The Quincy Boutique Hotel Opens in Washington, D.C., Offering Upscale Accommodations with Full Kitchens

Nestled among iconic landmarks, the new 99-room hotel features full kitchens in all guest rooms (IN SHORT) Hotel Equities and Urban Investment Partners (UIP) have announced the grand opening of The Quincy, Ascend Hotel Collection, a 99-room boutique hotel located in the heart of Washington, D.C. The hotel offers full kitchens in every room, making… Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resorts opens Hotel Indigo Vancouver Dtwn – Portland Area in Washington’s Vancouver Waterfront Park to expand its luxury and lifestyle portfolio in the northwestern United States

DENHAM, UK, 2023-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Hotel Indigo, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, has expanded its offering in the northwestern United States with the opening of Hotel Indigo Vancouver Dtwn – Portland Area in Washington’s Vancouver Waterfront Park. The opening follows a year of significant global growth for the lifestyle hotel brand, which… Read the full press release

Hilton Accommodates Growing Popularity of Pickleball with 35,000 Courts Nationwide

MCLEAN, Va., 2023-Jan-16 — /Travel PR News/ — In 1965, three dads at a resort on Bainbridge Island, Washington, near Seattle, wanted to play badminton on its court but couldn’t find rackets or a shuttlecock. They did, however, find table tennis paddles and a perforated plastic ball and what followed was the creation of pickleball…. Read the full press release

TAP Soars to New Heights: Summer 2023 Brings Increased Flight Offerings to US, Brazil, and More

Faro will have one more daily flight, increasing from three to four frequencies Ten new flights a week to five North American cities Brazil with six more flights a week Tel Aviv will have one daily flight, two more per week than in summer 2022 Company resumes summer seasonal offer to Porto Santo, Tangiers and… Read the full press release

Boeing delivers Lufthansa Group’s first 787 Dreamliner

Europe’s largest airline group takes delivery of first of 32 787s it has on order 787 Dreamliner key for Lufthansa Group fleet modernization program and sustainability efforts SEATTLE, WA, 2022-Sep-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and the Lufthansa Group today (Aug. 29, 2022) celebrated the delivery of the first 787 Dreamliner, a… Read the full press release

CVG welcomes American Airlines’ nonstop service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

Erlanger, Ky., 2022-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — American Airlines is announcing new nonstop service between Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). The new flight to Raleigh will operate daily beginning January 10, 2023 (CVG’s 76th anniversary). American will fly the Embraer 175 aircraft with 12 First Class and 64 Economy… Read the full press release

Liverpool John Lennon Airport welcomes PLAYs’s new services to Reykjavik, New York, Boston, Washington and Orlando

London, UK, 2022-Apr-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Liverpool John Lennon Airport is delighted to announce its newest airline partner PLAY – an Icelandic low-cost carrier, which will link Liverpool to Reykjavik for the first time, with seamless connections also available to their USA services including New York, Boston, Washington and Orlando. Flights are set… Read the full press release

Munich Airport welcomes Lufthansa’s non-stop services to Rio de Janeiro and San Diego; and relaunch of flights to Bangkok

MUNICH, Germany, 2022-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — For the first time non-stop from Munich to Rio de Janeiro and San Diego, and also again to Bangkok: Lufthansa is offering a highly attractive long-haul program from Munich this summer. Mumbai, Toronto and Washington are also back on the flight schedule after an extended break. Now,… Read the full press release

Aer Lingus resumes service from Dublin to San Francisco

Fly direct Dublin to San Francisco from 25th February Now offering 14 direct routes between Ireland and North America Great sale fares on offer now on all routes to the US with fares starting from €189 return Dublin, Ireland, 2022-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Aer Lingus is pleased to announce the return of its… Read the full press release

voco The Tiger Hotel in Columbia, Missouri opens its doors to guests

The voco Brand Brings IHG’s Trusted Quality to One of Columbia’s Most Notable and Iconic Landmarks Denham, United Kingdom, 2022-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotel & Resorts announces the opening of voco The Tiger Hotel in Columbia, Missouri, the brand’s fourth location in the Americas and first in the Midwest region. Modern comfort meets historic… Read the full press release

Aer Lingus January Seat Sale continues

Pre-departure testing no longer required for double vaccinated arrivals into Ireland Dublin, Ireland, 2022-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The Aer Lingus January Seat Sale continues with 2 million seats on sale including up to 20% off European and UK* travel as well as flights to North America from just €169 each way as part of a return trip. What’s more,… Read the full press release

SAS’s first Airbus A321 Long Range to complete its first long-haul flight from Copenhagen to Washington

Stockholm, Sweden, 2021-Dec-22 — /Travel PR News/ — SAS’ first Airbus A321 Long Range will complete its first long-haul flight on Wednesday 22nd of December from Copenhagen to Washington. It will enter official service on 27th of March, 2022. The new aircraft is equipped with a service concept with three travel classes, like the rest of SAS’… 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

Royal Caribbean returns to Alaska in 2023 with four ships: Enchantment of the Seas will join Ovation, Quantum and Radiance of the Seas

Enchantment of the Seas will Make its Alaska Debut Alongside Favorites Ovation, Quantum and Radiance of the Seas MIAMI, FL, 2021-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International this week announced adventurers can set course for Alaska with their choice of four world-class cruise ships in summer 2023. Three bold, returning favorites, Ovation, Quantum and Radiance of the Seas, will be joined by Enchantment of the Seas to offer families… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Welcomes latest generation Boeing 777-9 aircraft to Doha

Latest generation 777-9 test aircraft arrives in Qatar for the first time highlighting the airline’s commitment as a global launch customer for the ultra-modern jet DOHA, Qatar, 2021-Nov-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways today (17 November 2021) showcased its role as a global launch customer for the latest generation Boeing 777-9 aircraft after… Read the full press release

Boeing announces $1.8 million donation to organizations supporting Indigenous communities in the U.S.

CHICAGO, IL, 2021-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (Nov. 1, 2021), in observance of Native American Heritage Month in the U.S., Boeing [NYSE: BA] announced a $1.8 million donation to organizations supporting Indigenous communities in the U.S. The investment package will fund 22 programs working to improve access to clean water, provide resources for those… 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

TAP launches eight new routes in Africa and Europe this summer

TAP announces more flights to Funchal, Porto Santo and Cape Verde. TAP is launching eight new routes in Africa and Europe this summer. Lisbon, Portugal, 2021-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — TAP is gradually restoring its operations and plans to operate 879 flights per week on 100 routes in August. The summer 2021 network plan… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines plans to launch services to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; Eugene, Oregon; and Bellingham, Washington

Announcement of additional cities comes as carrier prepares to commence service this week in Colorado Springs, Savannah/Hilton Head, and launch service between the Hawaiian Islands and the Los Angeles Basin via Long Beach Airport DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-Mar-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Mar 8, 2021) announced an intention to bring… Read the full press release

SAS resumes services to, from and within Scandinavia over the Holiday Season

SAS is resuming flights on many routes over the Holiday Season to meet demand for travel to, from and within Scandinavia. Stockholm, Sweden, 2020-Nov-27 — /Travel PR News/ — From mid-December to mid-January, SAS will fly all domestic routes in Norway and Sweden, as well as domestic routes in Denmark except for Billund. SAS continues to… Read the full press release

Allegiant launches 15 new nonstop routes

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, 2020-Nov-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today (Nov. 17, 2020) announces 15 new nonstop routes, including nine routes to two new cities: Orange County, California and Spokane, Washington. To celebrate, Allegiant is offering one-way fares on the new routes as low as $39.* “We’re excited to offer travelers another… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines Foundation support 41 nonprofits with $430,000 LIFT grants

2020 marks the largest grant cycle in the nonprofit’s 20-year history SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2020-Sep-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The nonprofit Alaska Airlines Foundation has awarded $430,000 in LIFT grants to 41 nonprofits in Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington. With this latest round of grants, the Foundation has donated $750,000 this year to organizations in communities served by Alaska Airlines. Called by the… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines to take off to regular long-haul flights from July onwards

Bangkok, Chicago, New York and Washington back in the program from July Flights to other European cities and various Greek holiday destinations on offer “Good demand allows us to further increase our offer”, says CCO Otto VIENNA, Austria, 2020-Jun-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Austrian Airlines’ resumption of regular flight operations is off to a… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines Foundation awards $315,000 LIFT grants in response to support families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2020-Apr-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The Alaska Airlines Foundation is awarding $315,000 to 23 nonprofits in Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington. These LIFT grants, the first round of 2020, are in response to urgent needs of food insecurity, shelter, remote educational support and other needs of families caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. “COVID-19 has had a profound… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Seattle recognised as the #1 Best Hotel in Seattle and #1 Best Hotel in Washington State

U.S. News & World Report recognises Four Seasons as 2020 Gold Hotel Seattle, U.S.A., 2020-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The 10th annual U.S. News & World Report “Best Hotels” awards recognised Four Seasons Hotel Seattle as the #1 Best Hotel in Seattle and #1 Best Hotel in Washington State. The online site is a global authority in rankings, consumer advice and… Read the full press release

Southwest plans to bring new service to Atlanta, Baltimore/Washington, Chicago (Midway), Denver, Houston (Hobby), and Nashville

DALLAS, TEXAS, 2019-Dec-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Dec 11, 2019) extends its bookable flight schedule through Aug. 10, 2020. As part of the schedule extension, Southwest also announces plans to bring new service to some of the largest cities across its network including: Atlanta, Baltimore/Washington, Chicago (Midway), Denver, Houston (Hobby), and Nashville. Atlanta Effective June 7, 2020,… Read the full press release

British Airways offers a pair of Club World (business class) seats from just £2019 return

LONDON, UK, 2019-Aug-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (August 12, 2019) British Airways has launched a sale offering a pair of Club World (business class) seats from just £2019 return. There are a range of destinations available for £2019 return for two, including top US destinations such as New York, Miami, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Washington… Read the full press release

The Alaska Airlines Foundation awards $260,000 to 24 nonprofits in Alaska, Washington and Hawaii

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, 2019-Aug-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The Alaska Airlines Foundation is awarding $260,000 to 24 nonprofits in Alaska, Washington and Hawaii. “Our goal has always been to be a committed partner in the communities – we know we’re here because of you,” said Diana Birkett Rakow, chair of the Alaska Airlines Foundation Board of Directors. “As we look out over… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels announces signing of 91-room Cambria hotel in Spokane, Washington

Upscale Brand Fuels Choice’s Westward Expansion Strategy ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Aug-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) has signed an agreement with Brar Hotels Group, LLC for the development of a Cambria hotel in Spokane, Wash.— fueling the company’s westward expansion strategy and marking the brand’s first location in the city. The four-story, 91-room… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines starts nonstop daily flights from Charlotte, NC to Baltimore/Washington, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando and Newark

MIRAMAR, Fla., 2019-Jun-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Just in time for the perfect summer getaway, Spirit Airlines is kicking off service to Charlotte, North Carolina. Beginning today (June 20, 2019), Spirit (NYSE: SAVE) now offers nonstop daily flights from Charlotte Douglass International Airport (CLT) to Baltimore/Washington, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando and Newark. The four routes will… Read the full press release