Monthly Archives: August 2021

Donald Wright elected vice president of maintenance and engineering, Alaska Airlines

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2021-Aug-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines’ board of directors elected aviation veteran Donald Wright vice president of maintenance and engineering, effective Aug. 23, 2021. Wright will assume the role formerly held by Constance von Muehlen who was appointed Chief Operating Officer on April 3. In his new role, Wright will lead 1,346 employees, including the technical operations… Read the full press release

HOLIDAY INN SINGAPORE ATRIUM APPOINTS NEW HOTEL MANAGER

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Singapore, 2021-Aug-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium, a 512-room hotel with halal and award-winning dining options in Singapore’s Tiong Bahru district, has appointed Keith Ong as Hotel Manager. With over 11 years of hospitality experience, Keith last worked at Holiday Inn Express Clarke Quay before his current appointment. He played an… Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resorts announces the signing of Regent Kyoto scheduled to open in 2024

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Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Aug-11 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts and GI Capital Management today (10 AUGUST 2021) announce that they are poised to welcome a new era of elegant luxury to Japan, following the signing of Regent Kyoto which will open in 2024. Regent Hotels & Resorts has set new standards… Read the full press release

Delta Hotels by Marriott announces the opening of Delta Hotels by Marriott, Riviera Nayarit, an All-Inclusive Resort

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Leading Four-Star Brand Debuts First Property in Mexico with its First All-Inclusive Resort RIVIERA NAYARIT, MEXICO, 2021-Aug-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Delta Hotels by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s extraordinary portfolio of 30 hotel brands, today announces the opening of Delta Hotels by Marriott, Riviera Nayarit, an All-Inclusive Resort. Located on a hillside in La Cruz… Read the full press release

Marriott Hotels expands partnership with TED for new custom content to further professional development and creative inspiration of guests

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Industry Leaders Continue Collaboration as the Work Environment Landscape Transforms BETHESDA, MD, 2021-Aug-11 — /Travel PR News/ — While the concept of remote working has been around for years, the last year and a half has fast-tracked the dynamics of the traditional work setting with the blend of work from anywhere and in-person office structures…. Read the full press release

Emirates launches exclusive offer for an exciting World Expo experience

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Added-value offers for travelers visiting and connecting in Dubai to experience the highly-anticipated World Expo Safe and stress-free travel to the vibrant and cosmopolitan city in the UAE’s ‘Year of the 50th’ UAE residents planning a return journey to Dubai during Expo period are eligible for the offer Dubai, UAE, 2021-Aug-11 — /Travel PR News/… Read the full press release

dnata Travel Group appoints Ailsa Pollard as Chief Executive Officer, UK & Europe

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London, UK, 2021-Aug-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Ailsa Pollard has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer, dnata Travel Group (UK & Europe). She will start in her new role on 1st November 2021, and report in to the previous holder of the role, John Bevan, who now oversees all aspects of dnata’s global travel business as Divisional… Read the full press release

Avani+ Hua Hin Resort to host an open-air festival for pooches and their owners

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2021-Aug-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Due to popular demand and following the success of its dog-friendly ‘Bark & Breakfast’ package launched earlier this year, Avani+ Hua Hin Resort in Thailand is hosting an open-air festival for pooches and their owners. For three days in September, the hip seaside resort located a 2.5-hour drive from… Read the full press release

Cinder House at Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis celebrates the end of summer with a live fire “grill + chill” barbecue

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Hotel partners with Gerard Craft, Jack Arnold of Big Green Egg and KOW Steaks St. Louis, U.S.A., 2021-Aug-11 — /Travel PR News/ — This September, Cinder House at Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis invites Hotel guests and locals to celebrate the end of summer in a new way, with a live fire “grill + chill”… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Beijing hosts exciting children’s summer activity schedule including AC Milan Academy Junior Camps for aspiring young footballers

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Beijing, China, 2021-Aug-11 — /Travel PR News/ — If the “goal” of the perfect summer holiday is happy kids, Four Seasons Hotel Beijing has got families covered. From July 19 to August 15, 2021, the Hotel’s exciting children’s summer activity schedule includes a choice of two five-day AC Milan Academy Junior Camps for aspiring young footballers, devised… Read the full press release

Four Seasons invites guests to explore the wonders of the UAE, where stylish modernity meets timeless tradition

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Abu Dhabi, U.A.E., 2021-Aug-11 — /Travel PR News/ — After a year of lockdowns and restrictions, it’s clear that travel is more than just “nice to have”; it’s an essential part of life for many. Now, as vacations and getaways become less of a dream and more of a possibility, travellers can finally shift from… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston earns LEED Silver certification from the US Green Building Council

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The One Dalton team proudly celebrates this accomplishment as designated by the US Green Building Council Boston One Dalton, U.S.A., 2021-Aug-11 — /Travel PR News/ — As a leader in the Boston community, Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston is committed to sustainability and improving the quality of life and overall health and wellness of Hotel… Read the full press release

Ryanair to roll out Optifly’s schedule optimisation software across its fleet

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Dublin, Ireland, 2021-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (5 August) signed a license agreement with Optifly, a supplier of next generation schedule optimisation software. After a trial phase during 2021, Ryanair plans to roll out Optifly’s software across its fleet. Optifly’s scheduling software will support the development of Ryanair’s network… Read the full press release

Gulfstream Aerospace names Christian Flathman to director of public and media relations

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SAVANNAH, Georgia, 2021-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today (August 4, 2021) announced the appointment of Christian Flathman to director of public and media relations. Flathman reports to Jeannine Haas, Gulfstream’s senior vice president and chief marketing officer, and manages Gulfstream’s media relations, social media and marketing quality assurance teams. “Christian brings… Read the full press release

“Arkansas’s Scenic Tourism Landscapes” photography exhibit at The Ozark Bathhouse in Hot Springs National Park

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Little Rock, AR, 2021-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Ozark Bathhouse in Hot Springs National Park will host Arkansas Tourism’s new photography exhibit, “Arkansas’s Scenic Tourism Landscapes,” beginning Saturday, August 7. This exhibit will run through mid-September in conjunction with Hot Springs National Park’s 100th Anniversary celebration. The exhibit will then travel to various… Read the full press release

British Airways proudly flies Team GB home from the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

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London, UK, 2021-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Over the last two weeks British Airways has proudly been flying Team GB home from the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, with the final flight carrying Olympians due to land at 13:10 (UK local) this afternoon, Monday 9 August. The airline has welcomed tens of competitors across a… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways launches new service between Doha and Lusaka, Zambia and Harare, Zimbabwe

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The award-winning airline now operates to 27 cities in Africa, including six new destinations introduced during the COVID pandemic, further consolidating its strong network position on the continent among other international airlines Passengers can enjoy greater travel options to the widest global network operated by any airline based in the region, via Hamad International Airport,… Read the full press release

Going off grid – PaulCamper unveils 10 of the best off-grid Staycation locations to explore in a motorhome or campervan

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Range of campers available to rent to explore remote locations starting from £100 a night PaulCamper would also like owners to join them London,UK 2021-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Whilst technology is a key part of our lives, between social media feeds, work video calls, and streaming box sets it can sometimes become too… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean announces new season of Australian domestic sailings on board Ovation of the Seas

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As international travel restrictions remain in place, Royal Caribbean is hopeful that a pathway will soon be established to resume cruising locally SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 2021-Aug-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International today (Aug. 4, 2021) announced a new season of Australian domestic sailings on board returning favourite Ovation of the Seas. Ovation will sail from Sydney 13… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean to Bring Back complete lineup of ships by Spring 2022

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Global Cruise Line to Bring Back Full Fleet by Spring 2022 MIAMI, FL, 2021-Aug-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International today (Aug. 3, 2021) announced that its complete lineup of ships will be sailing by spring 2022. Spanning cruises from the Big Apple to the Down Under, the next group of returning ships and… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean extends British Isles sailings for Anthem of the Seas through October 2021

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Anthem of the Seas Will Offer Additional British Isles Sailings from Southampton, England in September and October LONDON/MIAMI, 2021-Aug-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International today (Aug. 4, 2021) announced the extension of its British Isles sailings for Anthem of the Seas through October 2021. Since early July, Anthem has been sailing from Southampton and welcoming thousands of U.K. residents… Read the full press release

August edition of “Discover Arkansas” now available

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Little Rock, AR, 2021-Aug-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The August edition of “Discover Arkansas” is now available at www.arkansas.com/discover-arkansas. Published by Arkansas Tourism, the monthly digital publication highlights events, activities and trip ideas in The Natural State. Is summer better on two wheels? Arkansas’s cycling and biking options provide plenty of opportunities to find… Read the full press release

CVG welcomes American Airlines’ expanded services

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Service level grows by more than one third at CVG; daily service to Phoenix starts 8/17 Erlanger, Ky., 2021-Aug-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is proud to partner with American Airlines as the airline grows its service level at CVG by more than one third compared to pre-pandemic levels. By… Read the full press release

SFO surpasses 30,000 vaccine doses administered

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Over 30,000 vaccines administered; fastest-growing category is foreign visitor SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2021-Aug-06 — /Travel PR News/ — As the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) surpasses 30,000 vaccine doses administered at the Airport this week, a clear trend has emerged: more and more foreign travelers are making vaccination a part of their visit to San… Read the full press release

SJC welcomes Delta Air Lines’ services between San José to Atlanta

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World’s Busiest Airport enhances global access for Silicon Valley’s Airport San José, Calif., 2021-Aug-06 — /Travel PR News/ —Beginning tonight, travelers will enjoy even more access and ease when flying from San José to Atlanta. Officials at Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) announced today (August 5, 2021) that daily nonstop service to… Read the full press release

Aer Lingus launches flash sale of up to 20% off European travel for late summer getaway

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Up to 20% off popular destinations including Barcelona, Lisbon, Nice and Paris Valid on travel up until 20th October 2021 Book by Monday 9th August 2021 on aerlingus.com Dublin, Ireland, 2021-Aug-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Aer Lingus has launched a flash sale of up to 20% off European travel for those planning a late summer… Read the full press release

SAS to commence direct flights to Tenerife from Stockholm and to Gran Canaria from Gothenburg

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Stockholm, Sweden, 2021-Aug-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Demand for travel continues to increase and SAS will start two new routes to the Canary Islands, direct flights to Tenerife from Stockholm and to Gran Canaria from Gothenburg. The new routes start on October 30. SAS offers a comprehensive program to the Canary Islands during the… Read the full press release

Emirates updates free baggage policy in all its African destinations

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Dubai, UAE, 2021-Aug-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates customers flying to and from any of the airline’s destinations in Africa can now pack in more into their trips. Effective 9 August 2021, customers travelling in First and Business class on any Africa route can check in up to 64kgs of free baggage (two pieces… Read the full press release

Avani Barbarons Seychelles Resort to undergo multi-million dollar upgrade

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2021-Aug-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Avani Barbarons Seychelles Resort, one of the brand’s earliest properties to launch back in 2015, will be undergoing a multi-million dollar upgrade. The resort will once again welcome guests in early 2023 and will relaunch as Avani+ Seychelles Barbarons Resort. The existing resort will receive a full make… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh partners with the leading personal training and fitness experts 24N Riyadh

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The team of highly experienced trainers at 24N provides guests with a diverse range of unique skills and talents that ensure progress, no matter what their individual goals Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2021-Aug-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh has announced its new partnership with 24N Riyadh, the leading personal training and fitness… Read the full press release