Viking® names its newest ship Viking Mars® with Lady Carnarvon as its godmother

The Norwegian-Flagged Viking Mars Named in Malta on Norway Day Los Angeles, CA, 2022-May-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking® (www.viking.com) today (May 17, 2022) named its newest identical ocean ship, the Viking Mars®, during a private ceremony in Valletta, Malta. As part of the event, the ship’s ceremonial godmother Lady Fiona Carnarvon, the Countess of Carnarvon,… Read the full press release

Wharf Hotels appoints Thomas Salg as President

Hong Kong SAR, China, 2022-May-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Wharf Hotels has announced the appointment of Mr Thomas Salg as President.  He previously served as Vice President Operations of the hotel management company for four years, and succeeds Dr Jennifer Cronin who returned to Australia after more than six years in the position. Commenting on his… Read the full press release

Wyndham Destinations recognized with 10 awards at the 2022 ARDA Timeshare Together Conference

ORLANDO, FL, 2022-May-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Destinations, the world’s largest vacation ownership business, was honored with 10 awards at the 2022 American Resort Development Association (ARDA) Timeshare Together Conference in the areas of Sales & Marketing and Management & Administration. The annual ARDA Awards highlight the timeshare industry’s best and brightest, recognizing individuals… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport launches largest ever recruitment drive on 24th May at Wythenshawe Forum

A jobs fair with representation from Manchester Airport and more than a dozen of its on-site partners is to be held at Wythenshawe Forum on Tuesday 24th May Manchester Airport has launched its largest ever recruitment drive as the travel industry rebounds from the pandemic Hundreds of roles available in security alone; other positions also on… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces signing of 180-room luxury wellness resort, Miraval The Red Sea

Miraval The Red Sea will guide guests on a wellness journey in the Middle East CHICAGO, IL, 2022-May-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (May 18, 2022) that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with The Red Sea Development Company for Miraval The Red Sea, a 180-room… Read the full press release

London City Airport sets out roadmap to become the first net zero airport in London by 2030

LCY sets out roadmap for the airport to achieve net zero carbon by 2030 Data shows that 73% of passengers access the airport by public and sustainable transport, the highest percentage of any UK airport Recent polling commissioned by London City Airport, conducted by YouGov, found that 82% of passengers believe it is important for… Read the full press release

Pacific Asia Travel Association announces Dalberg as its newest corporate member

BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2022-May-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to welcome Dalberg as its newest corporate member. Dalberg is an impact advisory group operating from more than 30 locations worldwide that brings together strategy consulting, design thinking, big data analytics, and research to address complex social and environmental… Read the full press release

UNWTO to help accelerate adoption of new technology among tourism enterprises with the launch of the Digital Futures Programme

Madrid, Spain, 2022-May-19 — /Travel PR News/ — UNWTO has announced the launch of the Digital Futures Programme, designed to accelerate the adoption of new technology among tourism enterprises. Developed in collaboration with some of the world’s leading technology, finance and business companies as Mastercard the initiative is focused on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs),… Read the full press release

CDA welcomes Flair Airlines’ inaugural flight between Chicago O’Hare International Airport and Toronto Pearson International Airport

Edmonton, Alberta, 2022-May-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Flair Airlines, Canada’s everyday low fare airline, begins service to the Windy City today (05/17/2022), with the inaugural flight to Chicago O’Hare International Airport from Toronto Pearson International Airport. The non-stop flight will connect Toronto and Chicago three times weekly. “We’re excited to bring another incredible destination… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways and Malaysia Airlines expand codeshare partnership

Passengers will benefit from seamless connections and superior inflight service to 96 combined destinations around the world DOHA, Qatar, 2022-May-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways and Malaysia Airlines unveil the roadmap outlining the next phase of their strategic partnership, following Malaysia Airlines’ announcement to launch a non-stop service from Kuala Lumpur to Doha… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways provides global connectivity from more than 140 gateways worldwide to a huge number of leisure choices

The World’s Best Airline is providing reliable global connectivity from more than 140 worldwide gateways to some of the most desired travel destinations around the globe Doha, Qatar, 2022-May-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is providing incredible travel options during Summer 2022 with flights operating daily from the World’s Best Airport, Hamad International, to… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines adds more flexibility, options, and rewards to its fare lineup with the launch of Wanna Get Away Plus™

New fourth fare adds more flexibility and amplifies benefits of current fares DALLAS, TX, 2022-May-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (May 17, 2022) announces the launch of Wanna Get Away Plus™, a new fare product that adds more flexibility, options, and rewards to the carrier’s fare lineup. Customers can now… Read the full press release