IHG Hotels & Resorts announces renewal of its partnership with the PGA of Australia

IHG extends its partnership with the PGA of Australia DENHAM, UK, 2022-Nov-17 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality groups, has announced the renewal of its partnership with the PGA of Australia which sees IHG continue as Major Partner of the PGA of Australia, the Official Partner… Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resorts announces Dinso Resort Phuket, Vignette Collection opening in mid-2023

Luxury & Lifestyle brand accelerates growth with Dinso Resort Co., Ltd collaboration Bangkok, Thailand, 2022-Nov-17 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is proud to announce that its Luxury & Lifestyle collection brand, Vignette Collection, will come to the famed beach destination of Patong in partnership with… Read the full press release

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority welcomes Metrorail to Dulles International Airport

Opening of Dulles Metrorail Station Connects Passengers to Regional Transit Network Including Direct Train Service to Downtown Washington, D.C. Washington DC, USA, 2022-Nov-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority officially welcomed Metrorail to Dulles International Airport on Tuesday, marking the completion of a major two-phase Silver Line construction project to extend… Read the full press release

Hilton partners with Proof Creative to reimagine the beverage experience across Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts Peacock Alley locations around the world

MCLEAN, Va., 2022-Nov-17 — /Travel PR News/ — With a focus on innovating and evolving for tomorrow’s traveler, Hilton, a global leader in hospitality, today (November 16, 2022) announced a partnership with Proof & Company’s award-winning bar and beverage consultancy arm, Proof Creative, to reimagine the beverage experience across Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts Peacock… Read the full press release

General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs and Emirates approve biometric data usage to improve airport experience

Dubai, UAE, 2022-Nov-16 — /Travel PR News/ — In collaboration with the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai (GDRFA), Emirates airline is now offering international travellers the opportunity to speed up their airport experience by consenting to the use of biometric data. The agreement was signed by His Excellency Lieutenant General Mohamed Ahmed… Read the full press release

Radisson Hotel Group further expands in India with the launch of its new midscale brand, Park Inn & Suites by Radisson

New Delhi, India, 2022-Nov-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group has today (10 November 2022) announced that it is embarking on an exciting new era of hospitality in India, that drives the accelerated growth of its portfolio in the country through the launch of its new midscale brand, Park Inn & Suites by… Read the full press release

Emirates announces codeshare partnership with Gulf Air

Partnership offers Gulf Air customers with global connections across Europe, Africa, South America and the Far East with one convenient stop in Dubai The partnership is a significant milestone towards the growing relationship between Emirates and Gulf Air Manama, Bahrain, 2022-Nov-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates and Gulf Air have today (9 November 2022)… Read the full press release

Four Seasons and Johns Hopkins Medicine International expanding partnership

Developed as a pandemic response program in spring 2020, Four Seasons enhanced health and safety program, Lead With Care, now proactively guides health, safety and security operations for employees, guests and residents around the world Toronto, Canada, 2022-Nov-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons and Johns Hopkins Medicine International have announced that they are expanding the collaboration that began in… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels and Noble Investment Group to develop nine WoodSpring Suites hotels in Georgia and South Carolina

Preeminent extended-stay brand to add properties in Georgia and South Carolina ROCKVILLE, Md., 2022-Nov-11 — /Travel PR News/ — During the third quarter, Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) signed an agreement with Noble Investment Group (Noble) to develop nine WoodSpring Suites hotels in Georgia and South Carolina over the next two years, signaling increased institutional interest in the largest economy extended-stay brand in the… Read the full press release

Virgin Australia code returns on Singapore Airlines flights

Singapore, 2022-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Longstanding alliance partners, Virgin Australia and Singapore Airlines, have resumed the sale of Virgin Australia codeshare flights to a host of destinations on Singapore Airlines’ global network. Effective immediately, the announcement sees customers able to book directly on virginaustralia.com for seamless travel between Australia, Asia, Africa, Europe, and beyond. The… Read the full press release

New partnership enables British Airways Executive Club Members collect Avios through the Uber App

London, UK, 2022-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Uber users will soon be able to collect Avios on every journey they take by car, coach or train booked via the Uber app, by simply linking their British Airways Executive Club and Uber accounts. From later this month, Members of the airline’s loyalty programme will be… Read the full press release

IHG® Hotels & Resorts to open InterContinental Al Khobar Dana Bay in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

The signing aligns with IHG’s expansion strategy in KSA DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2022-Nov-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Reaffirming its commitment to the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies in the world, has signed a Management Agreement with Dana Bay Tourism Company to open InterContinental Al Khobar… Read the full press release

IHG® Hotels & Resorts to rebrand three properties across Tanzania and Kenya

AFRICA, 2022-Nov-03 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® Hotels & Resorts has signed franchise agreements to rebrand three properties across Tanzania and Kenya to join the IHG portfolio of brands. The move sees IHG Hotels & Resorts swiftly expand its presence across Africa as the continent’s profile continues to grow. Holiday Inn Nairobi Two Rivers Mall and The Fairview… Read the full press release

Emirates and IATA jointly held workshop on pilot training and flight safety

DUBAI, UAE, 2022-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — An aircraft flight deck can be a complex, challenging and high-threat environment that requires pilots to have intense focus and the ability to react and take informed decisions with agility, aided by technology. As demand for air travel increases phenomenally and airlines expand their operations, pilot training is… Read the full press release

Emirates and Air Canada launch codeshare cooperation

Emirates and Air Canada customers will have access to 46 points across North America, Asia, the Middle East and Africa Frequent flyer members of Skywards and Aeroplan will soon be able to earn and redeem points or miles when flying with both airlines Enhanced customer offering implemented with the issuance of a single ticket and baggage transfers through to… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways and the United Rugby Championship partner to raise awareness of breast cancer

From pink kits to fan content, together the URC and Qatar Airways support breast cancer awareness DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways and the United Rugby Championship (URC), one of the three major rugby leagues in Europe, teamed up this past weekend to raise awareness of breast cancer during the URC games… Read the full press release

Qantas and Neil Perry celebrate silver anniversary partnership by bringing back most popular inflight and lounge menu items from the past 25 years

Sydney, Australia, 2022-Nov-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas will reintroduce a selection of the most popular inflight and lounge menu items from the past 25 years in celebration of its silver anniversary partnership with Australian chef Neil Perry. Perry first signed on as Director of Food, Beverage and Service with Qantas Airways in 1997,… Read the full press release

O’Hare Noise Compatibility Commission marks 25 years of serving their neighboring residents

The celebration was held in a hangar at O’Hare with ONCC members, Chicago Department of Aviation staff and elected officials Chicago, IL, 2022-Nov-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The O’Hare Noise Compatibility Commission (ONCC) and the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) hosted a celebration today (10/26/2022) marking the 25th anniversary of the commission, an international… Read the full press release

British Airways offers customers more sustainable travel choices with the introduction of new CO2llaborate programme in partnership with climate tech company CHOOOSE

Customers can calculate their estimated impact on the environment and choose to purchase sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to reduce their emissions, or purchase carbon offsets from certified climate projects British Airways’ corporate customers can now access a dedicated climate programme for companies to measure, reduce and manage the carbon emissions associated with business flying New… Read the full press release

Marriott Bonvoy® introduces travelers to the design visionaries behind some of world’s most remarkable hotels with the launch of Travel by Design

Leader of extraordinary experiences shares inspiration behind some of the world’s best designed hotels BETHESDA, MD, 2022-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott Bonvoy® – Marriott International’s extraordinary portfolio of 30 hotel brands, award-winning loyalty program, and endless experiences – today (OCTOBER 26, 2022) announced the launch of Travel by Design, an integrated content platform showcasing… Read the full press release

Air Canada and CAE to double the Captain Judy Cameron scholarships for Canadian women in flight training

Eight scholarships will be awarded to young Canadian women studying to become commercial pilots or maintenance engineers Four aspiring commercial pilots to become CAE Women in Flight – Air Canada ambassadors Scholarship applications open Nov. 1 here MONTREAL, CANADA, 2022-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada and CAE today (Oct. 25, 2022) announced the two Montreal-based… Read the full press release

Air France-KLM announces long-term purchase agreements with SAF providers Neste and DG Fuels

Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2022-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Air France-KLM today (25 October 2022) announced two major, long-term purchase agreements for a total of 1.6 million tonnes of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The agreements are binding and will apply for several years in partnership with SAF providers Neste and DG Fuels. This marks an important step… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines expands pipeline of qualified pilots through partnership with CAE

MIRAMAR, Fla., 2022-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) and CAE (NYSE: CAE) today (Oct. 24, 2022) announced the launch of the Spirit Wings Pilot Pathway program that aims to expand the carrier’s pipeline of highly skilled, professional pilots. The program, located at CAE’s flight academy in Phoenix, Arizona, will put graduates on the fast track… Read the full press release

VisitScotland’s ‘Great Days Out in Scotland’ campaign promotes discounted tickets to boost winter tourism in Scotland

Stirling Castle is one of many visitor attractions and activity providers offering ticket incentives to boost winter tourism in Scotland. Please credit VisitScotland/ Kenny Lam EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2022-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — A new campaign is set to encourage people across Scotland to experience a day out across the country this autumn and winter…. Read the full press release

AHLA and Sustainable Hospitality Alliance to drive advanced ESG efforts within hotel and hospitality industry

AHLA, the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance and their member brands continue to lead efforts in the hospitality sector that benefit both people and the planet WASHINGTON DC, 2022-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (the Alliance) have announced a new strategic partnership between the two organizations to drive advanced… Read the full press release

Edmonton International Airport joins the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network

YEG to launch the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program to increase accessibility, awareness and compassion for people with invisible disabilities Edmonton, AB, 2022-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Edmonton International Airport (YEG) strives to create an accessible and welcoming environment for everyone. As part of this commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, YEG has partnered with Hidden… Read the full press release

flydubai becomes the regional partner for the Argentina national team La Albiceleste

Dubai, UAE, 2022-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The Argentine Football Association (AFA) and Dubai-based airline flydubai, announced today (19-Oct-2022) a regional partnership. The agreement will see both partners collaborate on marketing and branding opportunities across their channels for the next four months. The Argentina national team, known as La Albiceleste, participated in five World… Read the full press release

Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore and EASA team up on urban air mobility

Agreement seeks to achieve common goal of promoting urban air mobility, such as air taxis, through establishing standards for the certification and operation of electric aircraft SINGAPORE/COLOGNE, 2022-Oct-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)… Read the full press release

Christchurch and Hamburg Airports to build infrastructure for green hydrogen use in aviation

Christchurch, New Zealand, 2022-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Though 18,500 kilometres apart, the two airports have just signed a partnership to work on infrastructure for the use of green hydrogen in aviation. Christchurch Airport Chief Executive Malcolm Johns says the two airports have been meeting monthly online for some time, discussing and progressing their… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Nashville unveils Suite Sounds stay package for an authentic Nashville songwriters experiences

Opening this fall, the Hotel launches partnership with Nashville-based Songwriter City, crafting intimate performances infused with songwriter storytelling that offer an authentically Nashville experience like no other Nashville, USA, 2022-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Nashville, the highly anticipated luxury hotel opening in the heart of Music City, announces a… Read the full press release