Lisbon, Portugal, 2021-Oct-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Frederic comes from Qatar Airways, went through Air France and has over 25 years of management experience in the aviation sector. Frederic Gossot is TAP’s new senior director of sales and distribution. A French national, the new head of the Portuguese air carrier has more than 25… Read the full press release
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Riu Creole and Riu Le Morne, Mauritius reopen doors to international customers
RIU’s hotel complex in Mauritius, which includes the Riu Creole and Riu Le Morne, is reopening its doors to international customers after having been closed for over 18 months Berlin, Germany, 2021-Oct-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The reopening of this hotel complex in Mauritius, which was RIU’s first in the Indian Ocean, means great… Read the full press release
“Stay, Dine and See Macao” local tours operation resumes 23 October
Macao, China, 2021-Oct-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Owing to the pandemic situation, local tours under the “Stay, Dine and See Macao” project were suspended from 25 September to 22 October. As the pandemic situation moves towards stability in Macao, operation of the local tours will resume from this Saturday (23 October) onwards. Interested individuals… Read the full press release
MGTO reopens Macao Grand Prix Museum
Macao, China, 2021-Oct-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The Macao Grand Prix Museum under the management of Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) reopens to the public from today (20 October) onwards. The Museum also resumes free guided service and accepts group visit applications again. Residents and visitors are welcome to visit the Museum. In compliance… Read the full press release
Emirates recognized with four awards at the World Travel Awards 2021
Dubai, UAE, 2021-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has been recognized as the Middle East’s Leading Airline in four key categories at this year’s World Travel Awards 2021: Leading Airline First Class; Leading Airline – Brand; Leading Airline Lounge – Business Class and Leading Airline Rewards Programme for its Skywards programme. The awards for… Read the full press release
Emirates launches Business Rewards incentive at Expo 2020 Dubai
Entrepreneurs can fast track their Business Rewards with 25% bonus points during Expo 2020 Dubai SMEs to reap rewards when visiting Dubai during largest World Expo ever to be held; ideal platform for wealth of business prospects and networking opportunities to support growth of SMEs Dubai, UAE, 2021-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — As Premier Partner… Read the full press release
Emirates reveals its T20 World Cup themed A380 livery
Dubai, UAE, 2021-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Building on the excitement and fervour for the return of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Emirates has revealed its own themed A380 livery, just in time for today’s kick off of one of the most hotly anticipated events in the world of sport, taking place for… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown appoints Eric Smith as Spa Director
Seasoned director will elevate wellness experiences for the mind, body and soul New York, USA, 2021-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown, the award-winning destination hotel in Manhattan’s TriBeCa neighbourhood, has appointed Eric Smith to the position of Spa Director. A nearly two-decade veteran of the luxury spa industry, Smith brings a refreshed… Read the full press release
VisitBritain research reveals importance of football in driving inbound tourism
London, UK, 2021-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — New research from national tourism agency VisitBritain demonstrates the increasing importance of football in driving inbound tourism to the UK and in boosting visitor spending. Its ‘Football Tourism in the UK’ report published today shows that overseas visitors who went to a football match spent £1.4 billion across the… Read the full press release
World Travel Awards unveiled its Latin America 2021 winners
London, UK, 2021-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — World Travel Awards – the leading authority that recognises and rewards excellence in travel and tourism – has unveiled its Latin America 2021 winners. Winners include Argentina, which claimed ‘South America’s Leading Destination’. Chile – with its dazzling array of natural wonders – was voted ‘South America’s Leading Adventure… Read the full press release
World Travel Awards revealed its Asia and Oceania 2021 winners
London, UK, 2021-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — World Travel Awards – the leading authority that recognises and rewards excellence in travel and tourism – has revealed its Asia and Oceania 2021 winners to coincide with its Asia and Oceania 2021 Winners Day. Winners include Vietnam, which emerged from a tough field to take ‘Asia’s Leading Destination’,… Read the full press release
World Travel Awards: Dubai voted ‘Middle East’s Leading Destination’
London, UK, 2021-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — World Travel Awards – the leading authority that recognises and rewards excellence in travel and tourism – has revealed its Middle East 2021 winners to coincide with its Middle East Winners Day. Dubai, currently flourishing in the spotlight as host of Expo 2020, was voted ‘Middle East’s Leading Destination’,… Read the full press release
Anantara Hotels, Resorts and Spas ready to welcome fully vaccinated international guests back to Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand, 2021-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — After border closures for almost 18 months, Anantara Hotels, Resorts and Spas is ready to welcome international guests back to Thailand following the announcement that fully vaccinated visitors from low-risk countries can travel quarantine-free to the Kingdom from November 1st. Set to grow over the coming days,… Read the full press release
Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas announces the opening of Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel
Bangkok, Thailand, 2021-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas announces the addition of Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel to its portfolio, marking the brand’s debut in Italy. The addition of this historic property, which is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, heralds the continued growth of Anantara’s European footprint…. Read the full press release
Bangkok Airways resumes direct service between Phuket and Hat Yai
Bangkok, Thailand, 2021-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Starting from 31 October 2021 onwards, Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited will resume its direct service between Phuket and Hat Yai, offering 1 flight daily. In addition to that, the airline will re-open its passenger lounges at Suvarnabhumi airport, Chiang Mai airport, Phuket airport and Samui airport… Read the full press release
flydubai launches flights between Dubai and Soha, Oman
Flights will start on 04 November and will operate twice a week Dubai, UAE, 2021-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, announced today (October 19, 2021) the start of flights to Sohar in Oman becoming the first airline to operate this route from Dubai. This is the carrier’s third destination in the… Read the full press release
Ryanair to operate twice weekly services from Edinburgh to Marrakesh
DUBLIN, Ireland, 2021-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (19th Oct) announced a new route – Edinburgh to Marrakesh, operating twice weekly from 18th December. As travel recovers to pre-Covid levels, Ryanair’s growth continues to lead traffic and tourism recovery across Europe. To celebrate, Ryanair has launched a £19.99 seat sale for travel… Read the full press release
Ryanair announces new two weekly flights between Manchester and Lviv
DUBLIN, Ireland, 2021-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (19th Oct) announced a new route – Manchester to Lviv, operating two weekly flights from 5th November. As travel recovers to pre-Covid levels, Ryanair’s growth continues to lead traffic and tourism recovery across Europe. To celebrate, Ryanair has launched a £19.99 seat sale for… Read the full press release
AGS Airports reaffirms commitment to the Slave-Free Alliance
Aberdeen, UK, 2021-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — AGS Airports, which owns and manages Aberdeen International, Glasgow and Southampton airports, has marked Anti-Slavery Week by reaffirming its commitment to the Slave-Free Alliance, a social enterprise that works with businesses to address the growing issue of modern slavery. The Slave-Free Alliance is part of Hope for… Read the full press release
Radisson Hotel Group is the world’s first hotel group to make all meetings and events carbon negative
Brussels, Belgium, 2021-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group is proud to be the world’s first hotel group to make all meetings and events across 400+ hotels in its EMEA portfolio carbon negative. For every event taking place at its participating hotels, Radisson Hotel Group will offset double the carbon footprint, to ensure… Read the full press release
Silversea Cruises launches new wellness programme, Otium on new ship Silver Dawn
Leading ultra-luxury cruise line Silversea unveils a pioneering wellness programme for new ship Silver Dawn. Inspired by the ancient Roman lifestyle, Otium is a unique innovation that will extend from guests’ suites to the spa and beyond, focusing on indulgence, pampering, and pleasure. Monaco, 2021-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Leading ultra-luxury cruise line Silversea… Read the full press release
Jumeirah Group’s Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project announces milestone with the release of 14 endangered turtles
Dubai, UAE, 2021-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Jumeirah Group’s Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project has today ( 19th October 2021) released a batch of 14 endangered Green, Hawksbill and Loggerhead sea turtles from its Jumeirah Al Naseem beach. Under the watchful eye of the Group’s Marine Specialists including Director of Aquarium at Burj Al Arab… Read the full press release
Club Wyndham partners with Hallmark Channel for the Countdown to Christmas Holiday Suites
Hallmark Channel fans can experience the magic of Countdown to Christmas in themed suites at Club Wyndham resorts in New York City, Nashville and Vail from November 12 – January 1 ORLANDO, Fla., 2021-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — For years, Countdown to Christmas viewers have dreamed of living inside a Hallmark Channel holiday movie – and now,… Read the full press release
Ted Colbert, president and CEO of Boeing Global Services named Black Engineer of the Year
WASHINGTON, DC, USA, 2021-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Ted Colbert, president and CEO of Boeing Global Services, has been named Black Engineer of the Year (BEYA) for 2022 by U.S. Black Engineer & Information Technology magazine. The award, the highest honor in the long-running program, recognizes a public or private sector leader who has… Read the full press release
Manchester Airports Group partners with CarbonClick to offer passengers ability to offset carbon emissions from their flights
Passengers at Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports can now offset carbon emissions from flights they take to any destination, with any airline via an easy online process Offsetting will fund the development of new woodland in the Lake District and carbon-reduction projects in Ghana and Nigeria MAG has been ranked the number one… Read the full press release
Hyatt announces the opening of Hyatt Centric Downtown Sacramento
The 172-key lifestyle hotel’s design celebrates the location’s storied past while appealing to today’s savvy traveler SACRAMENTO, Calif., 2021-Oct-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt and Presidio Companies announced today (October 18, 2021) the opening of Hyatt Centric Downtown Sacramento, a new lifestyle hotel designed for travelers with an adventurous spirit looking for an experience… Read the full press release
2022 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame opens for nominations
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., 2021-Oct-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism Sec. Stacy Hurst announced the opening of nominations for the 2022 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame, a program of Arkansas Heritage. Now in its sixth year, the program celebrates Arkansas’s unique culinary heritage. “Food is a compelling piece of… Read the full press release
Momosan restaurant opens in Hub Hall at the Hub on Causeway in Boston
The Iron Chef’s popular ramen & sake concept is located in Boston’s bustling transportation and entertainment district at the Hub on Causeway Boston, Massachusetts, 2021-Oct-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Delaware North, Patina Restaurant Group and Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto — a Japanese master chef known for his innovative and signature culinary style — celebrated… Read the full press release
San Francisco International Airport joins commitment to get aviation industry to net-zero emissions by 2050
Airport backs strategy to replace with sustainable aviation fuel and alternate propulsion aircraft SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2021-Oct-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) today (October 14, 2021) announced that it has joined over two dozen aviation companies around the world backing a bold new aviation transition strategy drafted by the… Read the full press release
easyJet launches competition to challenge children to design a zero-emission passenger plane
easyJet is launching an initiative to inspire younger generations to get thinking about sustainable air travel by designing a zero-emission passenger plane The airline is partnering with world-leading aircraft manufacturer Airbus, zero-emission technology start-up Wright Electric, and world-renowned designer Frank Stephenson, known for his recent innovative work on designs for electric flying taxis, to launch the… Read the full press release