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Southwest Airlines announces The Birthday Party Project as the official community partner of the airline’s 50th Anniversary year

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DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announces today (Feb 24, 2021) The Birthday Party Project as the official community partner of the airline’s 50th Anniversary year. The Birthday Party Project is a Dallas-based organization that partners with more than 60 agencies across the country to bring joy through the… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines announces merger of its Corporate Communications and International & Aeropolitical Affairs divisions

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Sophie Matkovits appointed as Head of Corporate Communications, Public Affairs & Corporate Responsibility Walter Reimann will assume the position of Board Advisor Public Affairs and Lufthansa Group Traffic Rights Coordinator Tanja Gruber, Interim Head of Corporate Communications, will leave the company at her own request Merger of departments designed to generate synergies Vienna, Austria, 2021-Feb-25… Read the full press release

IHG Hotels and Resorts announces Staybridge Suites Bengaluru Thanisandra

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The company continues to build on a strong growth momentum in the country and strategically expand its brand portfolio across key cities Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels and Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies has announced the debut of its world-renowned extended stay brand, Staybridge Suites® in… Read the full press release

The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation establish Marriott-Sorenson Center for Hospitality Leadership at Howard University

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Marriott International to create the Arne M. Sorenson Hospitality Fund to support the design of a world class hospitality program and curriculum BETHESDA, MD, 2021-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation together with Howard University announced today the establishment of the Marriott-Sorenson Center for Hospitality Leadership in honor… Read the full press release

TripActions announces the appointment of Maggie Wilderotter as the sixth member of its Board of Directors

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PALO ALTO, CA, 2021-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — TripActions, the fastest-growing business travel and spend management platform, today (February, 23, 2021) announced it has appointed Maggie Wilderotter as the sixth member of its Board of Directors. Wilderotter is a seasoned executive who has led both Fortune 500 companies and startups. In addition, she has… Read the full press release

Pfizer, DHL Global Forwarding Japan and All Nippon Airways start COVID-19 vaccines distribution

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Joint partnership for the delivery of COVID-19 vaccines by Pfizer, DHL Global Forwarding Japan and ANA shows the strength of each company’s goods and services across the global network. TOKYO, JAPAN, 2021-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Pfizer Inc. (hereinafter “Pfizer”), DHL Global Forwarding Japan (hereinafter “DHL”) and All Nippon Airways (ANA) has commenced distribution… Read the full press release

All Nippon Airways temporarily changes flight frequency to select cities due to the impact of COVID-19

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Starting on April 1, the flight schedule for the Tokyo Narita = Kuala Lumpur route will be changed. From April 19, ANA will resume daily operation of the Tokyo Narita = Manila route, while the flight schedule for the Tokyo Haneda = Washington D.C. and Tokyo Haneda = Houston routes will be changed. TOKYO, JAPAN,… Read the full press release

Greater Toronto Airports Authority announces new COVID-19 PCR and antigen testing research program at Toronto Pearson

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Research will explore the efficiency of rapid PCR and antigen testing, with eligible airport workers and passengers who volunteer to receive COVID-19 testing TORONTO, CANADA, 2021-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) continued its leadership in supporting COVID-19 testing research today (February 22, 2021), when it announced a robust new… Read the full press release

Rosewood Mayakoba together with cocktail experts from renowned Licorería Limantour introduce Zapote Bar

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Rosewood Mayakoba in Collaboration with Award-Winning Bar Licorería Limantour Debut Cocktail Destination Celebrating Yucatán Culture  Riviera Maya, Mexico, 2021-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Mayakoba together with the cocktail experts from renowned Licorería Limantour in Mexico City (ranked on “The World’s 50 Best Bars List” for five consecutive years), introduce Zapote Bar. A crafted cocktail and culinary experience, Zapote pays… Read the full press release

CWT announces first American Airlines production NDC booking via Amadeus cytric

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Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2021-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — CWT, the Business-to-Business-for-Employees (B2B4E) travel management platform, today (23 February, 2021) announces the successful creation of its first-ever GDS sourced New Distribution Capability (NDC) transaction in production via Amadeus cytric Travel & Expense booking tool for American Airlines. “Another innovative milestone successfully completed with our partners, and… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group announces Board changes

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Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (“IHG”) [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] today (23 FEBRUARY 2021) announces:  The appointments of Daniela Barone Soares and Richard Anderson to its Board as Independent Non-Executive Directors, effective 1 March 2021. The retirement from its Board of Anne Busquet, Non-Executive Director, effective at IHG’s 2021… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental announces new luxury resort with branded residences in Da Nang, Vietnam

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Da Nang, Vietnam, 2021-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is pleased to announce that it will manage a new luxury resort with branded residences in Da Nang, one of Vietnam’s most popular leisure destinations. The project is scheduled to open in 2024. Mandarin Oriental, Da Nang sits on a spectacular 30km stretch of… Read the full press release

Singita launches completely reimagined website

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Serengeti, Tanzania, 2021-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Once again setting the tone for the future of ecotourism and luxury safaris on the continent, leading conservation and ecotourism brand Singita launched its brand-new digital experience this month. The completely reimagined website serves as an availability-and-enquiry engine, as well as a safari-planning tool which encapsulates and… Read the full press release

Steigenberger Wiltcher launches new deluxe room service: the private room restaurants

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Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2021-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — From 2 March until 10 April 2021, Steigenberger Wiltcher’s in Brussels will be the only hotel in the city to offer a new form of deluxe room service. Guests will be able to order Michelin-star standard food straight to their rooms during this period. In… Read the full press release

Marriott International announces the appointment of Anthony “Tony” Capuano as Chief Executive Officer and Stephanie Linnartz as President

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BETHESDA, MD, 2021-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International’s (NASDAQ: MAR) Board of Directors announced today (FEBRUARY 23, 2021) that Anthony “Tony” Capuano has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and has joined the company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. He was previously Group President, Global Development, Design and Operations Services. The Board of Directors… Read the full press release

Mexico: The four-floor, boho-chic inspired property Aloft Tulum opens its doors to guests

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New Lifestyle Hotel Marks Marriott Bonvoy’s Entry into Tulum, Ushering in a New Era of Hospitality TULUM, MEXICO, 2021-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Aloft Tulum, a brand-new, boho-chic inspired hotel managed by Highgate Hotels, opened last week near Tulum’s desirable downtown district and its white-sand beaches. The four-floor property features 140 loft-like guest rooms and… Read the full press release

Arrival to start trials of its zero-emission Bus with First Bus

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Aberdeen, Scotland, 2021-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Arrival, the company creating electric vehicles using its radical new technologies, today (February 22, 2021) announced that it will begin trials of its zero-emission Bus with First Bus, one of the UK’s largest transport operators. The trials, which will see Arrival buses navigating existing First Bus routes… Read the full press release

Visit Maldives hosts this year’s first media familiarization trip from Indian market

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MALDIVES, 2021-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Visit Maldives hosts key journalists from the Indian market to promote Maldives as a safe haven for travelers and to showcase the unique experiences that are available in the Maldives to the Indian audience. This is the first media familiarization trip from Indian market this year, as part… Read the full press release

Hilton announces the opening of Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island

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Forms part of Miral’s Yas Bay master-development on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi’s leisure, business and entertainment hub ABU DHABI, UAE, 2021-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton’s latest world-class leisure resort, the breath-taking Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island, developed by Miral, leading curator of experience in Abu Dhabi, welcomes its first guests today. The hotel is set… Read the full press release

GBTA reveals findings from a study into how travel managers view online booking tools (OBTs)

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Findings From GBTA Research Study Powered by DEEM Alexandria, Virginia, 2021-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the world’s largest business travel association, today (February 23, 2021) launches the findings from a study into how travel managers view online booking tools (OBTs). The study, made possible by Deem, examines… Read the full press release

Lufthansa Group makes travel easier during the pandemic by integrating Covid-19 test results into digital travel chain

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Offer initially on Lufthansa flights from Frankfurt to Istanbul and from Newark to Frankfurt and Munich In the course of March extension to SWISS flights from Newark to Zurich Test certificates can be sent via a contact form starting 72 hours before departure Customers receive confirmation by e-mail in advance that certificates meet entry requirements… Read the full press release

Vistara inaugurates non-stop flights between Delhi and Frankfurt

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Delhi, India, 2021-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata  Group and Singapore Airlines, today (18 February 2021) inaugurated its non-stop flights between Delhi and Frankfurt, under the travel bubble agreement between India and Germany. The inaugural flight, operated by Vistara’s brand-new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, departed… Read the full press release

Emirates announces resumption of daily services to Newark via Athens

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Dubai, UAE, 2021-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has announced it will resume daily services to Newark via Athens from 1st June 2021. The resumed flight will provide global travellers with another access point to the popular New York Metropolitan area, serving the large Greek-American community in the United States while offering a convenient… Read the full press release

Emirates operates flight with fully vaccinated frontline teams

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EK215 to Los Angeles supported by over 70 vaccinated frontline team members across the operational spectrum Close to 26,000 of Emirates Group’s frontline aviation workforce already vaccinated with two doses DUBAI, UAE, 2021-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Honouring its commitment to the health and safety of its employees and customers, Emirates today has become… Read the full press release

Port of Oakland announces the appointment of Julie Lam as Chief Financial Officer

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Key architect of COVID-19 response that eased pandemic crunch Oakland, Calif., 2021-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — A key architect of the Port of Oakland’s COVID-19 response has been named the agency’s Chief Financial Officer. The Port said today (Feb. 19, 2021) that Julie Lam ascended to the post Feb. 8.  She had been Acting CFO… Read the full press release

Anantara Chiang Mai Resort and Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp and Resort among the 500 best hotels in the world

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2021-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Two of Anantara Resorts in Thailand namely Anantara Chiang Mai Resort and Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp and Resort have been included in Travel+Leisure USA magazine’s iconic top 500 – an illustrious list that recognizes the 500 best hotels in the world, as chosen by their readers. The… Read the full press release

Wizz Air handles refund requests within just a week through its automated refund process

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Budapest, Hungary, 2021-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest growing and greenest airline*, reveals that its automated refund process handles 95% of cash conversion refund requests within just a week. Wizz Air launched its automated refund process last May to deal with the unprecedented scale of cancellations resulting from the ongoing Covid-19… Read the full press release

Eleven Rosewood Hotels & Resorts make it on Travel + Leisure’s 2021 T+L 500 list

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Properties honored among the world’s best luxury hotels and resorts Hong Kong, 2021-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Eleven properties from Rosewood Hotels & Resorts®, a global leader in luxury travel and lifestyle experiences, have been recognized on Travel + Leisure’s 2021 T+L 500 list. The celebrated awards program made its return this year following a six-year… Read the full press release

Arkansas’ Great River Road designated an “All-American Road” by the Federal Highway Administration

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Designation by the Federal Highway Administration will bring new attention to the scenic byway Little Rock, AR, 2021-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The Arkansas section of the Great River Road, which is part of a national scenic byway that runs 3,000 miles from Minnesota to Louisiana, has been designated an “All-American Road” by the… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways is the Official Airline of UEFA EURO 2020™

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Taking place from 11 June – 11 July 2021, Qatar Airways will be the Official Airline for the summer football tournament DOHA, Qatar, 2021-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is proud to announce that it will join The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) as partner of the UEFA EURO 2020™, with the… Read the full press release