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

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 press release

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

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 press release

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

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 press release

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

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 press release

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

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 press release

Perfect Stays introduces their latest property, Harbour Walk, Padstow

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 press release

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

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 press release

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

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 press release

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

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 press release

Swissport announces partnership with smart baggage management solutions provider AirPortr

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 press release

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

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 press release

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

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 press release

Outrigger Announces Management Team for Thailand

Outrigger Announces Management Team for Thailand

Experienced hoteliers will open three beach resorts in southern Thailand this high season PHUKET, 2021-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Outrigger Hospitality Group has announced its senior management team that will open three resorts in southern Thailand this high season. Tony Pedroni, has been appointed Area General Manager, Thailand. He will be supported by Sergey… Read the full press release

All Nippon Airways offers new range of healthy in-flight dining options

As part of the “ANA Future Promise” initiative, ANA aims to realize “Delightful, kind-hearted & comfortable skies for everybody” through the universalization of food Beginning on October 1, four types of Diabetic, Low Fat, Low Calorie and Low Salt meals on ANA international flights will be renewed, offering a choice of menus that incorporate the… Read the full press release

ANA Cargo joins Pharma.Aero

By participating in Pharma.Aero, ANA aims to provide global standards and high quality pharmaceutical transportation ANA has been certified IATA Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV PHARMA) since 2017 TOKYO, JAPAN, 2021-Sep-29 — /Travel PR News/ — ANA Cargo has joined Pharma.Aero, a non-profit organization that works to improve end-to-end air… Read the full press release

Qantas or Jetstar respond to reopening plans in Victoria, New South Wales and Western Australia with updated flight schedules

Sydney, Australia, 2021-Sep-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The Qantas Group has updated its flying schedule in response to the reopening plans and latest border assumptions in Victoria, New South Wales and Western Australia. The key domestic changes are: Bringing forward the reopening date for travel between Victoria and New South Wales from 1 December… Read the full press release

MSC Cruises’ private island Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve welcomes hundreds of tiny Loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings

Ocean Cay has become a thriving and breath-taking habitat for guests to enjoy, full of indigenous species flourishing both ashore and in the surrounding marine environment More than six nests and hundreds of sea turtle hatchlings have been identified on MSC Cruises’ marine reserve private island The waters around the former industrial site have been… Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resorts appoints Joanna Kurowska as new managing director, UK & Ireland

Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Sep-29 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel groups, has today (28 SEPTEMBER 2021) announced the appointment of Joanna Kurowska as the new managing director in its home market of UK & Ireland. Joanna will be responsible for driving sustainable hotel performance in… Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resorts and PT Hotel Dago Pakar announce Hotel Indigo Bandung Dago Pakar in Indonesia

Boutique brand continues Indonesian growth with Hotel Indigo Bandung Dago Pakar Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Sep-29 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts and PT Hotel Dago Pakar are proud to extend their partnership in Indonesia with a second hotel – Hotel Indigo Bandung Dago Pakar – following the success of InterContinental Bandung Dago Pakar…. Read the full press release

Heathrow to introduce a Terminal Drop-Off Charge across all terminal forecourts from 1st November

Heathrow is the last major UK airport to introduce such a charge, with similar drop-off charges in place at the other 9 largest UK airports The £5 fee – initially proposed last year – will be managed using Automatic Number Plate Recognition systems similar to those used for the London Congestion Charge and Dart Charge… Read the full press release

Marriott International named to the Seramount 100 Best Companies list for the 28th time

The company also named to Seramount’s Best Companies for Dads list BETHESDA, MD, 2021-Sep-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (SEPTEMBER 28, 2021), Marriott International, Inc. was named to the Seramount (formerly Working Mother Media) 100 Best Companies list for the 28th time and the Seramount Best Companies for Dads list for the second consecutive year…. Read the full press release

Aeroflot again recognized as the Best Airline in Eastern Europe at the Skytrax World Airline Awards

Moscow, Russia, 2021-Sep-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot has again been recognized as the Best Airline in Eastern Europe at the Skytrax World Airline Awards. Aeroflot scooped the title for the eighth time in a row, and for the ninth time overall. Known as the Oscars of the aviation world, the World Airline Awards… Read the full press release

Emirates to deploy A380 aircraft to an expanded list of destinations

Spurred by further easing of travel restrictions, Emirates is boosting number of destinations served by flagship aircraft to 27 by November Airline on track to restore 70% of its capacity by year-end, with the addition of more than 280,000 seats across its global network Dubai, UAE, 2021-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — In line with… Read the full press release

Emirates brings traditional sweet and savory Oktoberfest treats onboard its flights to Germany

Dubai/ Munich, 2021-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is once again delighting customers by bringing regional festive culinary traditions onboard its flights. This time, Emirates customers flying to Germany from Dubai can enjoy traditional sweet and savory Oktoberfest treats on their flights. Customers flying from Emirates’ hub in Dubai… Read the full press release

Four Seasons at Home further expands collection of luxury goods

Resort robes and wool blankets are among the new items topping wish lists this season Toronto, Canada, 2021-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Two years after launching Four Seasons at Home, leading luxury brand Four Seasons continues to turn heads in the online retail space, further expanding its collection of luxury goods designed to enhance the… Read the full press release

New Zealand’s well-known brands team up to support “Doing it for Each Other” vaccination campaign

Auckland, New Zealand, 2021-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Some of New Zealand’s most well-known brands have joined forces to boost vaccination rates among Aucklanders. Backed by Auckland Airport, the “Doing it for Each Other” campaign is being supported by The Warehouse, Spark, Torpedo7, Noel Leeming, Pullman Rotorua, Vodafone, TheMarket.com, Haier, Sky Television, 2degrees, Sofitel… Read the full press release

World Travel Awards opens voting for the World categories of its 2021 programme

London, UK, 2021-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — World Travel Awards – the global initiative to recognize and reward excellence in travel and tourism – has opened voting for the prestigious World categories of its 2021 programme. Nominees feature the winners of WTA’s regional categories (Europe, Asia, Oceania, Middle East, South America, Central America, North America, Africa,… Read the full press release

Finavia announces start of construction of Finland’s largest hotel located in the heart of Helsinki Airport

Vantaa, Finland, 2021-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — LAK Real Estate will start the construction of the largest hotel in Finland. Construction work will start in October 2021, and the hotel is expected to open right next to terminal 2 in 2024. The complex, operated by Nordic Choice Hotels, will provide a total of more… Read the full press release

Wizz Air launches four new routes from North Macedonia to Italy, Germany and Denmark

Wizz Air adds four new routes from North Macedonia to Italy, Germany and Denmark

Budapest, Hungary, 2021-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest growing airline, announces today four new routes from North Macedonia to Italy, Germany and Denmark – Skopje to Bologna and Turin– Italy, Skopje to Billund – Denmark, and Ohrid to Friedrichshafen, Germany. The first flights to all destinations will depart in December 2021…. Read the full press release

flydubai becomes the first UAE airline to provide direct air links to the Slovenian capital

The Dubai-based carrier becomes the first UAE airline to provide direct air links to the Slovenian capital from 24 September with three flights a week • The airline grows its operations in Europe to 20 points in 17 countries Dubai, UAE, 2021-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, became the first airline… Read the full press release