Erik Friemuth: “An important milestone on the way to becoming the world’s leading leisure hotel brand” TUI Group’s hotel subsidiary aims for growth with management and franchise agreements New development offices in Dubai and Hong Kong Contracts signed for first hotels in China Berlin, Germany, 2022-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — TUI Group will continue to… Read the full press release
Tag Archives: Africa
Qatar Airways Privilege Club adopts Avios as its reward currency
Members can now benefit from a wide range of guaranteed award seats and competitive prices for redemption tickets with Qatar Airways Privilege Club From 23-31 March, members can enjoy bonus Avios when booking their next flight using Cash + Avios DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways announces that Privilege Club has… Read the full press release
Emirates announces codeshare partnership with Garuda Indonesia
Emirates customers to have access to seven domestic points in Indonesia beyond Jakarta and Bali Flights to popular European destinations from Emirates’ hub can be booked through Garuda Codeshare agreement to bring seamless connectivity and other travel benefits to passengers flying on 16 routes between Indonesia, Middle East and Europe Dubai, UAE, 2022-Mar-11 — /Travel… Read the full press release
The Empowering Women of Great Plains, Africa
London, UK, 2022-Mar-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Great Plains offers safari experiences built around bespoke, caring and considerate values. Just by embarking on a safari with Great Plains in Kenya, Botswana or Zimbabwe, you are contributing to a wider mission, to help expand and protect natural habitats for future generations. There are many notable and inspiring… Read the full press release
Worldwide Travel Alliance Partners with Uganda’s Ganyana Safaris
New partnership starts as the destination launches its “Explore Uganda – The Pearl of Africa” campaign; covid testing on arrival at Entebbe also dropped from 16 February as Ugandan tourism recovery gets under way LOS ANGELES, CA, 2022-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The Worldwide Travel Alliance (WTA) has announced a new partnership with… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways enhances partnership with Malaysia Airlines
Long-standing partners to offer unrivalled connectivity across both airlines’ global networks via their key hubs – Hamad International Airport and Kuala Lumpur International Airport DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways and Malaysia Airlines Berhad today (23 February 2022) announced a new chapter in their long-standing relationship by signing a Memorandum of… Read the full press release
Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya ready to welcome travelers back to Kenya for an unforgettable safari travel experiences
NAIROBI, Kenya, 2022-Feb-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The Tourism recovery journey has already begun since 2021; the industry anticipates recovering fully by 2023 and year 2022 is the main journey to recovery. Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya is on this journey to recovery to bring back travelers to Kenya who enjoy the best destination and safari… Read the full press release
OurAfrica.Travel trade show returns in March 2022
LONDON, 2022-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The travel trade collectively sighed in relief when red lists and restrictions started to be removed – but the reality is that many of us, especially in places like Africa, the Indian Ocean Islands and the Middle East – are still navigating our way out of the shrapnel of… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways marks 10 successful years of operating direct flights between Doha and Tbilisi and Baku
The World’s Best Airline operates daily flights to Tbilisi and five weekly flights to Baku, offering seamless connectivity via the World’s Best Airport, Hamad International Airport to destinations in Asia, Africa, and The Americas DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to celebrate 10 successful years of operating direct flights… Read the full press release
IHG Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of voco The Bank Johannesburg Rosebank
Denham, United Kingdom, 2022-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has opened voco The Bank Johannesburg Rosebank – the first voco property in Africa. As one of IHG’s newest hotel brands, voco combines the reassurance of a global brand with the informality and charm of an individual hotel…. Read the full press release
Minor Hotels announces NH Collection Doha Oasis Hotel & Beach Club slated to open in mid-2022
Doha, Qatar, 2022-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Minor Hotels, a hotel owner, operator and investor, currently with a portfolio of 528 hotels and resorts in 55 countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, South America, Africa and the Indian Ocean, is pleased to announce the signing of an upcoming addition to its portfolio… Read the full press release
Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services enables online reservations for cargo
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2022-Jan-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services, Africa’s largest network operator has launched a new feature that enables customers to make online reservations for their cargo. The platform enables customers check flight schedules, space availability, loadability of freight and make real-time booking of their shipment in single and… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways expands its services to Nigeria with flights to Kano and Port Harcourt
The World’s Best Airline continues to expand its West African network, offering seamless connectivity via the Best Airport in the Middle East to destinations in Asia, Europe and North America Airline strengthens its commitment to Nigeria, now connecting to four gateways via its international hub in Doha Doha, Qatar, 2022-Jan-13 — /Travel PR News/ —… Read the full press release
Emirates’ signature premium lounge service at over 20 airports in its network reopens
First Class, Business Class and Platinum and Gold Skywards members to have access to more than 120 Emirates Lounges and partner facilities at destinations where operations have resumed Premium customers and frequent flyers to benefit from lounge offering in airports worldwide Lounge operations resumed with health and safety measures in place Dubai, UAE, 2021-Dec-22 —… Read the full press release
Qatar Executive expands its fleet with three Gulfstream G650ER aircraft
Latest delivery brings the total number of Gulfstream G650ER aircraft in the private jet charter division fleet to 11 DOHA, Qatar, 2021-Dec-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Executive is excited to announce it has taken delivery of a further three Gulfstream G650ER aircraft, reaffirming its position as the largest owner-operator of the ultramodern jet,… Read the full press release
British Airways and Qatar Airways to further extend their Joint Business
Carriers today announce that they have plans to further extend their Joint Business to offer customers a greater choice of destinations and routing options News follows British Airways’ return to Doha, with its first flight from Gatwick since the start of the pandemic This winter, the two airlines are operating up to six daily flights… Read the full press release
FLORENCE KAGISO WINS ‘THE INNOVATOR’ AWARD AT THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELLER READER AWARDS 2021
CHOBE GAME LODGE, Botswana, 2021-Dec-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Let the celebrations begin! Desert & Delta’s very first female tour guide, Florence Kagiso, has been awarded the prestigious title of ‘The Innovator’ at the National Geographic Traveller Reader Awards 2021. At this year’s sixth annual Reader Awards, the public was invited to vote for… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways starts services between Doha to Odesa, Ukraine
Airline starts three flights a week to the Ukrainian port city New service offers seamless connectivity via the World’s Best Airport to many destinations in Africa, Australia, Asia, and the Middle East DOHA, Qatar, 2021-Dec-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways’ inaugural flight from Doha to Odesa, Ukraine, landed at Odesa International Airport on… Read the full press release
Cruzeiro Safaris offers guided tours to popular tourist destinations in Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya, 2021-Nov-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Kenya Based Tour Operator Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya gives guiding to Popular Tourist Destinations in Nairobi, Nakuru, Masai Mara, Mombasa and Much More. The Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya’s webiste is the best way to view, read, book, experience and review your next tour from Nairobi or Safari to Major national parks… Read the full press release
Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya ready to welcome visitors as travel and tourism restarts
NAIROBI, Kenya, 2021-Nov-15 — /Travel PR News/ — As we slowly restart travel and tourism Kenya is ready to host tourist with strict health measures taken. Once advice one should take is to have additional extra days in the city so as to have the COVID-19 test for travelers done. Ask the travel experts at… Read the full press release
Hyatt announces the opening of 62-room extended stay hotel Hyatt House Johannesburg Sandton
The 62-room extended stay hotel located in upmarket Sandton, Johannesburg marks the debut of the Hyatt House brand in Africa Chicago, IL, 2021-Nov-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (November 2, 2021), Hyatt House Johannesburg Sandton celebrated its opening, marking the debut of the Hyatt House brand in Africa, while expanding the brand’s footprint globally… Read the full press release
Kenya’s Diamonds Dream of Africa Wins Continents Leading All-Inclusive Resort
MALINDI, Kenya, 2021-Nov-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Diamonds Dream of Africa – based in Malindi, Kenya – was named the Leading All-inclusive resort in Africa 2021 by World Travel Awards (WTA), the leading authority that recognises and rewards excellence in travel and tourism. Diamonds Dream of Africa (https://dreamofafrica.diamondsresorts.com) was nominated alongside Kenya’s Baobab… Read the full press release
Cruzeiro Safaris: Top 10 Tours and Luxury Travel Packages in Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya, 2021-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Many travelers come to Africa in search of the “big five”: buffalo, lions, leopards, elephants and rhinoceroses. The chance to get close to these animals in their natural habitats is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but your trip to the Africa is anything but a trip to the zoo…. Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca named as one of the Top Hotels in Northern Africa at the Readers’ Choice Awards 2021
A second recognition received by the Casablanca’s oceanfront sanctuary Casablanca, Morocco, 2021-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The ratings are in: Condé Nast Traveler announced the winners of its Readers’ Choice Awards 2021 and Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca receives a second recognition as one of the Top Hotels in Northern Africa. This mention represents the best of the best… Read the full press release
Swissport further digitizes air cargo warehousing process with new cargo app
Zurich, Switzerland, 2021-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport is equipping its cargo workers with a brand-new mobile application and new handheld devices. The cargo app will further digitize the air cargo warehousing process and offers real-time visibility on cargo shipments. Already operational in the first five Swissport warehouses, the app will be rolled out… Read the full press release
EMPOWERING BOTSWANA THROUGH TOURISM – DESERT & DELTA SAFARIS 10 INCREDIBLE REASONS WHY THE COUNTRY IS THE ULTIMATE POST-PANDEMIC TRAVEL DESTINATION
BOTSWANA, 2021-Sep-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Since its inception in 1982, Desert & Delta Safari’s has always been a company to innovate and not imitate! Empowering Botswana through tourism, Desert & Delta Safaris has compiled an inspiring list of 10 exciting reasons why the country is the ultimate destination to visit post-lockdown. YOUR SAFETY… Read the full press release
Emirates updates free baggage policy in all its African destinations
Dubai, UAE, 2021-Aug-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates customers flying to and from any of the airline’s destinations in Africa can now pack in more into their trips. Effective 9 August 2021, customers travelling in First and Business class on any Africa route can check in up to 64kgs of free baggage (two pieces… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways to serve new African destinations through its partnership with RwandAir
Partnership will leverage Qatar Airways’ global network, increase access to African destinations, and integrate respective loyalty programmes’ benefits DOHA, Qatar, 2021-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways passengers will be able to explore even more of Africa following its new partnership with Rwanda’s flag carrier, RwandAir via their hubs at Doha and Kigali. As… Read the full press release
In Celebration of World Ranger Day
LONDON, United Kingdom, 2021-Jul-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Today, the 31st of July 2021, is World Ranger Day. A day to reflect on, appreciate and commemorate the unsung wildlife heroes who have been injured or who have lost their lives in the line of duty – the so-called Thin Green Line. The statistics are sobering. … Read the full press release
Qatar Airways expands list of destinations in Africa with the launch of new route to Lusaka and Harare
New service will be operated by the airline’s state-of-the-art Boeing 787 Dreamliner and offer seamless connectivity via the Best Airport in the Middle East to destinations in Asia, Europe and North America Lusaka and Harare will become the airline’s fifth and sixth new destination launched in Africa since the start of the pandemic DOHA, Qatar,… Read the full press release