UK ride-hail and taxi apps in 2025: the biggest challenges, issues and barriers—and how they compare with Ireland

VAT split: London vs rest of UK creates uneven pricing rules. Licensing gap: Wolverhampton effect sparks safety concerns. Rising costs: congestion, ULEZ, insurance and airport fees squeeze margins. EV strain: mandates outpace charging and vehicle affordability. Driver status: worker rights, backlogs and safeguarding under scrutiny. Ireland contrast: national system, regulated fares, no surge pricing. Next… Read the full news article

Amadeus technology powers contactless check-in to boarding at Perth Airport in industry-first for Australia

(NEWS) MADRID, 2025-Sep-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Perth Airport is set to become the first airport in Australia to offer a fully automated biometric departure process, following an expanded partnership with Amadeus. Nearly 100 new self-service check-in kiosks and around 40 automated bag drop units will be installed across the airport, all integrated with… Read the full news article

Heritage meets modern luxury as Mandarin Oriental, Vienna opens in restored Art Nouveau courthouse

(NEWS) HONG KONG, 2025-Sep-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental is expanding its European portfolio with the highly anticipated opening of its first hotel in Austria, Mandarin Oriental, Vienna, on 20 October 2025. Located in the city’s historic First District on Riemergasse, the property brings together the grandeur of Vienna’s architectural heritage and the brand’s… Read the full news article

Unfolding Legacies: Thailand’s first luxury hotel marks 150 years with 18-month celebration

(NEWS) HONG KONG, 2025-Sep-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok has announced an 18-month global celebration to mark its 150th anniversary, honouring its legacy as Thailand’s first luxury hotel and one of Asia’s most iconic city resorts. Under the theme Unfolding Legacies, the commemoration will run from November 2025 to March 2027, blending heritage,… Read the full news article

City of San Antonio, Centro, and Visit San Antonio unite to transform Houston Street into holiday wonderland

(NEWS) SAN ANTONIO, 2025-Sep-12 — /Travel PR News/ — San Antonio is preparing to welcome back one of its most festive traditions as Holidays on Houston Street returns for its third year, transforming five blocks of the historic downtown corridor into a dazzling winter wonderland. From December 5 to December 14, 2025, the City of San… Read the full news article

How KLM’s Airmail innovation blends AI and human expertise to deliver personalized travel content

(NEWS) AMSTELVEEN, the Netherlands, 2025-Sep-12 — /Travel PR News/ — KLM has unveiled its latest innovation in digital marketing with the official launch of Airmail, an AI-powered newsletter tool designed to deliver personalized travel inspiration and offers at scale. Developed in partnership with LiveWall and Cape, the platform enables local KLM marketing teams across 65 global… Read the full news article