Alaska Airlines launches new nonstop service between Anchorage and Salt Lake City

With addition of new route from Alaska’s largest city, our guests will enjoy nonstop service between the state of Alaska and the top 10 travel markets in the Lower 48 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2021-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines announced today (Oct. 7, 2021) the start of new nonstop service between Anchorage, our key… Read the full press release

W Hotels Worldwide announces the opening of W Nashville

Intentional Design and Neighborhood Culture Meet to Create a Social Hub Where Locals Feel at Home and Guests Feel Like Locals NASHVILLE, TN, 2021-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — There’s a new stage rising in Music City. W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International, today (OCTOBER 6, 2021) announces the opening of W Nashville. Nestled… Read the full press release

Marriott Bonvoy launches its second annual Week of Wonders featuring exceptional travel offers for members

Limited-Time Deals & The Chance to Access Extraordinary Experiences in Incredible Destinations Inspire Members to Rediscover the Wonder of Travel Week of Wonders runs from October 7-14 and features exceptional travel offers available exclusively for Marriott Bonvoy members. BETHESDA, MD, 2021-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott Bonvoy – Marriott International’s award-winning travel program –… Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of Holiday Inn Paris – CDG Airport

Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has opened Holiday Inn Paris – CDG Airport in partnership with the HPVA HOTELS group. Holiday Inn is one of the most recognized hotel brands in the world, offering a warm, welcoming, consistent, and affordable experience at… Read the full press release

CWT welcomes Cristina Scott as Head of its Financial Services

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2021-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — CWT, the Business-to-Business-for-Employees (B2B4E) travel management platform, today (5 October, 2021) announces the appointment of Cristina Scott as Head of its Financial Services unit effectively immediately. Based in Southlake, Texas, Cristina will report to Nick Vournakis, Head of the CWT Global Customer Group. Prior to her appointment,… Read the full press release

Qantas announces record breaking repatriation flight from Buenos Aires to Darwin

Sydney, Australia, 2021-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — A record breaking repatriation flight has flown 15,020 kilometres from Buenos Aires to Darwin and touched down after 17 hours and 25 minutes in the air. Since March 2020 the airline has operated hundreds of charter and repatriation flights of behalf of the Australian Government to bring… Read the full press release

Qantas in final stages of formal tender process for long-term renewal of its domestic fleet

Sydney, Australia, 2021-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas has entered the final stages of a formal tender process with aircraft and engine manufacturers for the long-term renewal of its domestic narrow-body fleet. The program, which has been flagged previously, will see more than 100 new aircraft enter the national carrier’s domestic fleet by 2034,… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways announces codeshare agreement with RwandAir

Customers of both airlines will benefit from convenient access to more than 65 global codeshare destinations RwandAir’s new Kigali – Doha nonstop flights from December will provide a seamless travel experience connecting Africa to the world Doha, Qatar, 2021-Oct-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways and RwandAir have signed a comprehensive codeshare agreement to… Read the full press release

British Airways’ A380 aircraft to re-join its fleet in November and operate its biggest schedule

British Airways’ A380 aircraft will re-join the airline’s fleet earlier than expected as US borders re-open, initially operating to Los Angeles, Miami and Dubai The airline is increasing flights to the US by adding more services to key cities including New York, with up to eight daily services by December The airline will also be… Read the full press release

George Best Belfast City Airport to recruit more than 40 individuals as demand for travel increases

Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2021-Oct-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Commercial and operational partners at George Best Belfast City Airport are seeking to recruit more than 40 individuals in response to an increasing demand for travel. With airlines such as British Airways and Aer Lingus already announcing an uplift in frequency on key routes from next… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines and Iberia Airlines announce new codeshare agreement

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2021-Oct-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines further expanded its global reach today (Oct. 5, 2021) with the announcement of a new codeshare agreement with Iberia Airlines, a fellow member of the oneworld alliance. The agreement further strengthens the existing partnership between the two airlines by providing flyers with exciting and convenient… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific’s next-generation shipment-tracking tool recognized at the 2021 IDC Future Enterprise Awards

The award recognises Cathay Pacific Cargo’s use of Internet of Things technology in its shipment-tracking too Hong Kong, China, 2021-Oct-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific has been named “Best in Future of Connectedness” at the 2021 IDC Future Enterprise Awards for its development of Ultra Track: a next-generation track-and-trace solution that applies Internet… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific welcomes the Government’s confidence in and commitment to Hong Kong’s status as a leading international aviation hub

Hong Kong, China, 2021-Oct-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific welcomes the Hong Kong SAR Government’s confidence in and commitment to Hong Kong’s status as a leading international aviation hub, as outlined in the 2021 Policy Address given today (October 6, 2021) by the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong SAR Government, Carrie Lam…. Read the full press release

Lufthansa expands flight program to popular sunny destinations even further

130 additional flights from Frankfurt and Munich Further expansion of domestic flights Cologne, Germany, 2021-Oct-07 — /Travel PR News/ — A high demand for flights to leisure destinations continues into the upcoming autumn holidays. After August, October shows the highest increase in bookings to sunny, European destinations. As a result, Lufthansa is expanding its flight… Read the full press release

Lufthansa Group is partner and pilot customer of the world’s first industrial production plant for CO2-neutral electricity-based kerosene

Lufthansa Group is partner and pilot customer of the world’s first production plant for power-to-liquid aviation fuels in Emsland, Germany Annual purchase of at least 25,000 litres agreed for at least five years Logistics companies Lufthansa Cargo and Kuehne+Nagel are among the first customers Power-to-liquid is considered as key technology for CO2-neutral flying Cologne, Germany,… Read the full press release

Lufthansa Group to expand A350 fleet to 21 aircraft

Leasing contracts signed for four Airbus A350-900 Aircraft make major contribution to even greater sustainability through 30 percent fuel and CO2 savings Deployment planned from first half of 2022 Cologne, Germany, 2021-Oct-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The Lufthansa Group is accelerating the modernization of its long-haul fleet. The Group signed leases for four state-of-the-art… Read the full press release

Oman Air voted ’Best Airline Staff in the Middle East’ at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2021

Muscat, Oman, 2021-Oct-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air has won ’Best Airline Staff in the Middle East’ at the prestigious Skytrax World Airline Awards 2021 voted for by air travellers based on their own experiences. The award was announced online this year and recognizes the commitment of Oman Air’s staff to providing their… Read the full press release

New York Hilton Midtown welcomes back guests with special event offers

Hotel welcomes back guests with Thanksgiving Day parade view packages, special event offers and opening week events NEW YORK CITY, NY, 2021-Oct-07 — /Travel PR News/ — New York Hilton Midtown, the hotel with the largest event space footprint in New York City, has reopened. The iconic 1,878-room hotel, owned by Park Hotels & Resorts, is welcoming… Read the full press release

UK CAA establishes new international consortium of eVTOL aircraft operators

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has established an international consortium of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) industry leaders and aviation experts. New international consortium of eVTOL aircraft operators announced at HeliTech Expo Members include Virgin Atlantic, Joby, Vertical Aerospace and NATS eVTOL aircraft could launch commercial operations in the UK within five years LONDON,… Read the full press release

Sunwing Travel Group announces 20 of its Blue Diamond Resorts properties have been fully integrated into Marriott International’s Autograph Collection

Toronto, ON, Canada, 2021-Oct-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Sunwing Travel Group has announced that, effective today (Oct 5, 2021), 20 of its Blue Diamond Resorts properties have been fully integrated into Marriott International’s prestigious Autograph Collection. The integration follows the monumental news earlier this year that the company’s hotel division had signed a mutual… Read the full press release

Preferred Hotels & Resorts announces 19 new member hotels have joined its global portfolio

Brand Further Expands its Global Portfolio of Distinctive Hospitality Experiences as Travel Continues to Rebound NEW YORK, NY, 2021-Oct-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts – the world’s largest independent hotel brand – is thrilled to announce the 19 new members that joined its global portfolio from June 1 through August 31, 2021. Ranging from a highly anticipated new resort opening in Big Sky,… Read the full press release

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of The St. Regis Downtown, Dubai

The Iconic Luxury Brand Brings Its Celebrated Rituals and Exquisite Experiences to This Thriving District DUBAI, UAE, 2021-Oct-07 — /Travel PR News/ — St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott International, today (OCTOBER 4, 2021) announced the opening of The St. Regis Downtown, Dubai. As the newest jewel in an exquisite global portfolio, The… Read the full press release

Sage Hotel West Perth rebrands to Holiday Inn West Perth

West Perth’s trendy Hay Street will soon be home to one of IHG’s fastest growing hotel brands as Sage Hotel West Perth rebadges to Holiday Inn West Perth on 1 November 2021. Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Oct-07 — /Travel PR News/ — West Perth’s trendy Hay Street will soon be home to one of IHG’s fastest… Read the full press release

Reto Moser appointed General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Moscow

Moscow, Russia, 2021-Oct-06 — /Travel PR News/ — An adventurous spirit, wealth of experience, gourmand’s palate and warm sense of fun are just some of the attributes Reto Moser brings to his new role as General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Moscow. Continuing a career spanning almost two decades, several continents and many countries, the Swiss native moves… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Toronto announces the appointment of Patrick Pollak as General Manager

Patrick Pollak accepts his eighth appointment with Four Seasons, leading the Hotel into its next decade of service excellence and uncompromising luxury Toronto, Canada, 2021-Oct-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Toronto introduces Patrick Pollak as General Manager as he ushers the Hotel into its exciting new chapter. Pollak joins the brand’s global flagship property from Four Seasons… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Nevis appoints Picco Alapatt as the new Executive Chef

Luxury hospitality veteran brings extensive culinary resume spanning more than twenty years Nevis, West Indies, 2021-Oct-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Nevis, the award-winning Resort consistently ranked by travellers and travel experts as one of the top resorts in the Caribbean, has named Picco Alapatt as the new Executive Chef. A 20-year luxury hospitality veteran,… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Firenze’s michelin-starred Restaurant Il Palagio reopens featuring brand new menu by Chef Paolo Lavezzini

“Della Gherardesca” tasting menu has been inspired by Tuscan flavours and seasonality Florence, Italy, 2021-Oct-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Michelin-starred Restaurant Il Palagio reopened since October 1, 2021, from Tuesday to Saturday, offers Tuscan-contemporary cuisine and a brand new selection of dishes. Upon his arrival at Four Seasons Hotel Firenze, Chef Paolo Lavezzini took a long walk… Read the full press release

Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas unveils Family Beach Pool Villas just in time for winter sun escape

Male’, Maldives, 2021-Oct-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Designed with multi-generational travel in mind and for larger group stays, Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas has launched new family-style villas just in time for travellers seeking their next winter sun escape. Setting a renewed precedent in spacious beachfront living and a welcome addition to the resort’s collection… Read the full press release

Emirates and Sabre Corporation sign new multi-year, worldwide distribution agreement

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, and SOUTHLAKE, Texas, 2021-Oct-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, one of the world’s largest international airlines, and Sabre Corporation, the leading software and technology company that powers the global travel industry, have signed a new multi-year, worldwide distribution agreement. The new agreement will provide Sabre-connected travel buyers and agencies with access to… Read the full press release

Emirates expands A380 network to 27 cities and launches special fares

Dubai, UAE, 2021-Oct-06 — /Travel PR News/ — With more destinations being added to Emirates’ A380 network, there’s no better time to rediscover your favourite cities, visit family and friends or just take a relaxing family holiday this winter. Emirates’ A380 network is expanding to 27 cities, and the airline is offering travellers the chance… Read the full press release