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Hyatt Hotels announces the opening of the second JdV by Hyatt hotel in Canada — The Walper Hotel in Kitchener, Ontario

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92-room boutique lifestyle hotel offers a locally inspired experience and joy-driven service as brand grows with intent in Canada CHICAGO, IL, 2021-May-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (May 12, 2021) the opening of The Walper Hotel in Kitchener, Ontario marking the second JdV by Hyatt hotel in Canada following… Read the full news article

Hyatt announces 188-room Alila hotel in Shanghai, China

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Alila Shanghai is expected to introduce the luxury brand to Jing’an, Shanghai with an exclusive urban retreat concept SHANGHAI / HONG KONG, CHINA, 2021-May-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt announced today (May 10, 2021) that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into an agreement with an affiliate of Fungseng Prosperity Holdings Limited (“Fungseng Prosperity”) to develop… Read the full news article

British Airways to trial new intelligent queuing technology from Qmatic

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London, UK, 2021-May-13 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways will be trialling new intelligent queuing technology from Qmatic, that will enable customers to virtually queue at check-in by pre-booking their slot time in advance of arriving at the airport. The technology, that is optional for customers, will be trialled by British Airways for three… Read the full news article

Southwest Airlines launched a fare sale for new destinations as low as $50 one-way

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Additionally, the carrier offers Customers double the points on flights to or from Houston (Bush/Intercontinental) DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-May-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (May 11, 2021) launched a fare sale offering fares for new destinations as low as $50 one-way. Southwest Airlines’® Heart is growing, and the carrier is excited… Read the full news article

Low-cost airline Pobeda starts services from Sheremetyevo

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Low-cost airline Pobeda, a member of the Aeroflot Group, has begun operating a full-scale flight program Sheremetyevo International Airport. Moscow, Russia, 2021-May-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Pobeda began operating flights from Sheremetyevo as part of the Aeroflot Group’s strategy to optimize the Group’s route network and fleet, taking into account the high demand for low-cost… Read the full news article

Indy Airport welcomes Southwest Airlines’ new Nonstops flights to Panama City and Miami

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Nonstops to Panama City and Miami start this summer INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 2021-May-12 — /Travel PR News/ — More good news is coming out of the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) as Southwest Airlines announces it will launch two new nonstop flights to the Florida destinations of Panama City (ECP) and Miami (MIA) starting in June. Panama… Read the full news article

easyJet launches over 80,000 additional seats on sale across existing routes from the UK

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easyJet has put over 80,000 extra seats on sale from the UK to green list destinations to serve demand for travel this summer and will relaunch a route from Newcastle to Faro, with fares from just £29.99* and holidays from just £269** per person easyJet currently operates more seats on flights to European green list… Read the full news article

Munich Airport welcomes Turkish Airlines Cargo service from Bavaria to the Bosporus

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COLOGNE, Germany, 2021-May-12 — /Travel PR News/ — A new scheduled service is now available for the fast transport of goods from Munich to Istanbul and beyond to many Asian destinations. Turkish Airlines Cargo has now launched its first weekly cargo service from Bavaria to the Bosporus. The Turkish carrier is operating Airbus A330F freighters… Read the full news article

SAS launches non-stop flights from Luleå to London, Heathrow from December 17, 2021

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Stockholm, Sweden, 2021-May-12 — /Travel PR News/ — SAS will introduce a seasonal route with non-stop flights from Luleå to London, Heathrow, starting December 17, 2021, to March 21, 2022. Flights will operate twice a week, on Mondays and Fridays, and it will be the only direct link between Luleå and the UK. Luleå and… Read the full news article

KAYAK releases its ‘Return to Travel’ Hacker Guide

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Dust off and spice up your out-of-office response with KAYAK’s personalized & punny out-of-office generator STAMFORD, Conn, 2021-May-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Summer travel searches are heating up, with searches up as much as 70 percent month over month (as of the last seven days). As pent-up demand for travel takes flight, KAYAK is releasing… Read the full news article

British Airways launches 13 summer destinations

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More than 93,000 new seats are up for grabs on British Airways flights from Tuesday 11th May Customers can now book to jet off to 13 summer destinations: 10 in Greek holiday hotspots, two destinations in the Canary Islands and one in Turkey British Airways says the new flights are due to the overwhelming interest… Read the full news article

BA CityFlyer launches services from London City Airport to Guernsey and Guernsey to Edinburgh this summer

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London, UK, 2021-May-12 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is launching two additional routes this summer. Customers will benefit from London City Airport to Guernsey and Guernsey to Edinburgh, operating twice a week from 25 June 2021. Operating on Monday and Friday, Guernsey is the ideal UK holiday destination this summer with beaches and… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways to attend the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF)

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Visitors to the Forum are invited to Qatar Airways’ exhibition stand to experience the airline’s world-renowned hospitality The State of Qatar will participate as a ‘guest country’ in the Forum DOHA, Qatar, 2021-May-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways will be one of the leading international companies attending the upcoming St. Petersburg International Economic… Read the full news article

PATA joins The Future of Tourism Coalition

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BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2021-May-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has today (May 11, 2021) become a signatory of The Future of Tourism Coalition with the global mission to place destinations at the centre of recovery strategies. PATA CEO Dr Mario Hardy said, “While decades of growth before the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic… Read the full news article

The Hotel Britomart named in Conde Nast Traveler’s prestigious 2021 Hot List

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Conde Nast Traveler’s 2021 Hot List ranks hotel among the world’s best Auckland , New Zealand, 2021-May-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The Hotel Britomart has been named one of the best new hotels in the world, landing a place on Conde Nast Traveler’s prestigious 2021 Hot List. The 25th annual edition of the Hot… Read the full news article

Deutsche Hospitality enhances its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Strategy

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First climate-neutral hotel / 30 percent of menu items to be vegetarian / commitment to responsibility Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2021-May-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Deutsche Hospitality is putting sustainability at the very heart of its global corporate approach. The group has completely redrawn its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Strategy to emphasise that a… Read the full news article

Emirates to present its Premium Economy seats for the first time at Arabian Travel Market 2021 (ATM)

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Visitors will also personally view enhanced signature onboard products Dubai, UAE, 2021-May-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates will be showcasing its Premium Economy seats for the first time at Arabian Travel Market 2021 (ATM). The region’s leading travel and tourism exhibition will run from 16-19 May, and will be the first in-person travel industry… Read the full news article

Emirates supports India in its fight to control COVID-19 situation by launching humanitarian airbridge

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Emirates will offer cargo capacity free of charge to NGOs, to ship relief items on all its flights from Dubai to nine cities in India Airbridge initiative is a major boost from Emirates, supporting the various relief efforts undertaken by the humanitarian community In co-ordination with the International Humanitarian City (IHC), first flights carrying WHO… Read the full news article

Mandarin Oriental, Geneva launches Check-up with CENAS Sleep Clinic accommodation package

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Geneva, Switzerland, 2021-May-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Geneva has launched a new accommodation package: Check-up with CENAS Sleep Clinic in collaboration with Switzerland’s first private medical sleep clinic, CENAS. Geneva is renowned as one of the cities offering the highest quality of life, with a picturesque city centre that is beautifully set within the spectacular Swiss… Read the full news article

Qantas Frequent Flyers can use points for lift passes at five snowfields across New Zealand

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QUEENSTOWN, AUSTRALIA, 2021-May-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas Frequent Flyers can now use points to pay for lift passes at five snowfields across New Zealand this winter. From today (10TH MAY 2021), members can use points to book 3, 4, 5 and 6-day lift passes which include Cardrona, Treble Cone, Coronet Peak, The Remarkables… Read the full news article

IHG Hotels & Resorts celebrates the return of staycation with the launch of UK’s Latest Check-Out

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From 17 May – 2 June, guests at participating IHG hotels can check-out until 11:59pm meaning more time to rediscover travel (or enjoy a really long lie-in!)  Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-May-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The comfortable bed, the indulgent breakfast, the room service and the ‘not-lifting-a-finger’; we’ve all missed hotels. And to celebrate… Read the full news article

IHG Hotels & Resorts announces the 11th InterContinental Hotel & Resort in Australasia — InterContinental Parramatta

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IHG Hotels & Resorts strengthens its luxury portfolio with second signing from the InterContinental brand in two months, following InterContinental Sorrento InterContinental Parramatta will be the 11th InterContinental Hotel & Resort in Australasia Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-May-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The world’s largest luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, is set to… Read the full news article

Deutsche Hospitality launches four innovative solutions in the area of digital meetings formats

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Hybrid Meeting Suites, Hybrid Studios, Hy-End Event and Virtual Meeting Platform – four innovative solutions from Deutsche Hospitality in the area of digital meetings formats. Yoga lessons, catering and cocktail courses can all be added if required Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2021-May-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Deutsche Hospitality is embracing the new way of… Read the full news article

dnata teams up with Blue Aqua Food Tech to further decrease food waste and support local food production supply chain

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Singapore, 2021-May-08 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, a leading global air services provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Blue Aqua Food Tech (Blue Aqua) to boost food security in Singapore. The partnership will see Blue Aqua upcycle organic waste from dnata’s catering and ground handling operations into alternative insect protein for aquafeeds…. Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo, México announces employee fashion collection with famed Mexico City designer Kris Goyri

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Luxury resort on Mexico’s Costalegre collaborates with acclaimed Mexican fashion house Tamarindo, México, 2021-May-08 — /Travel PR News/ — A private oceanfront natural reserve nestled within a secluded enclave on Mexico’s Pacific Coast, Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo, México announces an exclusive employee fashion collection with famed Mexico City designer Kris Goyri. The Resort commissioned Goyri to curate a… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Megève launches exciting gastronomic and wellbeing activities to enjoy this summer

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From horseback rides through wildflower meadows to gastronomic delights prepared using local flowers and plants, Four Seasons Hotel Megève is the perfect spot to unwind this summer Megeve, France, 2021-May-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Megève has launched an exciting array of gastronomic and wellbeing activities to enjoy this summer. The Hotel is also… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon reinvents itself following extensive renovation

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An iconic hotel in Portugal’s vibrant capital prepares to reinvent itself after 60 years of service Lisbon, Portugal, 2021-May-08 — /Travel PR News/ — So much more than a room renovation announcement, this is a serendipitous story that begins in 1959, when the Hotel first opened its doors. “We have welcomed guests from all over the… Read the full news article

Choice Privileges members can save up to 20% this month with Spring Savings promotion

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Loyalty Members Can Book, Stay and Save up to 20% This Month ROCKVILLE, Md., 2021-May-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Privileges, the award-winning loyalty program from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), is helping travelers take advantage of the warmer weather across the United States with their Spring Savings promotion. Beginning May 3 through May 23, Choice Privileges members who book… Read the full news article

British Airways delivers emergency aid to Delhi to support COVID-19 relief efforts in India

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British Airways, supported by its sister company IAG Cargo, flew 27 tonnes of medical aid to Delhi on Wednesday May 5, 2021   1,349 items of aid departed on an aircraft specially chartered by British Airways and supported by volunteers from the airline to ensure life-saving supplies reach the country urgently  British Airways Chairman and CEO Sean Doyle said the airline has offered the free support as it “stands with its friends… Read the full news article

Belfast City Airport welcomes Aer Lingus Regional’s summer service to Cardiff

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Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2021-May-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Stobart Air, operator of Aer Lingus Regional routes, has announced plans to strengthen its route network from Belfast City Airport this summer with a service to Cardiff. Flights to the Welsh capital will commence on 28th June and will operate up to four times per week, providing… Read the full news article