Airline becomes 20th operator of 777 Freighter amid higher demand for dedicated cargo jets China Airlines to increase freight capacity and enter new markets with additional 777 Freighter deliveries SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2020-Dec-16 — /Travel PR News/ — China Airlines today (Dec. 15, 2020) unveiled the first of six Boeing 777 Freighters, officially becoming the 20th operator… Read the full press release
Manchester, UK, 2020-Dec-16 — /Travel PR News/ — SunExpress, a joint venture between Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines is launching a direct flight between Manchester Airport and Antalya in Turkey on 26th March 2021. The route will be served twice per week before going up to four a week from 30th May. “After a year of staying at… Read the full press release
The hotel marks the second Hyatt hotel in South Africa and brings the brand’s premium level of service to Cape Town for the first time CHICAGO, IL, 2020-Dec-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (December 15, 2020) announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Cape Town, the first Hyatt-branded property in the… Read the full press release
Clarksville, Arkansas, 2020-Dec-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The City of Clarksville, Arkansas is preparing to host their inaugural “Christmas in Cline Park” holiday event. From December 18th to January 2nd, families will enjoy a 2,400 sq ft. synthetic ice-skating rink, horse drawn carriage rides, vendors selling hot cocoa and warm snacks, a mailbox for… Read the full press release
BROOMFIELD, Colo., 2020-Dec-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Vail Resorts’ Chief Executive Officer, Rob Katz, and his wife, Elana Amsterdam, New York Times bestselling author and founder of Elana’s Pantry, today (Dec. 11, 2020) announced more than $3.3 million in COVID-19 emergency relief and behavioral health grants. In nine communities where Vail Resorts operates, these… Read the full press release
Flights between London City Airport and Geneva to resume from Saturday 19th December 4x weekly service restores key international connection for business and leisure travel – LCY’s ninth most popular route last year London, UK, 2020-Dec-16 — /Travel PR News/ —London City Airport has welcomed the resumption of flights to Geneva (GVA) from Saturday 19th December. Four… Read the full press release
London, UK, 2020-Dec-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Bristol Airport and SYNLAB, the leading medical diagnostic services provider in Europe, have teamed up to provide airport customers with access to a high quality Covid-19 testing service which could reduce the time they need to quarantine following their flight to England. The new Covid-19 testing service… Read the full press release
BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2020-Dec-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the launch of the PATA Crisis Resource Center Regional Training Materials for communication strategy, and destination marketing and management. The regional training kits were created with the support of the Global Initiative on Disaster Risk Management (GIDRM), a project implemented by the… Read the full press release
Opfikon, Switzerland, 2020-Dec-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport has been appointed by Qantas as its preferred partner for ground services at Australia’s busiest airports in Sydney and Melbourne, as well as Canberra Airport, which serves the nation’s capital. The 5-year agreement was reached after a rigorous tender process and will cover up to 70,000… Read the full press release
The program is designed to boost innovation, digital transformation and planning in the tourism sector Dubai, UAE, 2020-Dec-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in partnership with Google hosted their second edition of the global Tourism Acceleration Program in the MENA region, a program designed to boost innovation and digital transformation… Read the full press release
Madrid, Spain, 2020-Dec-15 — /Travel PR News/ — After partnering back in May for a campaign asking the world to be patient, responsible and “travel tomorrow”, the World Tourism Organization and CNN International Commercial (CNNIC) have teamed up again to celebrate the transformative power being unleased as the restart of tourism gets underway. Centred around… Read the full press release
ZeroAvia recently completed the world’s first hydrogen fuel cell powered flight of a commercial-grade aircraft as it aims to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable aviation Partnership with British Airways is part of parent IAG’s Hangar 51 tech accelerator programme and reflects the importance the airline is placing on sustainability Announcement comes in the week… Read the full press release
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2020-Dec-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines guests traveling to Hawaii can now pre-clear on the West Coast, avoiding lines and bypassing the airport screening process after they arrive in Hawaii with an approved negative COVID-19 test. Alaska’s Pre-Clear program, launched this week in coordination with the State of Hawaii, is the first of its kind to allow guests… Read the full press release
New Owners’ Council to Further Representation, Support and Advocacy for Black and African American Hoteliers ROCKVILLE, Md., 2020-Dec-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Part of the company’s longstanding commitment to diversity, Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) announces the creation of the Choice Hotels Owners African American Alliance (CHOAAA). As the hotel industry’s only franchisee-focused group… Read the full press release
New York, U.S.A., 2020-Dec-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Recognised this year by Forbes Travel Guide as a Five Star Spa, Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown debuts Club27, an exclusive health and wellness membership club designed to suit the most discerning fitness seekers. Created by Senior Spa Director Tara Cruz, Club27 was designed with locals… Read the full press release
Influential Beverage Manager Philip Bischoff curates bespoke cocktails and an exciting spirits selection at the new glamour bar Bangkok, Thailand, 2020-Dec-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Evoking the golden age of glamour, the new BKK Social Club at Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River celebrates the legendary allure of Buenos Aires and the energy of today’s Bangkok…. Read the full press release
Bangkok, Thailand, 2020-Dec-11 — /Travel PR News/ — There’s nothing like a lively Christmas Fair complete with a towering Christmas tree, garlands and twinkling fairy lights to create an air of festivity and good cheer. One of the most enduring family festive traditions, it’s an opportunity for the community to come together. This year, Avani Sukhumvit Bangkok Hotel will… Read the full press release
Dubai, UAE, 2020-Dec-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai is open for business and tourism, and Emirates wants the world to know it. Throughout the winter travel season, the airline will run a multi-million dollar global campaign to promote Destination Dubai, including advertising spots and key partnerships to provide travellers with extra value. Emirates’ multi-channel… Read the full press release
Dubai, UAE, 2020-Dec-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates is getting into the festive spirit. The airline always ends the year with extra trimmings for the holiday season and 2020 is no different. Travellers can look forward to special touches both on board and on the ground from today (8 Dec 2020) until 31 December… Read the full press release
Delivery flight partially powered by sustainable aviation fuel DUBAI, UAE, 2020-Dec-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has welcomed MSN A6-EVL, its 116th A380 as the first of three A380s to join its fleet in 2020. The aircraft arrived in Dubai in the early hours of Saturday morning, powered by a blend of conventional jet fuel… Read the full press release
Singapore/New Delhi, 2020-Dec-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Vistara, a joint venture between Tata Sons Private Limited and SIA, have signed a Commercial Cooperation Framework Agreement. This agreement will further strengthen SIA’s and Vistara’s existing partnership and enable them to offer seamless services to their customers by harmonising efforts in capacity… Read the full press release
Five days of online celebration starts tonight Oakland, CA, 2020-Dec-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Jack London square is hosting five, family-friendly evenings of online holiday festivities beginning tonight, Monday, and ending with the traditional tree-lighting ceremony Friday, Dec. 11, 2020. The virtual events can be viewed here: www.jacklondonsquare.com or on Jack London Square’s Facebook or Instagram pages…. Read the full press release
HONG KONG, CHINA, 2020-Dec-10 — /Travel PR News/ — To facilitate the need of COVID-19 test result for travel purpose, COVID-19 testing services for departure passengers will be available at two non-restricted area locations of Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) starting 8 December. The specimens will be tested by HKSAR Government recognised local COVID-19 nucleic… Read the full press release
Bangkok, Thailand, 2020-Dec-10 — /Travel PR News/ — As if we needed an added incentive to travel to the glorious Koh Samui beaches, Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort has launched an exclusive rate for Thailand residents that makes a Samui break both more affordable and more desirable. The Exclusive Suite Escape for those staying three nights or… Read the full press release
WASHINGTON, DC, USA, 2020-Dec-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Brand USA, the destination marketing organization for the United States, has announced the appointment of two new board members and the reappointment of one member to the Brand USA board of directors. Coming off the heels of an unprecedented year in travel, the appointed members will bring… Read the full press release
Extended, multi-risk travel insurance includes COVID-19 cover and offers passengers more peace of mind when travelling with flydubai Coverage automatically applied to all passengers purchasing a flydubai ticket from 01 December Insurance is available at no additional cost Dubai, UAE, 2020-Dec-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai-based flydubai has announced that it will provide passengers… Read the full press release
World-famous Grand Hotel in Davos gets ready to receive guests once more – luxurious holidays will be back on the agenda from 11 December 2020 Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2020-Dec-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Everything is geared up for a winter season steeped in tradition. The Steigenberger Grandhotel Belvédère, the mainstay of the well-known… Read the full press release
Turn Travel Dreams into Reality with Fixed, Affordable Monthly Payments MONTREAL, CANADA, 2020-Dec-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada and Uplift today (Dec. 8, 2020) announced a new collaboration, giving the airline’s customers access to Uplift’s flexible, financing options. Travellers can now book flights from Canada and the U.S. to destinations throughout Air Canada’s global… Read the full press release
Intensifying digital transformation for Wharf Hotels Hong Kong SAR, China, 2020-Dec-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Wharf Hotels is pleased to announce the appointment of Alice Au as its new Group Director Digital Marketing. Educated in Hong Kong SAR, Alice is an MBA graduate of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Holding over… Read the full press release
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