Category Archives: Travel Management

Accor becomes the majority owner of Ennismore, the largest and fastest growing lifestyle hospitality company

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THE NEWLY ESTABLISHED LIFESTYLE ENTITY NAMED ENNISMORE BECOMES THE LARGEST & FASTEST GROWING LIFESTYLE HOSPITALITY COMPANY Paris, France, 2021-Oct-05 — /Travel PR News/ — As previously announced, under terms of an all-share merger, Accor becomes the majority owner of the new entity with 66.67% of the shareholding and Sharan Pasricha with 33.33% holding. This joint… Read the full news article

Blue Islands increases inter-island services

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Jersey, Guernsey, 2021-Oct-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Blue Islands is committed to providing the best possible connectivity for Jersey, both to Guernsey and across our UK network and are proud to have been able to offer lifeline services through the duration of the pandemic. We must however continue to balance the need and desire… Read the full news article

“Discover Arkansas” October edition now available online

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Little Rock, AR, 2021-Oct-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The October edition of “Discover Arkansas” is now available at www.arkansas.com/discover-arkansas. Published by Arkansas Tourism, the monthly digital publication highlights events, activities and trip ideas in The Natural State. The leaves crunch under foot, the air feels chill and…did you hear that? Welcome to “The Supernatural State.”… Read the full news article

Aer Lingus resumes flights from Dublin to Newark and Orlando starting November

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Aer Lingus transatlantic flights resume from Dublin to Newark from 14th November and Orlando from 27th November 2021 Dublin to Geneva, Prague resumes from 15th October, fares from €49.99 each way  Dublin to Frankfurt and Zurich resumes from 08th November, fares from €29.99 and €55.99 each way Aer Lingus flights from Knock to London Gatwick… Read the full news article

UNWTO World Tourism Barometer: International tourism enjoyed signs of rebound in June and July 2021 as travel restrictions eases and global vaccination rollout

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Madrid, Spain, 2021-Oct-05 — /Travel PR News/ — International tourism enjoyed signs of rebound in June and July 2021 as some destinations eased travel restrictions and the global vaccination rollout advanced in many parts of the world. According to the latest edition of the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, an estimated 54 million tourists crossed international… Read the full news article

IATA approves resolution for global air transport industry to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050

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Boston, Massachusetts, 2021-Oct-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) 77th Annual General Meeting approved a resolution for the global air transport industry to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. This commitment will align with the Paris Agreement goal for global warming not to exceed 1.5°C. “The world’s airlines have taken a… Read the full news article

IATA announces China Eastern Airlines as host of the 78th IATA AGM and World Air Transport Summit in Shanghai

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Boston, Massachusetts, 2021-Oct-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that China Eastern Airlines will host the 78th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit in Shanghai, People’s Republic of China, on 19-21 June 2022. This will be the third time China will host the global gathering of aviation’s… Read the full news article

IATA urges governments to implement simplified risk management as borders re-open to international travel

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Boston, Massachusetts, 2021-Oct-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for an end to wildly inconsistent COVID-19 travel restrictions that are stalling the recovery of air transport. It urged governments to implement simplified regimes to manage the risks of COVID-19 as borders re-open to international travel. “Travel restrictions bought governments… Read the full news article

Cathay Pacific and UNICEF HK raised HK$1.56 million in 2020 from ‘Change for Good’ inflight fundraising programme

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Cathay Pacific and UNICEF HK raised HK$1.56 million in 2020 despite huge disruption to global air travel Hong Kong, China, 2021-Oct-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific Airways and the Hong Kong Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF HK) announced today (October 4, 2021) that the ‘Change for Good’ (CFG) inflight fundraising programme raised a total… Read the full news article

Emirates unveils A380 Expo 2020 Dubai livery

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DUBAI, UAE, 2021-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, the Premier Partner and Official Airline of Expo 2020 Dubai, today (28 September 2021) revealed a head-turning A380 livery dedicated to further carrying the global event’s messages worldwide. A bold departure from the airline’s traditional white and gold paint scheme, this bright blue aircraft livery features… Read the full news article

Emirates introduces cold coffee choices onboard First and Business class

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On World Coffee Day, Emirates reveals serving up nearly 28 million cups of coffee each year Dubai, UAE, 2021-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Coffee lovers flying Emirates in First and Business class can look forward to a refreshing brew with newly introduced cold coffee choices onboard – the classic iced Americano, or the slightly… Read the full news article

Emirates reaffirms partnership with South African Airways

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Airline reaffirms partnership with SAA to jointly deliver a better customer proposition as part of commitment to growing presence in South Africa Dubai/ Johannesburg, 2021-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — With South African Airways (SAA) resuming operations, Emirates has been working closely with SAA to reactivate its long-standing partnership which aims to improve the customer… Read the full news article

Emirates resumes flights to London Gatwick Airport from 10 December

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Dubai, UAE, 2021-Oct-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates will restart flights to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from 10 December, responding to the easing of international travel restrictions and an upsurge in passenger demand for winter sun. The world’s largest international airline will resume services to its second London gateway with a daily flight operated by… Read the full news article

Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort launches special offers for a well-deserved break by the river

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2021-Oct-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort is announcing a series of enticing special offers that afford Bangkokians and out-of-towners a well-deserved break by the river to rediscover the heart and soul of the city that never sleeps. Located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River amidst eleven… Read the full news article

Niyama Private Islands Maldives to host its 2021 Surf Week from 1 to 7 November

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Male, Maldives, 2021-Oct-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Niyama Private Islands, the only luxury resort in the Maldives with its own wave breaking onto the shore, will host its 2021 Surf Week from 1 to 7 November, where guests can receive surf coaching from two times world surf air show champion Josh Kerr and have… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita names Sebastien Carre as Regional Vice President and General Manager

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Mauritius, 2021-Oct-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Sebastien Carre has been appointed Regional Vice President and General Manager of Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita, ahead of the Resort’s much anticipated reopening on October 1, 2021. An accomplished hotelier with more than 30 years of global experience, Carre takes up his role in Mauritius, with additional regional oversight… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown launches its latest wellness experience featuring The Traveling Hypnotist Nicole Hernandez

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Featuring Nicole Hernandez, known as The Traveling Hypnotist, the experience delves into past life regression through guided hypnosis New York, USA, 2021-Oct-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown, the award-winning hotel located in the heart of Manhattan’s TriBeCa neighbourhood, has launched its latest wellness experience – The Time Traveler. Curated by in-house Resident… Read the full news article

Key leadership appointments at Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Minneapolis

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Minneapolis, USA, 2021-Oct-01 — /Travel PR News/ — As the all-new Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Minneapolis begins to take shape in the heart of the city, Four Seasons announces the appointments of two company veterans to the property’s leadership team. General Manager Florian Riedel arrives from Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto, where… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Dubai’s Chef Nicolas Lambert wins Prix d’Excellence, Hospitality & Catering from Relais Desserts

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The pastry prodigy brings the highly coveted accolade to his home at Four Seasons Dubai Dubai, UAE, 2021-Oct-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Dubai celebrate their Senior Executive Pastry Chef Nicolas Lambert winning a prestigious award by the world’s most esteemed French pâtisserie association. Relais Desserts, a guild of the world’s best pastry chefs, bestowed Lambert… Read the full news article

LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas welcomes new Marketing and Public Relations Manager Monika Adlakha

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Male’, Maldives, 2021-Oct-01 — /Travel PR News/ — LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas appoints Monika Adlakha as the resort’s new Marketing and Public Relations Manager. With a broad spectrum of experience across media and communication, Monika brings in over 18 years’ of experience to the role. Based at the island, she will be… Read the full news article

Newark Liberty International Airport opens newly Revamped, Repaved 4R-22L Runway

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New York City, New York, United States, 2021-Oct-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Newark Liberty International Airport has reopened one of its major runways after a three-month closure to repave the surface and add key upgrades. With the reopening, all airport runways are again operational during peak hours while auxiliary work, including taxiway and lighting… Read the full news article

dnata and AGI Freight Singapore sign Service Agreement

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Singapore, 2021-Oct-01 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, a leading global air and travel services services provider, has signed a Service Agreement with AGI Freight Singapore (AGI) to provide a fast track delivery solution for inbound e-Commerce shipments arriving by air at Changi Airport. The partnership will see dnata prioritise inbound e-commerce cargo and offer… Read the full news article

Deutsche Hospitality supports education programme at two local schools in Frankfurt

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Deutsche Hospitality funding a programme at two schools in Frankfurt / Eintracht Frankfurt announces that Muhammed Damar will act as an official mentor for the scheme Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2021-Oct-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Strong partners have come together to assist with an integrative education programme entitled “Football meets Culture”. In Frankfurt am… Read the full news article

Low-cost airline Flyr selects SITA solutions to boost operational efficiencies, reduce carbon emissions and streamline border processes

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The new low-cost airline has selected solutions from SITA’s aircraft and airport portfolios to boost operational efficiencies and optimize air-to-ground communications. Oslo, Norway, 2021-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — As Flyr AS, a new low-cost airline based in Norway, takes to the skies, it has turned to SITA to deliver a wide range of solutions… Read the full news article

Royal Caribbean International brings Asia’s largest and most innovative ship Spectrum of the Seas to Singapore

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Asia’s Largest, Most Innovative Ship Will Visit Destinations as soon as October 2022, Quantum of the Seas Extends its Season Through April 2022 SINGAPORE, 2021-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Holidaymakers will have much to celebrate when Royal Caribbean International brings Asia’s largest and most innovative ship, Spectrum of the Seas, to Singapore for the long-awaited comeback of cruising… Read the full news article

Finnair to offer PCR testing expanding its COVID-19 testing service

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Vantaa, Finland, 2021-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Finnair expands its corona testing service and will also offer PCR testing at a price of 99 euros. A negative corona test certificate is a prerequisite for entry in several countries, especially if the passenger has not been fully vaccinated. Finnair has previously introduced rapid antigen testing… Read the full news article

Swoop launches new non-stop service from Toronto to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

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Ultra-low cost airline expands on Caribbean success with launch of new direct route from Toronto to Dominican Republic resort destination TORONTO, CANADA, 2021-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (Sept. 28, 2021), Swoop announced new non-stop service from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ). Flights to Punta Cana are set… Read the full news article

Aer Lingus increases its services from Belfast City Airport to London Heathrow, Manchester, and Edinburgh

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Belfast to Manchester, UK goes twice daily Belfast to Edinburgh increases to 11 flights per week Two additional services to London Heathrow, restoring the full 21 flights per week as operated pre-pandemic, fares from £39.99 each-way Fares to Manchester and Edinburgh from £29.99 each-way Connecting Northern Ireland with Aer Lingus direct to the Caribbean and… Read the full news article

Budapest Airport enables passengers to pre-order food in the transit area with Wolt

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Budapest, Hungary, 2021-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Budapest Airport is expanding its offer with a new service: it is the first in Europe to partner with Wolt and enable passengers to order in advance from restaurants and cafés at Budapest Airport. With the mobile application, fast and contactless orders can now be placed, paid… Read the full news article

Bristol Airport trials electric airside bus as part of its plan to become Net Zero by the year 2030

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London, UK, 2021-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Bristol Airport continues with its strategy of reducing airport operating emissions by trialling an electric airside bus. Bristol Airport worked with COBUS Industries to supply the electric vehicle.   The bus, introduced on a trial basis, has the capacity to carry up to 110 customers and will operate… Read the full news article