Schkeuditz, Germany, 2021-Aug-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) is ramping up its activities as a hub for humanitarian aid: at the end of last week, two further relief planes took off from the airport, destined for Windhoek, Namibia. On board the Antonov 124 aircraft were urgently needed medical supplies, including masks and… Read the full press release
Runway rehabilitation ensures YYC remains a vital hub as many plan for a safe and secure return to travel, contributing economic growth to our region for future generations. CALGARY, AB, 2021-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Calgary Airport Authority welcomes the announcement by federal Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, that the federal… Read the full press release
Harmony of the Seas is the first Oasis Class Ship Back in Europe, Sailing 7-night Cruises from Barcelona, Spain MIAMI, FL, 2021-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Harmony of the Seas set sail from its new summer home in Barcelona, Spain yesterday, marking Royal Caribbean International’s harmonious return to Western Europe. Joining Jewel and Anthem of the Seas in getting back to delivering the memorable Europe… Read the full press release
Acquisition accelerates asset-light transformation; launches Hyatt’s commitment to sell additional $2 billion of hotel assets by the end of 2024 Doubles Hyatt’s global resorts footprint with accretive net rooms growth over the coming years with global expansion of AMR Collection™ brands like Secrets®, Dreams® and Zoëtry® Hyatt to Discuss Transaction on Webcast Scheduled for Monday, August 16 at 7:30 a.m. CDT CHICAGO, IL, 2021-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (August… Read the full press release
London, UK, 2021-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick Airport Limited has announced today (13/08/2021) that in September 2021 Jim Butler will join its Board and leadership team as Chief Financial Officer. His most recent role was as Senior Vice President – Airport Operations and Cargo for American Airlines where he led airport operations and… Read the full press release
London, UK, 2021-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Just weeks after announcing an exciting Winter Sun programme for 2022/23, Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have put even more Winter Sun destinations on sale from Bristol Airport, in response to strong demand from customers and independent travel agents. The addition of these destinations, on top of those already… Read the full press release
Options exercised for deliveries in 2023 and 2024 further enhance airline’s financial and sustainability outlook SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2021-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines announced today (Aug. 16, 2021) it is accelerating its fleet growth by exercising options early on 12 Boeing 737-9 aircraft. The option aircraft are now firm commitments for 2023 and… Read the full press release
Dirk Fehse PaulCamper’s CEO believes the pandemic has brought about a shift of travellers’ attitudes towards campervan and motorhome holidays meaning there is no better time to become a lender More than 10,000 owners across Europe now rent out their campervan or motorhome through PaulCamper Over the past two months, more than 150 owners have… Read the full press release
Virgin Islands, 2021-Aug-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Sail LUNA, an all-inclusive, luxury yacht charter based in the Caribbean, recently announced new special promotions for the upcoming season. LUNA has three queen-size air-conditioned cabins, each with en-suite bathroom, and sleeps up to six guests. Charters include all meals, full ship’s bar, modern facilities, and use… Read the full press release
AFTERNOON TEA AT KEMPINSKI – FLAVOURS OF THE GREATEST Bangkok, Thailand, 2021-Aug-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok reveals its traditional finest tea ceremony of all-time favourites reimagined from the past decade. Immerse in the flavours of the greatest afternoon tea with a splendid combination of flavours, textures and aromas in the… Read the full press release
HEALTH IS CONTAGIOUS: KEMPINSKI HOTELS RELAUNCHES ITS BE HEALTH CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PROGRAMME BY OPENING ITS SCOPE Geneva, Switzerland, 2021-Aug-13 — /Travel PR News/ — After seven years since initiating its corporate social responsibility programme, BE Health, Kempinski Hotels has decided to fully rework the details and guidelines in order to open the scope of… Read the full press release
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2021-Aug-13 — /Travel PR News/ — CWT, the Business-to-Business-for-Employees (B2B4E) travel management platform, has appointed Cheng Meng, Hwang as Head of Global Market Management & Development (GMD), to its dedicated APAC Leadership team. Based in Singapore and reporting into Belinda Hindmarsh, SVP, Head of Global Market Management & Development, Hwang will be responsible for… Read the full press release
MISS FLYING? WE GOT YOU Sydney, Australia, 2021-Aug-13 — /Travel PR News/ — If you are about to start your next video meeting in lockdown but would rather be winging your way to an exotic overseas destination, Qantas has got you covered. Sort of. Virtually at least. The airline has released a series of aviation-themed meeting… Read the full press release
Kona, Hawaii, 2021-Aug-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Outrigger Hospitality Group has announced two management appointments at the Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa – the nine-hectare (22-acre) oceanfront property on Hawaii Island that is scheduled to re-open under the Outrigger brand in late August. Seasoned hospitality executive, Steve Solberg, will be the resort’s General Manager… Read the full press release
Sydney, Australia, 2021-Aug-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas has announced it will again help its top tiered Frequent Flyers retain their highly valued membership status by extending status support for members who are facing a possible tier downgrade between now and June 2022. The airline made the same offer in November last year for… Read the full press release
From 10 to 12 December 2021, Madrid will be the setting for analysing challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic poses for international companies Among these main challenges, innovation and the Sustainable Development Goals Madrid, Spain, 2021-Aug-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The 47 annual meeting of the European International Business Academy (EIBA) will take place in Madrid, from 10 to… Read the full press release
WITH THE ADDITION OF A NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH PLAAY? LUXURY WOODEN TOYS London, UK, 2021-Aug-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Brown’s is delighted to launch a new children’s afternoon tea alongside further enhanced family dining options such as a special children’s picnic and a new ‘Family Feast’ menu. Families will also be able to experience a… Read the full press release
The Balmoral hotel delights the senses with a new Scent Butler service in partnership with Kingdom Scotland – Scotland’s first fragrance house London, UK, 2021-Aug-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte Hotel in Edinburgh, has launched a new Scent Butler experience for those staying in their Bowes Lyon signature suite. The… Read the full press release
UK-wide roll underway across 4,000 double decker buses following successful trials in Cambridge New GreenRoad technology uses GPS data and mapping to alert bus drivers to low bridges Stagecoach first bus operator to invest in national deployment of industry-leading software Investment welcomed praised by Senior Traffic Commissioner for East of England 18,000 low bridges across… Read the full press release
YVR voted best airport in North America for 12th consecutive year, and earns the first COVID-19 Airport Excellence Award, the only Canadian airport to be recognized. Richmond, B.C., 2021-Aug-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (August 10, 2021), Vancouver International Airport (YVR) celebrated being named Best Airport in North America for a record 12 years… Read the full press release
EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2021-Aug-13 — /Travel PR News/ — VisitScotland is encouraging businesses to sign up to a new voucher scheme to help low income families, unpaid carers and disadvantaged young people who have been adversely affected by the pandemic enjoy a subsidized two-night break in Scotland. Administered on behalf of The Scottish Government, The National… Read the full press release
Tijen Onaran to embark on a Podcast Live Tour taking in Berlin, Bonn and Frankfurt Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2021-Aug-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The Audio Now Platform is joining forces with Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts to launch a live tour of its “How to Hack” Podcast. The tour gets underway at the Steigenberger… Read the full press release
The loyalty programme has launched a global, online subscription platform to offer members easy access to additional privileges throughout the year. Dubai, UAE, 2021-Aug-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, has launched an online subscription platform “Skywards+” to offer its 27 million members easy access to customized rewards… Read the full press release
Airline to operate 73 weekly flights to four gateways in the UK by mid-October with recent placement of UAE on amber list London Heathrow operations restored to six daily flights by October Restoration and scaling-up of operations across 29 cities on close to 270 flights in line with demand, another milestone in airline’s recovery DUBAI, UAE, 2021-Aug-12… Read the full press release
Seattle, U.S.A., 2021-Aug-12 — /Travel PR News/ — From the shores of the Big Island to the waterfront of the Emerald City, Sebastian Hinsch joins Four Seasons Hotel Seattle as General Manager of the downtown hotel near Pike Place Market and city’s only Forbes Travel Guide Five Star property. While General Manager duties entail managing the overall strategic business… Read the full press release
The iconic Hawaiian Resort is expanding its top villa accommodations to add a second level, indoor-outdoor living space and private plunge pools Hawaii, Hualalai, U.S.A., 2021-Aug-12 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of the Resort’s multi-million-dollar renovation, Four Seasons Resort Hualalai introduces the newly reimagined floorplans for the top three villas, Hawaii Loa Presidential… Read the full press release
London, England, 2021-Aug-12 — /Travel PR News/ — This fall, participants across the UK will come together to support cancer research charity The Terry Fox Foundation, which has raised more than GBP 500 million to date through its annual fundraising runs. The official Terry Fox Run UK will take place on October 2, 2021 in… Read the full press release
Doha, Qatar, 2021-Aug-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Minor Hotels, a hotel owner, operator and investor, currently with a portfolio of 527 hotels and resorts in 54 countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, South America, Africa and the Indian Ocean, is pleased to announce its strategic entrance into Bahrain with the upcoming debut… Read the full press release
Bangkok, Thailand, 2021-Aug-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Following the re-opening of the famous Thai island for international tourists, Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort now has something more to celebrate. Its unique dining concept, Tree Tops Sky Dining and Bar has won the 2021 Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator Magazine. Applicants for these prestigious… Read the full press release
400-room hotel features additional gaming areas, restaurants, entertainment options and more CHICAGO, IL, 2021-Aug-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (August 11, 2021) the opening of Hyatt Regency JFK Airport at Resorts World New York. Hyatt Regency JFK Airport at Resorts World New York celebrated its opening with a ribbon… Read the full press release