International Tourism Group launches across European markets

LONDON, UK, 2021-Sep-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Today, tourism experts from across Europe join forces to launch International Tourism Group (ITG); a new multi-national agency that sets a new standard through a data-led methodology applied market by market. Launching as the result of 18 months of collaborative innovation between leading tourism experts in six countries, ITG aims… Read the full press release

Skywalk Biokovo on Croatia’s Adriatic coast part of Samsung’s new video for their flagship Neo QLED 8K TV

SAATCHI GALLERY, LONDON, 2021-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ —Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd today hosted an immersive art experience at London’s Saatchi Gallery with perceptual artist, Michael Murphy. Together, they unveiled a stunning spiralling installation created using eleven of Samsung’s state-of-the-art, super Neo QLED TV Infinity Screens. Audiences were transported through the immersive installation to an… Read the full press release

Courtyard by Marriott launches Courtyard Super Bowl Sleepover Contest

The Official Hotel of the NFL Announces Return of the Super Bowl Sleepover Contest Plus Exclusive Moments Packages for Marriott Bonvoy Members Throughout the Upcoming Season BETHESDA, MD, 2021-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Courtyard by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s extraordinary portfolio of 30 hotel brands and the Official Hotel of the NFL, is… Read the full press release

Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas announces Tree House, a new Omakase restaurant

Phuket, Thailand, 2021-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas is excited to announce a new addition to its world-class F&B offerings: a stylishly minimalist Omakase restaurant called Tree House. Perched in the resort’s heritage Banyan Tree, Tree House is set to become Phuket’s most exclusive Omakase restaurant. Honoring the true meaning… Read the full press release

Emirates launches Early Bird Expo 2020 Dubai deal

Airline’s global campaign aims to appeal to different travellers with tailored promotions spread over coming months Dubai, UAE, 2021-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, the Premier Partner and Official Airline of Expo 2020 Dubai has launched its latest initiative under a global campaign to promote destination Dubai to people from all walks of life this winter… Read the full press release

Emirates expands operations in South Africa

As demand increases, airline bolsters schedule to 28 weekly flights Introduction of daily A380 services to Johannesburg from 31 October Emirates to restore its strategic South African Airways partnership from end of September 2021 DUBAI, UAE, 2021-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has today (8 September 2021) announced that it will be expanding its… Read the full press release

The Emirates Airline Foundation marks International Literacy Day

Dubai, UAE, 2021-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Emirates Airline Foundation, a non-profit charity organisation which provides humanitarian, philanthropic aid and services for children in need, joins the world in recognising the importance of International Literacy Day. Through with its NGO partners, Emirates strives to improve youth literacy and provide access to education for… Read the full press release

dnata joins IATA’s 25by2025 gender diversity initiative

Dubai, UAE, 2021-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata has become the first global air and travel services provider to sign up to the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) 25by2025 initiative that aims to advance gender diversity in the aviation industry. Joining 62 airlines, dnata has committed to increasing the number of women in senior… Read the full press release

dnata welcomes new Regional Chief Executive Officer for the Asia Pacific region, Charles Galloway

Dubai, UAE, 2021-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, announced the appointment of Charles Galloway as its Regional Chief Executive Officer for the Asia Pacific region. In his new role, Charles will oversee dnata’s operations at 13 airports in four countries, including Australia, Singapore, the Philippines and Indonesia, managing 4,800 aviation professionals. Charles… Read the full press release

Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel recognised with Silver Certification by EarthCheck for the fourth consecutive year

Hong Kong SAR, China, 2021-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — For the fourth year in a row, Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel has been recognised with Silver Certification by EarthCheck, the world’s leading business advisory group, specialising in sustainability and destination management for the travel and tourism industry. The Silver Certification recognises Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel… Read the full press release

Marco Polo Hotels launches social media campaign with suite giveaways

Hong Kong, SAR China, 2021-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Marco Polo Hotels is inviting its guests and followers to help mark the birthday of its namesake, Marco Polo – the famed 13th century global merchant and adventurer.  In a nod to the trader and traveller, as well as the group’s ethos to explore, discover and… Read the full press release

Silversea Cruises announces return of cruising in Antarctica with three of its ships departing from Chilean ports

Leveraging its destination expertise, Silversea collaborated closely with Chilean authorities, industry bodies and other stakeholders to lead the return of Antarctica travel Miami, FL, 2021-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Silversea Cruises, the leading ultra-luxury cruise line, has reached an agreement with the Chilean authorities to depart from Punta Arenas for its 2021-2022 Antarctica season,… Read the full press release

Jumeirah Group to open Jumeirah Maldives on 1 October 2021

Dubai, UAE, 2021-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, today (5 September 2021) announced a new international resort, Jumeirah Maldives, which will welcome its first guests from 1 October 2021. Adding to Jumeirah Group’s growing portfolio of hotels, guests can now discover Jumeirah… Read the full press release

PATA recognised 20 organisations and individuals at the PATA Gold Awards 2021

BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2021-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) today (September 8, 2021) announced the winners of the PATA Gold Awards 2021. Proudly supported and sponsored by the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) for the last 26 years, this year’s awards recognise the achievements of 20 organisations and individuals. PATA presented 18… Read the full press release

British Airways extends domestic routes this winter

Airline to extend some of its newest Belfast routes: Exeter, Glasgow and Leeds Brand new Birmingham route launches Also, London City and Southampton operate to Salzburg Belfast, UK, 2021-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is extending three of its newest domestic routes – Exeter, Glasgow and Leeds from Belfast this Winter season.  Customers… Read the full press release

300-room Holiday Inn Singapore Little India to rebrand from Park Hotel Farrer Park as IHG Hotels & Resorts and RB Capital extend partnership

Holiday Inn Singapore Little India takes the strategic collaboration between the two groups to nearly 1,000 keys across three properties in Singapore Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Sep-09 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts and long-term partner RB Capital are excited to bring the next generation Holiday Inn experience to Singapore as the world-renowned… Read the full press release

W Hotels Worldwide opens in Changsha, Hunan province, China, the first W in central China

Unexpected Design, an Unrivaled Social Scene, and Uniquely Eclectic Luxury Meet to Redefine the Hospitality Scene in Central China CHANGSHA, CHINA, 2021-Sep-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The future is now. W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International, is set to light up the capital and largest city in Hunan province, China, with today’s opening… Read the full press release

AHLA survey: Nearly 70 percents of U.S. leisure travelers likely to travel less amid rising COVID-19 cases

42% Likely to Cancel Existing Trips Without Rescheduling WASHINGTON DC, USA, 2021-Sep-09 — /Travel PR News/ — U.S. leisure travelers plan to significantly pare back travel plans amid rising COVID-19 cases, with 69% planning to take fewer trips, 55% planning to postpone existing travel plans, and 42% likely to cancel existing plans without rescheduling, according… Read the full press release

Registry Collection Hotels to open 100-room newly-built property in Tbilisi, Georgia in early 2023

Newest addition will bring a luxury retreat in sought-after location in historic area of the capital LONDON, UK, 2021-Sep-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company by number of properties with approximately 9,000 hotels across nearly 95 countries, today announced the debut of its newest brand, Registry Collection… Read the full press release

Oakland International Airport and Cal Athletics mark their 10th year partnership anniversary

Oakland, Calif., 2021-Sep-09 — /Travel PR News/ — With UC Berkeley students back on campus and as the college football season kicks off, Oakland International Airport and Cal Athletics are celebrating the ten-year anniversary of their partnership. “We’re especially proud of our association with Cal Athletics and the distinction of excellence and achievement that Cal… Read the full press release

Tourism Industry Aotearoa: wage subsidy remains available while any part of New Zealand is in COVID-19 Alert Level 3 or 4

Wellington, New Zealand, 2021-Sep-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Tourism operators and their staff around the country will be relieved by today’s  (7 September 2021) confirmation that the wage subsidy remains available to them, according to Tourism Industry Aotearoa. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said this morning that the wage subsidy is still available nationwide, while… Read the full press release

B2B4E travel management platform CWT integrates Amadeus’ booking and fulfilment platform

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2021-Sep-09 — /Travel PR News/ — CWT, the Business-to-Business-for-Employees (B2B4E) travel management platform, today (September 07, 2021) announces that it has successfully integrated Amadeus’ booking and fulfilment platform, Selling Platform Connect, into its European global servicing hubs, as part of its continued 2021 technological investment plans to achieve true follow the sun customer… Read the full press release

Virtual Event: best of aerospace innovation and Bombardier’s best-selling business jets

Montréal, Canada, 2021-Sep-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier is pleased to invite members of the international community to a special virtual event premiering at 11:00 am (EDT) on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. The momentous virtual gathering will celebrate the best of aerospace innovation and Bombardier’s best-selling business jets. All those wishing to join the… Read the full press release

Caribbean Airlines to increase flight frequency on the domestic air bridge between Trinidad and Tobago

Piarco, Trinidad and Tobago, 2021-Sep-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Caribbean Airlines advises that effective Wednesday September 08, 2021 it will increase the flight frequency on the domestic air bridge between Trinidad and Tobago to four (4) daily return services. ROUTE FLIGHT NUMBER DEPARTURE TIME ARRIVAL TIME Trinidad – Tobago BW 1502 8.00 a.m. 8…. Read the full press release

“The Outrigger Promise” Wins PATA Gold Award

The Outrigger Promise Wins PATA Gold Award

HONOLULU, 2021-Sep-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Outrigger Hospitality Group has won a PATA Gold Award 2021 for its campaign, “The Outrigger Promise.” Outrigger was announced winner in the Marketing Hospitality category at a virtual PATA Gold Awards ceremony which was broadcast globally on the PATA YouTube Channel 8 September. The annual Pacific Asia Travel… Read the full press release

ANA owned logistics company Overseas Courier Service launches new service dedicated to the transportation of cross border E-Commerce cargo and parcels

OCS, an international logistics company of the ANA Group, will be the Group’s first entity to enter the E-Commerce transportation service from Japan Starting September 15 2021, OCS will launch “iEC”, a new international E-Commerce service In addition to E-Commerce from overseas, OCS will gradually expand the target areas for exports from Japan and aim… Read the full press release

Norwegian expands autumn season route offering due to increase in passenger numbers and demand

LONDON, UK, 2021-Sep-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian’s traffic figures for August show a continued increase in the number of passengers. The number of future bookings has also continued to increase in line with Norwegian’s expanding route network as more people are fully vaccinated and EU / EEA countries accept international COVID certificates for… Read the full press release

Radisson Individuals and Mira Group open two unique resort properties in Italy

Brussels/Syracuse/Alagna Valsesia, 2021-Sep-09 — /Travel PR News/ —Radisson Hotel Group is delighted to announce the launch of the Group’s newest brand, Radisson Individuals, in Italy with the opening of two unique resort properties in Syracuse, Sicily and Alagna Valsesia, Piedmont, in partnership with the Mira Group. Borgo di Luce I Monasteri Golf Resort & Spa,… Read the full press release

Hyatt signs new management agreements for The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, JdV by Hyatt, Hyatt Centric, and Hyatt Regency brands across Europe

Hyatt’s diverse brand portfolio reflects sustained growth, fueled largely by its independent collection and lifestyle brands CHICAGO, IL, 2021-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (September 7, 2021) announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into six new management and franchise agreements for hotels in Europe across The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, JdV… Read the full press release

KLM resumes services to Canada

Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2021-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — KLM flies to Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto and Montreal several times a week. KLM also operates an even larger network in Canada in collaboration with its partner Westjet. Vaccinated travellers who have a negative PCR test result will be able to make use of this service again… Read the full press release