Monthly Archives: February 2022

British Airways partners with Hidden Disabilities Sunflower to become the first UK airline to recognise the Sunflower

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British Airways has partnered with Hidden Disabilities Sunflower to become the first UK airline to formally recognise the Sunflower Satisfaction among customers with accessibility needs has more than doubled following the airline’s investment in recent years in a number of initiatives, including a specialist customer care team for travellers who require additional assistance Increasing the… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines’ sustainability plan featured in Vision 2045’s United Nations Sustainable Development Goals campaign

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DALLAS, TX, 2022-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) (the “Company”) is excited to announce it has joined the Vision 2045 campaign, a collaboration among multiple organizations and companies to share films and resources that aim to inspire businesses and people to take action toward a more sustainable future. “Southwest® is honored to be part… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines to modernize its fleet with four Airbus A320neos

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New aircraft are more fuel efficient, quieter and more cost effective Until spring 2023 four A320neos will replace older A320s New cabin concept enhances travel comfort on short and medium haul routes Austrian Airlines COO Francesco Sciortino: “Latest technology enables up to 20 per cent less fuel consumption and reduces noise”. Vienna, Austria, 2022-Feb-17 —… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines’ “AIRcelerate” training program enters fourth round; now open for applications

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Eight young talents for AIRcelerate study program wanted Applications now open until 20 April 2022 Dual aviation management bachelor’s degree program with practical assignments starting in September 2022 Austrian Airlines COO Francesco Sciortino: “With AIRcelerate, we offer young talents the optimal framework to become competent and experienced aviation managers.” Vienna, Austria, 2022-Feb-17 — /Travel PR… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines signs firm order for seven Airbus A350F freighters at the Singapore Airshow 2022

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Singapore, 2022-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines (SIA) has firmed up an order for seven Airbus A350F freighters, with options for five more aircraft. The agreement was signed today (16 February 2022) at the Singapore Airshow 2022 by Mr Goh Choon Phong, Chief Executive Officer, Singapore Airlines, and Mr Christian Scherer, Chief Commercial… Read the full press release

Kimpton Margot Sydney officially opens its doors to guests

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Sydney, Australia, 2022-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Australia’s first-ever Kimpton, Kimpton Margot Sydney, has officially opened its doors on the day of love, 14 February, and is poised to kick off a return to travel, rekindling the love that both local and international guests have for the city of Sydney. As IHG Hotels & Resort’s luxury… Read the full press release

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants launches the Kimpton Digital Guestbook in Australia, South East Asia and Korea

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Travellers can contribute to the Guestbook to win one of four 10-night ‘Ultimate Kimpton Experiences’ Singapore, 2022-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (14 February 2022), when human connections matter more than ever, IHG Hotels & Resorts’ boutique luxury brand, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants launches the Kimpton Digital Guestbook in Australia, South East Asia and Korea – breathing new life… Read the full press release

Outstanding chef Kevin Lejeune set to open his “La Canne en Ville” Restaurant at Steigenberger Icons Wiltcher’s, Brussels

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Leading Belgian chef Kevin Lejeune is set to open his “La Canne en Ville” Restaurant at Steigenberger Icons Wiltcher’s, Brussels Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2022-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Steigenberger Icons Wiltcher’s in Brussels will soon become the proud bearer of a Michelin star following the arrival of the outstanding chef Kevin Lejeune…. Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines launches nonstop service to Orlando and Myrtle Beach in June 2022

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Spirit Airlines to launch nonstop routes to Orlando and Myrtle Beach in June 2022 MIRAMAR, Fla., 2022-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is kicking the summer vacation season into high gear for Rochester travelers looking to fly south. Today (Feb. 15, 2022) the airline announced it will add Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines launches nine nonstop routes to Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) this spring

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Spirit Airlines adds nine new or resuming nonstop routes from across the Eastern U.S. MIRAMAR, Fla., 2022-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — More Spirit Guests are now only one flight away from the beaches and championship golf courses of Myrtle Beach. Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) today (Feb. 16, 2022) announced it will be connecting even more vacationers… Read the full press release

Qatar Aircraft Catering Company reaches its environmental sustainability target in a year by recycling more than one million kilograms of plastic waste

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QACC distributed over 40,000 linen items, including blankets, mattresses and duvets to home shelters and refugee camps around the globe The catering subsidiary cuts equipment weight by 257 tonnes a year resulting in reduction of CO2 emissions DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Aircraft Catering Company (QACC), the aircraft catering subsidiary of Qatar… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines takes travel offering’s value and flexibility to the next level with launch of Flight Pass

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Flight Pass benefits for travel lovers include a flat fee, peace of mind, and more flexibility to explore California and major West Coast destinations SEATTLE, WA, 2022-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — As the only major airline headquartered on the West Coast, Alaska Airlines is blazing a new path for travel with the debut of… Read the full press release

CHOICE HOTELS CONTINUES CPI HOTELS AGREEMENT AND EXPANDS PORTFOLIO WITH HOTEL OPENING IN SLOVAKIA

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New 175 room Clarion Congress Hotel Bratislava now open Recently renovated Clarion Congress Prague Work underway on Comfort Hotel Budapest which is expected to open towards the end of 2022 Amsterdam, 2022-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels EMEA has continued its strategic agreement with CPI Hotels, the leading hotel operating company in the… Read the full press release

HEMSWORTH COMMUNICATIONS CONTINUES EXPANDING GLOBAL TRAVEL & TOURISM CLIENT ROSTER

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Fort Lauderdale, Fla., 2022-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Hemsworth Communications today announced the addition of two international brands – Amsterdam-based Corendon Hotels & Resorts and Montreal-based Rental Escapes – to its thriving Travel & Tourism division. Effective immediately, the firm is responsible for driving U.S. PR efforts for both companies, including developing strategic media relations… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Boston announces the opening of Ramsay’s Kitchen

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Celebrated, Multi-Michelin Star Chef and Television Personality Brings Menu Inspired by His Global Travels to First Boston Restaurant Boston, USA, 2022-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Boston and Gordon Ramsay North America have announced the opening of  Ramsay’s Kitchen, an all-new dining concept by multi- Michelin-starred Chef Gordon Ramsay.  The new restaurant provides guests with the… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London have announces new collaboration with Stay One Degree

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London, UK, 2022-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London have announced a new collaboration with Stay One Degree, the like-minded community allowing luxury travellers to experience the finest one percent of homes. The Retreat to The Cotswolds package invites guests to embark on a wellness retreat at one of Stay One Degree’s most… Read the full press release

Kempinski Palace Portorož set for a 6.5 million renovation

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Portorož, Slovenia, 2022-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — While the seaside destination Portorož enjoys a peaceful time before the spring and summer season and with the majority of the hotels closed, the iconic Kempinski Palace Portorož is set for a renovation. MK Group, the owning company of the iconic hotel, is to invest an additional… Read the full press release

The Luxury Collection welcomes The Ocean Club, a Luxury Collection Resort, Costa Norte, Dominican Republic to its portfolio of experiential hotels

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The Ocean Club, a Luxury Collection Resort, Costa Norte Offers Global Explorers Captivating Experiences in Puerto Plata BETHESDA, MD, 2022-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The Luxury Collection, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, welcomes The Ocean Club, a Luxury Collection Resort, Costa Norte in the Dominican Republic’s northern coast to its unique… Read the full press release

Oman Air Records Management Manual received endorsement from National Records and Archives Authority

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Muscat, Oman, 2022-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air yesterday received endorsement of its Records Management Manual during an official signing by National Records and Archives Chairman HE Dr. Hamad bin Mohammed Al-Dhawyani and Oman Air Chief Executive Officer Eng. Abdulaziz Al Raisi. The Manual was signed at Oman Air’s headquarters and is the… Read the full press release

RIU Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of the Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square

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Palma, Spain, 2022-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — RIU Hotels & Resorts has just opened the Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square, the Spanish hotel chain’s second establishment in New York City. Just like its predecessor, this hotel is a new build and has a highly desirable location in the heart of Manhattan, surrounded by the most famous… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita launches new luxury tented resort

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Located along the Pacific shores of the Riviera Nayarit, the Resort will offer programming that enhances guest wellbeing and connects them with the beauty and traditions of the destination Toronto, Canada, 2022-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, one of the world’s leading luxury hospitality companies, announces plans for an innovative resort… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island launches brand-new, seasonally inspired Asian fusion dinner menu at its popular rooftop lounge

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Abu Dhabi, U.A.E., 2022-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island invites guests enjoying the cooler winter weather to rediscover its popular rooftop lounge in the heart of the UAE’s capital. This year, Eclipse Terrace Lounge impresses again with masterful mixology, bold cuisine, and sweeping views of Al Maryah Island. Dine under the… Read the full press release

Award winning bartenders from Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts in the Asia Pacific region team up to present a curated menu of special cocktails

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Poured by Four Seasons sees award winning bartenders from Four Seasons hotels in Singapore, Tokyo, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Seoul and Hong Kong present a curated menu of special cocktails from February 17 to March 3 at BKK Social Club Bangkok, Thailand, 2022-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Bartenders from Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts in the… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore announces return of world-renowned medium and spiritual advisor Cyndi Tryon

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Delve into life’s most pressing questions through guided readings Baltimore, U.S.A., 2022-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore, the award-winning Hotel located in the heart of Baltimore’s Harbor East neighbourhood, welcomes back world-renowned medium and spiritual advisor Cyndi Tryon. Tryon will lead several in-person private readings in the Spa from March 24-31, 2022. “I… Read the full press release

French pastry chefs Angelo Musa and Nicolas Lambert collaborate on limited edition pastry and Afternoon Tea at Shai Salon at Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach

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A match made in pastry paradise, their collaborative chocolate dessert and Musa’s Afternoon Tea will be served at Shai Salon Dubai, U.A.E., 2022-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Two of the world’s most celebrated French pastry chefs, Angelo Musa and Nicolas Lambert, have come together to create an unmissable dessert. The collaboration by the two world greats will see… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center earns its first AAA Five Diamond Hotel Designation

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Philadelphia, U.S.A., 2022-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center has been accredited with its first AAA Five Diamond Hotel Designation. This achievement recognizes famed hotels in North America offering world-class luxury, amenities and indulgence for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Of the 26,000 properties inspected annually by AAA, less than one percent earn the… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane announces the return of A Taste of Mei Ume at Park Lane

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The iconic luxury hotel partners with sister property Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square for a unique guest experience London at Park Lane, England, 2022-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Following the success of the 2021 pop-up, Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane announces the return of A Taste of Mei Ume at Park Lane in… Read the full press release

TAP launches new Funchal-Lisbon Air Shuttle service from 28 March

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Seven flights a day as of March 28 More flights, great flexibility and extra comfort in the connections between Madeira and mainland Portugal Launch promotion with roundtrip flights for 59 euros Lisbon, Portugal, 2022-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — TAP launches today (14/02/22) the new Funchal – Lisbon Air Shuttle service, which already offers five… Read the full press release

Anantara Layan Phuket Resort and Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas enhance wellness offering with three visiting Holistic Wellness practitioners

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Phuket, Thailand, 2022-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Wellness enthusiasts have long sought out tropical destinations as an ideal setting for restorative journeys of body and mind. Known for its palm fringed coastlines and turquoise waters, Phuket, Thailand is cementing itself as the wellness destination of choice for in the know travellers. Guests of Anantara… Read the full press release

flydubai to resume flights to Istanbul’s Sabiha Gökçen Airport

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flydubai launches five flights a week to Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) in addition to daily flights to Istanbul Airport (IST) Dubai-based airline resumes its operations to Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) from 02 March Flight frequency to Istanbul increases to 12 flights a week Dubai, UAE, 2022-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai, the Dubai-based airline,… Read the full press release