LONDON, UK, 2022-May-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA has reached an agreement in principle with Boeing for a recommitment to purchase 50 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. The agreement also includes options for an additional 30 aircraft. The 50 aircraft are due to be delivered between 2025 and 2028, at a… Read the full press release
Hotel giant expands country portfolio to 14 hotels across seven brands Singapore, 2022-May-26 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts and partner Marlow Hotels & Resorts today (23 May 2022) announce the signing of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Singapore Novena. With four Holiday Inn Express properties in Clarke Quay, Katong, Orchard Road and… Read the full press release
The boutique luxury brand’s success story continues in partnership with AWC Bangkok, Thailand, 2022-May-26 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, is honoured to announce the signing of Kimpton Hua Hin Resort in collaboration with long-standing partner Asset World Corporation, Thailand’s leading integrated lifestyle real-estate group. Opening in 2024,… Read the full press release
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2022-May-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB) has signed a three-year agreement with Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) to provide hajj charter flights for Malaysian pilgrims. The charter flight service will be managed by umrah and hajj flight provider, AMAL by Malaysia Airlines (AMAL). The signing ceremony was held at… Read the full press release
DENMARK, COPENHAGEN, 2022-May-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (MAY 23, 2022), Royal Caribbean Group and Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping formalized their collaboration by signing a Partnership Agreement. With the agreement, Royal Caribbean Group becomes a Corporate Strategic Partner to the Center, committing to a long-term strategic collaboration and contribution to… Read the full press release
Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2022-May-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International has launched a British Airways charter for guests sailing on Wonder of the Seas this summer, in partnership with Belfast City Airport. Those taking a holiday aboard the world’s largest ship will be offered direct flights from Belfast City to Barcelona from 3rd July until 18th September… Read the full press release
A jobs fair with representation from Manchester Airport and more than a dozen of its on-site partners is to be held at Wythenshawe Forum on Tuesday 24th May Manchester Airport has launched its largest ever recruitment drive as the travel industry rebounds from the pandemic Hundreds of roles available in security alone; other positions also on… Read the full press release
Denham, United Kingdom, 2022-May-13 — /Travel PR News/ — New Zealand has welcomed its first voco branded property today (12 MAY 2022) with the highly anticipated launch of voco Auckland City Centre, a brand new, state-of-the-art hotel in the heart of the City of Sails. A joint partnership between Pro-invest Hotels and IHG Hotels &… Read the full press release
Dubai, UAE, 2022-May-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates today (12 May, 2022) reaffirmed its partnership with Mauritius by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA). The current agreement builds on the existing partnership between the two entities to promote tourism to Mauritius from key markets across the Emirates network…. Read the full press release
Cooperation supports Dubai’s growing SME ecosystem by promoting attractive business environment DUBAI, UAE, 2022-May-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates and Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore joint cooperation and initiatives targeted at attracting more investments into Dubai by supporting new and existing businesses registered or licensed in… Read the full press release
London, UK, 2022-May-12 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet and Neos have announced a partnership to further enhance connections from Italy to some of the most attractive intercontinental destinations. Starting from 16 June, easyJet will provide connecting flights from Catania, Naples and Palermo to Neos’ passengers departing for New York JFK Airport and Santo Domingo… Read the full press release
SINGAPORE, 2022-May-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Global travel platform Agoda, today (May 11, 2022 ) announced its partnership with Visa, the world leader in digital payments, to offer interest-free credit card installments across its booking platform. Agoda will be the first global Online Travel Agency (OTA) to offer this payment option with Visa in… Read the full press release
New agreement includes an expansive codeshare agreement and unparalleled loyalty partnership benefits offering Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways passengers unique rewards and seamless travel across both carriers’ networks Increased travel options and benefits across 35 destinations in Australia for Qatar Airways passengers and to more than 140 destinations worldwide for Virgin Australia passengers DOHA, Qatar,… Read the full press release
Dubai, UAE, 2022-May-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates and Royal Air Maroc have today (10 May 2022) launched a codeshare partnership, providing more travel options and connection choices for customers of both airlines between Dubai and Casablanca, and beyond. Effective later this month, both airlines will place their marketing codes on each other’s flights… Read the full press release
One of the biggest people, process, and product initiatives ever implemented at the airline, the new strategy touches on all aspects of service design, development, and learning, and will empower frontline teams to deliver a consistent experience The Emirates Hospitality principles which underpin the strategy, were created in partnership with the Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne… Read the full press release
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 2022-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Hockey in Australia has found its ‘home away from home’, securing a 2-year partnership agreement with Adina Hotels incorporating flagship national teams, the Kookaburras and Hockeyroos. The agreement sees homegrown hotel brand Adina Hotels become Hockey Australia’s Exclusive Accommodation Partner, supporting teams as they play competitively in… Read the full press release
Berlin, Germany, 2022-May-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Legendary travel brand Orient Express, part of the world-leading Accor group, has signed a partnership agreement with Italian hospitality group Arsenale S.p.A to open the second Orient Express hotel in Italy at the spectacular Palazzo Donà Giovannelli in Venice. The Groups have selected architect and interior designer… Read the full press release
Washington DC, USA, 2022-May-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced the completion of the inaugural class of its Safety Manager Certificate Program, and has opened registration for the second cycle of this comprehensive introductory-level training program. Created by the NBAA Safety Committee in partnership with Advanced Aircrew Academy, Convergent… Read the full press release
Agreement signed for Holiday Inn and Suites Mawson Lakes, with ground broken today IHG and Pelligra Group now have 6 hotels open or signed, with ambitious plans to grow IHG’s fifth hotel in Adelaide, making it one of the city’s leading hotel operators Denham, United Kingdom, 2022-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The growing partnership… Read the full press release
GBTA Canada announces partnership with the Canadian Council for Sustainable Aviation Fuels to advance SAF in Canada Toronto, Canada, 2022-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Sustainability has moved to the front of the agenda for economies, companies and the world at large. It is also a priority for the business travel industry, as revealed in… Read the full press release
Brussels, Belgium, 2022-Apr-30 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, and Qatar Airways Cargo, the world’s leading air cargo carrier, have extended their partnership in Belgium. The multi-year extension of the contract will see dnata continue to deliver a range of cargo handling and road feeder services for… Read the full press release
Australia & New Zealand, 2022-Apr-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport has announced a new partnership between its airport lounges and Luxury Escapes, further strengthening its offering to travellers and airline partners at Australia’s four largest airports. The partnership means international lounge passes will be offered as part of Luxury Escapes’ deals or as an… Read the full press release
Male, Maldives, 2022-Apr-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC / Visit Maldives) partners with Zee Network to conduct a joint marketing campaign targeting the Middle Eastern market. This is a month-long campaign. Under this campaign, advertisements of the Maldives will be broadcast on the two main Zee Network channels… Read the full press release
Choice Privileges loyalty members will soon be able to earn and redeem points at premier family-friendly resort ROCKVILLE, Md., 2022-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, has entered into a strategic agreement with Circus Circus Hotel & Casino, one of Las Vegas’ largest and most popular family-friendly… Read the full press release
CALGARY, AB, 2022-Apr-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Rehabilitation of one of Canada’s busiest runways is set to take off now that The Calgary Airport Authority has selected Altitude Infrastructure Group (AIG), an unincorporated partnership between Colas (via Standard General Inc. and Colas Projects Canada Inc.) and SNC-Lavalin to provide subcontracted professional services for the… Read the full press release
China, 2022-Apr-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Accor in collaboration with Ennismore today (April 20, 2022) announced an unprecedented long-term master franchise agreement with Country Garden’s core alliance enterprise, Funyard Hotels and Resorts. Together with Funyard, one of the top hotel and property developers in China, Accor and Ennismore will introduce the lifestyle brand JO&JOE to China,… Read the full press release
Comprehensive code-share agreement enables seamless travel between seven cities in India and up to 150 destinations on Qatar Airways’ network, via Hamad International – the World’s Best Airport Privilege Club Members will soon earn Avios on all code-share flights operated by IndiGo Doha, Qatar, 2022-Apr-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, the multiple… Read the full press release
DUBLIN, Ireland, 2022-Apr-15 — /Travel PR News/ — This morning (13 Apr), Ryanair announced a 5 year heavy maintenance agreement with Jordan based MRO provider, Joramco, which will see the airline utilising up to 6 heavy maintenance bay slots at its facility in Amman, Jordan. Ryanair’s fleet will grow to over 600 aircraft over the… Read the full press release
New Fund Builds on Existing Partnership and Will Create First-Ever Professorship at the Scott Polar Research Institute Los Angeles, CA, 2022-Apr-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking® (www.viking.com) today (April 14, 2022) announced it has partnered with the University of Cambridge to establish a new Professorship aimed at advancing research in the field of polar environmental… Read the full press release
ACCOR IS ENHANCING ITS LOYALTY PROGRAM ALL–ACCOR LIVE LIMITLESS WITH A NEW RANGE OF EXPERIENCES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FEVER, THE LEADING GLOBAL LIVE-ENTERTAINMENT DISCOVERY PLATFORM. THIS NEW SERVICE, INITIALLY AVAILABLE IN 50 GATEWAY CITIES, WILL SOON BE EXTENDED TO 100 GLOBAL DESTINATIONS. IT WILL PROVIDE MEMBERS – IN THEIR LOCAL CITY OR WHILE TRAVELING –… Read the full press release