KLM expands its network with new services to Riyadh in Saudi Arabia

Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2020-Jul-22 — /Travel PR News/ — From 28 September 2020, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will adjust the schedule for flights between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and the Gulf States in the Middle East. KLM will also expand its network with the opening of Riyadh in Saudi Arabia. Riyadh is an entirely new destination for… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport welcomes TUI UK’s summer 2020 holiday programme

LONDON, UK, 2020-Jul-22 — /Travel PR News/ —TUI UK today (21st Jul 2020) reveals its summer 2020 holiday programme starting on 25 July from Bristol Airport, with flights to Greece and Spain. The UK’s largest holiday company is ready to take people on holiday again to 10 destinations between 25 and 31 July, including Alicante,… Read the full press release

Hotels joins the Thai Government to launch ‘Rao Thiew Duay Kan’ or ‘Let’s Travel Together’ campaign

Doha, Qatar, 2020-Jul-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Avani Hotels is pleased to join hands with the Thai Government to launch ‘Rao Thiew Duay Kan’ or ‘Let’s Travel Together’ campaign. Applicable to all travel bookings made by Thai nationals from now until October 2020, the campaign offers Thai citizens up to a 40% rebate up… Read the full press release

The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko introduces a new level of luxury to the destination amidst a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Japan

The highly anticipated luxury hotel offers a pristine haven in the historic mountain region of Nikko, where a rich untouched natural environment entwines with centuries-old traditions NIKKO, JAPAN, 2020-Jul-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C today (JULY 15, 2020) announced the opening of the latest hotel to join its luxury Asia… Read the full press release

Lendlease and IHG® Army Hotels announce the opening of the largest Candlewood Suites in the world

New hotel is the largest Candlewood Suites® in the world  Denham, United Kingdom, 2020-Jul-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Lendlease and IHG® Army Hotels announce the opening of the new Candlewood Suites® hotel on Fort Gordon – the largest Candlewood Suites in the world. The hotel is the latest example of the successful collaboration between the U.S. Army, Lendlease and IHG Army Hotels,… Read the full press release

Deutsche Hospitality launches new “H Rewards” loyalty programme

New loyalty programme launches in July 2020 Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2020-Jul-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Deutsche Hospitality is presenting its new “H Rewards” loyalty programme. The hotel company will be offering a significantly expanded package of benefits to guests of all of its five brands – Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts, MAXX by Steigenberger,… Read the full press release

Heathrow kicked off a number of pioneering technologies to provide long-lasting protection from COVID-19

Heathrow rolls out raft of anti-viral measures at key touchpoints to protect passengers, reducing the risk of transmission when travelling Some of the measures being rolled out include UV cleaning robots, anti-viral disinfecting wraps and sealants and 100 hygiene-technicians The airport has conducted an overhaul of the entire passenger journey setting out plans for more… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways resumes flights to the Maldives

Airline will also resume flights this month to Addis Ababa, Antalya, Bodrum, Djibouti, Helsinki and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen The airlines’ network will expand to more than 450 weekly flights to over 70 destinations by the end of July Maldives joins a number of popular summer holiday destinations that Qatar Airways has already resumed flights to, including… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines announces total of 12 new routes from Los Angeles International Airport

New service from Los Angeles includes flights to Florida, Hawaii, Montana and Oregon SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2020-Jul-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines announced today (July 16, 2020) seven new routes from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to further connect its guests between Southern California and key markets around the country, including the first nonstop service from the… Read the full press release

PATA announces the launch of expanded and revamped PATA Crisis Resource Center

BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2020-Jul-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is excited to announce the launch of the expanded and revamped PATA Crisis Resource Center (CRC) to aid in the rapid, robust and responsible renewal of the Asia Pacific travel and tourism industry. The updated resource was created with the support of the Asian Development… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces the opening of Wyndhurst Manor & Club and Miraval Berkshires

Two distinct travel destinations open side-by-side today in Lenox, Mass. CHICAGO, IL, 2020-Jul-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (July 15, 2020) Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced the introduction of the internationally acclaimed Miraval spa and wellness brand to Lenox, Mass., with the opening of Miraval Berkshires. This opening marks the Miraval brand’s third… Read the full press release

Emirates announces A380 services to Amsterdam and resumes A380 flights to London and Paris

Dubai, UAE, 2020-Jul-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates will deploy its iconic A380 on its daily Amsterdam service, and add a second daily A380 service to London Heathrow starting from 1 August. This announcement follows the Emirates A380’s return to the skies today with EK001 to London Heathrow taking off from Dubai International airport… Read the full press release

dnata launches innovative new products and services and donates high-nutrition meals amid COVID-19 challenges

Dubai, UAE, 2020-Jul-17 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata has continued to deliver reliable and safe air services and taken on new roles to support and create value for airline customers and local communities amid COVID-19 challenges. Cooperating closely with government authorities, customers and suppliers, the company’s dedicated teams have worked around the clock to… Read the full press release

Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas offers a week-long road trip through southern Thailand

Doha, Qatar, 2020-Jul-17 — /Travel PR News/ — This summer, with adventures in faraway lands on hold, destinations on home turf beckon. A narrower horizon doesn’t have to translate to a limited variety of experiences and there’s no time like the present to explore one’s own backyard. Thailand residents are particularly lucky in that respect,… Read the full press release

Anantara welcomes back guests with exclusive reopening packages

Doha, Qatar, 2020-Jul-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Renowned for crafting journeys of adventure and discovery in some of the world’s most captivating destinations, Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas invites guests to its most far-flung resorts to indulge in sequestered luxury. From Africa to Asia, Anantara offers exclusive reopening packages from the edge of the… Read the full press release

Avani Hotels joins the Thai Government to launch ‘Rao Thiew Duay Kan’ or ‘Let’s Travel Together’ campaign

Doha, Qatar, 2020-Jul-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Avani Hotels is pleased to join hands with the Thai Government to launch ‘Rao Thiew Duay Kan’ or ‘Let’s Travel Together’ campaign. Applicable to all travel bookings made by Thai nationals from now until October 2020, the campaign offers Thai citizens up to a 40% rebate up… Read the full press release

Deutsche Hospitality announces the launch of Zleep Hotels in Switzerland

90-room Nordic design hotel under construction at Zurich Airport Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2020-Jul-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Deutsche Hospitality’s young Danish economy brand Zleep Hotels is to launch in Switzerland. Construction work on the new build Zleep Hotel Zurich Kloten is scheduled for completion in 2023. The hotel will be located in a… Read the full press release

dnata USA earns IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) Registration

Orlando, USA, 2020-Jul-15 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, one of the world’s leading air services providers, has marked an important milestone in its ongoing commitment to safety and security in the USA. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) awarded dnata USA the IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) Registration, following the successful completion… Read the full press release

Sleep Inn announces new partnership with Relax Melodies to bring guests personalized sleep experience

Complimentary Premium Access to Top Sleep & Relaxation App Now Available at More Than 400 Sleep Inn Hotels ROCKVILLE, Md., 2020-Jul-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Sleep Inn, franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), announced today ( July 13, 2020) Sleep Inn announces new partnership with Relax Melodies to bring guests personalized sleep… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence named to the Travel + Leisure 2020 World’s Best Awards

Cairo at The First Residence, Egypt, 2020-Jul-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence has been named to the Travel + Leisure 2020 World’s Best Awards in the category of Top 10 North Africa and Middle East City Hotels. For more than 20 years, Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence has… Read the full press release

SITA secures ISO14001:2015 re-certification for six offices globally

This latest sustainability achievement supports SITA’s ambition to be carbon neutral by 2022 Geneva, Switzerland, 2020-Jul-15 — /Travel PR News/ — SITA, the technology provider for the air transport industry, has taken another step towards its ambition to be carbon neutral by 2022 by securing ISO14001:2015 (Environmental Management Systems – EMS) re-certification for six SITA… Read the full press release

Condor deploys SITA’s eWAS to enhance its fuel optimization

Geneva, Switzerland, 2020-Jul-15 — /Travel PR News/ — German leisure airline Condor is making significant enhancements to fuel optimization through the deployment of eWAS to more than 700 pilots and dispatchers. The signing with SITA’s aircraft domain of expertise – which includes the provision of eWAS Pilot and eWAS Dispatch applications – brings several major benefits for the popular… Read the full press release

St. John’s International Airport Authority to reduce workforce by 15 percent

ST. JOHN’S, NL, 2020-Jul-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The spread of COVID-19 has caused an unprecedented and catastrophic impact on the aviation industry. Passenger traffic at the St. John’s International Airport has decreased by 95 per cent and is not expected to return to 2019 levels for at least four years. By the end… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces plans for 300-room luxury resort on the island of Cyprus, Grand Hyatt Limassol

Grand Hyatt Limassol set to open in 2025, marking a significant milestone for Hyatt’s growth in Europe CHICAGO, IL, 2020-Jul-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (July 13, 2020) that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Anolia Holdings Limited for the first Hyatt hotel on the… Read the full press release

Swissport to receive approximately $170 million under Federal CARES Act

Opfikon, Switzerland, 2020-Jul-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport North America Inc. and the U.S. Department of the Treasury have signed an agreement under the U.S. Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The agreement provides Swissport with approximately 170 million US dollars of additional funds for payroll support during the disruption that the… Read the full press release

Qatar Executive launches new and exclusive Diamond Agreement that offers maximum flexibility, at industry leading pricing

Qatar Executive’s new Diamond Agreement offers maximum flexibility, at industry leading pricing DOHA, Qatar, 2020-Jul-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Executive is delighted to announce the introduction of its new and exclusive Diamond Agreement, which enables customers to pre-purchase flight time at fixed-hourly rates on state-of-the-art long-range and ultra-long-range private jets. The Diamond Agreement… Read the full press release

Discover a safe paradise and embrace a tropical escape at Grand Park Kodhipparu, Maldives Reopening our doors on the 15 July 2020 to our loyal repeaters and global travellers.

Maldives , 2020-Jul-11 — /Travel PR News/ —It’s our pleasure to announce that we are ready to welcome our loyal repeaters and global travellers again from 15 July 2020 onwards to your favourite idyllic paradise in the Maldives. In the archipelago of naturally scattered coral islands and atolls, the Maldives is purely surrounded by the… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces plans for new-build Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, California

Expected to open in early 2021, Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, will bring the luxury brand’s dedication to sustainable tourism, innovative eco-design and authentic destination experiences to Southern California CHICAGO, IL, 2020-Jul-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (July 9, 2020) plans for the first new-build Alila resort in… Read the full press release

Hyatt to open new Thompson hotels in Georgia and Texas

New Thompson hotels in Georgia and Texas expected to boost the lifestyle brand’s footprint in the region CHICAGO, IL, 2020-Jul-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (July 7, 2020) the continued growth of the Thompson Hotels brand throughout the Southern United States with deals for two new properties—Thompson Savannah and… Read the full press release

Belfast City Airport welcomes resumption of KLM services from 3rd August

Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2020-Jul-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Since the outbreak of the Covid-19 crisis, KLM has been adapting its network and flight schedule in line with travel restrictions and demand. KLM flights from Belfast City were suspended end of March when air travel came to a virtual standstill, with only 5% of the… Read the full press release