Emirates now offers the IATA Travel Pass solution

Dubai, UAE, 2021-Jun-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, one of the first global airlines to pilot the IATA Travel Pass in April, now offers the IATA Travel Pass solution to customers flying to 10 cities and plans to extend it to all routes across its network in the coming weeks. In addition, Emirates has… Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resorts announces InterContinental Grand Ankara, Crowne Plaza Istanbul Tuzla Viaport Marina and Holiday Inn Express Ankara Airport

Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-May-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Strategic market growth continues with the unveiling of InterContinental Grand Ankara, Crowne Plaza Istanbul Tuzla Viaport Marina and Holiday Inn Express Ankara Airport. IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is proud to announce its continued strategic expansion in Turkey with… Read the full press release

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts unveils the newly renovated Sheraton Istanbul Levent

Located in the financial district of Istanbul, the hotel is set to be the new hub for locals and travellers to connect and collaborate ISTANBUL, TURKEY, 2021-May-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, unveils Sheraton Istanbul Levent. The newly renovated hotel exemplifies the… Read the full press release

Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul celebrates its 30th anniversary

Istanbul, Turkey, 2021-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — With a history dating back to the 17th century, Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul not only fuses history and luxury but has also inspired travel buffs and the tourism industry all over the world for 30 years. Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year under Kempinski management, Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul… Read the full press release

Emirates announces resumption of daily flights to Istanbul

Dubai, UAE, 2020-Dec-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has announced it will resume daily flights to Istanbul from 21 December*. In tandem with the gradual return of travel confidence and demand, Emirates continues to rebuild its network while offering customers a safe and enjoyable travel experience. Strict health and hygiene measures have been implemented… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways resumes flights to the Maldives

Airline will also resume flights this month to Addis Ababa, Antalya, Bodrum, Djibouti, Helsinki and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen The airlines’ network will expand to more than 450 weekly flights to over 70 destinations by the end of July Maldives joins a number of popular summer holiday destinations that Qatar Airways has already resumed flights to, including… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways gradually rebuilds its network to over 270 weekly flights to more than 45 destinations

Airline resumed flights to Budapest, Dar es Salaam, Dhaka, Istanbul and New York during the past week Demand sees carrier also increase frequencies to Athens, Dublin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Islamabad, Jakarta, Karachi, Lahore, Milan, Rome and Singapore DOHA, Qatar, 2020-Jun-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The national carrier of the State of Qatar continues to maintain… Read the full press release

KLM to increase number of flights by more than 60 percent in July

Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2020-Jun-03 — /Travel PR News/ — KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will further expand its route network in July. Compared to June, the number of flights will increase by more than 60 percent. KLM will operate 25 to 30 percent of the normal number of flights. The range of destinations will be expanded, particularly… Read the full press release

Emirates SkyCargo deployed a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to transport 50 tonnes of fresh hazelnut paste from Istanbul to Melbourne

Dubai, UAE, 2020-Apr-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Everyday, around the clock and across the globe, staff from Emirates SkyCargo are working hard to ensure that essential supplies are being flown to those who need them the most. So when the call came to deliver a special kind of essential commodity, the air cargo carrier… Read the full press release

Radisson Hotel Group announces its 15th hotel in Istanbul with the signing of Radisson Hotel Apartments Delta Istanbul Esenyurt

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2020-Jan-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce its 15th hotel in Istanbul with the signing of Radisson Hotel Apartments Delta Istanbul Esenyurt. Active in several important cities in Turkey, the Hotel Apartment project will be located in one of the most rapidly growing areas of Istanbul. The new Radisson Hotel Apartments… Read the full press release

Rovaniemi Airport welcomes Turkish Airlines’ new service to Istanbul

Vantaa, Finland, 2019-Dec-06 — /Travel PR News/ — With a direct route between Rovaniemi and Istanbul, the winter wonders of Lapland are within reach for new international travellers. Santa’s official home airport is now connected to the worldwide Turkish Airlines route network, covering 122 countries and over 300 destinations This winter, the Turkish Airlines flight to… Read the full press release

Hamburg Airport announces new winter timetable effective 27 October 2019

Around 330 flights per day to destinations across Europe / Direct flights to ten attractive skiing destinations Hamburg, Germany, 2019-Oct-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The new winter timetable comes into effect at Hamburg Airport on 27 October 2019. It is valid until 28 March 2020. A total of 53,000 flights are planned at Hamburg Airport… Read the full press release

Six Senses Kocataş Mansions opens in Istanbul, Turkey

History meets hospitality in the city where east meets west Denham, United Kingdom, 2019-Oct-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas brings its trademark unique and quirky take on hospitality to two restored Ottoman-era mansions in Istanbul, Turkey. Six Senses Kocataş Mansions, which also incorporates next-door Sait Paşa Mansion, is located in the… Read the full press release

Radisson Hospitality announces the signing of the 140-apartment Radisson Residences Avrupa Tem İstanbul in Turkey

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2019-Aug-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hospitality AB, part of Radisson Hotel Group, is proud to announce the signing of the Radisson Residences Avrupa Tem İstanbul in Turkey. The 140-apartment residence will be located within the Avrupa Tem Residential Complex and will open before the end of this year, following a partial renovation…. Read the full press release

Turkish Airlines launches Istanbul-Bali direct flights

Global carrier’s Istanbul-Bali direct flights will be operated as seven frequencies per week. Istanbul, Turkey, 2019-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Flying to more countries and international destinations than any other airline in the world, Turkish Airlines inaugurated its direct flights between its home base Istanbul and world-renowned tourist destination, Bali (Indonesia) on July 17,… Read the full press release

Turkish Airlines and Kuwait Airways announce new strategic partnership

Istanbul, Turkey, 2019-Jul-11 — /Travel PR News/ — With great pleasure Turkish Airlines and Kuwait Airways are pleased to announce a new strategic partnership, which will see Kuwait national carrier’s code added to Turkish Airlines flights, and Turkey’s national carrier’s code added to Kuwait Airways flights operated between Kuwait and Istanbul/Sabiha Gokcen Airports. The Bilateral Codeshare Partnership… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways wins four out of six 2019 Airline Passenger Experience Association’s (APEX) Passenger Choice Awards

The airline was named ‘Best Overall Carrier in the Middle East’, ‘Best Cabin Service in the Middle East’, ‘Best Food & Beverage in the Middle East’, and ‘Best Seat Comfort in the Middle East’ Qatar Airways swept four out of six awards in the highly competitive Middle East category – an all-time record for a… Read the full press release

Radisson Hospitality announces the signing of the Radisson Residences, Vadistanbul Istanbul in Turkey

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2019-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hospitality AB, part of Radisson Hotel Group, is proud to announce the signing of the Radisson Residences, Vadistanbul Istanbul in Turkey. The 169-apartment residence is expected to open in the coming weeks, next to the newly opened Radisson Blu Hotel, Vadistanbul. Elie Younes, Executive Vice President &… Read the full press release

Radisson Hospitality announces the opening of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Vadistanbul in the heart of Istanbul

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2019-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hospitality AB, publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Sweden and part of Radisson Hotel Group, is proud to announce the opening of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Vadistanbul in the heart of Istanbul. The hotel offers the perfect combination of business and leisure facilities, and is located in one… Read the full press release

UNWTO and UNESCO hold successful third cultural tourism conference

Madrid, Spain, 2018-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The third cultural tourism conference (3-5 December) organized jointly between the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) concluded today (5 December 2018) in Istanbul, Turkey. Participants declared their support for cultural tourism as a driver for safeguarding living heritage, catalyzing… Read the full press release

Turkish Airlines launches twice per week service to Banjul, Gambia

Istanbul, Turkey, 2018-Nov-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Turkish Airlines flying to more countries and destinations over the world, keeps its expansion by launching flights to Banjul which is the capital city of Gambia. As of 26th November 2018 , Banjul flights will be operated twice per week and it will be in connection with… Read the full press release

Autograph Collection Hotels announces the opening of Sofa Hotel Istanbul

Istanbul, Turkey, 2018-Sep-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International’s distinctive collection of passionately independent hotels, announces the opening of Sofa Hotel Istanbul, a chic retreat situated in the historical heart of Turkey. Boasting contemporary interiors and a private collection of thoughtfully curated artwork, the 82-room hotel evokes its enviable location in the… Read the full press release

The Great Scotland Yard Hotel in London and Nish Palas in Istanbul to join The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand

New hotels in London and Istanbul expected to join The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand Iconic Hôtel Martinez in Cannes partially reopened as part of the brand portfolio CHICAGO, 2018-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today two hotels in Europe are expected to join The Unbound Collection by Hyatt… Read the full press release

Raffles opens hotel in Istanbul on 1 September 2014

ISTANBUL, 2014-8-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Opening on 1 September 2014, Raffles is Istanbul’s most exciting new hotel, the perfect embodiment of the new young face of an ancient city – a beacon above the Bosphorus and an oasis of calm and cool. At the heart of the cutting-edge Zorlu Center, a modern-day bazaar where fashion,… Read the full press release

The Iberia Group to offer five new destinations: Santo Domingo, Istanbul, Amsterdam, Athens and Stockholm

Iberia has decided to operate the routes that are profitable in the long term, after reviewing the current situation of the airline and the market. This has been made possible thanks to agreements reached by Iberia with all its trade unions, which have allowed it to establish the necessary foundations to reduce its cost base… Read the full press release

Raffles Istanbul to open in Zorlu Center this summer

ISTANBUL, 2014-03-14 — /Travel PR News/ — When it opens this summer, Raffles Istanbul will be the perfect embodiment of the ‘new’ face of Istanbul: cutting-edge, eclectic and energetic. The hotel is at the heart of the Zorlu Center, a new hub for fashion, food and the arts on the European shore in Beşiktaş – overlooking… Read the full press release

Istanbul’s largest hotel the Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center opens

Offering world renowned Hilton service and traditional Turkish hospitality, Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center brings new scale to Istanbul’s visitor offering Istanbul, Turkey / McLean, VA, US, 2014-1-9 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center, Istanbul’s largest hotel, today welcomes guests for the first time.  With 829 guest rooms and suites, as… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul’s Aqua Restaurant at the Bosphorus to host wines of famous Tuscan winery Cecchi December 2 and 8, 2013

Executive Chef Sebastiano Spriveri prepares a special dinner menu with Tuscan recipes and Tuscan wine for guests of Aqua between December 2 and 8, 2013 Istanbul, Turkey, 2013-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aqua Restaurant, inspired by the beautiful Bosphorus, hosts wines of famous Tuscan winery Cecchi between December 2 and 8. 2013. Executive Chef Sebastiano Spriveri will prepare a special dinner menu… Read the full press release

Ethiopian Airlines named Service Quality Institute’s Worldwide Customer Service Leader at the Worldwide Customer Service Conference

Istanbul, Turkey, 2013-10-21— /travelprnews.com/ — Ethiopian Airlines, the fastest growing and most customer service driven airline in Africa, was chosen as Service Quality Institute’s Worldwide Customer Service Leader in Istanbul Turkey on 12 October during the awards banquet at the Worldwide Customer Service Conference. CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, Tewolde Gebremariam received the award. Also present at the… Read the full press release

Dubai-based flydubai announced Business Class tickets now on sale

Airline begins roll out of Business Class in October Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2013-08-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dubai-based flydubai today announced that Business Class tickets are now on sale, with flights offering the premium option commencing in October. It plans to continue adding more Business Class routes across its network in the months to come. Commenting… Read the full press release