Hyatt Hotels announces the opening of the 264-room Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver

Designed to offer guests a home base to explore the city, this locally inspired property brings 264 guestrooms, a chef-driven restaurant and a memorable rooftop experience to the Denver Metro area CHICAGO, IL, 2021-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (October 26, 2021) the debut of Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver,… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines launches Rapid Rewards® Business

Rapid Rewards Business celebrates companies who fly Southwest, offering the company and their travelers the opportunity to earn Rapid Rewards points; Companies can receive 25,000 Rapid Rewards Business points with only two round trips* DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is making business travel more rewarding by launching Rapid Rewards®… Read the full press release

Emirates recognized by Sitecore for “Best Use of a Customer Data Platform (CDP)

Dubai, UAE, 2021-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates’ marketing team has been recognized by Sitecore®, one of the world’s leading digital experience platforms, for “Best Use of a Customer Data Platform (CDP)”. The award was presented to Emirates at the recent edition of GITEX, Dubai’s technology trade exhibition, for demonstrating excellence in the delivery of its… Read the full press release

Emirates to recruit more than 6,000 staff as restrictions ease worldwide

Dubai, UAE, 2021-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates plans to boost its operational workforce by planning to recruit more than 6,000 staff over the next six months. As restrictions ease worldwide with the wider administration of the vaccine, additional pilots, cabin crew, engineering specialists and ground staff will be needed to support the airline’s… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya welcomes new Executive Chef Thierry Papillier

Four Seasons veteran brings fresh energy and creative flair to culinary operations across the Hotel’s celebrated restaurants and lounges Kuwait City, Kuwait, 2021-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya has appointed Thierry Papillier as Executive Chef, bringing a plethora of experience and achievements from several celebrated hotels and resorts.  His arrival supports the Hotel’s… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club, Surfside, Florida names Haytham Said as Hotel Manager

Leadership team poised to deliver new season of experiences at oceanfront icon Surfside, Florida, USA, 2021-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club, Surfside, Florida – the legendary oceanfront hotel and residences known for its storied history and sophisticated allure – welcomes Haytham Said as Hotel Manager. With more than 20 years of Four… Read the full press release

Cambria Hotels announces the opening of the Cambria Hotel Napa Valley Silverado Trail

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

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

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