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Air Canada resumes daily services to Sydney, Brisbane and Auckland

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Vancouver-Sydney flights ramp up to daily beginning May 1 Vancouver-Brisbane flights resume Jul. 1, four times weekly Vancouver-Auckland flights resume Nov. 10, three times weekly Most extensive schedule connects Canada to South Pacific destinations and supports tourism and hospitality sectors MONTREAL, CANADA, 2022-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada today (March 16, 2022) announced a strategic expansion of its South Pacific schedule with… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways launches exclusive amenity kits and gift boxes from French Perfumer Diptyque

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The award-winning airline will offer the signature ‘34 Boulevard Saint Germain’ Eau de Toilette or ‘Eau Rose’ Eau de Toilette inside each amenity kit Premium passengers will receive body and face care products packaged beautifully in elegant Diptyque branded amenity kits on selected outbound flights from Doha, and luxurious bespoke gift boxes featuring Diptyque’s signature… Read the full press release

Qantas to use almost 20 million litres of SAF from US biofuels company Aemetis from 2025

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New deal to use almost 20 million litres of biofuels each year from 2025 Will power flights from San Francisco and Los Angeles to Australia Calls to develop local sustainable fuels industry to help Australian aviation transition to net zero emissions Los Angeles, CA, 2022-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas is expanding its use… Read the full press release

Emirates launches daily services to Tel Aviv from 23 June 2022

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Dubai, UAE, 2022-Mar-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has confirmed that it will be commencing daily services to Tel Aviv from 23 June 2022. Emirates will operate its three-class Boeing 777-300ER on the route, featuring eight private suites in First Class, 42 lie flat seats in Business Class and 304 spacious seats in Economy Class…. Read the full press release

More than 23,000 passengers set to travel this week on Qantas and Jetstar flights to and from Perth

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Sydney, Australia, 2022-Mar-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Thousands of travellers are preparing to take off to Western Australia with the border opening to all visitors quarantine free for the first time in almost two years from midnight tonight. After a false start last month, more than 23,000 passengers are booked to travel this week… Read the full press release

Swissport to provide airport ground services and air cargo handling for Philippines’ Cebu Pacific in Osaka (KIX) and Fukuoka (FUK)

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Tokyo, Japan, 2022-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — With recent contract wins in Osaka (KIX) and Fukuoka (FUK), Swissport now supports Cebu Pacific, the Philippines’ leading low-cost airline, in an exclusive partnership at all Japanese stations. Swissport has been providing airport ground services and air cargo handling for Cebu Pacific in Japan since 2014. With… Read the full press release

Hyatt hotels announces the opening of Hyatt Place Melbourne Caribbean Park

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171-room Hyatt Place hotel opens at Caribbean Park business precinct in Melbourne’s southeast CHICAGO, IL, 2022-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Place Melbourne Caribbean Park, the second Hyatt Place hotel in Melbourne and Australia, is officially open, expanding Hyatt Place brand’s footprint globally in markets that matter the most to guests and World of… Read the full press release

British Airways partners with Hidden Disabilities Sunflower to become the first UK airline to recognise the Sunflower

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British Airways has partnered with Hidden Disabilities Sunflower to become the first UK airline to formally recognise the Sunflower Satisfaction among customers with accessibility needs has more than doubled following the airline’s investment in recent years in a number of initiatives, including a specialist customer care team for travellers who require additional assistance Increasing the… Read the full press release

Kimpton Margot Sydney officially opens its doors to guests

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Sydney, Australia, 2022-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Australia’s first-ever Kimpton, Kimpton Margot Sydney, has officially opened its doors on the day of love, 14 February, and is poised to kick off a return to travel, rekindling the love that both local and international guests have for the city of Sydney. As IHG Hotels & Resort’s luxury… Read the full press release

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants launches the Kimpton Digital Guestbook in Australia, South East Asia and Korea

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Travellers can contribute to the Guestbook to win one of four 10-night ‘Ultimate Kimpton Experiences’ Singapore, 2022-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (14 February 2022), when human connections matter more than ever, IHG Hotels & Resorts’ boutique luxury brand, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants launches the Kimpton Digital Guestbook in Australia, South East Asia and Korea – breathing new life… Read the full press release

Tourism Australia encourages travellers to book their next big holiday to Australia with Don’t Go Small. Go Australia campaign

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Tourism Australia is launching a new campaign internationally to encourage travellers to book their next big holiday to Australia, with international borders re-opening to all fully vaccinated tourists and other visitors from 21 February 2022. Sydney, Australia, 2022-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Don’t Go Small. Go Australia is a $40 million campaign being rolled out… Read the full press release

Qantas launches services to Broken Hill from Sydney

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Sydney, Australia, 2022-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas has today (7TH FEBRUARY 2022) announced it will add Broken Hill to its domestic route network for the first time, with the airline to begin direct flights from Sydney. From 8 April 2022, Qantas will operate two weekly return flights between Sydney and Broken Hill with… Read the full press release

dnata to digitize its cargo operations in Iraq

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Implementation of digital cargo management system ‘OneCargo’ to deliver significant benefits for partners Erbil, Iraq, 2022-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, achieved an important milestone in Erbil. The company implemented the ‘OneCargo’ system, digitizing processes and maximizing efficiencies across its cargo operations in Iraq. The advanced… Read the full press release

Boeing to showcase advanced systems and capabilities at the Singapore Airshow

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777X airplane showcased in daily flight display SINGAPORE, 2022-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — At the Singapore Airshow this month, the largest in Southeast Asia, Boeing (NYSE: BA) will showcase its industry-leading portfolio of commercial, defense and support services by highlighting advanced systems and capabilities focused on safe and sustainable aerospace. Boeing’s presence at the show… Read the full press release

Swissport announces the opening of its second lounge at Geneva International Airport

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Zurich, Switzerland, 2022-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport is opening its second lounge at Geneva International Airport on 1 February 2022. Located in the new East Wing of the airport, the new ASPIRE Crystal Lounge will be open daily from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is accessible to all passengers for an admission… Read the full press release

Swissport international opens second Aspire lounge at Manchester Airport

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Zurich, Switzerland, 2022-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport international is further expanding its lounge business in the UK with the opening the second Aspire lounge at Manchester Airport on 1 February 2022. The new lounge complements the innovations in travel technology and state-of-the-art facilities of Terminal 2 with the modern design and comfort of… Read the full press release

TFE Hotels unveils a new high-end marketing campaign filmed in Australia’s first hotel sky lobby at A by Adina Sydney

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 2022-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — TFE Hotels has cemented its positioning of A by Adina as a premium brand with the release of a new high-end marketing campaign designed to evoke an emotional connection with guests. The ‘And…breathe’ campaign – designed by We Are Unity in collaboration with TFE Hotels – launches… Read the full press release

Swissport to handle ground services for Hawaiian Airlines’ operations in Sydney and Brisbane airports

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Zurich, Switzerland, 2021-Dec-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport and Hawaiian Airlines have signed a ground services contract for the airline’s Australian operations at the Sydney and Brisbane airports. The contract adds to the strong international partnership between the airline and Swissport. Swissport has won a contract extension with Hawaiian Airlines, a leading carrier for… Read the full press release

The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart, in Australia

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A living cultural expression with layers of rich history, the hotel will offer a transformative gateway to explore the unchartered wilderness of Tasmania Hobart, Australia, 2021-Dec-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today (DECEMBER 20, 2021) announced the opening of… Read the full press release

Emirates increases capacity on flights from Dubai to Brisbane

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Emirates services to Brisbane open to fully vaccinated passengers who meet eligibility requirements Additional capacity set to meet high travel demand for flights from Dubai to Brisbane, effective today; capacity to return to 100 per cent on flights to Perth from 5 February 2022 Airline expects healthy demand for inbound travel to Brisbane and Perth… Read the full press release

Qantas launches direct flights from Australia to Rome starting June 2022

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Sydney, Australia, 2021-Dec-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas will reignite its love affair with Rome, adding direct flights from Australia to the eternal city from the middle of next year. From 22 June 2022, Qantas will operate the only direct service between Australia and continental Europe, flying three return Sydney-Perth-Rome flights per week to… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways starts services between Doha to Odesa, Ukraine

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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

IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Vignette Collection announces the opening of its very first hotel — Hotel X Brisbane Fortitude Valley

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Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Dec-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Hotel X Brisbane Fortitude Valley has officially opened as the world’s first hotel in IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Vignette Collection – a family of one-off hotels where guests can indulge in a passion for stays that are authentic, experiential and considered. Vignette Collection hotels are luxurious, distinctive, elegant… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces the opening of Hyatt Centric Melbourne

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The first Hyatt Centric hotel in Australia marks a significant milestone for Hyatt’s rapidly growing lifestyle brand CHICAGO, IL, 2021-Dec-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation  (NYSE: H) announced today (December 1, 2021) the opening of Hyatt Centric Melbourne, marking the entry of the vibrant Hyatt Centric brand into Australia. Located in a prime… Read the full press release

Emirates increases frequency on flights between Dubai and Australia

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Daily flights to Sydney from 2 November on Boeing 777-300ER; Iconic A380 to operate route from 1 December, offering close to 50% additional capacity to serve pent up demand Emirates services to Australia open to fully vaccinated passengers who can enjoy quarantine- free travel to Sydney and Melbourne; flights to two points to operate at… Read the full press release

Fiji Airways resumes services between Australia and Fiji

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Fiji Airways announces flight schedules, fares and amazing package deals for visitors as Fiji announces reopening of borders Nadi, Fiji, 2021-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Fiji Airways, Fiji’s national airline, has announced that flights to the South Pacific paradise will officially resume for fully vaccinated international travellers from 1st December 2021, with the first… Read the full press release

Qantas or Jetstar respond to reopening plans in Victoria, New South Wales and Western Australia with updated flight schedules

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Sydney, Australia, 2021-Sep-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The Qantas Group has updated its flying schedule in response to the reopening plans and latest border assumptions in Victoria, New South Wales and Western Australia. The key domestic changes are: Bringing forward the reopening date for travel between Victoria and New South Wales from 1 December… Read the full press release

The 19-storey upscale hotel Vibe Hotel Adelaide set to open in November 2022

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA, 2021-Sep-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Construction has begun on South Australia’s newest upscale lifestyle hotel, Vibe Hotel Adelaide, which is set to become the flagship landmark hotel for the ‘Paris end’ of Adelaide in the Flinders East precinct. The 19-storey upscale hotel – the first Vibe in South Australia – will feature… Read the full press release

Emirates will be offering extra baggage for travel to Beirut

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Dubai, UAE, 2021-Aug-26 — /Travel PR News/ — In a move to support its Lebanese customers, communities and diaspora around the world, Emirates will be offering extra baggage for travel to Beirut from around its network, starting this week until 30 September 2021*. With Lebanon experiencing a severe shortage of essential goods and medicines, Emirates customers… Read the full press release

AUSTRALIA: Holiday Inn & Suites announces Holiday Inn & Suites Ballarat Goldfields

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Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Aug-04 — /Travel PR News/ — An eye-catching, design-led Holiday Inn & Suites is coming to Ballarat, heralding an exciting chapter for IHG Hotel’s & Resort’s expansion into regional Victoria and a new partnership with hotel owners, Forte Group. Holiday Inn & Suites Ballarat Goldfields will be one of the most striking… Read the full press release