The Reykjavik EDITION to open in Preview on November 9th, 2021

With typical élan, Ian Schrager has captured the spirit of Iceland and set a new standard of luxury in its capital city. BETHESDA, MD, 2021-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — A flourishing culinary hotspot with cool cafés, a rollicking nightlife and an epic music scene, the spotlight is shining brightly on Iceland’s hip capital city… Read the full press release

Marriott International announces Ty Breland, Ph.D. to succeed Global Chief Human Resources Officer David Rodriguez, Ph.D.

Marriott Veteran Ty Breland Named Successor BETHESDA, MD, 2021-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) announced today (OCTOBER 18, 2021) that Executive Vice President and Global Chief Human Resources Officer David Rodriguez, Ph.D. will step down from his role at the end of October and retire at the end of 2021… Read the full press release

Residence Inn by Marriott Playa del Carmen opened its doors to guests

The 149-Room Hotel sets a benchmark for longer stay accommodations in the popular holiday destination SOLIDARIDAD, QUINTANA ROO, 2021-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ —Residence Inn by Marriott Playa del Carmen has officially opened its doors, with a prime location on the Federal Highway Cancun, Chetumal, and close proximity to world-renowned beaches and breathtaking views. With… Read the full press release

Sunwing offers zero change fees and free COVID-19 medical coverage on most all inclusive packages

Plus, agents and customers will find relevant COVID-19 content on destination, hotel and Travel Requirements landing pages Toronto, ON, Canada, 2021-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Sunwing is making it as easy as possible for agents and customers to navigate the new world of travel with more flexibility, insurance options and relevant content than ever… Read the full press release

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority appoints Mamie Mallory and Timothy Poole to its Board of Directors

Washington DC, USA, 2021-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority announced today (October 20, 2021) the appointment of Mamie Mallory and Timothy Poole to its Board of Directors. Both are appointees of the governor of Maryland. Mallory is widely recognized for her distinguished career at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), prior… Read the full press release

Oman Air won three awards at the World Travel Awards 2021

Muscat, Oman, 2021-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air has won Middle East’s Leading Airline, Middle East’s Leading Airline: Customer Experience, and Middle East’s Leading Airline: Economy Class at the prominent World Travel Awards 2021, voted for by air travellers based on their own experiences. The awards were announced online this year and recognize… Read the full press release

Lufthansa to name its first Boeing 787-9 “Berlin”

Official naming ceremony and first flight next year Lufthansa to receive a total of five “Dreamliners” in 2022 Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of the long-haul aircraft are around 30 percent lower than predecessors Cologne, Germany, 2021-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The German capital will receive a new “flying” ambassador: Lufthansa is naming its first… Read the full press release

KLM to operate direct flights from Amsterdam to 162 different destinations this winter

Intercontinental: More flights to the US, Caribbean Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2021-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — KLM’s new winter schedule goes into effect on 31 October and is valid until 26 March 2022. As more and more travel restrictions are eased, KLM will be able to increase capacity again this winter and, as a result, plans… Read the full press release

SAS to fly more than 150 routes to 90 destinations for winter 2021-2022

Stockholm, Sweden, 2021-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — As demand for travel increases, SAS continues to open up new destinations and more frequent flights. SAS will fly more than 150 routes to 90 destinations during winter 2021-2022. SAS is also increasing the number of flights between the Scandinavian capitals and to other important destinations in… Read the full press release

Maldives won 4 awards in the Indian Ocean category in World Travel Awards

Male, Maldives, 2021-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Maldives has won 4 prestigious awards in the Indian Ocean category in World Travel Awards – the most prestigious honors programme in global travel and tourism, established in 1993 and recognized globally as the ultimate hallmark of industry excellence. The awards won by Maldives this year includes:… Read the full press release

Visit Maldives and French high-end lifestyle magazine Madame Figaro launch media campaign

Male, Maldives, 2021-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Visit Maldives conducts an exciting media campaign with Madame Figaro, a French high-end lifestyle magazine. Conducted from 14th October, the month-long campaign will promote the Maldives as a leading safe haven destination targeting the high-end market in France. Ultimately, the campaign aims to ensure Maldives remains the… Read the full press release

Travel Trade Maldives announces new categories for TTM Awards 2022

Male, Maldives, 2021-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Travel Trade Maldives has announced new categories for TTM Awards, which will feature expanded classifications reflecting resorts, hotels, technology & people. Currently, TTM Awards are only given to top producers in the Maldives’ tourism industry which are handed over at TTM Awards & Gala. Further details regarding… Read the full press release

Visit Maldives promotes Maldives to German travelers through partnership with Condor

Male, Maldives, 2021-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Visit Maldives launches a campaign with one of Germany’s largest leisure airlines, Condor, as part of the efforts to increase the popularity of Maldives amongst German travelers. The six-month long campaign will reach an impressive number of travel enthusiasts and travel trade from the German market. Through… Read the full press release

Sandra Douglass Morgan appointed to Allegiant’s Board of Directors

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, 2021-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The Board of Directors of Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) today (Oct. 18, 2021) announced Sandra Douglass Morgan as its newest member.  Morgan, an attorney and former regulator, is currently the owner and manager of Douglass Morgan, LLC, a legal and consulting firm, and is the… Read the full press release

Brussels Airport offers 130 destinations this winter season

Brussels, Belgium, 2021-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — With the arrival of autumn, the aviation sector is preparing for the winter season with an adapted offer, which of course still takes into account any Covid-related travel restrictions. At Brussels Airport, the offer is particularly attractive with no less than 130 destinations served by 52 airlines, more than enough to satisfy anyone’s desire to get away. So what will it be? To the sun,… Read the full press release

PATA updates third-quarter 2021 forecast for international visitor arrivals

BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2021-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Given the dynamic environment driven by COVID-19 and border policies, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has just produced an updated third-quarter 2021 forecast for international visitor arrivals into 39 Asia Pacific destinations. The latest forecast at the overall regional level projects a nominal decrease in rate… Read the full press release