The Khartoum flights will be operated by the airline’s state-of-the-art Boeing 787 Dreamliner featuring 22 seats in Business Class and 232 seats in Economy Class Passengers flying from Sudan will benefit from the airline’s extensive international network in Asia, Australia, Europe and the US The National Carrier of the State of Qatar to increase services… Read the full press release
With this commitment, Alaska joins The Climate Pledge SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2021-Apr-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines today (April 21, 2021) announced its commitment and roadmap to reduce the company’s carbon emissions to net-zero by 2040, and commitments across carbon, waste, and water impacts by 2025. Today’s announcement included the release of Alaska’s 2020 LIFT… Read the full press release
Flights will operate three times weekly between 12 May and 01 September Dubai, UAE, 2021-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, has added Batumi to its seasonal summer schedule. The carrier, which currently operates to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) in Georgia, will also operate a three times weekly service to Batumi International Airport (BUS) from 12 May… Read the full press release
Strong Demand Leads to Early Release of 2024 Departure Dates Los Angeles, CA, 2021-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ —Viking® (www.viking.com) announced today (April 20, 2021) that new 2024 sailings of its Mississippi River cruises are now on sale. The company’s first custom vessel, Viking Mississippi, will debut in August 2022 and will sail voyages on the… Read the full press release
SITA Smart Path PoC at Istanbul Airport (iGA) shortens lines, enables a low touch passenger experience, and boosts operational efficiency. Istanbul, Turkey, 2021-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — SITA, the technology provider for the air transport industry, today (19 Apr, 2021) announced the results of its biometric-enabled Proof of Concept (PoC) designed to support a… Read the full press release
Lessor’s 737-8 portfolio grows to 37 airplanes New order follows DAE’s successful 737-8 agreement with American Airlines SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2021-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) today (April 20, 2021) announced the aircraft lessor is growing its 737 MAX portfolio with an order for 15 737-8 jets. DAE… Read the full press release
Board of Directors extends mandatory retirement age for CEO Dave Calhoun Boeing CFO Greg Smith announces July 2021 retirement CHICAGO, IL, 2021-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] today (April 20, 2021) announced that its Board of Directors has extended the company’s age-65 standard retirement to age 70 for President and… Read the full press release
Nadi, Fiji, 2021-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Fiji Airways has been Certified with the highest level 5-Star COVID-19 Airline Safety Rating, becoming one of just six airlines worldwide to currently achieve this top recognition. The SKYTRAX COVID-19 Airline Safety Accreditation is regarded as a global benchmark for evaluating COVID-19 safe travel. The COVID-19 Safety… Read the full press release
Charlotte, North Carolina, 2021-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Charlotte Douglas International Airport’s Concourse A Expansion – Phase I achieved Green Globes® for New Construction certification, recognizing sustainability efforts during the design and construction. The certification affirms the Airport’s commitment to current and future building operations best practices, occupant health and wellness, and reducing carbon… Read the full press release
Geneva, Switzerland, 2021-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Unilabs, the leading European diagnostic services provider, and the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the trade association for the world’s airlines, have signed an agreement to incorporate Unilabs’ worldwide Covid-19 testing network into IATA Travel Pass. The agreement will make Unilabs one of the first major lab groups… Read the full press release
The London City Airport Travel Portal, designed by Effect Digital and powered by Netflights, is now live. In one place, it provides passengers with information to support their summer travel choices, from booking flights to departure and arrival testing requirements for all of London City Airport’s current and upcoming destinations. New routes from the airport… Read the full press release
First Oasis Class Ship in China to Set Sail on 4- to 9-night Cruises to Japan, Vietnam, South Korea from March 2022 through January 2023 Shanghai, China, 2021-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International today (April 20, 2021) announced that Wonder of the Seas, the latest evolution of the revolutionary Oasis Class, will… Read the full press release
Bangkok, Thailand, 2021-Apr-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Anantara Chiang Mai Resort now boasts the most innovative meeting venue with the newly enlarged multi-purpose Anantara Function Room, equipped with state-of-the-art technology that is unique in the city. Offering a prime location for business guests, Anantara Chiang Mai Resort is renowned for its tranquil luxury beside the Mae… Read the full press release
The all-inclusive resort is set to bring the Hyatt Ziva brand to life and add to the brand’s growing presence in Mexico CHICAGO, IL, 2021-Apr-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) and Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. (NASDAQ: PLYA) today (April 19, 2021) announced plans for a new Hyatt Ziva all-inclusive resort in Mexico’s Riviera… Read the full press release
Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2021-Apr-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Belfast City Airport has today (19 Apr 2021) opened a new Covid-19 testing facility with leading global diagnostics company, Randox. The test centre, purpose-built by leading Belfast building firm H&J Martin, offers quick and affordable PCR and antigen (lateral flow) tests, with its opening coinciding with… Read the full press release
The award-winning airline continues to ensure its passengers can expect the highest levels of safety and hygiene throughout their journey DOHA, Qatar, 2021-Apr-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways becomes the first global carrier to operate Honeywell’s Ultraviolet (UV) Cabin System version 2.0, further advancing its hygiene measures on board. The latest version of… Read the full press release
New Subscription service by Points gives Rapid Rewards Members a flexible and convenient way to fast track rewards TORONTO, CANADA, 2021-Apr-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Global leader in powering loyalty commerce, Points, (TSX:PTS) (Nasdaq:PCOM) has strengthened its ongoing partnership with Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) once more to introduce the Rapid Rewards Points Subscription Plan. Southwest… Read the full press release
Manchester, UK, 2021-Apr-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Airport City Manchester has announced its headline sponsorship of Sale Harriers’ annual Sizzler 5km running events held in neighbouring Wythenshawe Park. This year’s series, branded as the Airport City Manchester Sizzler 5km, will offer participants of all abilities the chance enter up to five evening races during… Read the full press release
The first hotel on world-famous Beale Street officially opens MEMPHIS, Tenn., 2021-Apr-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Situated on the corner of Memphis, Tenn.’s famed Beale Street and Front Street, the new Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis has opened its doors as part of the One Beale mixed-used development. Featuring a Beale Street address, the… Read the full press release
Story Hotel Riddargatan, Story Hotel Signalfabriken and Story Hotel Studio Malmö debut in Europe marking the brand’s entry into the region CHICAGO, IL, 2021-Apr-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) today (April 15 2021) announced the opening of three boutique hotels in Sweden under the JdV by Hyatt brand. Story Hotel Riddargatan and… Read the full press release
New Caption by Hyatt hotel in Memphis will encourage guests and locals to embrace self-expression in a space that will deliver on experience and connection CHICAGO, IL, 2021-Apr-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a joint venture (JV) agreement with Carlisle LLC for a Caption… Read the full press release
As a pioneering force in the hospitality industry, Fairmont was the world’s first luxury hotel brand to embrace environmental stewardship Paris, France, 2021-Apr-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its award-winning Fairmont Sustainability Partnership, now part of Accor’s Planet21 program. In continuing to set the industry standard in… Read the full press release
Paris, France, 2021-Apr-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Accor announces the appointment of Brune Poirson to the role of Chief Sustainability Officer. Brune Poirson will report directly to Sébastien Bazin, Chairman and CEO, and will become a member of the Executive Committee. Her role will be to define, drive and monitor the commitments, the strategy… Read the full press release
Vail Resorts appoints James O’Donnell as president of the mountain division BROOMFIELD, Colo., 2021-Apr-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) today (April 12, 2021) announced that Patricia Campbell, president of the Company’s mountain division and pioneer in the ski industry, has made the decision to step down from her position and… Read the full press release
Dublin, Ireland, 2021-Apr-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Aer Lingus has called on the government to facilitate the implementation of a plan to restart Ireland’s aviation industry after more than a year on near dormancy due to the pandemic. The Irish airline has urged the government to put into effect the findings of the Aviation… Read the full press release
Madrid, Spain, 2021-Apr-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) will continue to build on its successful partnership with the Spanish ONCE Foundation and the European Network for Accessible Tourism (ENAT). The three parties have agreed to extend their partnership agreement for a further four years to ensure that their work to improve accessibility,… Read the full press release
Geneva, Switzerland, 2021-Apr-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has warned that lengthy UK Border checks could pose a major risk for a recovery in international travel. As part of its preparations for re-opening the UK to international travel from 17 May, IATA called on the UK government to accelerate… Read the full press release
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2021-Apr-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines and SkyNRG Americas today (April 14, 2021) announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) committing to increased investment in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The MOU builds on a long history of Alaska leadership advancing SAF and partners the airline with the global SAF pioneers… Read the full press release
DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-Apr-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Apr 15, 2021) published an initial flight schedule for Eugene Airport (EUG) in Oregon, bringing the airline’s low fares, flexible policies, and Hospitality closer to more outdoor attractions in the Pacific Northwest. Southwest Airlines® will offer nonstop, roundtrip service once daily to Las… Read the full press release
New deep-water berth and tallest low profile cranes will be in place for larger ships to serve New England Boston, Massachusetts, 2021-Apr-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The multi-year effort by the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) to modernize and expand Conley Container Terminal marks a major milestone – three new low profile Neo-Panamax cranes have… Read the full press release