Sydney, Australia, 2020-Feb-27 — /Travel PR News/ — A fully immersive exhibition showcasing the past, present and future of Qantas will tour four capital cities from this June. First announced last year, Qantas has today (26TH FEBRUARY 2020) revealed the exhibition titled Qantas Centenary – 100 Years of the Spirit of Australia will start in the… Read the full press release
InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts unveils some of the most authentic ways to experience New York, London, Dubai, Paris, Mexico City, Sydney and Shanghai, inspiring and redefining travel in some of the world’s most famous cities in 2020 The curated selection was voted for by the public then ranked by leading travel experts including National Geographic… Read the full press release
First Czech-born General Manager Martin Dell has returned to the Czech Republic after his almost two decades of global hospitality experience abroad Prague, Czech Republic, 2020-Feb-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Prague announces the appointment of Martin Dell as new General Manager. This new role follows his most recent position as Resort Manager at Four Seasons Resort… Read the full press release
Prestigious award recognises Surfside restaurant as one of the best Italian restaurants abroad Surfside, Florida, U.S.A., 2020-Feb-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club announces that Le Sirenuse Miami has been awarded 2 Forks by Gambero Rosso in its first-ever Miami edition. Gambero Rosso’s list serves as a digital guide to the best… Read the full press release
Amman, Jordan, 2020-Feb-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Amman announces the appointment of Alain Regnault as the new Chef de Cuisine at La Capitale, the first real French brasserie in Jordan. A seasoned chef with 30 years of experience in Europe and the Middle East, Chef Alain will oversee and lead the culinary operations and share his… Read the full press release
Limited Time Offer on JAL First Class from Los Angeles and San Francisco to Tokyo Tokyo, Japan, 2020-Feb-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL), in collaboration with Beyond Meat, Inc. (NASDAQ: BYND), today (February 26, 2020) announced the decision to serve the brand’s plant-based Beyond Burger® on select routes between March 1 and May… Read the full press release
Bangkok, Thailand, 2020-Feb-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Star Alliance welcomed THAI Smile Airways as a Star Alliance Connecting Partner at an official ceremony held today ( February 25, 2020) in Bangkok. The auspicious occasion was celebrated with a traditional Thai performance at THAI Airways International headquarters in the presence of member airline representatives. THAI… Read the full press release
The iconic photographer travelled deep into the White Continent aboard Silversea’s Silver Cloud Monaco, Europe, 2020-Feb-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Legendary photographer Steve McCurry has photographed Antarctica for the first time in his career, travelling to the White Continent on a 10-day sailing from December 10, 2019, aboard Silversea’s Silver Cloud. McCurry crossed the Drake Passage… Read the full press release
Hyatt’s fastest growing lifestyle brand has teamed up with leading UK-based hospitality group edyn to introduce the first Hyatt Centric hotel in the UK CHICAGO, IL, 2020-Feb-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (February 25, 2020) that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a franchise agreement with edyn, a UK-based… Read the full press release
120-room Hyatt Place hotel opens in Bakersfield, Calif. CHICAGO, IL, 2020-Feb-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Place Bakersfield is officially open, expanding the Hyatt Place brand’s footprint globally in markets that matter most to guests and World of Hyatt members. The new hotel features the Hyatt Place brand’s intuitive design, casual atmosphere and practical amenities,… Read the full press release
Moscow, Russia, 2020-Feb-27 — /Travel PR News/ — On February 25, 2020, the Minister of Transportation of the Russian Federation awarded the staff of Sheremetyevo International Airport a plaque “In Commemoration of the 210th Anniversary of the Transportation Department and Education” for their significant contribution to the development and sustainable operation of the country’s transportation… Read the full press release
The ultra-low-cost carrier encourages Canadians to #LiftEachOtherUp CALGARY, AB, 2020-Feb-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (Feb. 26, 2020) on Pink Shirt Day, Swoop is calling on Canadians to #LiftEachOtherUp through an exciting social media campaign in support of anti-bullying initiatives. Canada’s ultra-low fare airline is partnering with CKNW Kids’ Fund’s Pink Shirt Day and… Read the full press release
Opfikon, Switzerland, 2020-Feb-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport will work with Unilode and Descartes to track and monitor Unit Load Devices (ULD) using Bluetooth technology at its cargo warehouses. The cargo handling division will equip its 115 cargo warehouses with tracking sensors during 2020. During 2020, Swissport will rig its cargo warehouses with Bluetooth… Read the full press release
Nation’s fastest-growing airline expands to Cancun, Nashville and Newark MIRAMAR, Fla., 2020-Feb-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Austinites can afford More Go than ever before, thanks to the nation’s fastest-growing airline. Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) launched its first international service from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, the airline announced Wednesday, with more destinations and more signature low… Read the full press release
LONDON, UK, 2020-Feb-27 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways today (26 February 2020) announced a new target to remove more than 700 tonnes of single-use plastic on board its flights in 2020, amounting to more than a quarter of a billion individual items of plastic and equivalent to more than 30,000 suitcases full of… Read the full press release
British Airways’ initiatives will accelerate the benefits available to customers who book through NDC enabled travel agents Improvements include expanding Long Haul Additional Price Points across more routes and introducing extra price points on Short Haul Agents will have access to full servicing prior to ticketing LONDON, UK, 2020-Feb-27 — /Travel PR News/ — British… Read the full press release
Agreement follows the launch of Qatar Airways’ direct service between Doha and Malta in June last year Increased connectivity and travel options for customers of both airlines DOHA, Qatar, 2020-Feb-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to announce it has signed a comprehensive codeshare agreement with Air Malta. The partnership reinforces Qatar… Read the full press release
Starting March 15, Sony’s noise-cancelling WH-1000XM3 headphones will be available for all First Class passengers during the flight. TOKYO, JAPAN, 2020-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest and 5-Star airline for seven consecutive years, will make Sony’s innovative noise-cancelling WH-1000XM3 headphones available to all First Class passengers on international routes…. Read the full press release
Addition of the new aircraft will bring the total number of Boeing 787s operated by ANA to over 100. The new Boeing 787-10s are scheduled to replace ANA’s Boeing 777 series aircraft on domestic routes, significantly reducing carbon and noise emissions. ANA HD will be the largest Boeing 787 operator and the first carrier in… Read the full press release
The Opening of The Westin Monterrey Valle will bring a new wave of well-being to Mexico’s third largest city MONTERREY, NUEVO LEÓN, 2020-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Westin Hotels & Resorts is continuing its commitment of bringing unmatched wellness offerings to Mexico with the opening of The Westin Monterrey Valle, the brand’s first… Read the full press release
New Luxury Hotel Located at the Bonnet Creek Resort Enclave Marks JW Marriott’s Second Property in Orlando ORLANDO, FL, 2020-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — JW Marriott, part of Marriott International, Inc., today (FEBRUARY 24, 2020) announced the upcoming opening of JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa slated for March 2020, marking JW… Read the full press release
Varsity students propose ideas from augmented and mixed reality to roving agents Dubai, UAE, 2020-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — It was a marathon of a different kind – young, bright and futuristic minds at Carnegie Mellon University worked with intent over a 24-hour period to present 10 extraordinary ideas to Emirates – the lead… Read the full press release
Dubai, UAE, 2020-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates’ stellar wine programme was recognised at the Business Traveller Cellars in the Sky 2019 Awards held in London yesterday. The airline picked up multiple awards including 2 Gold awards, 2 Silver awards and a Bronze award for its carefully curated wine lists. The awards include: Gold… Read the full press release
Madrid, Spain, 2020-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — One of Spain’s most beloved chefs and a decades-long champion of the country’s culinary heritage, Dani García will launch his latest restaurant, Dani, atop Four Seasons Hotel Madrid in May 2020. The long-awaited venture from this pioneering Michelin-starred chef, it eschews traditional fine dining in place of a relaxed informality… Read the full press release
Tokyo, Japan, 2020-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines Co., Ltd., Marubeni Corporation, JXTG Nippon Oil & Energy Corporation, and JGC JAPAN CORPORATION have agreed to jointly conduct a feasibility study on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production and sales in Japan through the use of industrial and municipal waste, including plastic waste. As the… Read the full press release
To develop a new type of UAV cargo service while contributing to regional revitalization Tokyo, Japan, 2020-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Under the mutual cooperation with the government of Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan Airlines (JAL) conducted a trial transporting freight for approximately 46km within the local islands in Nagasaki with an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) helicopter. On… Read the full press release
Hong Kong SAR, China, 2020-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Prince Hotel, located in Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui, will undergo a major renovation over the next 15 months with its closure today (24 February, 2020) and will reopen in Q3 2021. To create a sustainable long term economic future for the cluster of three… Read the full press release
Churchill’s Old War Office to be serviced by Raffles with flagship hotel and branded residences, restaurants and spa LONDON, UK, 2020-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The Hinduja Group and Obrascon Huarte Lain Desarollos (OHLD) announced an extension to its partnership with Raffles Hotels & Resorts. An agreement was signed in June 2017 for Raffles… Read the full press release
Paid Internship Opportunities Available in Multiple Career Fields Baltimore, MD, 2020-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is accepting applications for the 2020 paid summer internship program for college students. The initiative will provide students with the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills while gaining real-world experience in a professional work environment. The… Read the full press release
Brussels, Belgium, 2020-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — On Sunday 4th October, the 17th edition of the Brussels Airport Marathon & Half Marathon will follow a completely new course. The start underneath the Atomium and finish on the track of the King Baudouin Stadium mean the marathon gets a new iconic home base. Furthermore, the… Read the full press release