Emirates partners with Bahamas Ministry of Foreign Affairs to boost tourism

Dubai, UAE, 2023-Jan-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has sealed an agreement with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Bahamas to promote tourism to the Caribbean archipelago. The airline and The Bahamas’ Ministry of Tourism will embark on joint initiatives to boost visitor traffic into the islands from… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta offers art-inspired staycation package for families

Jakarta, Indonesia, 2023-Jan-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta introduces an Art-Inspired Staycation Package for families with children. The luxury family retreat offers attractive savings, delectable dining, and exciting creative experiences for kids and parents alike. A Bevy of Benefits Complimentary lunch and dinner for kids under 6 years old is included, while kids between 7… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Prague offers romantic Valentine’s Day experiences

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with unique culinary experiences in one of the most romantic cities in the world Prague, Czech Republic, 2023-Jan-04 — /Travel PR News/ — There is no better way to celebrate love than staying in one of the world’s most beautiful and romantic cities. Between February 10 and 14, 2023, guests can book their… Read the full press release

Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area grand opening celebrates brand’s expansion in New England

New property brings upscale brand’s hallmark design and luxury amenities to growing New England portfolio ROCKVILLE, Md., 2023-Jan-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), continues its expansion throughout New England with the grand opening of its newest hotel in Connecticut: the Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area. This addition will… Read the full press release

Egyptian Air Force to receive 12 new CH-47F Chinooks from Boeing

Contract continues 40+ year partnership and provides Egyptian Air Force with advanced multi-mission helicopter capabilities Deliveries anticipated to begin in 2026 PHILADELPHIA, PA, 2023-Jan-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The U.S. Army has awarded Boeing [NYSE: BA] a contract to produce 12 new CH-47F Chinooks for the Egyptian Air Force. With this $426 million foreign… Read the full press release

Omer Acar named CEO of Raffles & Orient Express luxury hotel brands

Paris, France, 2023-Jan-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Accor today (January 3, 2023) announces that Omer Acar has been appointed as CEO Raffles & Orient Express. His appointment will be effective March 1st, 2023. An eminent specialist in luxury hospitality, Omer is a respected leader with high standards and an in-depth knowledge of the world… Read the full press release

Swoop Announces Record-Breaking Day with Over 10,000 Travellers Flown

The ultra-not-expensive airline celebrates record breaking day with over 10,000 travellers flown Calgary, AB, 2023-Jan-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Swoop, Canada’s leading ultra-low-cost airline, is thrilled to announce that it has reached a new milestone, transporting over 10,000 travellers in a single day for the first time in the company’s history. “We are incredibly… Read the full press release

50% of UK Workers Do Not Use Full Annual Leave Allocation, British Airways Holidays Survey Reveals

London, UK, 2023-Jan-04 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways Holidays new survey reveals 50% of UK working adults do not take their full annual leave allocation.* The survey, commissioned by British Airways Holidays with YouGov Plc., found that more than a third of working Brits (36%) who did not take their full annual leave… Read the full press release

Canada Implements New COVID-19 Testing Requirements for Travelers from China, Hong Kong, and Macao

Richmond, B.C, Canada, 2023-Jan-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The Government of Canada announced today (December 31, 2022) various new public health requirements for passengers entering Canada from the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong and Macao. As of 12:01 a.m. ET on January 5, travellers flying to Canada from these locations must provide a… Read the full press release

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts completes transformation of 8 properties in Greater China

From Xi’an to Nanjing, new and reimagined properties join the iconic brand’s reinvention journey BETHESDA, MD, 2023-Jan-04 — /Travel PR News/ — With 2022 coming to a close, the transformation of Sheraton Hotels & Resorts – the most global brand within Marriott Bonvoy’s® portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands – continues to build momentum across the globe, with… Read the full press release

Maldives Welcomes First Tourist of 2023 with Special Ceremony at Airport

MALE, MALDIVES, 2023-Jan-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The Maldives has welcomed the first tourist visitor for this year, Nikolai Stratichuk from Russia with a special ceremony held at Velana International Airport (VIA) this morning. Today (1 Jan 2023) is a fantastic start to what promises to be a fantastic year for the Maldives Tourism… Read the full press release

Allegiant Travel Company releases 2021 Environmental, Social, and Governance Report

Committed to becoming a more sustainable travel provider, Allegiant made investments in several ESG areas LAS VEGAS, NV, 2023-Jan-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Today, Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) released its 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, a comprehensive publication that details the company’s efforts to reduce its climate impact and enhance the… Read the full press release

TUI Care Foundation tracks sea turtles’ journey across the Mediterranean with GPS satellite device

TUI TURTLE AID SATELLITE DEVICE TRACKS SEA TURTLES’ JOURNEY IN THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA Sea turtle transmitter tracking provides vital information for migration routes and safeguarding turtles Initiative is part of the TUI Turtle Aid programme, which protects endangered sea turtles in tourism destinations Berlin, Germany, 2023-Jan-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Sea turtles cover extraordinary… Read the full press release

Finavia completes change negotiations at Savonlinna Airport following temporary suspension of state-purchased traffic

Vantaa, Finland, 2023-Jan-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The airport company Finavia has completed change negotiations with its personnel at Savonlinna Airport. The change negotiations, which began on 13 December, were caused by the temporary suspension of the state’s purchased traffic. The suspension of the state’s purchased traffic on 16 December 2022 ended purchased traffic… Read the full press release

CDC Announces COVID-19 Testing Requirement for US-Bound Passengers from China, Hong Kong, Macau

WASHINGTON, D.C., 2023-Jan-04 — /Travel PR News/ — In response to a recent surge in COVID-19 cases in China, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) have announced testing requirements for passengers traveling from China, Hong, Kong, and Macau. The new rules are scheduled to take… Read the full press release

Flydubai Resumes Operations to Ashgabat, Turkmenistan

The Dubai-based carrier resumes direct flights to Ashgabat with a twice-weekly service from 23 January 2023, growing its network to nine points in Central Asia Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2023-Jan-04 — /Travel PR News/ —flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, has announced today the resumption of operations to Ashgabat in Turkmenistan. Flights to Ashgabat International Airport (ASB)… Read the full press release

Hilton Honors Offers Members Double Points and Extra Rewards for Exploring New Brands

Hilton Honors members can now earn 2X Points on every stay plus 1,000 Points every time they try a new Hilton brand with new Double Up & Explore global promotion MCLEAN, Va., 2023-Jan-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Honors members: we see you. Not only are you members of Hilton’s award-winning loyalty program, but sometimes,… Read the full press release

Turkish Airlines Unveils Special Airbus A330 for UEFA Champions League Sponsorship

Istanbul, Turkey, 2023-Jan-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Turkish Airlines, best European carrier, designed a special aircraft for UEFA Champions League, one of the world’s most followed sports events. Becoming the first airline to sponsor UEFA Champions League which will have its 2023 final in İstanbul, Turkish Airlines designed one of its Airbus A330’s for… Read the full press release

Brussels Airport Implements Tougher Environmental Tariffs to Encourage Use of Quieter, Low Emission Aircraft

Share of aircraft in the loudest categories three times lower since 2016 Airport charges rise due to high inflation Brussels, Belgium, 2023-Jan-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Brussels Airport’s new airport tariffs have been set for the next five years: the loudest aircraft will pay up to 20 times more than the quietest from April… Read the full press release

EasyJet’s Big Orange Sale Sees Record Bookings for 2023: Tunisia and Egypt See Greatest Increase in Popularity

easyJet filled a plane a minute at peak booking times during its Big Orange Sale North African destinations Tunisia and Egypt have seen the greatest rise in popularity compared to 2019 Greek Islands, Turkey, Montenegro, Albania also saw a boost in demand from holiday makers for 2023 Early surge in bookings for January as people… Read the full press release

Ethiopian Airlines Resumes Flights to Mekelle, Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2023-Jan-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines, the largest network operator in Africa, is pleased to announce the resumption of its flights to Mekelle starting from Wednesday December 28, 2022. Regarding the flight resumption, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew said “We are truly pleased with the resumption of our… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport’s Local Community Fund Grants Over £140,000 to Support Local Projects in 2022

London, UK, 2023-Jan-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The past 12 months has been another successful year for Bristol Airport’s Local Community Fund with over £140,000 granted to support local community projects. After an end-of-year review of all successful projects who were awarded funding in 2022, over 2,500 local residents have benefited from Bristol Airport… Read the full press release

British Airways: New Daily Flight from London to Florence Now Available for Summer 2023

London, UK, 2023-Jan-03 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has announced a new daily flight from London Heathrow to Florence, Italy, for Summer 2023. Starting on 16 April 2023, the new flight will operate daily from London Heathrow’s Terminal 5 at 07:50 on an A320Neo aircraft. Known for its Renaissance art scene, architectural masterpieces… Read the full press release

America’s Favorite Spas of 2022 by State

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CARLSBAD, United States, 2023-Jan-2 — /Travel PR News/ —What are the favorite resort, hotel, health, and mineral hot spring spas in your state? Spas of America has announced the most popular USA spas of 2022, listed alphabetically by state. Spas are ranked by unique page views of each spa’s listing on the Spas of America… Read the full press release