Another trial completed on a Hong Kong-Los Angeles flight Hong Kong, China, 2021-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific strongly supports the introduction of digital health platforms that securely validate compliance with the health-related entry requirements set by different governments, including negative COVID-19 tests and vaccination, enabling travellers to go overseas with reassurance and… Read the full news article
Bridgetown, Barbados 2021-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Today, Caribbean Home Swap announced the launch of www.caribbeanhomeswap.com, a global home swap website. This dynamic platform was first created with Caribbean residents in mind and in particular, those that were not familiar with this unique way of travelling – travelling without paying for accommodation. Caribbean Home Swap is… Read the full news article
LONDON, 2021-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — British Summer Time (BST) will begin overnight on Sunday 28 March. Switching to BST means we get more daylight in the evening with the sun rising an hour later. Although our Sunday lie-in will be cut slightly short the lighter evenings more than make up for it. Here,… Read the full news article
KYIV, Ukraine, 2021-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Kyiv is a city of antiquated sanctuaries, strange design, rich history, and skilled individuals. Landmarks, models, and antiquated structures are all over the place, as the capital of Ukraine is brimming with sights. We have arranged TOP 10 generally significant, delightful, intriguing, and unique places in Kyiv… Read the full news article
Bangkok, Thailand, 2021-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Songkran Festival 2021 is an excellent chance to build bonds with the whole family and Avani Hotels and Resorts is offering a wide range of multi-generational Songkran packages that focuses on family-friendly entertainment for all ages. At THB 4,400++ per night, Avani+ Hua Hin Resort offers an escape to… Read the full news article
New information on COVID-19 testing facilities and vaccine distribution included Montreal, Canada, 2021-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports Council International (ACI) World has today (March 16, 2021) published new guidance for airports to help them prepare for restart and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on their operations. As the trajectory of… Read the full news article
MALDIVES, 2021-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Visit Maldives is taking part in Moscow International Travel Trade Show (MITT), the first physical fair since reopening with the industry partners to promote the destination. MITT held in Moscow, Russia from 16th to 18th March 2021 is the place where destinations and travel trade professionals from all… Read the full news article
MALDIVES, 2021-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Visit Maldives conducted a joint webinar with Emirates airline for the Norwegian market on 11th March 2021. This was the first activity carried out this year for the Nordic region in line with the strategy for ambient brand advertising to boost the destination presence in this market. A… Read the full news article
MALDIVES, 2021-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The National Airline of the Maldives, Maldivian announced that they will operate direct flights from Mumbai, India to Noonu Maafaru starting 13th April 2021. During a press conference held today (14 Mar 2021), Managing Director of Maldivian Mohamed Mihad stated that the airline has arranged to welcome the… Read the full news article
Muscat, Oman, 2021-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has been certified IATA Center of Excellence for Independent Validators for Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma), confirming the airline’s capabilities for safeguarding the integrity of time- and temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical products from point of origin to destination. In successfully… Read the full news article
SAN DIEGO, CA, 2021-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — San Diego International Airport’s planned replacement for the aging Terminal 1 will be a unique integration of art and architecture, with the façade being designed by renowned artist James Carpenter. Carpenter has been selected as the lead artist for the New T1 project. The San Diego… Read the full news article
Grand Rapids, Michigan, 2021-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Gerald R. Ford International Airport’s terminal apron reconstruction and expansion project has received the American Council of Engineering Companies’ 2021 Engineering Merit Award. The project — done in collaboration with Livonia-based engineering, architecture and construction firm C&S Companies — was selected for this high honor… Read the full news article
IHG Hotels & Resorts demonstrates Holiday Inn Express’ value to owners as a resilient essential brand with leisure and conversion appeal at the forefront Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is making continued progress against its 2021 growth strategy for Holiday… Read the full news article
Iconic W Brand Enters Japan with Highly Anticipated Hotel Featuring Bold Design, Delectable Dining & a New Cultural Hub on the Local Osaka Scene OSAKA, JAPAN, 2021-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The wait is over. W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, today lifted the curtains on Japan’s first-ever W… Read the full news article
DUBAI, UAE, 2021-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Residence Inn by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, has announced its debut of the longer stay brand in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with the opening of Residence Inn by Marriott Al Jaddaf. Located in a prime city district and boasting spectacular views… Read the full news article
BETHESDA, MD, 2021-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International’s (NASDAQ: MAR) Board of Directors announced today (MARCH 15, 2021) it has elected David Marriott, President, U.S. Full Service Managed by Marriott at Marriott International, and Horacio Rozanski, President and Chief Executive Officer at Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., as directors of the company, effective March… Read the full news article
Pre-security locations allow access to all passengers, regardless of airline Washington DC, USA, 2021-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, in conjunction with XpresSpa Group, Inc., a health and wellness company, announced Monday the opening of two XpresCheck™ COVID-19 testing facilities located at Dulles International Airport and Reagan National Airport. This… Read the full news article
Newcastle, Australia, 2021-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Hunter region will benefit from more direct flights to Melbourne with Qantas today (15TH MARCH 2021) launching a new route from Newcastle to the Victorian capital. The first Qantas flight connecting the two cities in more than ten years departed Newcastle for Melbourne this morning, marked… Read the full news article
Stage 3 IS-BAO certification validates Bombardier’s vigour in developing and maintaining an effective safety culture Bombardier first achieved Stage 3 IS-BAO safety rating in 2018; renewal further highlights ongoing efforts to exceed all safety protocols Bombardier’s Safety Standdown event and monthly Safety Talks highlight industry-wide commitment to ongoing knowledge-based safety training Montréal, Canada, 2021-Mar-17 —… Read the full news article
In March, ANA will continue to offer one daily round trip on the Tokyo Narita = Manila route until March 31. During April ANA will offer two additional flights on the Tokyo Haneda = Bangkok route while also offering two additional round trips between Tokyo Narita = Mumbai on an interim basis. From April 19,… Read the full news article
Paris, France, 2021-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) is working with Brussels Airport and the Air Cargo Belgium community to help eliminate waiting times for international road feeder services in the latest initiative to support Brucargo’s ‘Digital Green Lane’. Two years ago, WFS was one of the first cargo handlers to… Read the full news article
LONDON, 2021-Mar-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The Islands of Tahiti are described as ‘paradise’ hosting incredible marine wildlife, beautiful overwater bungalows, natural wonders, endless luxuries and exotic places to eat and drink. All of this was created around the unbelievable natural landscapes and romanced-drenched views that cameras can’t help but capture. Here, we explore… Read the full news article
This April, two of Tokyo’s finest French chefs present an exclusive culinary collaboration Tokyo, Japan, 2021-Mar-16 — /Travel PR News/ — From April 5 to 10, 2021, Natsuko Shoji, chef and owner of été, one of Tokyo’s best-loved French fine dining restaurants, will host an exclusive collaboration with Daniel Calvert, Chef de Cuisine at Four Seasons Hotel… Read the full news article
Industry’s First and Largest Soft Brand Extends Leadership with Beachfront Hotel in Lincoln City, Oregon ROCKVILLE, Md., 2021-Mar-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc.’s (NYSE: CHH) Ascend Hotel Collection has reached a significant milestone with the opening of its 200th domestic hotel, as well as the third Ascend Collection resort for Lincoln Asset Management, marked… Read the full news article
Customers of both airlines to benefit from more codeshare destinations in the Americas, North Africa and East Asia, and added domestic connections in Portugal Both airlines to explore expansion of current frequent flyer programme Both airlines to leverage each other’s award winning Stopover programmes Emirates to support TAP Air Portugal as it investigates flying to… Read the full news article
Dubai, UAE, 2021-Mar-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates SkyCargo and the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority have signed an MoU to streamline processes for the transportation of Dangerous Goods (DGs). The MoU was signed by Mohammed Abdulla Lengawi, Executive Director, Aviation Security and Accidents Investigation Sector, Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Budoor Al Maazmi, Emirates… Read the full news article
Budapest, Hungary, 2021-Mar-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the newest national airline of the UAE has announced the launch of its latest routes from Abu Dhabi to Almaty and Nur Sultan, Kazakhstan, starting in the middle of May 2021. With the launch of Almaty and Nur-Sultan, Wizz Air Abu Dhabi adds… Read the full news article
Letterkenny identified as a key location for software development Geneva, Switzerland, 2021-Mar-16 — /Travel PR News/ — SITA, the leading IT provider to the air transport industry, is significantly expanding its Agile DevOps teams by over 55 people in Letterkenny, Ireland to develop the next generation of its highly successful SITA AT AIRPORTS portfolio. These… Read the full news article
The milestone debut of Alila Napa Valley demonstrates Hyatt’s ongoing commitment to growing with intent in places that matter most to travelers CHICAGO, IL, 2021-Mar-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (March 15, 2021) announced the official opening of Hyatt’s 1,000th hotel worldwide, Alila Napa Valley in St. Helena, Calif. Founder Jay Pritzker purchased… Read the full news article
British Airways’ customers eligible to travel to India will now be able to upload negative Covid-19 test results and other required documentation directly via ‘Manage My Booking’ on ba.com Once uploaded, British Airways will check the documentation matches the entry requirements and will allow customers to check-in online for their flight 24 hours before they… Read the full news article