(NEWS) MCLEAN, VA/ PARSIPPANY, NJ, 2025-Oct-6 — /Travel PR News/ — It’s a big week for travelers who crave something different. Two of the world’s biggest hospitality names, Hilton and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, just unveiled fresh new hotel brands that promise to blend individuality, style, and flexibility — without losing the comforts guests have come… Read the full news article
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From Miami Beach to San Francisco Nob Hill, Series by Marriott Makes Its Stylish U.S. Debut
(NEWS) BETHESDA, MD, 2025-Sep-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International has announced a landmark set of agreements with Hawkins Way Capital to introduce its newest collection brand, Series by Marriott™, into the U.S. market. The deal will see five FOUND Hotels in Miami, Santa Monica, San Francisco, Chicago, and San Diego transition into the Series… Read the full news article
Toronto Returns to Finnair’s Network as Tri-Weekly Route Resumes Next Summer
(IN SHORT) Finnair will relaunch its Helsinki–Toronto service on 4 May 2026, operating Mondays, Wednesdays, and Sundays, marking its return to the Canadian market after an 11-year break. Christine Rovelli, Chief Revenue Officer, highlighted Toronto’s appeal and the enhanced connectivity this route brings for European travellers exploring Canada. Toronto’s multicultural vibrancy and proximity to Niagara… Read the full news article
Shannon Airport Soars into Summer with Enhanced U.S. Flights, Offering More Than 325,000 Seats to Top Destinations
(IN SHORT) Shannon Airport is expanding its summer transatlantic services with over 325,000 seats available on direct flights to the U.S., including Delta’s increased capacity on its New York-JFK route and United Airlines’ non-stop service to Chicago. The airport’s connectivity is bolstered by year-round services from Aer Lingus and United Airlines. The increase in flights… Read the full news article
Singapore Airlines Partners with Aether Fuels to Accelerate Sustainable Aviation Fuel Adoption
(IN SHORT) The Singapore Airlines Group has signed an MoU with Aether Fuels to explore sourcing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Aether’s upcoming plants. This collaboration aims to support SIA’s decarbonization goals and enhance the aviation industry’s sustainability efforts, with plans for SAF production in the US and South East Asia. The partnership will accelerate… Read the full news article
Chicago Unveils Design for Satellite Concourse 1 as Part of O’Hare 21 Terminal Area Plan
City Reveals Renderings for Satellite Concourse 1, Designed by the Skidmore, Owings & Merrill Design Team, as the First Phase of the O’Hare 21 Terminal Area Plan (IN SHORT) Mayor Brandon Johnson introduces the design for Satellite Concourse 1, the inaugural phase of the O’Hare 21 Terminal Area Plan, aimed at modernizing and expanding Chicago’s… Read the full news article
ITA Airways Launches Direct Route Connecting Chicago and Rome
O’Hare is serving its largest number of Italian destinations ever in 2024 amid an increase in international air service this summer (IN SHORT) The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) collaborated with ITA Airways and the Consul General of Italy in Chicago to celebrate the inauguration of ITA Airways’ new nonstop flight service from O’Hare International… Read the full news article
Chicago Blues Festival 2024: A Celebration of Blues Legends and Chicago’s Musical Heritage
Additional Headliners Include Shemekia Copeland, Mr. Sipp, Southern Avenue, and Centennial Tributes to Jimmy Rogers, Dinah Washington, and Otis Spann Citywide Recognition to Celebrate Living Legend Buddy Guy’s Chicago Roots and Legacy Ahead of Retirement (IN SHORT) The City of Chicago and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) have announced the lineup… Read the full news article
Chicago’s 110th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony to Brighten Millennium Park with Festive Performances and Holiday Activities
45-foot Colorado Blue Spruce donated by De La Cruz Family (IN SHORT) The 110th Annual City of Chicago Christmas Tree, a 45-foot Colorado Blue Spruce donated by the De La Cruz family of Darien, IL, will be illuminated during the Tree Lighting Ceremony on November 17, 2023. The ceremony will include performances, emceed by Irika… Read the full news article
Direct Hong Kong-Chicago Air Service Resumes, Boosting Transpacific Travel
Thrice-Weekly Flight Between Two Global Cities Launches Oct. 3 CHICAGO, IL, 2023-Sep-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Direct air service between Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) will resume next week, marking a pivotal step in the ongoing revitalization of the transpacific air service market at the world’s second busiest… Read the full news article
IATA Announces Theme and Co-Host Airline for World Financial Symposium and World Passenger Symposium 2023
Geneva, Switzerland, 2023-Sep-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that ”Value Creation – Unlock the Potential” will be the theme of the joint World Financial Symposium (WFS) and World Passenger Symposium (WPS). The event will take place 25-26 October 2023 in Chicago, USA, with United Airlines as the co-host airline…. Read the full news article
Four Seasons Hotel Chicago Transforms into a Festive Wonderland for the Winter Season
Reimagine the season with new and familiar holiday moments in the heart of the Magnificent Mile Chicago, U.S.A., 2023-Sep-09 — /Travel PR News/ — This winter, guests are invited to celebrate festive traditions and savour special moments with Four Seasons Hotel Chicago. The Hotel will transform overnight into a festive retreat brimming with vibrant holiday cheer… Read the full news article
British Airways Launches End of Summer Sale: Flight and Holiday Savings for 2023 and 2024 Travel
British Airways and British Airways Holidays are offering savings on flights and holidays through to 2024 The sale includes return flights to New York from £333, Orlando from £373 and Chicago from £419, with upgrades to World Traveller Plus (premium economy) across the network from £249 return With deposits from just £60pp, customers can book… Read the full news article
Chicago’s O’Hare Airport Seeks Multilingual Customer Service Ambassadors to Enhance Passenger Experience
Job Posting Issued This Week Seeks Multilingual Applicants for New Union Position Chicago, IL, 2023-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) is seeking to hire 15 customer service professionals as Airport Information Ambassadors as part of an ongoing effort to improve the passenger experience at the world’s second busiest airport,… Read the full news article
Emirates and United Activate Codeshare Partnership, Expanding Access to U.S. Destinations
Emirates customers to have access to more than 150 U.S. cities through Chicago, Houston and San Francisco while enjoying codeshare benefits for flights on United; expanded domestic U.S. network coverage to complement Emirates’ network of 12 points across the U.S, which the airline operates to from its Dubai-based hub Enhanced customer offering implemented with the issuance… Read the full news article
World of Hyatt Launches Bonus Journeys to Reward Members for Exploring New Destinations and Staying Longer
The latest global offer awards thousands of Bonus Points for members to explore and redeem for free nights, memorable experiences, exciting adventures and more. CHICAGO, IL, 2023-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — World of Hyatt invites all members to celebrate travel and explore new destinations with the return of Bonus Journeys, making it easy to… Read the full news article
Allegiant Airlines announces eight new nonstop routes with fares as low as $39
Expansion Offers Low-Cost Summer Travel Options to Popular Destinations LAS VEGAS, NV, 2023-Feb-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today (Feb. 20, 2023) announces eight new nonstop routes to some of the nation’s premier vacation destinations. To celebrate, the company is offering one-way fares on the new routes as low as $39.* The routes, launching… Read the full news article
Spirit Airlines Expands Puerto Rico Service with Five New Nonstop Routes and Increased Flights to Popular Destinations
New nonstop routes to Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit and Hartford launch by June 2023 with introductory fares starting as low as $59* one way MIRAMAR, Fla., 2023-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelers will get More Go than ever before to explore the Island of Enchantment this spring as Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) announces the launch of five new, nonstop routes… Read the full news article
Join Lincoln Park Zoo’s annual Run for the Zoo: A family-friendly tradition raising funds for animal care and conservation
45th annual Run for the Zoo on June 4, registration now open CHICAGO, IL, 2023-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Ever wanted to take a walk on the wild side? Here is your chance at Lincoln Park Zoo’s annual Run for the Zoo on June 4! The event is a Chicago favorite, a family-friendly tradition that raises funds… Read the full news article
Chicago O’Hare International Airport Unveils New Travel Plaza with Chicago’s First Taco John’s and Sustainable Fueling Options
New Plaza Features Chicago’s First Taco John’s Franchise, 7-Eleven, Fueling Station Offering Sustainable Fuels With 16 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Chicago, IL, 2023-Jan-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) was joined today (01/13/2023) by representatives from Petroleum Marketing Group (PMG) and other dignitaries to celebrate the completion of the Chicago… Read the full news article
Fly for as low as $49 one-way with Southwest Airlines’ Seasonal Fare Sale!
Carrier offers fares as low as $49 one-way for travel through May 17, 2023 DALLAS, TX, 2023-Jan-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Jan 10, 2023) launches its seasonal fare sale through Jan. 12, 2023, offering fares as low as $49 one-way for travel taking place Jan. 31, 2023, through May… Read the full news article
TAP Soars to New Heights: Summer 2023 Brings Increased Flight Offerings to US, Brazil, and More
Faro will have one more daily flight, increasing from three to four frequencies Ten new flights a week to five North American cities Brazil with six more flights a week Tel Aviv will have one daily flight, two more per week than in summer 2022 Company resumes summer seasonal offer to Porto Santo, Tangiers and… Read the full news article
Chicago Announces First-Ever Poet Laureate Program to Celebrate City’s Literary Arts
Chicagoans are invited to submit their nominations for Poet Laureate now through January 18 CHICAGO, IL, 2023-Jan-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, in partnership with the Chicago Public Library (CPL), the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), and the Poetry Foundation, are proud to announce the creation of the… Read the full news article
British Airways: New Daily Flight from London to Florence Now Available for Summer 2023
London, UK, 2023-Jan-03 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has announced a new daily flight from London Heathrow to Florence, Italy, for Summer 2023. Starting on 16 April 2023, the new flight will operate daily from London Heathrow’s Terminal 5 at 07:50 on an A320Neo aircraft. Known for its Renaissance art scene, architectural masterpieces… Read the full news article
Ford International Airport welcomes American Airlines service to New York’s LaGuardia Airport
Grand Rapids, Michigan, 2022-Dec-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Starting May 5, 2023, Gerald R. Ford International Airport will increase its connectivity to the Northeast with additional service to New York’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA) on American Airlines. “We are thrilled to have American Airlines expand their network with the addition of an eighth destination,” said… Read the full news article
Waldorf Astoria Chicago unveils fully updated guest rooms and suites, lobby and spa
Premier Gold Coast hotel introduces new dining concepts, and unveils updates to guest rooms, suites, lobby and spa CHICAGO, IL, 2022-Dec-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Waldorf Astoria Chicago is pleased to celebrate the completion of its renovation across the grand chateau-style Gold Coast hotel. The refurbishment includes fully updated guest rooms and suites, the lobby, and… Read the full news article
Hilton announces the opening of 121-room Tru by Hilton Naperville Chicago
NAPERVILLE, IL, 2022-Nov-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Genuine Hospitality, a St. Louis, Missouri-based hotel operator, announces the opening of Tru by Hilton Naperville Chicago, the first Tru by Hilton in Illinois. The 121-room hotel located near downtown Naperville, Illinois is within easy reach of the city’s attractions. Tru by Hilton Naperville Chicago will be the… Read the full news article
O’Hare Noise Compatibility Commission marks 25 years of serving their neighboring residents
The celebration was held in a hangar at O’Hare with ONCC members, Chicago Department of Aviation staff and elected officials Chicago, IL, 2022-Nov-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The O’Hare Noise Compatibility Commission (ONCC) and the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) hosted a celebration today (10/26/2022) marking the 25th anniversary of the commission, an international… Read the full news article
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 news article
CVG welcomes American Airlines’ nonstop service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
Erlanger, Ky., 2022-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — American Airlines is announcing new nonstop service between Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). The new flight to Raleigh will operate daily beginning January 10, 2023 (CVG’s 76th anniversary). American will fly the Embraer 175 aircraft with 12 First Class and 64 Economy… Read the full news article























