Emirates to start daily services to Mexico City from 23 June 2022

Mexico City will be served with daily flights from 23 June Dubai, UAE, 2022-Jun-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has announced that it will increase frequencies and start daily services to Mexico City (MEX) via Barcelona (BCN) from 23 June 2022. Boosting its frequency from six times weekly to daily flights, Emirates will now… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resorts Bali appoints Randy Shimabuku as General Manager

Bali, Indonesia, 2022-Jun-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Randy Shimabuku has been appointed General Manager of Four Seasons Resorts Bali, taking leadership of the two iconic resorts at Jimbaran Bay and Sayan at a critical time as Bali reopens to the world. The appointment marks an exciting new chapter as the Bali resorts unveil a brand new spa, new… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Nevis appoints Karen Mcfarlane as the new Spa Director

Spa and wellness hospitality veteran brings extensive resume spanning for than twenty years Nevis, West Indies, 2022-Jun-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Nevis, the award-winning resort consistently ranked by travellers and travel experts as one of the top resorts in the Caribbean, has named Karen Mcfarlane as the new Spa Director. A spa and wellness… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai plants 50,000th tree within Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Legacy Forest

Hawaii, Hualalai, U.S.A., 2022-Jun-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, the first and only AAA Five-Diamond and Forbes Five-Star Resort on Hawaii Island, announces the planting of its 50,000th tree within Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Legacy Forest. Four Seasons Resort Hualalai is a leader in environmental stewardship and has made sustainability a priority. This collaboration… Read the full press release

Cambria® Hotels launches destination-inspired interpretations of its signature Cambria Margarita

Inspired by local flair and flavors, the upscale, bar-forward brand creates six city-inspired Cambria Margaritas ROCKVILLE, Md., 2022-Jun-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (June 21, 2022), to celebrate the start of the summer travel season, Cambria® Hotels—an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH)—launches  six destination-inspired interpretations of its signature Cambria Margarita. Curated by… Read the full press release

Deutsche Hospitality announces signing for the Steigenberger Residences Doha, Qatar

Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2022-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Deutsche Hospitality is pleased to announce the successful signing of the Management Agreement for the Steigenberger Residences Doha, Qatar. Complementing the recently opened Steigenberger Hotel Doha, the Residences will include 278 uniquely furnished apartments offering the warm comforts of a home and a space that… Read the full press release

Air Canada launches its first non-stop service to South-East Asia with seasonal service to Bangkok, Thailand

Only non-stop North America-Thailand route. Service to operate four-times weekly beginning Dec. 1 Daily Toronto-Mumbai flights via London Heathrow beginning Oct. 29 Restoration of key routes to India, Australia, New Zealand and Peru MONTREAL, CANADA, 2022-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada announced today (June 20, 2022) the expansion of its international network with the addition of Bangkok, Thailand, the carrier’s first non-stop service to South-East… Read the full press release

SITA selected to boost air traffic safety and efficiency at eight airports in Poland

Eight airports in Poland will benefit from new air/ground communications technology. Warsaw, Poland, 2022-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The Polish Air Navigation Services Agency (PANSA) has selected global air transport IT provider, SITA, in a four-year contract to digitally transform air/ground communications and boost air traffic safety and efficiency. Eight of Poland’s international airports will be… Read the full press release

Fiji Airways wins awards for ‘Best for Wellbeing Onboard’ and ‘Best for Kids Kit Onboard’ at the Onboard Hospitality Awards

Nadi, Fiji, 2022-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Fiji Airways, Fiji’s national airline, scored two big wins at the Onboard Hospitality Awards held this week at the World Travel Catering Expo (WTCE) in Hamburg, Germany –– receiving the awards for ‘Best for Wellbeing Onboard’ and ‘Best for Kids Kit Onboard’. As part of its ‘Travel Ready’… Read the full press release

CVG named Best Airport in North America for Staff Service in 2022 by Skytrax

Erlanger, Ky., 2022-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — CVG is proud to have been named by Skytrax as the Best Airport in North America for Staff Service in 2022! We are also proud to be ranked as the second-best regional airport in North America. Every employee at CVG remains focused on delivering excellent customer service for the… Read the full press release

easyJet becomes Lisbon’s #2 airline at Lisbon airport with the assignment of 18 new slots at Lisbon

London, UK, 2022-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, welcomes the European Commission’s decision to assign 18 slots at Lisbon airport, formerly owned by TAP, to easyJet. As a result, easyJet will become Lisbon’s #2 airline at Lisbon airport. The decision means that easyJet will be able to offer a wider choice… Read the full press release

Munich Airport ranked one of the best airports in the world at the annual “World Airport Awards”

MUNICH, Germany, 2022-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — In passengers’ eyes, Munich Airport is still one of the best airports in the world even after two years of pandemic: At the annual “World Airport Awards” conferred by London-based aviation consultancy Skytrax, the Bavarian air transportation hub was awarded the title of “Best Airport in Central… Read the full press release

IATA announces the appointment of Pegasus Airlines’ Mehmet Tevfik Nane as new Chair of the IATA Board of Governors

Doha, Qatar, 2022-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Pegasus Airlines Vice-Chairperson of the Board (Managing Director) Mehmet Tevfik Nane has assumed his duties as Chair of the IATA Board of Governors (BoG) for a one-year term, effective from the conclusion of the 78th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM)… Read the full press release

IATA announces winners of the 2022 IATA Diversity & Inclusion Awards

Doha, Qatar, 2022-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the winners of the third edition of the IATA Diversity & Inclusion Awards:  Inspirational Role Model: Güliz Öztürk – CEO, Pegasus Airlines, High Flyer Award: Kanchana Gamage – Founder and Director, The Aviatrix Project, Diversity & Inclusion Team: airBaltic. “The IATA Diversity & Inclusion Awards recognize individuals… Read the full press release

Celley Buchanan elected vice president of airport operations and customer service at Alaska Airlines

SEATTLE, WA, 2022-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines’ board of directors has elected Celley Buchanan vice president of airport operations and customer service. In this role she is responsible for all aspects of the airline’s airport operations across its broad network, excluding Seattle. Buchanan is a 23-year veteran of Alaska Airlines and Horizon… Read the full press release

How Blockchain Could Resuscitate the Sleeping Travel Industry

LONDON, 2022-Jun-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Over the past decade, blockchain technology has gained traction, with many taking a sudden interest. But is it time to concede that it is a viable technology? Given the many black-market paradoxes associated with this technology, I get the general reluctance to fully onboard the Crypto. However, we… Read the full press release

Digitalization Has Simplified Train PNR Status Enquiry

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Mumbai, India, 2022-Jun-20 — /Travel PR News/ — People look forward for comfort while traveling, but in the absence of right information at the right time, the rail travel and its planning could turn out to be a pain. Instances such as PNR status not getting confirmed, one can’t even get the probability of its… Read the full press release

Introducing Purple Summer: Luxury Villas Across the Côte d’Azur, Mallorca and Ibiza with Exceptional Service and Cuisine

London, UK 2022-Jun-20 — /Purple Summer, the luxury holiday specialist is delighted to appoint Charlotte Rous Communications as its UK PR representative. Following a successful launch in summer 2021, the company behind the highly regarded and long-standing winter specialist Purple Ski is now offering an exclusive portfolio of the finest luxury villas across the Côte… Read the full press release

Mineta San José International Airport welcomes resumption of British Airways’ nonstop service between Silicon Valley and London

Nonstop flights connecting Silicon Valley and London resumed June 13 San José, Calif., 2022-Jun-18 — /Travel PR News/ — A familiar tail returned to the flight line at Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) last night with the resumption of British Airways’ daily, nonstop service connecting Silicon Valley and London following a two-year… Read the full press release

Mineta San José International Airport welcomes Southwest Airlines’ new nonstop flights to Palm Springs

San José, Calif., 2022-Jun-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Starting Nov. 6, Southwest Airlines® will introduce new, nonstop flights connecting Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) and Palm Spring International Airport (PSP). “Greater Palm Springs has long been a popular spot for Silicon Valley travelers, and Southwest’s new flights will make getting there this winter… Read the full press release

Mineta San José International Airport welcomes ZIPAIR plans for new, nonstop service to Tokyo

SJC will become innovative airline’s gateway to Northern California in December San José, Calif., 2022-Jun-18 — /Travel PR News/ — In a press conference held earlier today (June 15, 2022) in Tokyo, Japanese low-cost carrier ZIPAIR announced plans to inaugurate new, nonstop service between Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) and Tokyo Narita International Airport… Read the full press release

PATA announces partnership with OAG a leading data platform for the global travel industry

BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2022-Jun-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce a new preferred partnership with OAG, a leading data platform for the global travel industry. The new agreement will provide PATA members with continued access to unique and reliable aviation data through the PATAmPOWER platform. It will… Read the full press release

UNWTO and Allianz Partners commit to promote safe, responsible, and accessible tourism

Madrid, Spain, 2022-Jun-18 — /Travel PR News/ — UNWTO and its Affiliate Member Allianz Partnershave signed a Memorandum of Understanding, consolidating their joint commitment to promoting safe, responsible, and accessible tourism. The agreement confirms and renews the desire from both parties to continue collaborating in key areas, namely promoting the values of sustainable, inclusive, and… Read the full press release

Blue Islands expands its fleet with its fifth ATR 72 aircraft

Jersey, Guernsey, 2022-Jun-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Blue Islands is pleased to announce the arrival of its latest ATR 72 aircraft, G-ISLO. The plane arrived yesterday at the airline’s home base in Jersey from East Midlands Airport, where it was fitted-out in the distinctive Blue Islands livery. The new aircraft will be “on the… Read the full press release

IATA appoints Dr. Xie Xingquan as Regional Vice President for North Asia

Beijing, China, 2022-Jun-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the appointment of Dr. Xie Xingquan as its Regional Vice President for North Asia with effect from today (15 June 2022). Dr. Xie has held various appointments in China, Canada and Singapore throughout his 24 year career in the aviation… Read the full press release

Bieder & Maier opens its own very first coffee house at Vienna Airport

VIENNA, Austria, 2022-Jun-18 — /Travel PR News/ — A new Viennese café is now open at Vienna Airport. The young coffee manufacture Bieder & Maier opened its own very first coffee house located in the publicly accessible departure hall in Terminal 3. Freshly ground coffee produced in-house can either be enjoyed right there on site,… Read the full press release

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts welcomes five redesigned properties showcasing the brand’s design transformation

From Amsterdam to Jeddah, Five Newly Reimagined Properties Join the Iconic Brand’s Reinvention Journey The brand’s new design approach is built upon creating an intuitive experience with spaces to gather, relax, and work. Pictured above: Sheraton Amsterdam Airport Hotel and Conference Center BETHESDA, MD, 2022-Jun-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The transformation of Sheraton Hotels &… Read the full press release

Emirates launches new First Class experience, Home Check-in Service

Dubai, UAE, 2022-Jun-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates adds another First Class experience with a new Home Check-in Service that offers customers the option to check in from home in a comfortable and convenient manner. This service is provided free of charge to Emirates’ First Class customers based in Dubai and Sharjah, where the… Read the full press release

KAYAK releases first-ever Travel Hacker Guide: Wedding Edition

With 45% of Gen Z and Millennials traveling for weddings this year, KAYAK is partnering with Rent the Runway to help couples and guests save time and money while celebrating in style STAMFORD, Conn., 2022-Jun-18 — /Travel PR News/ — After years of postponed celebrations, wedding season is finally here and to help couples and their… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines extends flight schedule through Jan. 4, 2023

DALLAS, TX, 2022-Jun-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Jun 16, 2022) extended its flight schedule through Jan. 4, 2023, bringing holiday travel planning into focus with new and returning service for the season from late fall into early winter. “Summer is heating up early this year and our Network Planning… Read the full press release