Fushifaru Maldives Wins 2023 Booking.com Traveller Review Award for Fourth Time

MALE, MALDIVES, 2023-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Fushifaru Maldives, a boutique Resort in Lhaviyani Atoll, celebrates winning the 2023 Booking.com Traveller Review Award, this is the fourth win of this prestigious, global award. This award is a symbol of all the times Fushifaru has gone above and beyond to create special experiences and lasting… Read the full press release

Oman Air to Introduce First Freighter by End of 2023 as Cargo Business Booms

Oman Air Cargo Highlights Oman’s Logistics Capabilities to Major International Air Freight Partners Oman Air to introduce freighter aircraft The airline will also increase cargo capacity to high-value destinations New cargo destinations to be launched this year During 2022, Oman Air Cargo: o   Increased cargo volumes by 36% o   Increased revenue by 44% Muscat, Oman, 2023-Feb-15 — /Travel PR… Read the full press release

Lufthansa Group Launches World’s First “Green Fares” for Sustainable Flying

With one click: More climate-friendly flying by using Sustainable Aviation Fuels and contributing to high-quality climate protection projects New fare available from February 15, 2023 for flights throughout Europe and North Africa Successful test run shows growing interest in sustainable travel Cologne, Germany, 2023-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Lufthansa Group is further expanding… Read the full press release

The Peninsula Hotels Launches “Hope for Türkiye” Global Fundraising Initiative for Earthquake Victims in Turkey

Hong Kong, 2023-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — On Monday, 6 February 2023, two earthquakes, measuring a magnitude of 7.8 and 7.5 hit the south-eastern region of Türkiye, resulting in catastrophic death and destruction. In 2011 with the Great East Japan earthquake and tsunami, and in 2013 with the aftermath of Super Typhoon Yolanda/Haiyan in… Read the full press release

Preferred Hotels & Resorts Welcomes Six New Best-in-Class Member Properties Across the Globe for 2023 and Beyond, Including an Italian Wellness Retreat and a 17th Century Irish Manor Estate.

World’s largest independent hotel brand continues to strengthen its global portfolio  NEW YORK, NEW YORK, 2023-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the largest, global independent hotel brand representing more than 650 hotels, resorts, and residences across 80 countries, is excited to welcome six best-in-class new member properties to its global portfolio between… Read the full press release

Finavia Celebrates Milestones: 80 Years of Ivalo Airport and 70 Years of Oulu Airport

Vantaa, Finland, 2023-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — This year, Finavia celebrates the major anniversaries of two of its airports. Ivalo and Oulu airports will celebrate their 80th and 70th anniversaries, respectively. “The airports of Oulu and Ivalo have served passengers and airlines for decades and have developed into important hubs for tourism and business…. Read the full press release

Airbnb.org Provides Free Temporary Housing for Displaced Earthquake Survivors and First Responders in Turkey and Syria

Airbnb.org is working with non-profit organizations and government entities to offer free, temporary housing to survivors of the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria, and to relief workers. San Francisco, CA, 2023-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Airbnb.org announced it will offer free temporary housing to people displaced by the recent earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria,… Read the full press release

AirAsia relaunches seven China destinations for 2023, with plans to increase frequency and strengthen connectivity

Sepang, Malaysia, 2023-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — As AirAsia returns to service stronger than ever post-pandemic, the airline is set to fly even higher with the relaunch of seven international destinations in China. AirAsia Malaysia (AK) is set to restart four China destinations from two hubs – Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu to Macao,… Read the full press release

IKHLAS Com Travel & Umrah partners with Dar Al Eiman to enhance comfort and peace of mind for Umrah travellers

MAKKAH, SAUDI ARABIA, 2023-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Ikhlas Com Travel & Umrah Sdn Bhd (IKHLAS), Capital A’s Muslim-friendly travel and lifestyle platform offering affordable Umrah packages and direct AirAsia X flights to Jeddah, has entered into a strategic partnership with Dar Al Eiman Investment Co (Dar Al Eiman) to strengthen its positioning in… Read the full press release

Fiji Airways introduces new Fly Your Way concept for more flexible and personalised travel options

National carrier introduces branded fare concept for Customer choice and flexibility Nadi, Fiji, 2023-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Guests flying with Fiji Airways will have more flexibility and choice with the introduction of an unbundled economy class fare concept. This new concept will be effective from 2nd March 2023 for USA and Canada, and 3rd March,… Read the full press release

Indy Airport Celebrates Black History Month with ‘Funky Naptown’ Exhibition and Art & Soul Festival Tribute

Music, soul, history and art take center stage at IND in February INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 2023-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The Indianapolis International Airport (IND) will pay tribute to local arts and culture during Black History Month, kicking off a soulful prelude to Spring with music, art and history. As part of the month-long celebration,… Read the full press release

PATA and Visa team up to support small and medium-sized tourism businesses and informal workers for a more resilient future

BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2023-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is delighted to announce the start of a new collaboration with Visa to extend the Tourism Destination Resilience (TDR) Programme and continue to help build a more resilient and sustainable tourism industry. The COVID-19 pandemic has painfully proven the importance for… Read the full press release

HOME OF LUXURY by ITB Makes In-Person Debut at World’s Largest Travel Trade Show with Top Providers in Attendance

Berlin, Germany, 2023-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The HOME OF LUXURY by ITB is celebrating its in-person debut at the World’s Largest Travel Trade Show ITB Berlin. It offers luxury tourism buyers and providers a unique environment and features networking events and meetings in a special atmosphere as well as panels and lectures at… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines and Lynn University Launch Groundbreaking Pilot Pathway Program for Aspiring Aviators

Spirit Wings Pilot Pathway Launches in Boca Raton, Florida  MIRAMAR, Fla., 2023-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Aspiring pilots can now join the fast track to a rewarding career at one of the nation’s fastest-growing airlines while they finish college. Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) and Lynn University today announced the launch of the Spirit Wings Pilot Pathway program at Lynn’s… Read the full press release

Relive the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM with Discover Qatar’s Exclusive Transit Tour of State-of-the-Art Stadiums

A guided coach tour to five FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ stadiums is now available for passengers with a minimum of eight hours of transit time Squash and golf simulator sessions are also available at Hamad International Airport’s Oryx Airport Hotel for passengers with a transit time of at least four hours Doha, Qatar, 2023-Feb-14 —… Read the full press release

Rev Up Your Engines: Qatar Airways Invites Motorsport Fans to Special Evening with Celebrity Appearances and Live Music at Lusail Boulevard

Fans will see a Championship Rally car driven by Qatari Nasser Al-Attiyah, a Red Bull Racing Formula 1 car driven by David Coulthard, a KTM MotoGP bike driven by Dani Pedrosa, a Red Bull drift car driven by Abdo Feghali, and much more from the world of Motorsport Spectators will also be treated to a… Read the full press release

Iberia Leads the Way in Innovation with Three Aenor Certifications

Only three companies in Spain have obtained these UNE certificates simultaneously. The certificates position Iberia as a user of cutting-edge technology, and also as a generator and developer of projects with a high innovation content. The awarding of the certificates comes in the midst of the bidding process for the handling tenders. Innovation is one… Read the full press release

Wizz Air Launches New Route to Tel Aviv, Fares Starting at €54.99

Budapest, Hungary, 2023-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest-growing and most environmentally sustainable airline globally*, and the Barcelona Air Route Development Committee (BARDC) meet today (JAN 9, 2023) at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona – El Prat Airport to welcome a new route to Tel Aviv Ben Gourion International Airport. Tickets are available now… Read the full press release

easyJet Launches In-Flight Fundraiser for UNICEF’s Earthquake appeal in Turkey and Syria

The emergency onboard collection will raise vital funds for children and their families affected by the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria Donations will go directly towards easyJet and UNICEF’s emergency appeal supporting children and their families in the region who need it the most UNICEF is particularly concerned for the safety and wellbeing of children… Read the full press release

London Luton Airport and easyJet Take Accessibility to New Heights with Familiarization Day for Passengers with Disabilities

Luton, UK, 2023-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — London Luton Airport (LLA) and easyJet have hosted an accessibility familiarisation day, providing passengers with both hidden and visual disabilities with an opportunity to experience all aspects of the airport’s end-to-end passenger journey. Underlining London Luton Airport’s commitment to providing a simple, friendly and safe service to… Read the full press release

Hilton Names Katherine Lugar as EVP of Corporate Affairs: Industry Leader to Shape Narrative and Drive Results

MCLEAN, Va., 2023-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton (NYSE:HLT) has named Katherine Lugar as executive vice president of corporate affairs, effective April 2023. She most recently served as CEO of the American Beverage Association (ABA) and prior to ABA was the president and CEO of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA). Hilton’s corporate… Read the full press release

Rosewood Returns to its Roots with Stunning New Residential Tower in Turtle Creek, Dallas

The fifth standalone residential development from Rosewood pays tribute to the brand’s birthplace with a design that embraces the destination’s unique history and natural beauty. Turtle Creek, Dallas, 2023-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Turtle Creek, Dallas, is where the Rosewood story began. A peaceful, walkable neighborhood surrounded by grand parks and close to Dallas’s… Read the full press release

Biometric Technology Takes Over: Seamless Travel from Check-In to Boarding at Frankfurt Airport

The deployment of SITA Smart Path brings a comprehensive biometric passenger processing solution across all terminals and airlines at Frankfurt Airport Frankfurt, Germany, 2023-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Beginning this year, passengers traveling through Frankfurt Airport (Fraport) can breeze through the various steps in the journey – from check-in to boarding – simply by… Read the full press release

Hyatt Announces Entry into Tokyo with the Opening of Hyatt House Shibuya in Mid-2024

Located in the bustling Tokyo area famous for its Scramble Crossing, Hyatt House Tokyo Shibuya will offer guests the comforts of home Chicago, IL, 2023-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (February 9, 2023) that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Tokyu Land Corporation for Hyatt… Read the full press release

Fraport AG and TAV Airports Holding Donate €1 Million to Aid Earthquake Victims in Turkey

Operating company of Antalya Airport donates amount in the millions / appeal made to entire workforce for donations / Fraport to double employee donations   Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2023-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Fraport AG has joined forces with TAV Airports Holding to donate €1  million to the victims of the earthquake in Turkey. The… Read the full press release

Journeys à la Carte Upgrades to Dolphin Technology to Enhance Bespoke Travel Experience and Support Growth

LONDON, UK, 2023-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — AITO specialist agency Journeys à la Carte has signed-up to Dolphin to support its business specialising in bespoke travel experiences and worldwide, luxury tailor-made holidays. Established 25 years ago, Journeys came under new ownership in late 2021 and subsequently a key focus was to upgrade their inherited… Read the full press release

G20 Tourism Working Group Meets Under Indian Presidency to Advance 2030 Agenda and Empower Rural Communities

Madrid, Spain, 2023-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The first meeting of the G20 Tourism Working Group to be held under the Indian Presidency placed the focus on the sector’s role in in advancing the 2030 Agenda. UNWTO is working as the knowledge partner to the Presidency to deliver the Goa Roadmap for Tourism as… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Re-Launches Lavish Premium Lounge at Paris CDG with Triple Daily Flights and Unmatched Amenities

Airline celebrates the re-opening of the Qatar Airways Premium Lounge at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport Spanning over 1,000 square metres, the lounge is equipped with two dining areas and can accommodate more than 200 passengers Paris, France, 2023-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways re-opened its luxurious Premium Lounge at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport… Read the full press release

Lynn McClelland appointed CEO of dnata Catering and Retail Division in UK

London, UK, 2023-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, announced the appointment of Lynn McClelland as Chief Executive Officer of the company’s Catering and Retail division in the United Kingdom. In her role, Lynn will head dnata’s catering and retail operations at 18 airports across the UK. Under Lynn’s leadership, dnata will continue to… Read the full press release

Jumeirah Group Acquires Le Richemond in Switzerland, Continues Global Expansion

Dubai, UAE, 2023-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hospitality company and member of Dubai Holding, today (06 February 2023) announced the acquisition of its first property in Switzerland as it continues its growth trajectory and international expansion. The flagship property – Le Richemond – was founded in 1875 and is… Read the full press release