Viking® named #1 Ocean Line and #1 River Line by Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler

Viking is Also Rated #1 for Both Rivers and Oceans by Condé Nast Traveler Becoming the First Cruise Line Ever to Simultaneously Earn #1 in its Categories from Both Publications Los Angeles, CA, 2022-Jul-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Travel + Leisure readers have voted Viking® (www.viking.com) first in its categories in the 2022 World’s Best Awards, which… Read the full press release

Air Canada recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers by Forbes

MONTREAL, CANADA, 2022-Jul-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers by Forbes in its inaugural ranking of Canadian companies. According to Forbes, this award demonstrates “excellent leadership and success” and “signifies to potential employees that Air Canada’s brand belongs to the top performers.” “We are thrilled with… Read the full press release

The Ritz-Carlton once again named top luxury brand by the J.D. Power 2022 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study

BETHESDA, MD, 2022-Jul-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The Ritz-Carlton is proud to announce it has been named the top luxury brand by the J.D. Power 2022 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study for a second consecutive year, representing the highest guest satisfaction rating among travelers in the study’s luxury segment. The Ritz-Carlton has… Read the full press release

Christchurch and Adelaide Airports sign MoU to secure direct air service between the two cities

Christchurch, New Zealand, 2022-Jul-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Christchurch and Adelaide Airports are this week celebrating their cities’ 50-year relationship by signing up to a memorandum of understanding with a view to securing a direct air service between the two cities. The sister city relationship was formed in 1972 to facilitate diplomatic ties, student… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Austin opens Pride month celebrations with the launch of inaugural Drag Brunch

Austin, U.S.A., 2022-Jul-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Austin is kicking off the city’s Pride month celebrations with an inaugural Drag Brunch on Sunday, August 7, 2022. The “Pop Princess” themed event will be opened by Austin performers Ritzy Bitz and Celia Light and headlined by iconic New Orleans drag entertainers Kookie Baker and Jessica Champagne…. Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Nashville appoints Aniello “Nello” Turco as Executive Restaurant Chef

International search leads to Michelin-starred chef to spearhead Four Seasons flagship restaurant Mimo Nashville, USA, 2022-Jul-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Nashville, the highly anticipated luxury hotel opening in the heart of Music City, announces the appointment of Aniello “Nello” Turco as Executive Restaurant Chef. Already well-respected in his field, following notable… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines becomes the first U.S. based ultra-low fare airline offering high-speed Wi-Fi

Spirit partnered with inflight connectivity solution leader, Thales, to provide Guests with fast video streaming capabilities so Guests enjoy a next generation, true broadband experience in the air MIRAMAR, FL, 2022-Jul-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) has completed yet another groundbreaking investment in the Guest experience. Guests can now binge their favorite shows… Read the full press release

Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts survey reveals Millennials and Gen Z more inclined to work for a company that offers flexible work + leisure

Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts launches new study on blended travel, accelerating plans to build 107 hotels in the next three years and renovate 50 percent of its existing estate globally As competition for talent intensifies, a new study from Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts reveals that Millennial (65%) and Gen Z (59%) consumers are… Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of Hotel Indigo Brisbane City Centre

Denham, United Kingdom, 2022-Jul-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Vista Hospitality Group, in partnership with IHG Hotels & Resorts, is excited to announce the launch of Hotel Indigo Brisbane City Centre today (13 JULY 2022) which also marks the debut of the boutique luxury and lifestyle brand in Queensland. Just as no two neighbourhoods are… Read the full press release

Cruzeiro Safaris offers easy to book tours to top national park attractions in Kenya

NAIROBI, Kenya, 2022-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Most popular places to visit in Africa for safaris are East Africa precisely Kenya which offers vast plains and roaming packs of extraordinary beasts and experiences. One can browse from their website comprehensive listings of safaris to Masai Mara, Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and much more on https://www.cruzeiro-safaris.com/. Many… Read the full press release

IHG® Hotels & Resorts announces Crowne Plaza Dhaka Gulshan in Bangladesh scheduled to open by the end of 2022

The company continues growth momentum in SWA by growing its core brands across key markets Denham, United Kingdom, 2022-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed an agreement with Doreen Hotels & Resorts Limited, to open Crowne Plaza Dhaka Gulshan in Bangladesh by the end of… Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resorts launches all-new IHG One Rewards app

Entirely redesigned app offers speed, simplicity and exclusive benefits for IHG One Rewards Members Denham, United Kingdom, 2022-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The world is on the move and as guests embark on this new era of travel, IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has launched an all-new IHG One Rewards… Read the full press release

Moxy® Hotels launches augmented reality experience in Asia Pacific

Moxy Channels its “Play On” Spirit, Breaking the Boundaries of Multiple Dimensions from the Hotel into the Virtual World BETHESDA, MD, 2022-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Moxy® Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, announced today (JULY 12, 2022) the launch of the “Moxy Universe, Play Beyond” augmented reality experience in… Read the full press release

Emirates announces codeshare partnership with Air Canada

Dubai, UAE, 2022-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates and Air Canada today (July 12, 2022) announced the signing of a strategic partnership agreement that will create more options for customers when travelling on the carriers’ networks while also enhancing the customer experience throughout the journey. Emirates and Air Canada intend to establish a codeshare… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston appoints Rob Differ as Executive Pastry Chef

Boston One Dalton, U.S.A., 2022-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The culinary team at Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston welcomes Rob Differ as Executive Pastry Chef. Originally part of the opening team for the Hotel, he is an integral member of the culinary leadership team and will lead all pastry and dessert operations. “It feels great to… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica announces start of Wellness Season on September 1, 2022

Starting September 1, Resort guests will enjoy unlimited complimentary fitness classes and more Costa Rica, 2022-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Wellness Season begins September 1, 2022 at Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo, the ideal time for those focused on health and wellness to enjoy special offers and experiences at this incredible destination… Read the full press release

Workations, The Future? Or Just Another Travel Trend

LOS ANGELES, 2022-Jul-12 — /Travel PR News/ — There is no doubt that the pandemic has had a tremendous impact on how we live and work today. The past two and half years have seen an overhaul of a system we once imagined untouchable. Terms like hybrid work and remote work sprung forth in a… Read the full press release

The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort launches brand new 007 Secret Menu guest experience as part of its 60th anniversary celebrations

The legendary Resort continues to invite guests to celebrate its history, now with a chance to partake in true Bond style Paradise Island, Bahamas, 2022-Jul-12 — /Travel PR News/ — This summer, The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort is launching a brand new ultra-exclusive 007 Secret Menu guest experience. The immersive culinary journey is part of… Read the full press release

Deutsche Hospitality announces appointment of Four new General Managers at IntercityHotel in Geneva and Berlin

Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2022-Jul-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Four new General Managers have been appointed at IntercityHotel since May 2022: Nadjet Bennaceur commenced her role as the new director of IntercityHotel Geneva Airport. She is currently in charge of the pre-opening of the hotel, which is to open to customers next year. Katrin… Read the full press release

Romania’s Transylvania welcomes the opening of its first and only five-star hotel, Radisson Blu Hotel, Cluj

Brussels / Cluj-Napoca, 2022-Jul-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Blu Hotel, Cluj, based in Transylvania’s vibrant capital city of Cluj-Napoca, opens its doors as the city’s only five-star hotel, providing an unforgettable experience with spacious rooms, a unique dining concept, and ultra-modern meeting facilities. Cluj-Napoca, Romania’s second largest city, is growing in popularity as… Read the full press release

Boeing presents newest and largest members of its 737 MAX and 777X airplane families at the Farnborough International Airshow

Largest 737 MAX to make international debut, joining 777X jet in flying display Airplanes to fly overseas on sustainable fuel; Boeing to unveil sustainability tool CH-47 Chinook, P-8A Poseidon, F/A-18E/F among defense platforms on display Wisk Aero’s pilotless, all-electric air taxi to make European debut ARLINGTON, Va., 2022-Jul-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE:… Read the full press release

Hyatt marks debut of the Park Hyatt brand in Indonesia with the opening of Park Hyatt Jakarta

Marking the entry of the Park Hyatt brand into Indonesia, the property delivers a modern luxurious residence for discerning guests CHICAGO, IL, 2022-Jul-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (July 8, 2022) the opening of Park Hyatt Jakarta, marking the highly anticipated debut of the Park Hyatt brand in Indonesia. Located in… Read the full press release

Società Esercizi Aeroportuali and easyJet to implement more sustainable management of operations at Milan airports

London, UK, 2022-Jul-12 — /Travel PR News/ — SEA – Società Esercizi Aeroportuali, the Group that manages the airports of Milan Malpensa and Linate, and easyJet – the number one airline at Milan airports – this morning signed a Letter of Intent with the aim of working together to implement a more sustainable management of operations at… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport reminds passengers about consequences of disruptive behaviour through Get On Board campaign

London, UK, 2022-Jul-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Passengers travelling through Bristol Airport from Tuesday 12 July will see the refreshed Get On Board campaign. Helping to raise the understanding and highlighting the serious implications of disruptive behaviour at the Airport or on board an aircraft. Bristol Airport has committed to the UK Aviation Code… Read the full press release

PATA and GBTA to host inaugural PATA & GBTA APAC Travel Summit at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok, Thailand

The two-day, first-of-its-kind joint event in Asia will address sustainability and best practices in the tourism, MICE, and corporate travel spheres BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2022-Jul-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) in partnership with the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) will host their inaugural PATA & GBTA APAC Travel Summit at… Read the full press release

EASA calling PhD students from European universities to share research and ideas for the future development of aviation

Calling all PhD students from European universities & research entities Cologne, Germany, 2022-Jul-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is launching a new initiative to engage with the next generation of aviation scientists from European academia, calling on them to share their research and ideas for the future development… Read the full press release

George Best Belfast City Airport welcomes Aer Lingus Regional services to Cardiff and Southampton

Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2022-Jul-12 — /Travel PR News/ — New services to Cardiff and Southampton have taken off from George Best Belfast City Airport with Aer Lingus Regional, operated by Emerald Airlines. The new routes will provide passengers with additional choice and frequency when connecting with Wales and the south coast of England. Michelle Hatfield,… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways opens three new lounges at Hamad International Airport

Three dazzling new Lounges open their doors to passengers just in time for the Eid holiday peak Doha, Qatar, 2022-Jul-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways unveils Platinum, Gold and Silver lounges at its award-winning hub, Hamad International Airport (HIA), inviting Privilege Club loyalty members and oneworld alliance card holders to access the dedicated… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways announces double-daily flights between Doha – Melbourne from 1 October

The additional Melbourne schedule includes an onward leg to Canberra, officially resuming connection between Doha and Australia’s Capital Qatar Airways will operate a total of 40 weekly flights to six Australian cities with this network enhancement, bringing the airline’s gateways in Australia to exceed pre-pandemic level DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Jul-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways hosted the Qatar Airways GKA Big Air World Championships, its first official GKA event as Title Partner and Official Airline

The championship marks the first GKA event with Qatar Airways as Title Partner and Official Airline Event featured the Qatar Tourism GKA Kite Expo Tarifa where fans got a taste of the kitesurf experience from Fuwairit’s Kite Beach Resort in Doha DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Jul-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, the Official Airline Partner… Read the full press release