The 62-room extended stay hotel located in upmarket Sandton, Johannesburg marks the debut of the Hyatt House brand in Africa Chicago, IL, 2021-Nov-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (November 2, 2021), Hyatt House Johannesburg Sandton celebrated its opening, marking the debut of the Hyatt House brand in Africa, while expanding the brand’s footprint globally… Read the full press release
Well Positioned to Capture Significant and Growing Leisure Travel Demand with Enhanced End-to-End Offerings and an Increasingly Diversified Portfolio Reaffirms Expanded Asset Sale Commitment to Generate an Additional $2 Billion of Proceeds by End of 2024 Fully Completes Existing Commitment CHICAGO, IL, 2021-Nov-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (November… Read the full press release
Stockholm, Sweden, 2021-Nov-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Vattenfall, SAS, Shell and LanzaTech will together investigate the production of the world’s first synthetic sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using the LanzaJet[TM] “Alcohol to Jet” technology on a large scale in Sweden. Instead of using virgin fossil material in the production process, the synthetic SAF will be… Read the full press release
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2021-Nov-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines announces today (Nov. 2, 2021) a further codeshare expansion with our long-time European partner British Airways, a fellow member of the oneworld alliance. This expansion includes 16 additional markets, connecting Alaska’s network beyond Seattle, San Francisco and Los Angeles to British Airways’ nonstop service from London Heathrow. Since joining oneworld earlier this… Read the full press release
Alaska launches the U.S. industry’s first water service free of single-use plastic bottles and plastic cups; introduces paper cups and main cabin expansion of Boxed Water cartons SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2021-Nov-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines’ inflight water service is getting a planet-friendly upgrade. Starting tomorrow, the airline is trading plastic water bottles for… Read the full press release
Immersive Design, Local Culture and Eclectic Dining Take the Stage in China’s Electrifying Underground Music Destination XIAMEN, CHINA, 2021-Nov-04 — /Travel PR News/ — W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today (NOVEMBER 2, 2021) announces the opening of W Xiamen. Owned by Powerlong Group, the hotel is set… Read the full press release
Momentum for one of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ fastest growing brands continues in second half of 2021 Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Nov-04 — /Travel PR News/ — One of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ (IHG) newest and fastest-growing brands, avid hotels, recently announced its 45th new hotel in Macon, Georgia – the latest in a streak of several openings. avid… Read the full press release
New Luxury & Lifestyle collection brand offers hotel owners of world-class independent hotels opportunity to tap IHG’s global scale Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Nov-04 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has launched franchise sales in the United States for its newest brand – VignetteTM Collection – providing an opportunity for independent… Read the full press release
The World’s Best Airline has teamed up with the World’s Best Airport in an unprecedented move to make one lucky passenger a millionaire, with stunning prizes for other winners DOHA, Qatar, 2021-Nov-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The new ‘Fly and Win’ campaign from Qatar Airways and Hamad International Airport, will offer passengers flying with… Read the full press release
Customers can enjoy seamless connections to over 90 destinations Dubai, UAE, 2021-Nov-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates and TAP Air Portugal are further expanding their existing codeshare arrangement by adding 23 more destinations to the partnership from 2 November. This brings the total number of destinations where customers can enjoy seamless connectivity to over… Read the full press release
To mark the festival of lights, Emirates will be offering customers traditional sweets on-board all flights to/from India from 2nd November until 6th November Dubai, UAE, 2021-Nov-03 — /Travel PR News/ — In celebration of Diwali, Emirates will be offering customers festive treats on-board all flights to India from 2nd to 6th November. Customers travelling to/from Ahmedabad,… Read the full press release
DUBAI, UAE, 2021-Nov-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates Group Security, the industry leader in aviation security services in the UAE, has been awarded one of the highest accolades in the region for business excellence, the Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award (SKEA). Emirates Group Security’s clear demonstration of excellence through strong industry leadership, positive performance, giving… Read the full press release
Signs contract with UAE-based specialist Falcon Aircraft Recycling to save most of its retired aircraft from landfill via a pioneering upcycling and recycling programme Iconic 1st generation A380 onboard bar and other cabin features to be transformed into bespoke furniture, plus a range of aviation memorabilia and retail items which will be released for sale in… Read the full press release
Airline extends African network to 21 cities Dubai, UAE, 2021-Nov-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has announced that it will reintroduce flights to Algiers, Algeria from 9 November. Flights from Dubai to Algiers will operate twice a week. The resumption of flights to Algiers boosts Emirates’ African network to 21 destinations, and represents a full restoration… Read the full press release
Head Bartender Shawn is set to build on the bar’s award-winning legacy, adeptly supported by Assistant Bar Manager Julian who has been an integral part of the team since preopening Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2021-Nov-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Bar Trigona at Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur is delighted to welcome new Head Bartender Shadrach Shan, better known as Shawn…. Read the full press release
November’s month-long festival at Sintoho and Dai Forni sets the stage for unforgettable dining memories courtesy of the creative flair of new Executive Chef Thierry Papillier Kuwait City, Kuwait, 2021-Nov-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya invites the knowledgeable dining community of Kuwait to celebrate truffle season at its signature restaurants this… Read the full press release
Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru, Republic of Maldives, 2021-Nov-03 — /Travel PR News/ — In a story of people and their intention – merging inspiration and empowerment – two Michelin-starred Italian chef and culinary artist Gaetano Trovato will be working exclusively with Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru to mentor and inspire the next generation of global… Read the full press release
Anguilla, West Indies, 2021-Nov-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Emmanuel Calderon joins Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla as Executive Chef. Bringing a lifetime of culinary passion to the role, Calderon will oversee the Resort’s four dining outlets, in-room dining, catering and Residential offerings. Growing up on the Mexican peninsula of Yucatan, Chef Manu discovered his passion for… Read the full press release
SITA will be making part of this solution available free of charge to government agencies to address the mounting challenge around health documentation London, UK, 2021-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (1 Nov, 2021), SITA announced that to support the recovery of the travel industry, it will make its Digital Travel Declaration solution –… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, IL, 2021-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (Nov. 1, 2021), in observance of Native American Heritage Month in the U.S., Boeing [NYSE: BA] announced a $1.8 million donation to organizations supporting Indigenous communities in the U.S. The investment package will fund 22 programs working to improve access to clean water, provide resources for those… Read the full press release
The transport of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) direct from production plant to Manchester Airport via existing pipeline will be a first for the UK Fulcrum BioEnergy Limited UK is developing a new SAF refinery at Stanlow called Fulcrum NorthPoint The SAF development could create 100s of green jobs in the North West during its construction… Read the full press release
From 8th November the USA is set to open for British passengers First flights from Manchester since the pandemic are set to depart to New York and Orlando on the same day with Virgin Atlantic Services to Houston and Atlanta are also set to return over the coming months with several airlines Three million people from… Read the full press release
The 62-room historic urban gem marks the first Hyatt hotel in the city of Florence CHICAGO, IL, 2021-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (November 1, 2021) the opening of IL Tornabuoni Hotel in Florence. The luxurious 62-bedroom Renaissance-inspired former palace signifies the debut of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt… Read the full press release
Guests are welcomed to the new Thompson Central Park New York, offering contemporary luxury stays with sophisticated flair steps from Midtown’s main attractions CHICAGO, IL, 2021-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (November 1, 2021) the opening of Thompson Central Park New York from award-winning lifestyle hospitality brand, Thompson Hotels. Located… Read the full press release
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA, 2021-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Delaware North, a global hospitality and entertainment company with significant operations in Australia for more than 30 years, has been appointed the hospitality services provider for the historic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The seven-year contract with stadium operator Melbourne Cricket Club is set to begin in April… Read the full press release
Aer Lingus loyalty programme celebrates its 5th Birthday AerClub has over 1.5m members across the globe To celebrate AerClub are rewarding members with 25% off Avios on the Aer Lingus app and on Aerlingus.com, as well as a chance to win exciting prizes Join for free today Dublin, Ireland, 2021-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ —… Read the full press release
London, UK, 2021-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is continuing with the roll out of its newest business class seat, Club Suite, as it continues to retrofit the seat across its Boeing 777 fleet, with the roll out expected to be completed by the end of 2022. The airline already has retrofitted a… Read the full press release
The move sees the debut of the airline’s famous QSuite on the route Connecting passengers to more than 140 destinations via its award-winning hub at HIA, Qatar Airways secured the world’s first 5-Star Airline Safety Rating by Skytrax for Covid management DOHA, Qatar, 2021-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways’ first flight to Sheremetyevo… Read the full press release
Since 2017, more than 8.3 million passengers have enjoyed seamless connectivity across joint network More than 8.4 million Emirates Skywards members have earned 133 billion Skywards Miles through the Emirates and flydubai partnership. Dubai, UAE, 2021-Oct-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates and flydubai mark four years of strategic partnership. The Dubai-based airlines joined hands in… Read the full press release
Daily flights to Sydney from 2 November on Boeing 777-300ER; Iconic A380 to operate route from 1 December, offering close to 50% additional capacity to serve pent up demand Emirates services to Australia open to fully vaccinated passengers who can enjoy quarantine- free travel to Sydney and Melbourne; flights to two points to operate at… Read the full press release