LOS ANGELES, CA, 2021-Jun-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Going outdoors is not only fun but also comes with its own sets of benefits. Living in the 21st century, packed with our busy lifestyle, being considerate about your health never goes unnoticed. That is why we have curated this article, describing the plethora of advantages… Read the full press release
Daily Archives: June 18, 2021
Viking to restart its European river operations in July 2021
Following Restart of Ocean Operations in England and Bermuda, Viking Prepares to Restart European River Cruises Los Angeles, CA, 2021-Jun-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking® (www.viking.com) celebrated today (June 16, 2021) that France and Portugal have reopened to American travelers. As of this week, both countries now allow vaccinated visitors from the U.S. to… Read the full press release
Viking Orion sails from Hamilton to the new Bermuda Escape itinerary
Viking Orion Currently Sailing First of Eight Roundtrip Departures from Hamilton; Space Still Available Los Angeles, CA, 2021-Jun-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking® (www.viking.com) welcomed American guests on board for the first time in 15 months today (June 15, 2021) in Bermuda, as the company continues its successful restart of operations. Guests boarded the… Read the full press release
Viking announces partnership with Lufthansa for Exclusive Non-Stop Flights from Newark to Malta
Los Angeles, CA, 2021-Jun-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking® (www.viking.com) announced today (June 17, 2021) new details about its upcoming Welcome Back voyages in the Mediterranean that launch in July 2021. Over the course of summer and early fall, Viking will homeport three sister ships—the Viking Star®, the Viking Sea® and the company’s newest ship, the Viking Venus®—for… Read the full press release
Ryanair opened its 16th Italian base at Turin
Ryanair Celebrates The Opening Of Its 16th Italian Base In Turin With Two Based Aircraft, A $200m Investment And 18 New Routes For Winter 2021/22 A Significant Milestone For Ryanair Opening First Base In Piedmont Region Dublin, Ireland, 2021-Jun-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (16th June) opened its 16th Italian base at Turin with… Read the full press release
Ryanair expands its fleet with its first Boeing 737-8200 “Gamechanger” aircraft
New Fleet Cuts Fuel By 16%, Reduces Noise By 40% Dublin, Ireland, 2021-Jun-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No. 1 airline, today (Wed 16th June) took delivery of its first Boeing 737-8200 “Gamechanger” aircraft in Seattle, Washington. The aircraft flew overnight from Seattle and will land in Dublin Airport later this afternoon. This is… Read the full press release
flydubai starts daily flights to Warsaw
Service to start from 30 September Dubai, UAE, 2021-Jun-18 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai, the Dubai based airline, has announced the start of daily flights to Warsaw (WAW) from 30 September. Warsaw will become flydubai’s second destination in Poland after Krakow (KRK) which currently operates with a twice weekly service. Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief… Read the full press release
flydubai partners with Alhosn to provide passengers with digital verification of COVID-19 medical records
Dubai, UAE, 2021-Jun-18 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, has announced that it has partnered with Alhosn, the official UAE app for contact tracing and health testing related to COVID-19, to provide passengers with digital verification of COVID-19 medical records while travelling from the UAE. flydubai becomes the first airline to partner… Read the full press release
flydubai launches twice-weekly service to Ankara, Turkey
Dubai-based flydubai to operate two weekly flights to the Turkish capital from 29 July Dubai, UAE, 2021-Jun-18 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai, the Dubai based airline, has announced the start of a twice-weekly service to Ankara Esenboga International Airport (ESB) from 29 July. Ankara will become flydubai’s second destination in Turkey after Istanbul (IST)… Read the full press release
Wizz Air launches its 6th Italian base in Naples and 18 new international and domestic routes
2 BASED AIRCRAFT AND 18 NEW ROUTES STARTING IN AUGUST Budapest, Hungary, 2021-Jun-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest growing airline announced today (JUN 15, 2021) its 6 Italian base, in Naples together with 18 new international and domestic routes. The airline will base 2 Airbus A321 aircraft at Naples airport in… Read the full press release
Royal Caribbean starts construction on its first Icon Class ship, Icon of the Seas
Revealed as Icon of the Seas, the Cruise Line’s First LNG-powered Ship will Make Waves in fall 2023 MIAMI, FL, 2021-Jun-18 — /Travel PR News/ — An iconic day for the cruise industry’s next iconic ship took place on Monday, June 14 when Royal Caribbean International marked the start of construction on its first Icon Class ship. To… Read the full press release
Novotel celebrates launch of Disney and Pixar’s new movie LUCA with special offers and delightful surprises for guests
Special offers and exclusive features latest in Novotel’s continued global collaboration with Disney and Pixar Paris, France, 2021-Jun-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Novotel, a leading brand within the Accor group, today (June 15, 2021) announced its latest collaboration with Disney and Pixar’s LUCA – a family-friendly original feature film about an unforgettable summer for two best friends… Read the full press release
Spirit Airlines launches nonstop flights from Manchester-Boston Regional Airport to Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Orlando & Tampa
Spirit to offer More Go, industry-leading low fares and Signature Service to Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Orlando & Tampa starting October 2021 MANCHESTER, N.H., 2021-Jun-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is about to land in New Hampshire to connect the summits of the Granite State with the sandy beaches and theme parks of… Read the full press release
OpenTable Announces New Tool that Empowers Restaurateurs to Flag Negligent Diners
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2021-Jun-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Dining is back, and people are eager to return to their favorite restaurants. According to OpenTable, the world’s leading provider of online restaurant reservations and part of Bookings Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), over 80% of their restaurants have reopened in the U.S., and diners at those restaurants are nearing… Read the full press release
British Airways launches four new domestic routes from Belfast this summer
London, UK, 2021-Jun-18 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is launching four new domestic routes from Belfast this summer, supporting important business and tourism links between Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK. Over the next few months, the airline will start to operate 18 flights a week between George Best Belfast City… Read the full press release
Belfast City Airport welcomes British Airways’ new services
Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2021-Jun-18 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is launching four new domestic routes from Belfast City this summer, supporting important business and tourism links between Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK. Over the next few months, the airline will start to operate 18 flights a week between George Best… Read the full press release
Belfast City Airport welcomes easyJet’s double-daily service to London Gatwick
London, UK, 2021-Jun-18 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet has announced it will launch a double-daily service from Belfast City Airport to London Gatwick. The service will commence on 9th July 2021 with fares starting from £28.99 one way. Katy Best, Commercial Director at Belfast City Airport, said: “We are thrilled to welcome both another new… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways launches new platform for trade partners, Oryx Connect
DOHA, Qatar, 2021-Jun-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is introducing a state-of-the-art new platform for trade partners that will enable them to build tailored travel experiences for their customers. Called Oryx Connect, it has been developed based on the New Distribution Capability (NDC) data transmission standard developed by IATA in partnership with the… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways inaugurates flights between Doha and Abidjan
Airline now operates three weekly flights to Côte d’Ivoire, via Accra, our eighth new destination since the start of the global pandemic via the most connected and Best Airport in the Middle East and ‘Third Best Airport in the World’, Hamad International Airport Qatar Airways travellers from Africa can enjoy baggage allowances ranging from 46… Read the full press release
Alaska Airlines launches new services from Boise to Chicago, Austin, Pullman-Moscow and Phoenix
From Idaho’s capital, we’re now flying to Chicago and Austin, plus we’ll start new service to Pullman-Moscow and Phoenix, for up to 30 daily departures to 14 destinations SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2021-Jun-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Boise is booming! And Alaska Airlines keeps growing in the dynamic city where we’ve long been the largest carrier…. Read the full press release
Cathay Pacific Cargo adds Envirotainer Releye® RLP container to its extensive cool-chain options
Hong Kong, China, 2021-Jun-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific Cargo has added to its extensive cool-chain options for customers by being the first Asian air-cargo carrier to offer the Envirotainer Releye® RLP for carriage on its aircraft fleet. The Envirotainer Releye® RLP is an LD11-sized unit with a unique air flow technology for… Read the full press release
Emirates expands operations across its network to meet strong summer travel demand
Operates to 124 destinations in July, close to 90% of pre-pandemic network Restarts services to over half a dozen cities in coming month along with much anticipated launch of Miami Expands A380 network to 15 cities operating 129 weekly services on 30 aircraft Dubai, UAE, 2021-Jun-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates is ramping up… Read the full press release
dnata inaugurates new bus maintenance facility at Dubai International (DXB)
Dubai, UAE, 2021-Jun-18 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, opened an advanced maintenance facility at Dubai International (DXB) to specifically focus on the maintenance of airside passenger buses. The 5,000 square meter workshop is equipped with new equipment and technology that will ensure continuous improvements in the… Read the full press release
Avani+ Mai Khao Phuket Suites & Villas to open on 1st July 2021
Bangkok, Thailand, 2021-Jun-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Avani Hotels announces the upcoming launch of Avani+ Mai Khao Phuket Suites & Villas, the brand’s ninth property in Thailand and the first in Phuket scheduled to open on 1st July 2021. Located in northwest Phuket, the new resort is 15 minutes from Phuket International Airport and steps… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler announces its renewed Private Residence stays
Whistler, Canada, 2021-Jun-18 — /Travel PR News/ — As we turn the page on a challenging year, we collectively look towards carefully reuniting and spending time with our loved ones. In light of this new season, Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler announces its renewed Private Residence stays – ideal for safely embarking on worry-free travel suited… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Seattle opens its new seafood bar, Eventide
The highly anticipated summertime poolside bar is open for dinner for Hotel guests and locals Seattle, U.S.A., 2021-Jun-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Executive Chef Emmanuel Calderon’s affinity for seafood, sun and water merge this summer with the introduction of Eventide. The seafood bar at Four Seasons Hotel Seattle blends open-air dining and an elevated, dynamic atmosphere for dinner. Perched… Read the full press release
Preferred Hotels & Resorts expands its global portfolio with 11 new member hotels
Independent hotel brand expands its portfolio of luxury experiences around the globe NEW YORK, NY, 2021-Jun-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts – the world’s largest independent hotel brand – is pleased to welcome 11 new member hotels to its global portfolio from February 1 through May 31, 2021. Each of these new… Read the full press release
IHG Hotels & Resorts announces signing of Hotel Indigo Riyadh King Abdallah Road opening in March 2025
Hotel Indigo Riyadh King Abdallah Road is the first IHG hotel to be signed under MDA with RIVA Development Company Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Jun-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Expanding its presence in the capital city of Saudi Arabia , IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is bringing the world’s… Read the full press release
IHG Hotels & Resorts announces 110-room Holiday Inn Express & Suites Jalandhar GT Road scheduled to open in 2024
Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Jun-18 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Samplast Resorts to develop Holiday Inn Express & Suites Jalandhar GT Road. The new-build hotel featuring 110 keys is expected to be operational by the first quarter of 2024…. Read the full press release