Ricardo Losada Revol Appointed as Senior Vice President and General Manager, International, at Choice Hotels

Move Comes as Company Continues to Expand Global Portfolio (IN SHORT) Ricardo Losada Revol has been named Senior Vice President and General Manager, International, at Choice Hotels. In this role, he will lead the company’s international division and be responsible for driving growth and expanding the global presence of Choice Hotels’ portfolio of brands. Losada… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines expands international options with new nonstop routes from Kansas City and Long Beach airports

Airline publishes flight schedule through Nov. 4, 2023, offering up to 4,575 flights a day; Adds more international service from Kansas City, Mo.; Plus, Southwest goes to the Northwest from Long Beach with nonstop service to Boise, Idaho, and Portland, Ore.  DALLAS, TX, 2023-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is preparing… Read the full press release

Qantas announces tens of thousands of new international reward seats for frequent flyers

Tens of thousands of new international reward seats to be released for frequent flyers from this Friday Qantas extends commitment of 50 per cent more international reward seat availability for another six months More than 5 million reward seats still available across Qantas and Jetstar over the next year Sydney, Australia, 2023-Feb-23 — /Travel PR… Read the full press release

ANA Holdings Inc. Announces Flight Schedule for Fiscal Year 2023: Boosting Domestic Routes and Resuming International Flights

ANA Group has announced its flight schedule for fiscal year 2023 (FY2023). For domestic routes, ANA and Peach will increase the total available seat kilometers (ASK) than in FY2022 to fully accommodate the recovery in demand and to maximize profitability for the Group. For international routes, in response to growing demand and the relaxation of… Read the full press release

International Tourism Set to Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels in Europe and Middle East in 2023: UNWTO Report

Madrid, Spain, 2023-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — After stronger than expected recovery in 2022, this year could see international tourism arrivals return to pre-pandemic levels in Europe and the Middle East. Tourists are nonetheless expected to increasingly seek value for money and travel closer to home in response to the challenging economic climate. Based… Read the full press release

Global Hotel Alliance Becomes Founding Member of New International Loyalty Entity: Global Loyalty Organization

Dubai, UAE, 2023-Jan-12 — /Travel PR News/ —UAE-headquartered Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotels brands, has become a founding member of the new international loyalty entity, Global Loyalty Organisation (GLO). Launched this month, UK-based GLO is a global professional network of specialists in loyalty, rewards, consumer engagement and loyalty innovation,… Read the full press release

Vistara Celebrates 8th Anniversary with Network-Wide Sale on Domestic and International Flights

Domestic: All-inclusive one-way fares starting INR 1,899 for Economy, INR 2,699 for Premium Economy and INR 6,999 for Business Class International: All-inclusive return fares starting at INR 13,299 for Economy, INR 16,799 for Premium Economy and INR 43,699 for Business Class Delhi, India, 2023-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — In celebration of Vistara’s glorious journey… Read the full press release

Oman Air partners with HSBC to streamline international payments process

Muscat, Oman, 2023-Jan-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air has partnered with HSBC Oman on a unique and innovative international payments process, which will dramatically increase efficiency and security. Via a centralised treasury hub in Oman, HSBC’s Global Disbursement solution, developed as a bespoke service for Oman Air, will deliver simultaneous multiple currency payments… Read the full press release

easyJet puts on sale its very first international route from Jersey to Amsterdam

easyJet will launch its very first international route from Jersey to Amsterdam, with seats now available to book from just £24.99* Flights will take off from 1 April 2023 and operate up to twice a week throughout the summer From April the airline will also base an aircraft in Jersey overnight, providing a new convenient… Read the full press release

Qantas Group announces major fleet decisions that will reshape its international and domestic networks

Approval of Project Sunrise, with order for 12 x Airbus A350s capable of flying direct from Australia to any other city including New York and London, starting from Sydney in late 2025. Domestic fleet renewal from late 2023, with order for 40 x A321XLRs and A220 aircraft; 94 purchase order rights spread over at least… Read the full press release

Silversea Cruises inspires travellers to rediscover the world through its first international television commercial

Iconic photographer Steve McCurry stars as the commercial’s protagonist, channelling the curiosity of Silversea’s guests Miami, FL, 2021-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Leading ultra-luxury cruise line Silversea Cruises has launched its first international television commercial, inspiring curious travellers to rediscover the world. Part of an integrated, multi-channel advertising campaign that includes print, digital, and social… Read the full press release

All Nippon Airways and JR Kyushu to help domestic and international travelers experience the vibrant Kyushu region

JR Kyushu and ANA will collaborate to promote tourism in Kyushu. •Campaign includes special train tickets and multilingual website designed to make Kyushu more accessible to travelers. TOKYO, JAPAN, 2019-Sep-24 — /Travel PR News/ — All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest 5-Star airline for seven consecutive years, is working with Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) to help… Read the full press release

Jet Airways introduces 18 additional frequencies on domestic as well as international routes

Launches new non-stop service between Pune and Singapore Strengthens connectivity via hubs after a comprehensive network review Adds 14 additional frequencies to ASEAN and Gulf from hubs at Mumbai & Delhi Mumbai, India, 2018-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Beginning December 2018, Jet Airways, India’s premier, full-service international airline, is all set to strengthen its… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines Cargo officially starts its international shipping program

DALLAS, TX, 2018-Jul-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) Cargo is entering its next era as it officially began its international shipping program on Sunday.  With this milestone, the carrier now offers the ability to ship between the United States and Mexico City. Later this summer, the carrier intends to add the ability to ship between… Read the full press release

The Air Line Pilots Association, International supports the government’s latest awareness campaign on “No Drone Zones”

Ottawa, Ont., 2016-Jun-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) supports the government’s efforts to promote  (UAS), commonly known as drones, with its latest awareness campaign on “No Drone Zones,” launched today in Ottawa. “ALPA is in favour of integrating UAS into Canada’s airspace, but only if done so as… Read the full press release

PATA announces the release of a new book from PATA Life Member, Joseph A. McInerney, ‘Change is the New Status Quo’

BANGKOK, 2015-2-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is proud to announce the release of a new title from PATA Life Member, Joseph A. McInerney, a leader and expert in the international hospitality and lodging industry. In the book, titled Change is the New Status Quo and published by Charles Pinot,… Read the full press release