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Jumeirah Group opens doors to its exquisite Mallorcan clifftop retreat, Jumeirah Port Soller Hotel & Spa

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Mallorca, Spain, 2021-Jun-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Jumeirah Group will open the doors to its exquisite Mallorcan clifftop retreat, Jumeirah Port Soller Hotel & Spa from 10 June 2021, inviting guests to make up for months of missed vacation opportunities with a sun-soaked Mediterranean summer to remember. Set high above Port Soller overlooking the picturesque fishing… Read the full press release

CVG welcomes Allegiant’s new nonstop route to Key West, Florida

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CINCINNATI, Ohio, 2021-Jun-10 — /Travel PR News/ —Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today (June 9, 2021) begins a new nonstop route to Key West, Fla. via Key West International Airport (EYW) from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). To celebrate, the company is offering one-way fares on the new route as low as $73.* “Key West is one… Read the full press release

SAS reopens direct route between Japan and Scandinavia

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Stockholm, Sweden, 2021-Jun-10 — /Travel PR News/ — SAS will reopen the direct route between Japan and Scandinavia starting in July. The first departure from Copenhagen will take off on Saturday, July 10, with a return flight from Tokyo, Haneda Airport, on Monday, July 12. The route will be operated twice a week, with departures on Wednesdays… Read the full press release

UNWTO announces new dates for the 6th UNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism

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The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Basque Culinary Center (BCC), VISITFLANDERS and the city of Bruges have announced new dates for the 6th UNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism. Madrid, Spain, 2021-Jun-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Held under the theme ‘Gastronomy Tourism: Promoting Rural Tourism and Regional Development’, the Forum will take place 31 October –… Read the full press release

OpenTable launched new video series called “Restaurants on the Rebound”

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New Video Series Shares How Four Incredible Restaurants Pivoted, Got Creative and Bounced Back Against All Odds SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2021-Jun-10 — /Travel PR News/ — For restaurants, it’s been a year of endless pivots, dogged determination, and creative problem solving. To help shine a spotlight on the unique challenges that restaurants have faced since… Read the full press release

British Airways provides customers access to discounted Covid-19 PCR tests in the comfort of their own home

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British Airways adds Wren Healthcare to list of Covid-19 discounted testing providers for customers on ba.com, offering at home tests administered by a specialist Airline’s customers have access to Covid-19 tests through a wide range of providers starting from £33 for antigen and £40.41 for PCR Customers can select from different test types to suit needs… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways partners with significant Russian-based entities at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF)

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SPIEF is organised by Roscongress Foundation and convenes individuals from leading Russian and international companies, political figures, and business leaders from around the world Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, H.E. Mr. Akbar Al Baker met several opinion and industry leaders including the Governor of St. Petersburg Mr. Alexander Beglov, further strengthening the airline’s position in… Read the full press release

New Hudson Nonstop store opens at Chicago Midway International Airport

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Second Hudson Nonstop Opening Accelerates Hudson’s Entrance Into Contactless, DigitallyPowered Stores East Rutherford, N.J., 2021-Jun-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Hudson, a Dufry company and travel experience leader with more than 1,000 stores in airports, commuter hubs, landmarks and tourist destinations across North America, today (06/08/2021) celebrates the highly anticipated opening of its new Hudson… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport welcomes Singapore Airlines’ resumption of its nonstop Manchester-Singapore route

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First flight launches 17 July Three weekly departures on the A350-900 aircraft Manchester, UK, 2021-Jun-09 — /Travel PR News/ — A week after the Airline celebrated its 50th anniversary of flying from the UK, Singapore Airlines (SIA) is delighted to announce the return of its nonstop Manchester-Singapore route, beginning on 17th July 2021. Initially, the flight will operate three times… Read the full press release

7Pines Resort Ibiza, part of Destination by Hyatt opens its doors to guests

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The opening marks the debut of the Destination by Hyatt brand in Europe and Hyatt’s first hotel in Ibiza CHICAGO, IL, 2021-Jun-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) announced today (June 8, 2021) the opening of 7Pines Resort Ibiza, part of Destination by Hyatt. The 185-all-suite luxury clifftop resort welcomes guests to one… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces an increase to its 2021 net rooms growth outlook

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Recent transactions demonstrate capital strategy progress CHICAGO, IL, 2021-Jun-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (“Hyatt” or the “Company”) (NYSE:H) today (June 8, 2021) announced an increase to its 2021 net rooms growth outlook and the completion of two transactions as part of its ongoing capital strategy. Details are as follows: On June… Read the full press release

Edmonton International Airport launches new manufacturing facility to support Canadian food innovators

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Manufacturing centre to address gaps, help local, small businesses  Edmonton, AB, 2021-Jun-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Edmonton International Airport (EIA) is launching a new manufacturing facility to help emerging Canadian food innovators access new national and global markets by filling a regional gap in food manufacturing. With a federal investment of $550,000 through Western… Read the full press release

All Nippon Airways to operate cargo freighters connecting Hangzhou and Tokyo

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In response to increased demand, ANA will employ Boeing 767 freighter to connect Hangzhou and Tokyo in June. TOKYO, JAPAN, 2021-Jun-09 — /Travel PR News/ — All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest and 5-Star airline for eight consecutive years, will operate cargo freighters connecting Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) and Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)… Read the full press release

Lufthansa began vaccinating employees in Germany

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Initially up to 2,000 weekly vaccinations Michael Niggemann: “Lufthansa employees make important contribution to society.” Crews and employees with personal customer contact receive vaccination offer first Cologne, Germany, 2021-Jun-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Lufthansa today (07.06.2021) began vaccinating the first employees in Germany. In the first week, 2,000 vaccine doses will be available and… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines expects further growth in bookings following eased travel regulations and rising vaccination rates

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CCO Michael Trestl: “Eased travel regulations and rising vaccination rates have quadrupled our bookings” Greece, Spain and Italy among the most popular destinations Austrian Airlines continues to offer full flexibility in rebooking and security Vienna, Austria, 2021-Jun-09 — /Travel PR News/ — With a rising vaccination rate and easings of entry regulations in many European… Read the full press release

Emirates resumes services between Dubai and Nice and Lyon

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Airline will resume services to Nice and Lyon, serving each gateway with four weekly flights Ease in entry requirements means fully vaccinated UAE citizens and residents can expect quarantine free travel to France from tomorrow Dubai, UAE, 2021-Jun-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates will resume flights from Dubai to Nice from 2 July and… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC marks the 41st anniversary of the Race to Beat Cancer

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Washington, DC, U.S.A., 2021-Jun-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC will begin celebrating the 41st anniversary of Race to Beat Cancer with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and Global Wellness Day to benefit MedStar Washington Hospital Center’s Washington Cancer Institute. A core part of Four Seasons history is the inspiring story of Terry Fox and his legacy… Read the full press release

Heathrow Airport Holdings Limited welcomes Joan MacNaughton to its Board

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London, UK, 2021-Jun-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Heathrow Airport Holdings Limited has appointed Joan MacNaughton to its Board as a Non-Executive Director. Ms MacNaughton will bring a wealth of board experience in industry, government, academia and the third sector to the leadership team of Heathrow and at a critical time in its history. As… Read the full press release

dnata partners with Kale Logistics Solutions to transform CALOGI into a next-generation e-commerce platform for the cargo community in the UAE

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Dubai, UAE, 2021-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has partnered with Kale Logistics Solutions to develop a next-generation e-commerce platform for the cargo community in the UAE. The partnership will see the two companies take dnata’s existing platform, CALOGI to a new level to provide best-in-class, one-stop services,… Read the full press release

Leonardo Di Clemente appointed new Executive Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay

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20-year Four Seasons culinary veteran and Italian maestro embarks on a new journey in the Middle East Bahrain Bay, Bahrain, 2021-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay announces the appointment of Leonardo Di Clemente as the new Executive Chef. Following his tenure of two decades with Four Seasons properties across the globe, seasoned Chef Di… Read the full press release

Comfort Hotels launches summer sweepstakes to marks its 40th anniversary

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Iconic Brand Marks Anniversary with Sweepstakes for Travelers ROCKVILLE, Md., 2021-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — In celebration of Comfort Hotels’ 40th anniversary, the iconic upper midscale brand of Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) recently launched its summer sweepstakes in which new and loyal guests have a chance to win one of 40 prizes of 40,000 Choice… Read the full press release

SITA’s ONAIR provides highly personalized internet connectivity to Corsair loyalty program members

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Travelers will be offered personalized plans based on loyalty program tier and class of travel. Paris, France, 2021-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — French long-haul airline Corsair is offering members of its loyalty program, Le Club Corsair, flying aboard the airline’s new Airbus A330neo fleet, a highly personalized internet connectivity package based on their tier… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean announces sailings from Florida and Texas in July and August

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Freedom of the Seas to Kick Off the Cruise Line’s Return by Fourth of July, before a Full-fleet Return by Year’s End  MIAMI, FL, 2021-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelers can once again mark their calendars and set their sights on a summer full of long-awaited cruise vacations. Building on the excitement of its upcoming return to Alaska, Royal Caribbean International has… Read the full press release

American Airlines and Hyatt provide Morehouse School of Medicine graduates with complimentary Executive Platinum elite status

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CHICAGO, IL, 2021-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Graduates from the classes of 2020 and 2021 from Morehouse School of Medicine received more than their degrees when they walked across the stage at the 37th Commencement Exercises on May 15. With a shared focus on celebrating the diversity of their workforces, travelers, guests, and communities,… Read the full press release

UNWTO welcomes Mallorca into its International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories (INSTO)

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The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has welcomed Mallorca’s Sustainable Tourism Observatory into its International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories (INSTO). Madrid, Spain, 2021-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Mallorca, one of Europe’s top destinations for more than 70 years, welcoming millions of visitors every year, becomes the latest member of UNWTO’s global INSTO network. The… Read the full press release

flydubai announces the resumption of its operations to Naples in Italy

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Dubai-based flydubai to operate three weekly flights to Naples from 01 July Dubai, UAE, 2021-Jun-04 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, has announced today (June 2, 2021) the resumption of its operations to Naples in Italy. The three weekly flights to Naples International Airport (NAP) will commence on 01 July and offer passengers… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group and AQUAZZURA team up for limited edition in-suite slippers for guests

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Hong Kong, China, 2021-Jun-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has exclusively partnered with luxury Italian footwear brand, AQUAZZURA, to provide a collection of limited edition in-suite slippers for guests. Known for creating colourful designs with uncompromising comfort and craftsmanship, Edgardo Osorio, Founder and Creative Director of AQUAZZURA has designed the slippers for both… Read the full press release

Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga names Javier Lopez as its new Executive Chef

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Riga, Latvia, 2021-Jun-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga welcomes Javier Lopez as its new Executive Chef, overseeing the hotel’s culinary experience, including the rooftop bar and restaurant Stage 22, Amber Restaurant, the Lobby Lounge, the Grand Bar, In-room Dining, and Catering and Banqueting for special events. Born in Barcelona, Midland Spain,… Read the full press release

Moxy Hotels debuts in mainland China with the opening of Moxy Shanghai Hongqiao CBD

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The Disruptive Hotel Brand Expands to Mainland China with Additional Openings Slated for Shanghai, Nanjing, Shenzhen and Xi’an in the Next Year SHANGHAI, CHINA, 2021-Jun-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Moxy Shanghai Hongqiao CBD (Central Business District) has officially opened its doors today, debuting the Moxy Hotels brand in mainland China. Designed for the young and the… Read the full press release

The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands opens its doors to guests

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This New Resort in the Maldivian Archipelago Welcomes Guests into a World of Breathtaking Natural Beauty, Legendary Service and Memorable Cultural Experiences NORTH MALÉ ATOLL, MALDIVES, 2021-Jun-04 — /Travel PR News/ —The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C today (JUNE 1, 2021) announced its debut in the Maldives, with the opening of The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands…. Read the full press release