British Airways Holidays launches Black Friday offers

London, UK, 2020-Nov-27 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways Holidays is launching a range of Black Friday offers, with savings available across both short and long-haul holidays. Discounts will be available across all British Airways Holidays bookings made before midnight on Saturday 28 November 2020. That’s flight + hotel and flight + car holidays… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways Privilege Club members can now travel with less Qmiles and no booking fees for award flights

Qatar Airways Privilege Club now offers the most competitive award flight pricing among Middle East carriers DOHA, Qatar, 2020-Nov-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Privilege Club has cut the number of Qmiles required to book award flights by up to 49 per cent in a major development in its transformation to provide more… Read the full news article

Cathay Pacific welcomes Government’s commitment to the continued development of the Hong Kong aviation hub

Hong Kong, China, 2020-Nov-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific welcomes the Hong Kong SAR Government’s commitment to strengthening Hong Kong’s long-term competitiveness as a leading global aviation hub and international logistics centre, as outlined in the 2020 Policy Address given today (November 25, 2020) by the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong SAR… Read the full news article

Special Beach Setup at Baron Palace Sahl Hasheesh

Sahl Hasheesh, Egypt, 2020-Nov-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Few moments are so special that they should be portraited in a picture and celebrated in a special setting. Celebrate your special moments with your loved ones at the Palace. Ask about our special beach setups through reservation@baronhotels.com or call us on 0224199207 or 0224199206 #BaronHotelsAndResortsEgypt #BaronPalaceSahlHasheesh #BaronSafeHaven #Beyond #RedSea #ThisIsEgypt #BeachesInEgypt #Birthday #Celebration #SpecialSetUp

Happy Thanksgiving from Baron Resort Sharm el Sheikh

Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, 2020-Nov-26 — /Travel PR News/ — “Showing gratitude is one of the simplest yet most powerful things humans can do for each other” Randy Pausch. At Baron Resort Sharm El Sheikh, the overall team were merrily expressing how grateful they are to the guests for choosing the Resort as their vacation… Read the full news article

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 news article

dnata launches dedicated inflight retail centre of excellence

UK-headquartered unit to deliver tailor-made on-board retail programmes and innovative products for airline customers Dubai / London, 2020-Nov-26 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, one of the world’s leading air services providers, has further enhanced its global operations by launching a dedicated inflight retail centre of excellence. The new specialist retail unit will deliver tailor-made… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai recognized as one of the top Business Hotels in Mumbai at the Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Awards 2020

India’s flagship Four Seasons hotel recognised by the celebrated industry accolade for the first time Mumbai, India, 2020-Nov-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai has been awarded as one of the top Business Hotels in Mumbai at the Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Awards 2020. Now in its 29th year, the awards continue to celebrate the best in the… Read the full news article

Marriott International to debut its St. Regis Hotels & Resorts brand in Chicago

Project is expected to feature 191 hotel rooms, 393 residences, amenities and breathtaking views of the Chicago River from 101-story luxury tower BETHESDA, MD, 2020-Nov-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today (NOVEMBER 25, 2020) announced it has signed an agreement with Magellan Development Group to introduce its iconic St. Regis… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai’s San:Qi and AER – Bar and Lounge awarded four restaurant and bar awards

Mumbai, India, 2020-Nov-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai announces that its food and beverage outlets San:Qi and AER – Bar and Lounge have been awarded not one, but four restaurant and bar awards across three leading industry award bodies dedicated to celebrating the finest in the industry. San:Qi was awarded Best Global –… Read the full news article

203-room Park Hyatt London River Thames to open in 2022

The hotel will represent Hyatt’s growing brand presence in the United Kingdom CHICAGO, IL, 2020-Nov-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) announced today (November 25, 2020) that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into management agreement with R&F UK for a new Hyatt-branded hotel in London. The 203-room Park Hyatt London River Thames is… Read the full news article

Emirates completes refund requests caused by pandemic-related travel disruption

AED 6.3 billion returned to customers, 1.7 million refunds requests received Dubai, UAE, 2020-Nov-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Delivering on its customer promise, Emirates has completed an intensive programme to clear its backlog of refund requests which was caused by pandemic-related travel disruption. Over the seven-month period starting April, Emirates received, validated and processed… Read the full news article

Emirates SkyCargo provides growth opportunities for SMEs through its flight connectivity

Dubai, UAE, 2020-Nov-25 — /Travel PR News/ — India is one of the fastest growing markets globally for the food and beverage sector. With a young population that is increasingly well travelled and familiar with international cuisine, there has been a growing awareness and demand in the country for quality produce and food ingredients from… Read the full news article

GBTA completes acquisition of the Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE)

Alison Taylor and Steve Sitto to join the GBTA Board of Directors; Christle Johnson and Greeley Koch to co-chair new Integration and Brand re-activation committee Alexandria, Virginia, 2020-Nov-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the world’s largest business travel association, has completed its acquisition of key assets of the Association… Read the full news article

Emirates to provide expanded, multi-risk travel cover on top of its current COVID-19 cover

New, industry-first initiative greatly expands the airline’s previous COVID-19 cover with additional multi-risk travel cover for all customers purchasing an Emirates ticket beginning on 1 December DUBAI, UAE, 2020-Nov-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates customers can now plan their travels and fly with even greater assurance and peace of mind, with the airline’s latest… Read the full news article

Emirates’ Dubai Connect provides complimentary hotel stay for customers with over 10 hours layovers in Dubai

Dubai Connect provides complimentary hotel stay for passengers with a minimum transit time of over 10 hours Dubai, UAE, 2020-Nov-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has re-launched its Dubai Connect offer which gives customers transiting through its hub a complimentary hotel stay in Dubai. The offer is available to customers booked in all classes… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley launches Bay Area’s only Virtual Events Studio

Live and recorded events come to life at the Bay Area’s only broadcast studio in a hotel Palo Alto, Silicon Valley, U.S.A., 2020-Nov-25 — /Travel PR News/ — At the forefront of technology and innovation for meetings and events, Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto introduces the Bay Area’s only Virtual Events Studio. Featuring a LED… Read the full news article

Volaris included in the Dow Jones Sustainability (DJSI) MILA Pacific Alliance Index

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO, 2020-Nov-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Volaris* (NYSE: VLRS and BMV: VOLAR), the ultra-low-cost airline serving Mexico, the United States and Central America, announces that effective as of November 23rd, 2020; it has been selected as an index component of the Dow Jones Sustainability (DJSI) MILA Pacific Alliance Index. Mr. Manjit Jus, Global… Read the full news article

Anantara Golden Triangle partners with the Golden Triangle Asian Elephant Foundation to launch the perfect three-ton gift into homes around the globe this holiday season

Bangkok, Thailand, 2020-Nov-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort is bringing the perfect three-ton gift into homes around the globe this holiday season, but no freight shipping cost is required; only a donation. The world-renowned luxury resort and Asia’s premier elephant camp is partnering with the Golden Triangle Asian Elephant Foundation (GTAEF) to… Read the full news article

Ryanair launches 20% OFF all flights from 1st December

Calls On UK Govt To Remove Any Travel Quarantines For Christmas Dublin, Ireland, 2020-Nov-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s no. 1 airline, today (Tues, 24 Nov) announced its cracking festive flight deals as it gears up to fly millions of people home for Christmas across its entire network this December. Ryanair is offering… Read the full news article

Jet Aviation delivers industry’s first fan case modification on a Falcon 7X

Basel, Switzerland, 2020-Nov-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Aviation is pleased to announce it recently delivered industry’s first fan case modification on a Falcon 7X in Basel. The company has received MRO authorization from Pratt & Whitney to modify fan cases on PW307A and PW307D engines installed on Falcon 7X and Falcon 8X aircraft. It… Read the full news article

Hyatt announced the opening of the first Thompson Hotel property in Texas — Thompson Dallas

The first Thompson Hotels property in Texas opens in restored $460 million historic downtown building, The National and celebrates with exclusive David Yarrow Exhibition CHICAGO, IL, 2020-Nov-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (November 23, 2020) announced the opening of Thompson Dallas, which is part of the award-winning lifestyle hospitality brand… Read the full news article

Introducing a little dash of Umlingo – Under the Tuscan Sun…

United Kingdom, 2020-Nov-24 — /Travel PR News/  – Umlingo Travel PR is delighted to introduce its very first member of its new Umlingo Collection! BelSentiero is a beautiful Tuscan farm house boasting panoramic views over the rolling hills and valleys of the Val d’Orcia – countryside so exquisite that it has not only inspired many… Read the full news article

ABSOLUTE HOTEL SERVICES ANNOUNCES THE SIGNING OF A NEW EASTIN HOTEL IN GANGTOK, SIKKIM

Mumbai, India, 2020-Nov-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Mr. Sameer Dharkar, Managing Director of Absolute Hotel Services- India subcontinent & ME region, is delighted to announce the addition of  Eastin Easy Gangtok, Sikkim to its growing portfolio, through a Management Agreement with Noblestride Resort.   Strategically located 4,650 feet above sea level in the city of Gangtok,… Read the full news article

CVG adds robots to increasing number of solutions for contactless travel

Erlanger, KY, 2020-Nov-24 — /Travel PR News/ — There are five very noticeable travelers at the Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport. They have two wheels and lots of artificial intelligence. In fact, they’re robots and are among an increasing number of solutions for contactless travel at CVG and other airports. Gita (“short trip” in Italian), wasn’t… Read the full news article

San Francisco International Airport welcomes resumption of Copa Airlines’ services to 25 destinations in 15 countries

As of November 21, Copa Airlines will connect San Francisco to 25 destinations in 15 countries in the Americas beginning with up to three weekly flights, through the Hub of the Americas in Panama® SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2020-Nov-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Copa Airlines announced today (November 20, 2020) that after eight months of… Read the full news article

Aer Lingus announces flights to Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Tenerife from 27th December

Dublin, Ireland, 2020-Nov-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The latest map published by the European Centre for Disease Control (ECDC) has classified Ireland and Canary Islands as ‘orange’. This classification means that someone returning from the Canary Islands to Ireland does not need to restrict their movements upon their return, having done a pre-departure test… Read the full news article

Gatwick Airport and ExpressTest open brand-new COVID-19 screening centre

Pre-departure and post arrival ExpressTest COVID-19 screening will be available for Gatwick passengers, staff and local residents with results available the next day. The screening facility could also satisfy post arrival requirements for the Government’s expected “test and release” scheme to ease travel restrictions and quarantine. The cost for Gatwick’s air passengers and on-airport staff… Read the full news article

Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services launches Trans-Pacific routes, from Incheon to Atlanta via Anchorage

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2020-Nov-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services, the Largest Cargo Network Operator in Africa, has launched Trans-Pacific routes, extending from Incheon to Atlanta via Anchorage effective 09 Nov 2020. Ethiopian operates B777-200F, one of the most technologically advanced aircraft on the route, offering a remarkable freight service to our… Read the full news article

IATA Travel Pass to support the safe reopening of borders

Geneva, Switzerland, 2020-Nov-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that it is in the final development phase of the IATA Travel Pass, a digital health pass that will support the safe reopening of borders. Governments are beginning to use testing as a means of limiting the risks of COVID-19… Read the full news article