Finnair adds more frequencies to its New York JFK route for the upcoming summer 2020 season

Vantaa, Finland, 2020-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Finnair is adding additional frequencies to its popular New York JFK route for the upcoming summer 2020 season. Between April 4 and October 24, Finnair will operate three additional weekly frequencies on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Between May 4 and October 24, a fourth additional frequency will… Read the full press release

Shannon Group welcomes Aer Lingus’ second Shannon based aircraft and early return of its New York JFK service

Shannon, Ireland, 2020-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The CEO of Shannon Group, Mary Considine, has said that the launch today (13 February 2020) of a new Shannon based aircraft and the early return of Aer Lingus’ New York JFK service is a further show of commitment by the airline to Shannon Airport and the… Read the full press release

The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown welcomes Mama Medicine as the latest addition to the iconic Resident Healers Program

The Spa welcomes Mama Medicine as new Resident Healer New York, U.S.A., 2020-Jan-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown welcomes Mama Medicine, expert in ancient multi-sensory Medicine Readings, as the latest addition to the iconic Resident Healers Program. Mama Medicine, whose given name is Deborah Hanekamp, now joins the… Read the full press release

OpenTable reveals the Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2019

Honorees span 27 states and Washington, D.C.; California, Florida, New York and Pennsylvania lead OpenTable’s annual list SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2019-Dec-20 — /Travel PR News/ — As we close out the year and reflect on the very best of 2019, OpenTable, the world’s leading provider of online restaurant reservations and part of Booking Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), revealed the… Read the full press release

British Airways announces its January Sale

British Airways marks the end of the year with its biggest sale of 2019 Annual January Sale has deals on flights and holidays to five continents Avios part payment offers Executive Club Members the opportunity to reduce their fares further still Customers must book by January 30, 2020 LONDON, UK, 2019-Dec-20 — /Travel PR News/… Read the full press release

SAS expands its fleet with its first Airbus A350s

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2019-Dec-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The first of eight Airbus A350s has officially entered SAS’ fleet and from the 28th of January 2020 travelers will be able to experience the world’s most modern and fuel-efficient long-haul aircraft. Showcasing innovative technologies and design, it offers a new and more sustainable way of traveling long… Read the full press release

Worldwide Flight Services becomes United Airlines’ cargo handling provider for New York/Newark and Cape Town services

PARIS, FRANCE, 2019-Nov-13 — /Travel PR News/ — United Airlines will partner with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) as its cargo handling provider for the first-ever nonstop service by a U.S. carrier between New York/Newark and Cape Town. WFS in Cape Town has been awarded a three-year contract by United to serve its three-times weekly Boeing… Read the full press release

Tribute Portfolio brings back its popular Friendsgiving package

Friendsgiving Hotel Packages Include a Destination-Inspired Thanksgiving Feast, Special Welcome Amenities & Leftover-Like Breakfast at Select Hotels from New York to Paris BETHESDA, MD, 2019-Oct-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Few things beat gathering around the table for a delicious meal surrounded by people you love to be around, which is why Tribute Portfolio is bringing… Read the full press release

British Airways reveals its most popular holiday destinations for 2020

All-inclusive is the holiday of choice for British Airways Holidays customers Until 29 October, customers can secure British Airways Holidays with a deposit starting from just £25 per person* LONDON, UK, 2019-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — With seven in ten people planning a trip abroad in the next 12 months, and foreign-holiday taking at its… Read the full press release

New York Hilton Midtown unveils The City that Never Sleeps package

The landmark Midtown property unveils “The City that Never Sleeps” package for guests looking to take advantage of every New York minute New York, NY, 2019-Aug-23 — /Travel PR News/ — From late-night spas and salons to 24-hour restaurants and the subway that runs all night, New York City is truly the city that never… Read the full press release

British Airways offers a pair of Club World (business class) seats from just £2019 return

LONDON, UK, 2019-Aug-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (August 12, 2019) British Airways has launched a sale offering a pair of Club World (business class) seats from just £2019 return. There are a range of destinations available for £2019 return for two, including top US destinations such as New York, Miami, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Washington… Read the full press release

The first Hyatt Place hotel in Poughkeepsie, NY, is officially open

93-room Hyatt Place hotel opens in Poughkeepsie, NY, heart of the Dutchess County POUGHKEEPSIE, NY, 2019-Jun-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Place Poughkeepsie, the first Hyatt Place hotel in Poughkeepsie, NY, is officially open. The new hotel features the Hyatt Place brand’s intuitive design, casual atmosphere and practical amenities, such as free Wi-Fi and… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel New York announces the opening of Assouline

New York, U.S.A., 2019-May-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel New York announces the opening of Assouline. This Upper East location is a beautiful compliment to Assouline’s family of Manhattan boutiques. The brand new 400 square foot space has three grand windows overlooking 58th Street. It welcomes its guests with a warm and inspiring décor… Read the full press release

Comfort hotels announces the opening of two hotels in Brooklyn and Long Island City, N.Y.

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-May-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Comfort hotels, franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), continues its nationwide expansion with the opening of two hotels in Brooklyn and Long Island City, N.Y. The newly built hotels are the latest to open as part of the brand’s multi-year transformation, featuring updated room and public space designs, as well as… Read the full press release

OpenTable releases its list of the 100 Best Restaurants in America for a Big Night Out

Honorees Span 19 States and Washington, D.C.; Restaurants in California, Illinois and New York Boast Most Honorees SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2019-May-23 — /Travel PR News/ — With Memorial Day and warm weather celebrations on deck, OpenTable, the world’s leading provider of online restaurant reservations and part of Booking Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), today (May 21, 2019) released its list of the 100 Best Restaurants in America… Read the full press release

British Airways offers huge discounts on over 120 destinations

LONDON, UK, 2019-May-07 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways’ sale is set to soar as it launches with huge discounts on flights and holidays from Heathrow, Gatwick and London City. Over 120 destinations are on offer in the sale, which runs until 11.59 pm on May 21 2019, including offers to stateside hotspots Los Angeles, Miami and New York, as well as… Read the full press release

British Airways opens the highly-anticipated new Club lounge at New York’s JFK airport

LONDON, UK, 2019-May-01 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has opened its doors to the highly-anticipated new Club lounge at New York’s JFK airport.  It completes a £52 million investment, following the unveiling of a plush new space for First customers in autumn last year.  Customers at JFK Terminal 7 have also seen changes to the… Read the full press release

British Airways is the first UK airline to use biometric technology to board flights from the US

British Airways is the first UK airline to use biometric technology to board flights from the US More than a quarter of a million British Airways customers have now successfully used their face as their identity on flights from the US More than 3m customers have used the tech on UK domestic flights – international… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport welcomes the return of United Airlines’ nonstop flights to New York

Shannon, Ireland, 2019-Apr-12 — /Travel PR News/ — United Airlines has resumed nonstop flights between Shannon and its New York hub, Newark Liberty International Airport, for the summer season.  The service will operate daily until October 26, 2019 (westbound). “We are delighted to operate this nonstop service between Shannon and New York/Newark again this summer,” said… Read the full press release

The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown and SOVERAL Founder Alexandra Soveral launch Aromatherapy Blend Bar and Bespoke Aromatherapy Experience

New York, U.S.A, 2019-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown today (March 29, 2019) announces the launch of an Aromatherapy Blend Bar and Bespoke Aromatherapy Experience, curated with essential oils by Alexandra Soveral, Founder of SOVERAL. The French art of aromathérapie has been around since the Golden Age of Parisian beauty in the early to… Read the full press release

The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown expands its Resident Healers Program with the addition of international sonic alchemist Michelle Pirret

New York, U.S.A., 2019-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — In celebration of International Women’s Day today (March 8, 2019), The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown announces the expansion of the Resident Healers Program with the addition of Michelle Pirret, an international sonic alchemist, based in New York City. Created by Spa Director Tara Cruz, the Resident Healers Program… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel New York awarded a Five-Star rating by Forbes Travel Guide

New York, U.S.A., 2019-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel New York has been awarded a Five-Star rating by Forbes Travel Guide. Globally, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has a record number of awards for the fourth year running. Four Seasons Hotel New York has earned this prestigious honour consecutively since 1994. Located in the epicentre… Read the full press release

Norwegian is the largest non-North American airline to serve New York and New Jersey area in 2018 according to new data

LONDON, UK, 2019-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian, the World’s Best Low-Cost Long-Haul Airline, was the largest non-North American airline to serve the New York and New Jersey area in 2018, according to the latest Port Authority of New York data, with 2,004,896 passengers carried in 2018. Ahead of all other European carriers and… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown recognized as a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Hotel

Hotel earns prestigious award in its first year and continues the legacy into the second year New York, U.S.A., 2019-Feb-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Forbes Travel Guide today (February 20, 2019) unveiled its annual Star Rating list, naming Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown as a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Hotel. Four Seasons New York Downtown originally… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental to brand and manage 69 luxurious residences on Fifth Avenue New York

Hong Kong, China 2019-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced an agreement to brand and manage 69 luxurious residences, located on Fifth Avenue New York, scheduled for completion in 2021. Mandarin Oriental Residences at 685 Fifth Avenue are being developed in an elegant 1920’s building on the corner of Fifth Avenue and 54th… Read the full press release

Air France inaugurated its new beauty treatment centre in its terminal 1 lounge at New York-JFK airport

Paris, France, 2019-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — On February 6, 2019, Air France inaugurated its new beauty treatment centre in its terminal 1 lounge at New York-JFK airport, in exclusive partnership with luxury beauty and skincare specialist, la Prairie.  After revamping its dining area in December, the Air France lounge has introduced new attentions dedicated… Read the full press release

British Airways’ On Business programme 2018 data reveals some of its fastest growing travel routes for SMEs

Yearly growth included Santiago up 18% and Keflavik up 39% LONDON, UK, 2019-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ —  The airline’s top 25 fastest growing routes include Santiago with 18% more bookings than 2017 – based on bookings through its SME loyalty programme On Business – suggesting SMEs are looking beyond traditional markets to do business. Equally… Read the full press release

Hyatt Place Goa/Candolim rebranded and redesigned as Hyatt Centric Candolim Goa

Hyatt Place Goa/Candolim rebranded and redesigned as Hyatt Centric Candolim Goa CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Jan-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (January 3, 2019) announced the rebranding of Hyatt Place Goa/Candolim to Hyatt Centric Candolim Goa, marking the brand’s second hotel in India. Located in prime destinations across the world including New York, Miami,… Read the full press release

HIAA welcomes American Airlines’ reintroduction of seasonal service to Philadelphia and new seasonal service to New York’s LaGuardia Airport

Reintroduces Seasonal Service to Philadelphia & Announces New Seasonal Service to New York LaGuardia Nova Scotia, Canada, 2018-Dec-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Next year, travellers from Halifax Stanfield International Airport can once again take to the skies on American Airlines. Halifax International Airport Authority (HIAA) is pleased to announce that American Airlines is reinstating seasonal… Read the full press release

Worldwide Flight Services awarded ground handling contract by Colombia’s Avianca Airlines at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport

PARIS, FRANCE, 2018-Dec-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) growing ground handling operations have been boosted by the awarding of a new three-year contract by Colombia’s Avianca Airlines at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport. Under the terms of the new agreement, WFS will provide ticketing, customer service and cabin cleaning for… Read the full press release