PATA and Visa Empower Southeast Asian Tourism SMEs with Finance and Digital Skills Workshops

(IN SHORT) The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has successfully concluded a series of finance and digital skills workshops for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the tourism sector across Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, and the Philippines. In partnership with Visa, these workshops aimed to enhance the financial management and digital literacy of tourism businesses, especially… Read the full press release

UNWTO and PATA Collaborate to Promote Sustainable Tourism in Asia-Pacific Region

(IN SHORT) The 17th edition of the UNWTO-PATA Forum, held in Guilin, China, from October 26 to 27, 2023, reaffirmed the partnership between the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) to guide the sustainable development of tourism in the Asia-Pacific region. The forum, organized with co-hosts including the… Read the full press release

British Airways Resumes Flights Between London Gatwick and Accra, Ghana

(IN SHORT) British Airways’ first flight from London Gatwick to Accra landed at Kotoka International Airport, where it received a warm West African welcome. The airline will now operate three flights a week between Accra and London Gatwick, with plans to add a fourth weekly service in April. The increased service provides Ghanaian customers with… Read the full press release

British Airways Resumes Flights to Latvia with Warm Welcome

(IN SHORT) British Airways’ first flight to Latvia in over 15 years landed at Riga International Airport on October 30, marking the airline’s return to the Latvian capital. The service will operate three times a week between London Heathrow (Terminal 5) and Riga, with flights departing on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. The flights use A320… Read the full press release

British Airways Partners with DJ Cuppy to Bring Afrobeats Playlist to Inflight Entertainment

(IN SHORT) British Airways is teaming up with Nigerian-born musician and DJ, Cuppy, to offer an exclusive Afrobeats playlist to passengers starting from November 1. Cuppy, known for her global DJ performances, has curated a selection of her favorite tracks for the airline’s inflight entertainment system. This collaboration celebrates the expansion of flights between Africa… Read the full press release

Westin Unveils Revitalized Westin Washington, DC Downtown With Emphasis on Well-Being

The Westin Washington, DC Downtown is poised to become a hospitality wellness leader with focus on holistic well-being experiences and the largest hotel fitness studio in DC (IN SHORT) Westin Hotels & Resorts introduces its refurbished Westin Washington, DC Downtown property following an investment of nearly $80 million by Sunstone Hotel Investors. The 807-room hotel… Read the full press release

The Ritz-Carlton and Artist Louis-Nicolas Darbon Unveil Travel Posters to Support Social Mobility

Building on The Ritz-Carlton brand’s longstanding commitment to supporting the global community, all sales of the exclusive art series will go directly to Sutton Trust through The Ritz-Carlton Community Footprints Fund (IN SHORT) The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has collaborated with artist Louis-Nicolas Darbon to create a series of travel posters celebrating its partnership with the… Read the full press release

Marriott Announces Luxury Resort Expansions in Vietnam, Unveils Two New Brands

(IN SHORT) Marriott International, Inc. is set to expand its presence in Vietnam with the signing of agreements to open three new luxury resorts. These developments include the debut of two new brands in Vietnam: Ritz-Carlton Reserve and The Luxury Collection on Hon Thom Island in Phu Quoc. Additionally, a third JW Marriott Hotel is… Read the full press release

Kimpton Hotels & Anthropologie Partner to Elevate Guest Experience with Complimentary Accessory Collection

Kimpton’s Forgot It? We’ve Got It! programme tackles travellers’ fear of forgotten fashion items (IN SHORT) Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, is enhancing its guest experience by teaming up with Anthropologie to offer complimentary access to a curated selection of accessories, including bags, belts, and bracelets, to guests at its… Read the full press release

Marriott Bonvoy and Rappi Team Up to Deliver Exclusive Benefits to Members in Mexico

Starting October 24, 2023, members who link their accounts can enjoy special benefits and exclusive promotions (IN SHORT) Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s travel program, has partnered with Rappi, a Latin American SuperApp, to offer exclusive benefits and promotions to their joint members in Mexico. Starting from October 24, 2023, members who link their accounts will… Read the full press release

Marriott Bonvoy Strikes a Chord with Live Nation Canada to Offer Exclusive Concert Experiences

Exclusive agreement provides premium access for Marriott Bonvoy members to curated experiences, festivals, events and more (IN SHORT) Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s travel program, has entered a multi-year agreement with Live Nation Canada, becoming its Official Hotel Partner. This partnership allows Marriott Bonvoy members to access exclusive concert and stay experiences at Live Nation-promoted events… Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resorts Renews Commitment to Clark Atlanta University, Fostering Student Success

CAU Leaders and Students, Atlanta Mayor’s Office, Join IHG to Celebrate Partnership and Unveil New Student Lounge (IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts and Clark Atlanta University (CAU) have renewed their partnership to support student success. IHG will continue to be a Premier Corporate Partner for CAU in 2024. During an event at the School… Read the full press release

HUALUXE Hotels and Resorts and Jingting Bai Offer Immersive Chinese Cultural Experience

(IN SHORT) HUALUXE Hotels and Resorts, along with brand ambassador Jingting Bai and cultural heritage practitioners, hosted an event called “Embracing Chinese Culture with HUALUXE.” The event combined traditional Chinese intangible heritage crafts like tie-dye, shadow puppetry, and Kingfisher feather art with modern dance to offer guests an immersive experience of Chinese culture and aesthetics…. Read the full press release

IHG’s voco Brand Expands Rapidly Across Europe with Multiple New Signings and Openings

Premium collection brand maintains growth momentum with new signings, recent and forthcoming openings (IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts is expanding its voco™ brand across Europe with new signings and openings in various countries. The brand has experienced rapid growth, with over 25% more properties signed and opened within ten months. The voco brand aims… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Las Vegas Collaborates with Artist Paul Oz for Exclusive Formula One Art Exhibit and Race Weekend Experiences

Celebrate the exhilarating event in style with featured experiences and stays (IN SHORT) Four Seasons Las Vegas has announced a partnership with artist-in-residence Paul Oz for the upcoming race weekend from November 16 to 19, 2023. The hotel will host an art exhibit featuring Oz’s Formula One Collection, including live painting sessions by the artist… Read the full press release

Accor’s Global Extended Stay Portfolio Expands with Novotel Living and Other Brands

BRANDS SUCH AS ADAGIO AND NOVOTEL LIVING ARE HELPING TO FUEL THE CONTINUED EXPANSION OF ACCOR’S GLOBAL EXTENDED STAY PORTFOLIO, WHICH NOW ENCOMPASSES 380+ EXTENDED STAY HOTELS AND 45,000 KEYS Paris, France, 2023-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, shared an update on its market leading position in the global extended stay,… Read the full press release

Korean Air and Delta Employees Join Forces for Han River Clean-Up Event

Seoul, South Korea, 2023-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Korean Air and Delta Air Lines employees volunteered at a Han River clean-up event in Yeouido, Seoul on October 20 to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the two airlines’ transpacific joint venture. In cooperation with Seoul Metropolitan Government and Seoul Volunteer Center, 150 employees from the… Read the full press release

Azul Partners with SITA to Boost Efficiency and Reduce Weather-Related Delays

SITA Mission Watch and SITA eWAS provide enhanced visibility to reduce aircraft downtime, while SITA OptiFlight® lowers fuel consumption and cuts carbon emissions São Paulo, Brazil, 2023-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Azul, Brazil’s largest airline in number of flights and destinations served, has entered into a trial agreement for SITA eWAS and SITA OptiClimb. This… Read the full press release

Newcastle Airport Partners with SITA to Lead Digital Transformation in Australian Regional Airports

Newcastle Airport deploys SITA’s cloud-based Flex solution to reduce IT costs, boost efficiency, and improve the passenger experience Newcastle, Australia, 2023-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — SITA is helping Australia’s Newcastle Airport (NTL) to reduce IT costs and rapidly scale up its passenger processing capability, positioning NTL as a leading airport hub in Australia. Using… Read the full press release

Ryanair Expands Winter 23/24 Schedule at Bristol with New Routes and Jobs

London, UK, 2023-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, announced its Winter 23/24 schedule for Bristol with 25 routes, including 2 new Porto and Venice routes, making for perfect winter sun and weekend city breaks. Ryanair will also operate even more frequencies on another 10 routes to popular winter sun destinations, such… Read the full press release

Emirates and Neste Expand Partnership for Supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel

SAF will be used to power flights from Amsterdam Schiphol and Singapore Changi airports DUBAI, UAE, 2023-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates and Neste have expanded their partnership by solidifying their collaboration for the supply of over 3 million gallons of blended Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel in 2024 and 2025. The sustainable aviation fuel (SAF),… Read the full press release

AB Jets Acquires Three Bombardier Challenger 3500 Aircraft, Expanding Fleet and Elevating Private Charter Services

AB Jets transforms its fleet by acquiring three Bombardier Challenger 3500 aircraft, with a contractual option to order a fourth by the end of 2023 With the acquisition, AB Jets enters the super-midsize category, embarking on an important new chapter for the company The bestselling Challenger 3500 jet remains a top choice for operators looking to offer… Read the full press release

Sun Country Airlines Announces New Service to Gerald R. Ford International Airport in 2024

Grand Rapids, Michigan, 2023-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Gerald R. Ford International Airport announced Sun Country Airlines will begin service in June 2024. Sun Country Airlines is a low-cost air carrier focused on serving leisure passengers. Based in Minnesota, the airline offers flights to destinations in North America, Central America and the Caribbean…. Read the full press release

Hotel del Coronado Announces $160 Million Investment for Victorian Building Restoration

Represents Final Phase of Blackstone Real Estate’s More Than $550 Million Investment in the Property SAN DIEGO, CA, 2023-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The legendary Hotel del Coronado, part of Curio Collection by Hilton, has announced plans to restore and revitalize the hotel’s historic Victorian building with a more than $160 million investment, marking the next… Read the full press release

Café Boulud at Four Seasons Hotel Toronto Hosts Culinary Powerhouses for Unforgettable Evening

Three culinary visionaries visit Four Seasons for a star-studded collaboration at Café Boulud Toronto, Canada, 2023-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Located inside Four Seasons Hotel Toronto, Café Boulud welcomes the return of Michelin-starred Chef Daniel Boulud, as he is joined by Chef Melissa Rodriguez from New York City’s Al Coro, and Executive Chef Ron McKinlay of Toronto’s Canoe Restaurant for a… Read the full press release

Cathay Cargo, IATA, and Airport Authority Hong Kong Achieve Milestone with World-First ONE Record Shipment from Dongguan for Export via Hong Kong

Cathay Cargo accepts shipment in the Greater Bay Area using IATA ONE Record protocols prior to journey by sea and unloading for export from Hong Kong International Airport Hong Kong, China, 2023-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Cargo has worked with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK)… Read the full press release

Travelport and Air Canada Renew Content Distribution Agreement, Enhancing Access to NDC Content

New, multi-year distribution agreement includes full range of NDC-sourced Air Canada content for Travelport-connected agencies and travel management companies Long-term partnership ensures worldwide distribution via Travelport+, including full end-to-end servicing of NDC bookings Launch of Air Canada’s NDC content expected in the coming months LANGLEY UK, 2023-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport, a global technology company… Read the full press release

Radisson Hotel Group Welcomes Guests to Palchan Hotel & Spa in the Heart of the Himalayas

Brussels, Belgium, 2023-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the opening of Palchan Hotel & Spa, a member of Radisson Individual Retreats in Manali. Nestled amidst the majestic Himalayan range, the hotel offers guests an unparalleled experience with a chance to reconnect with nature as it is surrounded by lush green… Read the full press release

Radisson Blu Pune Hinjawadi: A Reimagined Gateway for Business and Leisure Travelers

Brussels, Belgium, 2023-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group is delighted to announce the much-anticipated re-opening of the Radisson Blu Pune Hinjawadi post comprehensive renovations. Positioned as a gateway to the city’s bustling business and vibrant entertainment hubs, this exquisite hotel is located amidst verdant greenery and enjoys proximity to major corporate parks…. Read the full press release

Budapest Airport’s 11th Annual Runway Run Raises Over 18 Million HUF for Charity

Budapest, Hungary, 2023-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Budapest Airport held its annual charity running race, the Runway Run, in September. The unbroken popularity of the event, now in its 11th year, is demonstrated by the fact that the amount raised from entry fees and the sale of official race T-shirts exceeded 18 million HUF,… Read the full press release