Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts secures first place in YouGov’s the “2021 Brand of the Year” rankings

Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2022-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Deutsche Hospitality has another fabulous success to report. Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts has achieved first place in the “Hotels” category of the “2021 Brand of the Year” rankings produced by polling institute YouGov and the business newspaper Handelsblatt. This makes it 2021’s most popular hotel… Read the full press release

Air Canada announces 34 routes relaunching across the Atlantic and Pacific this Summer 2022

Most extensive schedule from Canada to global destinations Restoring popular European destinations, including Barcelona, Budapest, Copenhagen, Madrid, Milan, and Venice Increased connectivity to Air Canada’s large North American network Air Canada’s leadership and unique extensive network will stimulate the recovery of the travel and tourism industry MONTREAL, CANADA, 2022-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada today (Feb. 22, 2022) announced an expanded Summer 2022… Read the full press release

Marco Polo Xiamen achieved Silver Certification through EarthCheck in 2022

Xiamen, China, 2022-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Marco Polo Xiamen has achieved Silver Certification through EarthCheck in 2022, the world’s leading environmental management and professional services group for the travel and tourism industry. This is the fourth year in a row that the hotel has received silver certification. “This is a great honor and recognition… Read the full press release

Aberdeen Airport welcomes Eastern Airways’ services to Wick John O’Groats Airport

Aberdeen, UK, 2022-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Eastern Airways, the UK’s regional airline is to start serving the key Scottish Airport hub of Aberdeen from Wick John O’Groats Airport in collaboration with The Highland Council and Transport Scotland. The new service will operate up to twice daily each way on weekdays and Sundays from… Read the full press release

David Lavorel named new CEO of SITA

Lavorel takes the reins as airlines and airports look to technology to support industry recovery. Geneva, Switzerland, 2022-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The SITA Board has announced the appointment of David Lavorel as the company’s new CEO. Under his leadership and vision, SITA will continue to lead a strategic change for the industry, helping… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces 204-room Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars scheduled to open in July 2022

The announcement signals Hyatt’s continued brand growth in London and confidence in the United Kingdom as a top travel destination CHICAGO, IL, 2022-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (February 24, 2022) that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Blackfriars Hotels Limited for Hyatt Regency London… Read the full press release

CVG Airport welcomes Air Canada’s resumption of nonstop service to Toronto

Erlanger, Ky., 2022-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada has confirmed it will resume nonstop service between CVG Airport and Toronto Pearson (YYZ) on May 1, 2022, after being suspended for nearly two years due to the pandemic. The twice daily flights are now available to book at aircanada.com. Flights depart CVG daily at 6:10… Read the full press release

Indianapolis International Airport expects busy Spring Break Travel this March

Florida flights exceeding 2019 levels with 11,000 more seats in March 2022 INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 2022-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The Indianapolis International Airport (IND) anticipates a 31 percent overall increase in airline seat capacity this March compared to 2021, which will include the spring break periods for schools and universities across the state. The… Read the full press release

Pacific Asia Travel Association releases destination-specific reports for each of 39 destinations within the Asia Pacific region

BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2022-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — In follow up to the most recent release of the PATA “Asia Pacific Overall Visitor Forecasts 2022-2024” last week, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) today (February 24, 2022) announced the release of destination-specific reports for each of 39 destinations within the Asia Pacific region. Sponsored by Visa and with… Read the full press release

Swissport to provide airport ground services and air cargo handling for Philippines’ Cebu Pacific in Osaka (KIX) and Fukuoka (FUK)

Tokyo, Japan, 2022-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — With recent contract wins in Osaka (KIX) and Fukuoka (FUK), Swissport now supports Cebu Pacific, the Philippines’ leading low-cost airline, in an exclusive partnership at all Japanese stations. Swissport has been providing airport ground services and air cargo handling for Cebu Pacific in Japan since 2014. With… Read the full press release

UNWTO and the World Health Organization (WHO) call for the lifting of travel bans

Madrid, Spain, 2022-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have called for the lifting of travel bans as they do not provide added value and continue to contribute to economic and social stress. The two UN agencies agreed to collaborate on a global trust architecture… Read the full press release

Belfast City Airport announces AWARE as its new charity partner of the year

Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2022-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Belfast City Airport has appointed AWARE as its new charity partner of the year, aiming to raise vital funds to provide support to those affected by depression and ill mental health across Northern Ireland. Founded in 1996, AWARE, the only charity in Northern Ireland working exclusively… Read the full press release