The PATA Destination Marketing Forum 2022 attracted 326 delegates from 22 destinations and 10 national tourism organisations

BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2022-Aug-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The PATA Destination Marketing Forum 2022 (PDMF 2022), with the theme “Building Back Sustainably through Cultural Heritage and Community-based Tourism”, officially began on Tuesday, August 2 at the International Convention Center (ICC) in Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand, attracting 326 delegates from 22 destinations and 10 national tourism organisations (NTOs)…. Read the full press release

Qatar Airways increases flights to Berlin

Capital of Germany to benefit from enhanced connectivity to Qatar’s global network of over 150 destinations on 787 aircraft Qatar Airways is the only Skytrax 5 Star airline flying from Berlin with flights via the World’s Best Airport to the most points in the Africa, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, Gulf region and India DOHA,… Read the full press release

Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore, Singapore Airlines And Temasek To Launch sale of Sustainable Aviation Fuel Credits In July 2022

Singapore, 2022-Jun-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), Singapore Airlines (SIA), and Temasek will launch the sale of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) credits in July 2022. The sale of the SAF credits is part of a CAAS-SIA-Temasek pilot announced in November 2021 to advance the use of SAF in… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean opens bookings on cruises from Singapore to Malaysia

Holidaymakers can Sail to Destinations for the First Time in Two Years, Starting with Malaysia on 30th June SINGAPORE, 2022-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Holidaymakers can now set their sights on adventures beyond the shores of Singapore with Royal Caribbean International. Cruises to somewhere are making a long-awaited comeback in Singapore when Spectrum of the Seas begins cruising to popular destinations in Malaysia as… Read the full press release

HOLIDAY INN SINGAPORE ATRIUM APPOINTS NEW GENERAL MANAGER

SINGAPORE, 2022-Jun-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium, a 512-room hotel with halal and award-winning dining options in Singapore’s Tiong Bahru district, has appointed Michiel de Kleer as General Manager. Michiel is a Dutch national and grew up across Europe, The Caribbean and South America. He started his career in hospitality as… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines unveils all-new SilverKris and KrisFlyer Gold lounges at Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 3

Singapore, 2022-May-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines (SIA) today (30 May 2022) unveiled its all-new flagship SilverKris and KrisFlyer Gold lounges at Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 3, following a S$50 million re-design, upgrade, and expansion project. This will further enhance the on-ground customer experience at the Airline’s main hub, and comes as the… Read the full press release

The Oriental Club at Mandarin Oriental, Singapore set to reopen on 1 June with renewed experiences

Singapore, 2022-May-26 — /Travel PR News/ — A private lounge for guests, The Oriental Club at Mandarin Oriental, Singapore is set to reopen on 1 June with renewed experiences. Retreat into the comfort of exquisitely designed club rooms and suites and enjoy a host of privileges including all-day culinary indulgences, topped off with unlimited servings of Champagne, wines and more. Club… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways and Malaysia Airlines expand codeshare partnership

Passengers will benefit from seamless connections and superior inflight service to 96 combined destinations around the world DOHA, Qatar, 2022-May-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways and Malaysia Airlines unveil the roadmap outlining the next phase of their strategic partnership, following Malaysia Airlines’ announcement to launch a non-stop service from Kuala Lumpur to Doha… Read the full press release

Adina Hotels sponsors Australian Hockey teams Kookaburras and Hockeyroos

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

Changi Airport holds first in-person Changi Airlines Awards after a two-year hiatus

SINGAPORE, 2022-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — In a resounding vote of confidence for Changi air hub’s recovery, more than 120 representatives from 71 airlines spanning 36 countries converged in Singapore for the annual Changi Airlines Awards (樟宜航空大奖) after a two-year hiatus. The high-signature event, which celebrates the year’s achievements and recognises airline partners’ contributions… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean International’s Spectrum of the Seas arrives in Singapore

Asia’s Most Innovative, Action-Packed Ship’s First Season in Singapore Extended through April 2023 Singapore, 2022-Apr-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Singaporeans can set their sights on adventure with the arrival of Royal Caribbean International’s Spectrum of the Seas. In celebration of Asia’s most innovative, action-packed ship calling Singapore home, the cruise line has extended Spectrum’s first season in the region… Read the full press release

Emirates resumes services to Bali, London Stansted, Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires

The airline has announced it will resume passenger services to Bali (1 May), London Stansted (1 August), Rio de Janeiro (2 November), and Buenos Aires (2 November). Emirates has also ramped up passenger services to Nigeria, Mauritius and Singapore to serve market demand. Dubai, UAE, 2022-Apr-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has announced it will ramp… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Singapore welcomes new Hotel Manager, Tobias Emmer

Singapore, 2022-Apr-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Tobias Emmer has been appointed Hotel Manager, Four Seasons Hotel Singapore. Thrust into the heart of the Garden City that pulsates with dynamic energy, Tobias embraces his new home with open arms as he brings with him the unique professional experience that spans city and resort properties, giving him a flair… Read the full press release

Finavia airports offers more than 130 destinations in Europe, America and Asia this summer

Vantaa, Finland, 2022-Apr-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Flights are resuming at both Helsinki Airport and regional airports after the pandemic. In the summer, there will be direct flights from Finavia airports to more than 130 destinations. “There will be new destinations for the summer, as well as flights to familiar cities and beaches in… Read the full press release

KLM expands capacity on European routes to 16 million seats in total

Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2022-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — With direct flights to 167 destinations, KLM is ready for summer. Between 27 March and 29 October, KLM will fly to 96 European and 71 intercontinental destinations, offering excellent choice for business and leisure travellers alike. Europe: increased capacity Demand for air travel is increasing as Covid-19… Read the full press release

DHL Express announces Crew and Maintenance agreement with Singapore Airlines

Singapore, 2022-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — DHL Express, the world’s leading international express services provider, has entered into a Crew and Maintenance agreement (CM) with Singapore Airlines (SIA) to deploy five Boeing 777 freighters. This agreement marks a further step in DHL Express’ expansion of its intercontinental air network to meet customer demand in… Read the full press release

Sophia Kang appointed Head Bartender at One-Ninety Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore

Singapore, 2022-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Born and raised in Incheon, Korea, Sophia Kang was introduced to the vibrant bar scene as part of Manhattan’s pre-opening team back in 2014 at Regent Singapore (formerly a Four Seasons hotel). Having worked her way up from a service staff to the first and only female bartender in the World’s… Read the full press release

Finnair suspends flights in Russian airspace for one week

Vantaa, Finland, 2022-Mar-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Finnair joins many other European airlines and suspends its flights in Russian airspace for one week. With this action, Finnair prepares for the possible upcoming regulatory changes. Finnair cancels its passenger and/or cargo flights to Seoul, Osaka, Tokyo, Shanghai and Guangzhou in Asia and to Moscow and… Read the full press release

Swissport to provide airport ground services and air cargo handling for Philippines’ Cebu Pacific in Osaka (KIX) and Fukuoka (FUK)

Tokyo, Japan, 2022-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — With recent contract wins in Osaka (KIX) and Fukuoka (FUK), Swissport now supports Cebu Pacific, the Philippines’ leading low-cost airline, in an exclusive partnership at all Japanese stations. Swissport has been providing airport ground services and air cargo handling for Cebu Pacific in Japan since 2014. With… Read the full press release

Qantas welcomes back first international tourists in almost two years

Sydney, Australia, 2022-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas flights from eight overseas destinations are touching down in Australia today (21ST FEBRUARY 2022), bringing the first international tourists in almost two years and an eagerly anticipated boost for the country’s tourism industry. The Qantas Group will fly more than 14,000 passengers into Australia this week… Read the full press release

Award winning bartenders from Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts in the Asia Pacific region team up to present a curated menu of special cocktails

Poured by Four Seasons sees award winning bartenders from Four Seasons hotels in Singapore, Tokyo, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Seoul and Hong Kong present a curated menu of special cocktails from February 17 to March 3 at BKK Social Club Bangkok, Thailand, 2022-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Bartenders from Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts in the… Read the full press release

Tourism Australia encourages travellers to book their next big holiday to Australia with Don’t Go Small. Go Australia campaign

Tourism Australia is launching a new campaign internationally to encourage travellers to book their next big holiday to Australia, with international borders re-opening to all fully vaccinated tourists and other visitors from 21 February 2022. Sydney, Australia, 2022-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Don’t Go Small. Go Australia is a $40 million campaign being rolled out… Read the full press release

dnata receives IATA’s CEIV Pharma and CEIV Live Animal certifications in Brussels at its facilities in Brussels Airport

Brussels, Belgium, 2022-Jan-25 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has been certified by the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) for its industry-leading pharma and live animal handling processes at its cargo facilities and the Animal Care & Inspection Centre at Brussels Airport (BRU). Stef Vanbinst, Managing Director of… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines and the National University of Singapore team up to accelerate digital transformation of Singapore’s aviation sector

S$45 million research facility to develop cutting-edge solutions in traveller-centric digital services, revenue management, security and safety in air travel, and organisational effectiveness and workplace productivity Singapore, 2022-Jan-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines (SIA) and the National University of Singapore (NUS) today (10 January 2022) launched a new digital aviation corporate laboratory, which… Read the full press release

dnata launches mobile disinfection service in Singapore

Singapore, 2021-Dec-20 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, continues to enhance its offering to ensure the safety and wellbeing of travellers and communities. The company has launched a mobile disinfection service in Singapore to help companies further improve safety across their operations, taking advantage of the latest sanitisation technologies. dnata has… Read the full press release

British Airways and Qatar Airways to further extend their Joint Business

Carriers today announce that they have plans to further extend their Joint Business to offer customers a greater choice of destinations and routing options News follows British Airways’ return to Doha, with its first flight from Gatwick since the start of the pandemic This winter, the two airlines are operating up to six daily flights… Read the full press release

Qantas launches direct flights from Australia to Rome starting June 2022

Sydney, Australia, 2021-Dec-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas will reignite its love affair with Rome, adding direct flights from Australia to the eternal city from the middle of next year. From 22 June 2022, Qantas will operate the only direct service between Australia and continental Europe, flying three return Sydney-Perth-Rome flights per week to… Read the full press release

Malaysia Airlines starts flights between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore

KLIA, 2021-Dec-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Malaysia Airlines celebrated its inaugural Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) flight between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore with a send-off and welcome event held at KL International Airport (KLIA), today. Secretary General of Ministry of Transport Malaysia, Datuk Isham Ishak and delegates from the ministry were amongst the passengers who… Read the full press release

Malaysia Airlines expands codeshare arrangements with Singapore Airlines

Singapore, 2021-Nov-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Malaysia Airlines and Singapore Airlines (SIA) today (18 November 2021) announced that they will reactivate their codeshare arrangement between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, and expand it to include 15 domestic points in Malaysia, seven destinations in Europe, and two cities in South Africa. This follows the announcement that… Read the full press release

StatusMatch.com lancia ufficialmente il suo nuovo programma di fedeltà che conferirà ai viaggiatori italiani premium i vantaggi dello status Gold con Emirates

ROMA, 2021-Nov-18 — /Travel PR News/ — StatusMatch.com ha iniziato una collaborazione con Emirates per lanciare una nuova iniziativa che offre ai viaggiatori italiani tutti i vantaggi dello status Gold durante il loro volo. Da oggi, i viaggiatori abituali in possesso di uno status premium idoneo con alcune delle principali compagnie aeree operanti in Italia possono richiedere… Read the full press release