Heathrow successfully pitched two carbon-cutting concepts to Innovate UK’s Future Flight Challenge

The forward-thinking concepts could support efforts to level up and build back better, in the year the UK hosts the COP26 climate change conference Challenge aims to safeguard the UK’s advantage in aerospace R&D, reduce costs, cut emissions and create an economic boost from new forms of mobility Heathrow will work with cross-sector consortium to… Read the full press release

Deutsche Hospitality again achieves “highest level of innovation” accolade in the WELT and ServiceValue Awards

Deutsche Hospitality emerges as the No. 1 innovator in its sector in the WELT and ServiceValue Awards Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2021-Feb-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Deutsche Hospitality has created a further branch benchmark by securing a third successive first place in the annual “Innovation” study carried out by the news channel WELT. In… Read the full press release

Kimpton Sylvan Hotel in Atlanta announces official opening

Boutique Hotel is Now Open in Buckhead Neighborhood Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Feb-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The highly anticipated Kimpton Sylvan Hotel in Atlanta has officially opens its doors to guests. Tucked away in the elegant neighborhood of Buckhead, The Sylvan Hotel is a 1950s-era adaptive reuse boutique hotel with a mid-century modern design scheme, complimented… Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resorts and Pro-invest Group announce voco Brisbane City Centre and Hotel Indigo Brisbane City Centre

Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Feb-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The huge momentum behind the popular Hotel Indigo and voco brands continues, as IHG Hotels & Resorts and Pro-invest Group build on their partnership with the signing of two high-profile conversion hotels in the Brisbane CBD. voco Brisbane City Centre and Hotel Indigo Brisbane City Centre will become the… Read the full press release

American Express to open its 16th Centurion® Lounge at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Washington DC, USA, 2021-Feb-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority announced an agreement with American Express to construct and open its 16th Centurion® Lounge at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. This agreement will be administered by MarketPlace Development, the contractor overseeing the concessions program at Reagan National on behalf of the… Read the full press release

Emirates to offer travel trade partners exclusive rich content and services through its NDC platform

Airline is first in its region to offer travel trade partners bespoke products and services, including rich content and differentiated pricing, through its NDC platform from 01 July 2021 Dubai, UAE, 2021-Feb-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates will offer exclusive rich content and services for travel agent partners on its NDC-enabled direct connect platform,… Read the full press release

Cambria Hotels announces the opening of the Cambria Hotel Washington D.C. Capitol Riverfront

Newest Downtown Property Marks Upscale Brand’s Continued Growth in Top-Tier Markets ROCKVILLE, Md., 2021-Feb-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), continues to expand in key markets across the country with the opening of its newest downtown location: the Cambria Hotel Washington D.C. Capitol Riverfront. The nine-story, 154-room… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina appoints Michael Mestraud as General Manager and Vice President Residential Operations – Americas

Hawaii, Oahu, U.S.A., 2021-Feb-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina, an award-winning private destination resort on Oahu’s tranquil western coast, announces the appointment of Michael Mestraud as General Manager and Vice President Residential Operations – Americas. A 22-year Four Seasons veteran, Mestraud brings a wealth of international experience, specifically in resort destinations… Read the full press release

Hyatt House Tallahassee Capitol – University opens doors to guests

Tallahassee, Fla., 2021-Feb-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt House Tallahassee Capitol – University and Olympia Hotel Management (OHM) proudly announced today (February 17, 2021) the hotel’s opening in the Florida state capital. The five-story, 80,000 square foot property is comprised of 120 guestrooms, including 77 with full kitchens, a large patio with outdoor bar service,… Read the full press release

Hyatt Hotels and Juniper Capital Partners announce the debut of Hotel Nyack

The Hudson Valley upscale lifestyle hotel offers joy-driven service, a locally-inspired experience and heartfelt leadership with Hyatt’s Joie de Vivre Hotels brand and appoints new management under Real Hospitality Group NYACK, N.Y., 2021-Feb-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Juniper Capital Partners today (February 18, 2021) announce the opening of Hotel Nyack,… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to launch 100% Zero-Touch technology for its award-winning Oryx One in-flight entertainment system

Passengers travelling on board the airline’s Airbus A350 fleet will soon be able to access the award-winning Oryx One in-flight entertainment system through their own personal electronic devices, minimising the risk of COVID-19 The award-winning airline will also become the first airline in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa to offer passengers the option… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines invites Customers, Employees, and partners to participate in its Acts of Kindness campaign

Airline invites Customers, Employees, and partners to inspire a kinder world by participating in its Acts of Kindness campaign DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-Feb-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is engaging its Customers, Employees, and partners to complete a collective one million Acts of Kindness throughout its 50th Anniversary year, celebrating half a century… Read the full press release

Anantara Kalutara Resort launches new Pedi:Mani:Cure Studio by Bastien Gonzalez

Doha, Qatar, 2021-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Famed for wellness and known as an Ayurvedic destination, Sri Lanka is once again welcoming international tourists after reopening its borders last month. Now those visiting the teardrop Indian Ocean island can add a world class pedicure or manicure into their schedule with the launch of the… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Seattle earns Five-Star rating from Forbes Travel Guide

Seattle, U.S.A., 2021-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Seattle was recognised with the prestigious Five-Star award in the 63rd annual Forbes Travel Guide awards. The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Seattle also received its Four-Star Spa distinction for the ninth consecutive year. Both the Hotel and Spa have the highest and only Forbes Star awards in their respective categories in… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island received highest honors at Forbes Travel Guide’s 2021 annual Star Awards

Luxury hotel in the heart of the UAE capital maintains prestigious rating from Forbes Travel Guide’s Annual Star Awards Abu Dhabi, U.A.E, 2021-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Forbes Travel Guide, the only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants and spas, has announced its 2021 annual Star Awards. For the third consecutive year, Four Seasons… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Boston rated a Five-Star hotel by Forbes Travel Guide for 22 consecutive years

The iconic Boston property celebrates the prestigious designation, while remaining one of the most awarded Five-Star properties in the Four Seasons portfolio Boston, U.S.A., 2021-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — With the unveiling of the 2021 Forbes Travel Guide annual Star Rating list, Four Seasons Hotel Boston celebrates 22 consecutive years as a Five-Star hotel, the Guide’s highest… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva and Spa Mont Blanc earn Five Star rating at Forbes Travel Guide’s 2021 Star Awards

The iconic Geneva property is the only hotel in Switzerland to have achieved this prestigious distinction Geneva, Switzerland, 2021-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Forbes Travel Guide has unveiled its official 2021 Star Awards rating announcement, awarding both Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva and its iconic Spa Mont Blanc a Five Star rating, its highest honour. For the… Read the full press release

Auckland Airport announces pavement renewal of its airfield

Auckland, New Zealand, 2021-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — With fewer aircraft coming in due to COVID-19, Auckland Airport is taking the opportunity to embark upon a three-year period of pavement renewal throughout its airfield. André Lovatt, General Manager Infrastructure, said the airport was continuously maintaining and updating the airfield surface to ensure the infrastructure… Read the full press release

Jumeirah Group names Connect Worldwide as its global sales agent in India

Dubai, UAE, 2021-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Jumeirah Group has announced the appointment of Connect Worldwide (CWW) as its global sales agent in India. The partnership will include sales and marketing management for clients from the corporate, MICE and leisure segments, and support services for the luxury hotel group from the Indian market. Jumeirah… Read the full press release

Book two-nights’ stay this February and enjoy additional complimentary night at Burj Al Arab Jumeirah

Dubai, UAE, 2021-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Burj Al Arab Jumeirah is known the world over for its spectacular setting, impeccable service and unwavering dedication to creating lifelong memories for its guests – down to every last detail. With an array of exceptional experiences and countless special moments to be shared, two nights is… Read the full press release

Accor launches new hybrid meetings concept supported by Microsoft Teams

innovative HYBRID events concept to enable seamless physical & virtual meetings worldwide Paris, France, 2021-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — World leading hospitality group Accor today (February 16, 2021) announced it is collaborating with Microsoft to launch All Connect, a new hybrid meetings concept supported by Microsoft Teams. This new concept will enable guests around… Read the full press release

KLM starts shipment of Covid-19 vaccines to the Caribbean part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands

Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2021-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (16 February 2021) saw the first flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Bonaire and Aruba carrying a shipment of Covid-19 vaccines destined for the Caribbean part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. It is the first of several shipments that will deliver the vaccines to the… Read the full press release

Georgia will be the Digital Adventure & Sustainability Partner of ITB Berlin NOW 2021

ITB Berlin NOW: Digital Adventure & Sustainability Partner 2021 – Official Cultural Destination 2022 – Official Host Country 2023 – A big commitment by an ambitious country: Georgia and ITB Berlin have agreed a wide-ranging partnership that will span three successive years. Within this framework Georgia and the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show have signed… Read the full press release

UNWTO SDGs Global Startup Competition winners announced

Startups from around the world have been recognized for their unique contributions to sustainable and responsible tourism in the UNWTO SDGs Global Startup Competition. Madrid, Spain, 2021-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The competition, which was supported by the United Nations Innovation Network, attracted some 10,000 initial proposals. From these, the jury chose 25 winners… Read the full press release

Southwest Rapid Rewards® program named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Loyalty Programs 2021

DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Feb 16, 2021) was named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Loyalty Programs 2021 for its Rapid Rewards® program. Southwest Airlines® was recognized under the Low-Cost Airlines subcategory. “Our Rapid Rewards program is designed to create value, flexibility, and ease for our Members—rewarding them for… Read the full press release

IATA releases the 10th edition of the IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) Standards Manual

Montreal, Canada, 2021-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 10th edition of the IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) Standards Manual is now available. The standards and recommended practices contained in the latest edition have been updated to align fully with corresponding guidelines issued by the International… Read the full press release

British Airways partners with Dettol to help keep customers and colleagues safe

British Airways and Dettol partner to offer customers a range of Dettol products in the air and on the ground The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine supports the partnership   London, UK, 2021-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has today (16 February 2021) announced it will be partnering with trusted and… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown and The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown Earns Top Marks in Forbes Travel Guide’s 2021 Star Awards

The Spa’s Najla Ceman is named as “Spa Employee of the Year” in Forbes Travel Guide’s 2021 Star Awards New York, U.S.A., 2021-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Forbes Travel Guide has again recognised Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown and The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown with Five Stars each, culminating in the… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach receives five star rating in Forbes Travel Guide’s 2021 Star Awards for twenty-three consecutive years

Finalist for inaugural People First Star Award recognising people and culture trailblazers Palm Beach, U.S.A., 2021-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — With the announcement of the 2021 Star Awards by Forbes Travel Guide, Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach celebrates twenty-three consecutive years as a Five-Star Resort and five consecutive years as a Five-Star Spa, the highest honour bestowed by the… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel and Residences at The Surf Club recognized as a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Hotel and Five-Star Spa

Finalist for the inaugural People First Star Award Surfside, Florida, U.S.A., 2021-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel and Residences at The Surf Club is celebrating its second consecutive year as a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Hotel and Five-Star Spa, the highest recognition granted by the acclaimed authority in authentic Five-Star service with today’s debut of the 2021… Read the full press release