Hilton to further expand Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts and LXR Hotels & Resorts in 2023

Waldorf Astoria and Conrad features seven new destination openings next year; LXR expands its development pipeline with three new APAC and Middle East openings. MCLEAN, Va., 2022-Dec-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton’s luxury brands will continue an extraordinary year of growth across their global portfolios with ten openings and an impressive rollout of new… Read the full news article

Waldorf Astoria Chicago unveils fully updated guest rooms and suites, lobby and spa

Premier Gold Coast hotel introduces new dining concepts, and unveils updates to guest rooms, suites, lobby and spa CHICAGO, IL, 2022-Dec-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Waldorf Astoria Chicago is pleased to celebrate the completion of its renovation across the grand chateau-style Gold Coast hotel. The refurbishment includes fully updated guest rooms and suites, the lobby, and… Read the full news article

Choice Hotels announces the groundbreaking of the Everhome Suites in Nampa, Idaho

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2022-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Continuing to drive growth across its industry-leading extended stay portfolio, Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) announced the groundbreaking of the Everhome Suites in Nampa, Idaho. The construction milestone comes on the heels of another successful quarter of sustained segment growth for Choice Hotels, whose Everhome brand – which launched in 2020… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resort Nevis appoints Billy Cueto as its new General Manager

Industry veteran brings more than 20 years of Four Seasons experience to the Caribbean’s iconic luxury resort Nevis, West Indies, 2022-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Nevis, the award-winning Resort consistently ranked by travellers and travel experts as one of the top resorts in the Caribbean, has named Billy Cueto as its new General Manager…. Read the full news article

Emirates’ A380 double-decker lands at Auckland Airport

Auckland, New Zealand, 2022-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates’ flagship A380 made a landmark touchdown at Auckland Airport. This is first time the Emirates double-decker has landed in Auckland since February 2020, demonstrating increasing travel demand in and out of New Zealand. The special non-stop daily service from Dubai to Auckland was greeted at… Read the full news article

Vistara starts non-stop flights between Pune and Singapore

Delhi, India, 2022-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata group and Singapore Airlines, today (02 December 2022) started its non-stop flights between Pune and Singapore. The inaugural flight departed from Pune at 0210 Hours (IST) and arrived in Singapore at 1030 Hours (GMT). It was… Read the full news article

TUI honours its travel industry partners in the Lapland by naming its new Boeing 737-8 airplane Rovaniemi

This winter season, nearly 50,000 holidaymakers will fly with TUI to explore Finland’s wintery North TUI Group CEO Sebastian Ebel: “We continue on our journey of becoming Europe’s most fuel-efficient airline” Naming ceremony was held at Rovaniemi airport with Santa Claus Rovaniemi is one of TUI’s most popular winter holiday destinations Berlin, Germany, 2022-Dec-07 —… Read the full news article

Wizz Air showcased its Airbus A321neo to residents and members of the Eindhoven Airport Consultation

The Airbus A321neo is the showpiece of the Wizz Air fleet and a testament to the airline’s continued commitment to reducing carbon emissions intensity Budapest, Hungary, 2022-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest growing and most environmentally sustainable airline globally[1], has showcased at the initiative of Eindhoven Airport its Airbus A321neo to residents and the… Read the full news article

Airbnb teams up with Illinois Restaurant Association and Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce to support local Chicago restaurants and small businesses

Developed in collaboration with the Illinois Restaurant Association and supported by the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, Airbnb’s Chicago restaurant guide highlights local restaurants and nearby stays across the city. Travelers will be encouraged to taste their way through the flavors of Pilson, Hyde Park, Andersonville, Logan Square, Bronzeville, and Chinatown. San Francisco, CA, 2022-Dec-07 —… Read the full news article

Ryanair announces sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply agreement with Shell

DUBLIN, Ireland, 2022-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s largest airline and global energy group, Shell, today (Thurs 1 Dec.) signed a Memo of Understanding (MOU) to advance the supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at over 200 Ryanair airports across Europe, with particular focus on SAF supply at RYR’s largest bases like Dublin… Read the full news article

Air Canada launches its first non-stop service to Southeast Asia with the inaugural flight to Bangkok

Only Non-Stop Service Between North America and Thailand Four-times weekly, seasonal flights from YVR until Mar. 26 MONTREAL, CANADA, 2022-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — A celebration was held at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) yesterday to mark Air Canada’s inaugural flight AC65, which departed last night from YVR. The flight is now enroute to Thailand and scheduled to arrive in… Read the full news article

Air Canada named Best Airline in North America by Global Traveler readers for the fourth consecutive year

Also named Best Airline Cabin Cleanliness for the third consecutive year MONTREAL, CANADA, 2022-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada has been named the Best Airline in North America for the fourth consecutive year by the readers of Global Traveler. The airline also won for Best Airline Cabin Cleanliness for the third consecutive year in the 19th edition of… Read the full news article

Air Canada sends Canadians a message of togetherness with heartfelt short film to celebrate the holiday season

Animated short film follows a heartwarming story of a baby loon reuniting with loved ones for the holidays MONTREAL, CANADA, 2022-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada is celebrating the holiday season with a new, heartfelt short film to enchant Canadians with a message of togetherness. Launching today (Dec 5, 2022) across Canada, the… Read the full news article

Marco Polo Hotels – Hong Kong to again support Children’s Cancer Foundation thru its Christmas Dreams Come True charity programme

Hong Kong SAR, China, 2022-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — This year, Marco Polo Hotels – Hong Kong will once again host its Christmas Dreams Come True charity programme to support the Children’s Cancer Foundation (CCF). Together with the CCF, Marco Polo Hotels – Hong Kong has made over 400 beneficiaries’ dreams come true with… Read the full news article

Radisson Collection to have 32 hotels and resorts in 19 countries by the end of 2022

Brussels, Belgium, 2022-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group has had a stellar year of openings and looks forward to more compelling new additions to its already impressive collection of properties comprising the Radisson Collection brand. Launched in 2018 as a new luxury lifestyle collection of hotels for experience-driven travelers, Radisson Collection’s rapid… Read the full news article

KLM inaugurates service between Rovaniemi and Amsterdam

Vantaa, Finland, 2022-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — On Saturday, 3 December, KLM’s first flight from Rovaniemi to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in the Netherlands was celebrated at Rovaniemi Airport. KLM’s latest route opening reflects a growing interest in Lapland tourism. “We warmly welcome KLM’s new connection to Rovaniemi Airport! The number of direct scheduled flights… Read the full news article

Finavia announces the appointment of Erka Koivunen as Chief Information Security Officer

Vantaa, Finland, 2022-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Erka Koivunen will start working as Chief Information Security Officer at the airport company Finavia on 9 January 2023. He will be responsible for the development and implementation of Finavia’s information security and data protection strategy as well as the cybersecurity system. Erka Koivunen has extensive and… Read the full news article

Reuben Brothers and Hilton to convert London’s Admiralty Arch into a luxury hotel under the Waldorf Astoria brand

Enhanced development will set new standard for luxury hospitality in London and launches a deepening relationship between Reuben Brothers and Hilton LONDON, United Kingdom, 2022-Dec-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Plans to convert Admiralty Arch, one of London’s most iconic historical landmarks, into a luxury hotel under the Waldorf Astoria brand are accelerating under new… Read the full news article

Hilton announces signing of Waldorf Astoria Lake Tahoe expected to debut at Nevada’s Crystal Bay and Incline Village community in 2027

Luxury all‑season resort and residences expected to debut in 2027 LAKE TAHOE, Nev. and MCLEAN, Va., 2022-Dec-06 — /Travel PR News/ —Today (December 5, 2022), Hilton (NYSE: HLT), announced the signing of a brand and management agreement with EKN Development Group to welcome the iconic Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts brand to Nevada’s Crystal Bay and Incline Village… Read the full news article

Dusit Hotels and Resorts properties recognized at Arabian Travel Awards 2022

dusitD2 Kenz Hotel picks up ‘Best Business Hotel’ accolade while Dusit Princess Residences Dubai is named ‘Best Serviced Apartment.’ Dubai, UAE, 2022-Dec-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Dusit Hotels and Resorts under Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has continued its winning streak this awards season, with two of its… Read the full news article

YYC Calgary International Airport welcomes WestJet’s new 787 Dreamliner routes to Tokyo

Calgary, AB, 2022-Dec-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The Calgary Airport Authority is proud to support WestJet’s wider growth strategy which introduces new 787 Dreamliner routes from YYC Calgary International Airport to Tokyo, Japan. In addition, the airline is creating greater two-way tourism opportunities and increasing connectivity between Western Canada and Europe with the new… Read the full news article

Hyatt announces the opening of Zoëtry® Marigot Bay St. Lucia

The 124-all-suite Zoëtry® Marigot Bay offers breathtaking views of the marina and LaBas Beach with unique cultural offerings CHICAGO, IL, 2022-Dec-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (Dec. 5, 2022) announced the opening of Zoëtry® Marigot Bay St. Lucia, part of Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection – a global portfolio of distinct luxury all-inclusive… Read the full news article

Hyatt expands commitment to luxury travel with the launch of Secrets Impression Resorts & Spas

The Secrets Resorts & Spas brand extension launches a first-of-its-kind luxury line of resorts with the opening of Secrets Impression Moxché offering an unmatched vacation experience CHICAGO, IL, 2022-Dec-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announces the expansion of Hyatt’s commitment to luxury travel with the launch of Secrets Impression Resorts & Spas, a… Read the full news article

Hyatt to continue adding luxury and lifestyle hotels globally with openings and development pipeline of Independent Collection brands through 2025

The Independent Collection is set to maintain strong growth with luxury and lifestyle experiences CHICAGO, IL, 2022-Dec-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announces continued global growth of its Independent Collection brands, including recent openings and a strong development pipeline through 2025 across The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, Destination by Hyatt and JdV… Read the full news article

Singapore Airlines announces partnership with Thai Airways

Joint Release with Thai Airways International Public Company Limited Singapore, 2022-Dec-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to form a new strategic partnership. This will result in the airlines progressively code sharing more extensively on each other’s services… Read the full news article

London City Airport launches ski and Christmas routes to Chambéry and Salzburg

London City Airport (LCY) launches ski and Christmas routes to Chambéry and Salzburg this December, providing even more choice for passengers this winter Complements existing British Airways (BA) CityFlyer/ SWISS services to Zurich and Geneva, plus BA CityFlyer/ Lufthansa services to Frankfurt and BA CityFlyer services to Prague, Berlin, Dusseldorf LCY’s November passenger numbers up… Read the full news article

easyJet’s cabin crew to bring Christmas cheer to retirement home residents across the UK

easyJet cabin crew launch a new Christmas delivery service to retirement homes and villages across the UK Carol singing cabin crew serve up the inflight trolley experience in their local communities  easyJet’s ‘Jolly Trolley’ service will deliver mince pies, mulled wine and Christmas carol singing to retirement homes – all served by local easyJet cabin… Read the full news article

British Airways strengthens commitment to improve customer experience for disabled passengers

London, UK, 2022-Dec-06 — /Travel PR News/ — To mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities (3rd December 2022), British Airways has announced that it is working with Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People (QEF). By working with QEF, which supports children and adults with physical and learning disabilities or acquired brain injuries to increase… Read the full news article

Give&Get Diego Maradona Fanfest opens at Qatar Executive Premium Terminal at Hamad International Airport

Throughout the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, doors will be open to the Give&Get Diego Maradona Fanfest to honour the late, great Diego Maradona, using state-of-the-art technology, public exhibits, events, auctions and more DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Dec-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa Bint Hamad Al Thani officially opened the Maradona Fanfest… Read the full news article

Cathay opens its first retail space located in Hong Kong’s Cityplaza shopping mall

Embark on an innovative, experiential journey when you Shop with Cathay at Cityplaza Hong Kong, China, 2022-Dec-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay is excited to announce the opening of its first experiential retail space that brings an innovative “online to offline to online” shopping experience to our customers and members. Located in Hong Kong’s… Read the full news article