London City Airport welcomes Loganair’s new route between Shetland Islands and London

London, UK, 2022-May-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The first direct service from London City Airport to Shetland has taken off today (9 May), connecting Londoners with Britain’s most northerly archipelago. What is now the fastest way to travel to the Shetland Islands from London, the new route operated by Loganair (the UK’s largest regional… Read the full press release

flydubai presents its new Business Class seat offering at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM)

The Dubai-based airline introduces a new recliner seat to the Business Class cabin of its fleet and showcases its signature flat-bed Business Class seat  The carrier continues to invest in enhancing its product offering and elevating the overall customer experience Dubai, UAE, 2022-May-11 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, showcases its new… Read the full press release

flydubai announces ten unique destinations to its popular seasonal summer destinations

The Dubai-based carrier resumes flights to popular seasonal summer destinations from 23 June flydubai grows its network to more than 100 destinations with the addition of Izmir, Pisa and adds frequencies on existing routes Dubai, UAE, 2022-May-11 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, has announced that it will operate flights to ten… Read the full press release

flydubai named the Best Low-Cost Airline at the Business Traveller Middle East Award

Dubai-based airline was named Best Low-Cost Airline serving the Middle East for the 8th time Dubai, UAE, 2022-May-11 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, was recognised as the Best Low-Cost Airline serving the Middle East at this year’s Business Traveller Middle East Awards. It is the 8th time that flydubai has won the… Read the full press release

dnata participates at Arabian Travel Market at the Dubai World Trade Centre, 9th – 12th May 2022

Dubai, UAE, 2022-May-11 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, returns to the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) as it unveils its first dedicated stand at the Dubai event in 2022. Dubai-based dnata, which incorporates world-leading Travel, Airport Operations, Cargo, Catering & Retail divisions, is taking part in the region’s… Read the full press release

New Study Reveals the Best Cities for a ‘Workcation’ in the U.S

LONDON, 2022-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — A workcation is like a vacation, with an important distinction: travelers take their work with them instead of leaving it behind. For some, it’s an appealing alternative to the norm, helping travelers avoid returning to an overflowing inbox or experience the usual pre- or post-vacation stress that bookends… Read the full press release

Zoo Atlanta: Brew at the Zoo returns on Memorial Day weekend, Saturday, May 28, 2022

ATLANTA, GA, 2022-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — WHAT: Memorial Day weekend’s one-of-a-kind festival favorite returns at Brew at the Zoo on Saturday, May 28, 2022. The 21-and-up event will feature sampling of more than 70 beers and wines, with a wide variety of craft options from many of Georgia’s favorite breweries and cideries. Other… Read the full press release

Deutsche Hospitality announces the opening of IntercityHotel Dortmund

Largest hotel in the city opens in the historic Dortberghaus Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2022-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Comfort, design and sustainable mobility: in a ceremony today (09. May 2022), Dortmund’s City Council Ludger Wilde opened IntercityHotel Dortmund. Centrally located between the train station forecourt and the city center, IntercityHotel is the largest… Read the full press release

Danny Vorwerk appointed new General Manager of the MAXX by Steigenberger Vienna

New General Manager for a design hotel located in the city’s Fifth District Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2022-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Dutch-born Danny Vorwerk has been appointed as the new General Manager of the MAXX by Steigenberger Vienna. He is leaving his current role as General Manager at the Steigenberger Hotel Berlin to… Read the full press release

Adina Hotels sponsors Australian Hockey teams Kookaburras and Hockeyroos

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 2022-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Hockey in Australia has found its ‘home away from home’, securing a 2-year partnership agreement with Adina Hotels incorporating flagship national teams, the Kookaburras and Hockeyroos. The agreement sees homegrown hotel brand Adina Hotels become Hockey Australia’s Exclusive Accommodation Partner, supporting teams as they play competitively in… Read the full press release

Jumeirah Airport Lounge launches at Dubai International (DXB)

Dubai, UAE, 2022-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, has officially launched the Jumeirah Airport Lounge at Dubai International (DXB), located at the heart of Terminal 3 Arrivals. Designed to deliver the Group’s signature hospitality and encourage guests to relax and enjoy their… Read the full press release

Hotel Nikko Bali Wins ASEAN MICE Venue Standard Award

Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia, 2022-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Hotel Nikko Bali Benoa Beach celebrates its 5th year by receiving prestigious recognition from the ASEAN MICE Venue Standard Award in the category of Hotel/ Stand Alone Venue. The ASEAN MICE Venue Standard (AMVS) is an accreditation developed by the ASEAN Tourism Organization to certify the… Read the full press release

Accor takes over operations of world-renowned cruise ship, Queen Elizabeth 2, joining the MGallery Hotel Collection

The Group will be operating the first and only floating hotel in dubai starting from May 2022 Dubai, UAE, 2022-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Accor, a world-leading hospitality group with over 400 hotels across India, Middle East, Africa and Turkey is adding the world-renowned cruise ship, Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2), into its portfolio. Taking… Read the full press release

SFO honors late San Francisco Mayor Edwin M. Lee with his bronze bas relief portrait

New Bronze Artwork in the Mayor Edwin M. Lee International Terminal Departures Hall Commemorates Mayor Lee on What Would Have Been His 70th Birthday SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2022-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) celebrated the installation of a bas relief portrait to honor the late San Francisco Mayor Edwin… Read the full press release

Swoop starts new daily, non-stop, flights between Kelowna and Edmonton

Kelowna, BC, 2022-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (May 5, 2022), Swoop, Canada’s leading ultra-low-cost airline, launched its new daily, non-stop, flights between Kelowna and Edmonton with inaugural flight WO214 taking off from Edmonton International Airport at 8:35 a.m. MT and arriving at Kelowna International Airport at 10:45 a.m. local time. “We’re pleased to be adding… Read the full press release

Mitie and Bristol Airport renew baggage screening contract

Mitie has renewed its baggage screening contract with Bristol Airport for three years, with the option to extend for a further two years, following a competitive retender process The new contract, worth £1 million a year, builds on Mitie’s experience delivering services for the airport for over 20 years London, UK, 2022-May-10 — /Travel PR… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to participate at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2022

Voted World’s Best Airline for the Sixth Time in 2021 – the fourth occasion since 2015 Award winning airline currently flies to 145 destinations worldwide with almost 1,500 flights per week – more than any other airline in the region All flights connect through its Doha hub, Hamad International Airport, currently named the 2021 “Best… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean International’s Wonder of the Seas arrived in Barcelona starting a summer full of memorable holidays in Europe

The Ultimate Summer Holiday Sets Sail from Barcelona, Spain, to the Mediterranean on 8th May BARCELONA, SPAIN, 2022-May-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The world’s newest wonder, Royal Caribbean International’s Wonder of the Seas, arrived in Barcelona, Spain, to kick off a summer full of memorable holidays in Europe. The fifth in the cruise line’s… Read the full press release

Miraval Resorts & Spas enhances guest experience with renovations of Miraval Arizona, Miraval Austin and Miraval Berkshires

Enhancements include a full renovation of Miraval Arizona’s Cactus Flower Restaurant, a new Challenge Course at Miraval Austin and the addition of Wyndhurst Mansion to Miraval Berkshires CHICAGO, IL, 2022-May-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Miraval Resorts & Spas, the global leader in wellness destinations, announces renovations, updates and expansions across the brand’s resorts and spas:… Read the full press release

Arkansas celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week May 1-7

National Travel and Tourism Week 2022 (May 1-7) spotlights the collective strength of the U.S. travel industry LITTLE ROCK, AR, 2022-May-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Arkansas celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week May 1-7 to spotlight the contributions of the U.S. travel industry and the critical role that travel will play in driving economic… Read the full press release

Orient Express announces plans for second Orient Express hotel in Italy at the Palazzo Donà Giovannelli in Venice

Berlin, Germany, 2022-May-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Legendary travel brand Orient Express, part of the world-leading Accor group, has signed a partnership agreement with Italian hospitality group Arsenale S.p.A to open the second Orient Express hotel in Italy at the spectacular Palazzo Donà Giovannelli in Venice. The Groups have selected architect and interior designer… Read the full press release

Accor launches its multi-branded All-Inclusive Collection

Accelerating its expansion in the fast-growing market with a unique platform of multi-branded luxury and premium offers  Focusing on experiences through high-quality entertainment and wellness program  Unrivalled and diverse F&B concepts  Paris, France, 2022-May-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Accor, a global hospitality leader, today (May 4th, 2022) announced that it is accelerating its expansion… Read the full press release

Accor announces the launch of Health to Wealth series

SPOTLIGHTING A DIVERSE GROUP OF MORE THAN A DOZEN GLOBAL CHANGEMAKERS SUCH AS WIM HOF, SAASHA CELESTIAL-ONE, ALLIE BURNS, OLAF BLANKE, AND THIERRY MALLERET Paris, France, 2022-May-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, today (May 5 2022) announced the launch of Health to Wealth, a new series exploring the current state of… Read the full press release

Harvey Milk Terminal 1 named People’s Choice Award by the American Institute of Architects, San Francisco

Project honored by American Institute of Architects, San Francisco SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2022-May-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced that Harvey Milk Terminal 1 has been honored by the American Institute of Architects, San Francisco (AIASF). In their annual Design Awards, Harvey Milk Terminal 1 was named the People’s… Read the full press release

Travelzoo’s “Rediscovering Ireland” multimedia initiative recognized with 2022 Think Global Award

NEW YORK, NY, 2022-May-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelzoo® (NASDAQ: TZOO), a global Internet media company that provides exclusive offers and experiences for members, has won the 2022 Think Global Award in the Travel category for its multimedia initiative supporting the return of tourism to Ireland. Presented in a virtual ceremony in late April, the… Read the full press release

PATA to hold PATA Destination Marketing Forum 2022 in Songkhla, Thailand from August 2-4

BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2022-May-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is set to organise the PATA Destination Marketing Forum 2022 (PDMF 2022) at the International Convention Center (ICC) in Songkhla, Thailand from August 2-4. The event, under the theme “Building Back Sustainably through Cultural Heritage and Community-based Tourism”, is generously hosted by the Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), the Tourism Authority… Read the full press release

Swissport adds three more Aspire lounges in the United States

San Diego, CA, 2022-May-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Aspire Airport Lounges, a division of Swissport International AG, is adding three more lounges in the United States. A newly refurbished lounge in San Diego, California, already opened its doors. Two more lounges will follow in Ontario, California, in mid-May. With these additional facilities, Swissport will… Read the full press release

IATA in collaboration with Airline Catering Association released updated Standard Inflight Catering Agreement

Geneva, Switzerland, 2022-May-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA), in collaboration with the Airline Catering Association (ACA), have released an updated Standard Inflight Catering Agreement (SICA). The use of the standardized SICA template helps improve the efficiency of inflight catering procurement across the world. The release of the updated template… Read the full press release

George Best Belfast City Airport congratulates winners of the Eastside Awards 2021

Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2022-May-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The much anticipated Eastside Awards in association with George Best Belfast City Airport, celebrating all that is good about East Belfast, returned after a year’s absence with winners being recognised in 16 sought after categories. ​The sense of celebration was almost palpable as sponsors joined with… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards® named Program of the Year for the eighth time in InsiderFlyer’s 2022 Freddie Awards

Carrier’s Rapid Rewards voted Program of the Year, Best Customer Service, and Best Loyalty Credit Card at 2022 Annual Freddie Awards DALLAS, TX, 2022-May-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) Rapid Rewards® frequent flyer program held onto the distinction of Program of the Year for the eighth time in consumer selected InsiderFlyer’s 2022 Freddie Awards…. Read the full press release