Chelsea Football Club Announces Hilton as Official Global Hotel Partner

McLEAN, Va., 2023-Jul-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Chelsea Football Club has unveiled Hilton, the global leader in hospitality, as its official global hotel partner. The partnership will enable Chelsea Football Club and Hilton to provide extended opportunities for Hilton’s more than 158 million Hilton Honors members around the world in a new and unique… Read the full press release

The Hospitality Show Wraps Up Successful Inaugural Year, Drawing Thousands of Attendees and Vendors in Las Vegas

Event welcomed more than 3,500 attendees, featured 300 vendors LAS VEGAS, NV, 2023-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and Questex this week debuted The Hospitality Show (The Show) at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas June 27-29, completing a highly successful inaugural year for the event, which drew more than 3,500… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways steals the show at Arabian Travel Market with hypercar showcase and network expansion announcement

The national carrier of the State of Qatar announced additional network expansion within the GCC Region The World’s Best Airline continues to develop its sponsorship portfolio by offering Ultimate Fan Experience packages Doha, Qatar, 2023-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, the national carrier of the State of Qatar held a strong presence on… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels and Groups360 team up for instant online booking of group guest rooms through GroupSync Marketplace

Choice Hotels properties worldwide will offer online instant booking for group guest rooms through GroupSync Marketplace™ NASHVILLE, TN, 2023-Apr-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Groups360 and Choice Hotels International announces the rollout of GroupSync™ Instant Booking across Choice’s global portfolio in 2023. Soon meeting and event organizers can shop and book online group guest rooms… Read the full press release

Emirates announces daily flights from Dubai to Montreal starting July 5th, expanding its Canadian footprint

Airline spreads its wings to second Canadian gateway to meet demand for international travel between Canada and the rest of the world From 5 July, daily flights to Montréal on widebody Boeing 777-300ER to complement daily A380 services to Toronto Airline’s network expands to 18 points across the Americas, including Canada, US, Mexico, Brazil and… Read the full press release

Japan Airlines (JAL) Partners with Ghibli Park to Promote the World of Studio Ghibli, Based on the Concept of Long-Lasting Enjoyment

Tokyo, Japan, 2023-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) becomes an official partner of Ghibli Park – the place where guests can step into the world of Studio Ghibli – based on the concept of “Creating a park that will be loved for 100 years to come”. Continuing the principles and achievements of… Read the full press release

AHLA and HSMAI announce strategic partnership to advance hospitality industry

WASHINGTON, DC, 2023-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Americas announced a new strategic partnership that will more closely align the two leading hospitality industry associations to benefit their respective members and advance the hospitality industry. The partnership will create… Read the full press release

Iberia and UNICEF Spain celebrate 10 years of alliance for child vaccination programs

The airline supports UNICEF immunisation programs thanks to the funds raised from its customers, which exceed €1.3 million Madrid, Spain, 2023-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Coinciding with World Immunisation Week, Iberia and UNICEF Spain celebrate the strategic alliance that has brought them together for ten years to support regular vaccination programmes for vulnerable children. A decade… Read the full press release

PATA Signs MoU with SPTO to Strengthen Partnership and Encourage Advocacy Marketing and Communication in the Asia Pacific Region

BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2023-Apr-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), to promote and strengthen shared interests between the two organisations in the areas of market access, innovative events, membership and communications to name a few. PATA Chair Peter… Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resorts and Mayapada Group to double Bali partnership with two new hotels: voco Bali Seminyak and Holiday Inn Express Bali Sunset Road

Partnership expands to four properties by introducing voco hotels to Indonesia and opening second Holiday Inn Express property in Bali Jakarta, Indonesia, 2023-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a two-property agreement with leading Indonesian conglomerate Mayapada Group that doubles the companies’ strategic partnership to four hotels in Bali. The collaboration… Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resorts welcomes InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace and Six Senses Rome to its luxury & lifestyle portfolio in the Italian capital

The new InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace (pictured above) and Six Senses Rome join IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury & lifestyle portfolio to bring an extra touch of luxury to the Italian capital. Rome, Italy, 2023-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts is at the forefront of a resurgence in luxury in the… Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resorts Signs Deal to Open InterContinental Bursa in Turkey in Late 2024

IHG Hotels & Resorts announces InterContinental brand signing in Bursa, Türkiye DENHAM, UK, 2023-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces an exciting new signing for its leading luxury InterContinental Hotels & Resorts brand in Bursa, Türkiye. The 231-key InterContinental Bursa is being developed in… Read the full press release

IHG signs agreement with Shangri-La to develop four new hotels in Nepal, including InterContinental and Hotel Indigo brands

The signing will bring three InterContinental hotels and a Hotel Indigo property across diverse locations in Nepal DENHAM, UK, 2023-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Nepal based Shangri-La Hotel & Resort Group to develop four new hotels in – InterContinental… Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resorts partners with Steps to make hotels in Bangkok disability-inclusion ready

Global hotel company expands commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion by providing roles for neurodivergent community Bangkok, Thailand, 2023-Apr-07 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is proud to announce a landmark partnership with Steps – an organisation that empowers employers to realise the potential of… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways extends partnership with Sydney Swans AFL Club for multi-year term

The World’s Best Airline will remain the team’s Official Airline Partner DOHA, Qatar, 2023-Apr-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has announced it has extended its partnership with Australian Football League (AFL) club, the Sydney Swans. The new agreement means that Qatar Airways will remain Official Airline Partner of the team for a multi-year… Read the full press release

Westin Hotels & Resorts and Abbott World Marathon Majors Team Up to Champion Race Travelers in Multi-Year Partnership

Reinforcing its commitment to wellness, Westin is helping runners take on the world’s most renowned marathons with its refueled Gear Lending program and new, tailored experiences taking place during marathon weekends BETHESDA, MD, 2023-Apr-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Underscoring the brand’s newly reimagined and beloved WestinWORKOUT® Gear Lending program, Westin Hotels & Resorts – part of Marriott… Read the full press release

Hilton and Peloton Expand Partnership to Bring Connected Fitness Experience to New International Markets

McLEAN, Va. & NEW YORK, 2023-Apr-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton (NYSE: HLT) and Peloton Interactive, Inc. (Nasdaq: PTON) are expanding their industry-first partnership to Puerto Rico and three new international markets – Germany, the U.K. and participating properties in Canada – providing guests with an elevated wellness experience, now in approximately 5,400 hotels around the world. Following the original… Read the full press release

Oakland International Airport Partners with Oakland Roots Sports Club in Advertising Program

OAK designated the Official Airport of Oakland Roots SC Oakland, Calif., 2023-Apr-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakland International Airport announced a year-long, multi-media advertising partnership with Oakland Roots Sports Club. The partnership includes the designation of the San Francisco East Bay airport as the Official Airport of Oakland Roots SC. The 2023 season long partnership also… Read the full press release

PATA and Visa complete Informal Workers Programme in Bali to support tourism industry’s overlooked stakeholders

BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2023-Apr-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and Visa are delighted to announce the completion of the Informal Workers Programme in Bali, Indonesia. The programme was created in 2021 as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic to support one of the most important – but often overlooked – stakeholders… Read the full press release

Emirates and United Activate Codeshare Partnership, Expanding Access to U.S. Destinations

Emirates customers to have access to more than 150 U.S. cities through Chicago, Houston and San Francisco while enjoying codeshare benefits for flights on United; expanded domestic U.S. network coverage to complement Emirates’ network of 12 points across the U.S, which the airline operates to from its Dubai-based hub  Enhanced customer offering implemented with the issuance… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels partners with Zooey Deschanel to launch national marketing campaign for simplified hotel booking

Choice Hotels Campaign Seeks to Simplify and De-stress the Booking Process as Research Shows Consumers Can Have Analysis Paralysis Due to a Myriad of Online Booking Options ROCKVILLE, Md., 2023-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) unveiled a multichannel national marketing campaign to help travelers avoid analysis paralysis and book their next… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels partners with Schneider Electric to use AI-assisted technology for sustainability and energy management

Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure™ Resource Advisor to help nearly 6,000 Choice Hotel owners track energy and sustainability data. LOUISVILLE, KY, 2023-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Schneider Electric, the global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and sustainability, has been chosen by Choice Hotels International, one of the largest and most successful lodging franchisors… Read the full press release

UNWTO and AVIAREPS partner to offer destination marketing grants in Europe

Madrid, Spain, 2023-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — UNWTO will work with its Affiliate Member AVIAREPS to offer grants for destination marketing and research services to five countries in Europe. The UNWTO + AVIAREPS Destination Marketing Grant will allow selected Member States to benefit from a range of digital marketing services, to be supplied on… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways partners with Royal Challengers Bangalore in a multi-year deal

Qatar Airways, the World’s Best Airline was unveiled as the Main Principal Partner of the ‘Indian Premier League’ team in a multi-year deal during a special ceremony at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium Fans can now secure Ultimate RCB Fan Packages – inclusive of Qatar Airways return flights, premium hotel options, IPL tickets and exciting experiences… Read the full press release

IATA and AWS launch datathon to boost gender diversity in aviation industry

Geneva, Switzerland, 2023-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) is launching a virtual datathon to stimulate the development of data-based solutions to further the aviation industry’s gender diversity. The datathon builds on the success of IATA’s 25by2025 initiative. “The launch of the 25by2025 initiative… Read the full press release

IHG to Expand Egypt Portfolio with Three New Luxury Hotels

The signing will add three hotels to IHG’s country portfolio across brands including InterContinental, voco and Crowne Plaza Cairo, Egypt, 2023-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Arabella Group to develop three new hotels in Egypt between 2023 and 2026…. Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resorts expands partnership with AWC to open Kimpton Pattaya in Thailand

New-build Kimpton Pattaya grows successful collaboration to 1,250 rooms across six properties and three brands Bangkok, Thailand, 2023-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, is proud to announce Kimpton Pattaya, as an exciting extension of its long-standing partnership with Asset World Corp Public Company Limited or AWC… Read the full press release

ANA Group and IHG Hotels & Resorts strengthen strategic alliance in hotel business operations to raise awareness of ANA Group’s airline network and IHG Hotels & Resorts properties

Strengthens the multifaceted collaboration with one of Japan’s largest airline and hotel networks ANA HOLDINGS and IHG ANA Hotels Group Japan have signed a comprehensive commercial agreement. The agreement will develop the strategic alliance that started in 2006 and strengthen cooperation in various fields, predominantly in sales and marketing. A series of joint campaigns will… Read the full press release

Korean Air and Delta employees team up to repair homes in the Philippines resettlement site

Seoul, South Korea, 2023-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Korean Air and Delta Air Lines employees participated in a home repair project in Calauan, the Philippines, on March 17, 2023. Calauan in Laguna Province is home to a resettlement site project of 650 houses built by Habitat for Humanity for low-income families affected by Typhoon… Read the full press release

Finnair purchases largest ever batch of sustainable aviation fuel to support carbon neutrality goal

Vantaa, Finland, 2023-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Finnair is increasing the use of sustainable aviation fuel as part of its goal to reduce carbon emissions from flying. Finnair has purchased 750 tons of sustainable aviation fuel from its partner Neste for use on flights departing from Helsinki Airport. Finnair’s customers are also involved in… Read the full press release