Category Archives: Business

Stanford Medicine to provide medical advice and protocol recommendations to guide Southwest Airlines’ ongoing and future efforts during the pandemic

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DALLAS, TEXAS, 2020-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is working with the Stanford University School of Medicine to review the carrier’s multi-layered approach to supporting the well-being of Customers and Employees during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Southwest Promise encompasses the changes the airline has made to its around-the-clock operations, cleaning procedures, and physical-distancing… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways launches its first range of fully vegan dishes for Business Class passengers

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Award-winning airline crafts a range of delicious vegan dishes for Business Class passengers as demand for plant-based food grows Economy Class customers can continue to pre-order special vegan meals ahead of travel DOHA, Qatar, 2020-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has introduced its first range of fully vegan dishes to its à la… Read the full news article

Marriott International announces the opening of Fuzhou Marriott Hotel Riverside

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New hotel will create an inspiring space at the heart of Fuzhou’s futuristic technology hub, with design narrative influenced by the city’s ancient elements FUZHOU, CHINA, 2020-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International Inc. today (OCTOBER 12, 2020) announced the opening of Fuzhou Marriott Hotel Riverside in the capital city of Fujian province, China…. Read the full news article

Marriott International President and CEO Arne Sorenson honored with the 2020 Out & Equal Ally Changemaker Award

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BETHESDA, MD, 2020-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Arne Sorenson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Marriott International, has been awarded the 2020 Out & Equal Ally Changemaker Award. According to Out & Equal, this award recognizes an LGBTQ Ally who has made a significant contribution to advancing workplace equality. As allies, they uplift the… Read the full news article

Emirates Skywards celebrates 20 years of excellence, innovation and unmatched rewards

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Loyalty programme’s strong and active global membership has been built on continuous innovation and value-driven initiatives for members Dubai, UAE, 2020-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, has marked 20 years of excellence, innovation and unmatched rewards. Over the past two decades – the loyalty programme… Read the full news article

Hyatt announces the opening of the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Malta, Hyatt Regency Malta

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Located in the seaside town of St. Julian’s, this addition marks the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Malta CHICAGO, IL, 2020-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) has today (October 12, 2020) announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Malta, the first Hyatt-branded property on the archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea. Situated in the… Read the full news article

Hyatt announces new adjacent boutique properties: Mission Pacific Hotel and The Seabird Resort, opening in Spring 2021 in Oceanside, California

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Set to open Spring 2021, adjacent boutique properties are poised to become a world-class beach destination in San Diego County CHICAGO , IL, 2020-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Oceanside Beach Resort Owner LLC, an affiliate of S.D. Malkin Properties, proudly announce the naming of the new Mission Pacific Hotel and The… Read the full news article

New 127 room Hyatt House Louisville East officially opens

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New 127 room hotel conveniently located in Louisville’s East End is perfect for short or extended stays LOUISVILLE, Ky., 2020-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt House Louisville East announced today (October 8, 2020) its official opening. This is the first Hyatt House hotel in Louisville, expanding the Hyatt House brand’s footprint globally in markets that… Read the full news article

CDA and AAAE to host Airports Going Green 2020 on November 18, 2020

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Chicago, IL, 2020-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) and the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) invite you to Save the Date for Airports Going Green 2020. Wednesday, November 18, 2020 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM CST (UTC -6) There is no fee to attend this event, but registration… Read the full news article

Southwest adds new services to Florida, California and Colorado in its winter flight schedule

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Year-round service for Miami and Palm Springs to begin Nov. 15; Seasonal service to Montrose (Telluride) to begin Dec. 19; International service launches from Phoenix to Los Cabos & Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; Southwest service resumes in Puerto Vallarta DALLAS, TEXAS, 2020-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Oct 8, 2020) primed… Read the full news article

dnata launches cool dollies to enhance its pharma handling capabilities in Singapore

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High-tech cool dollies ensure safe and efficient handling of pharmaceuticals at Changi Airport Singapore, 2020-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, one of the world’s leading air services providers, has further enhanced its pharma handling capabilities in Singapore by launching cool dollies in its operations. The company’s new, high-tech containers are specially designed to serve the pharmaceutical… Read the full news article

Five Avani Hotels & Resorts recognised as Top Hotels and Resorts in Asia and Europe in the 2020 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2020-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Avani Hotels & Resorts (www.avanihotels.com) is thrilled to announce that five of the brand’s properties were recognised as Top Hotels and Resorts in Asia and Europe in the 2020 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. More than 715,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers submitted an incredible number of… Read the full news article

Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel introduces VIVID by Verita Health

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Doha, Qatar, 2020-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas steps into the world of integrated health and wellness with the introduction of VIVID by Verita Health at Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel. Located in the garden courtyard setting adjacent to the Bangkok jet set’s much-loved retreat from the capital’s buzz, Aqua Bar, VIVID at Anantara… Read the full news article

Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas recognised with 25 accolades in the 2020 Condé Nast Traveller US and UK Readers’ Choice Awards

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Doha, Qatar, 2020-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas wakes to news that its portfolio of luxury properties around the world has been recognised with a total of 25 accolades in the 2020 Condé Nast Traveller US and UK Readers’ Choice Awards. The magazines represent the most prestigious and highly respected… Read the full news article

Clarion Pointe opened its 20th hotel in the U.S.

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Clarion Brand Extension Continues United States Expansion with Hotels that Provide Affordable Elevated Essentials ROCKVILLE, Md., 2020-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Two years after launching Clarion Pointe, a midscale select-service brand extension franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), the brand has opened its 20th hotel in the U.S. and now has over 50 hotels open or… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resort Langkawi named the highest ranked Resort in Malaysia by Condé Nast Traveler’s 2020 Readers’ Choice Award

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Langkawi, Malaysia, 2020-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Langkawi is named the highest ranked Resort in Malaysia by Condé Nast Traveler’s 2020 Readers’ Choice Award, the most renowned international travel publication in the travel industry. “We’re delighted to be chosen as the #1 resort in Malaysia,” says David Macklin, General Manager at Four Seasons Resort Langkawi, adding that the… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai announces a multi-million dollar enhancement program

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Accepting reservations starting December 1, 2020, the famed destination will receive a multi-million dollar refresh, including the addition of new amenities, accommodations, and stand-alone villas Hawaii, Hualalai, U.S.A., 2020-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, the only Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five-Diamond Resort on the Island of Hawaii, announces a resort-wide renovation… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resort Los Cabos at Costa Palmas named one of the top ten resorts in Western Mexico in the 2020 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards

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The ultra-luxury Resort is recognised as one of the top ten resorts in Western Mexico Costa Palmas, Los Cabos, Mexico, 2020-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Los Cabos at Costa Palmas has been named one of the top ten resorts in Western Mexico in the coveted 2020 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. This marks the second accolade… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur named the #1 Hotel in Asia outside Bangkok, Hong Kong and Singapore in the 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards By Condé Nast Traveler

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Hotel ranks #1 in Asia outside Bangkok, Hong Kong and Singapore, and #1 in Malaysia Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2020-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur has been named the #1 Hotel in Asia outside Bangkok, Hong Kong and Singapore by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, the renowned international travel publication. The top accolade also marks the… Read the full news article

Newly renovated Four Seasons Resort Nevis to reopen November 1, 2020 just in time for the holidays

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The recently renovated Caribbean luxury resort reopens just in time for the holidays Nevis, West Indies, 2020-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Nevis is welcoming guests back to paradise starting November 1, 2020, just in time for the Thanksgiving and Festive holidays. The recently reimagined and revitalised Caribbean resort boasts 350 acres (142 hectares) of exclusivity… Read the full news article

British Airways promotion: book a Reward Flight across long haul destinations for half the amount of Avios needed

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British Airways launches promotion which halves the number of Avios needed to book a Reward Flight across long haul destinations Number of Avios needed to book a short haul Reward Flight also dropped by 25% London, UK, 2020-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is offering customers the chance to fly to any long… Read the full news article

George Best Belfast City Airport welcomes Eastern Airways’ services to Cardiff

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Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2020-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Eastern Airways will commence up to six flights a week from George Best Belfast City Airport to Welsh capital Cardiff from 11th January 2021, while also having recently increased frequency on routes to Southampton and Teesside International Airport. The service, the only direct air link to Wales on… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month with limited edition amenity kits and pink-themed special menus

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Limited edition BRIC’S amenity kits will be available on select Qatar Airways flights throughout October  Qatar Airways’ passengers will also enjoy a ‘Think Pink’ menu onboard and at Al Mourjan Business Lounge DOHA, Qatar, 2020-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — On the occasion of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Qatar Airways will offer its passengers an… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways sponsors UNWTO-led global start-up competition event

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Start-up competition established by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) aims to identify innovators with a focus on sustainability Competition event is set to take place in February 2021 in Doha, with Qatar Airways and QNTC providing finalists with flights, transportation and accommodation DOHA, Qatar, 2020-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways to operate four weekly flights to San Francisco

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San Francisco becomes the carrier’s newest gateway, with flights operated by the sustainable A350 aircraft offering Qsuite, the best and most private Business Class, plus free Super Wi-Fi broadband internet on board  Launch of flights to San Francisco will increase Qatar Airways’ current network in the U.S. to 55 weekly flights across nine gateways as… Read the full news article

Choice Hotels Increases Diversity Among Its Owner Base with multi-unit agreement with an African American Entrepreneur

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Latest Multi-Unit Deal with an African American Entrepreneur Increases Diversity Among Company’s Owner Base and Across Hospitality Industry ROCKVILLE, Md., 2020-Oct-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc.’s (NYSE: CHH) one-of-a-kind emerging markets franchise development program has awarded a contract to Fredric Washington to develop six hotels. This new contract with an African American entrepreneur represents the… Read the full news article

Fresca Café and Bakery at Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria launches new menu and take-out bakery corner

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Chefs Patrick and Giuseppe collaborate to bring the freshest in the culinary scene to the table Alexandria, Egypt, 2020-Oct-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Imagine sitting by the Corniche and enjoying a morning coffee with a delicious croissant: Fresca Café and Bakery at Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria is just the right place for this experience with its freshly launched… Read the full news article

Condé Nast Traveler’s 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards recognised Four Seasons Hotel and Residences at The Surf Club as the #1 Hotel in Florida

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Oceanfront hotel tops state list outside Miami Surfside, Florida, U.S.A., 2020-Oct-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Condé Nast Traveler today (October 6, 2020) announced the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards with Four Seasons Hotel and Residences at The Surf Club recognised as the #1 Hotel in Florida outside Miami. Of the award, General… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea set to welcome guests back with aloha on November 20, 2020

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New “Safe on Maui” programming offers innovative solutions for guests as they travel to and stay at the luxury Resort Hawaii, Maui, U.S.A., 2020-Oct-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea is welcoming guests back with aloha on November 20, 2020, and the luxury beach Resort is more ready than ever to deliver their signature… Read the full news article

YYC #FlyHealthyYYC program earns Airports Council International Airport Health Accreditation

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Calgary, Alberta, 2020-Oct-07 — /Travel PR News/ — We are proud to announce YYC Calgary International Airport received the Airports Council International  Airport Health Accreditation in recognition of the high standards of our #FlyHealthyYYC program. “We are honoured to receive this accreditation as it reinforces our commitment to running a safe, secure and healthy airport above all else,” says… Read the full news article