Cathay Pacific in August 2022: nearly 90 percent increase of number of passengers vs. last year’s August

Hong Kong, China, 2022-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific today (September 16, 2022) released its traffic figures for August 2022. The airline’s traffic figures continued to reflect the positive impact of further adjustments to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government’s travel restrictions and quarantine requirements, notably the mandatory hotel quarantine arrangement for… Read the full press release

PATA and GBTA to host inaugural PATA & GBTA APAC Travel Summit at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok, Thailand

The two-day, first-of-its-kind joint event in Asia will address sustainability and best practices in the tourism, MICE, and corporate travel spheres BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2022-Jul-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) in partnership with the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) will host their inaugural PATA & GBTA APAC Travel Summit at… Read the full press release

Marriott Hotels strengthens partnership with TED to debut first-ever interactive rooms

Industry Leaders Advance Longstanding Collaboration with Interactive Rooms, Available This Summer and Beyond at Marriott Hotels Properties in San Francisco, Bangkok, and London Check In To Curiosity: Marriott Hotels and TED Evolve Partnership with Debut of First-Ever Immersive Guest Rooms, Bookable Around the World BETHESDA, MD, 2022-Jul-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott Hotels, the signature… Read the full press release

Air Canada launches its first non-stop service to South-East Asia with seasonal service to Bangkok, Thailand

Only non-stop North America-Thailand route. Service to operate four-times weekly beginning Dec. 1 Daily Toronto-Mumbai flights via London Heathrow beginning Oct. 29 Restoration of key routes to India, Australia, New Zealand and Peru MONTREAL, CANADA, 2022-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada announced today (June 20, 2022) the expansion of its international network with the addition of Bangkok, Thailand, the carrier’s first non-stop service to South-East… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport welcomes Kuwait Airways’ direct flights between Kuwait and Manchester

Kuwait Airways set to launch direct flights to Manchester from 1st May Currently 49,000 passengers from the North of England travel there indirectly Inbound tourism boom predicted as pre-pandemic 23,000 people a year from Kuwait visited the North West, spending more than £22m Route set to be popular for students, with 2,960 currently studying at universities… Read the full press release

Emirates expands services across seven cities in the GCC and Middle East during Eid Al Fitr

Airline expands Eid schedule to serve more customers in the region as bookings for holiday period surge  Customers will also be able to enjoy specially crafted Eid menu to sweeten their celebrations DUBAI, UAE, 2022-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — With Eid Al Fitr approaching and more travellers planning to take to the skies, Emirates… Read the full press release

Finavia airports offers more than 130 destinations in Europe, America and Asia this summer

Vantaa, Finland, 2022-Apr-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Flights are resuming at both Helsinki Airport and regional airports after the pandemic. In the summer, there will be direct flights from Finavia airports to more than 130 destinations. “There will be new destinations for the summer, as well as flights to familiar cities and beaches in… Read the full press release

Munich Airport welcomes Lufthansa’s non-stop services to Rio de Janeiro and San Diego; and relaunch of flights to Bangkok

MUNICH, Germany, 2022-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — For the first time non-stop from Munich to Rio de Janeiro and San Diego, and also again to Bangkok: Lufthansa is offering a highly attractive long-haul program from Munich this summer. Mumbai, Toronto and Washington are also back on the flight schedule after an extended break. Now,… Read the full press release

Gatwick reopens its South Terminal with around 570 flights a day

London, UK, 2022-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick reopens its South Terminal today (27/03/2022) and has gone from an airport with about 300 flights a day (26 March) to one operating around 570 flights (27 March) – making it the equivalent of opening a medium-sized airport overnight. Gatwick and its partners – including airlines,… Read the full press release

Avani Hotels announces the opening of 327-key oceanfront property Avani+ Khao Lak Resort

Bangkok, Thailand, 2022-Mar-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Avani Hotels announces the opening of Avani+ Khao Lak Resort — a 327-key oceanfront property located on the sandy shores of Bangsak Beach in Thailand’s Phang Nga. The brand’s largest resort in Thailand by number of keys, the property serves as a launch pad for AvaniFit — the brand’s new lifestyle concept aiming to put… Read the full press release

Finnair suspends flights in Russian airspace for one week

Vantaa, Finland, 2022-Mar-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Finnair joins many other European airlines and suspends its flights in Russian airspace for one week. With this action, Finnair prepares for the possible upcoming regulatory changes. Finnair cancels its passenger and/or cargo flights to Seoul, Osaka, Tokyo, Shanghai and Guangzhou in Asia and to Moscow and… Read the full press release

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

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

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

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

Munich Airport welcomes Lufthansa’s fleet expansion

Expansion of fleet enables extra long-haul routes Supervisory Board Chairman Füracker highlights benefit for Bavaria Jost Lammers: Boost for Munich as a premium hub COLOGNE, Germany, 2021-Dec-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The decision announced by Lufthansa today (December 14, 2021) to station four additional, state-of-the-art long-haul Airbus A350s at its Bavarian hub has been… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways increases flights to popular destinations this winter holiday season

The World’s Best Airline offers passengers greater choice and seamless connectivity when planning their winter getaway, including new routes to Odesa, Ukraine, and Tashkent, Uzbekistan Passengers can connect to over 140 destinations with ease via the World’s Best Airport, Hamad International Airport Doha, Qatar, 2021-Dec-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is set to… Read the full press release

Spend the night observing elephants in their natural habitat at Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort’s unique transparent Jungle Bubbles

Bangkok, Thailand, 2021-Dec-08 — /Travel PR News/ — In 2019, Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort in Northern Thailand introduced a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for travellers to spend the night observing majestic elephants in their natural habitat while staying in unique transparent Jungle Bubbles.  Now the luxury resort is giving families and small groups of friends the inimitable… Read the full press release

Dusit International announces signing of COCO Parc Managed by Dusit Hospitality Services

Bangkok, Thailand, 2021-Nov-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hospitality companies, has entered a strategic partnership agreement with Ananda Development Public Company Limited to provide the best possible upscale hospitality services and property management services for Ananda’s new luxury residential project in Bangkok – COCO Parc Managed by Dusit Hospitality… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River launches The Loy Krathong Four Seasons Fair

Relax riverside for an unforgettable night of socialising, entertainment, and activities under the full moon Bangkok, Thailand, 2021-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Loy Krathong is all about the celebration of togetherness and the honouring of water and its life-giving energy. Situated along Bangkok’s River of Kings, Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River celebrates life… Read the full press release

Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort launches special offers for a well-deserved break by the river

Bangkok, Thailand, 2021-Oct-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort is announcing a series of enticing special offers that afford Bangkokians and out-of-towners a well-deserved break by the river to rediscover the heart and soul of the city that never sleeps. Located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River amidst eleven… Read the full press release

Explore fascinating cities through Kimpton Book Club

Bookworms can enjoy literary travel while they await literal travel Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Aug-25 — /Travel PR News/ — While travel bucket lists may be on hold for some of us right now, discovering new places, cultures and people through the pages of a book is still filled with the promise of pleasure and escape…. Read the full press release

Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok unveils traditional finest tea ceremony

AFTERNOON TEA AT KEMPINSKI – FLAVOURS OF THE GREATEST Bangkok, Thailand, 2021-Aug-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok reveals its traditional finest tea ceremony of all-time favourites reimagined from the past decade. Immerse in the flavours of the greatest afternoon tea with a splendid combination of flavours, textures and aromas in the… Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resorts: 45% of General Manager roles in Thailand now held by women

45% of General Managers are women with focus on home-grown talent Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Jul-22 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts has strengthened its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) by investing further in female leaders in Thailand – with 45% of General Manager roles now held by women. With the majority… Read the full press release

Bangkok Airways from Bangkok launches services between Bangkok to Koh Samui

Bangkok, Thailand, 2021-Jul-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited to accommodate transit/transfer international passengers connecting from Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) to Koh Samui (sealed-route) by offering 3 round-trip flights per day, starting from 15 July 2021 onwards. Flight timetables for Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) – Samui route are as follows; PG5125 departing Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) at… Read the full press release

Scoot’s new single-aisle Airbus A321neo aircraft makes inaugural flight from Singapore to Bangkok

Singapore, 2021-Jun-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Scoot, the low-cost arm of Singapore Airlines, today (28 June 2021) welcomed the entry into service of its new single-aisle Airbus A321neo aircraft, as it made its inaugural flight from Singapore to Bangkok as TR610. TR610 departed Singapore at 1524hrs on 28 June 2021 and is scheduled to… Read the full press release

Oakwood announces signing of Oakwood Suites Tiwanon Bangkok and the opening of Oakwood Premier Tonglu, China and Oakwood Hotel & Residence Bangkok, Thailand

Oakwood announced a new management partnership for eighth property in Thailand and celebrated two simultaneous property openings in Tonglu, China, and Bangkok, Thailand SINGAPORE, 2021-Jun-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood advanced towards its goal of doubling its portfolio of managed hospitality properties by 2025 with the signing of a new management agreement with Chaopraya… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok’s immersive ART Space offers Hotel guests and local community opportunity to experience Bangkok’s creative landscape

Engage with the best of Thai creativity at the newest, most unexpected ART Space in town Bangkok, Thailand, 2021-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Art is life, and life is art. Nowhere is this be more apparent than at the recently opened Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River, where a gallery-style showcase extends all the… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River announces opening of new BKK Social Club

Influential Beverage Manager Philip Bischoff curates bespoke cocktails and an exciting spirits selection at the new glamour bar Bangkok, Thailand, 2020-Dec-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Evoking the golden age of glamour, the new BKK Social Club at Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River celebrates the legendary allure of Buenos Aires and the energy of today’s Bangkok…. Read the full press release

Avani Sukhumvit Bangkok Hotel to host its Christmas Fair on 19-20 December

Bangkok, Thailand, 2020-Dec-11 — /Travel PR News/ — There’s nothing like a lively Christmas Fair complete with a towering Christmas tree, garlands and twinkling fairy lights to create an air of festivity and good cheer. One of the most enduring family festive traditions, it’s an opportunity for the community to come together. This year, Avani Sukhumvit Bangkok Hotel will… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group announces Crowne Plaza Bangkok Rama 9 hotel scheduled to open in 2025

Franchise agreement signed with long-term partner for Crowne Plaza Bangkok Rama 9 Denham, United Kingdom, 2020-Dec-04 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) has signed a landmark franchise agreement with real estate experts, Siamese Asset to expand its world-renowned Crowne Plaza brand in Bangkok. The new Crowne Plaza Bangkok Rama 9 hotel will open in 2025in a prime city location, close to the Thai capital’s new central… Read the full press release