Marriott Expands Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy Brand Globally with New Developments

Just one year after announcing its intention to expand presence in premium and luxury apartment-style accommodations, Marriott has opened its first property in Puerto Rico and signed agreements in the United States, Italy, and Saudi Arabia (IN SHORT) Marriott International is expanding its Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy brand, with development agreements signed in the United… Read the full press release

Unlocking the Potential of Regional Airports in the United States Through Technology

(IN SHORT) Despite approximately 90% of Americans having a regional airport nearby, the United States, Europe, and the UK are witnessing a decline in air traffic from regional airports. In contrast, the United States Travel Association anticipates a surge in domestic leisure travel in 2024. The key challenge faced by regional airports is adapting to… 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

Manchester Airport’s Terminal Two Shines in Red, White, and Blue as Passengers Depart for Independence Day Celebrations in the United States

More than 100,000 people fly to the US every month from Manchester, with around 20,000 American-born people living in the North West New York, Houston, Orlando and Atlanta all served by direct flights from UK’s global gateway in the North, with Las Vegas flights set to start next summer The US is Greater Manchester’s largest… Read the full press release

Emirates Skywards reaches 30 million members: Celebrates with 1 million Miles giveaway and exclusive offers for members

The award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai is giving back to its loyal members with incredible giveaways this month including a chance to win bonus Skywards Miles, complimentary flight upgrades and much more. Dubai, UAE, 2023-Jan-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates Skywards has hit a new record with more than 30 million members… Read the full press release

Marriott International Launches Instant Booking for Meetings and Events with Groups360

Marriott International now offers online instant booking for group guest rooms and meeting space through GroupSync Marketplace at properties in the U.S. & Canada BETHESDA, MD, 2023-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International and Groups360 today (JANUARY 18, 2023) announced the launch of Instant Booking for Marriott’s portfolio of hotels in the United States… Read the full press release

CDC Announces COVID-19 Testing Requirement for US-Bound Passengers from China, Hong Kong, Macau

WASHINGTON, D.C., 2023-Jan-04 — /Travel PR News/ — In response to a recent surge in COVID-19 cases in China, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) have announced testing requirements for passengers traveling from China, Hong, Kong, and Macau. The new rules are scheduled to take… Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resorts announces signing of The Gwendolyn hotel, its first Vignette Collection hotel in the United States

The Gwendolyn hotel to bring an elegant and luxurious stay environment to Willamette Valley ATLANTA, GA, 2022-Dec-08 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today (December 5, 2022) announced the signing of its first Vignette Collection hotel in the United States in McMinnville, Ore. Scheduled… Read the full press release

NBAA announces United States Air Force combat veteran Michelle “Mace” Curran as keynote speaker at the 2023 NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference (SDC2023)

Washington, DC, 2022-Dec-04 — /Travel PR News/ — United States Air Force combat veteran and former Thunderbird Lead Solo Michelle “Mace” Curran will be the keynote speaker at the 2023 National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference (SDC2023), which is being held Jan. 24-26 at Music City Center in Nashville, TN. Curran is… Read the full press release

Swissport adds three more Aspire lounges in the United States

San Diego, CA, 2022-May-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Aspire Airport Lounges, a division of Swissport International AG, is adding three more lounges in the United States. A newly refurbished lounge in San Diego, California, already opened its doors. Two more lounges will follow in Ontario, California, in mid-May. With these additional facilities, Swissport will… Read the full press release

Anantara Chiang Mai Resort listed in the 2022 Top 500 Hotels in the World by Travel and Leisure Magazine

Bangkok, Thailand, 2022-Apr-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Anantara Chiang Mai Resort, which blends contemporary design with traditional Thai hospitality and old-world charm, has been listed in the 2022 Top 500 Hotels in the World by Travel and Leisure Magazine. This year’s T+L 500 is derived from the results of the 2021 World’s Best Awards… Read the full press release

NETCOM becomes the newest Affiliate Member of UNWTO

Madrid, Spain, 2022-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — UNWTO has welcomed NETCOM, a leader in communications and digital advertising, into its growing network of Affiliate Members. Affiliate Members are drawn from every part of the diverse tourism sector, with businesses, civil society, destinations and academia all represented. Through this network, UNWTO guides the development and growth… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Privilege Club adopts Avios as its reward currency

Members can now benefit from a wide range of guaranteed award seats and competitive prices for redemption tickets with Qatar Airways Privilege Club From 23-31 March, members can enjoy bonus Avios when booking their next flight using Cash + Avios DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways announces that Privilege Club has… 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

Seventeen Rosewood properties included in the 2022 U.S. News & World Report Best Hotels list

Seventeen properties acknowledged among the world’s best luxury hotels and resorts, with seven ranking Dallas, TX, 2022-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Seventeen properties from Rosewood Hotels & Resorts®, a global leader in luxury travel and lifestyle experiences, have been recognized on the 2022 U.S. News & World Report Best Hotels list. Celebrated as one of the… Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resorts recognized as Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality for the eighth year in a row

Recognition Marks Eight Straight Years in the United States and the First Time in Mexico Denham, United Kingdom, 2022-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has earned a 100 percent score on the 2022 Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index (CEI) and been recognized as a Best… Read the full press release

Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines announce merger agreement

Highly Complementary Networks to Serve Over 145 Destinations Across the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean Consumers Win With $1 Billion in Annual Savings and Even More Ultra-Low Fares to More Places Combined Airline to Drive Competition and Expand Service to Underserved Small and Mid-Sized Cities Across the United States Combined Fleet Will Be… Read the full press release

Caribbean Airlines introduces 737-8 services between the United States and Trinidad and Tobago

Piarco, Trinidad and Tobago, 2022-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Caribbean Airlines is delighted to advise that the 737-8 aircraft has been introduced into its commercial operations between the United States and Trinidad and Tobago. The first flight to the USA on 9Y-CAL , operating BW 520, departed Piarco International Airport on Monday, January 24…. Read the full press release

Motel 6 and Share Winter Foundation team up to make winter sports more accessible

DALLAS, TX, 2022-Jan-27 — /Travel PR News/ — During the winter months, many Americans look to make the most of the fresh snow and cooler temps by skiing and snowboarding in cities and towns across the United States, often taking a weekend getaway to experience some place new. Trips to the slopes can be a… Read the full press release

Aer Lingus and American Airlines launch codeshare agreement

Dublin, Ireland, 2022-Jan-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Traveling between Ireland and the United States, will be simple, easy and more convenient for customers as Aer Lingus and American Airlines launch their codeshare agreement this week. Customers traveling with Aer Lingus will now be able to book codeshare travel on American Airlines flights from Chicago… Read the full press release

Qantas to purchase 10 million litres of SAF in 2022 from bp

Sydney, Australia, 2021-Dec-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas will purchase blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from next month, helping to reduce its carbon emissions by around 10 per cent for its flights from London. It is the first time an Australian airline will purchase SAF on an ongoing basis for regular scheduled services. The… Read the full press release

Preferred Hotels & Resorts announces nine new launches for 2022

NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA, 2021-Dec-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, announces nine new launches for 2022 that it will welcome into its global portfolio of unique hotels, resorts, and residences. From a contemporary ski resort on the slopes of Utah to a national landmark turned luxury… Read the full press release

Allegiant and Viva Aerobus partner to make travel more accessible and affordable for residents of United States and Mexico

Fully-Integrated Alliance Between ULCCs Expected To Bring More Nonstop Flights, Lower Fares for Leisure Travel Between the U.S. and Mexico LAS VEGAS, USA, 2021-Dec-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) and Viva Aerobus today (Dec. 1, 2021) announced plans for a fully-integrated Commercial Alliance Agreement, designed to dramatically expand options for nonstop leisure… Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resorts launches franchise sales in the United States for its newest brand – VignetteTM Collection

New Luxury & Lifestyle collection brand offers hotel owners of world-class independent hotels opportunity to tap IHG’s global scale Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Nov-04 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has launched franchise sales in the United States for its newest brand – VignetteTM Collection – providing an opportunity for independent… Read the full press release

Federal Aviation Administration partners with SITA to manage air traffic across the United States’ vast oceanic airspace

Air traffic control to send text instructions to pilots in real-time to deliver a safer airspace Washington DC, USA, 2021-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — In August 2021, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced the award of the Oceanic Data Link (ODL) contract to SITA, the leading IT provider to the air transport industry, to… Read the full press release

Aer Lingus welcomes United States lifting of travel ban of European citizens

Dublin, Ireland, 2021-Sep-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Aer Lingus welcomes the positive announcement today (20 September 2021) from the United States that the ban on entry of European citizens into the USA is to be lifted in November. Aer Lingus is greatly looking forward to welcoming passengers back on board, reuniting family and friends,… Read the full press release

Win a Fall Essential Spa Escape at The Spa at Sun Valley

The Spa at Sun Valley Resort, Spas of America

SUN VALLEY, United States, 2021-Sep-02 — /Travel PR News/ — With the goal of inspiring spa and wellness travel with North American consumers, the largest spa and wellness travel website, Spas of America, has partnered with the award-winning Spa at Sun Valley Resort for a fall essential spa escape. “Incorporating wellness into your life has… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines unveils brand-new Lounge at San Francisco International Airport (SFO); now with seven lounges open across the United States

Alaska expands Lounge portfolio, SFO joins seven other Alaska lounges now open across the United States SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2021-Sep-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (Aug. 31, 2021), Alaska Airlines is taking the Bay Area to new heights as it unveils its brand-new Lounge at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). With sights of the city… Read the full press release

Emirates will be offering extra baggage for travel to Beirut

Dubai, UAE, 2021-Aug-26 — /Travel PR News/ — In a move to support its Lebanese customers, communities and diaspora around the world, Emirates will be offering extra baggage for travel to Beirut from around its network, starting this week until 30 September 2021*. With Lebanon experiencing a severe shortage of essential goods and medicines, Emirates customers… Read the full press release

Visit Maldives participates in the Luxury Travel Advisors ULTRA Summit 2021

MALDIVES, 2021-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Visit Maldives participates in the Luxury Travel Advisors ULTRA Summit for 2021 to maintain the destination presence and promote the Maldives as a unique luxury travel destination in the United States market. This exclusive B2B event will be held from 25th to 27th July in Texas, United States…. Read the full press release