New Hotel Celebrates Grand Opening in World-Famous Wine Country with Donation to Napa Valley Community Foundation ROCKVILLE, Md., 2021-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), made its official debut in Napa, California, with the grand opening of the Cambria Hotel Napa Valley Silverado Trail. This marks Cambria’s… Read the full press release
Daily Archives: October 26, 2021
Choice Hotels announces new corporate headquarters in North Bethesda, Maryland
ROCKVILLE, Md., 2021-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, announced it has executed a lease for a new corporate headquarters in North Bethesda, Maryland. The new headquarters will occupy over 105,000 square feet of office space in the mixed-use development of Pike & Rose. The building… Read the full press release
VisitBritain to promote Britain’s sustainable tourism offer at COP26 Summit
London, UK, 2021-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — With the COP26 Summit fast approaching in Glasgow, national tourism agency VisitBritain is taking the opportunity to promote Britain’s sustainable tourism offer across international markets. VisitBritain’s latest international consumer research showed that more than two-thirds of travellers surveyed across 13 countries are thinking more about sustainability and the environmental… Read the full press release
Finavia and The Nordic Investment Bank sign loan agreement to support Helsinki Airport expansion program
Vantaa, Finland, 2021-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Finavia and The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) have signed a 15-year loan agreement of EUR 25 million to finance the fourth and final phase of the strategic investment programme, which includes the extension of the Terminal 2 at Helsinki Airport. Helsinki Airport has been undergoing extensive work… Read the full press release
Malaysia Airlines re-opens its Domestic Golden Lounge at KL International Airport
Explore more signature Malaysia Airlines products for premium onboard experience KLIA, Malaysia, 2021-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Malaysia Airlines is delighted to announce the re-opening of its Domestic Golden Lounge at KL International Airport (KLIA) beginning 29 October 2021. The airline’s latest move comes after a steady growth in passenger volume and strong demand… Read the full press release
Shannon Airport welcomes Ryanair services to Fuerteventura, Birmingham and Budapest
Three new air services set to take flight from Shannon Airport Inaugural services to Fuerteventura, Birmingham and Budapest ready for take off Shannon, Ireland, 2021-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Holiday options from Shannon Airport are set for a welcome boost in the coming weeks as the airport launches three new Ryanair services to Fuerteventura,… Read the full press release
Airbnb.org partners with Calgary Catholic Immigration Society to help support Afghan refugees in Canada
Airbnb.org will partner with the Calgary Catholic Immigration Society to help support some of the 40,000 Afghan refugees the Canadian government has committed to welcome over the coming months. San Francisco, CA, 2021-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Earlier this year, Airbnb.org committed to provide temporary housing to 20,000 Afghan refugees worldwide. As thousands of Afghans… Read the full press release
Air Canada partners with Switch Health to offer customers the most comprehensive range of travel testing options
Portable COVID-19 molecular & antigen test kits that can be used around the world. New self-test kit, whose results meet requirements to enter Canada, enables customers to avoid using a travel testing clinic abroad. Aeroplan Members get preferred pricing and earn points on all Switch Health testing products. MONTREAL, CANADA, 2021-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada today… Read the full press release
Home Sweet Holcombe! The newly-opened gastronomic Somerset gem
Recently upgraded 11-bedroom restaurant with rooms located in the village of Holcombe, Somerset Gastronomy is a focus of owners’ Alan and Caroline; professional chefs focused on providing guests with an exciting food offering that is both locally sourced and sustainable Somerset, UK, 2021-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Located in the heart of… Read the full press release
Silversea Cruises’ ‘Project Evolution’ to be First Cruise Ship to Use Fuel Cells to Provide 100% of Power While at Port
MIAMI, FL, 2021-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The cruise industry’s first hybrid powered ship is set to debut summer 2023 as part of Royal Caribbean Group’s (NYSE: RCL) ultra-luxury brand Silversea Cruises. The new class of ships, known as ‘Project Evolution,’ will operate using a trio of power sources including a fuel cell system,… Read the full press release
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of Rosewood Villa Magna
Set in the heart of the capital city’s distinguished Salamanca district, the reimagined icon represents a milestone for Madrid’s hospitality landscape Madrid, Spain, 2021-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Following a comprehensive refurbishment and redesign, Rosewood Villa Magna, one of Madrid’s most iconic and venerable properties, officially debuts today to launch its next chapter under… Read the full press release
Radisson Collection announces the opening of Radisson Collection Hotel, Wuxi
Wuxi, China, 2021-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Collection, Radisson Hotel Group’s anthology of iconic lifestyle hotels, has continued to expand its portfolio in China with the launch of Radisson Collection Hotel, Wuxi, a stylish and sophisticated new downtown hotel that puts guests in the heart of one of China’s most compelling cities. Newly… Read the full press release
Mytheresa, luxury fashion platform to open new logistics center at Leipzig/Halle Airport
The leading platform for luxury fashion Mytheresa has announced that it’ll be opening a new logistics center, directly at Leipzig/Halle Airport in Germany. Leipzig, Germany, 2021-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — It will be the company’s second one in addition to its headquarters in Munich. This is likely to create about 500 new jobs in… Read the full press release
Jumeirah Group appoints Andy Nicholson as General Manager & Director of Experience of Inside Burj Al Arab
Dubai, UAE, 2021-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Jumeirah Group has announced the appointment of Andy Nicholson as General Manager & Director of Experience of Inside Burj Al Arab, a new and innovative butler-guided tour offering a unique glimpse into the exclusive world of the global icon. Andy brings with him an in-depth and well-rounded… Read the full press release
UNWTO and ICAO strengthen partnership to support safe restart of travel and tourism
Madrid, Spain, 2021-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — UNWTO and the International Civil Aviation Organization have agreed to strengthen their partnership with the aim of supporting the safe restart of travel and tourism and accelerating the two sectors’ shift towards greater resilience and sustainability. Confirmed a week ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26),… Read the full press release
OpenTable and Bumble partner to launch local guides, making planning a date easier than ever before
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2021-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — With relationships heating up and fall romance in full swing, people are entering a different dating scene after more than a year of social distancing. In fact, according to a recent Bumble survey of US daters, over 45% of people are feeling both hopeful and excited about the… Read the full press release
British Airways signs long-term agreement with Daon following successful trial of mobile health pass, VeriFLY
British Airways and American Airlines were the first airlines to trial mobile digital health pass, VeriFLY by Daon Over 500,000 customers have successfully used the pass to make sure they have the right documentation ahead of their flights British Airways has extended its relationship with VeriFLY following the rollout of the technology across its network,… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways welcomes the signature of the Comprehensive Air Transport Agreement between the State of Qatar and the European Union and its Member States
The State of Qatar is the first partner with whom the European Commission launched negotiations following the adoption of the Aviation Strategy for Europe (2015) – it is also the first State to cross the finish line This is the first Aviation Agreement between the EU and a GCC Member State DOHA, Qatar, 2021-Oct-26 —… Read the full press release
Domus Stay Appoints GribbonBerry to Lead Global Travel PR and Domus Nova Ibiza
London UK, 2021-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Domus Stay has appointed travel and lifestyle specialist PR agency GribbonBerry to handle communications for the UK and international media market. The agency will promote Domus Stay and its associate business, Domus Nova Ibiza. The agency will be showcasing both businesses remarkable collection of design-led properties, driving… Read the full press release
Cathay enables customers earn rewards through its new online shopping platform
Explore thousands of carefully curated products, earn miles with every purchase and enjoy next-day delivery Hong Kong, China, 2021-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay is excited to introduce a new online shopping experience to its customers that enables them to elevate their lifestyle with a selection of carefully curated items and earn rewards along… Read the full press release