HMSHost announces appointment of four associates to vice president positions

New VP appointments denote continued organizational growth and development BETHESDA, Md., 2022-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Global restaurateur HMSHost has announced the appointment of four associates to vice president positions. “I am thrilled to announce the promotion of several members of our team to vice president,” said HMSHost President and CEO Steve Johnson, “HMSHost… Read the full news article

flydubai launches three-times weekly service to Izmir in Turkey from 26 June

Flights to Izmir will start from 26 June with a three-times weekly service The carrier will further grow its network Turkey to six destinations with seasonal operations to Bodrum and Trabzon commencing from 23 June Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2022-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ —flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, announced today (29 April 2022) the launch… Read the full news article

Deutsche Hospitality announces the opening of Zleep Hotel Køge in Denmark

Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2022-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — As of May 1, 2022, Zleep Hotel Køge welcomes its guests in the Danish harbour city. Built in 1989 in the style of an old warehouse, the hotel is located directly at the old marina and is only a few minutes’ walk from the centre… Read the full news article

Marie-Noële Schwartzmann succeeds Claus-Dieter Jandel as Chief Development Officer of Deutsche Hospitality

Marie-Noële Schwartzmann joins DH and takes over effective May 1, 2022 Claus-Dieter Jandel retires after more than 40 years with the company Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2022-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Effective May 1, 2022, Marie-Noële Schwartzmann will become the new Chief Development Officer of Deutsche Hospitality. She succeeds Claus-Dieter Jandel who has decided… Read the full news article

Cucina Italian restaurant and Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel earn Four-Star restaurant award and Recommended Hotel award from Forbes Travel Guide

Hong Kong SAR, China, 2022-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — For the third year in a row, Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel has been recognised by Forbes Travel Guide (“FTG”), the only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants and spas. FTG announced its annual Star Ratings list during the 2022 Star Awards on 26 April…. Read the full news article

Marco Polo Ortigas, Manila earns its sixth consecutive new Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star award

The Philippines’ first sky hotel feted with the world’s best in travel and hospitality Hong Kong, China, 2022-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Forbes Travel Guide (“FTG”), the only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants and spas, today (26 April 2022) announced its 2022 Star Awards. Marco Polo Ortigas, Manila received its sixth consecutive… Read the full news article

Hyatt to introduce Caption by Hyatt brand with planned summer 2022 opening of Caption by Hyatt Beale Street Memphis in Tennessee

Caption by Hyatt Beale Street Memphis will introduce self-activated, responsibly designed guestrooms, distinct dining experiences, and tech-forward, vibrant social spaces CHICAGO, IL, 2022-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Celebrating the launch of its newest lifestyle brand, Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) is proud to announce the introduction of the Caption by Hyatt brand with the planned summer 2022… Read the full news article

Swoop inaugurates flight to Charlottetown Airport from Hamilton International Airport

The ultra-not-expensive airline connects Prince Edward Island with new non-stop flights from Hamilton and Toronto.  Charlottetown, PEI, 2022-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (May 1, 2022), Swoop, Canada’s leading ultra-low-cost airline, launched its inaugural flight to Charlottetown Airport (YYG) from Hamilton International Airport (YHM). Swoop flight WO170 took off from Hamilton this morning at… Read the full news article

Budapest Airport honored its most outstanding partners at a grand gala event

Budapest, Hungary, 2022-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — On 28 April, Budapest Airport presented its partner awards at a grandiose gala event similar to previous years. At the event organized in Terminal 1, the airport operator honored, among others, its most outstanding commercial, airline, environmental, cargo and media partners, who made a significant contribution to… Read the full news article

Belfast City Airport welcomes easyJet’s new route to Liverpool

Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2022-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Northern Ireland’s largest airline, has today (28 Apr 2022) announced a new route from Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, which will take off for the first time this summer. Flights to Liverpool are scheduled to launch from 1 July 2022, with daily departures on Mondays,… Read the full news article

CDA welcomes Frontier Airlines’ services from Chicago Midway International Airport

To Celebrate, America’s Greenest Airline is Offering Fares as Low as $59* CHICAGO, IL, 2022-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Low-fare carrier Frontier Airlines (NASDAQ: ULCC) today (April 28, 2022) launches service from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Eight of the airline’s 11 new routes begin this week as MDW becomes Frontier’s primary airport in… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways marks the start of the ‘Eid Al Fitr’ holiday with special celebrations onboard and in its Lounges at HIA

Passengers will be offered ‘Mamoul’ butter date cookies from Qinwan –Qatar’s premium dates brand Doha, Qatar, 2022-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways marks the end of the Holy Month of Ramadan and the start of the ‘Eid Al Fitr’ holiday with special celebrations onboard its aircraft and in Al Safwa First and Al… Read the full news article

Emirates gears up for Eid travel rush

Airline gearing up to handle more than 700,000 customers bound for holidays abroad Emirates check-in facility in Ajman open up to 24 hours before departure for customers travelling from the Northern Emirates DUBAI, UAE, 2022-Apr-30 — /Travel PR News/ — With the Eid travel rush just around the corner, the teams at Emirates are preparing… Read the full news article

dnata and Qatar Airways Cargo extend partnership in Belgium

Brussels, Belgium, 2022-Apr-30 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, and Qatar Airways Cargo, the world’s leading air cargo carrier, have extended their partnership in Belgium. The multi-year extension of the contract will see dnata continue to deliver a range of cargo handling and road feeder services for… Read the full news article

Anantara Chiang Mai Resort listed in the 2022 Top 500 Hotels in the World by Travel and Leisure Magazine

Bangkok, Thailand, 2022-Apr-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Anantara Chiang Mai Resort, which blends contemporary design with traditional Thai hospitality and old-world charm, has been listed in the 2022 Top 500 Hotels in the World by Travel and Leisure Magazine. This year’s T+L 500 is derived from the results of the 2021 World’s Best Awards… Read the full news article

Choice Hotels announces new franchise agreements expanding its Gulf Coasts’ extended stay properties

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2022-Apr-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) has awarded two MainStay Suites franchise agreements to longtime Choice franchisee and multi-unit developer Gulf Coast Hotel Management, Inc. The latest signings add to Gulf Coasts’ growing portfolio of extended stay properties, which now total 39 hotels and make them the largest privately owned extended… Read the full news article

Jumeirah Group announces the opening of Jumeirah Bali

Dubai, UAE, 2022-Apr-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, has further expanded its international portfolio with the debut of its first stunning, contemporary resort in Indonesia – Jumeirah Bali. World famous for its captivating beauty, Bali is often referred to as the last… Read the full news article

Pratt & Whitney joins SITA’s e-Aircraft® DataHub for big data analytics

US aircraft engine manufacturer to use SITA’s e-Aircraft® DataHub for big data analytics. Geneva, Switzerland, 2022-Apr-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney and IT provider SITA have signed an agreement for full flight data retrieval and processing in support of predictive maintenance of aircraft engines. Many airlines will benefit from the new… Read the full news article

Athens International Airport implements SITA’s Airport Management to improve operations and processes

With rich data at its fingertips, the airport can rethink its operations in the future. Athens, Greece, 2022-Apr-30 — /Travel PR News/ — SITA has just completed the implementation of its airport management solution at Athens International Airport, delivering significantly improved airport processes, as well as operational and cost efficiencies. Using SITA’s Airport Management, Athens International… Read the full news article

Manchester Airport welcomes Kuwait Airways’ direct flights between Kuwait and Manchester

Kuwait Airways set to launch direct flights to Manchester from 1st May Currently 49,000 passengers from the North of England travel there indirectly Inbound tourism boom predicted as pre-pandemic 23,000 people a year from Kuwait visited the North West, spending more than £22m Route set to be popular for students, with 2,960 currently studying at universities… Read the full news article

Hyatt announces the opening of the 225-room Hyatt Regency London Stratford and the 127-room Hyatt House London Stratford

The openings mark a key moment for Hyatt’s ambitious growth plan in the United Kingdom and further strengthen Hyatt’s brand in the capital CHICAGO, IL, 2022-Apr-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (April 28, 2022) the opening of the 225-room Hyatt Regency London Stratford and the 127-room Hyatt House London… Read the full news article

Swoop inaugurates service between Edmonton International Airport and Ottawa International Airport

Ottawa, ON, 2022-Apr-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Swoop, Canada’s leading ultra-low-cost airline, celebrated its first inaugural flight between Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and Ottawa International Airport (YOW). Swoop flight WO 510 took off from Edmonton this morning at 10:50 a.m. MT and arrived at 4:30pm local time in Ottawa. “Today’s  (April 25, 2022 )… Read the full news article

easyJet and GKN Aerospace to cooperate on reducing carbon emissions in aviation

London, UK, 2022-Apr-30 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has announced it is working with GKN Aerospace, the world’s leading multi-technology tier 1 aerospace supplier, to work toward reducing carbon emissions in aviation through the adoption of zero carbon emission technologies. easyJet will support the development of GKN Aerospace’s Hydrogen Combustion (H2JET)… Read the full news article

easyJet and easyJet holidays add seven new routes to its UK network for summer 2022

easyJet has put 7 new routes from six UK airports on sale today with fares starting from £25.99* The airline is now the largest carrier to the Greek Islands from the UK, launching flights for the first time to Kos, Kefalonia, Corfu and Chania 100k new seats are now on sale from the UK to… Read the full news article

Aer Lingus announces up to 20% off on European flights and checked baggage this summer

Dublin, Ireland, 2022-Apr-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The excitement for summer is building as Aer Lingus has just announced big savings on travel to Europe. Jetsetters can enjoy up to 20% off European flights as well as up to 20% off checked baggage right across summer. Jet off on a sunshine escape to the… Read the full news article

Gatwick Airport welcomes news that UK passengers to Portugal now have option to use e-gates at the border

London, UK, 2022-Apr-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick Airport – which has more flights to Portugal than any UK airport – welcomes news that British travellers to Portugal can now use electronic e-gates at the border to help make entry into the country quicker and smoother. Lisbon, Faro, Porto and Funchal (Madeira Island) airport… Read the full news article

Swissport offers premium lounge experience in partnership with Luxury Escapes at Australia’s four largest airports

Australia & New Zealand, 2022-Apr-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport has announced a new partnership between its airport lounges and Luxury Escapes, further strengthening its offering to travellers and airline partners at Australia’s four largest airports. The partnership means international lounge passes will be offered as part of Luxury Escapes’ deals or as an… Read the full news article

Radisson announces the opening of Royan Hotel Hagia Sophia Istanbul

Radisson Individuals expands to Turkey with its first property nestled in historic Istanbul Brussels / Istanbul, 2022-Apr-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group is delighted to announce the opening of Royan Hotel Hagia Sophia Istanbul, a member of Radisson Individuals, the first Radisson Individuals hotel in Turkey. The hotel is located in the… Read the full news article

All Nippon Airways introduces “SUITE DINING” at ANA SUITE LOUNGE at Haneda Airport and Narita Airport

Beginning April 27, a new set meal service “SUITE DINING” will be offered at ANA SUITE LOUNGE at Tokyo Haneda Airport and Tokyo Narita Airport. The mobile meal ordering system currently available at ANA lounges at Haneda Airport will be newly introduced at ANA lounges at Narita Airport. TOKYO, JAPAN, 2022-Apr-28 — /Travel PR News/… Read the full news article

Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz Named Recommended Hotel In Forbes Travel Guide’s 2022 Star Awards

Gozo, Malta, 2022-Apr-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Forbes Travel Guide (“FTG”), the only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants and spas, today (April 26, 2022)  announced its 2022 Star Awards. Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz earned a new Forbes Travel Guide Recommended award and is showcased with other honorees on ForbesTravelGuide.com. Kempinski Hotel San… Read the full news article