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