Fiji Airways increased weekly freighter services to up to 10 flights per week

Nadi, Fiji, 2020-Aug-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Fiji Airways has increased its weekly freighter services to up to 10 flights per week. Freighter services between Nadi and Auckland have increased to up to 3 flights per week, while freighter services between Nadi-Sydney and Nadi-Los Angeles operate up to twice a week. Weekly freighter services… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways’ loyalty programme, Privilege Club enhances its Qmiles policy

Qatar Airways’ loyalty programme embarks on a journey of change designed with members’ needs in mind, starting with Qmiles that last longer than ever Members can earn and spend Qmiles when flying or via a range of travel, lifestyle or banking partners DOHA, Qatar, 2020-Aug-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways’ loyalty programme, Privilege… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways increases services to Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore and Peshawar

The airline increases its schedule of flights to Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore and Peshawar today Passengers travelling from Pakistan can connect via the Best Airport in the Middle East to over 80 destinations in Canada, Europe, South East Asia and the US Doha, Qatar, 2020-Aug-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to increase… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways resumes services to Adelaide

Starting 16 August 2020 the airline will operate two-weekly flights to Adelaide with connections to more than 35 destinations across Africa, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and South Asia Australia is a strategically important market for Qatar Airways with the airline never stopping services to Melbourne, Perth and Sydney and launching new flights to… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines to allow qualified travel funds to be converted to Rapid Rewards® points

Dallas, Texas, 2020-Aug-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced today (Aug 10, 2020) it will allow qualified travel funds to be converted to Rapid Rewards® points now through December 15, 2020. This will provide Southwest Airlines Customers even greater flexibility. Members who have travel funds that meet specific qualifications will be able… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Geneva and Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como launch Lake-to-Lake Helicopter Experience accommodation package

Geneva, Switzerland, 2020-Aug-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Geneva and Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como are delighted to announce the launch of a lavish and exciting new accommodation package, Lake-to-Lake Helicopter Experience, which includes a private helicopter flight from Lake Geneva to Lake Como or vice versa. Guests will fly by five-seater helicopter and enjoy spectacular views of… Read the full press release

Auckland Airport’s international terminal to be separated into two zones to protect the health and safety of passengers

Auckland, New Zealand, 2020-Aug-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport’s international terminal will be separated into two zones as part of a plan to protect the health and safety of people flying to and from countries with which New Zealand has formed a safe travel bubble. In anticipation of a safe air corridor being… Read the full press release

SJC Assistant Director of Aviation Judy Ross appointed President of the Southwest Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives (SWAAAE)

Ross also elected to the national association’s Board of Directors San José, Calif., 2020-Aug-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Mineta San José International Airport’s Assistant Director of Aviation Judy Ross will serve as the President of the Southwest Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives (SWAAAE) for a one-year term, from 2020-2021. Ms. Ross… Read the full press release

British Airways resumes service to more destinations this August

LONDON, UK, 2020-Aug-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Throughout August, British Airways is resuming flying to more destinations, albeit with continued low frequencies while the impact of Covid-19 remains felt across the globe. In Europe flights will resume to the holiday destinations of Bari, Bastia, Bodrum, Bordeaux, Catania, Figari, Frankfurt, Genoa, Kefalonia, Lyon, Luxembourg, Malta,… Read the full press release

Emirates’ iconic A380 aircraft to service Guangzhou from 8 August 2020

The airline resumed A380 services this week to Amsterdam and Cairo, and added a second daily A380 service to London Heathrow Emirates has now resumed passenger network operations to 50% of pre-pandemic destinations Dubai, UAE, 2020-Aug-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has announced that it will deploy its iconic A380 aircraft to Guangzhou from 8… Read the full press release

Hotel Nikko Bali Welcomes Digital Nomads to Experience Beachfront Resort Coworking Space

Bali, Indonesia, 2020-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Hotel Nikko Bali welcomes digital nomads to experience the first resort coworking space in Bali starting from 1st of September 2020 with two of its prime venues that boast beachfront view and open air concept. The resort coworking space is available for daily, weekly and monthly basis. Guests… Read the full press release

Former iconic Byblos Hotel in Mijas to be redeveloped into a luxury resort; will mark the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Southern Spain

The iconic Andalusian resort will join The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand and mark the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Southern Spain following extensive renovations CHICAGO, IL, 2020-Jul-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (July 30, 2020) that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a franchise agreement with a wholly owned… Read the full press release

IATA calls for harmonized biosafety measures for passengers across the Middle East as aviation restarts

Amman, Jordan, 2020-Jul-31 — /Travel PR News/ — IATA has called on governments in the Middle East to harmonize biosafety measures for passengers across the region as aviation restarts. A global framework for restarting aviation while protecting public health has been agreed by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and published in the Take-Off  guidance. However, inconsistent… Read the full press release

IATA calls on African governments to unblock bottlenecks in financial relief for air transport and tourism

Amman, Jordan, 2020-Jul-31 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is urging African governments to unblock bottlenecks so that urgently needed financial relief pledged for air transport and tourism reaches the distressed businesses it is meant to help and implement the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Take-Off guidance to ensure a safe restart… Read the full press release

New study: Germans’ interest in travel abroad remains high despite Covid-19 pandemic

Berlin, Germany, 2020-Jul-31 — /Travel PR News/ — ITB Berlin is to publish a special study by IPK on the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on international travel behaviour – Germans’ interest in travel abroad remains high despite no vaccine being available – Car journeys and holidays close to nature are regarded as very safe… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. now known as Royal Caribbean Group

MIAMI, FL, 2020-Jul-31 — /Travel PR News/ — When a company is known for raising the bar on design and innovation, nothing is exempt from the mantra of continuous improvement—not even the company’s own name. That’s why Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is now known by a new moniker: Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL). “The name is simpler,… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines wins four awards in the 2020 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice™ Awards for Airlines

DALLAS, TEXAS, 2020-Jul-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced today (Jul 28, 2020) that it was recognized by Tripadvisor as a winner of four awards in the 2020 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice™ Awards for Airlines. Awards are based on a full year of Tripadvisor reviews. Award winners are known for consistently receiving… Read the full press release

The Pavilions Hotels & Resorts Excited To Announce First Luxury Resort Brand In El Nido, Palawan Island Philippines

The Pavilions Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of El Nido Beach & Spa Resort HONG KONG, 2020-Jul-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pavilions Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of El Nido Beach & Spa Resort. The 96 key pool-villa luxury resort is being developed on the white sandy beaches of… Read the full press release

Dr. Calvin Johnson appointed Global Head, Public Health and Chief Medical Officer at Royal Caribbean Group

Former Pennsylvania Secretary of Health to lead strategic planning and operation of global health program Miami, FL, 2020-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean Group has named Dr. Calvin Johnson as Global Head, Public Health and Chief Medical Officer. In this new role, Johnson will lead the Group’s global health and wellness policy, manage… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways announces resumption of flights to Helsinki

Resumption of three weekly Helsinki flights will see Qatar Airways operate a total of 22 weekly flights to the Nordics The Nordics are a strategically important market for Qatar Airways with the airline providing uninterrupted services to Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm throughout the crisis Helsinki route will be operated by the airline’s modern, fuel-efficient Airbus… Read the full press release

HYATT REGENCY AND HYATT HOUSE MANCHESTER REOPEN!

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MANCHESTER, UK, 2020-Jul-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Business and leisure travellers to Manchester will once again enjoy a warm welcome from Hyatt when the city’s two world-class properties reopen on July 20th, 2020, to a newly enhanced service featuring Hyatt’s Global Care & Cleanliness Commitment that ensures every experience is one of comfort, safety and enjoyment. Hyatt… Read the full press release

Emirates restarts Stockholm flights from 1 August

Dubai, UAE, 2020-Jul-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates will resume passenger services to Stockholm with weekly flights from 1 August, expanding its network in Europe to 22 cities, and connecting customers from Europe to the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Africa. The restart of Stockholm flights means that all Emirates gateways in Scandinavia will have… Read the full press release

Minor Hotels adds Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate Dubai Hotel to its portfolio of hotels and resorts in the UAE

Doha, Qatar, 2020-Jul-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Minor Hotels, together with Seven Tides Limited, are pleased to announce the launch of Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate Dubai Hotel in the United Arab Emirates. Located in the Jebel Ali area of Dubai and in close proximity to the Expo 2020 Dubai site, the 396-key property and… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Montreal reopens its doors to guests

Montreal, Canada, 2020-Jul-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Montreal reopens its doors today (July 20, 2020), bringing back Montreal’s premiere destination in luxury and style.  The recently-opened Hotel continues to make a splash with its sleekly modern accommodations, legendary Four Seasons service, hot spot MARCUS Restaurant by celebrity Chef Marcus Samuelsson and an… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island now accepting reservations exclusively for its Private Retreats Experience

New residential experience embraces Lead With Care, an enhanced health and safety program now being implemented at Four Seasons properties worldwide Seychelles, Desroches Island, 2020-Jul-23 — /Travel PR News/ — In the tropics of the Outer Amirantes, Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island is far removed from the day to day, inviting relaxation through daily adventures and… Read the full press release

SITA and NEC Corporation partner to develop secure walk-through travel experience at airports

Tokyo and Geneva, 2020-Jul-23 — /Travel PR News/ — NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) and SITA today (21 July 2020) announced a global partnership to develop market-leading solutions that enable a secure walk-through travel experience at airports, leveraging NEC’s I:Delight identity management platform together with SITA Smart Path and SITA Flex. The partnership comes as airports and airlines increasingly look… Read the full press release

Grand Park Kodhipparu, Maldives welcomes the first guests to discover a safe paradise after reopening.

Maldives, 2020-Jul-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Grand Park Kodhipparu welcomed the first guests to the idyllic paradise, same day as the borders of the Republic of Maldives was reopened on the 15 July 2020. The guests arrived on the first passenger flight to have arrived in the Maldives on Qatar Airways flight after the island… Read the full press release

SITA’s ‘Runway for Future Operations’ report outlines its vision for the immediate future of air travel

SITA’s Runway for Future Operations paper maps out the critical steps needed for the air transport industry to recover Geneva, Switzerland, 2020-Jul-22 — /Travel PR News/ — SITA, the technology provider for the air transport industry, today (21 July 2020) released a new paper outlining the company’s vision for the immediate future of air travel…. Read the full press release

Hyatt hotels in the U.S. and Canada to require face coverings within indoor public areas

CHICAGO, IL, 2020-Jul-22 — /Travel PR News/ — At Hyatt, the safety and security of our colleagues and guests is always a top priority. Guided by our purpose – to care for people so they can be their best – and following medical expert guidance to help reduce the spread of COVID-19, beginning Monday, July 27,… Read the full press release

KLM announces the appointment of Eelco van Asch as Executive Vice President Information Services & CIO

Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2020-Jul-22 — /Travel PR News/ — KLM announces today (21 July 2020) that Eelco van Asch will be appointed Executive Vice President Information Services & CIO with effect from 1 September 2020, when he will also be joining the Executive Team. He succeeds Paul Elich, who will be retiring on the same date…. Read the full press release