Hampton by Hilton opens its newest property, Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Houston East Beltway 8 in Houston

New hotel located near Highway 90 & Beltway 8 HOUSTON, TEXAS, 2021-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton’s (NYSE: HLT) Hampton by Hilton, the global upper-midscale brand known for its commitment to providing unmatched guest service, today announced the opening of its newest property, Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Houston East Beltway 8 in Houston. Owned by SRI… Read the full press release

Compensaid Corporate Program: Lufthansa introduces digital CO2 compensation platform for corporate customers

Companies can offset their business air travel New for corporate customers: “Compensaid Corporate Program” With Sustainable Aviation Fuel passengers travel in a climate-friendly way First customer is insurance provider AXA Deutschland Cologne, Germany, 2021-Apr-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Thanks to Compensaid, the innovative digital CO2 compensation platform of the Lufthansa Group, flying carbon neutral is… Read the full press release

Orlando After Dark

Dover, DE, 2021-Apr-08 — /Travel PR News/ — I live in New York, and recently I had planned my trip to Orlando with my friends. The utmost reason to choose this city was Disney World. My friends & I are massive fans of Magical World, so we wanted to go in there as soon as… Read the full press release

The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa set to reopen on April 5

Dual property resort will welcome back guests with panoramic ocean views, two signature restaurants, spacious amenities including two pools, ample outdoor space, hiking & biking trails CARLSBAD, Calif., 2021-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa will reopen on Monday, April 5, 2021, after being in hibernation for more than a year… Read the full press release

(UK) Snowstorm Technologies selects CTW as their preferred airline shopping platform

London, UK, 2021-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Snowstorm Technologies is a global leader in providing innovative solutions to travel companies of all shapes and sizes. It’s OneWurld agent desktop sets the standard for collaborative booking solutions, allowing agents and their customers seamless access throughout the travel cycle – from shopping to booking to trip… Read the full press release

SFO included on Fast Company’s list of Most Innovative Companies for 2021

Airport honored for healthy, human-centric design of Harvey Milk Terminal 1 SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, 2021-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Fast Company, the world’s leading business media brand, has named SFO on its list of Most Innovative Companies for 2021. In the “travel” category, SFO was honored for the environmentally friendly, human-centric design of Harvey… Read the full press release

GlobalStar Travel Management and Snowstorm Technologies Strategic Partnership

London, UK and Worldwide, 2021-Mar-02 — /Travel PR News/ — GlobalStar Travel Management and OneWurld, A division of Snowstorm Technologies (UK) Ltd. announce strategic global partnership. An exciting alliance combining distribution, technology, content and knowledge. The new travel landscape presents innovation opportunities. The announcement of a strategic global partnership between leading international travel management network… Read the full press release

Shufti Pro Launches Digital COVID Pass for the Revival of Travel and Tourism

LONDON, UK, 2021-Feb-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Shufti Pro, an AI-powered identity verification service provider aids the travel and tourism industry by launching Digital COVID Pass for accurate COVID-PCR test verification. The travel and tourism industry has drastically fallen with the spread of the virus. New travel restrictions around the world have made matters… Read the full press release

Khiri Travel To Go Carbon Neutral From January 2021

Khiri introduces comprehensive offsetting program with ClimateCare and new low emissions ‘slow travel’ holiday options Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 2020-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Asian DMC Khiri Travel is on its way to becoming fully carbon neutral. As part of its approach to take responsibility for its impact on the environment, Khiri Travel has partnered… Read the full press release

Hotel Nikko Bali Is Ready to Welcome Hybrid Events

Nusa Dua – Bali, Indonesia, 2020-Dec-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Hotel Nikko Bali Benoa Beach is ready to welcome hybrid meeting, incentive, convention, and exhibition (MICE) participants with professional service and Cleanliness, Health, Safety, and Environment protocols certified by the Bali Government Tourism Office as well as the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy… Read the full press release

Can Chinese save the world economy?

Cover of the book Chinese tourists - what do they want Facts, ideas and successful examples by Ingemar Fredriksson

New book about Chinese tourists (the largest demographic in tourism) by Ingemar Fredriksson thinks so ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, 2020-Nov-26 — /Travel PR News/ — According to UNWTO (United Nations World Tourism Organization) tourism accounts for 10% of global GDP and 1 in 10 jobs in the world. And China is the world’s largest… Read the full press release

Sky Bird Travel and OneWurld have partnered to roll out WINGS – a revolutionary agent desktop solution

Sky Bird Travel and OneWurld – A Division of Snowstorm Technologies (UK) Ltd. Detroit, USA, 2020-Nov-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Sky Bird Travel and OneWurld have partnered to roll out WINGS – A revolutionary Agent Desktop Solution across Sky Bird Travel’s 20,000+ agencies in North America to provide WINGS travel agents with the necessary… Read the full press release

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Appoints Seasoned Hotelier Carla Puverel as General Manager

MALDIVES, 2020-Aug-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Conrad Maldives Rangali Island is pleased to announce the appointment of Carla Puverel as the new general manager of the stunning twin island resort featuring 151 luxury beach and over water villas. The property is part of Conrad Hotels & Resorts, one of Hilton’s (NYSE:HLT) global luxury hotel brands…. 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

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

HYATT REGENCY AND HYATT HOUSE MANCHESTER REOPEN!

~Hyatt House Manchester

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

IATA calls on Government of the Czech Republic to provide financial relief to its aviation industry

Prague, Czech Republic, 2020-Jun-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the Government of the Czech Republic to help air travel recover from the COVID-19 crisis by urgently providing financial relief to its aviation industry. IATA estimates that as a result of the collapse in air traffic due to… Read the full press release

Gulfstream Aerospace promotes Naveed Aziz to vice president and general manager of the Gulfstream Dallas facility

SAVANNAH, Georgia, 2020-Jun-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today (June 08, 2020) announced Naveed Aziz has been promoted to vice president and general manager of the Gulfstream Dallas facility. He will oversee service center operations and Gulfstream G280™ completions. He succeeds Robby Harless, who retires this month. “Naveed has been a valuable… Read the full press release

Hyatt to implement layoffs and to restructure roles across its global corporate functions

CHICAGO, IL, 2020-May-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Due to the historic drop in travel demand and the expected slow pace of recovery, Hyatt has made the extremely difficult decision to implement layoffs and restructure roles across its global corporate functions, beginning June 1, 2020. These actions will impact around 1,300 colleagues around the world…. Read the full press release

Hyatt named to the 2020 FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For®” list

Hyatt celebrates an inclusive culture that empowers colleagues to be their best CHICAGO, IL, 2020-Feb-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt has been named today to the 2020 FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For®” list, an annual ranking of companies with outstanding workplace cultures according to global research and consulting firm Great Place to… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport opens the first Hungarian corporate lounge

Budapest, Hungary, 2020-Feb-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The 70 sqm Tungsram Lounge embodies a new, innovative tool for cultivating business relationships and symbolizes a milestone in the strategic partnership between Tungsram and Budapest Airport. The Tungsram Lounge, which is located next to gate A8 of Terminal 2A, operates from 12th February. It is quite special… Read the full press release

IATA reinforces cooperation with International Post Corporation

Geneva, Switzerland, 2020-Feb-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Post Corporation (IPC) have today (18 February 2020) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to reinforce cooperation between the two organizations. The aim for both IATA and IPC is to promote the development and expansion of safe, secure,… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport welcomes two more brand-new Air Deckers

Two further brand-new Air Deckers have joined the fleet at Bath Bus Company and were launched at Bristol Airport this week. LONDON, UK, 2020-Jan-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Costing almost half a million pounds and manufactured by Volvo/ MCV, these vehicles have the latest low emission Euro 6 technology in readiness for new proposed… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to welcome high-level industry experts to the second edition of CAPA Qatar Aviation, Aeropolitical and Regulatory Summit

Over 40 high-level industry experts will speak at the summit, taking place in Doha from 5-6 February 2020 Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive will be joined by leaders from the European Parliament, European Commission, U.S. Department of Transportation, IATA, AFRAA, AACO, TIACA, IAG and other airline CEO’s and experts, in speaking at the two day… Read the full press release

The Cathay Pacific Group temporarily modifies services to and from destinations in mainland China

Hong kong, China, 2020-Jan-31 — /Travel PR News/ — The Cathay Pacific Group is implementing temporary service modifications on all Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon flights to and from destinations in mainland China effective 30 January 2020 until further notice. This modified service offering is strictly a temporary measure designed to further strengthen our health and safety… Read the full press release

IHG introduces the IHG Customer Insights Portal, a first for the hotel industry

Denham, United Kingdom, 2020-Jan-24 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, introduces the IHG Customer Insights Portal, a first for the hotel industry. The comprehensive global solution for large enterprises will provide a highly customized corporate travel experience to simplify travel management. Currently in the final stages of… Read the full press release

Aer Lingus unveils new-look uniform from Irish designer Louise Kennedy

New uniform design is culmination of Aer Lingus’s brand refresh which commenced in 2018 Features 25 redesigned garments including new trouser option for female crew Uniform was last updated 22 years ago in 1998, also designed by Louise Kennedy Iconic green remains prominent in ‘Kenmare Green’ shade and more navy, entitled ‘Midnight’, introduced throughout Dublin,… Read the full press release

IHG® partners with Asset World Corporate (AWC) for the development of more than 1,200 rooms across Thailand

InterContinental Chiang Mai Mae Ping marks first signing of the agreement Denham, United Kingdom, 2020-Jan-16 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced a strategic partnership with long-standing partner Asset World Corporate (AWC), Thailand’s leading integrated lifestyle real-estate group, to manage a portfolio of properties… Read the full press release

Why you should come to Kiev in 2020. Top 5 New things in the city

Kiev Photos

Kiev, Ukraine, 2019-Dec-10 — /Travel PR News/ — We Kievites love our city very much and strongly react to modern projects, innovations and unique places for entertainment and leisure. The Economist published The Global Liveability Index 2019 — new global ranking of cities in terms of living comfort. It evaluates locations in five categories: stability,… Read the full press release

FAM Trip to Magical Myanmar by Shalom Travels

Yangon, Myanmar, 2019-Jul-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Myanmar has recently opened its doors to the world after decades of isolation and now is the time to explore this Magical country.  We have created unique FAM Trip (15th -24th  September) for Travel Agents/Tour Operators/DMC/Tour Leaders and also first time travelers to Myanmar. With a focus on the… Read the full press release