Author Archives: Travel PR News Editor

Tokyo’s most-anticipated epicurean hub: Sézanne and Maison Marunouchi at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi

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Tokyo, Japan, 2021-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — This summer, discover Tokyo’s most-anticipated epicurean hub at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi. Set to open its doors in June 2021, the new dining destination will consist of two distinct venues: Sézanne, a French fine-dining restaurant, and Maison Marunouchi, a lively French bistro. “We’re very excited to… Read the full press release

The Bluff Hotel, The Cranberry, The Landon and Smart Suites joins Ascend Hotel Collection

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Scenic Beach and Mountain Destinations Await Guests Seeking Outdoor Excursions and Retreats ROCKVILLE, Md., 2021-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc.’s (NYSE: CHH) Ascend Hotel Collection recently added four properties to its global portfolio of resort, boutique and historic hotels: The Bluff Hotel, The Cranberry, The Landon and Smart Suites. The newest additions, located in Miami Beach, Florida; Savannah, Georgia; Morgantown, West Virginia;… Read the full press release

Hyatt to explore new mobile health passport for the hospitality VeriFLY + Stay

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Exploration of new solution marks Hyatt’s latest effort to prioritize wellbeing and peace of mind for colleagues and meeting attendees CHICAGO, IL, 2021-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (March 9, 2021) announced plans to explore VeriFLY + Stay, a mobile health passport for the hospitality industry using the VeriFLY… Read the full press release

easyJet launches virtual pilot school visits programme to encourage more girls to become an airline pilot

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EasyJet pilots will virtually join classrooms and assemblies up and down the country to show young people what their job is really like – and that it’s can be a job for everyone London, UK, 2021-Mar-10 — /Travel PR News/ — EasyJet has launched a virtual pilot school visits programme as part of its Amy… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport joins IATA CEIV Pharma program

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Budapest, Hungary, 2021-Mar-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Budapest Airport is introducing a quality assurance system encompassing all phases of pharmaceutical transportation in Hungary, with the management of the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The aim of the project, launched together with freight forwarder, transporter and ground handling companies, is to ensure that medical supplies… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport welcomes Loganair’s new service to Teesside

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London, UK, 2021-Mar-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Loganair, the UK’s largest regional airline, today (8th Mar 2021) announced a major step in connecting the North-East with the South-West of England through the launch of a new air route between Teesside International and Bristol. It will become the airline’s seventh route at Teesside. The service,… Read the full press release

UNWTO releases Travel Restrictions Report

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Madrid, Spain, 2021-Mar-10 — /Travel PR News/ — One in three destinations worldwide are now completely closed to international tourism. According to the latest data from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the emergence of new variants of the COVID-19 virus has prompted many governments to reverse efforts to ease restrictions on travel, with total closures… Read the full press release

UNWTO releases Inclusive Recovery Guide for women in tourism

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Madrid, Spain, 2021-Mar-10 — /Travel PR News/ — As the sector enters the second year of an unprecedented crisis, the impact this has had on women in tourism has been made clear. According to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the pandemic, and the unprecedented drop in international tourist arrivals, risks rolling back progress made towards… Read the full press release

EASA releases guidance to help aviation operators and authorities manage drone incidents near airport

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COLOGNE, GERMANY, 2021-Mar-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published guidance to help aviation operators and national authorities manage drone incidents near airports, a response to a number of recent events which have disrupted Europe’s air traffic at considerable expense to aviation operators, bringing inconvenience for passengers and posing… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines launches services to three new destinations from LaGuardia Airport

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The airline will now operate out of Terminal A and Terminal C. MIRAMAR, Fla., 2021-Mar-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) announced flights to three new destinations from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) today (March 9, 2021). The airline will offer nonstop service to San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU) starting in April, followed by new… Read the full press release

KAYAK to open new boutique hotel KAYAK Miami Beach

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With its travel technology and millions of app users, KAYAK aims to transform the accommodation experience in partnership with Life House STAMFORD, Conn, 2021-Mar-10 — /Travel PR News/ — KAYAK, the company that pioneered flight metasearch in 2004, is reimagining the in-travel experience. Opening in April 2021, KAYAK Miami Beach brings the power of the KAYAK app to the… Read the full press release

British Airways protects Tier status of Executive Club members for a further year

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Members whose Tier Point collection end date falls between 1 July and 31 December 2021, will have their Tier status protected for an additional 12 months, irrespective of how many Tier Points they earn. It means that no British Airways Executive Club member, including Bronze, Silver and Gold card holders will lose their Tier status… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways and Qatar Duty Free sponsor 30th edition of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open

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ATP tournament takes place from 8 – 13 March, at Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex in Doha Tennis championship will feature several of the world’s top tennis players DOHA, Qatar, 2021-Mar-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways and Qatar Duty Free (QDF) are excited to be sponsoring the Qatar ExxonMobil Open 2021, an annual star-studded… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways and Qatar Duty Free congratulate Petra Kvitova on her well-deserved win at the Qatar Total Open 2021

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Petra Kvitova defeated Garbiñe Muguruza in the women’s championship final at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex Qatar Airways and Qatar Duty Free were proud sponsors of the highly-successful women’s tennis competition DOHA, Qatar, 2021-Mar-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways and Qatar Duty Free (QDF), the Official Airline and Retail Sponsor of… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines plans to launch services to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; Eugene, Oregon; and Bellingham, Washington

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Announcement of additional cities comes as carrier prepares to commence service this week in Colorado Springs, Savannah/Hilton Head, and launch service between the Hawaiian Islands and the Los Angeles Basin via Long Beach Airport DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-Mar-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Mar 8, 2021) announced an intention to bring… Read the full press release

Emirates Group reaffirms commitment to protecting wildlife and habitats

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Success stories at Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve and Emirates Wolgan Valley showcase results of decades-long investment Emirates SkyCargo champions zero tolerance policy on illegal wildlife trade Dubai, UAE, 2021-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — On the occasion of World Wildlife Day, the Emirates Group has reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to protecting wildlife and habitats. It also… Read the full press release

The Emirates Group appoints Steve Allen as the Executive Vice President of dnata

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Dubai, UAE, 2021-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The Emirates Group has announced the appointment of Steve Allen as the Executive Vice President of dnata, a global leading air services provider. Steve Allen will be responsible for all dnata’s businesses covering ground handling, catering and travel across six continents. In addition, he will assume responsibility for managing Emirates Group’s… Read the full press release

dnata and the Philippines’ largest carrier Cebu Pacific Air expand partnership in the Asia Pacific region

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dnata awarded multi-year contracts in Melbourne, Sydney and Singapore Singapore/Melbourne, 2021-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, a global leading air services provider, and Cebu Pacific Air (CEB), the Philippines’ largest carrier, have expanded their long-standing partnership in the Asia Pacific region. In addition to the multi-year extension of an existing contract at Sydney Airport… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina announces Nick Kuchar as its latest Artist-in-Residence

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Renowned Oahu artist will showcase his signature vintage-inspired designs in year-long residency Hawaii, Oahu, U.S.A., 2021-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina, an award-winning private destination resort on Oahu’s tranquil western coast, announces Nick Kuchar as the Resort’s latest Artist-in-Residence.  The Artist-in-Residence program, which launched in 2017, is a fine art gallery… Read the full press release

Historic San Domenico Palace to be reborn as a Four Seasons Hotel this summer

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Long-time favourite of European travellers on the Ionian coast of Sicily has been fully updated while retaining its unique charms and honouring its historic past Taormina, Italy, 2021-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Perched high above the deep blue waters of the Ionian Sea and in the magnetic presence of Mount Etna, one of Europe’s… Read the full press release

Vistara inaugurates non-stop services between Mumbai, India and Malé, Republic of Maldives

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Delhi, India, 2021-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata group and Singapore Airlines, today (03 March 2021) inaugurated its non-stop flights between Mumbai, India and Malé, Republic of Maldives. Vistara, thus, becomes the only airline to offer the choice of Premium Economy class of travel… Read the full press release

Ryanair joins the “Fuelling Flight Initiative”

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Dublin, Ireland, 2021-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (3rd Mar) announced it has joined the ambitious “Fuelling Flight Initiative” in its commitment to supporting Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs) as an essential element to achieve net-zero carbon emissions in the aviation industry. This ambitious initiative provides recommendations on the sustainability aspects of the EU’s… Read the full press release

Ryanair announces its return to Belfast City Airport with 8 new routes for summer ’21

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Dublin, Ireland, 2021-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s no. 1 airline, today (04 March) announced it will return to Belfast City Airport after 11 years and is delighted to launch 8 new routes for summer ’21 connecting Belfast to a host of popular international summer destinations. NI consumers can now book a sunshine… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean unveils 2022-2023 winter deployment with weeklong Caribbean itineraries

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Cruise Line Goes All-in on Destinations, Giving Travelers More Variety for an Adventure-packed Vacation MIAMI, FL, 2021-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International is bringing the heat to its 2022-2023 winter deployment with weeklong Caribbean itineraries that will inspire guests to adventure again. The cruise line will set a bold tone for the season, breaking… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces the opening of Hyatt House Atlanta / Perimeter Center

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Atlanta, Georgia, 2021-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt House Atlanta / Perimeter Center and Legacy Ventures proudly announced today (March 3, 2021) the hotel’s opening in the Georgia state capital. Located in Sandy Springs’ “Pill Hill” medical district, the extended stay property is comprised of 186 guestrooms.  Hyatt House Atlanta / Perimeter Center features an elevated… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces global growth of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, Destination by Hyatt and JdV by Hyatt brands

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Intentional growth of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, Destination by Hyatt and JdV by Hyatt brands demonstrates Hyatt’s commitment to expanding these brands to key global destinations CHICAGO, IL, 2021-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (March 3, 2021) the global growth of its independent collection brands, including recent openings and… Read the full press release

3,358 Accor hotels to promote environmental sustainability and sustainable tourism worldwide

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3,358 hotels join the drive to champion sustainable practices as environmental consciousness amongst travellers increases Paris, France, 2021-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Expedia Group, the global travel platform and Accor, a world leading hospitality group, in conjunction with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), are joining forces to further extend the… Read the full press release

The Najafi Companies to acquire all the assets of Classic Vacations from Expedia Group

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San Jose, CA, 2021-Mar-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Classic Vacations announced that a definitive purchase agreement has been signed by The Najafi Companies to acquire all the assets of Classic Vacations from Expedia Group effective April 2, 2021. Classic Vacations is the leading provider of premier vacation packages around the world, including but not… Read the full press release

Belfast City Airport partners with Leaf IT to strengthen its digital transformation programme

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Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2021-Mar-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Belfast City Airport has agreed a new three-year partnership with local, cloud-first information technology company, Leaf IT, to strengthen the airport’s digital transformation programme. The collaboration between the two Belfast-based organisations, which will increase internal process efficiencies and enhance the overall customer experience at the airport,… Read the full press release

Southwest’s® Medical Transportation Grant Program donates 7,500 roundtrip tickets to help patients and caregivers closer to much-needed medical care

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DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-Mar-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Mar 2, 2021) announced it has donated 7,500 roundtrip tickets to help remove the financial burden for those who need to travel for life-changing or specialized medical care. More than 75 nonprofit hospitals and medical transportation organizations across the United States received… Read the full press release