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George Best Belfast City Airport celebrates Royal Caribbean International’s first charter flight to Barcelona

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Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2022-Jul-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International’s first direct charter flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to Barcelona took flight yesterday afternoon, carrying a plane full of guests setting sail on the cruise line’s new ship, Wonder of the Seas, this summer. Guests flying from Belfast yesterday were the first to… Read the full press release

Hotel Indigo announces opening of Hotel Indigo Vienna – Naschmarkt

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Denham, United Kingdom, 2022-Jul-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Boutique hotel brand Hotel Indigo, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Luxury and Lifestyle portfolio, has opened its first property in Austria, Hotel Indigo Vienna – Naschmarkt. Centrally located, the hotel is a short walk from the city’s historic centre, the ‘Margareten’ district, a culturally diverse… Read the full press release

Enjoy a true Zambian dining tradition, a boma dinner at Mukuni Boma African restaurant at Avani Victoria Falls Resort

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Zambia, Africa, 2022-Jul-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Guests at Avani Victoria Falls Resort can immerse themselves in a truly Zambian dining tradition during a boma dinner at the resort’s African restaurant, Mukuni Boma. Sit under the stars, lounge fireside with a Zambian feast, enjoy live bands, traditional dancing and ground yourself to the beautiful Zambian rituals… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Doha welcomes Joris Quintelier as Director of Food & Beverage

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Doha, Qatar, 2022-Jul-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Doha announces the appointment of Joris Quintelier as Director of Food & Beverage. A true Four Seasons success story, Quintelier has spent more than a decade working in various positions in food and beverage and now takes the helm of the division at Four Seasons Hotel Doha at… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels honored with Bronze Award for the Non-Broadcast: General Recruitment category at the 43rd Annual Telly Awards

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ROCKVILLE, Md., 2022-Jul-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, has been named a Bronze Award winner for the Non-Broadcast: General Recruitment category at the 43rd Annual Telly Awards. Honoring excellence in video and television across all screens, the Telly Awards are judged by leaders… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces signing for 216-room Hyatt Centric Sapporo

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The first Hyatt Centric hotel in Hokkaido, northern Japan, is slated to open in 2024 CHICAGO, IL, 2022-Jul-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (June 29, 2022) that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with NTT Urban Development Corporation for Hyatt Centric Sapporo. Slated to open in… Read the full press release

Accor extends Paris Saint-Germain sponsorship

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Paris, France, 2022-Jul-02 — /Travel PR News/ — After three highly successful years as a major partner and official jersey sponsor of Paris Saint-Germain, Accor has decided to extend its commitment with the French football giant, albeit in a different capacity, for a further four years to promote its lifestyle loyalty program. In the new… Read the full press release

Turkish Airlines expands codeshare partnership with Air Serbia

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Istanbul, Turkey, 2022-Jul-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Turkish Airlines, the flag carrier of Türkiye and Air Serbia, the national airline of the Republic of Serbia, announced an additional enhancement of their commercial cooperation with a new Memorandum of Understanding, officially signed in Doha during 78th IATA Annual General Meeting in the presence of the… Read the full press release

KLM CEO Pieter Elbers accorded with Commander in the Order of Orange-Nassau title by His Majesty, King Willem-Alexander

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Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2022-Jul-02 — /Travel PR News/ — His Majesty, King Willem-Alexander today (29 June 2022) accorded KLM CEO Pieter Elbers the title of Commander in the Order of Orange-Nassau at his farewell reception because of his tireless efforts for KLM and the airline industry in the Netherlands. The royal decoration was presented to him… Read the full press release

easyJet to take part in the Connecting Europe Days 2022

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easyJet is putting the Single European Sky into action, reducing carbon emissions thanks to direct, optimised flight routings The airline will uplift a 30% blend of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) on three of its flights from Lyon airport, reducing each flight’s emissions by 27%* A number of crew will wear uniforms made from recycled plastic… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways increases flights to Berlin

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Capital of Germany to benefit from enhanced connectivity to Qatar’s global network of over 150 destinations on 787 aircraft Qatar Airways is the only Skytrax 5 Star airline flying from Berlin with flights via the World’s Best Airport to the most points in the Africa, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, Gulf region and India DOHA,… Read the full press release

Marriott Bonvoy launches three Marriott Bonvoy® China CITIC Bank Co-branded Credit Cards

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Marriott Bonvoy® China CITIC Bank Co-branded Credit Cards combine the competitive advantages of a major card company with the reach and choice of the highly-awarded travel program SHANGHAI, CHINA, 2022-Jun-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel program and marketplace, today (JUNE 28, 2022) announced the launch of three Marriott Bonvoy® China… Read the full press release

Oakland International Airport expects high volume of passengers this Independence Day holiday weekend

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New air service bolsters schedules for the Fourth of July holiday Oakland, CA , 2022-Jun-30 — /Travel PR News/ — After an exceptionally busy Memorial Day travel weekend, Oakland International Airport (OAK) once again projects that a high volume of passengers will pass through its terminals for the Independence Day holiday weekend. As Independence Day falls… Read the full press release

World Travel Awards opens voting for the Latin America categories of its 2022 programme

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London, UK, 2022-Jun-30 — /Travel PR News/ — World Travel Awards – the global initiative to recognise and reward excellence in travel and tourism – has opened voting for the Latin America categories of its 2022 programme. Travel industry professionals, the media and consumers worldwide are invited to cast their votes for travel brands that they consider… Read the full press release

The Circle at Zurich Airport presented with the Minergie and LEED Platinum certificates

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Opfikon, Switzerland, 2022-Jun-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Circle at Zurich Airport has been officially certified for its sustainability. Both the Minergie and LEED Platinum certificates were presented at an event. The Circle is not only the largest Minergie certified building in Switzerland, but also the LEED Platinum certified building with the highest number… Read the full press release

AHLA expands its Government Affairs and Advocacy Capabilities with three new hires

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AHLA Continues to Expand Its Government Affairs and Advocacy Capabilities WASHINGTON DC, USA, 2022-Jun-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today (June 29, 2022) announced three new additions to its government affairs staff – hires that will further expand the organization’s robust government affairs and advocacy capabilities. Leann Paradise has… Read the full press release

Emirates teams up with Shahid to offer premium content onboard its inflight entertainment system

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Emirates’ ice welcomes leading Arabic streaming platform onboard. Over 135 hours of MBC GROUP’s Shahid content available exclusively on Emirates’ ice from July, with something for everyone travelling this summer and beyond Dubai, UAE, 2022-Jun-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates partners with Shahid, the world’s leading Arabic streaming platform, to offer premium content exclusively… Read the full press release

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) announces lineup of exciting activities for the Fourth of July holiday

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LAS VEGAS, NV, 2022-Jun-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The Entertainment Capital of the World celebrates everything red, white and blue throughout the Independence Day weekend. Visitors can honor the Fourth of July holiday with entertainment, fireworks, poolside parties and more throughout the celebratory weekend. Fireworks and Patriotic Displays Celebrating the Red, White and Blue… Read the full press release

Silversea enhances its polar offering with three new Antarctica Bridge voyages for the 2023-2024 season

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Monaco, 2022-Jun-29 — /Travel PR News/ — In response to strong demand, ultra-luxury cruise innovator Silversea is enhancing its industry-leading all-inclusive polar offering by adding three new Antarctica Bridge voyages for the 2023-2024 season. The seamless fly-cruise programme provides the fastest, most direct route to Antarctica by enabling travelers to fly over the Drake Passage… Read the full press release

Radisson Hotel Group announces the opening of Radisson Hotel Istanbul, Harbiye

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Brussels/Istanbul, 2022-Jun-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the opening of Radisson Hotel Istanbul, Harbiye, located in the heart of Istanbul near the lively Taksim Square, known as the cultural center for the arts and entertainment in Istanbul. Radisson Hotel Istanbul, Harbiye features 90 comfortable rooms and suites. Most of… Read the full press release

YYC and partners announce efforts to enhance visitor experience this busy summer season

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CALGARY, AB, 2022-Jun-29 — /Travel PR News/ — With an increase in passengers moving through YYC Calgary International Airport, The Calgary Airport Authority and its partners are taking action to enhance the guest experience throughout one of the busiest summers in recent years. YYC started seeing steady increases in passenger traffic in April and May… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces the opening of Caption by Hyatt Beale Street Memphis

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Located in the heart of the Memphis Entertainment District, Caption by Hyatt Beale Street Memphis is expected to remix hospitality with a fresh take on food and beverage and thoughtfully designed stay experiences fostering connection and community CHICAGO, IL, 2022-Jun-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) is proud to announce Caption by Hyatt… Read the full press release

Orient Express, artisan of travel since 1883, returns with the support of Accor

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Paris, France, 2022-Jun-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Almost 140 years after the first Orient Express luxury trains changed rail travel forever, the legend continues. Orient Express, artisan of travel since 1883, announces the return of its legendary train and a new and unique format. With the support of Accor and leadership of its Chairman… Read the full press release

Europe’s leading airline easyJet at the Connecting Europe Days 2022 in Lyon, France

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easyJet is putting the Single European Sky into action, reducing carbon emissions thanks to direct, optimised flight routings The airline will uplift a 30% blend of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) on three of its flights from Lyon airport, reducing each flight’s emissions by 27%* A number of crew will wear uniforms made from recycled plastic… Read the full press release

SAS appreciates the Norwegian Government’s intention to support its transformation plan

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Stockholm, Sweden, 2022-Jun-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Today’s (June 28, 2022) announcement from the Norwegian Government,  regarding its intention to support our transformation plan SAS FORWARD by converting its debt holding into SAS equity, is appreciated and an important step towards the success of SAS FORWARD. The Norwegian Government has also announced they will… Read the full press release

His Holiness Pope Francis on building a better future for tourism during the UNWTO’s first Global Youth Tourism Summit

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Sorrento, Italy, 2022-Jun-29 — /Travel PR News/ — His Holiness Pope Francis has sent an historic message of support to UNWTO’s first Global Youth Tourism Summit. As the Summit gets underway in Sorrento, Italy, His Holiness called on young participants to make the most of the unique opportunity to develop the knowledge and the skills… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines CEO Ted Christie: Our merger agreement with Frontier provides more value and certainty to our stockholders

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Reiterates Recommendation that Stockholders Vote FOR the Merger Agreement with Frontier on the WHITE Proxy Card Ahead of the Special Meeting of Spirit Stockholders on June 30, 2022 Latest JetBlue Offer Does Not Address Serious Regulatory Concerns or Deliver Greater Value Frontier Merger Provides Opportunity for Significantly More Value of at Least $50 Per Share and Greater Certainty of Completion MIRAMAR, Fla.,… Read the full press release

O’Hare International Airport gears up for the busy Fourth of July travel season with seven renovated pedestrian tunnels

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Design and Construction Contractors Used 3D Laser Scans of Tunnels to Facilitate Infrastructural Repairs and Interior Renovations. CHICAGO, IL, 2022-Jun-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) announced today (06/27/2022) the reopening of seven renovated pedestrian tunnels beneath the Lower Level Roadway at O’Hare International Airport… Read the full press release

flydubai inaugurates services to Pisa

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The Dubai-based carrier becomes the first UAE airline to provide direct air links to the city in central Italy with three flights a week flydubai grows its network in Italy to three points, including Catania and Naples Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2022-Jun-28 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, celebrated its inaugural service… Read the full press release

Malaysia Airlines’ exclusive products MHflypass Malaysia and MHshuttle to also benefit Firefly passengers

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Fly Seamlessly and Conveniently with Malaysia Airlines’ Extension of Offerings to Firefly KLIA, 2022-Jun-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Malaysia Airlines is pleased to announce that its exclusive products, MHflypass Malaysia and MHshuttle, are now expanded, allowing passengers to enjoy exclusive privileges and worry-free travel within Firefly’s selected domestic network. The new MHflypass Malaysia offering… Read the full press release