Category Archives: Travel

IATA announces China Eastern Airlines as host of the 78th IATA AGM and World Air Transport Summit in Shanghai

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Boston, Massachusetts, 2021-Oct-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that China Eastern Airlines will host the 78th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit in Shanghai, People’s Republic of China, on 19-21 June 2022. This will be the third time China will host the global gathering of aviation’s… Read the full news article

IATA urges governments to implement simplified risk management as borders re-open to international travel

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Boston, Massachusetts, 2021-Oct-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for an end to wildly inconsistent COVID-19 travel restrictions that are stalling the recovery of air transport. It urged governments to implement simplified regimes to manage the risks of COVID-19 as borders re-open to international travel. “Travel restrictions bought governments… Read the full news article

Cathay Pacific and UNICEF HK raised HK$1.56 million in 2020 from ‘Change for Good’ inflight fundraising programme

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Cathay Pacific and UNICEF HK raised HK$1.56 million in 2020 despite huge disruption to global air travel Hong Kong, China, 2021-Oct-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific Airways and the Hong Kong Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF HK) announced today (October 4, 2021) that the ‘Change for Good’ (CFG) inflight fundraising programme raised a total… Read the full news article

Emirates unveils A380 Expo 2020 Dubai livery

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DUBAI, UAE, 2021-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, the Premier Partner and Official Airline of Expo 2020 Dubai, today (28 September 2021) revealed a head-turning A380 livery dedicated to further carrying the global event’s messages worldwide. A bold departure from the airline’s traditional white and gold paint scheme, this bright blue aircraft livery features… Read the full news article

Emirates introduces cold coffee choices onboard First and Business class

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On World Coffee Day, Emirates reveals serving up nearly 28 million cups of coffee each year Dubai, UAE, 2021-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Coffee lovers flying Emirates in First and Business class can look forward to a refreshing brew with newly introduced cold coffee choices onboard – the classic iced Americano, or the slightly… Read the full news article

Emirates reaffirms partnership with South African Airways

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Airline reaffirms partnership with SAA to jointly deliver a better customer proposition as part of commitment to growing presence in South Africa Dubai/ Johannesburg, 2021-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — With South African Airways (SAA) resuming operations, Emirates has been working closely with SAA to reactivate its long-standing partnership which aims to improve the customer… Read the full news article

Emirates resumes flights to London Gatwick Airport from 10 December

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Dubai, UAE, 2021-Oct-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates will restart flights to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from 10 December, responding to the easing of international travel restrictions and an upsurge in passenger demand for winter sun. The world’s largest international airline will resume services to its second London gateway with a daily flight operated by… Read the full news article

Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort launches special offers for a well-deserved break by the river

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2021-Oct-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort is announcing a series of enticing special offers that afford Bangkokians and out-of-towners a well-deserved break by the river to rediscover the heart and soul of the city that never sleeps. Located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River amidst eleven… Read the full news article

DESERT & DELTA SAFARIS INCREASES ITS PORTFOLIO WITH NXAMASERI ISLAND LODGE

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BOTSWANA OWNED AND OPERATED, DESERT & DELTA SAFARIS INCREASES ITS PORTFOLIO WITH THE ACQUISITION OF NXAMASERI ISLAND LODGE Botswana, 2021-Oct-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Desert & Delta Safaris is delighted to announce a new addition to its luxury lodge portfolio. The company which is based, owned and operated in Botswana, has purchased Nxamaseri Island… Read the full news article

Niyama Private Islands Maldives to host its 2021 Surf Week from 1 to 7 November

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Male, Maldives, 2021-Oct-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Niyama Private Islands, the only luxury resort in the Maldives with its own wave breaking onto the shore, will host its 2021 Surf Week from 1 to 7 November, where guests can receive surf coaching from two times world surf air show champion Josh Kerr and have… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita names Sebastien Carre as Regional Vice President and General Manager

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Mauritius, 2021-Oct-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Sebastien Carre has been appointed Regional Vice President and General Manager of Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita, ahead of the Resort’s much anticipated reopening on October 1, 2021. An accomplished hotelier with more than 30 years of global experience, Carre takes up his role in Mauritius, with additional regional oversight… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown launches its latest wellness experience featuring The Traveling Hypnotist Nicole Hernandez

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Featuring Nicole Hernandez, known as The Traveling Hypnotist, the experience delves into past life regression through guided hypnosis New York, USA, 2021-Oct-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown, the award-winning hotel located in the heart of Manhattan’s TriBeCa neighbourhood, has launched its latest wellness experience – The Time Traveler. Curated by in-house Resident… Read the full news article

Key leadership appointments at Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Minneapolis

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Minneapolis, USA, 2021-Oct-01 — /Travel PR News/ — As the all-new Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Minneapolis begins to take shape in the heart of the city, Four Seasons announces the appointments of two company veterans to the property’s leadership team. General Manager Florian Riedel arrives from Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto, where… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Dubai’s Chef Nicolas Lambert wins Prix d’Excellence, Hospitality & Catering from Relais Desserts

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The pastry prodigy brings the highly coveted accolade to his home at Four Seasons Dubai Dubai, UAE, 2021-Oct-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Dubai celebrate their Senior Executive Pastry Chef Nicolas Lambert winning a prestigious award by the world’s most esteemed French pâtisserie association. Relais Desserts, a guild of the world’s best pastry chefs, bestowed Lambert… Read the full news article

LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas welcomes new Marketing and Public Relations Manager Monika Adlakha

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Male’, Maldives, 2021-Oct-01 — /Travel PR News/ — LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas appoints Monika Adlakha as the resort’s new Marketing and Public Relations Manager. With a broad spectrum of experience across media and communication, Monika brings in over 18 years’ of experience to the role. Based at the island, she will be… Read the full news article

Newark Liberty International Airport opens newly Revamped, Repaved 4R-22L Runway

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New York City, New York, United States, 2021-Oct-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Newark Liberty International Airport has reopened one of its major runways after a three-month closure to repave the surface and add key upgrades. With the reopening, all airport runways are again operational during peak hours while auxiliary work, including taxiway and lighting… Read the full news article

dnata and AGI Freight Singapore sign Service Agreement

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Singapore, 2021-Oct-01 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, a leading global air and travel services services provider, has signed a Service Agreement with AGI Freight Singapore (AGI) to provide a fast track delivery solution for inbound e-Commerce shipments arriving by air at Changi Airport. The partnership will see dnata prioritise inbound e-commerce cargo and offer… Read the full news article

Deutsche Hospitality supports education programme at two local schools in Frankfurt

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Deutsche Hospitality funding a programme at two schools in Frankfurt / Eintracht Frankfurt announces that Muhammed Damar will act as an official mentor for the scheme Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2021-Oct-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Strong partners have come together to assist with an integrative education programme entitled “Football meets Culture”. In Frankfurt am… Read the full news article

Low-cost airline Flyr selects SITA solutions to boost operational efficiencies, reduce carbon emissions and streamline border processes

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The new low-cost airline has selected solutions from SITA’s aircraft and airport portfolios to boost operational efficiencies and optimize air-to-ground communications. Oslo, Norway, 2021-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — As Flyr AS, a new low-cost airline based in Norway, takes to the skies, it has turned to SITA to deliver a wide range of solutions… Read the full news article

Royal Caribbean International brings Asia’s largest and most innovative ship Spectrum of the Seas to Singapore

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Asia’s Largest, Most Innovative Ship Will Visit Destinations as soon as October 2022, Quantum of the Seas Extends its Season Through April 2022 SINGAPORE, 2021-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Holidaymakers will have much to celebrate when Royal Caribbean International brings Asia’s largest and most innovative ship, Spectrum of the Seas, to Singapore for the long-awaited comeback of cruising… Read the full news article

CHOICE HOTELS EMEA FOCUSES ON FRENCH GROWTH AND OBSERVES INCREASING CONSUMER CONFIDENCE IN THE MARKET

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Paris, France 2021-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Having observed increased consumer confidence in the French market through encouraging domestic leisure travel in July and August, Choice Hotels EMEA has this week attended the Franchise Expo Paris and Global Lodging Forum, both held in Paris, to meet with franchisees and focus on growth in the… Read the full news article

Finnair to offer PCR testing expanding its COVID-19 testing service

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Vantaa, Finland, 2021-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Finnair expands its corona testing service and will also offer PCR testing at a price of 99 euros. A negative corona test certificate is a prerequisite for entry in several countries, especially if the passenger has not been fully vaccinated. Finnair has previously introduced rapid antigen testing… Read the full news article

Swoop launches new non-stop service from Toronto to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

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Ultra-low cost airline expands on Caribbean success with launch of new direct route from Toronto to Dominican Republic resort destination TORONTO, CANADA, 2021-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (Sept. 28, 2021), Swoop announced new non-stop service from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ). Flights to Punta Cana are set… Read the full news article

Perfect Stays introduces their latest property, Harbour Walk, Padstow

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LONDON, 2021-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Luxury self-catering company Perfect Stays is proud to announce a new addition to its property roster, Harbour Walk. Located in the heart of the Padstow – famous for its stunning views, quaint cobbled streets and most importantly, the critically acclaimed food – this beautiful bolthole will provide the perfect base for your seaside stay. The interiors are neutral and refined, with a hint of coastal throughout, a nod to… Read the full news article

Aer Lingus increases its services from Belfast City Airport to London Heathrow, Manchester, and Edinburgh

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Belfast to Manchester, UK goes twice daily Belfast to Edinburgh increases to 11 flights per week Two additional services to London Heathrow, restoring the full 21 flights per week as operated pre-pandemic, fares from £39.99 each-way Fares to Manchester and Edinburgh from £29.99 each-way Connecting Northern Ireland with Aer Lingus direct to the Caribbean and… Read the full news article

Budapest Airport enables passengers to pre-order food in the transit area with Wolt

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Budapest, Hungary, 2021-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Budapest Airport is expanding its offer with a new service: it is the first in Europe to partner with Wolt and enable passengers to order in advance from restaurants and cafés at Budapest Airport. With the mobile application, fast and contactless orders can now be placed, paid… Read the full news article

Bristol Airport trials electric airside bus as part of its plan to become Net Zero by the year 2030

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London, UK, 2021-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Bristol Airport continues with its strategy of reducing airport operating emissions by trialling an electric airside bus. Bristol Airport worked with COBUS Industries to supply the electric vehicle.   The bus, introduced on a trial basis, has the capacity to carry up to 110 customers and will operate… Read the full news article

Swissport announces partnership with smart baggage management solutions provider AirPortr

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Zurich, Switzerland, 2021-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The partnership between the digital platform and provider of smart baggage management solutions and the global market leader in aviation ground services marks a milestone towards contactless airport journeys, improved passenger mobility and sustainability for airports and the aviation sector at large. AirPortr, the digital platform and… Read the full news article

Belfast City Airport welcomes Aer Lingus’ expanded services to London Heathrow, Manchester, and Edinburgh

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Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2021-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Aer Lingus and Belfast City Airport are pleased to announce that from 31 October, Aer Lingus will significantly increase its services from Belfast City Airport to London Heathrow, Manchester, and Edinburgh. Belfast City to Manchester will increase from its current daily schedule to twice daily flights;… Read the full news article

Southwest Airlines and Walt Disney World® Resort team up for a co-branded commemorative aircraft honoring their 50th anniversaries in 2021

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DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) joins Walt Disney World® Resort with a special co-branded commemorative aircraft honoring 50 years of connecting people with memories and magic, as each company celebrates a 50th anniversary in 2021. The Boeing 737-700 features 50th anniversary logos of both Southwest Airlines® and Walt Disney World… Read the full news article