Monthly Archives: January 2023

Four Seasons Hotel Houston Unveils Winter Activities and Experiences Program: Named #1 Hotel in Houston and #19 in the World

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Robust programming throughout the season offers guests and locals an abundance of experiences at Houston’s downtown destination Houston, U.S.A., 2023-Jan-11 — /Travel PR News/ — In welcoming the new year, Four Seasons Hotel Houston recently named the #1 hotel in Houston and the #19 hotel in the world by Condé Nast Traveler, introduces its program of winter activities and experiences.”We… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley Celebrates Lunar New Year with Themed Amenities, Lion Dances and Auspicious New Beginnings

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To mark the Year of the Rabbit – known as the luckiest animal out of all twelve Chinese zodiac signs – Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley unveils select auspicious experiences for sharing good fortune and blessings Palo Alto, Silicon Valley, U.S.A., 2023-Jan-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Lunar New Year is a time to celebrate… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Spa Introduces Revolutionary Skincare Technology with Hydrafacial Syndeo: Personalized Facials with No Irritation or Downtime

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Seattle, U.S.A., 2023-Jan-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The Spa at Four Seasons debuts the newest skincare technology delivered through Hydrafacial Syndeo, setting the downtown luxury spa apart through its ability to offer a personalized facial experience with no irritation or downtime. Hydrafacial is a state-of-the-art facial resurfacing treatment that produces instant, lasting results. Every Hydrafacial treatment… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Maui Launches Student Mentorship Program for Aspiring Young Artists – START: A Student Artist Immersion offers mentorship, exhibit opportunity and scholarship

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Resort now accepting young Maui artists’ submissions for community-based mentorship Hawaii, Maui, U.S.A., 2023-Jan-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Longtime supporter of Maui’s vibrant art community Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea has announced its 2023 student mentorship program for aspiring young Maui artists. The program, called START: A Student Artist Immersion, will offer junior and senior… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels Expands Commitment to Safe Stays Alliance, Adding Radisson Hotels Americas to Provide Emergency Lodging for Victims of Abuse and Violence

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As a continuation of Choice’s commitment, Radisson Hotels Americas joins in offering emergency lodging for survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, sexual assault, and other crimes through Safe Stays ROCKVILLE, Md., 2023-Jan-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH)—one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors—has expanded its commitment to the Safe Stays by… Read the full press release

Finavia Aims for Net-Zero Carbon Emissions at All Airports by 2025: New Responsibility Program Details Path to Sustainable Air Travel

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Vantaa, Finland, 2023-Jan-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The airport company Finavia has published its new responsibility programme. The main objective of the “Towards sustainable air travel” programme is to reduce the carbon emissions of airports to net zero by the end of 2025. “Finavia’s operations at all its airports have been carbon neutral since… Read the full press release

Journalist Sonia Sánchez Plaza appointed as Head of Communications for Iberia Airlines

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Sánchez, a journalist, has extensive experience in the media, as well as in the tourism sector and the institutional sphere.  Sánchez joins the Corporate Management team, led by Juan Cierco.  Madrid, Spain, 2023-Jan-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Iberia’s new Head of Communications, the journalist Sonia Sánchez Plaza, was Director of Communication, Brand and Sustainability… Read the full press release

Iberia Maintenance and HK Express Sign Long-term Contract for V2500 Engine Maintenance

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This is a long-term agreement to maintain 32 of HK Express’ V2500 engines powering its A320ceo and A321ceo fleet   Iberia Maintenance continues extending its V2500 customers base Madrid, Spain, 2023-Jan-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Iberia Maintenance and HK Express, a fully-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong home carrier Cathay Pacific, have signed a long-term… Read the full press release

Silversea Cruises Reveals Revolutionary New Ship: Silver Nova, the Largest Array of Luxurious Public Venues in Ultra-Luxury Cruise Industry

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Silver Nova’s horizontal layout not only enhances her sense of spaciousness, but also allows for a natural flow between venues on entire decks Monaco, 2023-Jan-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Silversea Cruises® has revealed full details on the public venues aboard its new ship Silver Nova℠, including the largest array of bars, lounges, and restaurants of any… Read the full press release

Hyatt Announces Luxury Grand Hyatt La Manga Club and Resort to Open in Spain in 2023

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The luxury leisure hotel is expected to open in mid-2023, marking the first Grand Hyatt hotel in Spain Chicago, IL, 2023-Jan-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (January 10, 2022) announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a franchise agreement with La Manga Club, S.L. (an affiliate of Grupo Inversor… Read the full press release

San Diego Padres and Delaware North Sportservice Sign 10-Year Extension for Petco Park Concessions, Dining and Retail Services

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SAN DIEGO, CA, 2023-Jan-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Diego Padres and Delaware North Sportservice have agreed to terms on a 10-year contract extension through the 2036 season, Padres CEO Erik Greupner announced today (01.09.2023). As part of the agreement, Delaware North – which has operated concessions, premium dining and retail services at… Read the full press release

Munich Airport Sees Massive Growth in All Traffic Figures for 2022: 19 Million Passengers and 55% Increase in Air Freight Volume

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19 million more passengers than in 2021 Aircraft movements nearly doubled year on year Air freight volume increases by 55% to 259,000 metric tons MUNICH, Germany, 2023-Jan-11 — /Travel PR News/ — A busy summer has gifted Munich Airport massive growth in all traffic figures in 2022: Passenger numbers rose by 19 million year on… Read the full press release

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays Announces Biggest Summer Program Ever: 32 Sun and City Destinations, 100 Available Positions, and 13% Increased Capacity

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Demand for award-winning flights and holidays means biggest ever summer programme is on sale – with 32 sun and city destinations for customers and independent travel agents to choose from. Biggest ever summer operation sees capacity increase by 13% – with seven based aircraft and a team of more than 400 colleagues looking after customers… Read the full press release

Air Cargo Demand Softens as Economic Headwinds Persist: IATA Reports a 13.7% Decrease in November 2022

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Geneva, Switzerland, 2023-Jan-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for November 2022 global air cargo markets showing that demand softened as economic headwinds persist. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), fell 13.7% compared to November 2021 (-14.2% for international operations). Capacity (measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers, ACTK)… Read the full press release

Air Travel Recovery Continues: IATA Reports 41.3% Increase in Traffic for November 2022

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Geneva, Switzerland, 2023-Jan-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the air travel recovery continued through November 2022. Total traffic in November 2022 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 41.3% compared to November 2021. Globally, traffic is now at 75.3% of November 2019 levels. International traffic rose 85.2% versus… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines Announces Five Leadership Promotions to Strengthen Operational Execution and Better Serve Customers

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DALLAS, TX, 2023-Jan-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Jan 9, 2023) announced five Leadership promotions across several Departments. These changes, which are effective immediately, represent phase two of the organizational structure work that began in September 2022. This phase will provide strong synergies by bringing Teams together, which will strengthen… Read the full press release

Advanced Air Mobility and Emerging Technologies Driving Greater Sustainability in Business Aviation

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Washington, DC, 2023-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The rapid development of advanced air mobility and other emerging technologies in business aviation is also driving greater industry focus on sustainability, as demonstrated by the level of interaction and cooperation between NBAA’s Emerging Technologies Committee and the Sustainability Subcommittee of the NBAA Maintenance Committee. “Whether you… Read the full press release

Over 300,000 people take advantage of Stagecoach’s £2 single fares in first week

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Services on the South Coast and in South Lancashire amongst those seeing the highest number of travellers  Stagecoach bus services in England offering single fares capped at a maximum of £2 Builds further on Stagecoach’s continuing commitment to offer value-for-money fares  Offers new incentive for people to move out of cars and onto bus to improve… Read the full press release

Top Trends to Expect in the Travel and Events Industry in 2023

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Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2023-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The past year has given us countless trends and cultural shifts in the way we work, travel, and meet colleagues and clients. From the rise of buzzword terms like quiet quitting to rising costs and speculation over the permanence of virtual meetings and what jobs AI would… Read the full press release

Broadway’s Award-Winning Shows Coming to Hershey Theatre: My Fair Lady, Hadestown, Six, and Come From Away

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Hershey, PA, 2023-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Hershey Theatre will host four incredible and award-winning Broadway tours this year! From the classic and beloved “My Fair Lady” to the new global sensation “SIX,” there’s a show for every type of theater-lover.  Learn more about the shows and mark your calendars for when they visit The Sweetest… Read the full press release

EUROCONTROL Innovation Hub unveils exciting lineup of user-driven projects for 2023

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Brussels, Belgium, 2023-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Through the EUROCONTROL Air Transport Innovation Network, the EUROCONTROL Innovation Hub’s network for developing agile digital solutions and services that fit our stakeholders’ needs, 2023 looks set to see a wide range of new user-driven innovation projects. In 2023 a new wave of projects will be launched… Read the full press release

Northstar Travel Group names Jason Young as new CEO

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Thomas Kemp Transitions to Chairman Bob Sullivan Promoted to Chief Commercial Officer Rutherford, New Jersey, 2023-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Northstar Travel Group (“Northstar”), the largest information services, data, events, and marketing solutions company focused exclusively on the travel industry, announces Jason Young as its new CEO. Young succeeds Thomas Kemp, who has been… Read the full press release

MSC Cruises Launches Industry-First Simultaneous World Cruises with Award-Winning Chefs Onboard

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Two MSC Cruises’ ships depart on world cruise itineraries today – an industry first Cruise Line welcomes over 5,000 guests for a journey around the world on board MSC Magnifica and MSC Poesia Cruise Line also reveals culinary highlight with line-up of award-winning chefs who have created menus to showcase the very best of their… Read the full press release

Daniel Farkas of Norwegian Cruise Line appointed Chair of FCCA Operations Committee

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Miramar, FL, 2023-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) – the trade association that represents the mutual interests of destinations and stakeholders throughout the Caribbean, Central and South America, and Mexico, along with Member Lines that operate over 90 percent of the global cruising capacity – is proud to announce that Daniel S. Farkas,… Read the full press release

Oman Air Named Top in Middle East and Africa for Punctuality in 2022 On-Time Performance Review

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Muscat, Oman, 2023-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman, has been named top in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) for punctuality. As per the results of the 2022 On-Time Performance Review by global aviation analytics leader, Cirium, the airline’s on-time arrivals stood at 91.38%, almost… Read the full press release

Experience the Best of the Maldives with Marriott Bonvoy’s Four Resorts

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MALE, MALDIVES, 2023-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — With more than a thousand splendid islands and the 26 coral atolls brimming with marine life, a dive into the unfathomable sea or sprawling across the sun-lounger on the powdery sand, the reasons to visit Maldives are unending. The destination lends itself seamlessly to suit all types… Read the full press release

Vakkaru Maldives Brings Tuscany to the Island Paradise with Banfi Wine Dinner and Michelin Star Chef Domenico Francone

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A one-of-a-kind wine dinner with famed Banfi winery and Michelin star Chef Domenico Francone Vakkaru, MALDIVES, 2023-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Vakkaru Maldives is excited to bring a  slice of Tuscany to the island paradise this January with an ultra-exclusive wine dinner on 22 January 2023, in collaboration with the famed Banfi winery, one… Read the full press release

Ecuador showcases its wealth of adventure tourism and cultural treasures through AdventureWeek Ecuador

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Seattle, WA, 2023-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Like many travelers, the first time I visited Ecuador, my itinerary included Quito and the Galapagos. Fifteen years later, in November 2022, I returned to the country – this time as an ATTA representative joining a selected group of tour operators and media members on AdventureWeek Ecuador…. Read the full press release

TUI Group Appoints New CIO to Lead Digital Transformation Efforts

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Berlin, Germany, 2023-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Digital transformation continues to be a top priority for TUI Group. Due to this special importance, CEO Sebastian Ebel had already assumed overall responsibility for IT on the Executive Board as of 1 October 2022. As of 1 January 2023, the vacant CIO position at Group level… Read the full press release

Ljubljana named top destination in Europe, receiving 10 million euro promotion value

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Ljubljana, Slovenia, 2023-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Last year, Ljubljana received the prestigious title of the best destination in Europe 2022, the latter setting the capital as a global model for all urban destinations around the world, and at the same time bringing it an exceptional promotion worth more than 10 million euros. Four… Read the full press release