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UNWTO Recognizes Innovative Startups Driving Morocco’s Tourism Recovery and Sustainability

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Africa, 2023-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — UNWTO has recognized the most influential innovators reshaping tourism in the Kingdom of Morocco. The finalists of the first Moroccan Tourism Startup Competition showcase the power of the sector for driving post-pandemic recovery, protecting cultural and natural heritage and providing opportunities for both rural and urban communities. After… Read the full press release

Houston Airports Recognizes Local Artist Edgar Medina for Heroic Actions at William P. Hobby Airport

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Houston creative Edgar Medina was painting inside the 5-Star airport when he witnessed a passenger fall onto a moving sidewalk. HOUSTON, TX, 2023-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Houston Airports is recognizing local artist Edgar Medina for his quick actions in helping a passenger at William P. Hobby Airport. At the time of the incident,… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines’ Adopt-A-Pilot Program Celebrates 25 Years of Inspiring STEM Education Through Aviation

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DALLAS, TX, 2023-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — This year marks the 25th anniversary of Adopt-A-Pilot®, a signature Southwest Airlines® program that has inspired more than half a million fifth graders through science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)-centered activities, connecting Southwest® Pilots with classrooms to engage students in aviation-related lessons. August is Aviation Month, and we’re continuing… Read the full press release

Preferred Hotels and Resorts Adds 14 New Properties to Its Global Portfolio, Offering Distinct Luxury Experiences Across the Globe

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK, 2023-Aug-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels and Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand representing more than 650 hotels, resorts, and residences across 80 countries, is pleased to announce the addition of 14 new member properties, which includes more than five openings, to its global portfolio between April 1… Read the full press release

JAL Group Launches ‘Sustainable Challenge Flights’ Towards Net Zero Emissions, Utilizing Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Carbon Credits

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Our challenge in flights to New York this year towards a sustainable future Tokyo, Japan, 2023-Aug-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The JAL Group is pleased to announce another challenge towards a sustainable future, “Sustainable Challenge Flights” on the JL6 flights from Tokyo (Haneda) to New York, from September 14th to 20th, under the slogan… Read the full press release

Minor Hotels Shines at Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice 2023 Awards with Over 270 Honors and 19 ‘Best of the Best’ Accolades

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2023-Aug-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Minor Hotels, one of the world’s largest hotel owners and operators, has secured more than 270 awards at the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice 2023 awards, including 19 prestigious ‘Best of the Best’ accolades that recognise the top 1% of listings on the site. The annual Travellers’ Choice Awards… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines Reports Strong Unit Revenue Despite Soft Summer Travel Demand in Second Quarter 2023

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MIRAMAR, Fla., 2023-Aug-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines, Inc. (“Spirit” or the “Company”) (NYSE: SAVE) reported second quarter 2023 financial results. “Unit revenue for the second quarter 2023 was strong and well above pre-Covid historical averages,” said Ted Christie, Spirit’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “However, demand for the peak summer travel period… Read the full press release

Booking Holdings Reports Strong Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results with Record Gross Bookings and Increased Net Income

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NORWALK, CT, 2023-Aug-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG) (the “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) reported its second quarter 2023 financial results: • Gross travel bookings, which refers to the total dollar value, generally inclusive of taxes and fees, of all travel services booked by our customers, net of cancellations, were… Read the full press release

British Airways Expands European Network with New Destinations in Latvia, Serbia, and Germany, Offering More Travel Choices and Affordable Fares

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Riga in Latvia and Belgrade in Serbia are among the latest additions to British Airways’ short-haul route network Milan Linate re-joins London City’s network while San Sebastian is extended into the winter Heathrow operations to Ljubljana and Istanbul’s Sabiha Gökçen Airport have also been extended into the winter to become year-round destinations London, UK, 2023-Aug-05… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines Expands Spring Break Travel Options with New Nonstop Routes to Popular Beach Destinations

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Spring Breaking News: Southwest Airlines to Offer More Seasonal Nonstop Service for Spring Break Travel Flight schedule extended through April 8, 2024 Nonstop international service added on Saturdays between Baltimore and Belize; and between St. Louis and Cabo San Lucas/Los Cabos, Mexico New route links Austin and San Juan, Puerto Rico DALLAS, TX, 2023-Aug-05 —… Read the full press release

Cathay Cargo Receives IATA’s CEIV Lithium Batteries Certification, Ensuring Safe Air Cargo Transport Amid Growing E-commerce

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The CEIV quality-assurance adds to Cathay Cargo’s existing, industry-leading mitigations for lithium-ion battery shipments Hong Kong, China, 2023-Aug-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Cargo and the Cathay Cargo Terminal have received the IATA Center of Excellence for Independent Validators Lithium Batteries (CEIV Li-batt) certification. With this new accreditation, both Cathay Cargo and the Cathay… Read the full press release

Auckland Airport Unveils Tenants for Mānawa Bay Premium Outlet Shopping Centre, Including Kate Spade, Coach, and PUMA

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Auckland, New Zealand, 2023-Aug-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport has shared a first look at some of the tenants who will be settling in at the $200-million-plus premium outlet shopping centre, Mānawa Bay, as construction continues to ramp up. The centre is attracting a wide range of sought-after brands that include Kate Spade,… Read the full press release

Heathrow Launches Groundbreaking Trial of Low Carbon Concrete, Targeting 50% Emission Reduction in Infrastructure Projects

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UK’s hub becomes one of the world’s first airports to trial use of lower carbon concrete Partnership between Heathrow, Jacobs, Ecocem, Cemex, Dyer & Butler and Ferrovial Construction will explore viability of ground-breaking lower carbon concrete in airport setting Heathrow serving as testbed for innovative green technology that could drastically reduce the sector’s carbon emissions… Read the full press release

Marriott Bonvoy Welcomes City Express Hotels, Expanding Choice and Offerings in the Caribbean and Latin America

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Members can now earn Marriott Bonvoy Points at City Express by Marriott properties across the Caribbean and Latin America BETHESDA, MD, 2023-Aug-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International announced that City Express by Marriott properties have transitioned into the company’s award-winning travel program and marketplace, Marriott Bonvoy. Members can now earn points at nearly… Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resorts Thailand Emphasizes Allyship, Psychological Safety, and Authenticity in Workplace Culture Survey

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1,200 employees surveyed as hotel giant expands on its inclusive ecosystem Bangkok, Thailand, 2023-Aug-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Allyship, psychological safety and authenticity are the most valued workplace considerations by IHG Hotels & Resorts employees in Thailand, according to a new survey. The findings came after IHG, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, invited Steps to survey… Read the full press release

Emirates Celebrates 20 Years of Flying to New Zealand, Showcasing Strong Market Presence and Ongoing Commitment

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Emirates has carried over 16 million passengers on 49,000 services between Dubai and New Zealand since 2003 New Zealand is the only market on Emirates’ network to operate the airline’s new four-class A380, fitted with new Premium Economy cabins across all its services Emirates’ Auckland to Dubai service remains the longest on its network at… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta Presents Pesona Rempah Afternoon Tea Celebrating Indonesia’s Rich Culinary Heritage

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A contemporary homage to the archipelago’s timeless flavours Jakarta, Indonesia, 2023-Aug-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Starting August 8, 2023, discover refreshingly modern renditions of heritage spices, herbs and grains at the newly unveiled Pesona Rempah Afternoon Tea at Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta. Executive Pastry Chef Lorenzo Sollecito and his talented team present a repertoire of sweet and savoury treats,… Read the full press release

Naviva, A Four Seasons Resort, Wins Prestigious Hospitality Design Award for Nature-Inspired Luxury in Punta Mita

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Four Seasons first adult-only tented resort in the Americas named Best New Resort Brand Launch Punta Mita, México, 2023-Aug-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Naviva, A Four Seasons Resort, Punta Mita, Mexico was named the winner of the New Resort Brand Launch category in Hospitality Design (HD) magazine’s prestigious 2023 Hospitality Design Awards. The annual HD Awards celebrate the best of… Read the full press release

Noe at Four Seasons Resort Oahu Unveils Seasonal Culinary Masterpiece: A New Menu Inspired by Italy’s Changing Seasons

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Hawaii, Oahu, U.S.A., 2023-Aug-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Noe, the award-winning Italian restaurant at Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina, unveils its latest culinary masterpiece: a new menu that draws inspiration from the changing seasons in Italy. As Oahu’s premier southern Italian culinary destination, Noe has earned a reputation for its unique “Capri meets Hawaii”… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita Receives Prestigious WELL Health-Safety Rating for Second Consecutive Year, Prioritizing Guest and Employee Health in the Post-COVID-19 Environment

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Beloved Mexico property again earns coveted wellness rating through the International WELL Building Institute Punta Mita, México, 2023-Aug-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, a five-star oceanfront resort on Mexico’s Pacific coast, has earned the WELL Health-Safety Rating through the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) for the second consecutive year. The WELL Health-Safety Rating is an… Read the full press release

Marlowe Joseph Lawenko Promoted to Executive Chef at Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort, Leading Culinary Operations and Emphasizing Nutrition-Focused Menus

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Hawaii, Lanai (Sensei), U.S.A., 2023-Aug-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Marlowe Joseph Lawenko has been promoted to Executive Chef, Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort, overseeing all hotel culinary operations of the Resort’s signature restaurants and culinary team management including Sensei by Nobu, Koele Garden Bar and in-room dining. The adults-only wellness retreat is nestled among the pine-covered mountains of the… Read the full press release

Aviation Day 2023 Kicks Off in Hong Kong, Gathering Global Industry Leaders to Discuss Future of Air Travel and Cargo in the Greater Bay Area

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HONG KONG, 2023-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Aviation Day 2023, a signature conference for the global aviation industry, kicked off in Hong Kong. Co-hosted by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), the two-day event held at AsiaWorld Expo was attended by more than 1,000 aviation industry professionals from… Read the full press release

Lufthansa Group and HCS Group Partner to Produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in Germany, Advancing Decarbonization Efforts in Aviation

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Lufthansa Group drives forward the market ramp-up and use of SAF as a core element of its sustainability strategy Production at the Haltermann Carless site in Speyer to start in 2026 with a volume of 60,000 tons per year SAF is a decisive technological key for more sustainable flying Cologne, Germany, 2023-Aug-03 — /Travel PR… Read the full press release

easyJet Introduces Twilight Bag Drop Service to Glasgow Airport for Early Morning Flights and Enhances Customer Support for Summer Travel

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easyJet’s Twilight Bag Drop service is now available at London Gatwick, Bristol, Manchester, Edinburgh, Berlin and Amsterdam, and now Glasgow for customers on early flights to drop their bags off the night before With around 12m customers set to fly with easyJet over the summer holidays a range of free services are now available to… Read the full press release

Aer Lingus Launches Pilot Recruitment Drive with Fully Funded Training Programme for Aspiring Pilots

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Dublin, Ireland, 2023-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Aer Lingus has announced that it is re-opening its pilot recruitment drive spanning the next five years. The airline is offering 90 aspiring pilots a unique opportunity to realise their ambitions and become a pilot of tomorrow for the airline. This is the first time since 2019… Read the full press release

easyJet Celebrates 20 Years at Bristol Airport – Largest Base Outside London with 72 Million Passengers Served

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London, UK, 2023-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has celebrated the 20th anniversary of its base at Bristol Airport – its largest outside of London. In 20 years of operations, easyJet has grown to be the largest airline at Bristol having flown over 72 million passengers since operations started there. With… Read the full press release

British Airways Reveals Airport Personas: From ‘Airport Ace’ to ‘Airport Ambler’ – How Travelers Navigate the Airport Experience

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British Airways’ survey reveals the different personas travellers take on when they get to the airport, with 54 per cent saying they adopt a new identity Travellers from the East Midlands are the most organised and likely to take charge as the ‘Airport Ace’ with Northern Irish holidaymakers (22 per cent) more likely to be… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Sponsors Glamorous Qatar Goodwood Festival, Bringing World-Class Equestrian Races and Elegance to London

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Qatar Goodwood Festival Sponsorship brings five days of world leading races that will be filled with glamour and adrenaline Doha, Qatar, 2023-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The award winning airline saddles up its horses and prepares for another chapter of Qatar Goodwood Festival, in partnership with Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC). National guests… Read the full press release

Hamad International Airport Enhances Passenger Experience with Innovative Digital Wayfinding and QR Codes

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Doha, Qatar, 2023-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Hamad International Airport (DOH) is elevating its passenger’s airport experience with the introduction of innovative digital wayfinding. QR Codes are leveraged to provide easy to use wayfinding solution through different digital touchpoints conveniently located across the airport’s expansive terminal. Whether trying to navigate from ORCHARD to LampBear,… Read the full press release

MSC Cruises Announces Winter 2024/25 Sailings: Exciting Itineraries Across the Globe, from Caribbean to Europe and Beyond!

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Six ships to serve the Caribbean Sea with a huge range of itineraries from Miami, Port Canaveral (Orlando), New York City and Martinique In the Mediterranean, MSC World Europa, the trail-blazing first of the line’s futuristic World Class ships, will entranse guests with her design and onboard amenities MSC Euribia’s new deployment in the Middle… Read the full press release