British Airways teams up with Neasden Temple for Diwali celebrations

To celebrate Diwali, British Airways teamed up with Neasden Temple to put on a performance at British Airways’ home at Heathrow Terminal 5 and a rangoli-inspired display at the airline’s Waterside headquarters The temple organised the event to celebrate Diwali and to thank the airline for its support during the Covid-19 pandemic The celebration involved… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways recognized with ‘Investment in People’ accolade from Seatrade Awards 2021

A significant recognition for its contribution to getting stranded workers in the maritime industry back to their homes Airline continues to facilitate crew changes to support global supply chains DOHA, Qatar, 2021-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has won the ‘Investment in People’ accolade from Seatrade Awards 2021, in recognition of its contribution… Read the full news article

Emirates to offer festive treats on-board flights to India to celebrate Diwali

To mark the festival of lights, Emirates will be offering customers traditional sweets on-board all flights to/from India from 2nd November until 6th November Dubai, UAE, 2021-Nov-03 — /Travel PR News/ — In celebration of Diwali, Emirates will be offering customers festive treats on-board all flights to India from 2nd to 6th November. Customers travelling to/from Ahmedabad,… Read the full news article

Emirates Group Security wins SKEA Gold Award

DUBAI, UAE, 2021-Nov-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates Group Security, the industry leader in aviation security services in the UAE, has been awarded one of the highest accolades in the region for business excellence, the Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award (SKEA). Emirates Group Security’s clear demonstration of excellence through strong industry leadership, positive performance, giving… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya presents an exciting array of dishes by Executive Chef Thierry Papillier to celebrate truffle season

November’s month-long festival at Sintoho and Dai Forni sets the stage for unforgettable dining memories courtesy of the creative flair of new Executive Chef Thierry Papillier Kuwait City, Kuwait, 2021-Nov-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya invites the knowledgeable dining community of Kuwait to celebrate truffle season at its signature restaurants this… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resort Maldives partners with Michelin-starred Italian chef Gaetano Trovato to mentor next generation of global chefs at Landaa Giraavaru

Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru, Republic of Maldives, 2021-Nov-03 — /Travel PR News/ — In a story of people and their intention – merging inspiration and empowerment – two Michelin-starred Italian chef and culinary artist Gaetano Trovato will be working exclusively with Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru to mentor and inspire the next generation of global… Read the full news article

Aer Lingus loyalty programme AerClub marks its fifth birthday

Aer Lingus loyalty programme celebrates its 5th Birthday AerClub has over 1.5m members across the globe To celebrate AerClub are rewarding members with 25% off Avios on the Aer Lingus app and on Aerlingus.com, as well as a chance to win exciting prizes Join for free today Dublin, Ireland, 2021-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ —… Read the full news article

Emirates extends partnership with Ministry of Tourism Maldives

The airline signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Tourism Maldives, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group and His Excellency Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, President of the Republic of the Maldives.  Emirates has served the island-nation for more than 34 years and continues… Read the full news article

Avani Ibn Battuta Dubai Hotel launches Expo 2020 Dubai Stay Package

Dubai, UAE, 2021-Oct-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The much anticipated Expo 2020 Dubai, the latest edition of the World’s Fair, swung its doors open on 1st October. For architecture connoisseurs and curious spirits alike, the show offers a unique chance to see 192 national pavilions showcasing the individual accomplishments of nations across the globe,… Read the full news article

Cambria Hotels officially starts construction on the Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown in Austin, Texas

Upscale Brand to Welcome Third Hotel in Texas State Capital ROCKVILLE, Md., 2021-Oct-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), continues to rapidly expand around the country with the official start of construction on the Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown in Austin, Texas. The 14-story, 212-room hotel is… Read the full news article

Olympic swimmer Chris Cook joins George Best Belfast City Airport to launch record-breaking year of IGNITE youth leadership programme

Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2021-Oct-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Former Olympic swimmer, double Commonwealth champion, and British record holder, Chris Cook, joined George Best Belfast City Airport this week to launch a record-breaking year of its IGNITE youth leadership programme. IGNITE, an educational partnership between Belfast City Airport and Cinemagic aiming to provide life-changing opportunities… Read the full news article

Cathay Pacific, Boston Consulting Group and airline leaders form organisation to accelerate decarbonisation in the aviation industry

New non-profit organisation will accelerate the development of radical technological innovations required to decarbonise aviation Hong Kong, China, 2021-Oct-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific together with Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and other airline leaders announced today (October 28, 2021) the formation of the Aviation Climate Taskforce (ACT), a new non-profit organisation founded to… Read the full news article

IHG Hotels & Resorts partners with CVS Health and PCMA to strengthen its Meet with Confidence program

Partners will provide onsite testing and hotel training as part of Meet with Confidence program Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Oct-28 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts has further strengthened its Meet with Confidence program by partnering with CVS Health and PCMA. CVS Health’s Return ReadyTM is now a recommended supplier for onsite COVID-19 rapid testing. IHG also has signed… Read the full news article

IHG Hotels & Resorts colleagues dedicated over 74,000 volunteering hours to communities during Giving for Good month

Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Oct-28 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts colleagues have taken the opportunity to give back and show thanks as part of the company’s annual Giving for Good month by collectively dedicating over 74,000 volunteering hours to communities, causes and charities that matter to them most. Positively impacting more than… Read the full news article

VisitBritain to promote Britain’s sustainable tourism offer at COP26 Summit

London, UK, 2021-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — With the COP26 Summit fast approaching in Glasgow, national tourism agency VisitBritain is taking the opportunity to promote Britain’s sustainable tourism offer across international markets. VisitBritain’s latest international consumer research showed that more than two-thirds of travellers surveyed across 13 countries are thinking more about sustainability and the environmental… Read the full news article

OpenTable and Bumble partner to launch local guides, making planning a date easier than ever before

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2021-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — With relationships heating up and fall romance in full swing, people are entering a different dating scene after more than a year of social distancing. In fact, according to a recent Bumble survey of US daters, over 45% of people are feeling both hopeful and excited about the… Read the full news article

Oman Air won three awards at the World Travel Awards 2021

Muscat, Oman, 2021-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air has won Middle East’s Leading Airline, Middle East’s Leading Airline: Customer Experience, and Middle East’s Leading Airline: Economy Class at the prominent World Travel Awards 2021, voted for by air travellers based on their own experiences. The awards were announced online this year and recognize… Read the full news article

Lufthansa to name its first Boeing 787-9 “Berlin”

Official naming ceremony and first flight next year Lufthansa to receive a total of five “Dreamliners” in 2022 Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of the long-haul aircraft are around 30 percent lower than predecessors Cologne, Germany, 2021-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The German capital will receive a new “flying” ambassador: Lufthansa is naming its first… Read the full news article

Maldives won 4 awards in the Indian Ocean category in World Travel Awards

Male, Maldives, 2021-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Maldives has won 4 prestigious awards in the Indian Ocean category in World Travel Awards – the most prestigious honors programme in global travel and tourism, established in 1993 and recognized globally as the ultimate hallmark of industry excellence. The awards won by Maldives this year includes:… Read the full news article

Travel Trade Maldives announces new categories for TTM Awards 2022

Male, Maldives, 2021-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Travel Trade Maldives has announced new categories for TTM Awards, which will feature expanded classifications reflecting resorts, hotels, technology & people. Currently, TTM Awards are only given to top producers in the Maldives’ tourism industry which are handed over at TTM Awards & Gala. Further details regarding… Read the full news article

“Stay, Dine and See Macao” local tours operation resumes 23 October

Macao, China, 2021-Oct-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Owing to the pandemic situation, local tours under the “Stay, Dine and See Macao” project were suspended from 25 September to 22 October. As the pandemic situation moves towards stability in Macao, operation of the local tours will resume from this Saturday (23 October) onwards. Interested individuals… Read the full news article

MGTO reopens Macao Grand Prix Museum

Macao, China, 2021-Oct-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The Macao Grand Prix Museum under the management of Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) reopens to the public from today (20 October) onwards. The Museum also resumes free guided service and accepts group visit applications again. Residents and visitors are welcome to visit the Museum. In compliance… Read the full news article

Emirates recognized with four awards at the World Travel Awards 2021

Dubai, UAE, 2021-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has been recognized as the Middle East’s Leading Airline in four key categories at this year’s World Travel Awards 2021: Leading Airline First Class; Leading Airline – Brand; Leading Airline Lounge – Business Class and Leading Airline Rewards Programme for its Skywards programme. The awards for… Read the full news article

Emirates launches Business Rewards incentive at Expo 2020 Dubai

Entrepreneurs can fast track their Business Rewards with 25% bonus points during Expo 2020 Dubai SMEs to reap rewards when visiting Dubai during largest World Expo ever to be held; ideal platform for wealth of business prospects and networking opportunities to support growth of SMEs Dubai, UAE, 2021-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — As Premier Partner… Read the full news article

Emirates reveals its T20 World Cup themed A380 livery

Dubai, UAE, 2021-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Building on the excitement and fervour for the return of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Emirates has revealed its own themed A380 livery, just in time for today’s kick off of one of the most hotly anticipated events in the world of sport, taking place for… Read the full news article

VisitBritain research reveals importance of football in driving inbound tourism

London, UK, 2021-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — New research from national tourism agency VisitBritain demonstrates the increasing importance of football in driving inbound tourism to the UK and in boosting visitor spending. Its ‘Football Tourism in the UK’ report published today shows that overseas visitors who went to a football match spent £1.4 billion across the… Read the full news article

World Travel Awards unveiled its Latin America 2021 winners

London, UK, 2021-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — World Travel Awards – the leading authority that recognises and rewards excellence in travel and tourism – has unveiled its Latin America 2021 winners. Winners include Argentina, which claimed ‘South America’s Leading Destination’. Chile – with its dazzling array of natural wonders – was voted ‘South America’s Leading Adventure… Read the full news article

World Travel Awards revealed its Asia and Oceania 2021 winners

London, UK, 2021-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — World Travel Awards – the leading authority that recognises and rewards excellence in travel and tourism – has revealed its Asia and Oceania 2021 winners to coincide with its Asia and Oceania 2021 Winners Day. Winners include Vietnam, which emerged from a tough field to take ‘Asia’s Leading Destination’,… Read the full news article

World Travel Awards: Dubai voted ‘Middle East’s Leading Destination’

London, UK, 2021-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — World Travel Awards – the leading authority that recognises and rewards excellence in travel and tourism – has revealed its Middle East 2021 winners to coincide with its Middle East Winners Day. Dubai, currently flourishing in the spotlight as host of Expo 2020, was voted ‘Middle East’s Leading Destination’,… Read the full news article

AGS Airports reaffirms commitment to the Slave-Free Alliance

Aberdeen, UK, 2021-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — AGS Airports, which owns and manages Aberdeen International, Glasgow and Southampton airports, has marked Anti-Slavery Week by reaffirming its commitment to the Slave-Free Alliance, a social enterprise that works with businesses to address the growing issue of modern slavery. The Slave-Free Alliance is part of Hope for… Read the full news article