Royal Caribbean Challenges Travel Agents to pitch forward-thinking concepts through ‘The Royal Pitch’ competition

The Royal Pitch’ to Challenge Travel Agents Across UK and Ireland LONDON, UK, 2022-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Today ( March 22, 2022), Royal Caribbean International has launched ‘The Royal Pitch,’ a competition dedicated to consortia members. Travel agents, who are members of a consortia, have the exclusive opportunity to pitch forward-thinking concepts to the cruise line… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean announces its bold season of 2023-2024 Australia cruises

Three Award-winning Ships, including a Down Under Debut, Will Make for a Summer Splash SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 2022-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Starting October 2023, a summer full of memories and untamed adventure is on the horizon as Royal Caribbean International announces its bold season of 2023-2024 Australia cruises packed with returning favourites, firsts and new itineraries. Ovation and Quantum of… Read the full press release

Deutsche Hospitality partners with Al Hamra, the leading lifestyle developer and investment company in Ras Al Khaimah

Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2022-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Deutsche Hospitality is expanding into the United Arab Emirates by joining forces with Al Hamra the leading lifestyle developer and investment company in Ras Al Khaimah to take on management of the Al Hamra Residences and Al Hamra Village Hotel. The resorts will use the… Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resorts appoints Julienne Smith as new Chief Development Officer, Americas

Americas Chief Development Officer Joel Eisemann to retire, Julienne Smith, current SVP of Development, appointed to succeed ATLANTA, GA, 2022-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] today (21 MARCH 2022) announces that Joel Eisemann, Chief Development Officer, Americas, will be retiring from IHG Hotels & Resorts in June. Julienne… Read the full press release

VisitScotland celebrates World Gaelic Week

An Lanntair in Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, is holding Year of Stories events celebrating Gaelic EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2022-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — VisitScotland has revealed how visitor interest in Scottish Gaelic has risen over the last four years. Today (3/21/2022) marks the start of the first ever World Gaelic Week/Seachdain na Gàidhlig (21-27 March) which aims… Read the full press release

MSC Cruises becomes the Official Cruise Partner of Formula 1

Geneva, Switzerland, 2022-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Formula 1 is delighted to welcome MSC Cruises, as a Global Partner for the upcoming 2022 season. The multi-year deal, which began at the FORMULA 1 GULF AIR BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX 2022, will see Swiss-based MSC Cruises, one of the world’s largest and fastest growing cruise brands,… Read the full press release

Bulgaria Air offers discounts for young people this Easter

Sofia, Bulgaria, 2022-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — With the approach of school and the Easter holidays, when traditionally many young people and students studying abroad return home, the national airline Bulgaria Air offers them special tariffs with flexible conditions. Youth tariffs include 2 pieces free checked luggage up to 23 kg each, the right to 1 change of date free… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC invites guests to celebrate Spring with wagyu beef and Japanese whiskey at BOURBON STEAK

This next instalment of the sensational four seasons at Four Seasons Washington, DC will be the travel “must see” for spring as the cherry blossoms bloom and DC awakens from a long winter Washington, DC, U.S.A., 2022-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC transforms from a chic, alpine getaway into a sumptuous, flourishing,… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul welcomes Marco Erba as new head chef of Italian restaurant, Boccalino

Seoul, Korea, 2022-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Seoul has appointed Marco Erba as the new head chef of Boccalino, an Italian restaurant located on the second floor.  By welcoming a chef with extensive global culinary experience, the Hotel is aiming to enhance its menu quality and expand the usage of premium products, as well as interactions… Read the full press release

Butcher & Still at Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island opens summer season with new Friday lunch service

Abu Dhabi, U.A.E., 2022-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The capital’s recently awarded steak restaurant Butcher & Still located at the lobby level of Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island is starting the summer season off with the addition of a Friday lunch service. The 1920s steakhouse has expanded its offerings with this new Friday-only menu beginning Friday,… Read the full press release

Cambria Hotels starts construction on its newest franchised property in California: the Cambria Hotel El Centro

Development milestone highlights upscale brand’s continued growth across the West Coast ROCKVILLE, Md., 2022-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), celebrated the official start of construction on its newest franchised property in California: the Cambria Hotel El Centro. Expected to open early next year, the four-story, 108-room hotel… Read the full press release

oneworld® Alliance to purchase up to 200 million gallons of SAF per year from Colorado-based renewable fuels producer Gevo

NEW YORK, NY, 2022-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Members of the oneworld® Alliance plan to purchase up to 200 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel per year from Colorado-based renewable fuels producer Gevo, in the second such joint commitment by the global airline alliance in four months. Delivery of the fuel is expected to commence… Read the full press release

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium announces the opening of the Ken Cooke and Jerry Borin Orangutan Indoor Habitat

Powell, OH, 2022-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is pleased to announce the opening of the Ken Cooke and Jerry Borin Orangutan Indoor Habitat. The new 1,096+ square foot building will provide guests an opportunity to observe orangutans, Sulango, Dumplin, and Khali, all year long! The new indoor habitat is… Read the full press release

Ryanair announces its Pathway to Net Zero decarbonisation strategy

DUBLIN, Ireland, 2022-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair today (21 Mar) announced its decarbonisation strategy – Pathway to Net Zero. Developed to reduce its carbon emissions and the impact of its operations on the environment, this strategy outlines four core strategic pillars underpinning the airline’s ambitious goal of net carbon zero by 2050: 34% decarbonisation through… Read the full press release

Zoo Atlanta announces enhancements at the African Savanna to provide new experience for deaf or hard of hearing or blind and visually impaired guests

Enhancements at the African Savanna will provide a rich new experience for guests for are deaf or hard of hearing or blind and visually impaired. ATLANTA, GA, 2022-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of an ongoing commitment to being a Zoo for All, Zoo Atlanta announces enhancements to its newest experience that will… Read the full press release

SITA’s AIRCOM® Cockpit Services to enhance Cebu Pacific Air’s cockpit communications

The airline’s new-generation fleet will be factory-fitted with innovative communications technology. Manila, Philippines, 2022-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Cebu Pacific Air has selected SITA to support its digital transformation agenda leveraging SITA’s renowned AIRCOM® Cockpit Services integrated with Inmarsat’s SwiftBroadband-Safety (SB-S) satellite network service. The combined solutions will enhance cockpit communications while delivering greater operational efficiencies on… Read the full press release

Finnair part of oneworld’s joint commitment to purchase more than 350 million gallons of SAF

Vantaa, Finland, 2022-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Members of the oneworld® Alliance plan to purchase up to 200 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel per year from Colorado-based renewable fuels producer Gevo, in the second such joint commitment by the global airline alliance in four months. Delivery of the fuel will commence from 2027,… Read the full press release

London City Airport welcomes BA CityFlyer’s new services to Milan Malpensa and Luxembourg and resumption of Rotterdam and Nice connections

LCY sees its fourth consecutive busiest week, up 40% on February with the airport on track to have its best month since the start of the pandemic. LCY reaches 2019 business traffic share, representing 46% of passenger journeys. BA CityFlyer starts new routes from LCY to Milan Malpensa and Luxembourg, plus restarts key routes to Rotterdam and Nice… Read the full press release

KLM expands capacity on European routes to 16 million seats in total

Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2022-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — With direct flights to 167 destinations, KLM is ready for summer. Between 27 March and 29 October, KLM will fly to 96 European and 71 intercontinental destinations, offering excellent choice for business and leisure travellers alike. Europe: increased capacity Demand for air travel is increasing as Covid-19… Read the full press release

Annapurna Base Camp

KATHMANDU, Nepal, 2022-Mar-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Annapurna Base Camp is known as Annapurna Sanctuary as is an amazing walk through diverse landscape and culture complete with rich mountain vistas, terraced fields, quaint Gurung villages and a wide variety of flora and fauna. From majestic sunrise experience to the cultural excursion of Gurung, Tibetans… Read the full press release

Trekking in Himalaya

KATHMANDU, Nepal, 2022-Mar-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Trekking in Himalaya of Nepal is in the centre of the Himalayan vary between big mountains. Eight peaks that exceed 8000 meters such as the world’s perfect top Mt Everest (8848m.) are the outstanding contributors of Nepal Himalaya. It has a convergence of 1310 brilliant peaks over 6,000… Read the full press release

Trekking in Nepal

KATHMANDU, Nepal, 2022-Mar-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Trekking in Nepal is the most famous endeavor in Nepal, and vacationers will be bombarded on the streets of Kathmandu and the trekking hub, Pokhara, with guides, prepared excursions arrange by Treks Himalaya. Nepal has attracted trekkers from round the world considering the nineteen Sixties. Annapurna Base… Read the full press release

Emirates SkyCargo resumes cargo hub operations in Dubai South and Emirates SkyCentral DWC

Emirates SkyCentral DWC will resume full operations on 26 March 2022 Seamless connectivity between DXB & DWC hubs with 24*7 trucking Dubai, UAE, 2022-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates SkyCargo has announced that it will be reactivating its cargo hub in Dubai South, Emirates SkyCentral DWC, for dedicated freighter aircraft operations from 26 March… Read the full press release

Ryanair donates €15,000 to its charity partner, Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation

Customer Scratch card Sales Support Charity Donation DUBLIN, Ireland, 2022-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s no. 1 airline has today (16 March) donated €15,000 to its longstanding charity partner, Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation, to support the charity’s work in providing in-home nursing care and respite support for over 400 young children with… Read the full press release

Viking® welcomes eight new river ships to its fleet

New Viking Longships Further Increase Offerings on the Seine, Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers Los Angeles, CA, 2022-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking® (www.viking.com) today (March 16, 2022) welcomed eight new river ships to its award-winning fleet during a celebration in Paris. Of the eight new Viking Longships®, four ships – Viking Fjorgyn, Viking Kari, Viking Radgrid and Viking… Read the full press release

Air Canada opens new cold chain handling facility at its Toronto Pearson International Airport cargo facility

16-million investment is part of Air Canada Cargo’s expansion strategy MONTREAL, CANADA, 2022-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada today (March 16, 2022) announced the inauguration of Air Canada Cargo’s new cold chain handling facility at its Toronto Pearson International Airport cargo facility. The $16-million project was undertaken to expand and enhance Air Canada Cargo’s cold… Read the full press release

Air Canada resumes daily services to Sydney, Brisbane and Auckland

Vancouver-Sydney flights ramp up to daily beginning May 1 Vancouver-Brisbane flights resume Jul. 1, four times weekly Vancouver-Auckland flights resume Nov. 10, three times weekly Most extensive schedule connects Canada to South Pacific destinations and supports tourism and hospitality sectors MONTREAL, CANADA, 2022-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada today (March 16, 2022) announced a strategic expansion of its South Pacific schedule with… Read the full press release

Silversea unveils Silver Dawn’s new Otium℠ wellness programme and reimagined spa

With Otium, guests will embark upon a holistic wellness journey that will extend from suites to spa and beyond MONACO, 2022-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — With Silver Dawn℠ set to welcome guests as the 10th ship in Silversea’s fleet beginning April 1, 2022,the leading ultra-luxury cruise line has taken the opportunity to unveil details of… Read the full press release

Fiji Airways launches High-Flyer Recruitment Programme on Women’s Week

Nadi, Fiji, 2022-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Fiji Airways launched a High-Flyer Recruitment Programme on Women’s Week that will offer Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) students’ full-time employment opportunities with the National Airline. The first two High-Flyer recipients were revealed on Friday 11 March and they are Qualified Pilot Meeral Kumar and Aircraft… Read the full press release

Delaware North announces new specialty items for the NCAA Tournament

New items include unique twists on classic Buffalo fare BUFFALO, NY, 2022-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — With KeyBank Center set to host games in the first and second rounds of the men’s NCAA Tournament this week, arena foodservice partner Delaware North announced a variety of new specialty items across general concessions, clubs and suites…. Read the full press release