From November 12, ANA will expand referral service to medical institutions offering a set of PCR tests and certification forms for negative result for passengers on international flights departing from Japan. Test results will be available in multiple languages including English and Chinese, and certificates will be issued according to the designated forms of over… Read the full press release
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO , 2021-Nov-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Volaris (the “Company”) (NYSE: VLRS) and (BMV: VOLAR), the ultra-low-cost airline serving Mexico, the United States, Central and South America, reports that it signed a new purchase order with Airbus for 39 A321neo aircraft, securing its growth in the second half of the decade. This order… Read the full press release
DALLAS, TX, 2021-Nov-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Motel 6 today (November 16, 2021) releases its fourth annual holiday survey, revealing that nearly seven in 10 (70%) of those planning to travel for the holidays this year will be road-tripping to their destination. The poll surveyed over 2,000 individuals and found that 82% believe it… Read the full press release
Scoot launches flight between Singapore and London via Bangkok Milestone for Scoot as the current sole low-cost carrier to operate non-stop flights between Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport and London Gatwick Airport Singapore, 2021-Nov-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA) recently named the World’s Best Long-Haul Low-Cost Airline1, celebrates yet… Read the full press release
Monaco/Ancona, 2021-Nov-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Leading ultra-luxury cruise line Silversea Cruises has taken delivery of new ship Silver Dawn at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona, Italy. Executives from Silversea Cruises and Fincantieri today (November 12, 2021) attended an intimate delivery ceremony to welcome the 10th ship to the cruise line’s fleet. Following a video… Read the full press release
Fiji’s National Airline to hand out books and activity packs for children to foster a more sustainable future Nadi, Fiji, 2021-Nov-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Fiji Airways is excited to announce the launch of Our Ocean, Our Life; an in-flight children’s activity pack and series of books dedicated to educating the future generation on the… Read the full press release
The Cruise Line’s First Bahamian Godmother Honored at Naming Ceremony in Fort Lauderdale, Florida MIAMI, FL, 2021-Nov-16 — /Travel PR News/ — It’s official: Royal Caribbean International celebrated its newest game-changing ship, Odyssey of the Seas, during the ship’s naming ceremony in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Saturday, Nov. 13. The Caribbean-inspired occasion culminated in the moment Odyssey’s Godmother… Read the full press release
153-room Hyatt Place hotel opens in the heart of Kathmandu CHICAGO, IL, 2021-Nov-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Place Kathmandu, the second Hyatt-branded hotel in Nepal, is officially open, expanding the Hyatt Place brand’s footprint globally in markets that matter most to guests and World of Hyatt members. The new hotel features the Hyatt… Read the full press release
London, UK, 2021-Nov-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick Airport Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephanie Wear as its new Head of Aviation Development. Reporting to Gatwick’s Chief Commercial Officer, Jonathan Pollard, Mrs Wear was previously Director of Air Service Development and Cargo Services for the City of Philadelphia Division of Aviation, which… Read the full press release
London, UK, 2021-Nov-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Staff from Gatwick Airport are supporting students from Hazelwick School in Crawley in the development of vital life skills, as part of Love Local Jobs Foundation’s Dare to Dream programme. Starting on 11 November and running through the academic year, five Gatwick mentors will be working with… Read the full press release
Geneva, Switzerland, 2021-Nov-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Marie Owens Thomsen will join the Association as its Chief Economist effective 4 January 2022. Owens Thomsen will come from Banque Lombard Odier, where she has served as Head of Global Trends and Sustainability since 2020. Prior to that… Read the full press release
NORWALK, Conn., 2021-Nov-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG) today (11.12.21 ) announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire B2B distributor of hotel rooms, Getaroom, from Court Square Capital Partners for approximately $1.2 billion. Completion of the acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approval. At… Read the full press release
Airline selects winning 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations out of more than 2,500 contest submissions each to receive100 domestic one-way Southwest travel awards Dallas, Texas, 2021-Nov-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) has selected the 52 nonprofit organizations to each receive 100 domestic one-way Southwest travel awards to help spread kindness and support their missions…. Read the full press release
The new hotel will mark the first Hyatt-branded in Guyana CHICAGO, IL, 2021-Nov-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (NOVEMBER 11, 2021) that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a franchise agreement with SIR Investments Guyana Inc. for the development of Hyatt Place Georgetown Demerara. Expected to open in 2023,… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, IL, 2021-Nov-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) awarded 32 owners, operators and developers at its 2021 America Owners Conference, held at Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa in Huntington Beach, Calif. During the conference, a number of Hyatt’s leadership team members presented the awards to a combination of… Read the full press release
November 2021 – Erin Brown will the first Bahamian Godmother of a Royal Caribbean International ship when she blesses the new, innovative Odyssey of the Seas. MIAMI, FL, 2021-Nov-15 — /Travel PR News/ — A Bahamian woman, who lost her leg to cancer and went on to defy odds and inspire many, has been named Godmother… Read the full press release
London, UK, 2021-Nov-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Betty Buzz, a range of non-alcoholic sparkling mixers is set to be rolled out across British Airways’ US lounges, starting with JFK and San Francisco airports. The mixers only launched in September, by Blake Lively. Betty Buzz is a range of non-alcoholic sparkling mixers made with clean ingredients like… Read the full press release
Latest MoU will see significant expansion of codeshare cooperation, providing greater benefits and seamless connections for passengers DOHA, Qatar, 2021-Nov-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways and China Southern Airlines today (09 November 2021) signed a joint Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) confirming a significant expansion of the existing codeshare agreement, and outlining greater benefits… Read the full press release
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2021-Nov-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines has promoted Diana Birkett Rakow to senior vice president of public affairs and sustainability, in a move that underscores the airline’s commitment to lead the aviation industry with ambitious and measurable goals to protect the places we fly and support the people and communities we… Read the full press release
Volume sufficient to produce more than half a billion gallons of blended net zero fuel, enabled by sustainable aviation fuel with the lowest carbon intensity announced to date Dallas, Texas, 2021-Nov-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Nov 10, 2021) announced a 15-year offtake agreement with Velocys Renewables LLC (“Velocys”) for… Read the full press release
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts “Celebrate The Community” brand campaign video starring popular Chinese actress and singer Myolie Wu in Sheraton Mianyang HONG KONG, 2021-Nov-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today unveils its new brand campaign, “Celebrate the Community”. Sitting at the heart… Read the full press release
Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Nov-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Hotel Indigo, IHG Hotels & Resorts’ boutique hotel brand, has opened its first hotel in Serbia, Hotel Indigo Belgrade. True to the brand’s ethos, Hotel Indigo Belgrade takes its design cues from the local neighbourhood and pays homage to the city’s storied past. The capital city of… Read the full press release
Portion of profits from sale of items to benefit Emirates Airline Foundation Aircraft repurposing activity fully conducted in the UAE, through pioneering initiative to reduce landfill waste and environmental impact of deconstruction process Dubai, UAE, 2021-Nov-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Aviation fans and collectors can now place pre-orders for bespoke furniture and unique collectibles… Read the full press release
DUBAI, UAE, 2021-Nov-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates will showcase its four-class configured A380 at next week’s Dubai Airshow from the 14th to 18th November. The aircraft on display will feature the airline’s recently introduced Premium Economy Class cabin, in addition to refreshed interiors and enhancements across all cabins onboard its newest A380 aircraft. Always… Read the full press release
Casablanca, Morocco, 2021-Nov-15 — /Travel PR News/ — On November 11, 2015, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the Canadian-based luxury hospitality operator, opened its second property in Morocco. Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca has since become the only urban oasis of the White City offering the legendary Four Seasons service and experience to locals and travellers alike. Today… Read the full press release
Manchester, UK, 2021-Nov-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Following the positive news of the relaxation of travel restrictions by both UK and Tunisian Governments, Nouvelair has decided to re-launch its regular flights from Manchester. Flights initially started in July 2021 but had to be suspended shortly afterwards due to the restrictions imposed by the UK… Read the full press release
Marking 20 years of elevating culture, the brand has tapped noteworthy ‘culture shifters’ including multifaceted architect Arielle Assouline-Lichten, fashion designer Charles Harbison, graffiti artist Defer and more to honor the latest in today’s cultural landscape CHICAGO, IL, 2021-Nov-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (November 9, 2021) introduces Culture Lives Here, the… Read the full press release
First dual-branded Hyatt development in Los Angeles brings an elevated experience to the rapidly evolving LAX neighborhood CHICAGO, IL, 2021-Nov-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announces the opening of the Hyatt Place LAX / Century Blvd and Hyatt House LAX / Century Blvd, both located directly adjacent to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and with… Read the full press release
Stockholm, Sweden, 2021-Nov-11 — /Travel PR News/ — As a direct result of the US now opening to more visitors, demand for travel is rising sharply. SAS is now updating its traffic program and increasing the number of flights to and from the US. Flight bookings with SAS to the US over Christmas and New… Read the full press release
BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2021-Nov-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is set to organise the Virtual PATA Destination Marketing Forum 2021 from November 24 – 26. As destination marketing organisations (DMOs) across the globe continue to rebrand from a purely marketing organisation to embracing the importance of also being a destination… Read the full press release