Monthly Archives: October 2021

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

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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

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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”

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Shannon Airport unveils €2.5 million worth state-of-the-art security screening system

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New airport passenger security screening system unveiled today at Shannon Airport Passenger security screening time at the Airport expected to be halved New screening system part of a wider €17 million airport enhancement programme Shannon, Ireland, 2021-Oct-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Time spent going through passenger security screening at Shannon Airport is set to… Read the full press release

World’s largest aircraft, the Antonov AN-225 lands in Ireland’s longest runway

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Shannon, Ireland, 2021-Oct-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The world’s largest aircraft, the Antonov AN-225 touched down at Shannon Airport this afternoon from China carrying a cargo consignment for distribution in the Irish retail sector. With the longest runway in Ireland at 3,199m, Shannon Airport is the only airport in Ireland capable of accommodating the… Read the full press release

TAP appoints Frederic Gossot as new senior director of sales and distribution

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Lisbon, Portugal, 2021-Oct-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Frederic comes from Qatar Airways, went through Air France and has over 25 years of management experience in the aviation sector. Frederic Gossot is TAP’s new senior director of sales and distribution. A French national, the new head of the Portuguese air carrier has more than 25… Read the full press release

Riu Creole and Riu Le Morne, Mauritius reopen doors to international customers

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RIU’s hotel complex in Mauritius, which includes the Riu Creole and Riu Le Morne, is reopening its doors to international customers after having been closed for over 18 months Berlin, Germany, 2021-Oct-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The reopening of this hotel complex in Mauritius, which was RIU’s first in the Indian Ocean, means great… Read the full press release

“Stay, Dine and See Macao” local tours operation resumes 23 October

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Macao, China, 2021-Oct-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Owing to the pandemic situation, local tours under the “Stay, Dine and See Macao” project were suspended from 25 September to 22 October. As the pandemic situation moves towards stability in Macao, operation of the local tours will resume from this Saturday (23 October) onwards. Interested individuals… Read the full press release

MGTO reopens Macao Grand Prix Museum

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Macao, China, 2021-Oct-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The Macao Grand Prix Museum under the management of Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) reopens to the public from today (20 October) onwards. The Museum also resumes free guided service and accepts group visit applications again. Residents and visitors are welcome to visit the Museum. In compliance… Read the full press release

Emirates recognized with four awards at the World Travel Awards 2021

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Dubai, UAE, 2021-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has been recognized as the Middle East’s Leading Airline in four key categories at this year’s World Travel Awards 2021: Leading Airline First Class; Leading Airline – Brand; Leading Airline Lounge – Business Class and Leading Airline Rewards Programme for its Skywards programme. The awards for… Read the full press release

Emirates launches Business Rewards incentive at Expo 2020 Dubai

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Entrepreneurs can fast track their Business Rewards with 25% bonus points during Expo 2020 Dubai SMEs to reap rewards when visiting Dubai during largest World Expo ever to be held; ideal platform for wealth of business prospects and networking opportunities to support growth of SMEs Dubai, UAE, 2021-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — As Premier Partner… Read the full press release

Emirates reveals its T20 World Cup themed A380 livery

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Dubai, UAE, 2021-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Building on the excitement and fervour for the return of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Emirates has revealed its own themed A380 livery, just in time for today’s kick off of one of the most hotly anticipated events in the world of sport, taking place for… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown appoints Eric Smith as Spa Director

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Seasoned director will elevate wellness experiences for the mind, body and soul New York, USA, 2021-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown, the award-winning destination hotel in Manhattan’s TriBeCa neighbourhood, has appointed Eric Smith to the position of Spa Director.  A nearly two-decade veteran of the luxury spa industry, Smith brings a refreshed… Read the full press release

VisitBritain research reveals importance of football in driving inbound tourism

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London, UK, 2021-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — New research from national tourism agency VisitBritain demonstrates the increasing importance of football in driving inbound tourism to the UK and in boosting visitor spending. Its ‘Football Tourism in the UK’ report published today shows that overseas visitors who went to a football match spent £1.4 billion across the… Read the full press release

World Travel Awards unveiled its Latin America 2021 winners

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London, UK, 2021-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — World Travel Awards – the leading authority that recognises and rewards excellence in travel and tourism – has unveiled its Latin America 2021 winners. Winners include Argentina, which claimed ‘South America’s Leading Destination’. Chile – with its dazzling array of natural wonders – was voted ‘South America’s Leading Adventure… Read the full press release

World Travel Awards revealed its Asia and Oceania 2021 winners

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London, UK, 2021-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — World Travel Awards – the leading authority that recognises and rewards excellence in travel and tourism – has revealed its Asia and Oceania 2021 winners to coincide with its Asia and Oceania 2021 Winners Day. Winners include Vietnam, which emerged from a tough field to take ‘Asia’s Leading Destination’,… Read the full press release

World Travel Awards: Dubai voted ‘Middle East’s Leading Destination’

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London, UK, 2021-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — World Travel Awards – the leading authority that recognises and rewards excellence in travel and tourism – has revealed its Middle East 2021 winners to coincide with its Middle East Winners Day. Dubai, currently flourishing in the spotlight as host of Expo 2020, was voted ‘Middle East’s Leading Destination’,… Read the full press release

Anantara Hotels, Resorts and Spas ready to welcome fully vaccinated international guests back to Thailand

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2021-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — After border closures for almost 18 months, Anantara Hotels, Resorts and Spas is ready to welcome international guests back to Thailand following the announcement that fully vaccinated visitors from low-risk countries can travel quarantine-free to the Kingdom from November 1st. Set to grow over the coming days,… Read the full press release

Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas announces the opening of Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2021-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas announces the addition of Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel to its portfolio, marking the brand’s debut in Italy. The addition of this historic property, which is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, heralds the continued growth of Anantara’s European footprint…. Read the full press release

Bangkok Airways resumes direct service between Phuket and Hat Yai

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2021-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Starting from 31 October 2021 onwards, Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited will resume its direct service between Phuket and Hat Yai, offering 1 flight daily. In addition to that, the airline will re-open its passenger lounges at Suvarnabhumi airport, Chiang Mai airport, Phuket airport and Samui airport… Read the full press release

flydubai launches flights between Dubai and Soha, Oman

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Flights will start on 04 November and will operate twice a week Dubai, UAE, 2021-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, announced today (October 19, 2021) the start of flights to Sohar in Oman becoming the first airline to operate this route from Dubai. This is the carrier’s third destination in the… Read the full press release