Los Angeles, CA, 2020-Nov-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking® (www.viking.com) announced today (November 2, 2020) that it has completed installation of the first full-scale PCR laboratory at sea. This new onboard facility – an industry first – allows for unprecedented testing capacity in the cruise industry, enabling Viking to conduct PCR testing of all… Read the full press release
MONTREAL, CANADA, 2020-Nov-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The departure of Air Canada flight AC1810 from Toronto to Cancun today (Nov. 2, 2020) marked the return of Air Canada Rouge to the skies. “Air Canada Rouge remains an important part of our overall strategy in rebuilding Air Canada’s global network. As leisure traffic resumes, we will progressively… Read the full press release
Hong Kong SAR, China, 2020-Nov-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Wharf Hotels is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Poutawa as its new Group Director Restaurants, Bars & Events. Having held senior positions with luxury hotel groups in China, Thailand and Doha, and a frequent host to heads of state forums, Michael holds over… Read the full press release
Brussels, Belgium, 2020-Nov-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the debut of its fourth brand in South Africa, the upscale Radisson, with the opening of Radisson Hotel & Convention Centre, Johannesburg, O.R. Tambo. This new addition further strengthens the group’s presence in one of its key African markets and brings the… Read the full press release
Brussels, Belgium, 2020-Nov-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the opening of its first Park Inn by Radisson in Riyadh, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s capital city. The opening of the hotel strengthens the brand’s presence in Saudi Arabia to nine hotels, and brings the group’s portfolio across the… Read the full press release
Silver Moon is the third ship to be built by Fincantieri for Silversea Cruises, with the fourth—Silver Dawn—scheduled for 2021. ANCONA, ITALY, 2020-Nov-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Silversea Cruises today (October 30, 2020) took delivery of new ship Silver Moon—the ninth vessel in the leading ultra-luxury cruise line’s fleet. During an intimate celebration held at Fincantieri’s… Read the full press release
Rocco Forte Hotels invites guests to seize the moment and escape to Italy London, UK, 2020-Nov-04 — /Travel PR News/ — At a time when many European countries are faced with bleak winter days and office closures, Rocco Forte Hotels has launched Carpe Diem, an extraordinary, once in a lifetime customized offer inviting guests to… Read the full press release
Dusit Thani Kyoto is slated to open its doors in the heart of the city in September 2023. Bangkok, Thailand, 2020-Nov-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has signed a hotel management agreement with Yasuda Real Estate Co., Ltd., a community-focused property developer based in Tokyo,… Read the full press release
LONDON, UK, 2020-Nov-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian has been named Europe’s Leading Low-Cost Airline 2020 for the sixth consecutive year at the 27th annual World Travel Awards, one of the travel industry’s most prestigious awards. The World Travel Awards were established in 1993 to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all key sectors… Read the full press release
easyJet kicks off the opening of BER – at 14:00 local time when the first plane landed as part of the official opening of the new Capital Airport Located in Terminal 1, BER’s new main terminal, easyJet will offer its customers a significantly improved travel experience with direct connections across Europe A new cooperation with… Read the full press release
Budapest, Hungary, 2020-Nov-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The series of developments implemented at Ferenc Liszt International Airport has arrived at another milestone; the foundation stone of a new hangar for Aeroplex of Central Europe Aircraft Technology Center Ltd. was laid during a ceremony today (2020.10.29). The new aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) base… Read the full press release
LONDON, UK, 2020-Nov-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Bristol Airport has announced plans to bring forward the construction of a new multi-million-pound Public Transport Interchange (PTI) facility. The PTI will deliver substantial improvements for passengers and staff who utilise public transport with increased capacity and new facilities, enhancing their experience at the point they interchange… Read the full press release
TUI UK has put winter 2021/22 holidays from Bristol Airport on sale and will launch summer 2022 from 5th November. 20 destinations now on sale for winter 2021 36 destinations on offer for summer 2022 More demand expected for 4 & 5-star all-inclusive hotels with private pools or villas LONDON, UK, 2020-Nov-03 — /Travel PR… Read the full press release
Opfikon, Switzerland, 2020-Nov-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport International has relocated its ground services and cargo business from Berlin Tegel and Berlin Schönefeld to the German capital’s new Berlin Brandenburg Airport and will be fully operational on 31 October 2020. With the move the company is also expanding its total cargo warehouse space in… Read the full press release
Opfikon, Switzerland, 2020-Nov-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport has opened a brand-new air cargo facility at Frankfurt Airport today (02.11.2020). The 17,000 sqm warehouse with an integrated Swissport Pharma Center is equipped with state-of-the-art handling technology and has direct tarmac access. An automated material handling system ensures efficient air cargo handling and storage while… Read the full press release
Madrid, Spain, 2020-Nov-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Tourists are to be given greater legal protection as consumers under new plans being advanced by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). With restoring confidence a key priority for the sector, the International Code for the Protection of Tourists advanced by UNWTO with the support of almost 100 Member States… Read the full press release
Montreal, Canada, 2020-Nov-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has enhanced its Travel Industry Designator Service (TIDS) and will also no longer charge travel agencies to use the service. With the improved overall user experience, agencies can now self-manage their profile online, simplifying the processes for both themselves and the travel suppliers…. Read the full press release
Denham, United Kingdom, 2020-Oct-29 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resort’s® (IHG) fastest growing hotel brand, Holiday Inn Express, has today opened its first airport hotel in Australia: Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport. Opened in partnership with Pro-invest Group, the new-build hotel is located on the doorstep of Sydney’s domestic airport terminal and minutes away… Read the full press release
The latest addition of Hotel Indigo® in Dubai Downtown enriches travellers with inspiring and award-winning designs inspired by local creativity Denham, United Kingdom, 2020-Oct-29 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® Hotels & Resorts’ upper upscale brand, Hotel Indigo®, one of the world’s fastest growing boutique hotel brands, continues its growth momentum with new destinations across the globe. 2020… Read the full press release
Consumer Feedback Shows 42 Percent of U.S. Business Professionals Would Consider Working from a Hotel BETHESDA, MD, 2020-Oct-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) announced a new program to work anywhere with Marriott Bonvoy that meets consumers where they are in their lives – juggling working and schooling from home and seeking a… Read the full press release
Swoop helping enable warm weather flights from EIA Edmonton, AB, 2020-Oct-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Swoop’s first flight from Toronto to Edmonton International Airport was celebrated Sunday afternoon with a fun sports jersey exchange between Myron Keehn from EIA (left) and Bert van der Stege (right) from Swoop. Dreams about a warm weather vacation this… Read the full press release
The airline’s network has grown to include 44 destinations Dubai, UAE, 2020-Oct-29 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, continues to provide passengers with more opportunities to travel by introducing additional frequencies and adjusted flight times to improve connectivity across its network. The carrier has been steadily increasing its operations since July and… Read the full press release
Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2020-Oct-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Starting 5 November, KLM Cityhopper will be introducing Virtual Reality (VR) training for pilots flying Embraer 175 and 190 aircraft. Developed in-house, the VR training courses will allow pilots to make more effective use of their training time and will also yield cost savings. KLM Cityhopper is… Read the full press release
DALLAS, TEXAS, 2020-Oct-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Oct 28, 2020) published its initial flight schedules for both Chicago O’Hare International and Colorado Springs Municipal airports as the carrier continues expanding to bring the value and Hospitality of Southwest closer to more travelers and offers more destinations to fly for… Read the full press release
Winter in a wonderland with fares starting as low as $49 one-way across the United States. DALLAS, TEXAS, 2020-Oct-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) launched a 10-day flash sale today (Oct 27, 2020) through Nov. 5, 2020, 11:59 p.m., Central Time, with fares starting as low as $49 one-way. From the… Read the full press release
Moscow, Russia, 2020-Oct-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot has been recognised as the best airline in Eastern Europe for the third straight year at the prestigious Business Traveller Awards. Business Traveller, a leading British magazine dedicated to premium travel, has held its annual awards for more than 30 years. During this time, the Business… Read the full press release
Bangkok, Thailand, 2020-Oct-28 — /Travel PR News/ — ONYX Hospitality Group, one of the region’s leading hotel management companies, is expanding its partnership with leading Thai real estate company Ratanakorn Asset for three new developments in the eastern Thai city of Pattaya. The partnership will see the launch of the world’s first YOO Beach Club… Read the full press release
Kirmington, England, 2020-Oct-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Eastern Airways as the UK’s regional airline is to enter a codeshare partnership with Channel Islands specialist airline Aurigny – Guernsey’s airline which will help both regional airlines offer comprehensive connectivity benefits across each-others expanding networks. This first of a number of codeshare and interline agreements Eastern… Read the full press release
Whistler, Canada, 2020-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler announces the new Braidwood Tavern, a craft kitchen and social house located at the heart of the recently renovated alpine property. A contemporary take on the classic mountainside tavern, Braidwood’s warm and welcoming atmosphere captures the lively charm of Whistler. Inspired by British Columbia’s… Read the full press release
Tokyo, Japan, 2020-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airways (ANA), under the direct supervision of The Nippon Care-Fit Education Institute, today (Oct 26,2020) announced a new accessibility guideline for customers requesting special assistance at the airport and during flight and airline employees to ensure a safe and accessible journey… Read the full press release