Culinary expert Pedro Samper becomes Executive Chef at Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach

Samper adds a wealth of culinary knowledge and Michelin star experience to the Resort’s iconic restaurants Dubai, UAE., 2022-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Culinary artist and expert craftsman Pedro Samper has joined Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach as Executive Chef. His wealth of knowledge and skill stems from 20 years of experience, working in Michelin star… Read the full press release

Cascade acquires a majority stake in Four Seasons from an affiliate of Kingdom Holding Company

Grounded in its renowned people and service culture, the iconic luxury brand continues to accelerate expansion plans in key markets globally Toronto, Canada, 2022-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Luxury hospitality company Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts continues to solidify its leadership position through the strategic expansion of its portfolio of hotels, resorts and residential developments. The… Read the full press release

Helsinki Airport’s parking to become ticketless if booked in advance

From 1 February, Finavia will make parking ticketless in all of Helsinki Airport’s parking areas for those who have booked parking in advance. Vantaa, Finland, 2022-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Starting from the beginning of February, customers who have booked parking in advance will be able to drive directly into all of Finavia’s parking… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport: Bookings are now open for the Runway Visitor Park’s Flight Academy for kids

Ever-popular Flight Academy programme is back over February Half Term Programme gives youngsters a chance to sit in the cockpit of a real aircraft and see the roles that keep the airport running in action ‘Midweek Madness’ short tours of Concorde from just £5 also available on Wednesday 16th February and Thursday 24th February,  All day parking just… Read the full press release

Hyatt to add 45 new hotels to its portfolio in the next 2 years

By 2023, Hyatt is expected to expand its brand footprint in 11 new leisure markets, in addition to growing its hotel presence in key resort, all-inclusive, and urban destinations CHICAGO, IL, 2022-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (January 24, 2022) announced plans to accelerate its brand growth in the Americas… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport progresses on its way towards carbon neutral operations

Budapest, Hungary, 2022-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — In 2021, Budapest Airport once again took huge steps to maintain its carbon neutral operations and achieve its sustainability goals. Last year, the company further reduced its direct carbon dioxide emissions, which are now half the level of ten years ago, while emissions per passenger were only… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport comments on testing requirements removal for eligible fully vaccinated arrivals

London, UK, 2022-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Dave Lees, CEO, Bristol Airport said:  “Today’s (24th Jan 2022) announcements are hugely welcome. As we approach half-term and Easter holidays, they will provide reassurance and confidence to customers who are wanting to visit family and friends, arrange a foreign business trip, or take a well-deserved holiday…. Read the full press release

The latest PATA 2022 and 2024 international visitor arrival forecasts covering 39 Asia Pacific destinations

BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2022-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has been collating, assessing and sharing international visitor arrival (IVA) forecasts annually for the past two decades. With the onset of COVID-19 and the ever-changing landscape of the pandemic, these forecasts, published in conjunction with Hong Kong Polytechnic University, have been… Read the full press release

Celebrate Valentines Day Weekend at Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown

From a romantic overnight room package to a bespoke couples spa experience, the ultimate weekend of love awaits New York, USA, 2022-Jan-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown is the perfect backdrop for romantic celebrations this Valentine’s Day weekend. Getaway and stay with a special offer or indulge in the ultimate couple’s… Read the full press release

Cambria Hotels continues expansion with eight new hotels coast to coast in 2021

Upscale Brand Adds Eight Category Defining Properties in 2021 while Breaking Ground on Six Hotels in Major United States Markets ROCKVILLE, Md., 2022-Jan-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), continues to accelerate the brand’s expansion around the country by debuting eight hotels coast to coast in… Read the full press release

dnata receives IATA’s CEIV Pharma and CEIV Live Animal certifications in Brussels at its facilities in Brussels Airport

Brussels, Belgium, 2022-Jan-25 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has been certified by the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) for its industry-leading pharma and live animal handling processes at its cargo facilities and the Animal Care & Inspection Centre at Brussels Airport (BRU). Stef Vanbinst, Managing Director of… Read the full press release

SITA’s 2021 Air Transport IT Insights: Airlines and airports in China leading the way in automating the passenger journey

New operational efficiencies, low-touch and seamless passenger experiences, and IT to support sustainability identified as priorities. Beijing, China, 2022-Jan-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Airlines and airports in China are leading the way globally in automating the passenger journey, with 100% of airlines saying they are investing in upgrading their passenger management systems. In particular,… Read the full press release

CHOICE HOTELS AND SEERA GROUP OPEN TWO NEW PROPERTIES IN SAUDI ARABIA

Openings form part of an agreement which will see at least ten hotels planned to open within the next five years  Amsterdam, 2022-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — CHME, a fully owned subsidiary of Seera Holding Group, the largest publicly listed travel company in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, have opened two… Read the full press release

Minor Hotels announces NH Collection Doha Oasis Hotel & Beach Club slated to open in mid-2022

Doha, Qatar, 2022-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Minor Hotels, a hotel owner, operator and investor, currently with a portfolio of 528 hotels and resorts in 55 countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, South America, Africa and the Indian Ocean, is pleased to announce the signing of an upcoming addition to its portfolio… Read the full press release

Malaysia Aviation Group received certification for the “SAFEGUARD” Label by Bureau Veritas

KLIA, 2022-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), a global aviation organisation comprising of business portfolios in airlines, aviation services and e-Commerce & travel business solutions, and Bureau Veritas, a world leader in testing, inspection and certification, have signed an agreement to deploy the “SAFEGUARD” Label, which addresses the specific risks to all places where people… Read the full press release

Sarawak Tourism Board and Malaysia Aviation Group to promote Sarawak as a tourist destination in 2022

Sarawak Tourism Board Launches Sia Sitok Sarawak Plus Interstate Travel Campaign KLIA, 2022-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Sarawak is set to become a destination of choice for both domestic and international travellers, as Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) and Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) embark on a year-long partnership to promote Sarawak as a tourist destination… Read the full press release

Emirates SkyCargo named the ‘Safest Global Airline Partner’ for its cool chain infrastructure and capabilities

Named as ‘Safest Global Airline Partner’ for the transportation of temperature sensitive pharmaceuticals by SkyCell Dubai, UAE, 2022-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates SkyCargo has been named as the ‘Safest Global Airline Partner’ for the year 2021 for the transportation of temperature sensitive pharmaceutical shipments by SkyCell, one of the leading global manufacturers of… Read the full press release

Ryanair adds Manchester to Menorca route to the UK S’22 schedule

DUBLIN, Ireland, 2022-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s no.1 airline, today (18 Jan) announced an additional route to the UK S’22 schedule – Manchester to Menorca – operating twice weekly from May. The opening of this new route reinforces the airline’s commitment to the UK and the rebuilding of the country’s tourism industry…. Read the full press release

TFE Hotels announces the opening of the 124-room Travelodge Hurstville Sydney

Sydney, Australia, 2022-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Sydney’s busy southern corridor will boast a brand-new Travelodge Hotel today (17 Jan 2022), the very first international hotel chain to open in Hurstville’s bustling business district. Developed by the Illawarra Catholic Club and operated by TFE Hotels, the 124-room Travelodge which sits adjacent to the club,… Read the full press release

The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel reopens Café Carlyle on March 1, 2022

The iconic cabaret club is set to reopen on March 1 and the new spring season will feature the highly anticipated return of audience favorites Isaac Mizrahi, Hamilton Leithauser, Mario Cantone, John Pizzarelli and Steve Tyrell New York, NY, 2022-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel is excited to announce the… Read the full press release

Club Wyndham to bring girlfriends back together with the ultimate package this Galentine’s Day

Nation’s Largest Vacation Ownership Club Offers Girlfriends a Spacious and Fun Getaway with Themed In-Suite Goodies, Plus 20% off Select Beach, City or Mountain Resorts ORLANDO, Fla., 2022-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — This Galentine’s Day, Club Wyndham, the nation’s largest vacation ownership club, is offering the ultimate package to bring girlfriends back together, complete with… Read the full press release

Fiji Airways to resume services from Brisbane to Fiji

Nadi, Fiji, 2022-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Fiji Airways, Fiji’s National Carrier, has announced it will be the first airline to resume commercial flights from Brisbane to Fiji from Sunday 23rd January, with the first flight since March 2020 scheduled to depart Brisbane (BNE) at 11.50AM, arriving in the South Pacific paradise at 5.30PM…. Read the full press release

CVG again has the lowest airfares in the region

CVG Airport serving 70% of pre-pandemic passenger volumes Erlanger, Ky., 2022-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The U.S. Department of Transportation released its average airfare ranking report for the third quarter of 2021, and the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) once again has the lowest airfares in the region. CVG has held this title for… Read the full press release

Travel Trends 2022 – WUNDERMAN THOMPSON PREDICTS 100 TRENDS THAT WILL DEFINE 2022

Wunderman Thompson today launches the 8th edition of The Future 100: 2022, their annual essential trend almanac offering a snapshot of the year ahead and the most compelling trends to keep on the radar. London, UK 2022-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The Future 100: 2022 from Wunderman Thompson’s futurism, research and innovation unit, Wunderman… Read the full press release

easyJet celebrates reopening of France to UK holidaymakers with £50 off Paris package breaks with easyJet holidays

Couples can make up for missed romance with a low fare getaway to some of the most romantic destinations in Europe Great-value city breaks are still available for this Valentine’s Day with flights from just £23.00* To mark the day and to celebrate the reopening of France to UK holidaymakers, easyJet holidays is offering £50… Read the full press release

Munich Airport welcomes new cargo services from Qatar Airways

MUNICH, Germany, 2022-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Munich Airport welcomes a further increase in so-called cargo-only services. As of today (January 17, 2022), Qatar Airways is operating regular flights to and from Munich with a cargo version of its Boeing 777. The routing starts in Bangalore, India, and leads via Qatar’s capital Doha to… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport extends partnership with ICTS UK & Ireland as its security partner

London, UK, 2022-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Bristol Airport has re-awarded ICTS UK & Ireland as its security partner, responsible for the provision of security services/passenger screening at the Airport. Alan Dutt, Executive Director of Aviation Security Services, ICTS UK & Ireland said: “We are delighted to continue our fifteen-year partnership with Bristol Airport…. Read the full press release

PATA announces partnership with global payments enablement and software company Flywire

BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2022-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ —The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce a new preferred partnership with Flywire, a global payments enablement and software company with significant experience in the travel industry. “Flywire’s travel payment platform is proven to solve vertical-specific payment and receivables problems for organizations that deliver high-value services,” said PATA… Read the full press release

Nadia Kaddouri appointed Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer of Swissport International

Zurich, Switzerland, 2022-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Nadia Kaddouri has been appointed to the Group Global management team as Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer of Swissport International in addition to her position as Chief of Staff to the President and CEO, effective 1 January 2022. In her new role, she will drive Swissport’s business… Read the full press release