Rolls-Royce Achieves Milestone in Hydrogen Research for Aviation

London, UK, 2023-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Rolls-Royce (LSE: RR., ADR: RYCEY) announces a further key milestone, a world industry first, has been achieved in its hydrogen research project. Both Rolls-Royce and its partner easyJet are committed to being at the forefront of the development of hydrogen combustion engine technology capable of powering a… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport Begins £60 Million Project for New Transport Hub and Multi-Storey Car Park

London, UK, 2023-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Bristol Airport has commenced work on its largest capital project ever and is investing over £60m in creating a public transport interchange hub and multi-storey car park. This transformational project will enhance services and accessibility for customers whether arriving or departing from Bristol Airport. Customers using Bristol… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines Launches Week of WOW with 50% Off Base Fares and Daily Travel Deals

DALLAS, TX, 2023-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) launched one of its largest sales of the year as part of its Week of WOW. Starting today, through Sept. 28, 2023, 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time, Customers can take advantage of 50% off base fares on limited flights by using WOW50 in the promo code box when booking… Read the full press release

Double digit growth in global hospitality industry for Q4 2023

2023 global hotel occupancy levels are trending 10% ahead of 2022 with Q4 on-the-books reservations up 11% over last year, according to Amadeus data PORTSMOUTH, New Hampshire, 2023-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — There is sense of buoyancy in the global hospitality industry as we head into the fourth quarter of 2023. According to new Demand360® business intelligence… Read the full press release

Airport Handling Secures Multi-Year Ground Handling Contract with Hainan Airlines at Milan Malpensa Airport

Milan, Italy, 2023-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Airport Handling, a joint venture of leading global air and travel services provider dnata, has been awarded a multi-year contract by Hainan Airlines to manage its ground handling operations at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP). The agreement will see Airport Handling provide a range of passenger, ramp and… Read the full press release

Air Canada Places Firm Order for 18 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners with Options for 12 More

Firm order for 18 aircraft and 12 options; first delivery scheduled for late 2025 Aircraft to feature new, state-of-the-art interior cabin design Air Canada converts two Boeing 777 freighter orders to passenger aircraft MONTREAL, CANADA, 2023-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada said it has placed a firm order with The Boeing Company for 18 Boeing… Read the full press release

Korean Air Employees Volunteer to Celebrate Chuseok with Elderly Residents

Seoul, South Korea, 2023-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — On September 22, a total of 40 Korean Air employees and members from the airline’s catering and duty free service partner, Korean Air CND Services, volunteered at a local senior center near the airline’s headquarters in Gangseo, Seoul ahead of Chuseok, the mid-autumn harvest festival. The… Read the full press release

Air Canada Orders 18 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner Jets with Sustainability in Mind

Canada’s largest airline chooses 787-10, with its market-leading environmental performance to replace older, less efficient widebody aircraft The only complete widebody family, the 787 Dreamliner maximizes network coverage with outstanding range, flexibility and commonality Fuel-efficient Dreamliner reduces CO2 by up to 25%, supporting Air Canada’s commitment to a sustainable future SEATTLE, WA, 2023-Sep-26 — /Travel… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean Partners with Ponting Wines to Offer Premium Wine Selection on Australian Cruises

Cofounded by Australian Cricket Legend Ricky Ponting, the Partnership Kicks Off From October 2023 With a Curated Selection of the Label’s Premium Wines Sydney, Australia, 2023-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International has uncorked an exclusive partnership with Ponting Wines, cofounded by one of Australia’s most celebrated cricketers – Ricky Ponting – and known for its uncompromising, premium wines. The collaboration… Read the full press release

Mövenpick’s Annual ‘Kilo of Kindness’ Campaign Aims to Collect 25,000 Kilos of Donations in October

Every kilo counts, as more than 70 Mövenpick hotels around the world encourage neighbours and friends to “bag it, bring it, and be the change,” in support of community care organizations PARIS, FRANCE, 2023-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts is once again delighted to announce its annual Kilo of Kindness campaign… Read the full press release

World Tourism Day 2023 Celebrates Tourism and Green Investments in Riyadh

Madrid, Spain, 2023-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The stage is set for World Tourism Day 2023, with the global sector to come together around them theme of Tourism and Green Investments. In what is set to be the biggest celebration to date, the official celebrations will be held of 27 September in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia…. Read the full press release

Booking Holdings to Appeal European Commission’s Decision on Etraveli Group Acquisition

The Company Also Announces Extension of Its Partnership Agreement with Etraveli Group NORWALK, Conn., 2023-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG) announced that it intends to appeal the European Commission’s recently announced decision to prohibit the Company’s acquisition of Etraveli Group, from CVC Capital Partners (“CVC”), to the European courts. The… Read the full press release

Belfast City Airport Named UK’s Most Punctual Airport for Q1 and Q2 2023

Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2023-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Belfast City Airport has been named as the UK’s Most Punctual Airport for Q1 and Q2 2023 following the publication of new figures from the Civil Aviation Authority. The data analyses arriving and departing scheduled and chartered flights, with figures for the first six months of… Read the full press release

Discover Qatar Becomes Operator of B12 Beach Club and Doha Sands Beach

Discover Qatar are including access to Doha Sands Beach to guests of 19 West Bay hotels B12 Beach Club day passes now available to pre-book online DOHA, Qatar, 2023-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Discover Qatar (DQ), the Destination Management Company of Qatar Airways, has been appointed as the operator of B12 Beach Club Doha… Read the full press release

Hotel Nikko Bali Participated in the 7th World Wellness Weekend and International Coastal Clean-up

Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia 2023-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Apart from necessity, healthy living is currently becoming a lifestyle. How could it not be, more people are realizing how important it is to live a healthy life both physically and mentally. To celebrate the 7th World Wellness Weekend falls on 15-17 September, Hotel Nikko… Read the full press release

Ultimate Retreat to the Lake District with Lake District Holiday Cottages

Heron Beck

Grasmere, Cumbria, 2023-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — When it comes to the picture-perfect landscape no place in the UK comes as close as the Lake District National Park. Are you looking forward to an impromptu escape to the breathtaking Lake District? Don’t look for any other location. Head to the Lake District. Lake District is… Read the full press release

Head to Europe for the Best Spa Experience

Ayurveda spa holidays

Crawley, West Sussex, 2023-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Spa culture in Europe is quite popular. It is a practice that Romans have left behind, and the tradition is continuing strong to date. European spas combine several ancient practices with contemporary cutting-edge treatments and offer a great opportunity for people to physically and emotionally reboot. The… Read the full press release

Mekong Tourism Office Promotes Inspirational Voices and Hidden Destinations

  BANGKOK, 2023-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office has unveiled Mekong Voices and Mekong’s Hidden Gems – captivating interviews with local tourism pioneers, and insights into less travelled ‘hidden’ destinations. Both initiatives are hosted on the new MekongTourism.org website. Mekong Voices is a series of Q&A interviews with intrepid travellers,… Read the full press release

easyJet Launches New Winter Route from Bournemouth to Lyon, Offering Southern England More Alpine Access

Flights to Lyon will take off from 13th January 2024 and operate weekly for next year’s ski season and half term holidays New route provides customers in the south with more connectivity to the Alps this winter Flights are now available to book on easyJet.com and via the mobile app with fares from just £23.99* London,… Read the full press release

KLM Wins APEX World Class Award for Third Consecutive Year, Recognized for Sustainability

Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2023-Sep-23 — /Travel PR News/ — For the third consecutive year, KLM has again won the APEX World Class Award. This special recognition is awarded by customers and the industry for performance in relation to themes including safety, customer well-being and sustainability. The prestigious award is presented annually by the international Airline Passenger… Read the full press release

easyJet Cabin Crew Recruitment Campaign Challenges Stereotypes, Encourages Career Changers

An opera singer, a former chef and an ex-radio presenter are the stars of a new recruitment campaign from the airline The campaign aims to show that anyone with the right skills from all walks of life can become cabin crew New research finds that 75% of Brits believe there is still a misconception that… Read the full press release

SAS Achieves Five-Star Rating in Global APEX Customer Ranking at 2023 APEX Awards

Stockholm, Sweden, 2023-Sep-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is thrilled to announce its achievement of a five-star rating in the prestigious global APEX customer ranking at the 2023 APEX Awards. Travelers from around the world have spoken, affirming SAS’s dedication to delivering outstanding passenger experiences across various categories, including overall flight experience,… Read the full press release

Hyatt to Open First Hyatt House Hotel in Melbourne, Australia in 2025

Ideally located on the doorstep of the Central Business District, Hyatt House South Melbourne will offer guests everything they need for short or long-term stays CHICAGO, IL, 2023-Sep-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into an agreement with an affiliate of Holder East Ltd for… Read the full press release

Raffles Singapore Ranks 17th on The World’s 50 Best Hotels List

The awards celebrate hotels from 35 destinations across six continents worldwide that showcase best-in-class experiences Singapore, 2023-Sep-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Raffles Singapore is pleased to announce that it has been named No. 17 on the prestigious and first-ever “The World’s 50 Best Hotels” list. The awards aim to recognise outstanding and best-in-class experiences hotels… Read the full press release

Emirates Seeks Experienced Airbus Captains to Join its Expanding A380 Fleet

Dubai, UAE, 2023-Sep-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates is rolling out the red carpet to welcome experienced Airbus captains, as the airline continues to expand its all wide-body fleet while enjoying exceptional demand across the network. The airline is now inviting applications from seasoned commanders to join its Direct Entry Captains programme for its… Read the full press release

dnata Achieves IATA Environmental Management Certification, Leading the Way in Sustainable Aviation Services in the UAE

Recognition underscores dnata’s commitment to sustainability Dubai, UAE, 2023-Sep-23 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata has become the first combined air services provider to receive the International Air Transport Association’ (IATA) environmental management certification as a recognition of its unwavering commitment to sustainability across its diverse portfolio of businesses in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)…. Read the full press release

Italian Chef Domenico Cicchetti Elevates Mediterranean Dining at Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou’s Caffe Mondo

Guangzhou, China, 2023-Sep-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Italian Chef Domenico Cicchetti brings a new era of Mediterranean magic to Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou in his new role as Head Chef of the Hotel’s 72nd floor Caffe Mondo. In his new tenure at Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou, Cicchetti plans to introduce light Mediterranean dishes with a focus on fresh seafood… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Houston Welcomes Michelin-Starred Bresca, Jônt, and Press Club for Exclusive Bar Pop-Up Experience

Bar residencies to highlight acclaimed cocktail programs Houston, U.S.A., 2023-Sep-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Bandista, the speakeasy bar and lounge at Four Seasons Hotel Houston, will welcome the bar team from Washington, DC’s Michelin-starred Bresca, Jônt, and the upcoming Press Club for an exclusive two-night pop-up engagement October 4 and 5, 2023. On Wednesday and Thursday,… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo Welcomes Mark Ley as Director of Marketing for Elite Coastal Transformation

Ley returns to Four Seasons during an exciting time for the Resort, as it undergoes lifestyle renovations Costa Rica, 2023-Sep-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica announces the appointment of Mark Ley as Director of Marketing. In his role, Mark will lead the sales and marketing division as the property undergoes lifestyle renovations… Read the full press release

British Airways and IndiGo Forge Codeshare Partnership for Enhanced UK-India Travel Connectivity

London, UK, 2023-Sep-22 — /Travel PR News/ — UK flag carrier British Airways and India’s leading airline IndiGo, have signed a codeshare agreement to boost connections between the UK and India. Through this partnership – which sees British Airways add its code onto a range of destinations across IndiGo’s network – customers can enjoy improved connectivity… Read the full press release