Tag Archives: Europe

Hyatt signs new management agreements for The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, JdV by Hyatt, Hyatt Centric, and Hyatt Regency brands across Europe

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Hyatt’s diverse brand portfolio reflects sustained growth, fueled largely by its independent collection and lifestyle brands CHICAGO, IL, 2021-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (September 7, 2021) announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into six new management and franchise agreements for hotels in Europe across The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, JdV… Read the full press release

IHG® announces continued growth of Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts and Holiday Inn Express brands with its signings and openings at airport locations across Europe

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New signings and openings demonstrate ample runway for growing IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Essentials brands Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is proud to announce the continued growth of two of its much-loved global brands – Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts and… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean International’s Harmony of the Seas returns to Europe as it sets sail from its new summer home in Barcelona

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Harmony of the Seas is the first Oasis Class Ship Back in Europe, Sailing 7-night Cruises from Barcelona, Spain MIAMI, FL, 2021-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Harmony of the Seas set sail from its new summer home in Barcelona, Spain yesterday, marking Royal Caribbean International’s harmonious return to Western Europe. Joining Jewel and Anthem of the Seas in getting back to delivering the memorable Europe… Read the full press release

dnata Travel Group appoints Ailsa Pollard as Chief Executive Officer, UK & Europe

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London, UK, 2021-Aug-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Ailsa Pollard has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer, dnata Travel Group (UK & Europe). She will start in her new role on 1st November 2021, and report in to the previous holder of the role, John Bevan, who now oversees all aspects of dnata’s global travel business as Divisional… Read the full press release

Leipzig/Halle Airport welcomes Freebird Airlines Europe’s services to Greece

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Schkeuditz, Germany, 2021-May-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Freebird Airlines Europe is connecting Leipzig/Halle Airport with sunshine destinations in Greece again from Sunday, 15 May. The airline, which is based in Malta, is flying to the Greek islands of Crete, Kos and Rhodes, partly on behalf of the TUI travel company. Sundair will take off… Read the full press release

TAP launches eight new routes in Africa and Europe this summer

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TAP announces more flights to Funchal, Porto Santo and Cape Verde. TAP is launching eight new routes in Africa and Europe this summer. Lisbon, Portugal, 2021-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — TAP is gradually restoring its operations and plans to operate 879 flights per week on 100 routes in August. The summer 2021 network plan… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways plans to operate over 1,200 weekly flights to more than 140 destinations this summer

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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

Europe’s aviation sector welcomes proposal by the European Commission for Digital Green Certificate system

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Brussels, Belgium, 2021-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Europe’s aviation sector welcomed today’s (17 March 2021) proposal by the European Commission for a Digital Green Certificate system. This proposal requires EU States to issue common, inter-operable and mutually-recognized certificates for COVID-19 vaccination, testing and recovery status that will facilitate free movement during the COVID pandemic and… Read the full press release

IHG® Hotels & Resorts announces further growth of Holiday Inn Express® in Europe

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IHG Hotels & Resorts demonstrates Holiday Inn Express’ value to owners as a resilient essential brand with leisure and conversion appeal at the forefront Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is making continued progress against its 2021 growth strategy for Holiday… Read the full press release

Marriott International to debut the first Ritz-Carlton ski resort in Europe

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The Ritz-Carlton, Zermatt will mark a new era of unrivalled elegance in one of Europe’s highest mountain ranges ZERMATT, SWITZERLAND, 2021-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International today (JANUARY 21, 2021) announced it has signed an agreement with Mario Julen to bring The Ritz-Carlton brand to Zermatt, debuting the first Ritz-Carlton ski resort in… Read the full press release

Hyatt plans to grow its brand portfolio in Europe with more than 20 new hotels by the end of 2023

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New Hyatt-branded hotels are planned for London, Reykjavik, Helsinki, Prague, Lisbon, and Edinburgh, some of the most sought-after destinations in the world CHICAGO, IL, 2020-Dec-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (December 7, 2020) announced plans to grow its brand portfolio in Europe significantly by the end of 2023 with more… Read the full press release

Europe’s best in travel and tourism recognized by World Travel Awards

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London, UK, 2020-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — World Travel Awards – the global initiative to recognize and reward excellence in travel and tourism – has announced its Europe 2020 winners to coincide with its inaugural Europe Winners Day. Winners include Portugal, which fended off stiff competition to emerge as ‘Europe’s Leading Destination’, whilst the imperial splendour… Read the full press release

Zurich Airport named best airport in Europe for 17 consecutive years by World Travel Awards

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Zurich Airport has received the prestigious World Travel Award for the best airport in Europe for the 17th time in succession. Zurich, Switzerland, 2020-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — In addition to customer satisfaction, the award reflects the quality standards achieved by products and services at and around Zurich Airport. Stephan Widrig, CEO of Flughafen… Read the full press release

Aeroflot the best airline in Eastern Europe for the third straight year at the Business Traveller Awards

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Moscow, Russia, 2020-Oct-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot has been recognised as the best airline in Eastern Europe for the third straight year at the prestigious Business Traveller Awards. Business Traveller, a leading British magazine dedicated to premium travel, has held its annual awards for more than 30 years. During this time, the Business… Read the full press release

Brussels Airport launches winter season with flights to 120 destinations both in and outside Europe

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Brussels, Belgium, 2020-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Sunday 25 October marked the beginning of the winter season in the aviation sector. And even though it is a very unusual year, due to the COVID-19 crisis, the offer is varied with flights to 120 destinations both in and outside Europe. Above all, Brussels Airport wants… Read the full press release

Five Avani Hotels & Resorts recognised as Top Hotels and Resorts in Asia and Europe in the 2020 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2020-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Avani Hotels & Resorts (www.avanihotels.com) is thrilled to announce that five of the brand’s properties were recognised as Top Hotels and Resorts in Asia and Europe in the 2020 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. More than 715,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers submitted an incredible number of… Read the full press release

Voting now open for World Travel Awards 2020 programme

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London, UK, 2020-Jun-26 — /Travel PR News/ — World Travel Awards (WTA) is calling on industry professionals and consumers worldwide to vote for the finest travel and tourism brands in the world. Voting is now open for Africa, Asia, Europe, Indian Ocean, North America, Middle East and Oceania. Meanwhile, organisations wishing to enter the WTA 2020 programme can… Read the full press release

UNWTO: Europe leading the way to cautious restart of tourism

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Madrid, Spain, 2020-Jun-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Restrictions on travel, introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, are slowly being eased, allowing tourism to restart in a growing number of destinations. The latest research by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) shows that 22% of all destinations worldwide (48 destinations) have started to ease restrictions,… Read the full press release

Hamburg Airport wins Skytrax World Airport Award in the “Best Regional Airport Europe” category for the fifth time

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Hamburg Airport first place at the Skytrax World Airport Award for the fifth time Hamburg, Germany, 2020-May-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Following on from victories in 2011, 2012, 2017 and 2018, Hamburg Airport has won the renowned Skytrax World Airport Award in the “Best Regional Airport Europe” category for the fifth time. Skytrax defines… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport named best airport in Eastern Europe for the seventh time

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Budapest, Hungary, 2020-May-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Ferenc Liszt International Airport has won the award for best airport in Eastern Europe for the seventh time this year. The Skytrax award, handed out at the World Airport Awards, is one of the greatest accolades in the industry, as it is decided by passengers themselves  based… Read the full press release

ERA pleads for urgent and swift help to save Europe’s regional airlines

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Surrey, UK, 2020-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — In an open letter to all European institutions and member states, European Regions Airline Association (ERA) pleads for urgent and swift help to save Europe’s regional airlines and to avoid the total collapse of the sector. ERA has written to all European institutions and member states urging… Read the full press release

Radisson Hotel Group announces new geographical responsibilities of Area Senior Vice Presidents for Eastern Europe, Russia & Turkey and UK, Ireland & Western Europe

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2020-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group, one of the most dynamic hotel groups in the world, is pleased to announce the new geographical responsibilities of Area Senior Vice President for Central & Southern Europe (CESE), Yilmaz Yildirimlar, and Area Senior Vice President for Northern Europe, Tom Flanagan Karttunen. Further to… Read the full press release

TAP Air Portugal voted the best Economy Class in Europe

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Lisbon, Portugal, 2020-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Portuguese company named in the North American publication’s 10Best. TAP Air Portugal has the best Economy Class in Europe and is among the 10 best worldwide, according to a selection made by readers of US newspaper USA Today, who voted to include the Portuguese Airline in the… Read the full press release

Which European countries will you visit in April?

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Mumbai, India, 2020-Jan-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Which European countries will you visit in April? Europe can be divided into four parts: 1] Mediterranean Europe: Spain, Portugal, the French Riviera, Italy, Croatia, Greece, and Turkey are among the most important countries in the Mediterranean region. This part of Europe has nice weather in April,… Read the full press release

British Airways offers flights to Europe for £40 or less each way

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LONDON, UK, 2020-Jan-17 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has today (January 16, 2020) made thousands of hand-baggage-only flights to Europe available for £40 or less each way*. Customers can choose from a wide selection of over 70 routes across the airline’s comprehensive European network including Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Kefalonia, Faro and Verona. The airline… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport is the first airport in Europe to offset all passenger road journeys

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Bristol Airport has become the first airport in Europe to offset all passenger journeys to and from the Airport by road. LONDON, UK, 2020-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The carbon offsetting scheme came into effect on 1 January and forms part of the Airport’s Carbon Roadmap which was published last year. Offsets will be purchased retrospectively… Read the full press release

Japan Airlines introduces AIR DEAN & DELUCA inflight meal on select flights to North America, Europe, and Australia

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Tokyo, Japan, 2019-Nov-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) and Welcome Co., Ltd., operators of DEAN & DELUCA Japan, will collaborate to develop an exclusive inflight meal on select flights to North America, Europe, and Australia, starting December 1, 2019. The limited-time AIR DEAN & DELUCA meal features a spicy cajun flavored chicken over… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean International invites travelers to discover Europe like never before in summer 2021

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With Seven Ships in the Region, the Cruise Line Offers New Ways to Explore Europe and New Ports of Call MIAMI, FL, 2019-Nov-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International invites travelers of all ages to discover Europe like never before in summer 2021 with 70% new itineraries that feature a new mix of destinations on seven ships…. Read the full press release

Belmond Grand Hotel Europe introduces new ‘glacial’ experiences in St Petersburg

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LONDON, UK, 2019-Nov-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Belmond Grand Hotel Europe introduces new ‘glacial’ experiences in St Petersburg, inviting guests to embody the spirit of Russian Wintertime. From learning the graceful art of dancing on ice during a private lesson with a World Champion coach; or sculpting a new frozen masterpiece; to discovering the city… Read the full press release

dnata announces partnership with Europe’s largest air-cargo road feeder services (RFS) operator, Wallenborn Transports

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Dubai, UAE, 2019-Oct-29 — /Travel PR News/ —  dnata has strengthened its position in the cargo logistics industry in the Middle East by joining forces with Wallenborn Transports, Europe’s largest air-cargo road feeder services (RFS) operator. Wallenborn Transports has completed the acquisition of Agility Global Logistics’ interest in dnata PWC Airport Logistics LLC (DPAL), a… Read the full press release