Alaska Airlines Bolsters Leadership Team to Drive Continued Growth After Record Year of Revenue

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SEATTLE, WA, 2023-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Following a year of record revenue, Alaska Airlines is strengthening its leadership bench to increase focus in key areas of strategic performance needed for the company’s continued growth. Spanning functions including investor relations, sales, network and revenue management, these leaders will be responsible for the direction of critical… Read the full news article

Chicago’s O’Hare Airport Terminal 5 named Public Project of the Year at HACIA awards banquet for diversity and inclusion

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Chicago, IL, 2023-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The renovation and expansion of Terminal 5 at O’Hare International Airport was named the 2022 Public Project of the Year at the 43rd Annual Awards Banquet of the Hispanic American Construction Industry Association (HACIA), Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) announced this evening…. Read the full news article

ANA partners with Amadeus to migrate all domestic flights to Altéa Passenger Service System for optimized customer experience

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Latest agreement sees airline migrate domestic flight operations onto the Amadeus Altéa Passenger Service System integrating both domestic and international flight operations onto a single platform Madrid, Spain, 2023-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — All Nippon Airways (ANA) is taking a significant step through an extended partnership with Amadeus. The renewed deal will continue to… Read the full news article

Amex GBT and Amadeus Renew Strategic Long-Term Technology Agreement to Enhance Customer Experience in Business Travel

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Amadeus will provide technology solutions to enable Amex GBT to deliver on its strategic pillars and business priorities Madrid, Spain, 2023-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) and Amadeus have renewed their strategic long-term technology agreement to address the challenges and opportunities of the evolving business travel sector. The… Read the full news article

Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo Unveils Exclusive “Ultimate Sakura Experience” Package to Celebrate Cherry Blossom Season in Japan

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Hong Kong, 2023-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo has launched the Ultimate Sakura Experience, an exclusive package to celebrate the arrival of spring and the blooming of the cherry blossoms. This new offering will provide guests with an authentic taste of Japanese culture through delightfully curated experiences, delectable culinary creations and a… Read the full news article

Marriott’s Element and Le Méridien Brands Open Dual-Branded Hotel in Salt Lake City, Utah

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The first dual-brand property in Salt Lake City brings style and flexibility to a cosmopolitan winter playground BETHESDA, MD, 2023-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Element Hotels and Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts – part of Marriott Bonvoy®’s extraordinary portfolio of 30 brands, together with The Ritchie Group and Garn Development, Utah-based commercial real estate development companies, announce the… Read the full news article

KLM Expands Air/Rail Product in Support of Sustainability Efforts with Additional Seats on Thalys Trains

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Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2023-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — KLM has purchased additional seats on four Thalys trains for transfer passengers travelling between Amsterdam and Brussels this summer. The extra seats form part of KLM’s efforts to scale down its four daily flights still operated between Amsterdam and Brussels. The extended air/rail product will be available… Read the full news article

Hilton Signs Agreement to Open Palacio de Godoy Cáceres, Curio Collection by Hilton in Spain’s Historic City

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McLEAN, Va and CÁCERES, Spain, 2023-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has today (February 15, 2023) announced the signing of Palacio de Godoy Cáceres, Curio Collection by Hilton, following a franchise agreement with Scipion Real Estate and management company Panoram Hotel Management. Located in Cáceres’ old town and occupying one of the city’s… Read the full news article

Shannon Airport Unveils Ireland’s First Electric Medical Response Vehicle “Rescue 14”

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Shannon, Ireland, 2023-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Shannon Airport has become the first Irish airport to take delivery of an electric Medical Response Vehicle. The vehicle, called “Rescue 14”, replaces its diesel-powered model and will be used for emergency medical responses that may arise at the airport. Rescue 14 is designed and built to similar specifications as the National Ambulance Service vehicles and is fully equipped with a defibrillator, stretcher,… Read the full news article

WTTC and Oxford Economics Report Positive Recovery Signs for Travel and Tourism Sector in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

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Travel & Tourism jobs surpassing 2019 levels in Dubai and Abu Dhabi Overseas visitors spending more in Dubai than in 2019  London, UK, 2023-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has today (14/02/2023) revealed positive signs of recovery for the Travel & Tourism sector in Dubai and Abu Dhabi… Read the full news article

WTTC and Oxford Economics Report Positive Recovery Signs for South African Travel and Tourism Sector

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Johannesburg tourism jobs to surpass 2019 levels Cities Economic Impact Report analysed 82 cities around the world   London, UK, 2023-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has today (15/02/2023) revealed positive signs of recovery for the South African Travel & Tourism sector with travellers heading back to its major… Read the full news article

ATTA’s New Research Report Highlights Challenges and Opportunities for Adventure Travel Suppliers

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Monroe, WA, 2023-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) has released a new research report describing the supplier ecosystem, along with the challenges and opportunities that these important businesses face within the adventure travel industry. This research was done in partnership with Flywire, ATTA’s preferred global payments partner. ATTA recognizes that… Read the full news article

South African couple breaks Guinness World Record for longest underwater kiss at eco-conscious luxury resort in the Maldives

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Atoll, Maldives, 2023-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Global hospitality group The Lux Collective’s well-loved LUX* South Ari Atoll in the Maldives is the official resort host of South African-based conservation couple, Beth Neale and Miles Cloutier, who break the Guinness World Record for the longest underwater kiss to mark the Valentine’s Day 2023. A mermaid… Read the full news article

Choice Hotels International partners with Wells Fargo and Mastercard to launch new cobranded credit card program this spring

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Offering enhanced rewards and benefits for members, the new Choice Privileges Mastercard will launch this spring. Existing cardmembers will be converted to the new program in May ROCKVILLE, Md., 2023-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH)—one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors—has finalized a multi-year agreement with Wells Fargo and Mastercard to launch… Read the full news article

Four Seasons announces plans for new luxury hotel in heart of Taiwan’s capital

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Four Seasons to open its doors in Taiwan within a striking 31-storey tower directly opposite the iconic Taipei 101 landmark Toronto, Canada, 2023-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, a global leader in luxury hospitality, and Yuan Lih Construction Co., Ltd., the developer that is part of Taipei-based Yuan Lih Group, announce plans… Read the full news article

SEE Turtles Takes Over Management of TAP Campaign to Reduce Plastic Use in Tourism Industry

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Monroe, WA, 2023-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — To help address plastic pollution in the travel industry, SEE Turtles recently took over management of the TAP campaign in collaboration with Crooked Trails. SEE Turtles has been an active member and supporter of TAP since Crooked Trails began the project in 2012 to help end the… Read the full news article

Dubai and Abu Dhabi’s Travel & Tourism sector bounce back as international travelers return, says WTTC report

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Travel & Tourism jobs surpassing 2019 levels in Dubai and Abu Dhabi Overseas visitors spending more in Dubai than in 2019  London, UK, 2023-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has today (14/02/2023) revealed positive signs of recovery for the Travel & Tourism sector in Dubai and Abu Dhabi… Read the full news article

WTTC Report Reveals Strong Recovery of Travel and Tourism Sector in Major Western European Cities

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Sector’s GDP contribution to London’s economy tripled in the last year  Paris’s Travel & Tourism GDP contribution has almost recovered to pre-pandemic levels  London, UK, 2023-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — A new report from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed strong signs of recovery of the economic impact from Travel &… Read the full news article

ACI World and Amadeus Launch Third Annual Technology Innovation Awards for Airports Worldwide

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Awards celebrate best technology initiatives and leadership by airports worldwide Montreal, Canada, 2023-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports Council International (ACI) World and Amadeus have today (14 February 2023) opened submissions for the third edition of the Technology Innovation Awards, putting a spotlight on industry-leading technology initiatives and leadership by airports around the world…. Read the full news article

Vakkaru Maldives Celebrates International Women’s Day and Fifth Anniversary with Empowering Getaway

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MALE, MALDIVES, 2023-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — International Women’s Day on 8 March  is a time to celebrate and empower women, and Vakkaru Maldives is marking the occasion in  style. From yoga and Ayurvedic workshops to mixology classes and special dinners, the timeless sanctuary offers its lady guests an empowering and rejuvenating getaway. To… Read the full news article

Fushifaru Maldives Wins 2023 Booking.com Traveller Review Award for Fourth Time

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MALE, MALDIVES, 2023-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Fushifaru Maldives, a boutique Resort in Lhaviyani Atoll, celebrates winning the 2023 Booking.com Traveller Review Award, this is the fourth win of this prestigious, global award. This award is a symbol of all the times Fushifaru has gone above and beyond to create special experiences and lasting… Read the full news article

Oman Air to Introduce First Freighter by End of 2023 as Cargo Business Booms

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Oman Air Cargo Highlights Oman’s Logistics Capabilities to Major International Air Freight Partners Oman Air to introduce freighter aircraft The airline will also increase cargo capacity to high-value destinations New cargo destinations to be launched this year During 2022, Oman Air Cargo: o   Increased cargo volumes by 36% o   Increased revenue by 44% Muscat, Oman, 2023-Feb-15 — /Travel PR… Read the full news article

Lufthansa Group Launches World’s First “Green Fares” for Sustainable Flying

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With one click: More climate-friendly flying by using Sustainable Aviation Fuels and contributing to high-quality climate protection projects New fare available from February 15, 2023 for flights throughout Europe and North Africa Successful test run shows growing interest in sustainable travel Cologne, Germany, 2023-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Lufthansa Group is further expanding… Read the full news article

The Peninsula Hotels Launches “Hope for Türkiye” Global Fundraising Initiative for Earthquake Victims in Turkey

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Hong Kong, 2023-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — On Monday, 6 February 2023, two earthquakes, measuring a magnitude of 7.8 and 7.5 hit the south-eastern region of Türkiye, resulting in catastrophic death and destruction. In 2011 with the Great East Japan earthquake and tsunami, and in 2013 with the aftermath of Super Typhoon Yolanda/Haiyan in… Read the full news article

Preferred Hotels & Resorts Welcomes Six New Best-in-Class Member Properties Across the Globe for 2023 and Beyond, Including an Italian Wellness Retreat and a 17th Century Irish Manor Estate.

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World’s largest independent hotel brand continues to strengthen its global portfolio  NEW YORK, NEW YORK, 2023-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the largest, global independent hotel brand representing more than 650 hotels, resorts, and residences across 80 countries, is excited to welcome six best-in-class new member properties to its global portfolio between… Read the full news article

Finavia Celebrates Milestones: 80 Years of Ivalo Airport and 70 Years of Oulu Airport

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Vantaa, Finland, 2023-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — This year, Finavia celebrates the major anniversaries of two of its airports. Ivalo and Oulu airports will celebrate their 80th and 70th anniversaries, respectively. “The airports of Oulu and Ivalo have served passengers and airlines for decades and have developed into important hubs for tourism and business…. Read the full news article

Airbnb.org Provides Free Temporary Housing for Displaced Earthquake Survivors and First Responders in Turkey and Syria

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Airbnb.org is working with non-profit organizations and government entities to offer free, temporary housing to survivors of the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria, and to relief workers. San Francisco, CA, 2023-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Airbnb.org announced it will offer free temporary housing to people displaced by the recent earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria,… Read the full news article

AirAsia relaunches seven China destinations for 2023, with plans to increase frequency and strengthen connectivity

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Sepang, Malaysia, 2023-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — As AirAsia returns to service stronger than ever post-pandemic, the airline is set to fly even higher with the relaunch of seven international destinations in China. AirAsia Malaysia (AK) is set to restart four China destinations from two hubs – Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu to Macao,… Read the full news article

IKHLAS Com Travel & Umrah partners with Dar Al Eiman to enhance comfort and peace of mind for Umrah travellers

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MAKKAH, SAUDI ARABIA, 2023-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Ikhlas Com Travel & Umrah Sdn Bhd (IKHLAS), Capital A’s Muslim-friendly travel and lifestyle platform offering affordable Umrah packages and direct AirAsia X flights to Jeddah, has entered into a strategic partnership with Dar Al Eiman Investment Co (Dar Al Eiman) to strengthen its positioning in… Read the full news article

Fiji Airways introduces new Fly Your Way concept for more flexible and personalised travel options

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National carrier introduces branded fare concept for Customer choice and flexibility Nadi, Fiji, 2023-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Guests flying with Fiji Airways will have more flexibility and choice with the introduction of an unbundled economy class fare concept. This new concept will be effective from 2nd March 2023 for USA and Canada, and 3rd March,… Read the full news article