Belfast City Airport welcomes Lufthansa’s new service to Frankfurt, Germany from April 2023

Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2022-Dec-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Germany’s flag carrier airline, Lufthansa, has announced it will commence operations at Belfast City Airport. The airline, which is one of Europe’s largest, is entering the Northern Irish market for the first time and will operate flights from Belfast City Airport to Frankfurt, Germany, from 23rd April… Read the full news article

Houston Airports host 10 unique artworks commissioned during pandemic

HOUSTON, TX, 2022-Dec-15 — /Travel PR News/ — “Not only does art help to create a sense of place in our terminals,” said Mario Diaz, Director of Aviation for Houston Airports. “Art also provides an unexpected connection that has the power to influence each passenger long after they’re left our airports.” When travelers walk through… Read the full news article

Wizz Air allocates one of its Airbus A321neo aircraft to its Kutaisi base, further expanding in Georgia

Wizz Air adds four new routes from North Macedonia to Italy, Germany and Denmark

More than 170,000 additional departing seats on sale from Kutaisi with total number rising to over 800,000 seats in 2023 from Georgia 5 new routes launching in 2023, increasing the total number of routes available from Georgia to 27 Budapest, Hungary, 2022-Dec-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest growing and most environmentally sustainable… Read the full news article

Wizz Air further expands its base in Warsaw by allocating one of its Airbus A321neo aircraft

More than 200,000 additional seats on sale from Warsaw with total number of 1,900,000 seats on sale rising to 5.6 million in 2023 from Poland 1 new route launching in 2023, increasing the total number of routes available from Poland to 179 Budapest, Hungary, 2022-Dec-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest growing and… Read the full news article

Shannon Airport welcomes Ryanair’s new Liverpool service from 26th March next year

Bumper 27 Ryanair routes for Summer ‘23 from Shannon Airport  Shannon, Ireland, 2022-Dec-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Shannon Airport received yet another boost today (12th December 2022) with the announcement of a new Liverpool service with Ryanair set to operate twice weekly on Fridays and Sundays from 26th March next year. This comes on top of the announcement less than three weeks ago of new Ryanair services… Read the full news article

Exhibition ‘Rineanna/Shannon, Time Past’ by renowned Clare-based artist Philip Brennan on display at Shannon Airport

Shannon, Ireland, 2022-Dec-15 — /Travel PR News/ — A collection of paintings inspired by Shannon’s aviation history and biodiversity, has gone on display at Shannon Airport. The exhibition ‘Rineanna/Shannon, Time Past,’ by renowned Clare-based artist Philip Brennan, will run for six weeks in the airport’s transit lounge. The paintings, which were influenced by a collection of photos taken at the airport from the 1930s onwards, depicts aircraft from a by-gone era and the airport environs. Wings… Read the full news article

dnata wins Ground Support Services Provider of the Year award for the 12th time

Dubai, UAE, 2022-Dec-15 — /Travel PR News/ — For the 12th time and third successive year, dnata has been named Ground Support Services Provider of the Year at the 2022 Aviation Business Middle East Awards. Jaffar Dawood, dnata’s Senior Vice President for UAE Airport Operations, who accepted the award on behalf of dnata, said: “Winning this honour for the… Read the full news article

Air Canada Cargo Vice President Jason Berry named Executive of the Year by Air Cargo World

MONTREAL, CANADA, 2022-Dec-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada today (Dec. 12, 2022) congratulated Jason Berry, Vice President, Cargo, on being named Executive of the Year by Air Cargo World, one of the longest-standing publications focused on the transportation and logistics industries. “This award is a very well-deserved recognition for Jason, which I know he… Read the full news article

Hilton and Munich Hotel Partners team up to bring the Conrad brand to the Levantehaus

Opening in 2024, Conrad Hamburg will occupy an iconic building in Germany’s second largest city, marking Hilton’s continued luxury portfolio growth across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) MCLEAN, Va., 2022-Dec-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (December 13, 2022), Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has announced a franchise agreement with Munich Hotel Partners (MHP) to open Conrad… Read the full news article

Hilton announces the opening of luxurious 120-guest room Conrad Rabat Arzana in Morocco

Located along the scenic Atlantic coastline with breathtaking ocean views and lush greenery, this landmark hotel will introduce a new era of modern luxury to the historic city of Rabat RABAT, Morocco, 2022-Dec-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today (December 12, 2022) announced the highly anticipated opening of Conrad Rabat Arzana, marking the first… Read the full news article

Hilton receives recognitions from S&P Global and EcoVadis

Global hospitality leader recognized among 100th percentile, marking sixth consecutive year on Dow Jones Sustainability Indices while achieving its first Gold Medal designation by EcoVadis MCLEAN, Va., 2022-Dec-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has once again been recognized for its global leadership in sustainability, earning inclusion on both the World and North America Dow Jones… Read the full news article

Radisson RED announces the opening of Radisson RED Liverpool

Brussels / Liverpool, 2022-Dec-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The first Radisson RED hotel in the North of England has arrived in Liverpool. Located in a thoughtfully renovated Grade II-listed property that first opened as one of the original British railway hotels in the 1800s, Radisson RED Liverpool blends history, legacy, and eclectic design as it arrives… Read the full news article

Club Wyndham® teams up with Take a Chef to offer guests Free Private Chef Experience from their en-suite kitchens

Nation’s largest vacation ownership club partners with Take a Chef, making it easy for guests to book a private chef from the comfort of their en-suite kitchens ORLANDO, Fla., 2022-Dec-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Club Wyndham®, the nation’s largest vacation club, introduced a partnership with Take a Chef, allowing guests staying at select Club Wyndham resorts… Read the full news article

SITA selects TechTalent as technology partner to drive its expansion in Romania

Cluj-Napoca, Romania, 2022-Dec-14 — /Travel PR News/ — SITA and TechTalent Software have announced a strategic partnership to launch a Research and Development center in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. The new center will support SITA’s focus on accelerating the development of new passenger processing and government solutions. As the recovery in air travel gathers pace, there is… Read the full news article

Fiji Airways implements piece based baggage policy

Nadi, Fiji, 2022-Dec-14 — /Travel PR News/ — A new “piece based baggage policy” adopted by Fiji Airways will offer guests more convenient travel with less bulky luggage. The National Carrier is moving away from the weight based policy for Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and the Pacific Islands to enhance the experience of our guests… Read the full news article

Swoop announces new flights to Mexico and the Caribbean from Hamilton, Toronto, Winnipeg, Edmonton, and Abbotsford

The ultra-not-expensive airline signals now is the time to escape the cold, with more frequent, affordable and convenient options this winter CALGARY, AB, 2022-Dec-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (Dec. 12, 2022), Swoop, Canada’s leading ultra-low-cost airline, is setting its sights south with newly added flights to Mexico and the Caribbean from Hamilton, Toronto,… Read the full news article

Mineta San José International Airport welcomes Japanese carrier ZIPAIR’s inaugural flight from Tokyo

SJC Becomes Inaugural Bay Area Gateway for Low-Cost, Transpacific Travel San José, Calif., 2022-Dec-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Japanese carrier ZIPAIR Tokyo’s inaugural flight from Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) touched down at Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) this morning, marking the return of nonstop service between Silicon Valley and Japan and a… Read the full news article

Aer Lingus adds Kos (Greece), Olbia (Sardinia, Italy) and Brindisi (Italy) to its European destinations for 2023 summer

Kos (Greece), Olbia (Sardinia, Italy) and Brindisi (Italy) revealed as part of Aer Lingus’ Summer 2023 programme Aer Lingus increases seats to Euro-Leisure destinations by 18% vs. last year reflecting consumer demand for sun Biggest ever transatlantic schedule with 2.25 million seats to North America and 20% more seats from Ireland vs. 2019 Travel trends… Read the full news article

SAS to start two weekly departures from Copenhagen to Shanghai

Stockholm, Sweden, 2022-Dec-14 — /Travel PR News/ — SAS is now adding a second departure to Shanghai making it two weekly departures from Copenhagen. Starting December 16th, SAS offers more frequent departures between Copenhagen Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport. After operating the second weekly flight for the first time on the 16th of December, SAS will… Read the full news article

WTTC and UNWTO team up to spearhead travel & tourism sector’s vision to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030

Travel & Tourism sector commits to vision to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030 Madrid, Spain, 2022-Dec-14 — /Travel PR News/ — During COP15 in Montreal today (13 DEC 2022), the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) and the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (the Alliance) announced a new collaboration… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways hosts special draw of the FIFA Legends Cup with football legends at Qatar Airways House

The Official Airline of the Journey honoured footballing legends at Qatar Airways House on 11 December and hosted a special draw ahead of the FIFA Legends Cup on 15-16 December World-renowned artists Cheb Khaled and DJ Rodge performed live at the event DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Dec-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, The World’s Best… Read the full news article

Cathay Pacific announces return of its elevated First class service

Customers can once again enjoy its elevated First class service on select popular flights Hong Kong, China, 2022-Dec-14 — /Travel PR News/ — As Cathay Pacific continues to add more flights and more destinations for its customers, the airline’s elevated First class service is also making its much-anticipated return, initially on select flights to and… Read the full news article

Southwest Airlines announces Leadership promotions within Internal Audit and Legal Departments

DALLAS, TX, 2022-Dec-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Dec 12, 2022) announced two Leadership promotions within its Internal Audit and Legal Departments, both effective immediately. Internal Audit Ted Gordon was promoted to Vice President Internal Audit where he will be responsible for leading Internal Audit functions. Gordon will provide strategic and tactical leadership… Read the full news article

Hyatt announces the opening of Hyatt Place Chengdu Bio-Town

The 227-room Hyatt Place hotel opens in heart of Chengdu Tianfu International Bio-Town CHICAGO, IL, 2022-Dec-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (December 9, 2022) announced Hyatt Place Chengdu Bio-Town, the second Hyatt Place hotel in Chengdu, expanding the Hyatt Place brand’s footprint globally in markets that matter most to… Read the full news article

World of Hyatt announces partnership with University of Tennessee football star Jalin Hyatt

World of Hyatt to provide gift cards to help families of every University of Tennessee football player with hotel rooms for this season’s bowl game CHICAGO, IL, 2022-Dec-13 — /Travel PR News/ — World of Hyatt will be one of the first hotel brands to announce a name, image and likeness “NIL” deal through its… Read the full news article

Hyatt announces signing for Hyatt Centric Escazu San Jose expected to open in 2024

The forthcoming lifestyle hotel will introduce the Hyatt Centric brand to Costa Rica CHICAGO, IL, 2022-Dec-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (December 8, 2022) that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with an affiliate of Caribe Hospitality S.A. for Hyatt Centric Escazu San Jose. Expected to… Read the full news article

Aviation Business Middle East Awards names dnata Ground Support Services Provider of the Year for the 12th time

Dubai, UAE, 2022-Dec-13 — /Travel PR News/ — For the 12th time and third successive year, dnata has been named Ground Support Services Provider of the Year at the 2022 Aviation Business Middle East Awards. Jaffar Dawood, dnata’s Senior Vice President for UAE Airport Operations, who accepted the award on behalf of dnata, said: “Winning this honour for the… Read the full news article

Emirates features Real Madrid stars in new advertising campaign to boost travel during the winter season

Dubai, UAE, 2022-Dec-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates and Real Madrid are looking to capture the attention of football fans with the launch of two ads to attract customers to travel this winter across the airline’s network of more than 130 destinations including Dubai. The first one features Real Madrid stars Luka Modrić, Vinícius Júnior… Read the full news article

Heathrow ready to welcome millions of passengers heading off for the holidays

London, UK, 2022-Dec-13 — /Travel PR News/ — 5.6m people travelled through Heathrow in November, down from 5.9m in October. Over 55 million people have travelled through Heathrow already this year, which is nearly 70% of 2019 levels. We expect December will be busy and are looking forward to welcoming people heading off for their… Read the full news article

UNWTO announces Students League Winners

The first national edition of the UNWTO Students League concluded with a celebration of Swiss tourism talent with Team SHL from SHL Schweizerische Hotelfachschule Luzern, winning this edition Madrid, Spain, 2022-Dec-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The competition for undergraduates, organized with the support of the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), attracted students from leading… Read the full news article