easyJet announces the appointment of David Morgan as Chief Operating Officer

London, UK, 2022-Dec-05 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet is pleased to confirm that, following a comprehensive process, David Morgan has been permanently appointed as the airline’s Chief Operating Officer, sitting on the Airline Management Board. David has been an integral part the easyJet leadership team since he joined us as Chief Pilot in 2016…. Read the full press release

easyJet launches annual winter collection onboard as part of its Change for Good partnership with UNICEF

This December easyJet customers and crew can help raise vital funds for children facing conflict, malnutrition, disaster and disease Donations will go directly towards children who need it the most – from young people fleeing conflict in Ukraine and Yemen to children affected by flooding in Pakistan and drought in the Horn of Africa Since… Read the full press release

easyJet launches 12 days of Christmas giveaway

Airline’s festive giveaway up for grabs for all customers booking flights on easyJet.com or App between 1st and 12th December 2022. Next year’s flights will be taken care of for 12 lucky winners who will receive four return flights for two, including travel extras such as luggage, seating and £100 to spend on our new in-flight SHOP… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces the opening of Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya

CHICAGO, IL, 2022-Dec-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. (NASDAQ: PLYA) today (December 1, 2022) announced the opening of Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya. Nestled in the secluded region of Riviera Maya, Mexico, Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya is surrounded by lush mangroves, with easy access to the Cancun… Read the full press release

St. John’s International Airport Authority announces the appointment of Dennis Hogan as Chief Executive Officer

ST. JOHN’S, NL, 2022-Dec-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The St. John’s International Airport Authority (SJIAA) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Dennis Hogan as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). “Our Board of Directors was beyond impressed with Dennis’ calibre of leadership, integrity, and passion for our community. With over 25… Read the full press release

Enjoy Arkansas’ statewide celebration of the holiday season thru The Arkansas Trail of Holiday Lights

LITTLE ROCK, AR, 2022-Dec-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The Arkansas Trail of Holiday Lights continues now through the end of the year with a statewide celebration of the holiday season. Towns across The Natural State are taking part with events and activities. Displays in many locations will be lit into the new year, offering… Read the full press release

Bristol Airports announces £4 million investment to enhance its retail and catering facilities

London, UK, 2022-Dec-04 — /Travel PR News/ — This week marks the beginning of a period of development for Bristol Airports retail and catering facilities with close to £4 million being invested by the airport and the retail partners to enhance the facilities, including opening a Boots Health and Beauty retail store. This exciting period… Read the full press release

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 press release

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 press release

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 press release

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 press release

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 press release

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 press release

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 press release

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 press release

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 press release

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 press release

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 press release

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 press release

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 press release

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 press release

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 press release

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 press release

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 press release

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 press release

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 press release

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 press release

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 press release

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 press release

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 press release