Qatar Airways Privilege Club Extends Members’ Tier Status Throughout 2021 The initiative is designed to further honour the loyalty of members during challenging times DOHA, Qatar, 2021-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Privilege Club will extend its valued members’ tier status in recognition that travel plans continue to be impacted by the ongoing… Read the full news article
In March 2021, passengers on the award-winning airline’s Doha to Istanbul route will begin trialling the digital platform enabling them to seamlessly travel between the two countries, in a more safe and secure way DOHA, Qatar, 2021-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways targets becoming the first airline in the Middle East to begin… Read the full news article
DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) continues its partnership with the Sundance Institute and the renowned Sundance Film Festival as a means of supporting independent filmmakers and the creative community. This year’s partnership focuses on filmmakers who are forging their own paths in the field of short films. The partnership… Read the full news article
Travel Nonstop Between Long Beach and Maui Beginning March 11 as Low as $99 One-Way DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Jan 28, 2021) announced an additional route between Kahului (Maui), Hawaii and Long Beach, Calif., the carrier’s fifth gateway in California to offer nonstop service to the… Read the full news article
Story Hotel Riddargatan and Story Hotel Signalfabriken in Stockholm and Story Hotel Studio Malmö will mark the debut of Hyatt’s JDV Hotel brand in Europe CHICAGO, IL, 2021-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) announced today (JANUARY 27, 2021) that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into franchise agreements with Story Hotels Holding AB… Read the full news article
Hyatt Place Tallinn will represent a significant milestone as Hyatt continues to thoughtfully grow its select service offering ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, 2021-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt announced today (JANUARY 26, 2021) that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management and related agreements with ESTMA HPT OU for the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Estonia, Hyatt Place… Read the full news article
New on-property COVID-19 tests and special Travel Delay Rate offer peace of mind and convenience for travelers visiting Hyatt hotels in Mexico, Costa Rica, the Caribbean and South America CHICAGO, IL, 2021-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Driven by Hyatt’s purpose of care and to support the wellbeing of guests, World of Hyatt members and… Read the full news article
MIAMI, FL, 2021-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Effective Feb. 1, 2021 for all bookings created by April 30, 2021, on sailings on or before April 30, 2022, guests will have the flexibility to cancel their cruise up to 48 hours prior to sailing and receive a full credit of the cruise fare paid. The… Read the full news article
Paris, France, 2021-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Alan Faena and Len Blavatnik of Faena Group, together with Sébastien Bazin, Chairman and CEO of Accor, today (January 26, 2021) announced the launch of a global strategic partnership focused on expanding the Faena brand around the globe. Faena, one of the world’s most impactful brands in… Read the full news article
Series of virtual events feature dynamic hotel brands available for conversions and new development in the Americas Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announced today (25 JANUARY 2021) the schedule for a series of virtual Hotel Development Symposiums in early 2021…. Read the full news article
Kimpton® St Honoré Paris will bring the brand’s heartfelt hospitality to the city’s Opéra District Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Unveiling a new chapter in its European expansion, IHG® Hotels & Resorts’ boutique luxury brand, Kimpton® Hotels & Restaurants, will open its first property in France this spring. The opening of Kimpton… Read the full news article
Agreement will see the debut of the brand in 4 countries Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has recently signed a Master Development Agreement (MDA) with Ishraq Hospitality, a division of the Dubai-based Mohamed & Obaid Almulla Group, to develop eight… Read the full news article
Newly launched pilot program set to allow guests to forge connections with local communities for meaningful travel across Asia Pacific whether at home or abroad HONG KONG, 2021-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International today (JANUARY 26, 2021) announces the launch of Good Travel with Marriott Bonvoy, a program offering meaningful travel across Asia… Read the full news article
New Pastry Chef joins world-class culinary team Bali at Jimbaran Bay, Indonesia, 2021-Jan-27 — /Travel PR News/ — 2021 is off to a sweet start at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay with the appointment of Pastry Chef Thomas Bouledin, who brings Michelin-star credentials and his French-Spanish heritage to the Resort’s world-class culinary team. At just 26,… Read the full news article
flydubai announces the start of flights to Malta and resumes flights to Catania from 12 May together with its operations to Naples from 13 May. The carrier also becomes the first UAE-based airline to offer direct flights to Salzburg from 13 May. Dubai, UAE, 2021-Jan-27 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, today… Read the full news article
Hong Kong SAR, China, 2021-Jan-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Wharf Hotels is pleased to announce the promotion of Junichi Tamakoshi to Regional Director Sales and Business Development, Japan. Having previously worked as Director of Business Development at Marco Polo Hotels – Hong Kong for more than 8 years, he was also involved in various… Read the full news article
“Book Now And If Your Plans Change So Can Your Booking” Dublin, Ireland, 2021-Jan-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (26 Jan) announced it is extending its € zero flight change fee for all customers who book before 31st Mar 2021. It is also allowing up to two booking date moves until… Read the full news article
Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2021-Jan-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Deutsche Hospitality is taking a further important step along its pathway to restructuring. Florian Daniel has been appointed to the newly created position of Chief Information Officer with immediate effect. In his capacity as CIO, Mr. Daniel will be responsible for the areas of Commercial… Read the full news article
Addition of New Nile River Ship Builds on Viking’s Commitment to Egypt Los Angeles, CA, 2021-Jan-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking® (www.viking.com) today (January 26, 2021) announced an expansion of its Egypt fleet with Viking Aton, a new state-of-the-art river vessel. Inspired by the design of the award-winning Viking Longships® and built specifically to… Read the full news article
Nadi, Fiji, 2021-Jan-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Fiji Airways is offering Fijians a rare opportunity to celebrate this Valentine’s Day in the skies with a special flight on Sunday 14th February. Flight FJ 679 will depart Nadi International Airport at 1.30pm on Valentine’s Day, spend almost three hours following a unique flight path around the… Read the full news article
New lifestyle hotel will introduce the Hyatt Centric brand to The Republic of Georgia ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, 2021-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt announced today (JANUARY 25, 2021) that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Alliance City LLC for the development of Hyatt Centric Boulevard Batumi. Expected to open in 2025, the hotel… Read the full news article
New nonstop to Minneapolis begins in May, adding flight to Orlando in the fall INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 2021-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Sun Country Airlines is coming to the Indianapolis International Airport (IND), bringing additional nonstop flights from Indy to Minneapolis-St. Paul in the summer and Orlando in the fall. Beginning May 28, 2021, Sun… Read the full news article
MIRAMAR, Fla., 2021-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Multi-platinum performer Brett Young will “Catch” an unforgettable flight to Florida as Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) and Mastercard announced plans today (Jan. 25, 2021) to celebrate the launch of the all-new Free Spirit® loyalty program and Free Spirit Mastercard with Brett Young: Live from the Runway. Young’s performance will be the first-ever concert… Read the full news article
Five weeks of preparations begin to ready plane for start of passenger service on March 1 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2021-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines has accepted delivery of its first Boeing 737-9 MAX airplane, marking a new phase of modernizing the airline’s fleet in the coming years. Alaska pilots flew the aircraft on a short… Read the full news article
Cape Town, Casablanca and Tunis will increase to five weekly flights, while Johannesburg will increase to 18 weekly flights, offering passengers more flexible and reliable travel options Airline’s young mixed fleet of sustainable aircraft has enabled it to continue flying throughout the pandemic and rebuild its global network to more than 800 weekly flights to… Read the full news article
The airline has been committed to supporting the vision of Education Above All Foundation since 2013 DOHA, Qatar, 2021-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to announce that it has raised over QAR 3.8 million for Education Above All (EAA) Foundation’s programme, Educate A Child (EAC), during 2019 and 2020. Since 2013,… Read the full news article
BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2021-Jan-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Fiumicino Rome Airport was opened in 1961 when Rome’s Ciampino Airport could no longer cope with the passenger traffic. Four runways, terminals for domestic, private and charter flights – Rome-Fiumicino airport is the largest air gateway in Italy. Let’s see how to get from Rome Fiumicino Airport… Read the full news article
LONDON, UK, 2021-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — In light of the vaccine being rolled out around the world, UK travel industry figures state that there is a growing “vaccine confidence” about 2021. It appears that the over 50s are taking the lead in travel bookings. TUI, the UK’s largest tour operator, says 50% of bookings… Read the full news article
From 25 January, existing balances and future points collected with Nectar can be converted into Avios, which can be redeemed through the British Airways Executive Club on flights, upgrades, hotel stays and more 400 Nectar points collected can be converted into 250 Avios and if customers wish to receive more Nectar points, then they can… Read the full news article
British Airways offering over 1 million seats for less than £40 each-way, based on a return fare Customers must book by Tuesday, 26 January The seats are available for travel on select dates until December, 2021 London, UK, 2021-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has today (21 January, 2021) revealed a series of… Read the full news article