From 11 March, passengers planning on travelling on the airline’s Doha to Istanbul route will begin trialling the digital platform offering a more safe, secure and contactless experience for travellers. In close collaboration with IATA, Travel Pass is the latest example of the award-winning carrier’s commitment to supporting the recovery of international travel DOHA, Qatar,… Read the full press release
DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-Mar-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Mar 10, 2021) furthered its commitment to empowering communities it serves by launching the Southwest Airlines® Scholarship. As the carrier celebrates its 50th anniversary, the airline is highlighting the importance of education through its new scholarship, which provides financial support to students… Read the full press release
‘Heathrow: Britain’s Busiest Airport’ returns to ITV this evening (8pm 10th March) for the seventh year running, revealing how the airport coped with the impacts of the global pandemic Filmed at the end of 2020, viewers are treated to a behind-the-scenes look at how airport key workers adapted to the ever-evolving crisis The documentary showcases Heathrow’s response to… Read the full press release
Daily nonstop flights will connect Boise to Chicago and Austin; new service scheduled between Seattle and two new destinations: Idaho Falls, Idaho, and Redding, California SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2021-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — With an eye on recovery and growth, Alaska Airlines continues to strengthen its Pacific Northwest connections with the announcement today (March 10,… Read the full press release
Bernd A. Zängle hands over to Holger Flory Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2021-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Bernd A. Zängle retired at the end of February 2021 after 33 years as a Hotel Director at Steigenberger Hotels AG. Mr. Zängle’s most recent role was as Director of the Steigenberger Graf Zeppelin in Stuttgart, a… Read the full press release
Stunning boutique hotel celebrates city’s history and modern appeal Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts has expanded its boutique lifestyle offering in the southeastern U.S. with the opening of Hotel Indigo Columbus at Riverfront Place, a new premier destination for travelers to the Columbus, GA area. The stunning, new-build… Read the full press release
Boutique lifestyle brand Hotel Indigo draws upon the beauty of contrasts in Miami in the city’s Brickell district with its fifth opening this year. Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (10 MARCH 2021) sees the much-awaited opening of the latest addition to IHG Hotels & Resorts’ growing Luxury & Lifestyle collection,… Read the full press release
Element by Westin®, Residence Inn by Marriott, and TownePlace Suites by Marriott Empower Guests to Live Life on the Road, Uninterrupted BETHESDA, MD, 2021-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of longer stay brands – Element Hotels, Residence Inn by Marriott, and TownePlace Suites by Marriott – announced today (MARCH 8, 2021) a selection of new openings… Read the full press release
The airline has ramped up flights to popular destinations across the Indian Ocean, meeting market demand and offering customers greater flexibility and choice ahead of the Easter holiday. Dubai, UAE, 2021-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has announced it will increase services to popular holiday destinations, Maldives and Seychelles, ahead of the Easter break…. Read the full press release
5,000 cargo-in-cabin flights handled safely in one year at Dubai International (DXB) Dubai, UAE, 2021-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, has achieved a special cargo milestone in Dubai. Since March last year, the company’s highly-trained teams have handled over 5,000 cargo-in-cabin flights, safely moving over 50,000… Read the full press release
The glamour and glitz of West Hollywood’s legendary restaurant in the 1970s comes alive for one night only in Bahrain Bahrain Bay, Bahrain, 2021-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Celebrity Chef Wolfgang Puck returns to Bahrain for Formula 1 2021, this time paying an ode to Ma Maison, West Hollywood’s legendary restaurant in the 1970s… Read the full press release
Tokyo, Japan, 2021-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — This summer, discover Tokyo’s most-anticipated epicurean hub at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi. Set to open its doors in June 2021, the new dining destination will consist of two distinct venues: Sézanne, a French fine-dining restaurant, and Maison Marunouchi, a lively French bistro. “We’re very excited to… Read the full press release
Scenic Beach and Mountain Destinations Await Guests Seeking Outdoor Excursions and Retreats ROCKVILLE, Md., 2021-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc.’s (NYSE: CHH) Ascend Hotel Collection recently added four properties to its global portfolio of resort, boutique and historic hotels: The Bluff Hotel, The Cranberry, The Landon and Smart Suites. The newest additions, located in Miami Beach, Florida; Savannah, Georgia; Morgantown, West Virginia;… Read the full press release
Exploration of new solution marks Hyatt’s latest effort to prioritize wellbeing and peace of mind for colleagues and meeting attendees CHICAGO, IL, 2021-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (March 9, 2021) announced plans to explore VeriFLY + Stay, a mobile health passport for the hospitality industry using the VeriFLY… Read the full press release
EasyJet pilots will virtually join classrooms and assemblies up and down the country to show young people what their job is really like – and that it’s can be a job for everyone London, UK, 2021-Mar-10 — /Travel PR News/ — EasyJet has launched a virtual pilot school visits programme as part of its Amy… Read the full press release
Budapest, Hungary, 2021-Mar-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Budapest Airport is introducing a quality assurance system encompassing all phases of pharmaceutical transportation in Hungary, with the management of the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The aim of the project, launched together with freight forwarder, transporter and ground handling companies, is to ensure that medical supplies… Read the full press release
London, UK, 2021-Mar-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Loganair, the UK’s largest regional airline, today (8th Mar 2021) announced a major step in connecting the North-East with the South-West of England through the launch of a new air route between Teesside International and Bristol. It will become the airline’s seventh route at Teesside. The service,… Read the full press release
Madrid, Spain, 2021-Mar-10 — /Travel PR News/ — One in three destinations worldwide are now completely closed to international tourism. According to the latest data from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the emergence of new variants of the COVID-19 virus has prompted many governments to reverse efforts to ease restrictions on travel, with total closures… Read the full press release
Madrid, Spain, 2021-Mar-10 — /Travel PR News/ — As the sector enters the second year of an unprecedented crisis, the impact this has had on women in tourism has been made clear. According to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the pandemic, and the unprecedented drop in international tourist arrivals, risks rolling back progress made towards… Read the full press release
COLOGNE, GERMANY, 2021-Mar-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published guidance to help aviation operators and national authorities manage drone incidents near airports, a response to a number of recent events which have disrupted Europe’s air traffic at considerable expense to aviation operators, bringing inconvenience for passengers and posing… Read the full press release
The airline will now operate out of Terminal A and Terminal C. MIRAMAR, Fla., 2021-Mar-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) announced flights to three new destinations from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) today (March 9, 2021). The airline will offer nonstop service to San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU) starting in April, followed by new… Read the full press release
With its travel technology and millions of app users, KAYAK aims to transform the accommodation experience in partnership with Life House STAMFORD, Conn, 2021-Mar-10 — /Travel PR News/ — KAYAK, the company that pioneered flight metasearch in 2004, is reimagining the in-travel experience. Opening in April 2021, KAYAK Miami Beach brings the power of the KAYAK app to the… Read the full press release
Members whose Tier Point collection end date falls between 1 July and 31 December 2021, will have their Tier status protected for an additional 12 months, irrespective of how many Tier Points they earn. It means that no British Airways Executive Club member, including Bronze, Silver and Gold card holders will lose their Tier status… Read the full press release
ATP tournament takes place from 8 – 13 March, at Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex in Doha Tennis championship will feature several of the world’s top tennis players DOHA, Qatar, 2021-Mar-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways and Qatar Duty Free (QDF) are excited to be sponsoring the Qatar ExxonMobil Open 2021, an annual star-studded… Read the full press release
Petra Kvitova defeated Garbiñe Muguruza in the women’s championship final at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex Qatar Airways and Qatar Duty Free were proud sponsors of the highly-successful women’s tennis competition DOHA, Qatar, 2021-Mar-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways and Qatar Duty Free (QDF), the Official Airline and Retail Sponsor of… Read the full press release
Announcement of additional cities comes as carrier prepares to commence service this week in Colorado Springs, Savannah/Hilton Head, and launch service between the Hawaiian Islands and the Los Angeles Basin via Long Beach Airport DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-Mar-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Mar 8, 2021) announced an intention to bring… Read the full press release
BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2021-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Delicious food, exquisite wine, and unspoiled countryside are the main reasons to go to Italy. However, this country suffered from COVID most of all and currently, it is in a state of emergency until April 30, 2021. Plus, you need to have a negative PCR test to… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2021-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ —Gifu and Ishikawa are steeped in centuries of history and tradition. Great warlords have risen and fallen there with their fates steering the course of Japanese history. Traditional streetscapes have survived in towns where the past and present are inseparable. Arts and crafts have long flourished in both prefectures… Read the full press release
Success stories at Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve and Emirates Wolgan Valley showcase results of decades-long investment Emirates SkyCargo champions zero tolerance policy on illegal wildlife trade Dubai, UAE, 2021-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — On the occasion of World Wildlife Day, the Emirates Group has reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to protecting wildlife and habitats. It also… Read the full press release
Dubai, UAE, 2021-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The Emirates Group has announced the appointment of Steve Allen as the Executive Vice President of dnata, a global leading air services provider. Steve Allen will be responsible for all dnata’s businesses covering ground handling, catering and travel across six continents. In addition, he will assume responsibility for managing Emirates Group’s… Read the full press release