Choice Hotels partners with Schneider Electric to use AI-assisted technology for sustainability and energy management

Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure™ Resource Advisor to help nearly 6,000 Choice Hotel owners track energy and sustainability data. LOUISVILLE, KY, 2023-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Schneider Electric, the global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and sustainability, has been chosen by Choice Hotels International, one of the largest and most successful lodging franchisors… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels International recognized as one of the most trustworthy companies in America for second consecutive year

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2023-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) has been named one of the ‘Most Trustworthy Companies in America’ 2023 by Newsweek and Statista Inc. This is the second consecutive year that Choice Hotels has been recognized on this list that assesses companies on the three main public pillars of trust – customer… Read the full press release

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announces major expansion in Mexico, set to increase brand portfolio by 30% by 2025

Newly signed properties will grow Hyatt’s leisure, lifestyle, luxury and all-inclusive offerings in top Mexico destinations CHICAGO, IL, 2023-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) announced the strategic growth of its brand portfolio in Mexico, a top leisure and business travel destination for global and domestic travelers, with new luxury and all-inclusive hotels and… Read the full press release

Indianapolis Airport Authority showcases art exhibit by adults with disabilities

March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 2023-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Indianapolis Airport Authority, the Indiana Association of Rehabilitation Facilities, Ability Indiana and Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch came together at the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to unveil an exhibit of more than 20 art pieces, including paintings, ceramics and mixed… Read the full press release

How Air India’s new flights from London Gatwick Airport are boosting trade and tourism between the South East and India

London, UK, 2023-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Businesses across the South East exported £479 million of goods and services to India – more than any region outside London – according to the latest Government figures1. These impressive trade volumes – and the jobs they support – have been given a further boost today as… Read the full press release

ANA to resume nonstop flights from Munich to Tokyo’s Haneda Airport after pandemic-related break

MUNICH, Germany, 2023-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan’s largest airline ANA and member of the Star Alliance, is returning to Munich Airport after a pandemic-related break. With the start of the summer flight schedule, the 5-star airline is thus resuming its nonstop connection from Munich to Tokyo’s city-near Haneda Airport. Initially, the route is… Read the full press release

PATA Gold Awards 2023: Celebrating Excellence and Innovation in Asia Pacific Tourism Industry

BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2023-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Organisations and individuals making outstanding contributions towards the successful promotion of the travel and tourism industry throughout the Asia Pacific region are encouraged to submit entries to the PATA Gold Awards 2023. The deadline for submissions is May 31, 2023. Now in its 39th year and sponsored… Read the full press release

UNWTO and AVIAREPS partner to offer destination marketing grants in Europe

Madrid, Spain, 2023-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — UNWTO will work with its Affiliate Member AVIAREPS to offer grants for destination marketing and research services to five countries in Europe. The UNWTO + AVIAREPS Destination Marketing Grant will allow selected Member States to benefit from a range of digital marketing services, to be supplied on… Read the full press release

EASA recognizes outstanding aviation doctorate students at first European_Academia conference

Cologne, Germany, 2023-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has recognised four doctorate students at the first edition of the European_Academia @EASA conference 2023. The conference marks an important step for EASA in building closer relations with academia and promoting links between academia and industry. The two-day conference was… Read the full press release

Cathay Cargo Launches Cathay Mail, a Refined Digital Solution for Mail-Shipment Process

New digital solution provides a superior customer experience for post offices Hong Kong, China, 2023-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Cargo has enhanced its integrated mail platform with Cathay Mail, a refined digital solution that re-envisages the mail-shipment process, generating greater transparency for post offices and providing the track-and-trace visibility their customers expect. With… Read the full press release

Lufthansa Group unveils brand new Senator and Business Lounges at Berlin Brandenburg Airport

Lufthansa opens new lounges at Berlin Airport Cologne, Germany, 2023-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Lufthansa Group Business Class passengers, status customers and Star Alliance Airlines travelers with lounge entitlement who start their journey at the capital’s Berlin Brandenburg Airport have reason to rejoice: On April 3, the new Lufthansa Senator Lounge and the new… Read the full press release

Lewis Capaldi performs surprise mid-air concert on British Airways flight ahead of new album release

Teasing his forthcoming single “Wish You the Best”, Lewis Capaldi surprised British Airways customers with an exclusive, live performance of the ballad on board a flight from London Heathrow to Los Angeles Lewis Capaldi sang live at 35,000ft on a British Airways Boeing 777-300 aircraft flying over the Atlantic Ocean en route to the City of… Read the full press release

Wharf Hotels’ 11 Properties Make Global Hotel Alliance’s Green Collection

Hong Kong SAR, China, 2023-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Hong Kong headquartered Wharf Hotels, a hospitality group with hotel operations spanning mainland China, Hong Kong and the Philippines, announced 11 of its 16 properties have been brought under Global Hotel Alliance’s (GHA) Green Collection.  The Green Collection features independent mid-scale to high-end hotel brands in the GHA DISCOVERY… Read the full press release

RIU Hotels & Resorts receives 60 Traveller Review Awards from Booking.com for 2023

Palma de Mallorca, Spain, 2023-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — A total of 60 RIU Hotels & Resorts located in 18 countries have received a Traveller Review Award 2023 from Booking.com, the world’s leading online accommodation booking platform. These awards are presented to hotels with a rating of between 8 and 10 in the comments made by customers who booked on the… Read the full press release

Accor to propose appointment of Anne-Laure Kiechel as independent director at upcoming shareholders meeting

Paris, France, 2023-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The Board of Directors of Accor has decided to submit the appointment as Director of Ms. Anne-Laure Kiechel at next General Shareholders’ meeting to be called to approve the 2022 financial statements and which will be held on 17 May 2023, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at… Read the full press release

Boston Billiard Club & Casino Celebrates $15 Million in Charitable Contributions and Plans to Expand Gaming Machines

Company expanding casino’s footprint at current location to reach 500 HHR games in third quarter of this year NASHUA, N.H., 2023-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Delaware North, the global hospitality and entertainment company that in October purchased Boston Billiard Club & Casino in Nashua, on March 20 celebrated the casino’s $15 million in total contributions… Read the full press release

EasyJet introduces Twilight Bag Drop service at Edinburgh Airport for early morning flights

easyJet’s Twilight Bag Drop service is now available for customers flying from  Edinburgh airport The free service provides  customers on early morning flights with the option to drop their bags the day before, for a quicker and easy journey through the airport when they fly Twilight Bag Drop is also available for those flying from… Read the full press release

Aer Lingus launches new flights connecting west Ireland to London Heathrow and Hartford, Connecticut from Dublin

Dublin, Ireland, 2023-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Aer Lingus this weekend began a brand new service connecting the west coast of Ireland to London Heathrow and recommenced direct flights to Hartford, Connecticut from Dublin. New Knock-Heathrow service The inaugural Aer Lingus flight EI916, operated by an Airbus A320, departed from Ireland West Airport at… Read the full press release

UNWTO and UNDP team up to launch ‘Off the Beaten Track’ challenge for students to showcase rural tourism development

Madrid, Spain, 2023-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — UNWTO and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Bosnia and Herzegovina have teamed up to launch the 2023 UNWTO Students’ League. The new ‘Off the Beaten Track’ challenge aims to create a networking environment that will enable cultural connections between students, governments and businesses. Teams of students will… Read the full press release

British Airways introduces award-winning English Sparkling wines in Club World cabin

British Airways is introducing award-winning English Sparkling wines in its Club World (business class) cabin for the first time The airline is championing British provenance by working with four local wine producers from across England The four English Sparkling wine options have been carefully selected by the airline’s Master of Wine and will be available… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways partners with Royal Challengers Bangalore in a multi-year deal

Qatar Airways, the World’s Best Airline was unveiled as the Main Principal Partner of the ‘Indian Premier League’ team in a multi-year deal during a special ceremony at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium Fans can now secure Ultimate RCB Fan Packages – inclusive of Qatar Airways return flights, premium hotel options, IPL tickets and exciting experiences… Read the full press release

Lufthansa Cargo’s Dorothea von Boxberg to take over as CEO of Brussels Airlines

Cologne, Germany, 2023-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Dorothea von Boxberg is set to become the new CEO of Brussels Airlines. Subject to the pending resolution by the Board of Directors of SN Airholding, Dorothea von Boxberg, who is currently Chairperson of the Executive Board of Lufthansa Cargo AG, will take over in Belgium as… Read the full press release

Lufthansa brings back Airbus A380 for premium flights to the US from Munich

Significant expansion of premium services from Munich Reactivation due to strong demand Tickets bookable from March 23, 2023 Cologne, Germany, 2023-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — From June 1, Lufthansa will resume its regular flight operations with the popular Airbus A380 after a three-year interruption. Daily flights from Munich to Boston will be operated by… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines reappoints Michael Trestl as Chief Commercial Officer for another five years

Supervisory Board extends Executive Board contract for another five years until 2028 Michael Trestl has held the position as CCO of Austrian Airlines since 2021 Vienna, Austria, 2023-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The Supervisory Board of Austrian Airlines AG has reappointed Michael Trestl (37) to serve as member of the Executive Board and Chief… Read the full press release

easyJet adds 140,000 seats from Belfast airports and announces new year-round routes to London Luton and Manchester

easyJet has added 140,000 additional seats on routes from Belfast International and Belfast City to London Gatwick, London Luton, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Manchester easyJet offers more seats on UK domestic flights than any other airline Brand new routes from Belfast City to London Luton and Manchester are now on sale From June the airline will… Read the full press release

Air Mauritius announces daily flights from London Gatwick to Indian Ocean Island for winter sun seekers

London, UK, 2023-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — London Gatwick Airport passengers will benefit from greater choice when looking for winter sun this year, with Air Mauritius announcing daily flights to the Indian Ocean island. The flag-carrier airline will arrive at Gatwick on 29 October, and fly daily to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, using… Read the full press release

Applications Open for UNWTO’s Best Tourism Villages Initiative to Drive Rural Development and Wellbeing

Madrid, Spain, 2023-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — UNWTO has opened applications for the third edition of its Best Tourism Villages initiative. Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO was launched in 2021 as part of the Organization’s work to make tourism a driver of rural development and wellbeing. To date, over 70 villages from almost 40 countries have… Read the full press release

IATA and AWS launch datathon to boost gender diversity in aviation industry

Geneva, Switzerland, 2023-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) is launching a virtual datathon to stimulate the development of data-based solutions to further the aviation industry’s gender diversity. The datathon builds on the success of IATA’s 25by2025 initiative. “The launch of the 25by2025 initiative… Read the full press release

easyJet to launch new routes from Belfast City Airport to London Luton and Manchester this summer

Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2023-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet has announced it will commence services from Belfast City Airport to London Luton and Manchester this summer. Flights to both destinations will operate up to four times a week with fares beginning at only £25.99, bringing the total number of routes served by the airline… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines partners with Shell Aviation to expand sustainable aviation fuel market and reach net zero by 2040

New collaboration will advance development in the sustainable aviation fuel market and long-term jet fuel supply SEATTLE, WA, 2023-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines announced an agreement with Shell Aviation to expand the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market beyond a standard fuel supply agreement. The innovative cross-industry collaboration brings together a world-class fuel supply… Read the full press release