Hyatt Enhances Its Inclusive Collection with the Launch of Dreams Madeira Resort, Spa & Marina

The 366-room family-friendly all-inclusive resort, located on the exclusive island of Madeira, marks the expansion of Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection into Portugal (IN SHORT) Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of Dreams Madeira Resort, Spa & Marina, marking its Inclusive Collection’s debut in Portugal. This family-friendly all-inclusive resort features 366 bungalow-style rooms and is strategically… Read the full press release

Hilton Expands Presence in Portugal with Three New Hotels

Canopy by Hilton Vilamoura Marina, Santo André Beach Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton and DoubleTree by Hilton Lisbon Airport will join Hilton’s rapidly growing Southern European portfolio. (IN SHORT) Hilton is set to open three new hotels in Portugal under the Canopy by Hilton, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, and DoubleTree by Hilton brands by 2026…. Read the full press release

Preferred Hotels & Resorts Welcomes 30 New Member Properties Globally

(IN SHORT) Preferred Hotels & Resorts has added 30 new member properties to its global portfolio between April and June 2024. These new additions include a variety of unique hotels, such as a historic villa in Italy, a boutique resort in Mexico, and urban retreats in Atlanta and San Francisco. Each property offers personalized and… Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resorts Expands Luxury Portfolio with Nine New Signings Across Portugal

Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts and Holiday Inn Express lead bumper list of signings (IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts, a global hospitality leader, announces the signing of nine hotels across Portugal, collectively adding 976 rooms to the country’s growing pipeline. These signings encompass two brand collections, luxury, and lifestyle, with notable additions including Kimpton… Read the full press release

A journey to Algarve: Portugal’s Southern Coast

Algarve, 2024-May-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The Algarve, Portugal’s southernmost region, is a haven for beach lovers, sun seekers, and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Renowned for its breathtaking coastline that features golden beaches, crystal-clear waters, and dramatic cliffs, making it one of the best places to visit in Portugal, the Algarve offers a picturesque setting… Read the full press release

TAP Launches Early Black Friday Deals on Flights to Various Destinations

(IN SHORT) TAP, the Portuguese national airline, is kicking off Black Friday promotions earlier this year, offering round-trip flights starting at 49 euros to its destinations in Portugal, Europe, Brazil, the United States, Canada, Mexico, Venezuela, and Africa. Business class travelers can also enjoy discounts, with prices starting at 319 euros. These promotional tickets are… Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resorts Expands Kimpton Brand to Portugal with Kimpton Algarve São Rafael Atlántico

Denham, UK, 2023-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, premiers its Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants brand in Portugal, with the signing of Kimpton Algarve São Rafael Atlántico. This addition reinforces the strength of the Kimpton brand as part of IHG’s Luxury & Lifestyle offering in… Read the full press release

TUI Group Expands Tech Capabilities with New ‘Digital Hub Porto’ in Portugal

Delivery and quality of new digital products and services are key for transformation into global digital travel and leisure platform company Strong TUI footprint in Portugal expanded: popular holiday destination and digital innovation centre Future of tourism in focus: TUI Group’s work on mobile app, payments and artificial intelligence supported and driven by teams in… Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resorts Debuts Vignette Collection in Europe with Casa da Companhia in Porto, Portugal

DENHAM, UK, 2023-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts announces the first Vignette Collection hotel in Europe as Casa da Companhia opens in the centre of Porto, Portugal. Vignette Collection, the newest brand in IHG’s fast-growing luxury and lifestyle portfolio, is a family of distinct luxury hotels connected by a shared vision that travel can benefit local… Read the full press release

easyJet offers 250,000 seats under £30 as part of its Pay Day Sale

250,000 seats under £30 are now on sale across easyJet flights from the UK between 1 February and 30 September 2023, with fares available from just £15.99* Discounted fares across easyJet’s network spanning Europe, North Africa and the Middle East are now available to book until 2 February 2023 at easyJet.com and via the mobile… Read the full press release

Leeds Bradford Airport announces record number of destinations available for 2023 and 2024

Record-breaking number of destinations at LBA Leeds, UK, 2023-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) has announced that a record-breaking number of destinations are now available to book for 2023 and 2024. For the first time in its history, LBA will feature 80 destinations across year-round and regular seasonal charters throughout the… Read the full press release

TUI honours its travel industry partners in the Lapland by naming its new Boeing 737-8 airplane Rovaniemi

This winter season, nearly 50,000 holidaymakers will fly with TUI to explore Finland’s wintery North TUI Group CEO Sebastian Ebel: “We continue on our journey of becoming Europe’s most fuel-efficient airline” Naming ceremony was held at Rovaniemi airport with Santa Claus Rovaniemi is one of TUI’s most popular winter holiday destinations Berlin, Germany, 2022-Dec-07 —… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport welcomes Ryanair’s twice weekly services to Naples and Porto starting Summer ‘23

Shannon, Ireland, 2022-Nov-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Two new Mediterranean services have been secured by Shannon Airport to Naples and Porto with Ryanair. The two exciting new destinations to Naples in Italy, and Porto in Portugal, will begin operating from Shannon in Summer ‘23. The new twice weekly services will run on Wednesdays and Sundays for… Read the full press release

Doncaster Sheffield Airport welcomes TUI’s Summer 22 schedule with two new summer destinations to Faro (Portugal) and Hurghada (Egypt)

Doncaster, England, 2022-Jul-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) and TUI, the world’s leading tourism business, reveal their ambitious bounce-back plan with more seats on sale than ever before. With two new Summer destinations also on offer, there’s even more choice for passengers from Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire. Yorkshire’s award-winning airport already… Read the full press release

easyJet becomes Lisbon’s #2 airline at Lisbon airport with the assignment of 18 new slots at Lisbon

London, UK, 2022-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, welcomes the European Commission’s decision to assign 18 slots at Lisbon airport, formerly owned by TAP, to easyJet. As a result, easyJet will become Lisbon’s #2 airline at Lisbon airport. The decision means that easyJet will be able to offer a wider choice… Read the full press release

W Hotels Worldwide announces the opening of W Algarve, Portugal

W Algarve Marks the Brand’s Portuguese Debut, Giving Sunseekers a New Reason to Visit the Region with Energetic Beats and Striking Flavours BETHESDA, MD, 2022-Jun-05 — /Travel PR News/ — W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today (JUNE 1, 2022) announces the highly anticipated opening of W Algarve…. Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resorts announces signing of Casa da Companhia in Porto, Portugal, joining its Vignette Collection in late 2022

Denham, United Kingdom, 2022-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, has announced the signing of its latest Luxury and Lifestyle hotel, Casa da Companhia in Porto, Portugal. The newest addition to the company’s youngest brand, Vignette Collection, is set to open in late 2022. In August 2021, Vignette… Read the full press release

Gatwick Airport welcomes news that UK passengers to Portugal now have option to use e-gates at the border

London, UK, 2022-Apr-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick Airport – which has more flights to Portugal than any UK airport – welcomes news that British travellers to Portugal can now use electronic e-gates at the border to help make entry into the country quicker and smoother. Lisbon, Faro, Porto and Funchal (Madeira Island) airport… Read the full press release

TAP pays tribute to one of the most important Portuguese musician by naming its Airbus A321LR Zeca Afonso

Lisbon, Portugal, 2022-Apr-28 — /Travel PR News/ — TAP gave the name of Zeca Afonso to one of its Airbus A321LR, in a tribute to one of the most important Portuguese poets, composers and performers of music and an emblematic figure of the beginning of a new era in Portugal. The musician is one of… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways invites football fans to secure all-inclusive travel packages for The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

With a successful Final Draw complete and groups set, fans are invited to secure their all-inclusive travel packages from Qatar Airways, the Official Airline Partner of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ As Qatar Airways optimises its network to ensure fans can attend the FIFA World Cup™, the airline offers 5,000 bonus Avios to all… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways hosts Inaugural Influencer Cup in Doha

Inaugural tournament was hosted at Stadium 974 from 28 to 29 March A nostalgic reunion of Qatar Legacy Ambassadors and FIFA Legends featured the likes of Cafu, Tim Cahill, and Marcel Desailly DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — With excitement building ahead of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, renowned international social media… Read the full press release

easyJet announces brand new, twice-weekly service to Faro in Portugal, its 8th route from Birmingham

easyJet is celebrating flying over three million passengers to and from Birmingham with a flight giveaway for a pair of lucky travellers The airline has also launched a new route from Birmingham to Faro in Portugal with first flights taking off from 1 May 2022 and seats on sale Thursday 17th March from £24.99* New… Read the full press release

easyJet offers 90,000 extra seats on sale to some of Europe’s most popular destinations this summer

90,000 additional seats are now on sale from the UK to some of Europe’s most popular ski and beach destinations Brits looking for a last chance Easter ski break can take advantage of more seats now available to Geneva, Innsbruck, and Salzburg Flights are now available to book at easyJet.com and via the mobile app… Read the full press release

TAP launches new Funchal-Lisbon Air Shuttle service from 28 March

Seven flights a day as of March 28 More flights, great flexibility and extra comfort in the connections between Madeira and mainland Portugal Launch promotion with roundtrip flights for 59 euros Lisbon, Portugal, 2022-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — TAP launches today (14/02/22) the new Funchal – Lisbon Air Shuttle service, which already offers five… Read the full press release

easyJet and easyJet holidays reveal best deals across its network for a test-free trip

Double-jabbed Brits can now jet off without any Covid tests for the first time in over a year Hundreds of thousands of travellers are jetting off over the half-term period with ski, city and beach breaks all proving popular easyJet is operating more seats to European test-free destinations from the UK than any other airline… Read the full press release

Aer Lingus extends January Seat Sale

The Aer Lingus January Seat Sale is extended until midnight 24th January Dublin, Ireland, 2022-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Aer Lingus has today (17 January 2022) announced an extension of its January Seat Sale as a result of the encouraging increase in demand from consumers to fly following the recent easing of travel restrictions…. Read the full press release

CURA Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon awarded a Michelin star

Lisbon, Portugal, 2021-Dec-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The prestigious Michelin Guide for Spain and Portugal 2022 awarded a Michelin star (“High quality cooking, worth a stop”) to CURA Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon, headed by Chef Pedro Pena Bastos. “It is with great enthusiasm that we announce that CURA Restaurant has been awarded one Michelin… Read the full press release

IHG® Hotels & Resorts announces first European Vignette Collection signings through our partnership with JJW Hotels & Resorts

Luxury & Lifestyle growth story continues with landmark agreement across multiple markets Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Dec-09 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, is proud to announce the European debut of its new luxury collection brand Vignette™ Collection in a landmark multi-property deal. In partnership with… Read the full press release

Ryanair opens its fifth base in Portugal

2 Based Aircraft, $200m Investment, 10 New Routes, 60 New Jobs DUBLIN, Ireland, 2021-Nov-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s largest and greenest airline, today (23rd Nov) announced the opening of its fifth base in Portugal with 2 new based aircraft, representing an investment of $200m alongside the introduction of 10 new routes – connecting… Read the full press release

Hilton announces the opening of Hilton Porto Gaia in Portugal

Hilton Porto Gaia occupies a renovated former port warehouse in Vila Nova de Gaia VILA NOVA DE GAIA, Portugal, 2021-Sep-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today (September 21, 2021) celebrates the opening of Hilton Porto Gaia, located in Vila Nova de Gaia. The 194-room former port warehouse is the latest addition to the… Read the full press release