Westin Unveils Revitalized Westin Washington, DC Downtown With Emphasis on Well-Being

The Westin Washington, DC Downtown is poised to become a hospitality wellness leader with focus on holistic well-being experiences and the largest hotel fitness studio in DC (IN SHORT) Westin Hotels & Resorts introduces its refurbished Westin Washington, DC Downtown property following an investment of nearly $80 million by Sunstone Hotel Investors. The 807-room hotel… Read the full press release

The Ritz-Carlton and Artist Louis-Nicolas Darbon Unveil Travel Posters to Support Social Mobility

Building on The Ritz-Carlton brand’s longstanding commitment to supporting the global community, all sales of the exclusive art series will go directly to Sutton Trust through The Ritz-Carlton Community Footprints Fund (IN SHORT) The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has collaborated with artist Louis-Nicolas Darbon to create a series of travel posters celebrating its partnership with the… Read the full press release

Marriott Announces Luxury Resort Expansions in Vietnam, Unveils Two New Brands

(IN SHORT) Marriott International, Inc. is set to expand its presence in Vietnam with the signing of agreements to open three new luxury resorts. These developments include the debut of two new brands in Vietnam: Ritz-Carlton Reserve and The Luxury Collection on Hon Thom Island in Phu Quoc. Additionally, a third JW Marriott Hotel is… Read the full press release

Kimpton Hotels & Anthropologie Partner to Elevate Guest Experience with Complimentary Accessory Collection

Kimpton’s Forgot It? We’ve Got It! programme tackles travellers’ fear of forgotten fashion items (IN SHORT) Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, is enhancing its guest experience by teaming up with Anthropologie to offer complimentary access to a curated selection of accessories, including bags, belts, and bracelets, to guests at its… Read the full press release

MSC Cruises’ Flagship MSC Euribia Offers Captivating Winter Sailings to Northern Europe

(IN SHORT) MSC Cruises introduces winter sailings aboard its flagship, MSC Euribia, from November 2023 to April 2024, featuring 7-night itineraries to Northern Europe’s renowned destinations, including Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Bruges, Brussels, Paris, Southampton, and London. MSC Euribia, powered by LNG, stands out as one of the industry’s most energy-efficient ships with advanced environmental technologies. Passengers… Read the full press release

Marriott Bonvoy and Rappi Team Up to Deliver Exclusive Benefits to Members in Mexico

Starting October 24, 2023, members who link their accounts can enjoy special benefits and exclusive promotions (IN SHORT) Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s travel program, has partnered with Rappi, a Latin American SuperApp, to offer exclusive benefits and promotions to their joint members in Mexico. Starting from October 24, 2023, members who link their accounts will… Read the full press release

Marriott Bonvoy Strikes a Chord with Live Nation Canada to Offer Exclusive Concert Experiences

Exclusive agreement provides premium access for Marriott Bonvoy members to curated experiences, festivals, events and more (IN SHORT) Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s travel program, has entered a multi-year agreement with Live Nation Canada, becoming its Official Hotel Partner. This partnership allows Marriott Bonvoy members to access exclusive concert and stay experiences at Live Nation-promoted events… Read the full press release

Marriott Bonvoy Enters Fortnite Universe with “Marriott Bonvoy Land,” Bringing Hotel Adventures to Gamers

Twitch streamer Sommerset and a surprise celebrity guest take on Marriott Bonvoy Land & give away free Marriott Bonvoy stays in livestream event November 2, 2023 (IN SHORT) Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s brand encompassing over 30 hotel brands and 10,000 destinations, has ventured into the world of Fortnite with the launch of “Marriott Bonvoy Land.”… Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resorts Renews Commitment to Clark Atlanta University, Fostering Student Success

CAU Leaders and Students, Atlanta Mayor’s Office, Join IHG to Celebrate Partnership and Unveil New Student Lounge (IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts and Clark Atlanta University (CAU) have renewed their partnership to support student success. IHG will continue to be a Premier Corporate Partner for CAU in 2024. During an event at the School… Read the full press release

HUALUXE Hotels and Resorts and Jingting Bai Offer Immersive Chinese Cultural Experience

(IN SHORT) HUALUXE Hotels and Resorts, along with brand ambassador Jingting Bai and cultural heritage practitioners, hosted an event called “Embracing Chinese Culture with HUALUXE.” The event combined traditional Chinese intangible heritage crafts like tie-dye, shadow puppetry, and Kingfisher feather art with modern dance to offer guests an immersive experience of Chinese culture and aesthetics…. Read the full press release

IHG’s voco Brand Expands Rapidly Across Europe with Multiple New Signings and Openings

Premium collection brand maintains growth momentum with new signings, recent and forthcoming openings (IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts is expanding its voco™ brand across Europe with new signings and openings in various countries. The brand has experienced rapid growth, with over 25% more properties signed and opened within ten months. The voco brand aims… Read the full press release

Halifax Stanfield Airport Earns Level 3 Carbon Accreditation, Demonstrating Commitment to Sustainability

(IN SHORT) Halifax Stanfield Airport has achieved Level 3 – Optimization accreditation from the Airports Council International (ACI) Airport Carbon Accreditation program, recognizing its commitment to sustainability and carbon reduction. This accreditation signifies the airport’s dedication to managing and reducing CO2 emissions and engaging stakeholders in addressing climate change within the global airport industry. (PRESS… Read the full press release

dnata Implements Innovative Cooling Technology to Save 650 Metric Tonnes of Carbon Annually at Singapore Changi Airport

(IN SHORT) dnata, a global air and travel service provider, is set to reduce its carbon footprint by 650 metric tonnes and save 1.5 million kilowatt hours of electricity per year with the installation of Cooling as a Service (CaaS) technology at its Singapore Changi Airport facilities. Supplied by provider Kaer, the CaaS system has… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Las Vegas Collaborates with Artist Paul Oz for Exclusive Formula One Art Exhibit and Race Weekend Experiences

Celebrate the exhilarating event in style with featured experiences and stays (IN SHORT) Four Seasons Las Vegas has announced a partnership with artist-in-residence Paul Oz for the upcoming race weekend from November 16 to 19, 2023. The hotel will host an art exhibit featuring Oz’s Formula One Collection, including live painting sessions by the artist… Read the full press release

Former Ernst & Young CEO Kelly Grier Joins Booking Holdings Board of Directors

(IN SHORT) Kelly Grier, the retired Chair and CEO of Ernst & Young LLP U.S., has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Booking Holdings Inc., effective November 6, 2023. She will also join the Board’s Audit Committee. Grier brings extensive leadership experience from her roles at EY, where she served as Chair and… Read the full press release

Rosewood Munich: A Fusion of Timeless Elegance and Bavarian Culture in the Heart of the City

A harmonious fusion of historical charm and unforgettable experiences, the Rosewood Munich opens its doors and welcomes guests to explore the vibrant city. Munich, Germany, 2023-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Located within the heart of Munich’s historic old town, a highly anticipated chapter in the city’s storied legacy is set to unfold with the grand… Read the full press release

Fiji Airways Expands Sports Sponsorships in 2024, Including NRL, Rugby, and Soccer Partnerships

National Airline welcomes new partnerships and renews ongoing deals Nadi, Fiji, 2023-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Fiji Airways, Fiji’s National Airline is proud to announce major sports sponsorships for next year, welcoming onboard new partners and increasing investments for existing partners. 2024 will see us enter into new sponsorships and partnerships that capture audiences not… Read the full press release

Finnair to Upgrade Cabins of Embraer Aircraft for Enhanced Travel Comfort

Helsinki, Finland, 2023-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Finnair will renew the cabins of its Embraer aircraft in the coming years. The renewal gives the Embraer fleet a fresh and inviting interior with familiar elements from the previously redesigned Finnair long-haul aircraft cabins. “We want to improve travel comfort and provide our customers with a… Read the full press release

Accor’s Global Extended Stay Portfolio Expands with Novotel Living and Other Brands

BRANDS SUCH AS ADAGIO AND NOVOTEL LIVING ARE HELPING TO FUEL THE CONTINUED EXPANSION OF ACCOR’S GLOBAL EXTENDED STAY PORTFOLIO, WHICH NOW ENCOMPASSES 380+ EXTENDED STAY HOTELS AND 45,000 KEYS Paris, France, 2023-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, shared an update on its market leading position in the global extended stay,… Read the full press release

Brussels Airport Initiates Construction of 8-Storey Parking Building with 2,700 Spaces and EV Charging Points

Brussels, Belgium, 2023-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — On parking lot P30 at Brussels Airport, a staff car park opposite the drop-off area, works have started for a new 8-storey parking building. By the end of 2025, this building will provide a total of 2,700 parking spaces for airport staff and car rental services. A… Read the full press release

Swissport to Contest Ramp Handling Tender Rankings to Protect Alitalia Employees and Investments

Zurich, Switzerland, 2023-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport is prepared to contest the award rankings and is fully committed to pursuing legal remedies to safeguard the interests of over 2,300 former Alitalia employees and the considerable investments the company. Swissport is dismayed to learn of the preliminary ranking list of the ramp handling tender… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Group CEO Akbar Al Baker to Step Down After 27 Years of Service, Successor Named

Doha, Qatar, 2023-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Group confirms after 27 years of remarkable service, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive – His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, will be stepping down from his current position as Group Chief Executive effective 5 November 2023, and will be succeeded by Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer… Read the full press release

Air Canada’s Upgraded Airbus A321 Unveils Innovative Features for Passengers

Cabin improvements include larger overhead bins, new seating, and a state-of-the-art in-flight entertainment system Industry-first exterior cameras on a narrow-body aircraft provide customers real time, high-definition flight views on IFE seatback screens  Aircraft will serve as onboard trial environment for new technologies such as Bluetooth audio at seatbacks and free high-speed Internet available to all customers MONTREAL,… Read the full press release

Korean Air and Delta Employees Join Forces for Han River Clean-Up Event

Seoul, South Korea, 2023-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Korean Air and Delta Air Lines employees volunteered at a Han River clean-up event in Yeouido, Seoul on October 20 to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the two airlines’ transpacific joint venture. In cooperation with Seoul Metropolitan Government and Seoul Volunteer Center, 150 employees from the… Read the full press release

Azul Partners with SITA to Boost Efficiency and Reduce Weather-Related Delays

SITA Mission Watch and SITA eWAS provide enhanced visibility to reduce aircraft downtime, while SITA OptiFlight® lowers fuel consumption and cuts carbon emissions São Paulo, Brazil, 2023-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Azul, Brazil’s largest airline in number of flights and destinations served, has entered into a trial agreement for SITA eWAS and SITA OptiClimb. This… Read the full press release

Accor Receives Stevie® Award for ‘Thought Leadership Campaign of the Year – Business Services

AT THE STEVIE® AWARDS CEREMONY HELD ON FRIDAY OCTOBER 13, 2023, ACCOR WAS PRESENTED WITH AN AWARD IN THE “THOUGHT LEADERSHIP CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR – BUSINESS SERVICES” CATEGORY. Paris, France, 2023-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — For more than 20 years, the Stevie® Awards have recognized the achievements and positive contributions of organizations and… Read the full press release

Kansas City International Airport Reports 13.1% Increase in Passenger Traffic for September 2023

Kansas City, MO, 2023-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The Kansas City Aviation Department reports that 991,859 passengers arrived and departed through Kansas City International Airport’s gates in September, a 13.1-percent increase from September 2022. Passenger boardings were up 13.0 percent, with a total of 494,995 boarded. Year-to-date passenger boardings are 4,289,961, up 19.3 percent…. Read the full press release

easyJet Completes Fleetwide Retrofit of Fuel-Saving and Noise-Reducing Technology

easyJet completes multi-million-pound tech installation that will save 88,600 tonnes of CO2 each year*  All easyJet aircraft are now fully operating with Descent Profile Optimisation (DPO) and Continuous Descent Approach (CDA) software – state-of-the-art new software that significantly reduces carbon emissions and fuel costs The fleetwide investment is enabling the airline to make a permanent… Read the full press release

Aer Lingus Seeks Over 200 Cabin Crew Members for Expanding Network

Dublin, Ireland, 2023-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The deadline is approaching to apply for Aer Lingus’ cabin crew recruitment drive, which closes on 30th October. Aer Lingus is hiring over 200 cabin crew members who will work across its expanding network of flights in Europe and North America. Key attributes Aer Lingus is looking for… Read the full press release

Munich Airport’s Winter Flight Schedule Expands with New Destinations and Enhanced Services

MUNICH, Germany, 2023-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The new winter flight schedule at Munich Airport will begin at the same time as the clock change and last from Sunday, October 29, 2023 to Saturday, March 30, 2024. During this period, passengers will be able to choose between 43 long-haul and 116 medium-haul destinations, as… Read the full press release