TAP Air Portugal starts service between Lisbon and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Inaugural flight arrives in the Dominican Republic Airline connects directly Lisbon to the Caribbean destination with three weekly flights Roundtrip flights from 403 euros Lisbon, Portugal, 2021-Dec-16 — /Travel PR News/ — TAP Air Portugal has inaugurated its new route connecting Lisbon and Punta Cana three times a week, with the Portuguese airline’s A330-900neo having… Read the full press release

Qantas launches direct flights from Australia to Rome starting June 2022

Sydney, Australia, 2021-Dec-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas will reignite its love affair with Rome, adding direct flights from Australia to the eternal city from the middle of next year. From 22 June 2022, Qantas will operate the only direct service between Australia and continental Europe, flying three return Sydney-Perth-Rome flights per week to… Read the full press release

Qantas to purchase 10 million litres of SAF in 2022 from bp

Sydney, Australia, 2021-Dec-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas will purchase blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from next month, helping to reduce its carbon emissions by around 10 per cent for its flights from London. It is the first time an Australian airline will purchase SAF on an ongoing basis for regular scheduled services. The… Read the full press release

Qantas and Jetstar to operate flights to and from Queensland from Victoria and New South Wales as border reopens

Sydney, Australia, 2021-Dec-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas and Jetstar are set to reunite thousands of loved ones today (13TH DECEMBER 2021) as Queensland’s border reopens to Victoria and New South Wales for the first time in more than five months. Nearly 10,000 passengers will travel today on close to 100 Qantas and Jetstar… Read the full press release

CURA Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon awarded a Michelin star

Lisbon, Portugal, 2021-Dec-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The prestigious Michelin Guide for Spain and Portugal 2022 awarded a Michelin star (“High quality cooking, worth a stop”) to CURA Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon, headed by Chef Pedro Pena Bastos. “It is with great enthusiasm that we announce that CURA Restaurant has been awarded one Michelin… Read the full press release

Five lucky Emirates Skywards members have a change to become Skywards millionaires this Dubai Shopping Festival

Emirates Skywards is offering five lucky members a chance to become Skywards millionaires this Dubai Shopping Festival. Shop, dine or unwind at The Dubai Mall or spend with Skywards Everyday partners for a chance to bag a million Miles Dubai, UAE, 2021-Dec-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines announces nonstop service from Memphis to Las Vegas, Orlando, and Los Angeles in 2022

Spirit Airlines to launch with nonstop service to Las Vegas, Orlando, and Los Angeles in 2022 MIRAMAR, Fla., 2021-Dec-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Bright yellow planes will soon be flying into the Home of the Blues for the first time as Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) today (Dec. 14, 2021) announced the addition of Memphis to its route… Read the full press release

Air Canada: Aeroplan members to earn points on Uber Eats and Uber Rides

Multi-year partnership between Aeroplan and Uber Canada launches today Aeroplan members can now earn points with Uber and Uber Eats Extra bonus points for new Uber customers MONTREAL, CANADA, 2021-Dec-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroplan is pleased to announce an expanded loyalty partnership with Uber Canada, giving Aeroplan members in Canada the opportunity to earn points on Uber… Read the full press release

AGS Airport Ltd to transform airport security operations with Pangiam and Google Cloud’s Project DARTMOUTH

AGS Airports Ltd to trial new artificial intelligence-led technology at security sites in Aberdeen, Glasgow, and Southampton airports LONDON, UK, 2021-Dec-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (Dec. 15, 2021), Pangiam, in collaboration with Google Cloud, announced details of Project DARTMOUTH, an initiative to transform airport security operations by looking for threats concealed within baggage… Read the full press release

Radisson Hotel Group announces the opening of Radisson Resort Ras Al Khaimah Marjan Island

Dubai / Ras Al Khaimah, 2021-Dec-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group is delighted to announce the opening of the Middle East’s first Radisson Resort, Radisson Resort Ras Al Khaimah Marjan Island – a perfect beach getaway just a 45-minute drive from Dubai, offering direct beach access and panoramic views of the surrounding… Read the full press release

Radisson Hotel Group announces the opening of Radisson RED Chandigarh Mohali, India

New Delhi, India, 2021-Dec-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group today (15 December 2021) announced the launch of its bold and unconventional brand, Radisson RED, in India, with the opening of Radisson RED Chandigarh Mohali. The hotel is first of 10 hotels slated to open in the market under the brand’s umbrella within… Read the full press release

SITA and Palermo Falcone Borsellino International Airport to trial new technology to measure and manage airport emissions

The technology enables airports to measure and manage Scope 3 emissions. Palermo, Italy, 2021-Dec-16 — /Travel PR News/ — SITA, the world’s leading IT provider for the air transport industry, and Palermo Falcone Borsellino International Airport have announced a new partnership to trial, over an initial four-month period, a unique solution that aims to cut… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines ramps up 2022 summer flight schedule with 110 destinations to offer

Around 90 destinations in the flight programme for the Easter break Flight offer will be successively increased until midsummer Almost 110 attractive destinations worldwide will be offered during the summer season with around 1,300 weekly frequencies Vienna, Austria, 2021-Dec-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Those who are already tired of freezing temperatures, can start planning… Read the full press release

724 626 passengers used Budapest Airport in November 2021, 11 000 more vs previous month

Another passenger peak in November November was the second strongest cargo month in the history of the airport From winter to summer – plenty of popular destinations for relaxation at the end of the year Budapest, Hungary, 2021-Dec-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The November passenger number has exceeded the passenger traffic registered in October,… Read the full press release

Hyatt to debut the Andaz brand in Qatar

Andaz Doha will mark a significant milestone in Hyatt’s continued growth of its luxury lifestyle offering in the Middle East Chicago, IL, 2021-Dec-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (December 13, 2021) that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Al Mirqab Tourist Company LLC to debut… Read the full press release