UNWTO, IE University and the Government of the Dominican Republic announce 300 tourism education scholarships

Madrid, Spain, 2022-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — UNWTO and IE University continue to build on their shared commitment to nurturing tourism talent and promoting accessible education with the announcement of new scholarships to the UNWTO Online Academy. In line with the Organization’s focus on expanding access to training and skills development, and in close… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines welcomes Linde Grindle as new Chief Human Resources Officer

MIRAMAR, Fla., 2022-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) today (Jan. 17, 2022) announced the appointment of Linde Grindle to the position of Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). As CHRO, Grindle will report directly to Spirit Airlines President and Chief Executive Officer Ted Christie, and she will oversee Spirit’s Human Resources department using… Read the full press release

The Apurva Kempinski Bali launches ‘Unity in Diversity’ 2022 brand campaign celebrating Indonesia’s rich cultural diversity and heritage

Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia, 2022-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The Apurva Kempinski Bali unveils its 2022 brand campaign entitled ‘Unity in Diversity’ – a celebration of the rich cultural diversity, heritage and philosophy of Indonesia’s seven main regions: Sumatra, Java, Nusa Tenggara, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Maluku and Papua. These will be part of the guest experiences throughout the resort, which… Read the full press release

MSC Cruises opens sales for MSC Seascape’s inaugural season in the Caribbean this winter 2022

Deployment brings once again MSC Cruises’ newest ship to the Caribbean to further enrich the offering in this region MSC Seascape to start sailing from Miami in December 2022 Sales also open for MSC Divina from PortMiami and MSC Meraviglia from Port Canaveral Geneva, Switzerland, 2022-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — MSC Cruises has opened… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group announces leadership changes

Denham, United Kingdom, 2022-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (“IHG”) [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] today(18 JANUARY 2022 ) announces: The retirement of Non-Executive Chair Patrick Cescau from the IHG Board, effective 31 August 2022 The appointment of Deanna Oppenheimer as Non-Executive Director and Chair Designate, effective 1 June 2022, to succeed Patrick Cescau… Read the full press release

Ford International Airport teams up with MEDC and Southwest Airlines to provide grants and testing opportunities to companies focused on air travel technology solutions

Partnership with MEDC, Southwest Airlines Provides Grants to Innovation-Driven Companies, Allowing Them to Test New Products, Services in Live Airport Environment Grand Rapids, Michigan, 2022-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — With support from the Michigan Economic Development Corp. and Southwest Airlines, the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority has introduced the Ford Launchpad for Innovative Technologies and Entrepreneurship,… Read the full press release

Tourism Industry Aotearoa appoints Rebecca Ingram as new Chief Executive

Wellington, New Zealand, 2022-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Tourism Industry Aotearoa is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Chief Executive, Rebecca Ingram. TIA Chair Gráinne Troute says she is delighted to make such a high-calibre appointment to the role. “Rebecca’s experience in tourism, government and industry association roles will be invaluable in… Read the full press release

Newly Opened Outrigger Resort in Phuket Announces ‘Sandbox’ Promotion

Outrigger Surin Beach Resort

  PHUKET, Thailand, 2022-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News — The Outrigger Surin Beach Resort in Phuket opened at the end of December and is offering a special value added ‘sandbox’ offer, following changes which came into effect 11 January. Destination Phuket is one of four – Phuket, Samui, Krabi and Phangnga – locations in Thailand where vaccinated… Read the full press release

Marriott Bonvoy offers three lucky adventurers: an invitation to experience all of its 30 hotel brands over the course of 300 days

As the Ultimate Host, the Global Travel Leader is Giving Explorers a Once-in-a-Lifetime Trip Around the World BETHESDA, MD, 2022-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Around the globe, intrepid travelers have been longing for the opportunity to embark on their next great escape and channel their primal need to wander. Today (JANUARY 18, 2022), Marriott… Read the full press release

Oman Air granted ‘Airline Retailing Maturity status’ under IATA’s ARM Index Program

Muscat, Oman, 2022-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman, today (17 01, 2022) announced that it has been granted ‘Airline Retailing Maturity status’ under IATA’s ARM Index Program. The certification recognizes that Oman Air uses Shop/Order capabilities compliant with the standard Enhanced and Simplified Distribution message… Read the full press release

Oman Air Holidays becomes the exclusive travel partner for all CONNECT events in 2022

Muscat, Oman, 2022-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air Holidays has signed a partnership agreement with CONNECT, a subsidiary of Oman’s SABCO Group, becoming exclusive travel partner for all CONNECT events on the 2022 calendar. As the Sultanate of Oman’s leading provider of inbound and outbound flight and holiday packages, Oman Air Holidays will… Read the full press release

PATA and global hospitality, travel and tourism sector organisations announce release of The Net Zero Methodology for Hotels

BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2022-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) in partnership with global hospitality, travel and tourism sector organisations released a new methodology to guide hotels on how to set a net zero pathway. The Net Zero Methodology for Hotels provides detailed guidance on how hotels can approach the technical… Read the full press release

Aeroflot announces resumption of flights to Aktau and Shymkent, Kazakhstan

Moscow, Russia, 2022-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot will resume flights to Aktau from 20 January, to Shymkent from 22 January. Flights will be operated once a week on the following schedule*: Flight Route Departure Arrival Days of operation SU1954 Moscow – Aktau 23:35 04:25 Thursdays SU1955 Aktau – Moscow 05:30 06:25 Fridays SU1950… Read the full press release

Emirates served up to 10% more vegan meals on its flights in January

Dubai, UAE, 2022-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Vegan meals are one of the most commonly requested special meals onboard Emirates flights and during the month of January, the airline witnesses an increase in demand for plant-based meals. This is because of Veganuary – a global movement to encourage a vegan diet that runs in… Read the full press release

The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane introduces launches Four Seasons Winter Spa Experience

London at Park Lane, England, 2022-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane introduces a new luxury seasonal experience, launching with Four Seasons Winter Spa Experience. Curated by Senior Spa Director Taffryn Ellis, each seasonal experience is designed to address common skin concerns often faced at that particular time of year, using… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane welcomes guests with a a new signature lobby scent “Mayfair Morning”

London at Park Lane, England, 2022-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane introduces “Mayfair Morning” – a new signature lobby scent to welcome guests and the first of its kind created exclusively for the iconic property. Collaborating with pioneering Air Aroma, Mayfair Morning effortlessly combines classic British charm with modern London… Read the full press release

Choice Privileges members can earn $50 Gas Gift Card with the launch of the Fuel Up For Winter Fun promotion

Travelers Can Earn a $50 Gas Gift Card After Two Separate Stays ROCKVILLE, Md., 2022-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Privileges, the award-winning loyalty program from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), is kicking off the new year with the launch of the Fuel Up For Winter Fun promotion. Now through March 12, 2022, Choice Privileges members who complete two separate… Read the full press release

London City Airport expects strong passenger demand to fuel recovery in 2022

Central London airport expects meaningful growth in 2022 as British Airways announces significant summer schedule More than three quarters of 2019 routes to be on the London City departure board in 2022 New routes include Thessaloniki, Barcelona and the return of 2019 top performer Milan 714,000 passengers used London City in 2021, down 21% on… Read the full press release

Cappadocia as a Mystery of Underground City: 5 Reasons Why you Should Visit this Land of Fairy Chimneys

ISTANBUL, Turkey, 2022-Jan-12 — /Travel PR News — Why wouldn’t you wake up in a unique pointy fairy chimneys hotel and start your day by enjoying the sunrise inside of a hot air balloon that each morning brightens up the skies above Cappadocia? Sounds good, huh? Scroll down to learn more about this magical underground land… Read the full press release

Radisson Hotel Group announces the re-opening of Radisson Hotel & Apartments Dammam Industrial City following its extensive refurbishment and rebranding

Dubai / Dammam, 2022-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group is pleased to announce the re-opening of Radisson Hotel & Apartments Dammam Industrial City following a rebranding and extensive refurbishment of the existing Park Inn by Radisson Hotel & Apartments Dammam Industrial, the only international 4-star hotel in Dammam Second Industrial City. Located in the… Read the full press release

Deutsche Hospitality announces the opening of the 216-room IntercityHotel Wiesbaden

216 rooms designed by Matteo Thun. Deutsche Hospitality’s first hotel in the state capital of Hessen. Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2022-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Deutsche Hospitality’s new IntercityHotel in Wiesbaden opens for business on 17 January 2022. Located directly next to the city’s central railway station and just a short walk from the… Read the full press release

Deutsche Hospitality announces signing of to Steigenberger Porsche Design Hotels projects in Saudi Arabia

Focus on Steigenberger Porsche Design Hotels Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2022-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — In the presence of His Excellency Ahmed Al-Khateeb, Minister of Tourism and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Tourism Development Fund. The Tourism Development Fund (TDF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Deutsche Hospitality, the umbrella… Read the full press release

Viking® announces float out ceremony for its newest ocean ship – the Viking Neptune®

Set to Debut in Late 2022, the Viking Neptune Will Sail Newest World Cruise Itinerary Los Angeles, CA, 2022-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking® (www.viking.com) today (January 13, 2022) announced its newest ocean ship – the 930-guest Viking Neptune® – was “floated out,” marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched… Read the full press release

Sodexo Live!, Consumer Technology Association and Las Vegas Convention Center team up to donate 1,000 boxed lunches from CES to local food banks

Food recovered from the tradeshow was provided to community-based social service agencies LAS VEGAS, NV, 2022-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Sodexo Live!, the hospitality partner to the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) and many of the world’s most iconic venues, today (13-JAN-2022) announced the donation of nearly 1,000 boxed lunches from this year’s CES to local food… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport Group to host CAPA Airline Leader Summit – Airlines in Transition on 7/8-Apr-2022

Manchester, UK, 2022-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — CAPA – Centre for Aviation (CAPA), the world’s most trusted source of market intelligence for the aviation and travel industry and part of the Aviation Week Network, has announced that it will resume its cornerstone CAPA Airline Leader Summit – Airlines in Transition with the event bookmarked for 7/8-Apr-2022 in Manchester,… Read the full press release

Hyatt and Keyestone Group announce China’s first Hello Kitty Hotel in Sanya, Hainan

The hotel will be a part of the Sanya Hello Kitty Resort, to be opened by 2025 CHICAGO, IL, 2022-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Keyestone Group, a Hong Kong-based conglomerate focused on the development and management of high-quality premier projects in the Greater China region, and Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H), a leading global hospitality company,… Read the full press release

Aer Lingus launches non-stop transatlantic flights from Manchester from just £179

Fares on non-stop transatlantic flights from Manchester available now at aerlingus.com from just £179 each way* Manchester, UK, 2022-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Aer Lingus has launched its January sale on non-stop transatlantic routes from the carrier’s new northern hub in Manchester. The Irish flag carrier is brightening up January for customers planning a… Read the full press release

Aer Lingus extends January Seat Sale

The Aer Lingus January Seat Sale is extended until midnight 24th January Dublin, Ireland, 2022-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Aer Lingus has today (17 January 2022) announced an extension of its January Seat Sale as a result of the encouraging increase in demand from consumers to fly following the recent easing of travel restrictions…. Read the full press release

IATA announces the appointment of Frederic Leger as Senior Vice President for Commercial Products and Services

Geneva, Switzerland, 2022-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has appointed Frederic Leger as the association’s Senior Vice President for Commercial Products and Services. Leger served in the role on an ad interim basis since July 2021, when IATA’s Commercial Products and Services Division was created as part of an… Read the full press release

What Makes Napa Valley tours World’s Classy Wine Tour?

Napa, CA, 2022-Jan-12 — /Travel PR News/ — It goes without saying that California is well-known for producing first class wines in the world, and the epic-center of this city wine making is beyond doubt Napa Valley. Napa meaning – THE LAND OF ABUNDANCE OR PLENTY in the Native American language named Wappo. These days, Napa… Read the full press release