Viking’s newest river ship, the Viking Saigon℠ starts inaugural season in Southeast Asia

New Purpose-Built Ship Sails First Voyage on the Mekong River Los Angeles, CA, 2022-Aug-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking® (www.viking.com) today (August 9, 2022) announced that its newest river ship, the Viking Saigon℠, has begun its inaugural season in Southeast Asia. Purpose-built for the Mekong River, the 80-guest ship sails between Kampong Cham, Cambodia… Read the full press release

Emirates invests over US$ 2 billion to enhance its inflight customer experience

Dubai, UAE, 2022-Aug-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Priding itself on a brand promise of ‘Fly Better’, Emirates is investing over US$ 2 billion to enhance its inflight customer experience, including a massive programme to retrofit over 120 aircraft with the latest interiors, plus an array of other service improvements across all cabins starting in… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to kick off ‘The Journey Tour’ featuring interactive experiences for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ fans

Airline offers fans a chance to win multiple all-inclusive trips to FIFA World Cup™, plus match only tickets The Journey Tour will kick-off in London on 13 August before visiting 12 other European cities DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Aug-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is celebrating 100 days to go until the FIFA World Cup… Read the full press release

easyJet shares tips how to find low last-minute fares for holidaymakers

easyJet has revealed low summer fares still available with seats to a range of destinations across Europe from just £22.99* – and how to find the lowest fares on offer A range of free services is available to help customers plan, book and travel including a new dedicated hotline for young families and ‘Twilight’ bag… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport welcomes expanded 2023/24 Winter Sun programme from Jet2.com and Jet2holidays

Leading airline and tour operator puts Winter Sun programme for 23/24 on sale with 12 Winter Sun destinations available from Bristol Airport Three brand-new winter routes on sale to Malaga, Malta and Palma (Majorca) from the base too – as well as a major expansion of many existing routes More exciting Winter 23/24 announcements coming soon, including Ski and City… Read the full press release

Riu Montego Bay enhances its All-Inclusive 24h by RIU entertainment programme with the addition of Riu Party events

The country’s first Riu Get Together Party was held at the refurbished Riu Montego Bay and brought together almost 2,500 people Palma de Mallorca, 2022-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The recently refurbished Riu Montego Bay has now added Riu Party events to its All-Inclusive 24h by RIU entertainment programme. Every Friday, hotel guests from the Riu Montego Bay, as… Read the full press release

Malaysia Airlines’ loyalty programme Enrich and local fashion brand Kapten Batik create eco-friendly capsule collection

The artisanal designer wear merges contemporary motifs with traditional hand block printing, made from 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton canvas Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, 2022-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Enrich, the travel and lifestyle loyalty programme of Malaysia Airlines, has joined forces with Kapten Batik, a homegrown fashion brand, to create a timeless, eco-friendly capsule collection… Read the full press release

Malaysia Airlines and Sandakan Tourism Association team up to further boost tourist arrivals to Sandakan, Sabah

KLIA, 2022-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Sandakan Tourism Association (STAN) and Malaysia Airlines have jointly launched the “Discover A Great Deal More in Sandakan” promotional campaign to further boost tourist arrivals to Sandakan, the second largest city in Sabah. As part of the promotion, customers can #FlyConfidently with the superb deals on offer –… Read the full press release

Emirates Skywards announces exclusive bonus Miles offerings this summer

Fly, stay, rent, shop this summer and earn thousands of Skywards Miles Enjoy discovering the world and earn more Miles wherever you go – in the air and on ground Dubai, UAE, 2022-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, is giving members even more reasons to explore… Read the full press release

Quincy Melbourne invites guests for a creative afternoon with Azumi Ishikawa to explore the Japanese art of Ikebana

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA, 2022-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — If there was a positive to the pandemic, it was that the lockdowns led many people to discover the joy of creative expression, in everything from crochet to ceramics, watercolour to woodwork. Quincy Melbourne’s ‘lunch and learn’ afternoon on Saturday August 27 invites guests to explore another… Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resort partners with anti-human trafficking organizations, ECPAT-USA and Polaris

Partnerships deepen IHG’s commitment to awareness and prevention efforts, and survivor support ATLANTA, GA, 2022-Jul-30 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today (July 27, 2022) announced partnerships with two leading anti-human trafficking organizations, ECPAT-USA and Polaris, to strengthen the company’s on-going efforts against trafficking and support survivors…. Read the full press release

Emirates extends sponsorship with World Rugby as Rugby World Cup Worldwide Partner

Dubai, UAE, 2022-Jul-30 — /Travel PR News/ — World Rugby and Emirates have announced an extension of the Dubai-based airline’s long-standing relationship as a Rugby World Cup Worldwide Partner. Under the agreement, the leading airline will continue as Worldwide Partner of Rugby World Cup 2023 in France and Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia. Underscoring… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano celebrates 15 years of excellence with discount and offers until the end of September

A Mediterranean getaway that has carved an elevated level of luxury in Alexandria Alexandria, Egypt, 2022-Jul-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Not long ago, there was a dream, and this dream was to create a landmark on the shores of the city of Alexander the Great. Alexandria was no ordinary city; it attracted conquerors, writers,… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas, Texas launches Fantasy Football Draft Package

Gather the team for the annual fantasy football draft party, Four Seasons style Dallas, U.S.A, 2022-Jul-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Fantasy football has become almost as popular as the sport itself. Excitement builds as football season nears and leagues begin to count down the days until the annual draft party. Elevate the draft party… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels sells Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown for $109.5 million

Company enters new long-term franchise agreement and Pyramid Global Hospitality will manage the Music City hotel ROCKVILLE, Md., 2022-Jul-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) today (July 27, 2022) announced the sale of the Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown for $109.5 million. In addition, the company entered a new long-term franchise agreement with the… Read the full press release

CLT Airport opens parts of Terminal Lobby Expansion’s west side to passengers

Charlotte, North Carolina, 2022-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — CLT opened portions of the Terminal Lobby Expansion’s (TLE) west side this morning. It is the first TLE phase to debut to passengers. The addition is a sneak peek of the overall look of the TLE project that will have large, picturesque windows, terrazzo flooring throughout,… Read the full press release

Thompson Hotels and CorePower Yoga team up to offer series of workout classes

A new series of rooftop yoga classes launches across participating Thompson Hotels, alongside complimentary and discounted in-studio offers CHICAGO, IL, 2022-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (July 27, 2022), Hyatt launches a new collaboration between Thompson Hotels and the nation’s largest yoga studio brand, CorePower Yoga, to offer a series of not-your-average rooftop workout classes rooted… Read the full press release

Gatwick Airport’s new campaign – ‘Explore Like Never Before’ brings special offers, competitions and seasonal drink choices to passengers this summer

London, UK, 2022-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Passengers travelling through Gatwick this summer will be able to take advantage of a number of special offers, competitions and seasonal drink choices, as part of the airport’s new campaign – ‘Explore Like Never Before’. The campaign, which officially launched yesterday (Thursday 21 July), includes special offers… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport encourages Jet2, easyJet and TUI passengers to use the Twilight/ Bag Drop Off service for seamless airport experience ahead of travel

Jet2, easyJet and TUI customers can now check in their bags the evening before their morning flight London, UK, 2022-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Customers flying with Jet2, easyJet and TUI now have the opportunity to check in their hold luggage the evening before they fly. Twilight check-in is a totally free service available… Read the full press release

Alaska Air Group orders eight new E175 aircraft exclusively for Alaska Airlines under Capacity Purchase Agreement with Horizon Air

Farnborough, United Kingdom, 2022-Jul-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Air Group announced plans to grow its regional fleet with an order of eight new additional E175 jets and options for 13 more. The E175 aircraft will fly exclusively for Alaska Airlines under a Capacity Purchase Agreement (CPA) with Horizon Air. The value of the contract,… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways presented its Special Boeing 777 FIFA World Cup™ Livery Aircraft at Farnborough International Airshow 2022

Equipped with the World’s Best Business Class, the airline’s B777-300 FIFA livery aircraft has taken centre stage at the aviation spectacular  DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Jul-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, Official Partner and the Official Airline of FIFA, is showcasing a specially-branded Boeing 777 aircraft painted in FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ livery, at… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways offers additional all-inclusive FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ travel packages

Qatar Airways offers additional all-inclusive travel packages for football fans including the Final and Semi-Finals Fans can secure their match tickets, flights and accommodation by visiting: qatarairways.com/FIFA2022 Doha, Qatar, 2022-Jul-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways ramps up all-inclusive FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ travel packages for fans to secure their place in world football’s… Read the full press release

Mei Ume at Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival with festive menu and mooncakes this September

London at Ten Trinity Square, 2022-Jul-20 — /Travel PR News/ — This September, Mei Ume, the Chinese and Japanese restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square will celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival with the launch of its festive menu and intricately hand-crafted mooncakes. One of the most important dates in the Chinese calendar, the festival celebrates the… Read the full press release

Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts survey reveals Millennials and Gen Z more inclined to work for a company that offers flexible work + leisure

Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts launches new study on blended travel, accelerating plans to build 107 hotels in the next three years and renovate 50 percent of its existing estate globally As competition for talent intensifies, a new study from Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts reveals that Millennial (65%) and Gen Z (59%) consumers are… Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resorts launches all-new IHG One Rewards app

Entirely redesigned app offers speed, simplicity and exclusive benefits for IHG One Rewards Members Denham, United Kingdom, 2022-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The world is on the move and as guests embark on this new era of travel, IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has launched an all-new IHG One Rewards… Read the full press release

Moxy® Hotels launches augmented reality experience in Asia Pacific

Moxy Channels its “Play On” Spirit, Breaking the Boundaries of Multiple Dimensions from the Hotel into the Virtual World BETHESDA, MD, 2022-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Moxy® Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, announced today (JULY 12, 2022) the launch of the “Moxy Universe, Play Beyond” augmented reality experience in… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica announces start of Wellness Season on September 1, 2022

Starting September 1, Resort guests will enjoy unlimited complimentary fitness classes and more Costa Rica, 2022-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Wellness Season begins September 1, 2022 at Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo, the ideal time for those focused on health and wellness to enjoy special offers and experiences at this incredible destination… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways opens three new lounges at Hamad International Airport

Three dazzling new Lounges open their doors to passengers just in time for the Eid holiday peak Doha, Qatar, 2022-Jul-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways unveils Platinum, Gold and Silver lounges at its award-winning hub, Hamad International Airport (HIA), inviting Privilege Club loyalty members and oneworld alliance card holders to access the dedicated… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways hosted the Qatar Airways GKA Big Air World Championships, its first official GKA event as Title Partner and Official Airline

The championship marks the first GKA event with Qatar Airways as Title Partner and Official Airline Event featured the Qatar Tourism GKA Kite Expo Tarifa where fans got a taste of the kitesurf experience from Fuwairit’s Kite Beach Resort in Doha DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Jul-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, the Official Airline Partner… Read the full press release

Swissport International again wins license to provide airport ground handling services at Berlin Airport

Zurich, Switzerland, 2022-Jul-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport International AG has once again won the license to provide airport ground handling services to airline customers at Berlin Airport (BER). The new license, set to start in December 2022, will be valid for seven years. Swissport International AG will continue to provide ground services at… Read the full press release