Members of Qatar Airways Privilege Club can earn more Qmiles according to the fare family they select The airline will offer exclusive discounts at Qatar Duty Free retail and food and beverage outlets for customers booking through certain channels DOHA, Qatar, 2020-Nov-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has launched new, simplified fare families… Read the full news article
Ben Minicucci to become CEO on March 31, 2021; Brad Tilden to continue as Board Chair SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2020-Nov-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Air Group’s board of directors announced today that Brad Tilden will retire as chief executive officer on March 31, 2021, and Ben Minicucci, president of Alaska Airlines and a member of the Alaska… Read the full news article
Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain, 2020-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, announces that it will resume its direct operations to and from Casablanca’s Mohammed V International Airport with one weekly flight starting from 7 November 2020 on its flagship Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The airline currently flies… Read the full news article
Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain, 2020-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, announces that it will resume its direct flights to and from Male’s Velana International Airport in the Maldives with two weekly flights starting from 12 December 2020. The flights will be operated by the airline’s… Read the full news article
SAN DIEGO, CA, 2020-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (November 4, 2020) marks Southwest Airlines’ inaugural flight from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Honolulu, Hawaii via Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL). This is the first time Southwest has provided daily, nonstop service from SAN to Hawaii. “We’ve been anticipating this route for many months and welcome Southwest’s new… Read the full news article
DUBAI, UAE, 2020-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates’ iconic flagship A380 landed at Queen Alia International (AMM) yesterday afternoon as the airline resumed the operations of its popular aircraft to Amman. Customers can fly the Emirates A380 between Dubai and Amman three times a week on Wednesdays, Thursday and Fridays as part of the airline’s newly introduced expanded schedule of 10 weekly flights. The expanded schedule also… Read the full news article
Doha, Qatar, 2020-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Imagine escaping to your very own over-water home retreat in the Maldives at the drop of a hat. Now with Anantara Veli Maldives Resort’s ‘Unlimited Stays in Paradise’ package, you can book unlimited nights at the resort for a one-time fee and make this island paradise your bolthole for… Read the full news article
Flights restored between OAK and Kauai, Maui, Oahu and the island of Hawaii Oakland, Calif., 2020-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakland International Airport welcomes the return of Hawaiian Airlines as well as the resumption of service to the neighbor islands of Hawaii, Kauai and Maui. Flights to the three neighbor islands join service to… Read the full news article
Auckland, New Zealand, 2020-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Traveller numbers might be well down at Auckland Airport, but their generosity is still flying high with $100,000 to be shared out to South Auckland charities through the Twelve Days of Christmas grants programme. Each year, unwanted currency placed in donation globes by travellers at Auckland… Read the full news article
London, UK, 2020-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — World Travel Awards has revealed its Middle East 2020 winners as part of its inaugural Middle East Winners Day. Winners include Dubai, which fended off stiff competition to emerge as ‘Middle East’s Leading Destination’, whilst Oman was acknowledged with awards for both ‘Middle East’s Leading Cultural Destination’… Read the full news article
London, UK, 2020-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — World Travel Awards – the pre-eminent awards programme in the tourism and hospitality industry – has unveiled its Asia 2020 winners to coincide with its inaugural Asia Winners Day. Winners include India, which fended off stiff competition to emerge as ‘Asia’s Leading Destination’, whilst the Philippines was acknowledged with… Read the full news article
London, UK, 2020-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — World Travel Awards – the global initiative to recognize and reward excellence in travel and tourism – has announced its Europe 2020 winners to coincide with its inaugural Europe Winners Day. Winners include Portugal, which fended off stiff competition to emerge as ‘Europe’s Leading Destination’, whilst the imperial splendour… Read the full news article
Zurich Airport has received the prestigious World Travel Award for the best airport in Europe for the 17th time in succession. Zurich, Switzerland, 2020-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — In addition to customer satisfaction, the award reflects the quality standards achieved by products and services at and around Zurich Airport. Stephan Widrig, CEO of Flughafen… Read the full news article
Doha, Qatar, 2020-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas is now open and welcoming guests with brand new villas and redesigned wellness and dining concepts, including its newly renovated beach pool residences, restaurants and Anantara Spa. Further enhancing the guest experience, the resort has also implemented Anantara’s Stay with Peace of Mind programme and the launch… Read the full news article
Shannon, Ireland, 2020-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Measures taken by Shannon Group to protect the safety of its passengers and employees at Shannon Airport during the COVID-19 pandemic have been recognised internationally, with the airport receiving a global endorsement from the Airports Council International (ACI) World and ACI EUROPE. Following an independent assessment, Shannon… Read the full news article
Airline will operate 14 flights a week with a double daily service Dubai, UAE, 2020-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has announced the start of flights between Dubai and Tel Aviv from 26 November 2020. The carrier will operate 14 flights a week offering a double daily service between Dubai International… Read the full news article
Dubai, UAE, 2020-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates SkyCargo has recently crossed key milestones in its global freighter operations. The cargo division of Emirates recently completed 10 years of operating dedicated cargo flights on its Boeing 777-F aircraft to Viracopos in Brazil and five years to Brussels. The air cargo carrier commenced freighter flights… Read the full news article
Wānaka to Christchurch sounds like a great idea Queenstown, New Zealand, 2020-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The first direct flight between Wānaka and Christchurch took off from Wanaka Airport this morning. Colin Keel, Chief Executive of Queenstown Airport Corporation said the start of the service is a great milestone for Wānaka Airport. “We are pleased… Read the full news article
Dubai, UAE, 2020-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — For the 6th consecutive year, dnata has been named ‘Ground Handler of the Year’ at the 2020 Air Cargo News Awards. The award, which has long been recognised as the preeminent accolade in the air cargo industry, was accepted by Ross Marino, dnata’s Regional CEO for Europe, at a digital event…. Read the full news article
Dubai, UAE, 2020-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai-based dnata Travel Group brands have won eight accolades at the 2020 World Travel Awards Middle East. Representing the travel division of dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, awards earned by the dnata Travel Group for 2020 included: Middle East’s Leading Hotel Booking Solutions… Read the full news article
Marcus Bernhardt and Dr. Ulrich Johannwille took charge of Steigenberger Hotels AG/Deutsche Hospitality on 1 November 2020 Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2020-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The designated Members of the Executive Board of Steigenberger Hotels AG/Deutsche Hospitality – CEO Marcus Bernhardt and CFO Dr. Ulrich Johannwille – assumed responsibility for operational management at… Read the full news article
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND, 2020-Nov-04 — /Travel PR News/ — AUCKLAND WATERFRONT: What floats your boat? A rock star lifestyle without the hefty price tag. TFE Hotels’ new ‘heavy metal (precast concrete and glass)’ superstar, Travelodge Hotel Auckland Wynyard Quarter, which opened on 30 October, takes centre stage in Auckland’s up-and-coming, industrial-chic waterfront precinct. A guaranteed… Read the full news article
Los Angeles, CA, 2020-Nov-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking® (www.viking.com) announced today (November 2, 2020) that it has completed installation of the first full-scale PCR laboratory at sea. This new onboard facility – an industry first – allows for unprecedented testing capacity in the cruise industry, enabling Viking to conduct PCR testing of all… Read the full news article
MONTREAL, CANADA, 2020-Nov-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The departure of Air Canada flight AC1810 from Toronto to Cancun today (Nov. 2, 2020) marked the return of Air Canada Rouge to the skies. “Air Canada Rouge remains an important part of our overall strategy in rebuilding Air Canada’s global network. As leisure traffic resumes, we will progressively… Read the full news article
Hong Kong SAR, China, 2020-Nov-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Wharf Hotels is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Poutawa as its new Group Director Restaurants, Bars & Events. Having held senior positions with luxury hotel groups in China, Thailand and Doha, and a frequent host to heads of state forums, Michael holds over… Read the full news article
Brussels, Belgium, 2020-Nov-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the debut of its fourth brand in South Africa, the upscale Radisson, with the opening of Radisson Hotel & Convention Centre, Johannesburg, O.R. Tambo. This new addition further strengthens the group’s presence in one of its key African markets and brings the… Read the full news article
Brussels, Belgium, 2020-Nov-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the opening of its first Park Inn by Radisson in Riyadh, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s capital city. The opening of the hotel strengthens the brand’s presence in Saudi Arabia to nine hotels, and brings the group’s portfolio across the… Read the full news article
Silver Moon is the third ship to be built by Fincantieri for Silversea Cruises, with the fourth—Silver Dawn—scheduled for 2021. ANCONA, ITALY, 2020-Nov-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Silversea Cruises today (October 30, 2020) took delivery of new ship Silver Moon—the ninth vessel in the leading ultra-luxury cruise line’s fleet. During an intimate celebration held at Fincantieri’s… Read the full news article
Rocco Forte Hotels invites guests to seize the moment and escape to Italy London, UK, 2020-Nov-04 — /Travel PR News/ — At a time when many European countries are faced with bleak winter days and office closures, Rocco Forte Hotels has launched Carpe Diem, an extraordinary, once in a lifetime customized offer inviting guests to… Read the full news article
Dusit Thani Kyoto is slated to open its doors in the heart of the city in September 2023. Bangkok, Thailand, 2020-Nov-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has signed a hotel management agreement with Yasuda Real Estate Co., Ltd., a community-focused property developer based in Tokyo,… Read the full news article