Monthly Archives: October 2021

British Airways and British Airways Holidays celebrates the reopening of the USA with tempting price reductions

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British Airways and British Airways Holidays are celebrating the imminent reopening of the USA by offering a selection of tempting price reductions Return flights to New York and Orlando start from £320 and £330 respectively and seven-night package holidays to Orlando are available from £439pp The sale also includes other popular holiday destinations, including Canada, Dubai, Jamaica and Antigua… Read the full press release

Danske Bank opens The Drop Zone digital hub at George Best Belfast City Airport

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Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2021-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — A new digital hub sponsored by Danske Bank has opened at George Best Belfast City Airport to help business and leisure travellers stay connected. The Drop Zone, located in the airport’s Departures Lounge, offers passengers the chance to have a seat while charging their phones, tablets… Read the full press release

Out & About Villas – A 6,000 sf Pool Villa in Puerto Vallarta from only $395 per day!

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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, 2021-Oct-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Out And About luxury villas announces their newest villa property in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The Villa Vallardin in Puerto Vallarta is an amazing 6,000 sf. modern Mexican colonial mansion, with 2 pools, 5BR + 5BA and sleeps 14 and low season rates start at only $395… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces the opening of IL Tornabuoni Hotel in Florence

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The 62-room historic urban gem marks the first Hyatt hotel in the city of Florence CHICAGO, IL, 2021-Oct-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (October 11, 2021) the opening of IL Tornabuoni Hotel in Florence. The luxurious 62-bedroom Renaissance-inspired former palace signifies the debut of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt… Read the full press release

Grand Hyatt New York in New York City to rebrand to Hyatt Grand Central New York

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Hyatt Grand Central New York expected to start welcoming guests on Nov. 1, 2021 CHICAGO, IL, 2021-Oct-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (October 11, 2021) plans to rebrand Grand Hyatt New York in New York City next month to Hyatt Grand Central New York and resume operations of the… Read the full press release

IATA launches new industry certification program — Center of Excellence for Independent Validators Lithium Battery

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Dublin, Ireland, 2021-Oct-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched a new industry certification program— Center of Excellence for Independent Validators Lithium Battery – to improve the safe handling and transport of lithium batteries across the supply chain. “Lithium batteries are critical power sources for many consumer goods on which we… Read the full press release

Swissport International names Dirk Goovaerts as new Global Cargo Chair

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Zurich, Switzerland, 2021-Oct-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport International is further strengthening its air cargo business and bundling responsibility for strategic development with a new Global Cargo Chair. The new role will be taken on by Dirk Goovaerts, Head of the Middle East & Africa region, who will focus on growing and developing this… Read the full press release

Swissport Kenya awarded IATA CEIV Fresh certification at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

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Zurich, Switzerland, 2021-Oct-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport Kenya has been awarded the IATA CEIV Fresh certification for perishable cargo, making it the only ground handler with this certification at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Swissport also is the first ground services provider in Sub-Saharan Africa to attain this standard. CEIV is IATA’s Center… Read the full press release

Priceline celebrates 23-year partnership with William Shatner by launching its biggest flight sale ever

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Bringing You Savings Where No Flight Coupon Has Gone Before NORWALK, Conn., 2021-Oct-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Tomorrow, William Shatner’s adventures will take him to new heights, making “The Priceline Negotiator” the first brand spokesperson in history to travel to space. Priceline congratulates William Shatner for being the ultimate explorer by celebrating his 23-year partnership with Priceline, and… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines unveils new Seattle Kraken theme plane to celebrate the return of hockey

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The plane is part of a larger partnership between the Seattle-based airline and the newest hockey franchise SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2021-Oct-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Hockey is back in Seattle, and Alaska Airlines is celebrating by welcoming a new Seattle Kraken theme plane into its fleet. The plane is just the beginning of a long-term major… Read the full press release

Racial Equity: Marriott International and Howard University announces the inaugural Howard Hospitality Week

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Inaugural weeklong student event will help create a pipeline of Black leadership to achieve a more diverse and inclusive industry BETHESDA, MD, 2021-Oct-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (OCTOBER 12, 2021), Marriott International, Inc. and Howard University announced the inaugural Howard Hospitality Week, an event beginning October 25 that will bring together the Howard… Read the full press release

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts to debut eleven new enchanted escapes by 2025 in world’s most coveted leisure destinations

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Iconic Luxury Brand to Usher in a New Era of Enchantment in the World’s Most Exquisite Leisure Locales in Bermuda, Mexico, Morocco, Aruba, China, the Dominican Republic, Oman and Qatar BETHESDA, MD, 2021-Oct-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Solidifying St. Regis Hotels & Resorts’ position as a leader in luxury, the iconic brand expects to… Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resorts opens three new hotels and signs further two in Italy

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Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Oct-14 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is making strides against its expansion strategy in Italy, as it opens three new hotels and signs a further two in 2021, doubling the size of its premium and lifestyle portfolio in the region. These… Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resorts announces signing of Holiday Inn Dandenong

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Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Oct-14 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts is excited to be continuing its push into suburban and regional Victoria with the signing of Holiday Inn Dandenong with hotel owners, the Pelligra Group. This will be IHG’s fifth hotel with the Pelligra Group, making them one of IHG’s largest owners… Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resorts announces signing of voco Gangnam

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Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Oct-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The 151-key hotel – scheduled to open in Q2 2022 – is the second voco property IHG has signed in South Korea this year, following voco Pyeongtaek City. voco Gangnam will be the first voco to open and it further supplements a portfolio of nine hotels… Read the full press release

Khiri Travel Creates New Ecotourism Experiences in Sri Lanka as Demand Returns

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Khiri Travel Sri Lanka staff and a sample of their new tour experiences for visitors.

LONDON, UK, 2021-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Effective 7 October 2021, fully vaccinated tourists can enter Sri Lanka with no need to quarantine on arrival. The only major requirement is a PCR test taken within 72 hours of embarkation for Colombo. Sri Lankan Airlines, Air Canada, Qatar Airways and others currently fly to Sri… Read the full press release

Oman Air Holidays launches Oman stopover packages

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Bespoke packages offer assortment of experiences for Oman Air transit passengers, whether stopping for 12 hours, overnight or several days, and include second night free and discounted additional nights with 25% off food and beverage. Muscat, Oman, 2021-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air Holidays today (Oct. 10, 2021) announced the launch of Oman stopover… Read the full press release

Oman Air revamps its Sindbad Loyalty Program, simplifies way members earn Sindbad miles and Sindbad tiers

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Sindbad members can now earn Sindbad miles based on spend; Sindbad tiers to be calculated by class of travel and flight zones Muscat, Oman, 2021-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman, has revamped its Sindbad Loyalty Program, replacing distance-based miles accrual with spend-based miles accrual. Delivering… Read the full press release

Emirates Expo 2020 Dubai special livery aircraft to perform low level flypasts over Dubai

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Latest Expo A380 livery to perform two low level flypasts on Wednesday and Thursday Dubai, UAE, 2021-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Emirates Expo 2020 Dubai special livery aircraft will be performing two low level flypasts over Sheikh Zayed Road and the Expo 2020 Dubai site tomorrow morning, Wednesday 13 October and Thursday 14 October…. Read the full press release

Arsenal FC’s Mikel Arteta visits Emirates’ pavilion at the Expo 2020 Dubai

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DUBAI, UAE, 2021-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, the Premier Partner and Official Airline of Expo 2020 Dubai, welcomed Mikel Arteta, Manager of Premier League club Arsenal, to its pavilion. Arteta was welcomed by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group. He was given a tour… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Amman unveils redesigned and entirely new hospitality experience following extensive renovation program

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Impeccable hospitality and delightful dining experiences await at the rejuvenated luxury address Amman, Jordan, 2021-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Further elevating its appeal as one of Jordan’s top luxury destinations, Four Seasons Hotel Amman invites guests to discover an entirely new hospitality experience following the completion of its extensive renovation program. The Hotel has been completely… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca named as one of the Top Hotels in Northern Africa at the Readers’ Choice Awards 2021

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A second recognition received by the Casablanca’s oceanfront sanctuary Casablanca, Morocco, 2021-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The ratings are in: Condé Nast Traveler announced the winners of its Readers’ Choice Awards 2021 and Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca receives a second recognition as one of the Top Hotels in Northern Africa. This mention represents the best of the best… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Singapore named as one of the Top 10 Hotels in Singapore by the Condé Nast Traveler

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The botanical-inspired sanctuary recognised by celebrated industry accolade Singapore, 2021-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Singapore returns to the coveted Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards taking its place among the Top 10 Hotels in Singapore following a recent transformation of its accommodation and restaurants. “We are exceptionally thrilled that Four Seasons Hotel Singapore has been named as… Read the full press release

Wyvern Hotel in Punta Gorda, Florida honored with “Ascending Community Service Award

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ROCKVILLE, Md., 2021-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc.’s (NYSE: CHH) Ascend Hotel Collection®, a global portfolio of resort, boutique and historic hotels, honored the Wyvern Hotel in Punta Gorda, Florida, with its “Ascending Community Service Award.” To celebrate the award, representatives from Choice Hotels, Edgewater Group LLC, hotel staff and local dignitaries attended a ceremony last… Read the full press release

Anantara and Avani Hotels and Resorts launches ‘Picture Perfect Thailand – Just Missing You’ campaign to welcome guests back

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2021-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — With Thailand’s exquisite cuisine, vibrant markets, rich cultural traditions and breathtaking scenery, the kingdom always provides snap-happy travellers with countless picture-perfect opportunities. Now that lockdown measures have eased, Anantara and Avani Hotels and Resorts is giving cabin-fevered travellers the chance to win weekly getaways for the next… Read the full press release

dnata partners with Gather AI to launch autonomous drones to digitise acceptance and warehouse inventory processes

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Dallas, USA, 2021-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, continues to invest in cutting-edge technologies to maximise efficiency and deliver the highest value for its customers. The company has partnered with Gather AI, a US-based technology start-up, and launched autonomous drones in its warehouses at Dallas Fort… Read the full press release

Deutsche Hospitality and the Porsche Design Group partner for an innovative hotel concept Steigenberger Porsche Design Hotels

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Zeitgeist, Design and Service Excellence Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2021-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Deutsche Hospitality and the Porsche Design Group are joining forces to present the Steigenberger Porsche Design Hotels brand, an innovative hotel concept in the Luxury Lifestyle Segment. Steigenberger Porsche Design Hotels will bring together design, technology and lifestyle at the… Read the full press release

UK Government updates travel advice for Morocco

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LONDON, UK, 2021-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — This week the UK government provided updated advice for British travellers looking to visit Morocco. Although flights resumed back in June 2021 and the NHS COVID Pass has been widely accepted as proof of COVID-19 recovery and vaccination at the border, there was no official clarity on… Read the full press release

Fiji Airways resumes services between Australia and Fiji

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Fiji Airways announces flight schedules, fares and amazing package deals for visitors as Fiji announces reopening of borders Nadi, Fiji, 2021-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Fiji Airways, Fiji’s national airline, has announced that flights to the South Pacific paradise will officially resume for fully vaccinated international travellers from 1st December 2021, with the first… Read the full press release

Fiji Airways resumes services to Los Angeles and San Francisco

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Fiji Airways announces flight schedules, fares and amazing package deals for visitors as Fiji announces reopening of borders Nadi, Fiji, 2021-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Fiji Airways, Fiji’s national airline, has announced that flights to the South Pacific paradise will officially resume for fully vaccinated international travellers from 1st December 2021, with the first… Read the full press release