwide (CWW) as its global sales agent in India. The partnership will include sales and marketing management for clients from the corporate, MICE and leisure segments, and support services for the luxury hotel group from the Indian market. Jumeirah… Read the full press release

Book two-nights’ stay this February and enjoy additional complimentary night at Burj Al Arab Jumeirah

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Dubai, UAE, 2021-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Burj Al Arab Jumeirah is known the world over for its spectacular setting, impeccable service and unwavering dedication to creating lifelong memories for its guests – down to every last detail. With an array of exceptional experiences and countless special moments to be shared, two nights is… Read the full press release

Accor launches new hybrid meetings concept supported by Microsoft Teams

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innovative HYBRID events concept to enable seamless physical & virtual meetings worldwide Paris, France, 2021-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — World leading hospitality group Accor today (February 16, 2021) announced it is collaborating with Microsoft to launch All Connect, a new hybrid meetings concept supported by Microsoft Teams. This new concept will enable guests around… Read the full press release

KLM starts shipment of Covid-19 vaccines to the Caribbean part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands

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Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2021-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (16 February 2021) saw the first flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Bonaire and Aruba carrying a shipment of Covid-19 vaccines destined for the Caribbean part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. It is the first of several shipments that will deliver the vaccines to the… Read the full press release

Georgia will be the Digital Adventure & Sustainability Partner of ITB Berlin NOW 2021

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ITB Berlin NOW: Digital Adventure & Sustainability Partner 2021 – Official Cultural Destination 2022 – Official Host Country 2023 – A big commitment by an ambitious country: Georgia and ITB Berlin have agreed a wide-ranging partnership that will span three successive years. Within this framework Georgia and the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show have signed… Read the full press release

UNWTO SDGs Global Startup Competition winners announced

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Startups from around the world have been recognized for their unique contributions to sustainable and responsible tourism in the UNWTO SDGs Global Startup Competition. Madrid, Spain, 2021-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The competition, which was supported by the United Nations Innovation Network, attracted some 10,000 initial proposals. From these, the jury chose 25 winners… Read the full press release

Southwest Rapid Rewards® program named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Loyalty Programs 2021

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DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Feb 16, 2021) was named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Loyalty Programs 2021 for its Rapid Rewards® program. Southwest Airlines® was recognized under the Low-Cost Airlines subcategory. “Our Rapid Rewards program is designed to create value, flexibility, and ease for our Members—rewarding them for… Read the full press release

A guide to must visit onsens in Nagasaki, Saga and Miyazaki

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LONDON, 2021-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Kyushu region is formed by volcanoes and geothermal forces making it a haven for hot springs. For thousands of years, these mineral-rich waters have healed and soothed emperors, samurai and regular people. There are onsen resorts that suit everyone, whether you’re looking for rustic charm, historical retreats… Read the full press release

10 of the Most Beautiful Gardens Around the World

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LONDON, 2021-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Marking the start of Spring with St David’s Day, bluebell season and the clock change just around the corner, gardens will be blooming with colour over the next few months. From the Zen-like gardens of the east, to where the mainland meets the ocean, check out our pick… Read the full press release

IATA releases the 10th edition of the IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) Standards Manual

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Montreal, Canada, 2021-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 10th edition of the IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) Standards Manual is now available. The standards and recommended practices contained in the latest edition have been updated to align fully with corresponding guidelines issued by the International… Read the full press release

British Airways partners with Dettol to help keep customers and colleagues safe

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British Airways and Dettol partner to offer customers a range of Dettol products in the air and on the ground The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine supports the partnership   London, UK, 2021-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has today (16 February 2021) announced it will be partnering with trusted and… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown and The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown Earns Top Marks in Forbes Travel Guide’s 2021 Star Awards

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The Spa’s Najla Ceman is named as “Spa Employee of the Year” in Forbes Travel Guide’s 2021 Star Awards New York, U.S.A., 2021-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Forbes Travel Guide has again recognised Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown and The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown with Five Stars each, culminating in the… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach receives five star rating in Forbes Travel Guide’s 2021 Star Awards for twenty-three consecutive years

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Finalist for inaugural People First Star Award recognising people and culture trailblazers Palm Beach, U.S.A., 2021-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — With the announcement of the 2021 Star Awards by Forbes Travel Guide, Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach celebrates twenty-three consecutive years as a Five-Star Resort and five consecutive years as a Five-Star Spa, the highest honour bestowed by the… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel and Residences at The Surf Club recognized as a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Hotel and Five-Star Spa

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Finalist for the inaugural People First Star Award Surfside, Florida, U.S.A., 2021-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel and Residences at The Surf Club is celebrating its second consecutive year as a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Hotel and Five-Star Spa, the highest recognition granted by the acclaimed authority in authentic Five-Star service with today’s debut of the 2021… Read the full press release

Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel to open an alfresco pop-up dining experience THEBlvd Privé

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For a limited time, experience this extension of the renowned THEBlvd Restaurant Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel, USA, 2021-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel will open THEBlvd Privé, an alfresco pop-up dining experience on March 3, 2021. This hidden hideaway will feature California-inspired menu items, Ruinart champagne, fanciful cocktails and decor reminiscent… Read the full press release

Four Seasons achieves record number of Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Awards for the sixth year in a row

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Toronto, Canada, 2021-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts today (February 16, 2021) celebrates the exceptional achievements of properties, spas and restaurants around the globe in the annual Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Awards. Once again, Four Seasons holds the greatest number of Forbes Travel Guide Five-Stars ever awarded to a single brand,… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest receives Five Star rating in Forbes Travel Guide’s 2021 Star Awards

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The iconic Budapest landmark property once again celebrates the prestigious designation, for the fifth consecutive year Budapest, Hungary, 2021-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Forbes Travel Guide unveiled its official 2021 Star Awards rating announcement today (February 16, 2021), awarding Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest a Five Star rating, its highest honour, for the fifth consecutive… Read the full press release

dnata further enhances its pharma handling capabilities globally with new high-tech ‘cool dollies’ to its Australian cargo fleet

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Four new, high-tech cool dollies ensure safe and seamless transportation of temperature-sensitive goods at Sydney and Melbourne airports Sydney/Melbourne, Australia, 2021-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata continues to invest in leading-edge equipment to further enhance its pharma handling capabilities globally. The company has added four high-tech ‘cool dollies’ to its Australian cargo fleet, becoming the first… Read the full press release

RIU Hotels & Resorts celebrates its 20th anniversary in Jamaica

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On arrival in Jamaica in 2001, RIU became the first Spanish chain to commit to the country as one of its principal destinations Two years after the launch of Riu Palace Tropical Bay in Negril, the chain now has six hotels, 3,300 rooms and more than 1,500 workers in the country Mallorca, Spain, 2021-Feb-17 —… Read the full press release

Los Angeles Ranked the Most Popular City for Vacation Rentals

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Warwick, RI, 2021-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — 2020 brought change to the world of travel, as many countries closed their borders to visitors, flights were reduced, and lockdown restrictions were implemented across the world. However, with the continuous rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine, many travelers are regaining confidence and are looking to book their… Read the full press release

Madeira Emerges as a Remote Workers Hub: Digital Nomad Village Opens February 2021

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MADEIRA EMERGES AS A REMOTE WORKERS HUB WITH THE LAUNCH OF PORTUGAL’S MOST SIGNIFICANT OFFERING IN THIS MARKET TO DATE: DIGITAL NOMADS VILLAGE, FEBRUARY 2021  Digital Nomads Village for remote workers in Madeira opens on 1st February, cited as Portugal’s most impressive offering for the remote working community to date Responding to increasing demand for people to live and work… Read the full press release

LE SERENO ST. BARTH’S OPENS FOR 2021 SEASON

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WITH AWARD-WINNING CULINARY TEAM FROM LAKE COMO AND TRIO OF VILLAS   ST. BARTHS VOTED BEST CARIBBEAN ISLAND 2020  The perfect, stylish hideaway for privacy and exclusivity  Trio of Le Sereno Villas offer exclusive group and multi-generational accommodation  Launch of Larusmiani X Le Sereno luxurious beach picnic collaboration  Luxury spa (in-door and outdoor treatment rooms) with Swiss skincare partner, Valmont and wellbeing programme  Two new… Read the full press release