Daily Archives: April 7, 2021

Marriott Bonvoy’s Marriott Executive Apartments debuts in Qatar with the opening of Marriott Executive Apartments City Center Doha

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Marriott Executive Apartments City Center Doha to offer sophisticated longer stays in the heart of the city DOHA, QATAR, 2021-Apr-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott Executive Apartments, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 leading brands, has announced its debut in Qatar with the opening of Marriott Executive Apartments City Center Doha. Owned by… Read the full press release

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announces the opening of 255-room Hyatt Regency Zurich Airport The Circle

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The new hotel marks a milestone in Hyatt’s continued growth in Europe CHICAGO, IL, 2021-Apr-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (06 Apr 2021) the opening of Hyatt Regency Zurich Airport The Circle, the first hotel under the Hyatt Regency brand in Switzerland. The 255-room hotel is located directly at… Read the full press release

SFO expands plastic-free policy to prohibit sale of any beverages in plastic bottles

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Sodas, teas, juices must be sold in recyclable aluminum, glass or BPI-certified compostable bottles SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2021-Apr-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced the expansion of its industry-leading plastic-free policy to prohibit the sale of any beverages in plastic bottles. In August 2019, SFO became the first airport… Read the full press release

IATA welcomes Singapore’s acceptance of IATA Travel Pass

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Geneva, Switzerland, 2021-Apr-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed Singapore’s acceptance of pre-departure COVID-19 PCR test results on the IATA Travel Pass. From 1 May 2021, passengers traveling to Singapore will be able to use IATA Travel Pass to share their pre-departure COVID-19 PCR test results upon check-in with… Read the full press release

Singita Pamushana, in Zimbabwe, is open to guests once more

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Singita Pamushana in Zimbabwe

    Zimbabwe, 2021-Apr-07 — /Travel PR News/ —After a year during which travellers yearned for restorative experiences in nature, the continent’s most remote wilderness settings offer an undeniable spirit of joy, hope and rejuvenation. The recently reopened Singita Pamushana Lodge* and exclusive-use villa Malilangwe House, located in the 130,000-acre Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve in Zimbabwe’s… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways operates the world’s first fully COVID-19 vaccinated flight

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QR6421 will be operated by the airline’s sustainable A350-1000, and will carry only vaccinated crew and passengers on board, with passengers also serviced by fully vaccinated staff at check-in Qatar Airways and Hamad International Airport have lead the industry during the pandemic, being the first global airline and first and only airport in the Middle… Read the full press release

Marc Speichert named Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

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A recognised leader and innovator with extensive global experience across multiple industries, Speichert will oversee the company’s commercial growth strategy Toronto, Canada, 2021-Apr-07 — /Travel PR News/ — International luxury hospitality leader Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts announces the addition of Marc Speichert to its executive leadership team in the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer,… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai presents training experiences by six-time IRONMAN World Champion and Triathlon Hall of Fame inductee Dave Scott

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The four-night, five-day experience offers an all-encompassing, detailed curriculum and intimate dinners with Scott and his team Hawaii, Hualalai, U.S.A., 2021-Apr-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Hualalai announces three new dates for its renowned Triathlon Training Experience created exclusively for the Resort by six-time IRONMAN World Champion and Triathlon Hall of Fame inductee Dave Scott. Scott returns… Read the full press release

Jiang-Nan Chun restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore presents Signatures by Chef Albert Lunch Menu

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Singapore, 2021-Apr-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Relish a degustation of culinary signatures by Executive Chinese Chef Albert Au of Michelin-starred authentic Cantonese restaurant Jiang-Nan Chun at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore. Available at both lunch and dinner, each menu celebrates the art of fine Chinese cuisine that spotlights fresh, seasonal produce and a passion to bring a dynamic perspective to… Read the full press release

Japan Airlines to trial digital health credential apps: CommonPass, VeriFLY, and IATA Travel Pass

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JAL will begin independent trials with three industry leading health credential apps in an aim to implement standardized digital health checks on the carrier`s international flights CommonPass trials to be conducted on JAL`s Haneda – Honolulu route on April 2 and on its Narita – Singapore route on April 5 JAL is fast-tracking trials to… Read the full press release

Emirates offers specially curated meal in specially design boxes this Ramadan

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Emirates’ signature Ramadan service is expected to begin on 13 April Dubai, UAE, 2021-Apr-07 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of its annual Ramadan service, Emirates offers a specially curated meal served in ready-to-eat boxes to customers fasting during the holy month. This year, the airline’s in-house designers and product design team collaborated with local… Read the full press release

Auckland Airport welcomes first quarantine-free travellers from Australia

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Auckland, New Zealand, 2021-Apr-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The arrival of the first quarantine-free travellers from Australia on Monday 19 April will trigger a full operational split of Auckland Airport’s international terminal to handle the physical separation of arrivals heading into managed isolation or quarantine. Auckland Airport Chief Executive Adrian Littlewood said after months… Read the full press release

flydubai announces resumption of services to Eritrea’s capital Asmara

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Dubai, UAE, 2021-Apr-07 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, has resumed flights to Eritrea’s capital Asmara with a weekly flight service. Flights to Asmara start from 15 April and will operate between Terminal 2, Dubai International (DXB) and Asmara International Airport (ASM). Flights are now available to book on flydubai.com. With the… Read the full press release

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to implement actions to raise standards for workplace racial and cultural diversity

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Holistic Review Began in Summer 2020 Following Death of George Floyd; Work Led by Leadership Steering Committee of 10 PA Senior Executives and More than 125 Employee Volunteers Management Training Courses to Add Major Focus on Supporting Diversity and Inclusion Three Initiatives Encourage Upward Mobility in Job Categories with High Proportion of Diverse Employees Through… Read the full press release