BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2021-Nov-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is set to organise the Virtual PATA Destination Marketing Forum 2021 from November 24 – 26. As destination marketing organisations (DMOs) across the globe continue to rebrand from a purely marketing organisation to embracing the importance of also being a destination… Read the full news article
Zurich, Switzerland, 2021-Nov-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport’s state-of-the-art cargo warehouse at Frankfurt Airport is now also in the digital space. Open since November 2020, the 17,000 sqm facility, complete with a certified Pharma Center, is equipped with an automated material handling system. It uses the Fair@Link yard management system and Swissport’s cargo app. Swissport… Read the full news article
Madrid, Spain, 2021-Nov-11 — /Travel PR News/ — UNWTO and Instagram have joined forces to produce a ‘Tourism Recovery Playbook’, and so help destinations and business harness the power of digital and visual storytelling to reach new audiences and return to growth. This first ever partnership with Instagram forms part of UNWTO’s wider shift towards… Read the full news article
Madrid, Spain, 2021-Nov-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has launched the ‘Centre Stage’ project, with the support of German Federal Ministry for Economic Development (BMZ), Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and UN Women. Over the course of one year, from November 2021 – November 2022, the project will support… Read the full news article
Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2021-Nov-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Deutsche Hospitality is continuing on its course of expansion in the Middle East. As of 10 November 2021, the new Steigenberger Hotel Doha will welcome guests to its 206 rooms spread over nine floors. 28 suites and a luxurious Royal Suite are also available to… Read the full news article
PHUKET, THAILAND, 2021-Nov-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Courtyard by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s extraordinary portfolio of 30 hotel brands, today (NOVEMBER 9, 2021) announced the opening of its newest hotel on the tropical island of Phuket, Thailand. Located in the heart of Phuket’s old town, the 248-room Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town is… Read the full news article
The opening of The Ritz-Carlton, Mexico City showcases continued growth for the company in the region PLANTATION, FLORIDA, 2021-Nov-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. today (NOVEMBER 10, 2021) announced that it has reached a milestone with the opening of its 300th property in the Caribbean and Latin America, marking a significant achievement and… Read the full news article
50,000-square-foot facilities replace three smaller screening areas, providing more room for passengers and TSA staff and significant additional post-security space Washington DC, USA, 2021-Nov-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Two new security screening checkpoints are conveniently located between Terminals B and C, the Metrorail station and Terminal Parking Garages. Arrows on the map indicate the… Read the full news article
Dubai, UAE, 2021-Nov-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Emirates Flight Training Academy (EFTA) held its second graduation ceremony today (9 November 2021), with another 25 cadets successfully completing the Academy’s world-class training programme. This takes the total number of EFTA cadet graduates since the inaugural ceremony last year, to 50. The graduation ceremony took… Read the full news article
Guangzhou, China, 2021-Nov-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Tian Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou is crowned Best Hotel Bar (South) by DRiNK Awards. Giuseppe Magno, Director of Food and Beverage, expresses joy when receiving the award: “It is such an hornour to have received this accolade from the leading industry media DRiNK in Asia. We are truly grateful as… Read the full news article
Honouring the “pathway to the sea” with oyster bar, steaks, and seafood New Orleans, USA, 2021-Nov-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences New Orleans and award-winning chef Donald Link are proud to announce the November 26, 2021 opening of Chemin à la Mer. French for “pathway to the sea,” Chemin à la Mer offers sweeping,… Read the full news article
Terminal access remains restricted under current Alert Level settings Auckland, New Zealand, 2021-Nov-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The first quarantine-free arrivals from Tonga in 20 months will touch down at Auckland Airport this evening. In coming weeks, flights from Tonga will be joined by arrivals from Samoa and Vanuatu and Tokelau travelling quarantine-free for the first… Read the full news article
LAS VEGAS, NV, 2021-Nov-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Nearly 20 months after the last transoceanic flight carrying tourists landed at LAS, Virgin Atlantic Airways returned to Las Vegas on Monday, Nov. 8. The Boeing 787-9 touched down the same day policies for foreign national air travelers to the United States changed, allowing more vaccinated international visitors… Read the full news article
Airport scores in multiple categories of Airports Council International – North America awards SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2021-Nov-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA), the foremost advocate for airport operators in North America, has awarded San Francisco International Airport (SFO) multiple first-place awards for its marketing and communication programs. “We… Read the full news article
New York, USA, 2021-Nov-10 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways today (08-11-2021) marked the reopening of borders between the US and UK, with a one-off return of its prestigious BA001 flight number which was previously used for Concorde. Touching down at 11.15am local time, it was the airline’s first flight to arrive in the… Read the full news article
New season follows artists Shovels and Rope, Matthew Logan Vasquez, Margo Price, Jeremy Ivey, Durand Jones, and Maria Gough through Charleston, Nashville, and New Orleans Fans invited to enter sweepstakes* for a chance to win round trip airfare for a winner and a guest to visit one of the cities highlighted DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-Nov-10 —… Read the full news article
Members Can Now Earn and Redeem Points for the Ultimate in Luxury Cruising as Part of Marriott International’s Award-Winning Travel Program BETHESDA, MD, 2021-Nov-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott Bonvoy®, Marriott International’s travel program, today (NOVEMBER 9, 2021) announced The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection will join the program effective November 9, 2021. Translating the legendary… Read the full news article
Momentum continues for luxury boutique brand in Europe with the signing of Kimpton Budapest Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Nov-10 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has today (09 NOVEMBER 2021) announced the signing of Kimpton Budapest in Hungary. The hotel is signed under a management agreement… Read the full news article
Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Nov-10 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is proud to announce the continued growth of one of its much-loved global brands –Holiday Inn Express – with the opening of a brand-new hotel, Holiday Inn Express Dusseldorf – Hauptbahnhof, the largest Holiday Inn Express… Read the full news article
Sofitel introduces edgy & playful series of films inspired by french idioms to express its ‘Live The French Way’ ethos Paris, France, 2021-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — As the first international luxury hotel brand to originate from France, Sofitel Hotels & Resorts is a renowned global ambassador of modern French Art de Vivre and… Read the full news article
Cadets graduating from EFTA will be eligible to apply for second officer roles at Emirates EFTA offers highest training standards for commercial pilots’ licence through advanced technology and modern curriculum Dubai, UAE, 2021-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The Emirates Flight Training Academy is inviting aspiring UAE Nationals and residents as well as international candidates… Read the full news article
Codeshare flights to facilitate seamless connectivity on 18 routes between Indonesia, Middle East, Africa and Europe; Seven new domestic destinations in Indonesia to be accessible to customers on Emirates tickets Both airlines to explore mutual benefits for members of their frequent flyer programmes Dubai, UAE, 2021-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates and Garuda Indonesia… Read the full news article
Relax riverside for an unforgettable night of socialising, entertainment, and activities under the full moon Bangkok, Thailand, 2021-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Loy Krathong is all about the celebration of togetherness and the honouring of water and its life-giving energy. Situated along Bangkok’s River of Kings, Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River celebrates life… Read the full news article
Sonal Uberoi is the new Director of Wellness at the largest urban wellness spa in Spain Madrid, Spain, 2021-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Madrid announces that Sonal Uberoi is the new Director of its SPA. With more than ten years of experience in spa and wellness centre management, Sonal Uberoi will now be in charge of… Read the full news article
British Airways first flight to the US since the lifting of restrictions for the majority of UK travellers departed for New York JFK at 0830 this morning in a synchronised take-off with Virgin Atlantic BA001, a flight number previously reserved for Concorde, is being directly powered by 35% sustainable aviation fuel – believed to be… Read the full news article
Customers return to British Airways and Virgin Atlantic flights to the US on Monday 8 November as country relaxes entry requirements It marks the first day since March 16, 2020 that the vast majority of UK nationals have been able to fly to the US Airlines will celebrate the easing of restrictions with a unique show… Read the full news article
VFR is the first Russian sports federation to enter a partnership with the World’s Best Airline Partnership coincides with Qatar Airways launching flights to Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport DOHA, Qatar, 2021-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways expands its diverse sporting sponsorship portfolio with the exciting addition of the Volleyball Federation of Russia (VFR) in… Read the full news article
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2021-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines and Hawaii-based social and environmental impact organization, travel2change, are helping to connect guests with fun and enriching activities aimed at creating a positive benefit for communities across the Hawaiian Islands. The new partnership, launched today at travel2change.org/alaskaair, will make it easier for travelers to find and participate… Read the full news article
BETHESDA, MD, 2021-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (NOVEMBER 4, 2021), Aloft Hotels, the innovative brand for music enthusiasts and tech-savvy travelers part of Marriott Bonvoy’s diverse portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, announces a rebooted breakfast concept at over 150 hotels across North America, beginning this November with a full rollout by January 2022…. Read the full news article
Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — In response to the changing dynamics in the virtual and hybrid event world, IHG Hotels & Resorts has partnered with expert meeting technology company Weframe at select properties across Europe. Building on IHG’s leading Meet with Confidence Programme, the new partnership with WeFrame will offer enhanced technology for… Read the full news article