Daily Archives: September 8, 2025

New challengers muscle into UK ride-hail: co-ops, luxury fleets, bidding models and airport transfer apps test Uber’s grip

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Challengers rise: UK ride-hail market splinters beyond Uber and Bolt. Cabbidder launches: bidding model cuts costs on airport and long-distance trips. Sherbet expands: £40m boost for electric black-cab fleet and AI booking. VAT ruling: Supreme Court shields rivals from Uber’s tax burden. More choice: on-demand, fixed-fare, luxury, and bidding apps now compete. Driver focus: lower… Read the full news article

New departures-level drop-off zone at Brussels Airport to open in 2026 with smoother access and expanded capacity

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(NEWS) BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2025-Sep-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Brussels Airport has begun preparatory work on a new drop-off zone that will be located behind the Sheraton hotel, directly at the departures hall level. Expected to open by October 2026, the redesigned area will provide smoother and more direct access to the terminal, a larger capacity… Read the full news article

Global tourism leaders to gather in Chiang Rai for PATA Destination Marketing Forum 2025 under wellness and tradition theme

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(NEWS) BANGKOK, Thailand, 2025-Sep-8 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has confirmed Chiang Rai as the host of the PATA Destination Marketing Forum 2025 (PDMF 2025), which will take place from December 1–3 at the Heritage Chiang Rai Hotel & Convention. Announced during the closing of PDMF 2024, the selection… Read the full news article

Expanded Qatar Airways–China Southern partnership boosts access from China to over 170 destinations worldwide

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(NEWS) DOHA, Qatar, 2025-Sep-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways and China Southern Airlines have expanded their codeshare partnership and increased frequencies on routes between Doha and Beijing Daxing, strengthening connectivity ahead of China’s Golden Week travel period. From 16 October 2025, Qatar Airways will codeshare on China Southern’s three weekly non-stop flights between Beijing… Read the full news article

AirAsia launches Cebu hub to expand connectivity across the Philippines and strengthen links with Malaysia and Asia

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(NEWS) SEPANG, Malaysia, 2025-Sep-8 — /Travel PR News/ — AirAsia has officially launched Cebu as its newest hub in the Philippines, marking a significant step in its multi-hub strategy and reinforcing its commitment to growth and connectivity across Asean. Set to commence operations on 15 November 2025, the Cebu hub will initially serve five routes including… Read the full news article

Flight funding returns as Blue Islands continues to back Channel Islanders with travel support for opportunities and enrichment

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(NEWS) GUERNSEY, Jersey, 2025-Sep-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Blue Islands has opened applications for its latest round of flight funding, continuing its initiative to support Channel Islanders in pursuing opportunities that may otherwise be out of reach. Since its launch in 2019, the programme has provided more than 500 flights to charities, organisations, and individuals,… Read the full news article

Waymo to launch autonomous ride-hailing service at San José Mineta International Airport later this year

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(NEWS) SAN JOSÉ, CA, 2025-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Waymo has secured approval to operate its autonomous ride-hailing service at San José Mineta International Airport (SJC), marking a significant step toward expanding self-driving transportation in the Bay Area. The rollout will begin with fully autonomous testing using Waymo employees, followed by commercial service for travelers… Read the full news article

Novotel and WWF France inspire student-led hospitality designs at Accor Design Awards in Paris

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(NEWS) PARIS, 2025-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Accor has announced the winners of its 9th Accor Design Awards at the Maison&Objet fair in Paris, spotlighting the future of sustainable hospitality through the creativity of design students. This year’s competition challenged participants to redesign Novotel guestrooms in ways that reduce carbon footprints and support ocean conservation,… Read the full news article