Monthly Archives: March 2023

CHOICE HOTELS EMEA REFRESHES ASCEND HOTEL COLLECTION BRAND TO CREATE ‘HAVEN OF HYGGE’ IN EMEA

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Choice Hotels EMEA has revealed a refresh of its Ascend Hotel Collection brand, giving franchisees freedom to shape their own story and positioning Toolkit launched to help Ascend Hotels define their own distinctive Icon, Rewarding Rituals, and ‘United in Kind’ initiatives Ascend Hotel Collection refresh completes Choice Hotels EMEA brand re-energisation strategy, with Comfort, Clarion,… Read the full press release

Safari Train Travel: The Madaraka Express Journey Takes Guests To Finch Hattons

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New York, New York, 2023-Mar-28 — /Travel PR News/ — According to Pinterest Predicts, the annual reporting featuring the trends expected to rise in 2023, pins for ‘train trip aesthetic’ went up 205% as millennials and Gen Z appreciate the seamless boarding and lower carbon footprint of hybrid travel. With train travel as a more desirable… Read the full press release

Embracing the Rainy Season: 4×4 Wheel Drives Recommended for Game Viewing in Nairobi National Parks and Tours

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NAIROBI, Kenya, 2023-Mar-27 — /Travel PR News/ — It the season for rain and it’s really welcome by both human, fauna and flora and looking forward to a green vegetation in the national parks. Food security is paramount for the growth of the populations and healthy living. Speaking of food security tourists have also been… Read the full press release

Lufthansa Cargo’s Dorothea von Boxberg to take over as CEO of Brussels Airlines

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Cologne, Germany, 2023-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Dorothea von Boxberg is set to become the new CEO of Brussels Airlines. Subject to the pending resolution by the Board of Directors of SN Airholding, Dorothea von Boxberg, who is currently Chairperson of the Executive Board of Lufthansa Cargo AG, will take over in Belgium as… Read the full press release

Lufthansa brings back Airbus A380 for premium flights to the US from Munich

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Significant expansion of premium services from Munich Reactivation due to strong demand Tickets bookable from March 23, 2023 Cologne, Germany, 2023-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — From June 1, Lufthansa will resume its regular flight operations with the popular Airbus A380 after a three-year interruption. Daily flights from Munich to Boston will be operated by… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines reappoints Michael Trestl as Chief Commercial Officer for another five years

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Supervisory Board extends Executive Board contract for another five years until 2028 Michael Trestl has held the position as CCO of Austrian Airlines since 2021 Vienna, Austria, 2023-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The Supervisory Board of Austrian Airlines AG has reappointed Michael Trestl (37) to serve as member of the Executive Board and Chief… Read the full press release

easyJet adds 140,000 seats from Belfast airports and announces new year-round routes to London Luton and Manchester

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easyJet has added 140,000 additional seats on routes from Belfast International and Belfast City to London Gatwick, London Luton, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Manchester easyJet offers more seats on UK domestic flights than any other airline Brand new routes from Belfast City to London Luton and Manchester are now on sale From June the airline will… Read the full press release

Air Mauritius announces daily flights from London Gatwick to Indian Ocean Island for winter sun seekers

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London, UK, 2023-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — London Gatwick Airport passengers will benefit from greater choice when looking for winter sun this year, with Air Mauritius announcing daily flights to the Indian Ocean island. The flag-carrier airline will arrive at Gatwick on 29 October, and fly daily to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, using… Read the full press release

Applications Open for UNWTO’s Best Tourism Villages Initiative to Drive Rural Development and Wellbeing

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Madrid, Spain, 2023-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — UNWTO has opened applications for the third edition of its Best Tourism Villages initiative. Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO was launched in 2021 as part of the Organization’s work to make tourism a driver of rural development and wellbeing. To date, over 70 villages from almost 40 countries have… Read the full press release

IATA and AWS launch datathon to boost gender diversity in aviation industry

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Geneva, Switzerland, 2023-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) is launching a virtual datathon to stimulate the development of data-based solutions to further the aviation industry’s gender diversity. The datathon builds on the success of IATA’s 25by2025 initiative. “The launch of the 25by2025 initiative… Read the full press release

easyJet to launch new routes from Belfast City Airport to London Luton and Manchester this summer

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Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2023-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet has announced it will commence services from Belfast City Airport to London Luton and Manchester this summer. Flights to both destinations will operate up to four times a week with fares beginning at only £25.99, bringing the total number of routes served by the airline… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines partners with Shell Aviation to expand sustainable aviation fuel market and reach net zero by 2040

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New collaboration will advance development in the sustainable aviation fuel market and long-term jet fuel supply SEATTLE, WA, 2023-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines announced an agreement with Shell Aviation to expand the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market beyond a standard fuel supply agreement. The innovative cross-industry collaboration brings together a world-class fuel supply… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Prepares Bespoke Iftar Treats for Passengers During Holy Month of Ramadan

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World’s Best Airline will offer curated Suhoor and Iftar dining options on select routes Doha, Qatar, 2023-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways welcomes the Holy Month of Ramadan with preparations to offer a bespoke Iftar to passengers on board and at Al Safwa, Al Mourjan and Global Premium Lounges. Special Ramadan offerings will… Read the full press release

Emirates Honored with Presidential Honour for Distinguished Service in Ghana’s Fight Against COVID-19

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Accra, Ghana, 2023-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has been awarded the Presidential Honour for Distinguished Service, at The Ghana National Honours Awards 2023 from President Nana Akufo-Addo for its role in providing medical supplies, humanitarian aid and unstinting support to Ghana during the COVID-19 pandemic. The airline’s cargo arm airlifted and distributed 62 tonnes of Covid-19… Read the full press release

Tivoli Hotels & Resorts opens historic Amsterdam property with views of Rembrandt’s ‘The Night Watch’

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Lisbon, Portugal, 2023-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Tivoli Hotels & Resorts has just launched its first property in the Netherlands.  The Tivoli Doelen Amsterdam Hotel is a XVI century property in the classicist style overlooking the Amstel Canal and is considered to be the oldest hotel in the Dutch capital. The original home to… Read the full press release

The Wolseley Hospitality Group brings European grand café tradition to Bangkok with pop-up Café Wolseley at Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2023-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The Wolseley Hospitality Group, owner and operator of some of London’s best-loved restaurants including the famed The Wolseley on Piccadilly and The Delaunay in Aldwych, is bringing its distinguished European fare to Bangkok for a limited time. From 18 April 2023, Café Wolseley, the group’s first venture… Read the full press release

Steigenberger Icon Hotels welcome new managers: Guntram Weipert and Friedrich von Schönfeldt take over in Düsseldorf and Leipzig

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Guntram Weipert switching to become General Manager of Steigenberger Icon Parkhotel in Düsseldorf. Friedrich von Schönfeldt taking over at the helm of Steigenberger Icon Grandhotel Handelshof in Leipzig. Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2023-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The Steigenberger Icon Grandhotel Handelshof Leipzig is managed by Friedrich von Schönfeldt since 01 March 2023. Von Schönfeldt… Read the full press release

Marriott Hotels and Manchester United offer Suite of Dreams contest with overnight stay at Old Trafford

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Sleepover-of-a-lifetime returns, giving one lucky fan the unrivaled chance to wake up at Manchester United’s Old Trafford Stadium BETHESDA, MD, 2023-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott Hotels® – part of Marriott Bonvoy’s® portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, along with Manchester United, one of the world’s most popular sports teams, are offering fans the chance… Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resorts opens Hotel Indigo Vancouver Dtwn – Portland Area in Washington’s Vancouver Waterfront Park to expand its luxury and lifestyle portfolio in the northwestern United States

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DENHAM, UK, 2023-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Hotel Indigo, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, has expanded its offering in the northwestern United States with the opening of Hotel Indigo Vancouver Dtwn – Portland Area in Washington’s Vancouver Waterfront Park. The opening follows a year of significant global growth for the lifestyle hotel brand, which… Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resorts Debuts Vignette Collection in Europe with Casa da Companhia in Porto, Portugal

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DENHAM, UK, 2023-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts announces the first Vignette Collection hotel in Europe as Casa da Companhia opens in the centre of Porto, Portugal. Vignette Collection, the newest brand in IHG’s fast-growing luxury and lifestyle portfolio, is a family of distinct luxury hotels connected by a shared vision that travel can benefit local… Read the full press release

IHG to Expand Egypt Portfolio with Three New Luxury Hotels

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The signing will add three hotels to IHG’s country portfolio across brands including InterContinental, voco and Crowne Plaza Cairo, Egypt, 2023-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Arabella Group to develop three new hotels in Egypt between 2023 and 2026…. Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resorts expands partnership with AWC to open Kimpton Pattaya in Thailand

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New-build Kimpton Pattaya grows successful collaboration to 1,250 rooms across six properties and three brands Bangkok, Thailand, 2023-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, is proud to announce Kimpton Pattaya, as an exciting extension of its long-standing partnership with Asset World Corp Public Company Limited or AWC… Read the full press release

ANA Group and IHG Hotels & Resorts strengthen strategic alliance in hotel business operations to raise awareness of ANA Group’s airline network and IHG Hotels & Resorts properties

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Strengthens the multifaceted collaboration with one of Japan’s largest airline and hotel networks ANA HOLDINGS and IHG ANA Hotels Group Japan have signed a comprehensive commercial agreement. The agreement will develop the strategic alliance that started in 2006 and strengthen cooperation in various fields, predominantly in sales and marketing. A series of joint campaigns will… Read the full press release

Emirates prepares for Ramadan with iftar meal boxes and traditional refreshments

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Dubai, UAE, 2023-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — With the Holy Month of Ramadan expected to begin this week, Emirates is preparing thousands of Iftar meal boxes for fasting passengers both onboard and at boarding gates, an array of religious content and Ramadan series on ice, and traditional Ramadan refreshments and meals in the lounges. Iftar Meal… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans introduces Seed to Skin Tuscany for rejuvenated spa treatments

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New organic offerings use nature’s curative properties to rejuvenate skin and generate immediate results New Orleans, U.S.A., 2023-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans announces the addition of the all-natural skincare line Seed to Skin Tuscany to its highly curated menu of offerings. Seed to Skin Tuscany’s treatments are both biologically pure… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane launches PupsYoga package with furry friends for ultimate wellness experience

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London at Park Lane, England, 2023-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ —Combining fitness and fun with furry friends, Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane is set to launch a PupsYoga package at its rooftop spa this April. At PupsYoga, guests can expect to make connections with cute canine friends as they move through a series of yoga poses, with access to… Read the full press release

Shadi Suleman promoted to Senior General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Doha, with added oversight of upcoming Resort and Residences at The Pearl-Qatar

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Doha, Qatar, 2023-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Doha announces the promotion of Shadi Suleman to Senior General Manager. In his new role, he will continue to oversee Four Seasons Hotel Doha and have additional oversight of the upcoming Four Seasons Resort and Residences at The Pearl-Qatar. “It is with great pride that we share the news… Read the full press release

Korean Air and Delta employees team up to repair homes in the Philippines resettlement site

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Seoul, South Korea, 2023-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Korean Air and Delta Air Lines employees participated in a home repair project in Calauan, the Philippines, on March 17, 2023. Calauan in Laguna Province is home to a resettlement site project of 650 houses built by Habitat for Humanity for low-income families affected by Typhoon… Read the full press release

Korean Air Flies Relief Supplies to Turkey in Response to Earthquake Crisis

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Seoul, South Korea, 2023-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Korean Air operated a special charter flight departing from Seoul Incheon at 00:25 am bound for Istanbul to transport relief supplies for the Türkiye earthquake. The Boeing 777 freighter carried 45 tons of relief goods ranging from tents to sleeping bags and blankets. They will be… Read the full press release

airasia Super App’s Raya-themed sale offers 50% discount on hotels and a chance to win a trip to Bali

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A FREE trip to Bali to be won Enjoy up to 50% off storewide Earn 5X airasia points for every transaction with the airasia Super App Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2023-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Planning for your next travel getaway? airasia Super App’s biggest monthly sale is back with a Raya theme as we… Read the full press release