Blue Islands selected to fly European tourists to Jersey and Guernsey this summer

Guernsey, Jersey, 2023-Apr-25 — /Travel PR News/ — European tour operators have once again selected Blue Islands to fly their clients from Germany, the Netherlands and Switzerland for seven-night holidays in Jersey and Guernsey this summer. Rob Veron, CEO Blue Islands said, “We are proud to have been once again chosen as the trusted airline… Read the full news article

Banyan Tree Group to Make European Debut with Banyan Tree Varko Bay: Luxury Resort Set to Offer Sustainable Wellbeing in Stunning Greek Coastal Surroundings

Banyan Tree Varko Bay targets opening in 2026, promising one of the best sustainable luxury experiences in Greece Paris, France, 2023-Apr-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Banyan Tree Group, one of the world’s leading multi-branded hospitality groups, is set to debut in Europe with the upcoming Banyan Tree Varko Bay. The new luxury resort to be… Read the full news article

Hilton Celebrates Earth Week by Activating Team Members to Reduce Environmental Impact and Achieve Travel with Purpose 2030 Goals

Hilton marks progress towards its Travel with Purpose 2030 Goals, celebrates over $20,000 in Hilton Global Foundation grants supporting team member‑led projects MCLEAN, Va., 2023-Apr-25 — /Travel PR News/ — In recognition of Earth Week, Hilton is marking a year of significant progress towards its Travel with Purpose 2030 Goals by activating its global team… Read the full news article

AirAsia pushes contactless experience, limits counter check-in service facilities in Malaysia

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SEPANG, MALAYSIA, 2023-Apr-25 — /Travel PR News/ — AirAsia is continuing to encourage the usage of its contactless features, including self-check-in and e-boarding passes via airasia Superapp, as well as baggage drop-off at self-bag-drop machines. The airline is also promoting the use of its facial recognition system FACES for pre-security clearance and self-boarding for selected… Read the full news article

Wyndham Destinations’ Club Wyndham Atlanta Wins Three Awards at ARDA Timeshare Together Conference

Vacation ownership leader honored with 14 total awards across its business lines, including the prestigious ACE Project of Excellence for the brand-new Club Wyndham Atlanta ORLANDO, Fla., 2023-Apr-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Destinations, the world’s largest vacation ownership company, was recognized for the newest resort in its portfolio, Club Wyndham Atlanta, taking home three resort-specific… Read the full news article

Turkish Airlines Sets Ambitious Goals for 100th Anniversary, Aiming to Reach 400 Destinations and 170 Million Passengers by 2033

Istanbul, Turkey, 2023-Apr-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Founded in 1933 with a modest fleet of 5 aircraft, Türkiye’s national airline, Turkish Airlines, has secured its place on global stage with its accelerating growth year after year. In particular, over the last 20 years, it has achieved an extraordinary growth performance in capacity, passenger numbers,… Read the full news article

PATA Signs MoU with SPTO to Strengthen Partnership and Encourage Advocacy Marketing and Communication in the Asia Pacific Region

BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2023-Apr-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), to promote and strengthen shared interests between the two organisations in the areas of market access, innovative events, membership and communications to name a few. PATA Chair Peter… Read the full news article

Spirit Airlines Welcomes 200th Aircraft Delivery from Airbus, Marking Milestone for Fuel-Efficient Fleet

MIRAMAR, Fla., 2023-Apr-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) has welcomed a landmark delivery for the airline’s growing Fit Fleet with its 200th new aircraft delivery from Airbus. The Airbus A320neo (N973NK) was assembled at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Mobile, Alabama, and prepared for service at Spirit’s aircraft maintenance facility in Detroit. The new… Read the full news article

BA Euroflyer Introduces New Onboard Purchasing Options and Seasonal Menus in Club Europe

London, UK, 2023-Apr-25 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways’ Gatwick-based short-haul subsidiary, BA Euroflyer, has expanded the options available for customers to purchase in Euro Traveller (economy) and launched new seasonal menus in Club Europe (business class). The airline, working with its retail partner Tourvest, has expanded its onboard offering by introducing new options… Read the full news article

Lufthansa Launches First Direct Air Link Between Northern Ireland and Germany from Belfast City Airport

Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2023-Apr-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Lufthansa’s new service to Frankfurt has taken off from Belfast City Airport, marking the first time the German flag carrier has operated in Northern Ireland. The service, which is the only direct air link between Northern Ireland and Germany, will operate up to four times a… Read the full news article

Marlene Poynder Becomes First Female Managing Director of The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel

New York, NY, 2023-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has appointed Marlene Poynder as managing director of The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel, in New York City. With more than 30 years of experience in hospitality and tourism, Poynder is the first woman to lead the legendary Upper East Side hotel. The… Read the full news article

Radisson Hotel Group Expands with Nine Diverse Brands Across EMEA and APAC, Including New Signings and Openings in Italy, Lithuania, and China

Brussels, Belgium, 2023-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group kicked off 2023 with the signing and opening of several landmark properties as it continues its ambitious growth and development plan with the expansion of nine diverse brands spanning from economy to premium luxury lifestyle brands across EMEA and APAC. During Q1, in the… Read the full news article

Royal Caribbean Group Releases 15th Annual Seastainability Report, Marking a Milestone Year for its ESG Efforts

Expanding on 15 years of sustainability reporting, the company also releases its first Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures Report MIAMI, FL, 2023-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) released its 15th annual Seastainability Report, providing an in-depth update on the company’s corporate responsibility strategy and performance across its three wholly owned… Read the full news article

Regent Seven Seas Cruises Unveils 5 New Grand Voyages Across 5 Continents for 2025-2026 Collection

Immersive Journeys Range from 61 to 117 Nights to Satisfy Discerning Travelers’ Continued Appetite for Extended Voyages MIAMI, FL, 2023-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Regent Seven Seas Cruises®, the world’s leading luxury ocean cruise line, has unveiled 5 brand new Grand Voyages for their 2025-2026 collection. The sailings on board four ships of The World’s… Read the full news article

Manchester Airport to host jobs fair with 500+ vacancies available

Jobs fair event will take place at Wythenshawe Forum on Wednesday 26 April Over 500 jobs available with around a dozen employers in security, customer services, baggage handling, hospitality and construction For more information see www.manchesterairport.co.uk/recruitment Manchester, UK, 2023-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Manchester Airport and its on-site partners will be recruiting for roles as… Read the full news article

easyJet announced as National sponsor of Eurovision Song Contest, offering more seats between UK and Eurovision countries than any other airline

The airline will fly thousands of visitors to Liverpool for the event which takes place on 9th, 11th and 13th May easyJet flies to over 150 airports across Europe and offers more seats between the UK and Eurovision countries than any other airline London, UK, 2023-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has been announced as… Read the full news article

Kam Jandu to become CEO of Budapest Airport Zrt. from 1 May

Budapest, Hungary, 2023-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Kam Jandu will take over as the CEO of Budapest Airport Zrt. on 1 May from the current CEO, Chris Dinsdale, who is leaving for Canada. Kam Jandu joined the company in 2009, and over the past 14 years, with a one-year hiatus, has continuously supported the… Read the full news article

Chicago Department of Aviation plans to purchase former Army National Guard Midway Armory for operational purposes at Midway International Airport

Chicago, IL, 2023-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) would enter negotiations to acquire the former Army National Guard Midway Armory from the State of Illinois and utilize the facility for operational purposes at Midway International Airport under an ordinance introduced to City Council today. Located at 5400 W. 63rd… Read the full news article

Chicago Department of Aviation introduces ordinance to aid small business concessions at O’Hare and Midway airports hit by COVID-19 pandemic

Ordinance provides for amended agreements with small businesses proving services to passengers at O’Hare, Midway Chicago, IL, 2023-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) introduced an ordinance that would permit the CDA to continue to provide relief to concessions operators at O’Hare and Midway International… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways unveils its stunning new Al Mourjan Business Lounge – The Garden at Hamad International Airport, offering exclusive oasis for premium passengers

Qatar Airways unveils its stunning new Al Mourjan Business Lounge – The Garden at Hamad International Airport, offering exclusive oasis for premium passengers Doha, Qatar, 2023-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The World’s Best Airline has opened the new Al Mourjan Business Lounge at Hamad International Airport (HIA) named ‘The Garden’. The lounge overlooks ‘The… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways to showcase QVerse virtual reality experience and unveil travel plans at Arabian Travel Market 2023 in Dubai

Award-winning airline will present its plans for expected developments and services for the year DOHA, Qatar, 2023-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is participating in the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2023 (Hall 1, ME1210), taking place from 1 to 4 May, in Dubai. ATM is the leading global event for the travel industry… Read the full news article

Southwest Airlines earns recognition for fostering diversity and inclusivity in the workplace

Carrier named to America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2023 list by Newsweek and Latino Leaders Magazine Best Companies to Work for Latinos 2023 DALLAS, TX, 2023-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) celebrates earning a spot on Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2023 and Latino Leaders Magazine Best Companies to Work for Latinos 2023. The Dallas-based carrier… Read the full news article

Cruzeiro Safaris Offers luxury vacations to the most popular wildlife national parks in Kenya

NAIROBI, Kenya, 2023-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya Offers Professional Safari Vacations in Kenya to the most popular wildlife national parks and Luxury Accommodations in Nairobi, Masai Mara, Samburu, Amboseli, Tsavo, Lake Nakuru, Nyeri Aberdares, Nanyuki and around Mount Kenya. Cruzeiro Safaris also helps last minute traveler and transit travelers book short… Read the full news article

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Launches The Marriott Vacation Clubs™, a Collection of Over 90 Premium Resorts, to Meet the Needs of Today’s Travelers

The rebranded portfolio brings together the signature vacation ownership brands Marriott Vacation Club®, Sheraton® Vacation Club, and Westin® Vacation Club under one name ORLANDO, FL, 2023-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: VAC), a leader in leisure travel with a portfolio of trusted, globally-recognized travel brands, introduces The Marriott Vacation Clubs™,… Read the full news article

IHG Hotels & Resorts and Mayapada Group to double Bali partnership with two new hotels: voco Bali Seminyak and Holiday Inn Express Bali Sunset Road

Partnership expands to four properties by introducing voco hotels to Indonesia and opening second Holiday Inn Express property in Bali Jakarta, Indonesia, 2023-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a two-property agreement with leading Indonesian conglomerate Mayapada Group that doubles the companies’ strategic partnership to four hotels in Bali. The collaboration… Read the full news article

IHG Hotels & Resorts welcomes InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace and Six Senses Rome to its luxury & lifestyle portfolio in the Italian capital

The new InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace (pictured above) and Six Senses Rome join IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury & lifestyle portfolio to bring an extra touch of luxury to the Italian capital. Rome, Italy, 2023-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts is at the forefront of a resurgence in luxury in the… Read the full news article

Kimpton’s first on-campus hotel opens at University of Virginia Darden School of Business

DENHAM, UK, 2023-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Kimpton The Forum Hotel, the IHG Hotels & Resorts luxury and lifestyle brand’s first on-campus property, opens its doors today on the Grounds of the renowned University of Virginia Darden School of Business. As reflected in its name, the 198-room boutique hotel is a gathering place where… Read the full news article

IHG Hotels & Resorts Signs Deal to Open InterContinental Bursa in Turkey in Late 2024

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 news article

IHG signs agreement with Shangri-La to develop four new hotels in Nepal, including InterContinental and Hotel Indigo brands

The signing will bring three InterContinental hotels and a Hotel Indigo property across diverse locations in Nepal DENHAM, UK, 2023-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Nepal based Shangri-La Hotel & Resort Group to develop four new hotels in – InterContinental… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur to host official Terry Fox Fun Run in support of cancer research

Scheduled for May 7, 2023 the community event welcomes participants to run, jog or walk in support of cancer research Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2023-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur is set to host the official Terry Fox Fun Run in Kuala Lumpur this year. The Hotel invites runners, joggers and walkers of… Read the full news article