Spirit Airlines announces two new, nonstop routes from Derby City to Tampa and Fort Myers from Louisville

LOUISVILLE, Ky., 2021-Jun-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Louisville lit up the sky in yellow to signal that Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) was on its way, and now Spirit’s bright yellow planes are touching down for the first time as the airline celebrates its inaugural flight. The first landing is a milestone years in the making,… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines announced new daily flights to Fort Myers, Phoenix, Tampa and Cancun from St. Louis Lambert International Airport

Spirit to give STL More Go with New Routes to Cancun, Fort Myers, Phoenix and Tampa St. Louis, Missouri, 2021-Jun-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The first in a line of bright yellow planes touched down in St. Louis on Thursday, and Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) marked the milestone by revealing more of them are on the… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways expands codeshare partnership with Oman Air

Oman Air passengers will now be able to book travel to more than 80 destinations with Qatar Airways, including new gateways such as Atlanta, Seattle, Johannesburg, Abuja, and Bodrum Further expansion of the partnership follows the two airlines’ recent announcement in December 2020 of strengthening strategic cooperation DOHA, Qatar, 2021-Jun-01 — /Travel PR News/ —… Read the full press release

Tara-Car Launches New Website For Season 2021

Tara-car Podgorica new website

Podgorica, Montenegro, 2021-May-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Tara-car is announcing the launch of a new website. With the new and improved website, they are welcoming the tourist season in Montenegro with the expansion of rental locations. With the new website, users will have the opportunity to book a car easily in a few steps… Read the full press release

Savoy Signature Announces New Hotel Opening in Madeira, July 2021: NEXT Hotel, a Connected Hotel by the Sea

Madeira, Portugal, 2021-May-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Savoy Signature, leading Madeiran hotel brand with a growing portfolio of unique hotels and resorts, is proud to announce that the NEXT Hotel will be opening in Funchal, on 1st July this year. NEXT Hotel is a concept aimed to meet the needs of millennial-mindsets with a… Read the full press release

ABSOLUTE HOTEL SERVICES EXPANDS ITS PORTFOLIO IN INDIAN MARKET WITH EASTIN RESIDENCES & U HOTELS AND RESORTS

Mumbai, India, 2021-May-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Absolute Hotel Services India has announced the signing of  Management Agreements with Valia Hospitality And Realty Private Limited for two of its brands and has added to its portfolio, Eastin Residences Suryamal and U Resort & Spa Suryamal. With this sign up Absolute Hotel Services will offer the… Read the full press release

British Airways Holidays’ summer holiday packages features complimentary airport experiences at London Heathrow

Galleries Club Lounge access, premium check-in, Fast Track Security and priority boarding: British Airways Holidays customers to begin summer escapes with a touch of luxury. London, UK, 2021-May-28 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways Holidays has launched an exclusive offer for customers booking summer holiday packages, featuring complimentary airport experiences at London Heathrow Terminal… Read the full press release

Belfast City Airport welcomes Eastern Airways’ services to Cardiff

Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2021-May-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Flights to Cardiff from Belfast City Airport have taken off with Eastern Airways, marking the return of the popular route at the airport. The Belfast to Cardiff service, one of only two direct air links to Wales on the island of Ireland, will give passengers additional… Read the full press release

Chicago Department of Aviation gears up for busy and safe travel weekend this Memorial Day

Memorial Day Weekend expects to bring 565% more passengers at O’Hare and over 433% at Midway than the same time last year CHICAGO, IL, 2021-May-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) is preparing for a busy and safe travel weekend this Memorial Day. While numbers still remain below 2019 travel… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines launches services from Los Angeles and Seattle to Belize City

Tickets available for purchase now starting at $199 one-way for nonstop flights from Los Angeles and Seattle to Belize City; service begins in November SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2021-May-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Looking to escape to a new tropical destination from the West Coast? Alaska Airlines is expanding its horizons to the breathtaking beaches, idyllic… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines honors Colleen C. Barrett with the introduction of CCB Institute

Carrier honors President Emeritus Colleen C. Barrett. DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-May-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (May 26, 2021) introduced the Colleen C. Barrett Institute for Cultural Excellence & Customer Service (CCB Institute), a website honoring Colleen C. Barrett and her incredible passion for nurturing a vibrant corporate Culture. As the Company… Read the full press release

Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2021: Emirates voted ‘Best Airline Worldwide’ for the eighth consecutive time

DUBAI, UAE, 2021-May-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has been voted ‘Best Airline Worldwide’ for the eighth consecutive time by the Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2021. The airline also took home accolades for ‘Airline with the Best First Class’, and ‘Airline with Best Economy Class’. The wins demonstrate Emirates’ strategic approach to continuously improving… Read the full press release

dnata and Global Jet Technic team up to provide best-in-class line maintenance support to airlines in Dubai

Dubai, UAE, 2021-May-28 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has partnered with Global Jet Technic (GJT) to provide best-in-class line maintenance support to airlines in Dubai. The partnership will see dnata promote GJT’s quality and reliable services, offering its 150 customers a one-stop-shop of ground handling, cargo… Read the full press release

Japan Airlines extends Complimentary Covid-19 Cover

Tokyo, Japan, 2021-May-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) has implemented the JAL Covid-19 Cover, as part of its JAL FlySafe program since December 2020, a service that provides reassurance and support to passengers with essential travel needs during the global pandemic. The service is provided in partnership with AWP Japan (member of… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo, México welcomes Culinary Director Nicolas Piatti

Luxury resort on Mexico’s Costalegre appoints award-winning chef, author and sustainability advocate to lead culinary program Tamarindo, México, 2021-May-28 — /Travel PR News/ — A private oceanfront natural reserve nestled within a secluded enclave on Mexico’s Pacific Coast, Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo, México welcomes Culinary Director Nicolas Piatti. Piatti, who holds dual Italian and Argentine nationality, will oversee… Read the full press release

Choice Privileges makes summer travel more fun with “Get on the Road. Get Rewarded.” promotion

Travelers Can Earn a $50 Gift Card After Two Separate Stays ROCKVILLE, Md., 2021-May-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Privileges, the award-winning loyalty program from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), is helping to make summer travel a little more fun this year with the “Get on the Road. Get Rewarded.” promotion. Through July 11, Choice Privileges members who… Read the full press release

Cambria Hotels announces the opening of the Cambria Hotel Ocean City – Bayfront

New Bayfront Hotel Celebrates Grand Opening Just in Time for Memorial Day Weekend ROCKVILLE, Md., 2021-May-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), made its official debut in Ocean City, Maryland yesterday afternoon with the grand opening of the Cambria Hotel Ocean City – Bayfront. The celebration was marked with… Read the full press release

Heathrow celebrates 75 years as a commercial airport

New “Heathrow Historians” will share their personal take on the airport’s history in a virtual museum launched today Stories featured give a unique insight into 75 years of operations at the airport including preparations for the Millennium Bug, the anticipation of the first Concorde flight, and the excitement of VIP arrivals – from Royals to… Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resorts announces InterContinental Grand Ankara, Crowne Plaza Istanbul Tuzla Viaport Marina and Holiday Inn Express Ankara Airport

Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-May-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Strategic market growth continues with the unveiling of InterContinental Grand Ankara, Crowne Plaza Istanbul Tuzla Viaport Marina and Holiday Inn Express Ankara Airport. IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is proud to announce its continued strategic expansion in Turkey with… Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resorts announces signing of InterContinental Grand Ankara

Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-May-28 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, proudly announces the signing of InterContinental Grand Ankara, in partnership with one of Turkey’s prime energy and construction groups, Çelikler Holding. The highly anticipated conversion project is scheduled to open in the nation’s capital… Read the full press release

IHG announces its third Holiday Inn hotel in Egypt with the signing of Holiday Inn New Assiut Asayla

Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-May-28 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a Management Agreement with Mabany Edris, a well-known real estate owner and developer in Egypt, to open Holiday Inn New Assiut Asayla. The hotel was signed at a ceremony in Egypt in presence of… Read the full press release

CLT welcomes start of summer travel season this Memorial Day weekend

Airport Prepares for Busy Weekend with Large Crowds Charlotte, North Carolina, 2021-May-27 — /Travel PR News/ — CLT’s busy summer travel season has returned. Charlotte Douglas will welcome large crowds who are ready to return to the skies over the next four months. Memorial Day weekend officially kicks off the summer travel season at CLT…. Read the full press release

SFO opens next phase of the $2.4 billion Harvey Milk Terminal 1

Features seven new gates, new amenities, post-security connection to International Terminal SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2021-May-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) today (May 25, 2021) opened the next phase of the $2.4 billion Harvey Milk Terminal 1. This new section includes seven new departure gates, a new post-security connector to… Read the full press release

SFO announces expanded offerings and lower prices at its in-terminal rapid COVID testing site

Rapid PCR tests now available with results in about 45 minutes SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2021-May-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced its in-terminal rapid COVID testing site, the first of its kind in the United States, has expanded to offer more types of tests while lowering prices. Effective today,… Read the full press release

SJC to welcome back passengers for Memorial Day Weekend

Increased passenger traffic forecast for this holiday weekend and beyond San José, Calif., 2021-May-27 — /Travel PR News/ — As passenger traffic at Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) continues to soar into Memorial Day Weekend, the Airport continues to welcome back passengers with numerous health and safety measures deployed throughout its terminals. During the… Read the full press release

PATA Adventure Travel Conference and Mart 2021 to be held on May 26-27

BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2021-May-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), in partnership with the Department of Tourism of the Philippines, will be organising a hybrid PATA Adventure Travel Conference and Mart 2021 on May 26-27. “With vaccine rollout plans beginning to take shape across the world, there is new hope in… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines Charitable Foundation pledged $50,000 to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

MIRAMAR, Fla., 2021-May-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The Spirit Airlines Charitable Foundation pledged $50,000 to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University for upcoming student scholarships. The donation continues the foundation’s ongoing relationship to the university and supports their mission in granting educational accessibility to students within the aeronautical industry. “Embry-Riddle and The Spirit Airlines Charitable Foundation share… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways announces resumption of its services to Málaga

Málaga resumption will see the airline’s Spain network return to pre-pandemic levels with three total destinations, including Barcelona and Madrid Qatar Airways’ presence in Spain is further strengthened through its recently expanded strategic partnership with Iberia, offering seamless connectivity across the Iberian peninsula and Latin America DOHA, Qatar, 2021-May-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines to adopt AI and machine learning technology from Airspace Intelligence to optimize air traffic flow

The first-ever use of AI in flight operations control continues Alaska’s legacy of innovation, enabling more efficient and sustainable flights SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2021-May-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines and Airspace Intelligence announced today (May 25, 2021) the signing of a multi-year contract for the use of Flyways AI™, an industry-changing platform that uses… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines proudly supports State of Colorado’s vaccination efforts

Post-vaccination celebration with Rapid Rewards points and Southwest Getaway Tunnel brought a portal to new independence for Coloradans DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-May-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) (the “Company”) last week showcased its Mile High Heart for the Denver metro area surrounding counties with its Destination: Vaccination activation, from  May 16, 2021, through May… Read the full press release