Aeroflot again recognized as the Best Airline in Eastern Europe at the Skytrax World Airline Awards

Moscow, Russia, 2021-Sep-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot has again been recognized as the Best Airline in Eastern Europe at the Skytrax World Airline Awards. Aeroflot scooped the title for the eighth time in a row, and for the ninth time overall. Known as the Oscars of the aviation world, the World Airline Awards… Read the full press release

Emirates to deploy A380 aircraft to an expanded list of destinations

Spurred by further easing of travel restrictions, Emirates is boosting number of destinations served by flagship aircraft to 27 by November Airline on track to restore 70% of its capacity by year-end, with the addition of more than 280,000 seats across its global network Dubai, UAE, 2021-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — In line with… Read the full press release

Emirates brings traditional sweet and savory Oktoberfest treats onboard its flights to Germany

Dubai/ Munich, 2021-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is once again delighting customers by bringing regional festive culinary traditions onboard its flights. This time, Emirates customers flying to Germany from Dubai can enjoy traditional sweet and savory Oktoberfest treats on their flights. Customers flying from Emirates’ hub in Dubai… Read the full press release

Four Seasons at Home further expands collection of luxury goods

Resort robes and wool blankets are among the new items topping wish lists this season Toronto, Canada, 2021-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Two years after launching Four Seasons at Home, leading luxury brand Four Seasons continues to turn heads in the online retail space, further expanding its collection of luxury goods designed to enhance the… Read the full press release

New Zealand’s well-known brands team up to support “Doing it for Each Other” vaccination campaign

Auckland, New Zealand, 2021-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Some of New Zealand’s most well-known brands have joined forces to boost vaccination rates among Aucklanders. Backed by Auckland Airport, the “Doing it for Each Other” campaign is being supported by The Warehouse, Spark, Torpedo7, Noel Leeming, Pullman Rotorua, Vodafone, TheMarket.com, Haier, Sky Television, 2degrees, Sofitel… Read the full press release

World Travel Awards opens voting for the World categories of its 2021 programme

London, UK, 2021-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — World Travel Awards – the global initiative to recognize and reward excellence in travel and tourism – has opened voting for the prestigious World categories of its 2021 programme. Nominees feature the winners of WTA’s regional categories (Europe, Asia, Oceania, Middle East, South America, Central America, North America, Africa,… Read the full press release

Finavia announces start of construction of Finland’s largest hotel located in the heart of Helsinki Airport

Vantaa, Finland, 2021-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — LAK Real Estate will start the construction of the largest hotel in Finland. Construction work will start in October 2021, and the hotel is expected to open right next to terminal 2 in 2024. The complex, operated by Nordic Choice Hotels, will provide a total of more… Read the full press release

Wizz Air launches four new routes from North Macedonia to Italy, Germany and Denmark

Wizz Air adds four new routes from North Macedonia to Italy, Germany and Denmark

Budapest, Hungary, 2021-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest growing airline, announces today four new routes from North Macedonia to Italy, Germany and Denmark – Skopje to Bologna and Turin– Italy, Skopje to Billund – Denmark, and Ohrid to Friedrichshafen, Germany. The first flights to all destinations will depart in December 2021…. Read the full press release

flydubai becomes the first UAE airline to provide direct air links to the Slovenian capital

The Dubai-based carrier becomes the first UAE airline to provide direct air links to the Slovenian capital from 24 September with three flights a week • The airline grows its operations in Europe to 20 points in 17 countries Dubai, UAE, 2021-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, became the first airline… Read the full press release

Operational milestone: Emirates SkyCargo transports more than 400 million kilos of pharmaceuticals in the last 5 years

More than 400 million kilos (400,000 tonnes) of pharma transported in the last 5 years by Emirates SkyCargo Carrier announces transport of more than 250 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines to more than 75 destinations through Dubai Dubai, UAE, 2021-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates SkyCargo, the global leader in the air transport of… Read the full press release

Deutsche Hospitality upgrades services to meet the needs of Chinese-speaking guests

Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2021-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Deutsche Hospitality will introduce a service upgrade on 1 October 2021 in the form of its China Selection 2.0 initiative. Chinese guests will be able to expect more comprehensive services and greater personalisation in future. Deutsche Hospitality’s aim is to work with its shareholder Huazhu… Read the full press release

Air Canada announces resumption of non-stop flights to and from Delhi

Flights from India to Air Canada’s Toronto and Vancouver hubs restarts Eventual service from all three Canadian hubs planned MONTREAL, CANADA, 2021-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada announced today (Sept. 27, 2021) the resumption of its non-stop flights to and from Delhi, India, following the lifting of the Government of Canada restrictions on non-stop flights from India. The airline’s flights… Read the full press release

Silversea Cruises inspires travellers to rediscover the world through its first international television commercial

Iconic photographer Steve McCurry stars as the commercial’s protagonist, channelling the curiosity of Silversea’s guests Miami, FL, 2021-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Leading ultra-luxury cruise line Silversea Cruises has launched its first international television commercial, inspiring curious travellers to rediscover the world. Part of an integrated, multi-channel advertising campaign that includes print, digital, and social… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport welcomes KLM and Air France to its new £1bn ‘super-terminal’

KLM and Air France will both operate from Terminal Two starting on Tuesday (28th September) Manchester favourites San Carlo and Pot Kettle Black will also open airport branches on Thursday (30th September) and next Monday (4th October) respectively More than a dozen airlines now operating from new-look terminal, which opened its doors in July Manchester, UK, 2021-Sep-28 —… Read the full press release

Blue Islands launches direct services to Dublin and Norwich for Summer 22

St. Peter Port, Guernsey, 2021-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Blue Islands has today (24 Sep 2021) announced new direct services to Dublin and Norwich next summer as the local airline further boosts connectivity to and from Jersey. Flights to Dublin and Norwich are available to book now. Rob Veron, CEO Blue Islands said, “As… Read the full press release

SAS increases number of flights from Stockholm and Oslo to New York

Stockholm, Sweden, 2021-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — As demand for both leisure and business travel to the United States increases, SAS expands the number of flights from Stockholm and Oslo to New York. New York will be served with daily flights from Stockholm as well as with 4 weekly flights from Oslo, in addition… Read the full press release

Swissport names Iván Nash Vila as Chief Financial Officer

Zurich, Switzerland, 2021-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport has appointed Iván Nash Vila as Chief Financial Officer and member of the Executive Leadership Team. With the appointment and the recent nomination of Christopher Rayner as the company’s Chief HR Officer, Swissport completes the renewal of its Executive Leadership Team following its new shareholder structure…. Read the full press release

Priceline shares advantages of booking travel right now and top five U.S. cities where you can get the most value for your money

Save Big with Package Bookings in Major U.S. Cities Such as Phoenix, San Francisco and Seattle NORWALK, Conn., 2021-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Major U.S. cities are experiencing a revival in visitors and activity right now. This is an especially exciting development because the flexibility of remote work means that many people are less limited in… Read the full press release

Jumeirah Group reveals Inside Burj Al Arab hotel tour

Dubai, UAE, 2021-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Jumeirah Group is delighted to reveal its brand-new hotel tour, Inside Burj Al Arab, a one-of-a-kind immersive experience that will allow UAE residents and tourists to finally discover the most prestigious and inaccessible spaces inside Burj Al Arab Jumeirah. The 90-minute butler-guided tour will take guests on… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces the opening of all-inclusive family-friendly Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun

The new all-inclusive resort delivers an effortless stay for guests of all ages CHICAGO, IL, 2021-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) and Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. (NASDAQ: PLYA) today (September 22, 2021) announced the opening of Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun, an all-inclusive family-friendly resort. Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun is the newest addition to… Read the full press release

Hyatt Announces Pricing of Public Offering of 7,000,000 Shares of Common Stock

CHICAGO, IL, 2021-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (“Hyatt” or the “Company”) (NYSE: H), a leading global hospitality company, announced today (September 22, 2021) the pricing of its underwritten registered public offering of 7,000,000 shares of its Class A common stock at a public offering price of $74.50 per share.   The underwriters… Read the full press release

Finnair and Turkish Airlines announce codeshare agreement

Vantaa, Finland, 2021-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Finnair and Turkish Airlines today (SEPTEMBER 23, 2021) announced a codeshare agreement that brings more choice to the airline’s customers. Starting September 29, the Finnair AY code will be added to Turkish Airlines route between Helsinki and Istanbul, and from Istanbul to Athens, Sofia, Thessaloniki, Amman, Sharm… Read the full press release

Finnair announces appointed Shareholders’ Nomination Board members

Vantaa, Finland, 2021-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The following persons have been appointed to Finnair’s Shareholders’ Nomination Board: Minna Pajumaa, Senior Financial Counsellor of the Ownership Steering Department in the Prime Minister’s Office of Finland; Timo Sallinen, Senior Vice President, Investments, Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Company; and Esko Torsti, Head of Cross Asset Allocation,… Read the full press release

Accor joins Sustainable Hospitality Alliance

Paris, France, 2021-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Accor, a world leading hospitality group with more than 5,200 properties and 10,000 food and beverage venues throughout 110 countries, today (September 21, 2021) joins the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, a global organisation that brings together engaged hospitality companies and uses the industry’s collective power to address and… Read the full press release

SFO’s two newest AirTrain stations earned “Gold” certification from LEED program

New stations constructed for Grand Hyatt at SFO and Long-Term Parking SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2021-Sep-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced that its two newest AirTrain stations, constructed at the Grand Hyatt at SFO and Long-Term Parking, have earned “Gold” certification from the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design… Read the full press release

SFO signs “Clean Skies for Tomorrow” statement accelerating supply and use of sustainable aviation fuel

Airport joins 60 aviation companies worldwide to advance the use of sustainable aviation fuel SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2021-Sep-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) today (September 22, 2021) announced that it has joined 60 aviation companies around the world in the signing of a “Clean Skies for Tomorrow” statement to… Read the full press release

New Sheetz gas station and store to open at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

New Service Station Coming to Airport to Serve Passengers, Local Community BALTIMORE, MARYLAND, 2021-Sep-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The Maryland Board of Public Works approved a sublease last week that will lead to the development of a new Sheetz gas station and store at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. The unanimous board vote included… Read the full press release

Gatwick Airport announces ‘Learn Live’ programme to kick off at local schools

London, UK, 2021-Sep-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick Airport has announced its popular ‘Learn Live’ programme aimed at local schools will begin again this month, as it kicks off a series of five broadcasts across engineering, IT, data analysis, construction and forecasting. The online broadcasts are designed to inspire local children to consider airport careers,… Read the full press release

Munich Airport traffic steadily rising since summer months

Passenger numbers at the airport have been rising steadily for months Promise of strong growth as US opens its borders to foreign visitors Jost Lammers: “We are bringing momentum back to Munich as a premium hub” COLOGNE, Germany, 2021-Sep-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Traffic at Munich Airport has risen steadily since the beginning of… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport to develop its sustainability initiatives as part of STARGATE project

Budapest, Hungary, 2021-Sep-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Budapest Airport is a member of the consortium which won nearly 25 million euros of support from the European Commission, as part of a sustainability project called STARGATE. As part of the project, Budapest Airport can implement developments to a value of 1.53 million euros, 70% of… Read the full press release