Tourism Australia launches ‘Holiday Gifting’ campaign

Sydney, Australia, 2020-Dec-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Australians are being encouraged to give the gift of travel this festive season with a new campaign aimed at inspiring travellers to help give back to operators and communities across the country during what is typically their busiest period by booking a tourism experience. With domestic travel… Read the full press release

Jet Aviation marks 15 years of successful operation in Dubai

Basel, Switzerland, 2020-Dec-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Aviation is pleased to announce it is celebrating 15 years of successful operation in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The company’s MRO and FBO facility at Dubai International Airport was officially inaugurated at the 2005 Dubai Airshow. Three years ago, also at the Dubai Airshow, it launched a… Read the full press release

Fiji Airways to treat guests with twilight in the Fijian skies through its special ‘Catch the Sunset’ Flight

Nadi, Fiji, 2020-Dec-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Fiji Airways will operate a special ‘Catch the Sunset’ Flight on its Airbus A350 aircraft on Saturday 19th December, following the success of Fiji Airways’ previous special flights around the country. The late afternoon flight on the 19th will give locals a chance to enjoy twilight in the Fijian… Read the full press release

Hyatt plans to grow its brand portfolio in Europe with more than 20 new hotels by the end of 2023

New Hyatt-branded hotels are planned for London, Reykjavik, Helsinki, Prague, Lisbon, and Edinburgh, some of the most sought-after destinations in the world CHICAGO, IL, 2020-Dec-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (December 7, 2020) announced plans to grow its brand portfolio in Europe significantly by the end of 2023 with more… Read the full press release

Finnair virtual reality to transport lucky families to see Santa in Lapland

Vantaa, Finland, 2020-Dec-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Families will soon be able to fly with Finnair to see Santa in Lapland, thanks to the magic of virtual reality (VR). From 25 December, Finnair will offer eight ‘flights’ using virtual reality to transport lucky families and children to visit Santa in his hometown of Rovaniemi. Finnair, which… Read the full press release

Novotel partners with Disney and Pixar’s “SOUL” to provide guests with new and exciting in-hotel experiences

Paris, France, 2020-Dec-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Novotel, a leading brand within the Accor group, today (December 7, 2020) announced their collaboration with Disney and Pixar’s “SOUL” to provide its guests, fans and followers with a range of new and exciting features, including in-hotel experiences, one-of-a-kind augmented reality animations and more. The multi-film collaboration, which… Read the full press release

Air France KLM Martinair Cargo enables freight customers reduce shipments’ carbon footprint through its Cargo SAF Programme

Structural collaboration with freight customers for more Sustainable Aviation Fuel Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2020-Dec-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (08 December 2020), Air France KLM Martinair (AFKLMP) Cargo launches the Cargo SAF Programme, enabling freight forwarders and shippers to reduce the shipments’ carbon footprint. By participating in this programme, customers are investing in the development… Read the full press release

easyJet announces the appointment of Sophie Dekkers as its new Chief Commercial Officer

London, UK, 2020-Dec-09 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet has today (DECEMBER  07 2020) announced it has appointed Sophie Dekkers as its new Chief Commercial Officer. Sophie has been with easyJet since 2007 in a variety of roles, most recently as Customer Director. During her time at the airline she has looked after the commercial… Read the full press release

Aer Lingus announces direct flights between Dublin and Santorini, starting May 2021

Aer Lingus will fly to Greek island of Santorini from May 2021 Santorini will bring the airline’s total number of Greek routes to four for Summer 2021, including Rhodes, Corfu and Athens Airline’s ‘Book with Confidence’ proposition reassures travellers by enabling flexible and easy changes to their bookings Dublin, Ireland, 2020-Dec-09 — /Travel PR News/… Read the full press release

PATA announce the launch of PATA Marketplace

BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2020-Dec-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the launch of PATA Marketplace, a digital showroom exclusive for PATA members and an online community for all travel industry stakeholders. The announcement was made earlier today (December 7, 2020) by PATA CEO Dr. Mario Hardy during… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways announces four weekly flights to Seattle from 15 March 2021

Qatar Airways also announces a frequent flyer partnership with Alaska Airlines that will begin from 15 December 2020 and plans to implement codeshare cooperation in line with the U.S. carrier joining oneworld in March 2021 Launch of Seattle will see Qatar Airways further cement its position as the leading Gulf carrier providing global connectivity to the… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways ‘Think Pink’ fund-raising initiatives raised over 145,000 QAR for breast cancer awareness

The amount was collected following a number of fund-raising initiatives organised on the occasion of Breast Cancer Awareness Month DOHA, Qatar, 2020-Dec-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways staff have raised over 145,000 QAR to support the efforts of Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) to raise awareness of breast cancer as well as to provide… Read the full press release

British Airways welcomes Carrie Harris as its new Head of Sustainability

London, UK, 2020-Dec-08 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has announced the appointment of Carrie Harris as its new Head of Sustainability, reflecting the increasing importance of sustainability for the airline. Harris joins British Airways from the airline’s parent company, International Airlines Group (IAG), where she has been Group Sustainability Manager for the past… Read the full press release

Discover Qatar invites guests to an awe-inspiring experience with the launch of its first expedition cruise series

The ‘Whale Sharks of Qatar’ expedition cruise will provide guests with a unique opportunity to observe one of the world’s largest gathering of the world’s biggest fish Qatar offers a unique setting for expedition cruises, combining untouched nature and exotic destinations with luxury and comfort DOHA, Qatar, 2020-Dec-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Discover Qatar,… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific to provide free COVID-19 coverage to all passengers through AXA General Insurance Hong Kong partnership

Cathay Pacific is providing free COVID-19 insurance to all passengers so they can travel knowing they’re covered Hong Kong, China, 2020-Dec-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific is helping customers travel with confidence by collaborating with AXA General Insurance Hong Kong Limited to provide free COVID-19 coverage to all passengers whenever they fly with… Read the full press release

Stagecoach to continue bus, tram and coach services over the festive season

Passengers advised to plan ahead as some services may be busier than normal Bus and tram services for Christmas agreed with local authorities Strict Covid-19 secure protocols in place to allow them customers to travel safely Services to run as planned in new government tier system from 2 December Perth, Scotland, 2020-Dec-08 — /Travel PR… Read the full press release

Bombardier names Annie Torkia Lagacé as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

Montréal, Canada, 2020-Dec-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier (TSX: BBD.B) announced today (December 3, 2020) the appointment of Annie Torkia Lagacé as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, effective immediately. Annie will report to Éric Martel, President and Chief Executive Officer, Bombardier Inc., replacing Steeve Robitaille who will remain with the Company… Read the full press release

All Nippon Airways teams up with Toyota Industries to further develop robotic baggage loader and autonomous towing tractor at Saga Airport

The second round of trials for the robotic bag loader and autonomous towing tractor will occur from December 14-18.  Tests will build upon insights from previous implementation and accelerate the real-world adoption of these innovative technologies. Tokyo, Japan, 2020-Dec-08 — /Travel PR News/ — All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest and 5-Star airline for eight… Read the full press release

All Nippon Airways wins FlightGlobal’s Decade of Airline Excellence Award

Award given to ANA for its top performance in the Asia-Pacific region over the past 10 years. TOKYO, JAPAN, 2020-Dec-08 — /Travel PR News/ — All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest and 5-Star airline for eight consecutive years was presented with FlightGlobal’s prestigious Decade of Airline Excellence Award for the Asia-Pacific region. The award comes… Read the full press release

Qantas enables travel agents to help customers fly carbon neutral

Sydney, Australia, 2020-Dec-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas has today (7 DECEMBER 2020) announced a significant extension to its carbon offset program, enabling travel agents to help their customers fly carbon neutral. The national carrier is the first airline to offer customers the ability to purchase carbon offsets when booking flights in the indirect… Read the full press release

Qantas launches three new routes between Tasmania and the mainland

Launceston, Australia, 2020-Dec-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas will today (4 DECEMBER 2020) begin flying three new routes between Tasmania and the mainland to meet strong demand for domestic travel. Flights from Hobart to Brisbane will operate up to five days per week. QF1576 to Brisbane will depart at 2.30pm this afternoon. Flights from Hobart to Canberra will operate three days per… Read the full press release

Aimbridge Hospitality appoints John Caparella to President of Evolution Hospitality

Plano, TX, 2020-Dec-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Aimbridge Hospitality, the leading global, third-party hotel management company, and its wholly-owned subsidiary Evolution Hospitality, announce the appointment of John Caparella to President of Evolution Hospitality. In his new role, Caparalla is responsible for managing all facets of the Evolution Hospitality division, which includes a portfolio of lifestyle,… Read the full press release

Kempinski Hotel Yinchuan earns 2020 Platinum Traveller Award for Quality Service Hotel of the Year in Greater China

Yinchuan, China, 2020-Dec-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Kempinski Hotel Yinchuan is honoured to be the recipient of the 2020 Quality Service Hotel of the Year in Greater China by Platinum Traveller Award. The award is to showcase the outstanding performance of travel and tourism hotels in the year of 2020. Kempinski Hotel Yinchuan, the… Read the full press release

MSC Cruises reconfirms winter cruise programme for 2021/2022

New for the Caribbean – MSC Seashore – the Company’s flagship to homeport in Miami Outstanding selection of Mediterranean itineraries with four ships and flexible embarkation options Cultural aficionados can enjoy the postponed Expo 2020 Dubai with two ships in this region offering overnights in Dubai Geneva, Switzerland, 2020-Dec-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The pandemic has disrupted… Read the full press release

Heathrow explores proposal to implement Forecourt Access Charge for vehicles in response to COVID-19 impacts

Heathrow has announced it is exploring a charge for vehicle access to terminal departure forecourts from Q4 2021 to prevent car led COVID-19 recovery  Pandemic impacts have forced airport to alter transport plans in wake of 80% drop in passengers and changed travel behaviours  Revised surface access targets and Forecourt Access Charge revenue to help ensure… Read the full press release

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants to open its first property in Mexico, the new 78-room Kimpton Aluna Hotel

Boutique Hospitality Pioneer Expands Presence in North America Denham, United Kingdom, 2020-Dec-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants announced today (03 DECEMBER 2020) it will open a new 78-room lifestyle luxury hotel in Tulum, marking the brand’s first opening in Mexico. Set to open on December 18, the luxurious Kimpton Aluna Hotel offers guests… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group announces Crowne Plaza Bangkok Rama 9 hotel scheduled to open in 2025

Franchise agreement signed with long-term partner for Crowne Plaza Bangkok Rama 9 Denham, United Kingdom, 2020-Dec-04 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) has signed a landmark franchise agreement with real estate experts, Siamese Asset to expand its world-renowned Crowne Plaza brand in Bangkok. The new Crowne Plaza Bangkok Rama 9 hotel will open in 2025in a prime city location, close to the Thai capital’s new central… Read the full press release

Conquest’s hotels in Burwood and Parramatta rebrand as Crowne Plaza Sydney Burwood and Holiday Inn & Suites Parramatta Marsden Street

Denham, United Kingdom, 2020-Dec-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Conquest’s hotels in Burwood and Parramatta join the rapidly-growing IHG® family today (01 DECEMBER 2020), rebranding and opening their doors under the world-class Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn brands respectively. Conquest’s award-winning hotel in Burwood, which has been open for less than a year as an… Read the full press release

Sunwing resumes service from Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary

Tour operator offers massive Cyber Week savings on packages from Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton Toronto, ON, Canada, 2020-Dec-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Sunwing is pleased to announce the recommencement of service from three of Western Canada’s major cities. The initial program from Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary will operate to selected destinations for the winter… Read the full press release

The Ven at Embassy Row, Washington, D.C., a Tribute Portfolio Hotel to open doors to guests in January 2021

Personality-Rich Lifestyle Hotel is Planned to Open in Dupont Circle, Steps from the Famous Circle and Fountain as well as Unique Shops, Exciting Restaurants, Buzzing Bars and More WASHINGTON, D.C, 2020-Dec-04 — /Travel PR News/ — An exciting new addition to Washington, D.C.’s famed Dupont Circle, The Ven at Embassy Row, Washington, D.C., a Tribute Portfolio… Read the full press release