SANTA CLARA, CA, 2023-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Representatives Ro Khanna (CA-17), Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Anna Eshoo (CA-16), and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) announced that the Federal Aviation Administration will distribute $3,334,533 to the San José Mineta International Airport for zero emission vehicles under the Airport Improvement Program. The representatives were joined by San José… Read the full press release
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easyJet Launches ‘Orange Drop’: Weekly Deals on Flights and Package Holidays
Starting with up to 15% off easyJet flights and extra savings on selected package holidays available to book now easyJet has launched ‘Orange Drop’ which will bring handpicked recommendations and the latest offers to customers each week Starting with up to 15% off more than half a million seats on selected flights to and from… Read the full press release
easyJet Marks 25 Years of Service at Belfast International Airport with Surprises and Expansion
Northern Ireland’s largest airline easyJet has celebrated 25 years of flying passengers to and from Belfast International Airport The airline operated its largest ever flying programme from Belfast International this summer with 9.4% per cent more capacity than pre-pandemic, flying 3.2 million seats The airline welcomed an 8th A320 family aircraft to the base for… Read the full press release
Munich Airport Introduces Smart Baggage Trolleys with Interactive Tablets for Enhanced Passenger Experience
MUNICH, Germany, 2023-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Starting from October 4th, passengers at Munich Airport can enjoy a more digital experience in the time before departure. Using a tablet on a carry-on baggage trolley, travelers can enter their flight data manually or scan their boarding card. They will then receive their flight information and… Read the full press release
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays Announce Largest-Ever Summer Sun Program for 2025 from Bristol Airport, Including Exclusive Kalamata Route
Biggest ever Summer Sun programme offers 34 sunshine destinations and almost 110 departing weekly flights during peak periods – including brand-new and exclusive route to Kalamata Programme has been put on sale today in response to strong demand for Summer Sun and means customers and independent travel agents in the South West can book ahead… Read the full press release
Winston Duke Appointed UNWTO Ambassador for Responsible Tourism to Promote Global Philanthropy and Sustainable Travel
Madrid, Spain, 2023-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has announced the appointment of acclaimed actor Winston Duke as its newest Ambassador for Responsible Tourism. Recognized for his exceptional talent and commitment to global philanthropic efforts, Duke will advocate for sustainable tourism practices and raise awareness about the transformative power of… Read the full press release
UNWTO Appoints Chef Ambassadors for Sustainable Tourism at 8th World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism
Madrid, Spain, 2023-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has appointed Chef Fatmata Binta and world-renowned Basque Chefs Martín Berasategi and Pedro Subijana as Ambassadors for Sustainable Tourism, in the framework of the 8th UNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism co-organized with Basque Culinary Center (BCC). The UNWTO thus recognises their… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways Expands Reach in Saudi Arabia with New Gateways: Al Ula, Tabuk, and Yanbu
The national carrier now operates over 125 weekly flights to nine cities in Saudi Arabia, solidifying its presence in the region. Doha, Qatar, 2023-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, the World’s Best Airline, is proud to announce its expansion in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with the launch of services of two new… Read the full press release
Formula 1 Arrives in Doha: Qatar Airways Prepares for Qatar Grand Prix 2023
Qatar Airways, Formula 1®, BWT Alpine F1 Team and the Qatar Motor Motorsport Federation Unite for a Captivating Photo Opportunity at the Hamad International Airport Hangar Attendees of the photo opportunity included Minister of Sports and Youth, His Excellency Mr. Salah bin Ghanim Al Ali; Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al… Read the full press release
Heathrow Introduces Pre-Bookable Security Slots for Passenger Convenience
Heathrow launching 6-month trial for passengers to pre-book a slot at security giving them extra peace of mind when travelling The trial will initially open to passengers in Terminal 3 travelling with American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Emirates and Virgin Atlantic – with more airlines added during the trial Findings from the trial will inform… Read the full press release
Preferred Hotels & Resorts Celebrates 89 Member Hotels Honored in Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2023
NEW YORK, NEW YORK, 2023-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, is proud to celebrate 92 member hotels from across its global portfolio recognized in the 36th edition of the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. The growing presence of properties from the brand’s portfolio demonstrates the appeal and value attached… Read the full press release
IHG Hotels & Resorts Announces Debut of Vignette Collection in Indonesia with Rumah Luwih Bali
Heritage property on Bali’s East Coast marks IHG’s ninth property on the island Jakarta, Indonesia, 2023-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts – one of the world’s leading hotel companies with more than 6,000 open hotels across 100 countries – is proud to partner with MMS Land, to debut the first Vignette Collection… Read the full press release
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants to Bring Coastal Elegance to Pacific Grove, California with New Boutique Hotel
New-build hotel breaks ground; embraces coastal city’s bespoke neighborhood vibe ATLANTA, GA, 2023-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury & lifestyle portfolio, breaks ground for a new, boutique hotel in the Northern California coastal community of Pacific Grove, on the storied Monterey Peninsula. Marking the boutique… Read the full press release
IHG Hotels & Resorts and Mastercard’s Priceless Planet Coalition Join Forces to Reforest the World
Partnership to help restore an estimated 1.5 million trees around the world ATLANTA, GA, 2023-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announced a partnership with Mastercard’s Priceless Planet Coalition to turn guest spending into support of reforestation projects around the world. During the month of October,… Read the full press release
Related Group and Hilton Unveil Waldorf Astoria Residences in Pompano Beach, South Florida’s Newest Luxury Residential Address
Pompano Beach will be the first stand‑alone residences to enter the portfolio and cement the picturesque oceanfront village as luxury hotspot MIAMI, FL, 2023-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Powerhouse developers Related Group (Related) and Merrimac Ventures alongside hospitality leader Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced the signing of Waldorf Astoria Residences, located in South Florida’s emerging market of Pompano Beach. Directly… Read the full press release
Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve (DDCR) Welcomes Visitors to Its New Educational and Immersive Visitor Centre on World Animal Day
Immersive experiences for visitors to the UAE’s first National Park Dubai, UAE, 2023-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Visitors to the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve (DDCR) can now enjoy an immersive introduction to the UAE’s indigenous flora and fauna, learn about the Reserve, its work to conserve this beautiful but fragile ecosystem, and more, at… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris Celebrates Pastry Chef Michael Bartocetti as 2023’s Best in Le Chef Awards
Michael Bartocetti’s talent has once again been recognized, making the chef as one of the most awarded pastry chefs of his generation Paris, France, 2023-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris announces that Michael Bartocetti has been elected Pastry Chef of the Year 2023 by his peers at the “Trophées Le Chef” ceremony, attended by more… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach Earns Top Honors in 2023 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards
Celebrating the world’s top hotels, resorts, islands, and more Palm Beach, U.S.A., 2023-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Condé Nast Traveler announced the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards with Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach recognized once again as the #1 Resort in Florida and now within the 20 best resorts in the world. “Being the first place… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club Claims Top Honors in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards
Commending the World’s Best Hotels, Resorts, and more Surfside, Florida, U.S.A., 2023-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Condé Nast Traveler announced the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards with Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club recognized as the #1 Hotel in Florida for a second year on a row and within the best in the world. The… Read the full press release
Celebrity Chef Nobu Returns to Doha for Exclusive Culinary Events at Nobu Restaurant
Chef Nobu in town from October 4 to 7, 2023 Doha, Qatar, 2023-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — When Nobu Doha first opened in 2015 at Four Seasons Hotel Doha, it took the city by storm. The largest Nobu restaurant in the world sitting just offshore on its own private peninsula, its design by the Rockwell Group, inspired… Read the full press release
British Airways Unveils Stylish and Sustainable New Uniform Collection for its Global Team
British Airways has unveiled a new uniform for the first time in nearly 20 years Designed by British, Ghanaian Savile Row fashion designer and tailor Ozwald Boateng, OBE, Boateng spent time shadowing colleagues in their roles at the airline to create the unique collection More than 1,500 British Airways’ colleagues inputted into the design and… Read the full press release
TUI Group Expands Tech Capabilities with New ‘Digital Hub Porto’ in Portugal
Delivery and quality of new digital products and services are key for transformation into global digital travel and leisure platform company Strong TUI footprint in Portugal expanded: popular holiday destination and digital innovation centre Future of tourism in focus: TUI Group’s work on mobile app, payments and artificial intelligence supported and driven by teams in… Read the full press release
Emirates Celebrates Decade of Direct Flights Between Milan and New York, Connecting Key Trade and Tourism Hubs
1.8 million passengers have travelled with Emirates on the route since operations began in 2013 Airline has facilitated trade between Italy, the US and the rest of the world by uplifting over 37,000 tonnes of export cargo over the past ten years Milan, New York, 2023-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, the world’s largest… Read the full press release
Emirates Receives 2024 APEX World Class Airline Award for Outstanding Customer Service and Passenger Experience
Dubai, UAE, 2023-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has recently been crowned as a 2024 APEX World Class Airline winner for mastering guest experience and delivering outstanding customer service, at the 2024 APEX/IFSA Awards held in Long Beach, California. Evaluated through a comprehensive audit of quality of service, safety, and health control initiatives, Emirates is one of just… Read the full press release
Emirates Signs Agreement with Shell Aviation for Sustainable Aviation Fuel at Dubai Hub
Over 300,000 gallons of blended SAF to be supplied by Shell Aviation to Emirates for use at its Dubai (DXB) hub Agreement includes Emirates using Avelia platform for tracking SAF delivery and its environmental attributes. DUBAI, UAE, 2023-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has announced an agreement with Shell Aviation for the supply of… Read the full press release
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi Expands Fleet to Meet Growing Demand for Ultra-Low-Fare Travel
The national airline adds a new state-of-the-art Airbus A321 aircraft to its modern and sustainable fleet, taking total aircraft to 11 Budapest, Hungary, 2023-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the ultra-low-fare national airline of the UAE and the second largest airline in Abu Dhabi by seat capacity, has announced the addition… Read the full press release
London Luton Airport Leads European Airports in Adoption of Next-Generation Aircraft for Reduced Emissions
Luton, UK, 2023-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — More flights at London Luton Airport (LLA) were operated using quieter, more fuel efficient “next generation” aircraft this summer than at any other major European airport. Data gathered from aviation intelligence and data specialist RDC Aviation, shows that between April and August 2023, more than a third… Read the full press release
Aeroplan Launches 20th Anniversary Points Matching Week to Support Children’s Hospital Transportation Program
Aeroplan Points Matching Week takes place from October 2 – 8 Aeroplan points donated to the Air Canada Foundation’s Hospital Transportation Program will be matched by Aeroplan and its partners TD, CIBC, and Avis Budget Group All donated points benefit the Hospital Transportation Program, connecting children with the medical care they need away from home MONTREAL,… Read the full press release
Teleport and SF Airlines Forge Strategic Air Cargo Partnership
Partnership with SF Airlines strengthens connectivity between China and Southeast Asia, and opens new opportunities to the U.S. and European markets SF Airlines gains access to Teleport’s logistics capabilities to support international expansion into Southeast Asia Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2023-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Teleport, the market leader for air logistics in Southeast Asia,… Read the full press release
KLM Announces Winter Schedule Updates
Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2023-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — KLM’s winter schedule this season will run from Sunday, 29 October 2023 to Sunday, 31 March 2024. The French city of Marseille has been added to the network. KLM is also offering over 20% more seats to Canada this winter compared to last year. Over the winter… Read the full press release