Daily Archives: February 3, 2023

Lufthansa Group & VARO Partner for a Greener Future with Sustainable Aviation Fuel Supply Deal

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Energy company VARO could supply large quantities of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to the Lufthansa Group from as early as 2026 Cooperation to include innovative processes for the production of biogenic hydrogen Sustainable Aviation Fuels are essential for ecological transformation Cologne, Germany, 2023-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The Lufthansa Group and the energy company… Read the full press release

Lufthansa Expands Dreamliner Routes to US and Canada for Summer Travel

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Cologne, Germany, 2023-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Great news for “Dreamliner” fans traveling to the US and Canada this summer! Lufthansa’s newest aircraft, the Boeing 787-9, is heading to further North American destinations starting with the summer flight schedule as of 26 March. The Dreamliner will fly six times a week from Frankfurt to… Read the full press release

Cebu Pacific Recognized for Adherence to Best Corporate Governance Standards

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Manila, Philippines, 2023-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Atty. Anne Romadine Tieng, Cebu Pacific General Counsel, accepts the Golden Arrow Award for the airline in an awarding ceremony held on January 20. Cebu Pacific (PSE:CEB) received the Golden Arrow Award from the Institute of Corporate Directors in recognition of its continuous adherence to the best… Read the full press release

Hamad International Airport Launches Next-Gen Wi-Fi 6 for Optimal Passenger Experience

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Thousands of latest generation Cisco Wi-Fi 6 access points are now deployed throughout Hamad International Airport’s award-winning terminal building Doha, Qatar, 2023-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Hamad International Airport (DOH) has announced the launch of the next generation Wi-Fi service, empowered by Cisco technologies, across its state-of-the-art terminal to further enhance the airport’s passenger experience…. Read the full press release

John Holland-Kaye to Step Down as CEO of Heathrow Airport After Nine Years of Exceptional Leadership

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London, UK, 2023-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — After nine years as CEO of Heathrow Airport, John Holland-Kaye has informed the Board of his intention to stand down as CEO during 2023. The Board would like to thank John for his exceptional leadership since 2014, building a strong management team, developing a consumer-focused culture, improving… Read the full press release

Marriott International Named World’s Most Admired Company for 23rd Year in a Row by FORTUNE Magazine

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BETHESDA, MD, 2023-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International has been named one of FORTUNE Magazine’s 2023 World’s Most Admired Companies for the 23rd consecutive year. Each year, FORTUNE identifies companies with the strongest reputations across industries and recognizes companies for their commitment to social responsibility, financial performance, innovation, and ability to attract and retain… Read the full press release

Fairfield by Marriott Brings Warm Hospitality to Seven Anticipated Openings in Japan’s Southern Region

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The Latest Fairfield by Marriott ‘Michi-no-Eki’ hotel openings unlock access to picturesque volcanic landscapes and historic gems of Japan’s southern regions HONG KONG, 2023-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Fairfield by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, today (JANUARY 31, 2023) announced seven anticipated openings of 2023, adding to the portfolio… Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resorts Expands Luxury Presence in Germany with Market Debut of Vignette Collection’s Alte Post in Reit im Winkl

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Demonstrates IHG’s exciting growth agenda in Germany’s luxury hotel sector Frankfurt, Germany, 2023-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, continues to evolve its luxury presence in Germany as they sign Alte Post in Reit im Winkl, a market debut for Vignette Collection, the company’s newest luxury brand…. Read the full press release

Qantas Soars to Most Punctual Major Domestic Airline for 5 Months Straight, Improving On-Time Flights and Reducing Cancellations

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Sydney, Australia, 2023-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas customers had more on time flights and fewer cancellations in January than in the same month pre-COVID, making the national carrier the most punctual major domestic airline for five months in a row. This is the latest month-on-month improvement at Qantas after a turnaround that started… Read the full press release

Qantas Launches International Sale with Discounts on 26 Destinations, Adds New Melbourne-Jakarta Route

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Sydney, Australia, 2023-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas has launched a sale with discounted fares to 26 destinations across the airline’s international network and will launch a new route between Melbourne and Jakarta. QANTAS INTERNATIONAL SALE More than 170,000 seats are up for grabs, with the sale fares up to 35 per cent below… Read the full press release

Qantas Frequent Flyer and PETstock Partner to Reward Pet Owners with Points for Purchases and Services

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Sydney, Australia, 2023-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Caring for pets is set to become even more rewarding as Qantas Frequent Flyer and PETstock launch a new partnership. From today (1ST FEBRUARY 2023), PETstock customers can now choose to earn Qantas Points when shopping online or from hundreds of PETstock stores around Australia, expanding on… Read the full press release

Halifax Stanfield Records 189% Increase in Travel Demand, Becomes Canada’s Sixth Busiest Airport

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Halifax, N.S., 2023-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — From record-low passenger volumes to peak travel days occasionally surpassing pre-pandemic volumes, in 2022, Halifax Stanfield experienced a dramatic increase in travel demand and ended the year serving 3,107,425 passengers. With passenger activity up 189 per cent, Halifax Stanfield was Canada’s second fastest-recovering Tier 1 airport and… Read the full press release

Stagecoach Launches UK’s First Fully-Electric City Bus Network in Inverness with Ministerial Support

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£10.8m investment in public transport in Inverness 25 new zero-emission buses will operate on all city centre routes 159 new electric buses are planned to be introduced across the UK in 2023 £40m total investment in new vehicles and infrastructure in the Highlands by end of 2023 Perth, Scotland, 2023-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ —… Read the full press release

Radisson Hotel Group Brings Iconic Hotel Berlin to the Radisson Individuals Portfolio

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Brussels/Berlin, 2023-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group is bringing its Radisson Individuals brand to the heart of Berlin. The well-known 701 rooms and suites Hotel Berlin, Berlin will become a member of Radisson Individuals from April 2023, expanding the Group’s international Radisson Individuals portfolio to 56 hotels in operation and under development… Read the full press release

Gordon Smith Named Destination Development Director for South of Scotland by VisitScotland

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VisitScotland has announced that Gordon Smith has been appointed Destination Development Director for the South of Scotland EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2023-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — VISITSCOTLAND has today (02 Feb 2023) announced the appointment of a new Destination Development Director for the South of Scotland. Gordon Smith, who has worked within tourism for more than… Read the full press release