Fiji Airways resumes flights to New Zealand

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

Manchester Airport’s Runway Visitor Park announces return of its Flight Academy programme

Popular Flight Academy programme made its return over school summer holidays Sessions will now also run daily over the upcoming half term from Monday 25th October to Friday 29th October Programme gives youngsters a chance to sit in the flight deck and pretend to be a pilot and see the roles that keep the airport… Read the full press release

Hyatt Hotels announces the opening of IL Tornabuoni Hotel in Florence

The 62-room historic urban gem marks the first Hyatt hotel in the city of Florence CHICAGO, IL, 2021-Oct-12 — /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

Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group expands quarantine-free Vaccinated Travel Lane network to 14 cities

Singapore, 2021-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group today (09 October 2021) expanded its quarantine-free Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) network to 14 cities, with additional points expected to be announced in the coming weeks. This comes as Singapore widened its VTL arrangements to include Canada, Denmark, France, Italy, the Netherlands, South… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport welcomes launch of Jet2.com’s ski flights to Austria and France

Hit the slopes for less as Jet2.com ski programme launches with unmissable ski carriage offer Three top ski destinations on sale from the base with Jet2.com for Winter 21/22 Ski destinations include Chambery, Innsbruck and Salzburg London, UK, 2021-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet2.com has launched ski flights to Austria and France from Bristol Airport for… Read the full press release

Swissport appoints Karen Cox as Global Director Operations & Safety

Zurich, Switzerland, 2021-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Karen Cox has started as Global Director Operations & Safety at Swissport this week. Together with her team she will drive the transformation of Swissport’s global operations to provide operational excellence and a consistent service delivery to the company’s airline customers around the globe. Karen Cox was… Read the full press release

UNWTO and NEOM partner for a new initiative focused on the future of tourism in Saudi Arabia

Madrid, Spain, 2021-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The ‘Tourism Experiences of the Future’ challenge will source innovative ideas and disruptive business models related to the tourism needs of the future, in line with growing demand for new experiences. All proposals must be aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals and should include the introduction or adaptation of… Read the full press release

George Best Belfast City Airport teams up with QualSafe to train first aid instructors to become specialist mental health first aiders

Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2021-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — To mark World Mental Health Day, George Best Belfast City Airport is partnering with QualSafe, one of the UK’s largest Ofqual regulated awarding organisations, to upskill three in-house first aid instructors to become specialist mental health first aiders. With 1 in 4 people in the UK likely… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways offers exclusive ‘Think Pink’ experience on board and HIA lounges in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Airline provides exclusive ‘Think Pink’ experience on board and in HIA lounges  Limited edition BRIC’S amenity kits are currently offered on all long-haul and ultra-long-haul flights throughout October DOHA, Qatar, 2021-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — To mark Qatar Airways’ continuous support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, passengers are being offered an exclusive ‘Think Pink’… Read the full press release

Anantara Uluwatu Bali Resort offers the Ultimate Surf Break Package

Bali, Indonesia, 2021-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — You know a surfing spot is hot when eleven-time world championship surfer Kelly Slater makes a trek mid-pandemic in search of the perfect wave. In December 2020 he did just that at Uluwatu on the southwestern tip of Bali’s Bukit Peninsula. The beaches around Anantara Uluwatu Bali… Read the full press release

Minor Hotel teams up with VLCC to launch therapeutic and wellness centre at Avani Spa in the upscale Avani+ Hua Hin Resort

Bangkok, Thailand, 2021-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Announced in 2019, Minor Hotels has partnered with India’s leading wellness & beauty services and products brand, VLCC to pioneer the concept of wellness in its truest form. Minor Hotels is delighted to be launching the first therapeutic and wellness centre of the partnership in January 2022… Read the full press release

Naladhu Private Island again voted #1 Top Resort in the Indian Ocean in the 2021 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards

Male’, Maldives, 2021-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Naladhu Private Island, the exclusive luxury island resort in the Maldives, is delighted to share the exciting news that it has once again been named the #1 Top Resort in the Indian Ocean in the annual Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. The resort is especially proud with this… Read the full press release

Emirates teams up with HBO Max to bring premium content onboard

Friends: The Reunion, Mare of Easttown, Wahl Street, and more blockbuster content to enjoy Emirates wins Skytrax’s World’s Best Airline for Inflight Entertainment Award for 16th year running Dubai, UAE, 2021-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has partnered with streaming service HBO Max to bring the best premium content onboard the airline’s award-winning ice system,… Read the full press release

Emirates Skywards launches exciting offerings with Skywards Exclusives

The unique airline loyalty initiative continues to offer members money-can’t-buy- experiences at world-renowned sporting events including the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Formula 1 Grand Prix and thrilling football matches. Dubai, UAE, 2021-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, has rolled out exciting offerings with Skywards… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay welcomes new resort manager Nicolas Senes

Bali, Indonesia, 2021-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay has appointed Nicolas Senes to the new position of Resort Manager, providing additional leadership as the Resort continues to upgrade its facilities and experiences. Nicolas will be responsible for the Food & Beverage, Rooms and Engineering divisions, reporting to General Manager Uday Rao. “It has… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta announces leadership appointments

Atlanta, USA, 2021-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta announces the appointment of two Four Seasons veterans to its executive Planning Committee – Matthew Barber as its new Hotel Manager and Loretta Holley as Assistant Director of Food & Beverage, as well as the promotion of Demian Kojro to Rooms Division Manager. “We are overjoyed to welcome Matt and Loretta, and promote Demian, given their demonstrated… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces Hyatt Place Düsseldorf Mercedesstrasse at Tadao Ando Campus & Tower

Hyatt’s select service brand continues to increase its presence across Germany and Europe MUNICH, GERMANY, 2021-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt announced today (7 October 2021) that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a franchise agreement with EuroAtlantic Group for Hyatt Place Düsseldorf Mercedesstrasse at Tadao Ando Campus & Tower. The hotel will mark the… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces the opening of the 196-room Taoxichuan Hotel

The hotel offers an elevated guest experience that pays homage to Jingdezhen’s heritage of ceramic craftsmanship CHICAGO, IL, 2021-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (October 5, 2021) announced the opening of Taoxichuan Hotel, a truly one-of-a-kind addition to The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand. The 196-room hotel has been developed as… Read the full press release

Chase Card Services and Hyatt launch new World of Hyatt Business Credit Card

Introducing first-ever adaptive rewards accelerator from Chase for small business owners to earn double World of Hyatt points on categories where they spend the most CHICAGO, IL, 2021-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (October 6, 2021), Chase Card Services (NYSE: JPM) and Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced the launch of the new World… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces the opening of The Shay, a Destination by Hyatt hotel in Southern California

The 148-room boutique hotel and destination for creative collaboration, unique meetings, and events anchors Culver City’s highly anticipated Ivy Station development CHICAGO, IL, 2021-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (October 6, 2021) the opening of The Shay, a Destination by Hyatt hotel and the brand’s first urban hotel in… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines celebrates launch of its service in Miami with ticket giveaways

Spirit Airlines to give away 31 pairs of tickets to members of the Free Spirit® loyalty program in conjunction with South Florida expansion at Miami International Airport MIRAMAR, Fla., 2021-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Florida’s Hometown Airline is brightening up the skies over Miami with a steady stream of its signature yellow planes. Today (Oct…. Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines launches new nonstop service between Anchorage and Salt Lake City

With addition of new route from Alaska’s largest city, our guests will enjoy nonstop service between the state of Alaska and the top 10 travel markets in the Lower 48 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2021-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines announced today (Oct. 7, 2021) the start of new nonstop service between Anchorage, our key… Read the full press release

W Hotels Worldwide announces the opening of W Nashville

Intentional Design and Neighborhood Culture Meet to Create a Social Hub Where Locals Feel at Home and Guests Feel Like Locals NASHVILLE, TN, 2021-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — There’s a new stage rising in Music City. W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International, today (OCTOBER 6, 2021) announces the opening of W Nashville. Nestled… Read the full press release

Marriott Bonvoy launches its second annual Week of Wonders featuring exceptional travel offers for members

Limited-Time Deals & The Chance to Access Extraordinary Experiences in Incredible Destinations Inspire Members to Rediscover the Wonder of Travel Week of Wonders runs from October 7-14 and features exceptional travel offers available exclusively for Marriott Bonvoy members. BETHESDA, MD, 2021-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott Bonvoy – Marriott International’s award-winning travel program –… Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of Holiday Inn Paris – CDG Airport

Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has opened Holiday Inn Paris – CDG Airport in partnership with the HPVA HOTELS group. Holiday Inn is one of the most recognized hotel brands in the world, offering a warm, welcoming, consistent, and affordable experience at… Read the full press release

CWT welcomes Cristina Scott as Head of its Financial Services

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2021-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — CWT, the Business-to-Business-for-Employees (B2B4E) travel management platform, today (5 October, 2021) announces the appointment of Cristina Scott as Head of its Financial Services unit effectively immediately. Based in Southlake, Texas, Cristina will report to Nick Vournakis, Head of the CWT Global Customer Group. Prior to her appointment,… Read the full press release

Qantas announces record breaking repatriation flight from Buenos Aires to Darwin

Sydney, Australia, 2021-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — A record breaking repatriation flight has flown 15,020 kilometres from Buenos Aires to Darwin and touched down after 17 hours and 25 minutes in the air. Since March 2020 the airline has operated hundreds of charter and repatriation flights of behalf of the Australian Government to bring… Read the full press release

Qantas in final stages of formal tender process for long-term renewal of its domestic fleet

Sydney, Australia, 2021-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas has entered the final stages of a formal tender process with aircraft and engine manufacturers for the long-term renewal of its domestic narrow-body fleet. The program, which has been flagged previously, will see more than 100 new aircraft enter the national carrier’s domestic fleet by 2034,… Read the full press release

Thailand Removed from Red List – A Welcome and Timely Boost for Thailand’s Travel Industry

THAILAND IS OPEN – A TRAVEL UPDATE FROM THE TOURISM AUTHORITY OF THAILAND London, UK, 2021-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — “After much speculation this week we are so happy to see Thailand come off the UK’s travel red list. It’s a very timely boost for Thailand’s travel industry. We’re heading into peak season with… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways announces codeshare agreement with RwandAir

Customers of both airlines will benefit from convenient access to more than 65 global codeshare destinations RwandAir’s new Kigali – Doha nonstop flights from December will provide a seamless travel experience connecting Africa to the world Doha, Qatar, 2021-Oct-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways and RwandAir have signed a comprehensive codeshare agreement to… Read the full press release