Monthly Archives: March 2021

Priceline celebrates the 90th birthday of the iconic Priceline Negotiator, William Shatner with week-long exclusive deals

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During The Negotiator’s Birthday Blowout Sale Travelers Can Save Big With Coupons For Up To 90% Off NORWALK, Conn., 2021-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (March 22, 2021), Priceline kicks off a week-long birthday bash to celebrate the 90th birthday of the iconic Priceline Negotiator, William Shatner. To commemorate the milestone Priceline is offering… Read the full press release

Constance von Muehlen appointed Chief Operating Officer of Alaska Airlines

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von Muehlen is a 30-year aviation veteran with deep safety, compliance and operating experience SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2021-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (March 22, 2021), Alaska Air Group announced the appointment of Constance von Muehlen as Chief Operating Officer of Alaska Airlines, effective April 3, 2021. Upon assuming this role, von Muehlen will join Alaska’s Executive Committee and… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines launches new seasonal service between Anchorage and Minneapolis-St. Paul

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New route from Alaska’s largest city to the Twin Cities will provide more nonstops to the state of Alaska SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2021-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines announces today (March 19, 2021) new seasonal service at one of the airline’s key hubs in Alaska with new nonstop service between Anchorage and Minneapolis-St. Paul. This additional… Read the full press release

Stagecoach announces major investment to introduce further 46 new fully electric buses across Scotland

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Funding made available through Scottish Government’s Ultra-Low Emission Bus Scheme 22 double-deckers and 24 single-decker electric buses for Aberdeen, Kilmarnock and Perth Major investment totalling £11m in Aberdeen, £6m in Kilmarnock and £4.4m in Perth Buses all built in Scotland by leading bus manufacturer ADL with Perth and Aberdeen infrastructure provided by SSE Boost for… Read the full press release

Scoot trials new digital initiatives to offer one-stop solution for COVID-19 pre-departure tests and verification

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Scoot gets onboard Singapore Airlines’ pilot trials for one-stop pre-departure testing solution and digital verification process at check-ins Initiatives simplify customer’s overall travel experience in new normal and enhance integrity of health status verification process Trials to be expanded to other destinations in Scoot network if successful Singapore, 2021-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Two… Read the full press release

Tourism Australia announces new $12 million worth National Experience Content Initiative

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Sydney, Australia, 2021-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Tourism Australia has today (17 March 2021) announced a new $12 million content creation initiative aimed at supporting tourism businesses across Australia in their recovery and driving increased visitation by helping them to better market their experiences and attractions. The National Experience Content Initiative will provide a suite of… Read the full press release

Dusit Thani Public Company Limited to inject additional funds to enhance the layout and design of the upcoming ‘Dusit Central Park

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Additional space and enhanced facilities are set to drive return on investment in the new normal. Bangkok, Thailand, 2021-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Dusit Thani Public Company Limited (DTC), one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, and Central Pattana Public Company Limited (CPN), Thailand’s largest and most diversified property developer, have announced their… Read the full press release

SITA supports Cyprus with the implementation of EU-mandated air traffic control (ATC) standard

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Cyprus is the first country in southeastern Europe to implement mandatory Controller Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC), an alternative to traditional ATC voice communications. Nicosia, Cyprus, 2021-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — SITA, the global IT provider for the air transport industry, is helping Cyprus comply with an EU-mandated air traffic control (ATC) standard that… Read the full press release

Gulfstream’s APU repair facility recognized as a Center of Excellence by Honeywell Aerospace

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State-Of-The-Art Facility Has Completed More Than 2,000 APU Repairs SAVANNAH, Georgia, 2021-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today (March 15, 2021) announced its auxiliary power unit (APU) repair facility has been recognized as a Center of Excellence by Honeywell Aerospace, the APU manufacturer. “Gulfstream has been a longstanding partner with Honeywell and… Read the full press release

Viking® announces three special sailings along the coast of England in May 2021

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Three Special Ocean Sailings for UK Guests Will Explore England’s Scenic Shores Los Angeles, CA, 2021-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking® ( www.viking.com ) announced today (March 16, 2021) that it will restart limited operations in May 2021 with three special sailings along the coast of England. Available exclusively for UK residents, the new eight-day… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean returns to Los Angeles to add bigger, bolder vacation options along the West Coast

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Navigator of the Seas to call Hollywood Home, Offering Short Cruises to Southern California and Baja California, Mexico MIAMI, FL, 2021-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — After a decade-long hiatus, Royal Caribbean International will once again call Hollywood home starting in June 2022, casting Navigator of the Seas as a “series regular” that will sail from Los Angeles. The… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces the opening of Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas

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Defining barefoot luxury in a world-class beachfront setting, the resort debuts as Hyatt’s first new-build Alila resort in the Americas ENCINITAS, Calif., 2021-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas opens its doors today (March 17, 2021), delivering authentic and bespoke experiences in a world-class beachfront setting. The crafted luxury resort joins the… Read the full press release

Rio Las Vegas to undergo renovation and will be rebranded into Hyatt full-service brand flags

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Following a multi-phase renovation led by Dreamscape Companies, the Rio Las Vegas will be repositioned to multiple Hyatt full-service offerings, starting with a Hyatt Regency hotel CHICAGO, IL, 2021-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (March 18, 2021) announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into franchise agreements with an… Read the full press release

SFO included on Fast Company’s list of Most Innovative Companies for 2021

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Airport honored for healthy, human-centric design of Harvey Milk Terminal 1 SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, 2021-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Fast Company, the world’s leading business media brand, has named SFO on its list of Most Innovative Companies for 2021. In the “travel” category, SFO was honored for the environmentally friendly, human-centric design of Harvey… Read the full press release

Tirana Airport welcomes Lufthansa’s new route between Tirana and Munich

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Tirana, Albania, 2021-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — From 30 March 2021 Lufthansa, the first European 5-star airline will start a new route between Tirana – Munich. The new route will offer its passengers 2 weekly direct flights to Munich, Germany. The flights will be on Tuesdays and Fridays. Munich is one of Europe’s and… Read the full press release

Blue Islands flights now available until March 2022

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St. Peter Port, Guernsey, 2021-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Blue Islands flights are now on sale until March 2022 providing regional connectivity between the Channel Islands and the UK, and more choice for consumers to plan getaways for summer and beyond. Rob Veron, CEO Blue Islands said: “The recent announcements by UK and local governments… Read the full press release

Centreline partners with Air bp for the supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel from its FBO at Bristol Airport

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Bristol based aviation business Centreline AV Limited, has partnered with Air bp to supply Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from its FBO at Bristol Airport London, UK, 2021-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — As the first non-network user and independent retailer of SAF in the UK, Centreline, a Pula Aviation Services Limited (PASL) business, has invested… Read the full press release

IATA announces successful implementation of IATA Travel Pass

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Geneva, Switzerland, 2021-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the arrival at London’s Heathrow Airport of the first traveler using the IATA Travel Pass app to manage their travel health credentials. “The successful implementation of IATA Travel Pass in this trial with Singapore Airlines passengers demonstrates that technology can… Read the full press release

IATA calls on government of Spain for a roadmap to energize the economic recovery of Spain

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Geneva, Switzerland, 2021-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the government and politicians in Spain to agree a roadmap to energize the economic recovery from COVID-19 by restarting air transport services once the health situation permits. More than 1.1 million jobs have been put at risk across the… Read the full press release

Europe’s aviation sector welcomes proposal by the European Commission for Digital Green Certificate system

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Brussels, Belgium, 2021-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Europe’s aviation sector welcomed today’s (17 March 2021) proposal by the European Commission for a Digital Green Certificate system. This proposal requires EU States to issue common, inter-operable and mutually-recognized certificates for COVID-19 vaccination, testing and recovery status that will facilitate free movement during the COVID pandemic and… Read the full press release

IATA postpones the 77th IATA Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit

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Geneva, Switzerland, 2021-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the postponement of the 77th IATA Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit.  The event will be hosted by JetBlue Airways in Boston, USA on 3-5 October 2021. The event was originally scheduled for 27-29 June 2021, also in… Read the full press release

British Airways raised over half a million pounds for Flying Start

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Since March 2020 British Airways’ customers and colleagues have raised over £500,000 for Flying Start, the airline’s global partnership with Comic Relief   To celebrate and thank its customers and colleagues, the airline has teamed up with a host of celebrities to create a virtual flight for Red Nose Day Stars showing their support include Alison… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific launches brand new flexible payment option Miles Plus Cash

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Cathay Pacific’s new Miles Plus Cash offers customers an easy way to book tickets on any flight with access to more seat availability Hong Kong, China, 2021-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific is launching Miles Plus Cash, our brand new payment option that gives customers the flexibility to pay using a mix of… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific welcomes the introduction of digital health platforms

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Another trial completed on a Hong Kong-Los Angeles flight Hong Kong, China, 2021-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific strongly supports the introduction of digital health platforms that securely validate compliance with the health-related entry requirements set by different governments, including negative COVID-19 tests and vaccination, enabling travellers to go overseas with reassurance and… Read the full press release

Caribbean Home Swap

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Bridgetown, Barbados 2021-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Today, Caribbean Home Swap announced the launch of www.caribbeanhomeswap.com, a global home swap website. This dynamic platform was first created with Caribbean residents in mind and in particular, those that were not familiar with this unique way of travelling – travelling without paying for accommodation. Caribbean Home Swap  is… Read the full press release

Daylight Savings – Best sunrise spots from around the world

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LONDON, 2021-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — British Summer Time (BST) will begin overnight on Sunday 28 March. Switching to BST means we get more daylight in the evening with the sun rising an hour later. Although our Sunday lie-in will be cut slightly short the lighter evenings more than make up for it. Here,… Read the full press release

Kyiv – hidden gem of Eastern Europe

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KYIV, Ukraine, 2021-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Kyiv is a city of antiquated sanctuaries, strange design, rich history, and skilled individuals. Landmarks, models, and antiquated structures are all over the place, as the capital of Ukraine is brimming with sights. We have arranged TOP 10 generally significant, delightful, intriguing, and unique places in Kyiv… Read the full press release

Celebrate Songkran Festival at Avani Hotels and Resorts

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2021-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Songkran Festival 2021 is an excellent chance to build bonds with the whole family and Avani Hotels and Resorts is offering a wide range of multi-generational Songkran packages that focuses on family-friendly entertainment for all ages. At THB 4,400++ per night, Avani+ Hua Hin Resort offers an escape to… Read the full press release

ACI World releases new guidance to help airports restart and recovery from COVID-19

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New information on COVID-19 testing facilities and vaccine distribution included Montreal, Canada, 2021-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports Council International (ACI) World has today (March 16, 2021) published new guidance for airports to help them prepare for restart and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on their operations. As the trajectory of… Read the full press release

Visit Maldives participates in Moscow International Travel Trade Show (MITT)

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MALDIVES, 2021-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Visit Maldives is taking part in Moscow International Travel Trade Show (MITT), the first physical fair since reopening with the industry partners to promote the destination. MITT held in Moscow, Russia from 16th to 18th March 2021 is the place where destinations and travel trade professionals from all… Read the full press release