Mandarin Oriental to feature celebrated Indian actress Alia Bhatt in its “I’m a Fan” advertising campaign

Hong Kong, 2022-Oct-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Alia Bhatt, five times winner of India’s Best Actress Award, is the latest celebrity fan to feature in Mandarin Oriental’s globally renowned advertising campaign, “I’m a Fan”. Famous for her epic roles in Hindi films, the actress recently secured a place in Netflix’s Global Top 10 films… Read the full press release

Oman Air continues to invest heavily in High Quality Flight Operations Training

Muscat, Oman, 2022-Oct-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Continuing to set benchmarks in quality and safety, Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman, has carried out almost 500 simulator training sessions, 83 courses for pilots, and 230 cabin crew courses over the first half of 2022 alone. The airline also saw the… Read the full press release

Vistara starts non-stop, daily flights between Mumbai and Abu Dhabi

Delhi, India, 2022-Oct-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata group and Singapore Airlines, today (01 October 2022) inaugurates non-stop, daily flights between Mumbai (India) and Abu Dhabi (UAE). The inaugural flight will depart from Mumbai at 1910 Hours (IST) and arrive in Abu Dhabi at… Read the full press release

Emirates updates its inflight content this October with documentaries and movies featuring the late Queen Elizabeth II, Elvis Presley, and The Beatles

Dubai, UAE, 2022-Oct-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Honouring the iconic figures who have shaped both culture and history throughout the 20th century, Emirates passengers can now watch a host of acclaimed documentaries and movies featuring the late Queen Elizabeth II, Elvis Presley, and The Beatles, on the award-winning ice inflight entertainment system this October. Celebrating its 17th year… Read the full press release

WTA recognised industry’s best from across Europe in the World Travel Awards (WTA) European 2022

Mallorca, Spain, 2022-Oct-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Europe’s premier travel brands have been revealed at a blockbuster gala ceremony at the new Hilton Mallorca Galatzo. The brightest stars of the hospitality industry aligned at the World Travel Awards (WTA) European Gala Ceremony 2022 to discover who amongst them had won the ultimate accolades in tourism. Triumphant… Read the full press release

Air Canada launches new, daily flights between Halifax-and-Newark and Vancouver-and-Houston

Halifax-Newark, Vancouver-Houston flights convenient for customers MONTREAL, CANADA, 2022-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada today (Oct. 3, 2022) announced new, daily transborder flights between Halifax-and-Newark and Vancouver-and-Houston. The year-round routes will start in December and conveniently link these major urban markets, as well as provide easy onward connections through Air Canada’s and its partner United Airlines’ global… Read the full press release

Emirates SkyCargo announces partnership with United Cargo

Dubai, UAE, 2022-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates SkyCargo and United Cargo signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that follows on the heels of the new broader historic commercial agreement between two of the largest global airlines. This coordination will deliver benefits to air freight customers of both Emirates Skycargo and United Cargo around the world…. Read the full press release

Ride into Autumn with Hilton Lake Como’s New Geared-Up Getaways

London, UK 2022-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Lake Como, the new-generation Italian lakeside hotel, is delighted to unveil a series of active additions for the Autumn season. From scenic rides on the property’s brand-new bicycles to daily hikes, stretching sessions and more, there’s no better setting in which to keep fit, unwind and… Read the full press release

Mala Yachts announces “Corporate Event” Division

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Dubai, UAE, 2022-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — When it comes to Event Services on Yachts in Dubai, Malay Yacht is a well-known name. Mala Yachts has a team of professionals who work hard to ensure their clients have a great time. People know them for their outstanding services and friendly staff. Mala Yachts has been… Read the full press release

Viking® expands fleet with the delivery of its second purpose-built expedition ship, Viking Polaris®

Debuting This Week, the Viking Polaris Will Explore Antarctica and the Great Lakes Los Angeles, CA, 2022-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking® (www.viking.com) today (September 27, 2022) announced it has taken delivery of the Viking Polaris®, the company’s second purpose-built expedition ship. The delivery ceremony took place this morning at Fincantieri’s VARD shipyard in… Read the full press release

Blue Islands announces return of its Jersey to Ibiza services to its 2023 Mediterranean sun programme

Jersey, Guernsey, 2022-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Convenient flights from Jersey to Ibiza are available to book now as Blue Islands returns with its 2023 Mediterranean sun programme. Rob Veron, CEO Blue Islands said, “These services have proved popular over the past few years. For summer 2023, we have increased to a 10-week Ibiza… Read the full press release

Blue Islands adds extra flights between Guernsey and Jersey in November

Jersey, Guernsey, 2022-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Responding to increasing inter-island travel demand; Blue Islands is adding extra flights in November. Rob Veron, CEO Blue Islands said, “We’re all now enjoying the value of face-to-face meetings once again, as such we have seen demand for inter-island travel steadily returning. We currently operate up to… Read the full press release

Finnair announces appointments to its Shareholders’ Nomination Board

Vantaa, Finland, 2022-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The following persons have been appointed to Finnair’s Shareholders’ Nomination Board: Minna Pajumaa, Senior Financial Counsellor of the Ownership Steering Department in the Prime Minister’s Office of Finland; Timo Sallinen, Senior Vice President, Investments, Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Company; and Esko Torsti, Head of Cross Asset Allocation,… Read the full press release

London City Airport announces £12m investment to upgrade its departures area

Investment of £12m along with SSP, Lagardère Travel Retail and WHSmith Upgrade will see 30% more seating, two new dining experiences and newly expanded duty free and retail space, along with new and expanded toilets Phased transition to maintain existing facilities during works, with the upgrade set for completion by Summer 2023 News comes as… Read the full press release

KLM and Transavia to share data on unruly passengers; to ban unruly passengers for five years

Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2022-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — KLM and Transavia share data on passengers placed on the No Fly List for disruptive behaviour on board or on the ground, since 29 September. Both airlines will ban unruly passengers for five years, regardless of which airline operated the flight in question. This makes KLM and Transavia… Read the full press release

Swissport starts ground handling business at Milan-Linate Airport

Zurich, Switzerland, 2022-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Just 12 weeks after starting up operations at Rome-Fiumicino airport in Italy’s capital, Swissport is starting operations at Milan Linate, adding another leading European business hub to its vast and growing network. Swissport will provide passenger services from 1 October. Further expansion in Italy is planned. Swissport… Read the full press release

Eastside Awards in association with George Best Belfast City Airport open entry with a brand new category

Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2022-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The seventh Eastside Awards is now open for entry with a brand new category this year reflecting the efforts organisations are making to environmental sustainability. There are 16 awards recognising the best of East Belfast. From volunteering to business growth, health and wellbeing to community impact,… Read the full press release

Reunite with the Mountains as Purple Ski Reveals Its Signature Luxury Chalets for Winter 2022/23

LONDON, UK, 2022-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Purple Ski, the premier luxury chalet operator, is delighted to reveal its top chalet choices across the French Alps that are available to book this season. Combine these alpine retreats with Purple Ski’s outstanding service and gourmet quality cuisine and it’s the makings of a truly unforgettable winter escape…. Read the full press release

Choice Hotels EMEA reveals refresh concept for its Quality brand

Quality brand refresh launched as part of Choice Hotels EMEA’s ongoing brand re-energisation strategy Brand refresh responds to research identifying post-pandemic guest priorities and requirements Follows the EMEA relaunch of Comfort in April and Clarion in May, with the Choice Hotels’ Sleep brand to enter EMEA for the first time later this year and plans… Read the full press release

Travel News: Murano-Inspired Jewellery Launches at Hilton Molino Stucky Venice

London, UK, 2022-Oct-2— /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Molino Stucky Venice, the historic five-star hotel and former flour mill on the city of canals’ Giudecca island, is delighted to present the latest Brush Jewellery collection, now on display at the property. From 1st September 2022, Brush Jewellery’s new Italian Collection, which was inspired by Venice and is handmade in… Read the full press release