Booking Holdings expands its Travel Sustainable program across the Booking Holdings family

Delivering on Booking Holdings’ commitment to implement its first-of-its-kind program enterprise-wide, the expansion makes credible sustainability information available to more travelers across more platforms NORWALK, CT, 2022-Dec-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (November 30, 2022), Booking Holdings, the world’s leading provider of online travel and related services, announced the expansion of its Travel Sustainable… Read the full news article

George Belfast City Airport firefighters awarded Long Service and Good Conduct Medals

Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2022-Dec-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Twelve firefighters at George Belfast City Airport have been awarded prestigious Long Service and Good Conduct Medals in a recent ceremony. The medals, first established in 1954 and expanded earlier this year, recognise members of the Airport Fire Service across the UK who have completed 20,… Read the full news article

Britain’s biggest bus operator Stagecoach to increase number of electric bus fleet by over 80% in the next 12 months

Britain’s biggest bus operator to increase number of e-buses from 184 to 343 in next 12 months UK’s first all-electric bus city networks set to go live in Inverness and Perth in 2023 32% reduction in carbon emissions per passenger journey in 2021-22 Stagecoach greener public transport services help customers avoid c20,000 tonnes of CO2e… Read the full news article

Jetstar Asia and Jetstar Airways to relocate to Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 4 from 22 March 2023

SINGAPORE, 2022-Dec-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Jetstar Asia (3K) and Jetstar Airways (JQ) have confirmed they will operate from Singapore Changi Airport’s Terminal 4 (T4) from 22 March 2023. The relocation to T4 will enable Changi Airport to optimise the use of its aircraft gates to meet the growing demand for air travel, while… Read the full news article

NBAA announces United States Air Force combat veteran Michelle “Mace” Curran as keynote speaker at the 2023 NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference (SDC2023)

Washington, DC, 2022-Dec-04 — /Travel PR News/ — United States Air Force combat veteran and former Thunderbird Lead Solo Michelle “Mace” Curran will be the keynote speaker at the 2023 National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference (SDC2023), which is being held Jan. 24-26 at Music City Center in Nashville, TN. Curran is… Read the full news article

Manchester Airport partners with HyNet to secure direct supply of hydrogen fuel for its airline partners

UK’s third largest airport and leading decarbonisation cluster create partnership to take forward plans to make hydrogen-fuelled flying a reality Pipeline would make Manchester Airport the first in the UK to secure a direct supply of hydrogen fuel for its airline partners from the mid-2030s. Duo of Government Ministers back partnership, announced at Manchester Airport… Read the full news article

Hyatt to acquire Dream Hotel Group’s lifestyle hotel brand and management platform

Acquisition to expand Hyatt’s unique lifestyle hotel offerings with a quickly growing brand portfolio focused on vibrant dining and nightlife experiences Chicago, IL, 2022-Dec-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotel Corporation (NYSE: H) and Dream Hotel Group announced an agreement for a Hyatt affiliate to acquire Dream Hotel Group’s lifestyle hotel brand and management platform including… Read the full news article

Hyatt announces the opening of reimagined 103-key Rancho Pescadero

The reimagined 103-key property is the newest addition to The Unbound Collection by Hyatt portfolio and the first Hyatt branded luxury resort to debut in Todos Santos CHICAGO, IL, 2022-Dec-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (November 29, 2022) the opening of Rancho Pescadero, the newest addition to The Unbound Collection…. Read the full news article

Orient Express to bring its virtual immersion concept to international design fair: Design Miami/

Paris, France, 2022-Dec-01 — /Travel PR News/ — One month after its Parisian event, Orient Express Revelation: Once upon a time, there was the future Orient Express train, is heading to Miami from November 30 to December 4 for the 18th edition of the international Design Miami/ fair. Guests will discover the legendary train via… Read the full news article

SIA and Tata agree to merge Air India and Vistara

Singapore, 2022-Dec-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Tata Sons (Tata) have agreed to merge Air India and Vistara, with SIA also investing INR 20,585 million (S$360 million, US$250 million) in Air India as part of the transaction. This would give SIA a 25.1% stake in an enlarged Air India group with… Read the full news article

London City Airport announces the appointment of Andrew Hodges as its new Chief Commercial Officer

Hodges to join East London hub from Norse Atlantic Airways, where he is currently the Chief Commercial Officer Brings extensive airline experience, including senior roles at easyJet and British Airways Airport is set to welcome 3 million passengers in 2022 and expects to be back above pre-pandemic levels by 2025 London, UK, 2022-Dec-01 — /Travel… Read the full news article

Mahart Container Center leases new, 30,000 sqm operational area at Budapest Airport

Budapest, Hungary, 2022-Dec-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Mahart Container Center, one of Hungary’s leading container terminal operators, has leased a new, 30,000 sqm operational area at Budapest Airport from September, which the tenant is using for storing shipping containers. The major advantage of the site is that it has excellent road connections, and can… Read the full news article

Bristol Airport strengthens its digital presence with launch of new website

London, UK, 2022-Dec-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Digital customer experience agency Great State is marking twelve years of strategic digital partnership with Bristol Airport with the launch of their new website, transforming the digital experience for their customers. Bristol Airport is the fastest passenger recovering airport in the United Kingdom since the pandemic, forecast… Read the full news article

UNWTO strengthens commitment to support Moroccan MSMEs

Africa, 2022-Dec-01 — /Travel PR News/ — UNWTO is stepping up its commitment to make Micro, Small and Medium-Enterprises agents of transformation for the tourism sector. Against the backdrop of its Executive Council in Marrakesh, the United Nations specialized agency outlined plans to support 10,000 Moroccan MSMEs benefit from digitalization. The joint action plan, developed alongside the… Read the full news article

IATA calls Danish and Icelandic Air Navigation Service Providers to revoke planned increases in air traffic charges

Geneva, Switzerland, 2022-Dec-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on both the Danish and Icelandic Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSP) to revoke the planned increases in air traffic charges set to come into effect on 1 January 2023. On average, the fees paid by airlines for crossing the airspace… Read the full news article

British Airways and American Airlines co-locate operations at newly renovated Terminal 8 at New York’s JFK

New York, USA, 2022-Dec-01 — /Travel PR News/ — American Airlines and British Airways are ready to welcome customers to the newly renovated Terminal 8 at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport. Starting on Dec. 1, 2022, customers will benefit from an enhanced travel experience with seamless travel connections as the two airlines co-locate… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways announces resumption of services to Taif, Saudi Arabia

Passengers flying from Taif will benefit from the airline’s extensive international network across Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas via the World’s Best Airport, Hamad International Airport DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Dec-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to announce that it will resume services to Taif starting 3 January 2023 with three weekly… Read the full news article

Qantas launches biggest ever release of Points Plane flights

Almost 3000 flights across January and February to be Points Planes in biggest ever release Available to popular destinations like Byron Bay, Hamilton Island, Broome and the Gold Coast Frequent flyers can book seats from 11am today (Tuesday 29 November) Sydney, Australia, 2022-Nov-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas Frequent Flyers looking for a summer… Read the full news article

Zurich Airport achieves fourth Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) level

Opfikon, Switzerland, 2022-Nov-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Flughafen Zürich AG has taken another step forwards in terms of climate protection, reaching the fourth Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) level. This puts Zurich Airport among the top 10 % of airports worldwide that have received accreditation for their efforts to tackle climate change. ACA, the certification… Read the full news article

MSC Cruises partners with TimeVallée to further enrich its catalogue of luxury brands

MSC Cruises’ upcoming flagship, launching in November 2022, will house a luxury watches multi-brand concept – TimeVallée Geneva, Switzerland, 2022-Nov-30 — /Travel PR News/ — MSC Cruises is stepping up its high-end retail selection on board, thanks to a further enriched catalogue of luxury brands and a new partnership with TimeVallée. The two Geneva-based companies… Read the full news article

Heathrow to donate life-saving defibrillators to local community groups, charities and small organisations

London, UK, 2022-Nov-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Heathrow is giving away defibrillators to local community groups, charities and small organisations around the airport. The life-saving devices are looking for a new home and are free of charge to any local community group that could benefit from one in the neighbouring area. The airport has recently… Read the full news article

IHG® Hotels & Resorts to rebrand Carlton Al Moaibed Hotel in Al Khobar into Saudi Arabia’s first Vignette Collection Hotel

The new hotel is in line with IHG’s commitment to add over 10,000 rooms to its portfolio in the country within the next 2-3 years Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, 2022-Nov-30 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a management agreement with… Read the full news article

Staybridge Suites unveils enhanced menus and new drink options at The Social

Extended Stay Brand’s Signature “The Social” Serves Up New Menu Options ATLANTA, GA, 2022-Nov-30 — /Travel PR News/ — At a time when other hotel brands in the extended stay segment are reducing or eliminating their happy hour offerings, Staybridge Suites, one of 17 brands in the IHG Hotels & Resorts portfolio, has re-imagined its happy hour… Read the full news article

Kempinski Hotels announces signing of Kempinski Residences Alaçatı Çeşme in Türkiye scheduled to open in 2024

Geneva, Switzerland, 2022-Nov-30 — /Travel PR News/ — More luxury residences will complement the portfolio of Kempinski Hotels in Türkiye. After having announced new residences in Istanbul a few months ago, the international luxury hotel brand has signed another management agreement for a new residential project coming to life in a secluded bay in Alaçatı… Read the full news article

Oman Air introduces low-cost fare option designed for passengers who travel light

Muscat, Oman, 2022-Nov-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Continuing to meet the evolving needs of its passengers, Oman Air has introduced Super Saver, a brand-new category of Economy Class fare that offers greater choice and more value than ever. Designed for those who travel light, the low-cost option allows passengers to opt for no check-in… Read the full news article

Vienna Airport welcomes resumption of Air India’s direct flight between Vienna and Delhi

VIENNA, Austria, 2022-Nov-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The next airline comeback will take place at Vienna Airport. Starting on February 18th 2023, Air India will resume direct flight connections between Vienna and Delhi. Flight service had been terminated earlier due to the coronavirus pandemic. In this way, Air India is underlining the importance of Vienna… Read the full news article

Motto by Hilton announces opening of Motto by Hilton Tulum, Mexico and Motto by Hilton Rotterdam Blaak, the Netherlands

Hilton’s urban lifestyle hotel brand showcases that it matters where you stay for guests looking to live like a local in premiere destinations around the globe MCLEAN, Va., 2022-Nov-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Motto by Hilton marks a major milestone with its international debut in the Caribbean and Europe with the openings of Motto by… Read the full news article

Emirates announces the opening of ‘Emirates World’ retail store

Latest retail store design welcomes customers with immersive store experience Keeping with airline’s ‘Fly Better’ promise, personalised service will remain at heart of experience and tailored to customer needs First pilot ‘Emirates World’ store debuts in Dubai and to be progressively rolled out across the airline’s network  Airline expects to invest AED 100 million over… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Nashville unveils signature services and premium aesthetics lines for The Spa at Four Seasons

World-class spa unveils its signature services and premium aesthetics lines; begins accepting reservations Nashville, USA, 2022-Nov-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Nashville, the newly opened five-star luxury property in downtown Nashville, today unveiled details for The Spa at Four Seasons, the property’s destination for restorative treatments and indulgent pampering, within a vibrant urban setting. Led… Read the full news article

Cucina at Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel introduces new winter menu

Hong Kong SAR, China, 2022-Nov-29 — /Travel PR News/ — From now until 4 January 2023, Cucina welcomes fall and winter with a series of authentic Italian creations on its à la carte menu. With the arrival of the highly sought-after white truffles from Piedmont, Chef de Cuisine Andrea Delzanno has crafted three enticing “white diamond”… Read the full news article