Egyptian Air Force to receive 12 new CH-47F Chinooks from Boeing

Contract continues 40+ year partnership and provides Egyptian Air Force with advanced multi-mission helicopter capabilities Deliveries anticipated to begin in 2026 PHILADELPHIA, PA, 2023-Jan-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The U.S. Army has awarded Boeing [NYSE: BA] a contract to produce 12 new CH-47F Chinooks for the Egyptian Air Force. With this $426 million foreign… Read the full news article

Omer Acar named CEO of Raffles & Orient Express luxury hotel brands

Paris, France, 2023-Jan-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Accor today (January 3, 2023) announces that Omer Acar has been appointed as CEO Raffles & Orient Express. His appointment will be effective March 1st, 2023. An eminent specialist in luxury hospitality, Omer is a respected leader with high standards and an in-depth knowledge of the world… Read the full news article

Swoop Announces Record-Breaking Day with Over 10,000 Travellers Flown

The ultra-not-expensive airline celebrates record breaking day with over 10,000 travellers flown Calgary, AB, 2023-Jan-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Swoop, Canada’s leading ultra-low-cost airline, is thrilled to announce that it has reached a new milestone, transporting over 10,000 travellers in a single day for the first time in the company’s history. “We are incredibly… Read the full news article

Canada Implements New COVID-19 Testing Requirements for Travelers from China, Hong Kong, and Macao

Richmond, B.C, Canada, 2023-Jan-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The Government of Canada announced today (December 31, 2022) various new public health requirements for passengers entering Canada from the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong and Macao. As of 12:01 a.m. ET on January 5, travellers flying to Canada from these locations must provide a… Read the full news article

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts completes transformation of 8 properties in Greater China

From Xi’an to Nanjing, new and reimagined properties join the iconic brand’s reinvention journey BETHESDA, MD, 2023-Jan-04 — /Travel PR News/ — With 2022 coming to a close, the transformation of Sheraton Hotels & Resorts – the most global brand within Marriott Bonvoy’s® portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands – continues to build momentum across the globe, with… Read the full news article

Maldives Welcomes First Tourist of 2023 with Special Ceremony at Airport

MALE, MALDIVES, 2023-Jan-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The Maldives has welcomed the first tourist visitor for this year, Nikolai Stratichuk from Russia with a special ceremony held at Velana International Airport (VIA) this morning. Today (1 Jan 2023) is a fantastic start to what promises to be a fantastic year for the Maldives Tourism… Read the full news article

Allegiant Travel Company releases 2021 Environmental, Social, and Governance Report

Committed to becoming a more sustainable travel provider, Allegiant made investments in several ESG areas LAS VEGAS, NV, 2023-Jan-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Today, Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) released its 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, a comprehensive publication that details the company’s efforts to reduce its climate impact and enhance the… Read the full news article

Finavia completes change negotiations at Savonlinna Airport following temporary suspension of state-purchased traffic

Vantaa, Finland, 2023-Jan-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The airport company Finavia has completed change negotiations with its personnel at Savonlinna Airport. The change negotiations, which began on 13 December, were caused by the temporary suspension of the state’s purchased traffic. The suspension of the state’s purchased traffic on 16 December 2022 ended purchased traffic… Read the full news article

Flydubai Resumes Operations to Ashgabat, Turkmenistan

The Dubai-based carrier resumes direct flights to Ashgabat with a twice-weekly service from 23 January 2023, growing its network to nine points in Central Asia Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2023-Jan-04 — /Travel PR News/ —flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, has announced today the resumption of operations to Ashgabat in Turkmenistan. Flights to Ashgabat International Airport (ASB)… Read the full news article

Hilton Honors Offers Members Double Points and Extra Rewards for Exploring New Brands

Hilton Honors members can now earn 2X Points on every stay plus 1,000 Points every time they try a new Hilton brand with new Double Up & Explore global promotion MCLEAN, Va., 2023-Jan-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Honors members: we see you. Not only are you members of Hilton’s award-winning loyalty program, but sometimes,… Read the full news article

Turkish Airlines Unveils Special Airbus A330 for UEFA Champions League Sponsorship

Istanbul, Turkey, 2023-Jan-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Turkish Airlines, best European carrier, designed a special aircraft for UEFA Champions League, one of the world’s most followed sports events. Becoming the first airline to sponsor UEFA Champions League which will have its 2023 final in İstanbul, Turkish Airlines designed one of its Airbus A330’s for… Read the full news article

Brussels Airport Implements Tougher Environmental Tariffs to Encourage Use of Quieter, Low Emission Aircraft

Share of aircraft in the loudest categories three times lower since 2016 Airport charges rise due to high inflation Brussels, Belgium, 2023-Jan-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Brussels Airport’s new airport tariffs have been set for the next five years: the loudest aircraft will pay up to 20 times more than the quietest from April… Read the full news article

EasyJet’s Big Orange Sale Sees Record Bookings for 2023: Tunisia and Egypt See Greatest Increase in Popularity

easyJet filled a plane a minute at peak booking times during its Big Orange Sale North African destinations Tunisia and Egypt have seen the greatest rise in popularity compared to 2019 Greek Islands, Turkey, Montenegro, Albania also saw a boost in demand from holiday makers for 2023 Early surge in bookings for January as people… Read the full news article

Ethiopian Airlines Resumes Flights to Mekelle, Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2023-Jan-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines, the largest network operator in Africa, is pleased to announce the resumption of its flights to Mekelle starting from Wednesday December 28, 2022. Regarding the flight resumption, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew said “We are truly pleased with the resumption of our… Read the full news article

Bristol Airport’s Local Community Fund Grants Over £140,000 to Support Local Projects in 2022

London, UK, 2023-Jan-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The past 12 months has been another successful year for Bristol Airport’s Local Community Fund with over £140,000 granted to support local community projects. After an end-of-year review of all successful projects who were awarded funding in 2022, over 2,500 local residents have benefited from Bristol Airport… Read the full news article

British Airways: New Daily Flight from London to Florence Now Available for Summer 2023

London, UK, 2023-Jan-03 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has announced a new daily flight from London Heathrow to Florence, Italy, for Summer 2023. Starting on 16 April 2023, the new flight will operate daily from London Heathrow’s Terminal 5 at 07:50 on an A320Neo aircraft. Known for its Renaissance art scene, architectural masterpieces… Read the full news article

Emirates earns perfect score on its latest IATA Operational Safety Audit

Dubai, UAE, 2022-Dec-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, the world’s largest passenger airline, has completed its latest IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) with zero findings – the equivalent of a perfect score, and a rare occurrence in the industry given the complexity of airline operations. Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline said: “Safety is one… Read the full news article

Hilton announces its Winter Sale with discounted rates of up to 20%* off weekend hotel stays across EMEA

MCLEAN, Va., 2022-Dec-28 — /Travel PR News/ — According to Hilton’s 2023 Trends Report, over half (59%) of Brits hope to travel just as much – if not more – in 2023 compared to 2022. Whether travellers look to explore exciting new destinations or revisit their favourite places, Hilton has launched its Winter Sale offering holidaymakers who book… Read the full news article

Hotel Flüela in Switzerland to join The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand in 2023

Located in the Swiss resort town of Davos, the hotel is expected to join The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand in 2023, signaling Hyatt’s continued luxury brand growth in Europe CHICAGO, IL, 2022-Dec-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (December 23, 2022) announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into… Read the full news article

Aer Lingus announces January sale live until 16 January 2023

4 million seats on sale with up to 25% off European and UK destinations Flights to North America from just €179 each way as part of a return trip Aer Lingus data shows January 2nd at lunch-hour as busiest time to plan a holiday Sale is live from midnight 22 December until 16 January 2023 Visit… Read the full news article

Aer Lingus announces January seat sale on its direct transatlantic services from Manchester

Great sale fares on offer on direct flights from Manchester to Barbados, New York, and Orlando, from as little as £399 return* Visit aerlingus.com for great value fares – sale now live until midnight 16 January London, UK, 2022-Dec-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Customers can extend the festivities into the New Year thanks to… Read the full news article

Royal Caribbean launches 2024-2025 year-long and summer Caribbean cruises

Year-round and Summer Cruises Across Eight Ships and 20 Destinations Make for a Lineup of Adventures in the Eastern, Southern and Western Caribbean MIAMI, FL, 2022-Dec-22 — /Travel PR News/ — On the heels of winning “Best Cruise Line in the Caribbean” for the 20th year in a row*, Royal Caribbean International has introduced its 2024-2025 year-long and… Read the full news article

Finnair expands services between Helsinki and key Asian destinations for summer 2023

Vantaa, Finland, 2022-Dec-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Finnair adds flights between its Helsinki hub and key destinations in Asia for summer 2023. Finnair resumes flights between Helsinki and Osaka with three weekly flights and adds frequencies to Tokyo Narita Airport. Finnair also adds frequencies to Hong Kong and Delhi, operating daily to both of… Read the full news article

Bristol Airport expands its fleet of fire vehicles with brand new Oshkosh Striker 3.0

London, UK, 2022-Dec-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Bristol Airport has added a brand new fire engine to its fleet of fire vehicles; a state of the art Oshkosh Striker 3.0. Bristol is the first UK airport to take delivery of the third generation Oshkosh Striker ARFF vehicle. Bristol Airport’s fire team are currently completing… Read the full news article

SAS announces two new routes from Aalborg and Gothenburg to New York from April 2023

Stockholm, Sweden, 2022-Dec-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Following this route expansion, residents in Aalborg and Gothenburg will be able to fly directly to New York three times weekly with SAS’ latest addition to their fleet – the Airbus A321 Long Range. “As part of SAS’ strategy to strengthen the regional offering in Scandinavia, we… Read the full news article

UNWTO unveils ‘Best Tourism Villages 2022’

Madrid, Spain, 2022-Dec-22 — /Travel PR News/ — From Austria to Vietnam, 32 destinations from all around the world have been named as ‘Best Tourism Villages 2022’ by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). The accolade recognizes rural destinations that are embracing tourism as a driver of development and new opportunities for jobs and income, while… Read the full news article

Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of Le Méridien New York, Fifth Avenue

Le Méridien New York, Fifth Avenue invites creative travelers to reminisce on the glamorous days of travel and indulge in the brand’s European spirit of savoring the good life BETHESDA, MD, 2022-Dec-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Nostalgic nods to the glamourous era of travel set in the iconic, cosmopolitan allure of New York City’s… Read the full news article

Marriott International announces the arrival of Aloft Hotels in Playa del Carmen

PLAYA DEL CARMEN, QUINTANA ROO, 2022-Dec-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Aloft Hotels, the hotel brand for music fans and design-driven travelers, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s® portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, arrives in Playa del Carmen today (DECEMBER 19, 2022). Marking the third Aloft hotel in the Mexican Caribbean, Aloft Playa del Carmen is located… Read the full news article

Oman Air and Omantel to provide passengers flying to Oman with seamless and hassle-free connectivity even before landing

Muscat, Oman, 2022-Dec-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman, has inked an agreement with Omantel, a leading telecom operator, to provide passengers flying to Oman with Tourist SIM Cards on board their flight. The one-year partnership aims to offer guests a hassle-free and efficient digital solution… Read the full news article

Emirates adds fourth flight between Bangkok and Dubai from 1 January 2023

Bangkok, Thailand, 2022-Dec-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates starts an exciting new year in Thailand as the airline announces adding a fourth flight between Bangkok and Dubai from 1 January 2023, boosting connectivity between the two gateways and providing more options for travellers. The additional frequency will help serve the increased demand for international… Read the full news article