Steigenberger: Michelin star restaurants Olivo and Français to reopen

Two gourmet restaurants set to reopen – Anton Gschwendtner’s “Olivo” in Stuttgart and Patrick Bittner’s “Français” in Frankfurt Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2020-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Head Chefs Anton Gschwendtner and Patrick Bittner will soon once again be serving up dishes such as Carabineros prawns from Portugal and Nebraska hanging tender steak in… Read the full press release

The EDITION Hotel debuts in Tokyo on 20th October 2020

TOKYO, JAPAN, 2020-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The premiere of The Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon represents a very delicate balancing act between the refined, elegant, simple and pure approach of Japan’s culture, style and traditions and EDITION’s passion, emotion, sophistication, perpetual subversion of the status quo and desire to break rules to create something entirely… Read the full press release

IHG: Construction of PI Cap owned avid™ hotel begun in Vaughan, Toronto

New property owned by PI Cap located in vibrant Vaughan, Ontario Denham, United Kingdom, 2020-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announced today (13 OCTOBER 2020) the latest in international expansion for its avid™ hotels brand – the groundbreaking for the first Canadian property located… Read the full press release

New 400-room Hyatt Regency hotel at the Resorts World Casino New York City to open next year

New 400-room Hyatt Regency hotel set to open 2021 CHICAGO, IL, 2020-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Genting Americas announced today (October 13, 2020) plans for a new hotel located at Resorts World Casino New York City (RWNYC). Hyatt Regency JFK at Resorts World New York is scheduled to open… Read the full press release

Experience the healing hands of Thai Massage Guru at Anantara Chiang Mai Resort

Doha, Qatar, 2020-Oct-14 — /Travel PR News/ — A bucket list experience for anyone visiting Thailand, few travellers consider a trip to the Kingdom of Thailand complete without the deep stretching and kneading experience of a Thai massage. Based at Anantara Chiang Mai Resort, Panissara Chaokhelang, better known as Noot, boasts almost 20 years as a… Read the full press release

Finavia introduces new stricter COVID-19 guidelines

Starting from Thursday, 13 October 2020, Finavia will require all passengers and other visitors to Finavia airports to wear a face mask for the entire time they are at the airport. Vantaa, Finland, 2020-Oct-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Finavia issued a recommendation on the use of face masks five months ago, on 12 May… Read the full press release

Helsinki Airport welcomes Juneyao Air services to Zhengzhou, China

You can now fly from Helsinki Airport to Zhengzhou in the Henai province once a week with direct flights operated by Juneyao Air. Vantaa, Finland, 2020-Oct-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The first Juneyao Air flight landed at Helsinki Airport early in the morning on Monday, 12 October 2020. Finavia’s rescue services arranged an impressive… Read the full press release

dnata, iFLEAT and Thuisbezorgd.nl team up to launch pre-order inflight retail initiative in The Netherlands

Innovative solution enables passengers to pre-order quality meals up to one hour before boarding in Amsterdam Amsterdam / Dubai, 2020-Oct-14 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, a leading global inflight retailer, iFLEAT, an airline innovation and technology leader, and Thuisbezorgd.nl (part of Just Eat Takeaway.com), one of the world’s leading food delivery providers, have joined forces and successfully… Read the full press release

Ryanair launches new podcast – Inside Ryanair

Dublin, Ireland, 2020-Oct-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No. 1 airline, today (12 OCT) announced the launch of its new podcast – Inside Ryanair. If you’re intrigued by the inner workings of a world-leading airline, wondered how Ryanair can sell seats for less than €10 to some of Europe’s most wish-listed destinations, want an insight… Read the full press release

Jumeirah Group announces appointment of Azar Saliba as General Manager of Jumeirah Al Naseem

Dubai, UAE, 2020-Oct-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Jumeirah Group, the leading luxury hospitality leader, has announced the appointment of Azar Saliba as General Manager of Jumeirah Al Naseem, its contemporary beachside property in Dubai. With over two decades of experience in the industry, Azar joined Jumeirah Group in 2006 as Director of Rooms at… Read the full press release

Club Wyndham launches 15-night getaways to Reunite Extended Families This Thanksgiving

Nation’s Largest Vacation Ownership Club Provides Families a Way to Get Together This Holiday, Including a Pre-Thanksgiving Quarantine Survival Kit – and the Turkey Too ORLANDO, Fla., 2020-Oct-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The travel experts at Club Wyndham, the nation’s largest vacation ownership club, are offering a simple way for extended families and friends to… Read the full press release

Charlotte Douglas International Airport adds five electric buses to its vehicle fleet

Moving CLT Toward a Sustainable Future Charlotte, North Carolina, 2020-Oct-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Charlotte Douglas International Airport is adding five electric buses to its vehicle fleet as part of CLT’s sustainability commitment to pursue fiscally responsible practices that minimize environmental impacts. The buses will begin transporting passengers to and from the terminal on… Read the full press release

PCR rapid test now available at mobile laboratory at Brussels Airport

More than 7000 tests carried out in Test Centre Brussels, Belgium, 2020-Oct-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The mobile laboratory at Brussels Airport is now open. With this lab, the samples taken in the Test Centre can be analysed immediately on site, and therefore faster than before. Rapid tests are now possible as well, enabling… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines announces services to Chicago and Houston

DALLAS, TEXAS, 2020-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Oct 12, 2020) announced plans to expand its footprint in Chicago and Houston to give more travelers access to Southwest’s iconic Hospitality, low fares, and Customer-friendly policies. Chicago O’Hare International Airport Work is underway to add new service from Chicago O’Hare International… Read the full press release

Stanford Medicine to provide medical advice and protocol recommendations to guide Southwest Airlines’ ongoing and future efforts during the pandemic

DALLAS, TEXAS, 2020-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is working with the Stanford University School of Medicine to review the carrier’s multi-layered approach to supporting the well-being of Customers and Employees during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Southwest Promise encompasses the changes the airline has made to its around-the-clock operations, cleaning procedures, and physical-distancing… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways launches its first range of fully vegan dishes for Business Class passengers

Award-winning airline crafts a range of delicious vegan dishes for Business Class passengers as demand for plant-based food grows Economy Class customers can continue to pre-order special vegan meals ahead of travel DOHA, Qatar, 2020-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has introduced its first range of fully vegan dishes to its à la… Read the full press release

Marriott International announces the opening of Fuzhou Marriott Hotel Riverside

New hotel will create an inspiring space at the heart of Fuzhou’s futuristic technology hub, with design narrative influenced by the city’s ancient elements FUZHOU, CHINA, 2020-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International Inc. today (OCTOBER 12, 2020) announced the opening of Fuzhou Marriott Hotel Riverside in the capital city of Fujian province, China…. Read the full press release

Marriott International President and CEO Arne Sorenson honored with the 2020 Out & Equal Ally Changemaker Award

BETHESDA, MD, 2020-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Arne Sorenson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Marriott International, has been awarded the 2020 Out & Equal Ally Changemaker Award. According to Out & Equal, this award recognizes an LGBTQ Ally who has made a significant contribution to advancing workplace equality. As allies, they uplift the… Read the full press release

Emirates Skywards celebrates 20 years of excellence, innovation and unmatched rewards

Loyalty programme’s strong and active global membership has been built on continuous innovation and value-driven initiatives for members Dubai, UAE, 2020-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, has marked 20 years of excellence, innovation and unmatched rewards. Over the past two decades – the loyalty programme… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces the opening of the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Malta, Hyatt Regency Malta

Located in the seaside town of St. Julian’s, this addition marks the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Malta CHICAGO, IL, 2020-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) has today (October 12, 2020) announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Malta, the first Hyatt-branded property on the archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea. Situated in the… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces new adjacent boutique properties: Mission Pacific Hotel and The Seabird Resort, opening in Spring 2021 in Oceanside, California

Set to open Spring 2021, adjacent boutique properties are poised to become a world-class beach destination in San Diego County CHICAGO , IL, 2020-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Oceanside Beach Resort Owner LLC, an affiliate of S.D. Malkin Properties, proudly announce the naming of the new Mission Pacific Hotel and The… Read the full press release

New 127 room Hyatt House Louisville East officially opens

New 127 room hotel conveniently located in Louisville’s East End is perfect for short or extended stays LOUISVILLE, Ky., 2020-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt House Louisville East announced today (October 8, 2020) its official opening. This is the first Hyatt House hotel in Louisville, expanding the Hyatt House brand’s footprint globally in markets that… Read the full press release

CDA and AAAE to host Airports Going Green 2020 on November 18, 2020

Chicago, IL, 2020-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) and the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) invite you to Save the Date for Airports Going Green 2020. Wednesday, November 18, 2020 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM CST (UTC -6) There is no fee to attend this event, but registration… Read the full press release

Southwest adds new services to Florida, California and Colorado in its winter flight schedule

Year-round service for Miami and Palm Springs to begin Nov. 15; Seasonal service to Montrose (Telluride) to begin Dec. 19; International service launches from Phoenix to Los Cabos & Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; Southwest service resumes in Puerto Vallarta DALLAS, TEXAS, 2020-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Oct 8, 2020) primed… Read the full press release

dnata launches cool dollies to enhance its pharma handling capabilities in Singapore

High-tech cool dollies ensure safe and efficient handling of pharmaceuticals at Changi Airport Singapore, 2020-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, one of the world’s leading air services providers, has further enhanced its pharma handling capabilities in Singapore by launching cool dollies in its operations. The company’s new, high-tech containers are specially designed to serve the pharmaceutical… Read the full press release

Five Avani Hotels & Resorts recognised as Top Hotels and Resorts in Asia and Europe in the 2020 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards

Bangkok, Thailand, 2020-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Avani Hotels & Resorts (www.avanihotels.com) is thrilled to announce that five of the brand’s properties were recognised as Top Hotels and Resorts in Asia and Europe in the 2020 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. More than 715,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers submitted an incredible number of… Read the full press release

Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel introduces VIVID by Verita Health

Doha, Qatar, 2020-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas steps into the world of integrated health and wellness with the introduction of VIVID by Verita Health at Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel. Located in the garden courtyard setting adjacent to the Bangkok jet set’s much-loved retreat from the capital’s buzz, Aqua Bar, VIVID at Anantara… Read the full press release

Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas recognised with 25 accolades in the 2020 Condé Nast Traveller US and UK Readers’ Choice Awards

Doha, Qatar, 2020-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas wakes to news that its portfolio of luxury properties around the world has been recognised with a total of 25 accolades in the 2020 Condé Nast Traveller US and UK Readers’ Choice Awards. The magazines represent the most prestigious and highly respected… Read the full press release

Clarion Pointe opened its 20th hotel in the U.S.

Clarion Brand Extension Continues United States Expansion with Hotels that Provide Affordable Elevated Essentials ROCKVILLE, Md., 2020-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Two years after launching Clarion Pointe, a midscale select-service brand extension franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), the brand has opened its 20th hotel in the U.S. and now has over 50 hotels open or… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Langkawi named the highest ranked Resort in Malaysia by Condé Nast Traveler’s 2020 Readers’ Choice Award

Langkawi, Malaysia, 2020-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Langkawi is named the highest ranked Resort in Malaysia by Condé Nast Traveler’s 2020 Readers’ Choice Award, the most renowned international travel publication in the travel industry. “We’re delighted to be chosen as the #1 resort in Malaysia,” says David Macklin, General Manager at Four Seasons Resort Langkawi, adding that the… Read the full press release