Signings include highly anticipated new hotels in the United States (NYC, Nashville, and San Diego), Mexico, Switzerland, Italy, Turkey, Singapore and Bali (IN SHORT) Design Hotels has announced the signing of 29 new agreements in the past year, marking a 10% growth in its global portfolio. The new properties span key locations including the United… Read the full press release
easyJet has launched its first flights and package holidays from Bristol Airport to Istanbul for customers eager to explore Turkey’s top tourism hotspot, becoming the only carrier operating the route. Seats are available to book at easyJet.com and via the mobile app with great value fares starting from just £23.99* Package holidays with easyJet holidays… Read the full press release
International stays dominate 90% of overall bookings (IN SHORT) dnata Travel, the UAE’s longest-serving travel provider, has reported a 35% increase in international travel bookings for July and August 2024 compared to last year. The most popular destinations for UAE travelers are Thailand, Maldives, Mauritius, Turkey, and the UK, with Mauritius experiencing significant growth. This… Read the full press release
Berlin, Germany, 2023-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — TUI is expanding the season in Turkey. Turkey is one of the most popular holiday destinations for TUI guests from all markets. 1.9 million guests travelled to Turkey with TUI in 2022. The country is not only a sought-after destination in the summer season. TUI Deutschland customers… Read the full press release
IHG Hotels & Resorts announces InterContinental brand signing in Bursa, Türkiye DENHAM, UK, 2023-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces an exciting new signing for its leading luxury InterContinental Hotels & Resorts brand in Bursa, Türkiye. The 231-key InterContinental Bursa is being developed in… Read the full press release
Seoul, South Korea, 2023-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Korean Air operated a special charter flight departing from Seoul Incheon at 00:25 am bound for Istanbul to transport relief supplies for the Türkiye earthquake. The Boeing 777 freighter carried 45 tons of relief goods ranging from tents to sleeping bags and blankets. They will be… Read the full press release
Onboard collections raise over £300,000 in three weeks and have now been extended into March to continue raising vital funds for children and their families affected by the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria UNICEF is currently working in the region to protect the safety, health and welfare of children London, UK, 2023-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/… Read the full press release
For the first time, national and international experts are represented in their own hall (26c) – Exhibitor numbers from Turkey are especially high – Medical tourism is becoming increasingly important in society Berlin, Germany, 2023-Mar-03 — /Travel PR News/ — It represents a promising growth market in the tourism industry: at ITB Berlin 2023 from… Read the full press release
Istanbul, Turkey, 2023-Mar-01 — /Travel PR News/ — To coincide with the recent opening of The Peninsula Istanbul, The Peninsula’s stunning new hotel along the Bosphorus, The Peninsula will invite guests at all its properties to sample the artistry of Turkish cuisine. Türkiye is a country with a vibrant history and a tradition of incredible… Read the full press release
easyJet has celebrated flying 70 million passengers to and from Belfast International Airport by surprising a lucky family with free flights Northern Ireland’s largest airline will welcome an eighth aircraft to the base from next summer and is launching new routes to popular beach destinations including Antalya in Turkey, and Rhodes in Greece London, UK,… Read the full press release
The ship MSC Aurelia, which departed on 16 February from the Port of Naples, is on its way to the port of Iskenderun with 60 pallets of basic necessities, food and beverages MSC Aurelia will remain docked in port in Türkiye, at the authorities’ disposal, to provide accommodation for those impacted by the earthquake MSC… Read the full press release
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
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
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
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
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
The 160-room property with views of the Gulf of Izmir marks a significant milestone for Hyatt’s brand growth in Turkey CHICAGO, IL, 2023-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (January 9, 2023) announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Izmir IstinyePark, located in Balçova, a charming district of Izmir and one of… Read the full press release
easyJet filled a plane a minute at peak booking times during its Big Orange Sale North African destinations Tunisia and Egypt have seen the greatest rise in popularity compared to 2019 Greek Islands, Turkey, Montenegro, Albania also saw a boost in demand from holiday makers for 2023 Early surge in bookings for January as people… Read the full press release
Getaways for Every Type of Vacationer Set Sail Across Seven Ships in Nine Homeports, Including the European Debut of the amplified Oasis of the Seas MIAMI, FL, 2022-Nov-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International’s new European vacations for summer 2024 are now open, featuring seven world-class ships in nine homeports and a lineup… Read the full press release
New hotel signings and openings across Turkey showcase IHG’s exciting growth agenda DENHAM, UK, 2022-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, is delighted to announce a raft of recent signings and openings in Turkey across its Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express brands…. Read the full press release
DUBAI, UAE, 2022-Jun-23 — /Travel PR News/ — With the significant demand for air travel during Hajj, Emirates is deploying extra flights to ensure more connectivity for the scores of pilgrims making their way to the Holy City of Makkah. Emirates will be operating special flights to Jeddah and Medina during the upcoming Hajj season… Read the full press release
MUNICH, Germany, 2022-Jun-10 — /Travel PR News/ — From now on, Somon Air with the IATA code SZ offers weekly flights from Munich to the Tajik capital Dushanbe. The flight lands every Monday at 09:30 in Munich and departs at 11:30 back to the Dushanbe hub. A Boeing 737-900 ER is in service on the… Read the full press release
Silversea Cruises® operated the only ultra-luxury world cruise in 2022, welcoming celebrated creatives—‘Tale Tellers’—aboard Silver Whisper® to enrich guests’ experiences Monaco, 2022-May-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Guests travelling aboard Silversea Cruises’ Silver Whisper arrived in Copenhagen on May 22, marking the conclusion of the Tale of Tales World Cruise—the only ultra-luxury world cruise to have operated in… Read the full press release
Flights to Izmir will start from 26 June with a three-times weekly service The carrier will further grow its network Turkey to six destinations with seasonal operations to Bodrum and Trabzon commencing from 23 June Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2022-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ —flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, announced today (29 April 2022) the launch… Read the full press release
Radisson Individuals expands to Turkey with its first property nestled in historic Istanbul Brussels / Istanbul, 2022-Apr-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group is delighted to announce the opening of Royan Hotel Hagia Sophia Istanbul, a member of Radisson Individuals, the first Radisson Individuals hotel in Turkey. The hotel is located in the… Read the full press release
Brussels/Istanbul, 2022-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group is accelerating its development pipeline targets in Turkey to reach 50 hotels by 2023 instead of 2025. In 2022, the Group plans to grow its presence in the country with 10 additional hotels and to introduce two new brands, Radisson Individuals and Radisson RED, to… Read the full press release
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
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
flydubai launches five flights a week to Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) in addition to daily flights to Istanbul Airport (IST) Dubai-based airline resumes its operations to Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) from 02 March Flight frequency to Istanbul increases to 12 flights a week Dubai, UAE, 2022-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai, the Dubai-based airline,… Read the full press release
Istanbul, Turkey, 2022-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Çırağan Palace, the home of many great love stories, offers exciting surprises with glorious romantic stay and dinner experiences on Valentine’s Day. Romance with a Gourmet Menu and Live Music at Tuğra Restaurant With a soul-soothing vista of the Bosphorus composing the background, the fairy-tale Tuğra Restaurant… Read the full press release