Author Archives: Travel PR News Editor

Dusit Thani Public Company Limited to inject additional funds to enhance the layout and design of the upcoming ‘Dusit Central Park

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Additional space and enhanced facilities are set to drive return on investment in the new normal. Bangkok, Thailand, 2021-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Dusit Thani Public Company Limited (DTC), one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, and Central Pattana Public Company Limited (CPN), Thailand’s largest and most diversified property developer, have announced their… Read the full press release

SITA supports Cyprus with the implementation of EU-mandated air traffic control (ATC) standard

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Cyprus is the first country in southeastern Europe to implement mandatory Controller Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC), an alternative to traditional ATC voice communications. Nicosia, Cyprus, 2021-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — SITA, the global IT provider for the air transport industry, is helping Cyprus comply with an EU-mandated air traffic control (ATC) standard that… Read the full press release

Gulfstream’s APU repair facility recognized as a Center of Excellence by Honeywell Aerospace

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State-Of-The-Art Facility Has Completed More Than 2,000 APU Repairs SAVANNAH, Georgia, 2021-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today (March 15, 2021) announced its auxiliary power unit (APU) repair facility has been recognized as a Center of Excellence by Honeywell Aerospace, the APU manufacturer. “Gulfstream has been a longstanding partner with Honeywell and… Read the full press release

Viking® announces three special sailings along the coast of England in May 2021

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Three Special Ocean Sailings for UK Guests Will Explore England’s Scenic Shores Los Angeles, CA, 2021-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking® ( www.viking.com ) announced today (March 16, 2021) that it will restart limited operations in May 2021 with three special sailings along the coast of England. Available exclusively for UK residents, the new eight-day… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean returns to Los Angeles to add bigger, bolder vacation options along the West Coast

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Navigator of the Seas to call Hollywood Home, Offering Short Cruises to Southern California and Baja California, Mexico MIAMI, FL, 2021-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — After a decade-long hiatus, Royal Caribbean International will once again call Hollywood home starting in June 2022, casting Navigator of the Seas as a “series regular” that will sail from Los Angeles. The… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces the opening of Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas

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Defining barefoot luxury in a world-class beachfront setting, the resort debuts as Hyatt’s first new-build Alila resort in the Americas ENCINITAS, Calif., 2021-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas opens its doors today (March 17, 2021), delivering authentic and bespoke experiences in a world-class beachfront setting. The crafted luxury resort joins the… Read the full press release

Rio Las Vegas to undergo renovation and will be rebranded into Hyatt full-service brand flags

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Following a multi-phase renovation led by Dreamscape Companies, the Rio Las Vegas will be repositioned to multiple Hyatt full-service offerings, starting with a Hyatt Regency hotel CHICAGO, IL, 2021-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (March 18, 2021) announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into franchise agreements with an… Read the full press release

SFO included on Fast Company’s list of Most Innovative Companies for 2021

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Airport honored for healthy, human-centric design of Harvey Milk Terminal 1 SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, 2021-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Fast Company, the world’s leading business media brand, has named SFO on its list of Most Innovative Companies for 2021. In the “travel” category, SFO was honored for the environmentally friendly, human-centric design of Harvey… Read the full press release

Tirana Airport welcomes Lufthansa’s new route between Tirana and Munich

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Tirana, Albania, 2021-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — From 30 March 2021 Lufthansa, the first European 5-star airline will start a new route between Tirana – Munich. The new route will offer its passengers 2 weekly direct flights to Munich, Germany. The flights will be on Tuesdays and Fridays. Munich is one of Europe’s and… Read the full press release

Blue Islands flights now available until March 2022

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St. Peter Port, Guernsey, 2021-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Blue Islands flights are now on sale until March 2022 providing regional connectivity between the Channel Islands and the UK, and more choice for consumers to plan getaways for summer and beyond. Rob Veron, CEO Blue Islands said: “The recent announcements by UK and local governments… Read the full press release

Centreline partners with Air bp for the supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel from its FBO at Bristol Airport

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Bristol based aviation business Centreline AV Limited, has partnered with Air bp to supply Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from its FBO at Bristol Airport London, UK, 2021-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — As the first non-network user and independent retailer of SAF in the UK, Centreline, a Pula Aviation Services Limited (PASL) business, has invested… Read the full press release

IATA announces successful implementation of IATA Travel Pass

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Geneva, Switzerland, 2021-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the arrival at London’s Heathrow Airport of the first traveler using the IATA Travel Pass app to manage their travel health credentials. “The successful implementation of IATA Travel Pass in this trial with Singapore Airlines passengers demonstrates that technology can… Read the full press release

IATA calls on government of Spain for a roadmap to energize the economic recovery of Spain

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Geneva, Switzerland, 2021-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the government and politicians in Spain to agree a roadmap to energize the economic recovery from COVID-19 by restarting air transport services once the health situation permits. More than 1.1 million jobs have been put at risk across the… Read the full press release

Europe’s aviation sector welcomes proposal by the European Commission for Digital Green Certificate system

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Brussels, Belgium, 2021-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Europe’s aviation sector welcomed today’s (17 March 2021) proposal by the European Commission for a Digital Green Certificate system. This proposal requires EU States to issue common, inter-operable and mutually-recognized certificates for COVID-19 vaccination, testing and recovery status that will facilitate free movement during the COVID pandemic and… Read the full press release

IATA postpones the 77th IATA Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit

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Geneva, Switzerland, 2021-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the postponement of the 77th IATA Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit.  The event will be hosted by JetBlue Airways in Boston, USA on 3-5 October 2021. The event was originally scheduled for 27-29 June 2021, also in… Read the full press release

British Airways raised over half a million pounds for Flying Start

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Since March 2020 British Airways’ customers and colleagues have raised over £500,000 for Flying Start, the airline’s global partnership with Comic Relief   To celebrate and thank its customers and colleagues, the airline has teamed up with a host of celebrities to create a virtual flight for Red Nose Day Stars showing their support include Alison… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific launches brand new flexible payment option Miles Plus Cash

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Cathay Pacific’s new Miles Plus Cash offers customers an easy way to book tickets on any flight with access to more seat availability Hong Kong, China, 2021-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific is launching Miles Plus Cash, our brand new payment option that gives customers the flexibility to pay using a mix of… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific welcomes the introduction of digital health platforms

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Another trial completed on a Hong Kong-Los Angeles flight Hong Kong, China, 2021-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific strongly supports the introduction of digital health platforms that securely validate compliance with the health-related entry requirements set by different governments, including negative COVID-19 tests and vaccination, enabling travellers to go overseas with reassurance and… Read the full press release

Celebrate Songkran Festival at Avani Hotels and Resorts

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2021-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Songkran Festival 2021 is an excellent chance to build bonds with the whole family and Avani Hotels and Resorts is offering a wide range of multi-generational Songkran packages that focuses on family-friendly entertainment for all ages. At THB 4,400++ per night, Avani+ Hua Hin Resort offers an escape to… Read the full press release

ACI World releases new guidance to help airports restart and recovery from COVID-19

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New information on COVID-19 testing facilities and vaccine distribution included Montreal, Canada, 2021-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports Council International (ACI) World has today (March 16, 2021) published new guidance for airports to help them prepare for restart and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on their operations. As the trajectory of… Read the full press release

Visit Maldives participates in Moscow International Travel Trade Show (MITT)

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MALDIVES, 2021-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Visit Maldives is taking part in Moscow International Travel Trade Show (MITT), the first physical fair since reopening with the industry partners to promote the destination. MITT held in Moscow, Russia from 16th to 18th March 2021 is the place where destinations and travel trade professionals from all… Read the full press release

Visit Maldives hosted a joint webinar with Emirates airline

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MALDIVES, 2021-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Visit Maldives conducted a joint webinar with Emirates airline for the Norwegian market on 11th March 2021. This was the first activity carried out this year for the Nordic region in line with the strategy for ambient brand advertising to boost the destination presence in this market. A… Read the full press release

Visit Maldives welcomes Maldivian’s new direct flights from Mumbai, India to Noonu Maafaru

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MALDIVES, 2021-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The National Airline of the Maldives, Maldivian announced that they will operate direct flights from Mumbai, India to Noonu Maafaru starting 13th April 2021. During a press conference held today (14 Mar 2021), Managing Director of Maldivian Mohamed Mihad stated that the airline has arranged to welcome the… Read the full press release

Oman Air certified IATA Center of Excellence for Independent Validators for Pharmaceutical Logistics

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Muscat, Oman, 2021-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has been certified IATA Center of Excellence for Independent Validators for Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma), confirming the airline’s capabilities for safeguarding the integrity of time- and temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical products from point of origin to destination. In successfully… Read the full press release

James Carpenter selected as the lead artist for San Diego International Airport’s New T1 project

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SAN DIEGO, CA, 2021-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — San Diego International Airport’s planned replacement for the aging Terminal 1 will be a unique integration of art and architecture, with the façade being designed by renowned artist James Carpenter. Carpenter has been selected as the lead artist for the New T1 project. The San Diego… Read the full press release

The Gerald R. Ford International Airport’s terminal reconstruction and expansion project recognized with ACEC’ 2021 Engineering Merit Award

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Grand Rapids, Michigan, 2021-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Gerald R. Ford International Airport’s terminal apron reconstruction and expansion project has received the American Council of Engineering Companies’ 2021 Engineering Merit Award. The project — done in collaboration with Livonia-based engineering, architecture and construction firm C&S Companies — was selected for this high honor… Read the full press release

IHG® Hotels & Resorts announces further growth of Holiday Inn Express® in Europe

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IHG Hotels & Resorts demonstrates Holiday Inn Express’ value to owners as a resilient essential brand with leisure and conversion appeal at the forefront Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is making continued progress against its 2021 growth strategy for Holiday… Read the full press release

W Hotels Worldwide announces the opening of Japan’s first-ever W hotel

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Iconic W Brand Enters Japan with Highly Anticipated Hotel Featuring Bold Design, Delectable Dining & a New Cultural Hub on the Local Osaka Scene OSAKA, JAPAN, 2021-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The wait is over. W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, today lifted the curtains on Japan’s first-ever W… Read the full press release

Residence Inn by Marriott debuts in the UAE with the opening of Residence Inn by Marriott Al Jaddaf

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DUBAI, UAE, 2021-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Residence Inn by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, has announced its debut of the longer stay brand in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with the opening of Residence Inn by Marriott Al Jaddaf. Located in a prime city district and boasting spectacular views… Read the full press release

Marriott International welcomes newly elected David Marriott and Horacio Rozanski to the Board of Directors

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BETHESDA, MD, 2021-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International’s (NASDAQ: MAR) Board of Directors announced today (MARCH 15, 2021) it has elected David Marriott, President, U.S. Full Service Managed by Marriott at Marriott International, and Horacio Rozanski, President and Chief Executive Officer at Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., as directors of the company, effective March… Read the full press release