BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2023-Mar-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The latest forecasts from the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) predict strong annual increases in inbound visitor numbers for Asia Pacific under each of the mild, medium, and severe scenarios in 2023, with growth rates ranging from 71% under the latter scenario conditions to as much as 104%… Read the full press release
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Four Seasons Promotes Rainer Stampfer to President of Global Operations and Rami Sayess to President of Hotel Operations in Asia Pacific
Promotions of Rainer Stampfer and Rami Sayess further strengthen Four Seasons global operations across new and existing hotels, resorts, residences and experiential offerings Toronto, Canada, 2023-Jan-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world’s leading luxury hospitality company, announces key appointments to its operations leadership team with the promotion of Rainer Stampfer to President,… Read the full press release
All Nippon Airways (ANA) Recognized as the Top Airline for On-Time Performance in Both Global and Asia Pacific
ANA named top performer in Global airline category and in Asia Pacific region. This is the second consecutive year that ANA was ranked first in the Global and Asia Pacific category, a record accomplishment in the world. This is the fourth consecutive year that ANA has been ranked first in Asia Pacific. TOKYO, JAPAN, 2023-Jan-14… Read the full press release
Emirates invites passengers to experience sparkling sensations of the worlds’ most outstanding champagnes at 40,000 feet
Only airline in the world to serve top champagnes Dubai, UAE, 2022-Dec-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates is currently the only commercial airline in the world officially serving Moët & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot and Dom Pérignon onboard. Global airline exclusive agreements are in place until 2024, meaning that Emirates is the only international airline offering a ‘taste of the… Read the full press release
Hyatt to expand footprint of luxury and lifestyle hotels and resorts in Asia Pacific
Expanding footprint of luxury and lifestyle hotels and resorts sees Hyatt’s brands entering new markets across the region, offering unique experiences to guests, World of Hyatt members and customers CHICAGO, IL, 2022-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (September 6, 2022) announced plans for the continued growth of its brand portfolio… 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
Marriott International expands Good Travel with Marriott Bonvoy™ program to 100 hotels across Asia Pacific
Purpose-led program collaborates with creative arts initiative PARDICOLOR to reimagine travel posters as part of expansion HONG KONG, 2022-May-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International today (MAY 12, 2022) announced the expansion of Good Travel with Marriott Bonvoy™, a program that offers meaningful travel across Asia Pacific. The program now spans close to 100 hotels across… Read the full press release
Royal Caribbean International launches hotel booking engine
New System, Powered By Priceline, Has Thousands of Hotel Options for Pre- and Post-cruise Adventures MIAMI, FL, 2022-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (March 16, 2022), Royal Caribbean International launched a hotel booking engine to make it easy for vacationers to opt in for additional days of adventure before or after their cruise. Royal Caribbean… Read the full press release
DHL Express announces Crew and Maintenance agreement with Singapore Airlines
Singapore, 2022-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — DHL Express, the world’s leading international express services provider, has entered into a Crew and Maintenance agreement (CM) with Singapore Airlines (SIA) to deploy five Boeing 777 freighters. This agreement marks a further step in DHL Express’ expansion of its intercontinental air network to meet customer demand in… Read the full press release
Pacific Asia Travel Association releases destination-specific reports for each of 39 destinations within the Asia Pacific region
BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2022-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — In follow up to the most recent release of the PATA “Asia Pacific Overall Visitor Forecasts 2022-2024” last week, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) today (February 24, 2022) announced the release of destination-specific reports for each of 39 destinations within the Asia Pacific region. Sponsored by Visa and with… Read the full press release
Award winning bartenders from Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts in the Asia Pacific region team up to present a curated menu of special cocktails
Poured by Four Seasons sees award winning bartenders from Four Seasons hotels in Singapore, Tokyo, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Seoul and Hong Kong present a curated menu of special cocktails from February 17 to March 3 at BKK Social Club Bangkok, Thailand, 2022-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Bartenders from Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts in the… Read the full press release
Marriott International to open nearly 100 hotels in Asia Pacific in 2022
Company expects to open nearly 100 hotels in Asia Pacific in 2022 HONG KONG, 2022-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today (FEBRUARY 9, 2022) announced its plans to further expand its portfolio across Asia Pacific, targeting to open its 1000th property in the region in late 2022. The company expects to… Read the full press release
The latest PATA 2022 and 2024 international visitor arrival forecasts covering 39 Asia Pacific destinations
BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2022-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has been collating, assessing and sharing international visitor arrival (IVA) forecasts annually for the past two decades. With the onset of COVID-19 and the ever-changing landscape of the pandemic, these forecasts, published in conjunction with Hong Kong Polytechnic University, have been… 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
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
IATA appoints Philip Goh as Regional Vice President for Asia-Pacific
Singapore, 2021-Sep-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the appointment of Philip Goh as its Regional Vice President for Asia-Pacific with effect from today (13 September 2021). Goh succeeds Conrad Clifford, who has been IATA’s Deputy Director General since 1 July 2021. Goh is a 34-year veteran of the… Read the full press release
dnata welcomes new Regional Chief Executive Officer for the Asia Pacific region, Charles Galloway
Dubai, UAE, 2021-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, announced the appointment of Charles Galloway as its Regional Chief Executive Officer for the Asia Pacific region. In his new role, Charles will oversee dnata’s operations at 13 airports in four countries, including Australia, Singapore, the Philippines and Indonesia, managing 4,800 aviation professionals. Charles… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways plans to operate over 1,200 weekly flights to more than 140 destinations this summer
During the peak of IATA Summer Season 2021 airline will operate over 1,200 weekly frequencies across 23 destinations in Africa, 14 in the Americas, 43 in Asia-Pacific, 43 in Europe and 19 in Middle East Airline’s modern sustainable fleet enables it to offer passengers more flexible travel options via the most connected and Best Airport… Read the full press release
dnata and the Philippines’ largest carrier Cebu Pacific Air expand partnership in the Asia Pacific region
dnata awarded multi-year contracts in Melbourne, Sydney and Singapore Singapore/Melbourne, 2021-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, a global leading air services provider, and Cebu Pacific Air (CEB), the Philippines’ largest carrier, have expanded their long-standing partnership in the Asia Pacific region. In addition to the multi-year extension of an existing contract at Sydney Airport… Read the full press release
Marriott International launches Good Travel with Marriott Bonvoy across Asia Pacific
Newly launched pilot program set to allow guests to forge connections with local communities for meaningful travel across Asia Pacific whether at home or abroad HONG KONG, 2021-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International today (JANUARY 26, 2021) announces the launch of Good Travel with Marriott Bonvoy, a program offering meaningful travel across Asia… Read the full press release
Marriott International to open 100 properties in Asia Pacific in 2021
75 Properties Opened Across Asia Pacific in 2020 HONG KONG, 2021-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAR) continues to expand its portfolio, expecting to open 100 properties in Asia Pacific in 2021, bringing more brands and experiences to new destinations for guests across the region. In 2020, the company celebrated its… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai recognized as one of the top Business Hotels in Mumbai at the Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Awards 2020
India’s flagship Four Seasons hotel recognised by the celebrated industry accolade for the first time Mumbai, India, 2020-Nov-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai has been awarded as one of the top Business Hotels in Mumbai at the Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Awards 2020. Now in its 29th year, the awards continue to celebrate the best in the… Read the full press release
Emirates restarts Stockholm flights from 1 August
Dubai, UAE, 2020-Jul-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates will resume passenger services to Stockholm with weekly flights from 1 August, expanding its network in Europe to 22 cities, and connecting customers from Europe to the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Africa. The restart of Stockholm flights means that all Emirates gateways in Scandinavia will have… Read the full press release
Emirates partners with Amway on its first ever Asia Pacific Leadership Seminar taking place in Dubai
The airline has partnered with Amway to connect participants from nine countries to Dubai for the direct seller’s first ever Asia Pacific Leadership Seminar The highly anticipated conference reinforces Dubai’s position as a leading MICE destination Dubai, UAE, 2019-Nov-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has partnered with Amway, the world’s… Read the full press release
Auckland Airport announces its inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) Asia Pacific for the eighth consecutive year
Auckland, New Zealand, 2019-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport has continued to be recognised globally as a leading sustainable business, after being selected for inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) Asia Pacific, one of the world’s most prestigious sustainability indices. It’s the eighth consecutive year Auckland Airport has been included in the… Read the full press release
Marriott Bonvoy Brings Once-In-A-Lifetime Manchester United Experiences to Asia Pacific
Members can experience exclusive moments with Manchester United in Perth, Singapore and Shanghai Singapore, 2019-Jul-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Members of Marriott International’s travel program, Marriott Bonvoy can enjoy an exclusive series of experiences during Manchester United’s pre-season tour in Perth, Singapore and Shanghai. As part of the multi-year marketing partnership between Marriott International… Read the full press release
Hyatt to open 21 new luxury hotels and resorts in Asia Pacific by the end of 2020
The new Park Hyatt, Grand Hyatt, Andaz and Alila branded properties will boost Hyatt’s luxury brand footprint in the region by over 25% CHICAGO, IL, 2019-May-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (May 26, 2019) that 21 new luxury hotels and resorts are planned to open in Asia Pacific by the end… Read the full press release
Travelzoo announces the appointment of Scott Wang as Head of Strategy, Asia Pacific, and General Manager, Greater China
HONG KONG and SHANGHAI and NEW YORK, 2019-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelzoo® (NASDAQ: TZOO), a global publisher of exclusive offers and experiences for members, today (March 18, 2019) announced it has appointed Scott Wang as Head of Strategy, Asia Pacific, and General Manager, Greater China, effective May 22, 2019. In the newly created role of Head of Strategy, Asia Pacific, Scott is responsible for developing… Read the full press release
dnata appoints Dirk Goovaerts as Regional Chief Executive Officer for the Asia Pacific region
Dubai, UAE, 2019-Mar-15 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, announced the appointment of Dirk Goovaerts as the company’s Regional Chief Executive Officer for the Asia Pacific region. In his role, Dirk Goovaerts will oversee dnata’s operations at 10 airports in three countries, including Australia, the Philippines and Singapore,… Read the full press release
ICAO, Google, and Prescient to headline the 2019 ACI Asia-Pacific/ World Annual General Assembly, Conference & Exhibition
High profile keynote speakers join global airport and aviation leaders on the bill Montreal, Canada, 2019-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports Council International (ACI) World has today (March 5, 2019) announced that the Secretary General of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and senior representatives from Google, and Prescient will headline the 2019 ACI Asia-Pacific/ World… Read the full press release