Category Archives: Travel Management

ANA owned logistics company Overseas Courier Service launches new service dedicated to the transportation of cross border E-Commerce cargo and parcels

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OCS, an international logistics company of the ANA Group, will be the Group’s first entity to enter the E-Commerce transportation service from Japan Starting September 15 2021, OCS will launch “iEC”, a new international E-Commerce service In addition to E-Commerce from overseas, OCS will gradually expand the target areas for exports from Japan and aim… Read the full news article

Norwegian expands autumn season route offering due to increase in passenger numbers and demand

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LONDON, UK, 2021-Sep-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian’s traffic figures for August show a continued increase in the number of passengers. The number of future bookings has also continued to increase in line with Norwegian’s expanding route network as more people are fully vaccinated and EU / EEA countries accept international COVID certificates for… Read the full news article

Radisson Individuals and Mira Group open two unique resort properties in Italy

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Brussels/Syracuse/Alagna Valsesia, 2021-Sep-09 — /Travel PR News/ —Radisson Hotel Group is delighted to announce the launch of the Group’s newest brand, Radisson Individuals, in Italy with the opening of two unique resort properties in Syracuse, Sicily and Alagna Valsesia, Piedmont, in partnership with the Mira Group. Borgo di Luce I Monasteri Golf Resort & Spa,… Read the full news article

Hyatt signs new management agreements for The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, JdV by Hyatt, Hyatt Centric, and Hyatt Regency brands across Europe

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Hyatt’s diverse brand portfolio reflects sustained growth, fueled largely by its independent collection and lifestyle brands CHICAGO, IL, 2021-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (September 7, 2021) announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into six new management and franchise agreements for hotels in Europe across The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, JdV… Read the full news article

KLM resumes services to Canada

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Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2021-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — KLM flies to Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto and Montreal several times a week. KLM also operates an even larger network in Canada in collaboration with its partner Westjet. Vaccinated travellers who have a negative PCR test result will be able to make use of this service again… Read the full news article

easyJet welcomes important milestones in the development of zero-emission aircraft

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easyJet welcomes these important milestones which are crucial steps forward on the path to zero-emission aircraft Wright’s next phase of development will be supported by a new dedicated laboratory and specialised motor test site The airline continues to work with Wright Electric and other partners to support the development of zero-emission aircraft and is committed… Read the full news article

easyJet research reveals top post-holiday annoyance when returning from holiday

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New research from easyJet reveals the top bugbears when returning from holiday with over two-thirds of the UK naming returning to an empty fridge as their number one post-holiday annoyance New research from easyJet reveals the top bugbears when returning from holiday with over two-thirds of the UK naming returning to an empty fridge as… Read the full news article

Series of developments at Budapest Airport reaches 200 million EUR

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Budapest, Hungary, 2021-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The series of developments began in 2019 at Ferenc Liszt International Airport has continued this year; more large-scale investments have been implemented during the first eight months of 2021 at Budapest Airport. That takes the total value of the developments carried out over the past two and… Read the full news article

2021 PATA Gold Awards winners to be announced on September 8, 2021

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BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2021-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) will be announcing the winners of the 2021 PATA Gold Awards live on September 8, 2021. Supported and sponsored since 1995 by the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), this year’s awards will recognise the achievements of 18 Gold Awards and two Grand… Read the full news article

Swissport further digitizes air cargo warehousing process with new cargo app

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Zurich, Switzerland, 2021-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport is equipping its cargo workers with a brand-new mobile application and new handheld devices. The cargo app will further digitize the air cargo warehousing process and offers real-time visibility on cargo shipments. Already operational in the first five Swissport warehouses, the app will be rolled out… Read the full news article

UNWTO celebrates second edition of the Global Tourism Investment Forum

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Madrid, Spain, 2021-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — UNWTO has celebrated the second edition of the Global Tourism Investment Forum. Joining Ministers of Tourism for the event in Cabo Verde were business leaders, entrepreneurs and investors, with a special focus on innovation and sustainable recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. With the crisis… Read the full news article

British Airways flies triumphant ParalympicsGB athletes back home

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London, UK, 2021-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is set to welcome home the final athletes from ParalympicsGB after their triumph at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic games, with the flight due to land today ( 06-09-2021 ) at 1920. Athletes have been returning home from Tokyo throughout the past week with a total… Read the full news article

British Airways launches new BA Better World sustainability programme

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British Airways has launched its new BA Better World sustainability programme, describing it as its ‘most important journey yet’  The airline partnered with Airbus to paint one of its most modern, fuel-efficient A320neos in its new sustainability programme colours  British Airways also announced a new collaboration with bp to source sustainable aviation fuel in respect of all its flights… Read the full news article

CWT announces the appointment of Ian Cummings as Global Head of CWT Meetings & Events

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Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2021-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — CWT, the Business-to-Business-for-Employees (B2B4E) travel management platform, today (1 September, 2021) announces the appointment of Ian Cummings as Global Head of CWT Meetings & Events, the award-winning global corporate meetings & events management service. Based in London, Ian will report to Niklas Andreen, CWT’s Chief Operating Officer… Read the full news article

Deutsche Hospitality launches new Upscale Lifestyle Segment brand, the House of Beats hotels

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Fashion, music, lifestyle – Deutsche Hospitality launches a new brand in the Upscale Lifestyle Segment Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2021-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The German fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld once stated: “I’m very much down to earth. Just not to this earth.” Deutsche Hospitality had this quotation very much in mind over the… Read the full news article

IHG® announces continued growth of Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts and Holiday Inn Express brands with its signings and openings at airport locations across Europe

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New signings and openings demonstrate ample runway for growing IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Essentials brands Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is proud to announce the continued growth of two of its much-loved global brands – Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts and… Read the full news article

IHG announces the opening of the eighth Staybridge Suites hotel in the UK, the Staybridge Suites Cardiff

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Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) and First Inn Group have opened the eighth Staybridge Suites hotel in the UK (first in Wales) on Cardiff Bay’s Atlantic Wharf. Cardiff is renowned for its sporting venues and Staybridge Suites Cardiff is perfectly situated near the Glamorgan Cricket Ground,… Read the full news article

flydubai offers Dubai-bound passengers complimentary 1-Day Ticket to Expo 2020 Dubai

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The Dubai-based carrier offers a complimentary 1-Day Ticket to passengers as the UAE gets ready to welcome visitors to Expo 2020 from 01 October 2021 Dubai, UAE, 2021-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, announced today (September 2, 2021) that passengers booking a flydubai flight to Dubai will enjoy a complimentary 1-Day… Read the full news article

John Glenn Columbus International Airport opens new rental car center

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COLUMBUS, OH, 2021-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — A new rental car center has opened at John Glenn Columbus International Airport, representing an improved experience for passengers, an estimated $140 million economic impact in the community, and another step toward opening a new terminal. The new facility features a spacious and modern customer service lobby,… Read the full news article

Roger W. Miles to be honored as the 2021 inductee into the U.S. Travel Association Hall of Leaders

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WASHINGTON DC, USA, 2021-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Roger W. Miles, chairman of the board of Miles Partnership, will be honored as the 2021 inductee into the U.S. Travel Association Hall of Leaders, the organization announced Friday. Distinguished individuals are named to U.S. Travel’s Hall of Leaders for “sustained, noteworthy contributions that have positively… Read the full news article

Cruise Lines International Association opens registration for Ireland Selling Cruise Day (IRE)

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Washington, DC, USA, 2021-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK & Ireland has announced that the trade can now register for its ‘Selling Cruise Day’, which will return to Dublin on November 11, 2021. It marks the first in-person event CLIA will have held in Ireland since 2019. Attendance is… Read the full news article

Finavia welcomes AirBaltic direct flights between Turku Airport and Riga

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Passenger traffic at Turku Airport is picking up speed during the autumn. Starting from today, September 2nd, AirBaltic operates direct flights between Turku and Riga. Vantaa, Finland, 2021-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — “It is great news that airlines are coming back to the Turku Airport. AirBaltic’s direct route between Riga and Turku is very… Read the full news article

Lufthansa Group announces the appointment of Jörg Eberhart as Head of Strategy & Organizational Development

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Cologne, Germany, 2021-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — On October 1, 2021, Jörg Eberhart, currently CEO of Air Dolomiti, will assume the position of “Head of Strategy & Organizational Development” at Lufthansa Group. He will succeed William Wilms, who was appointed to the Executive Board of Lufthansa Technik on 1 September 2021. Jörg Eberhart has… Read the full news article

Lufthansa deploys its first Airbus 321neo with modern Airspace Cabin

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Modern cabin design now on short and medium-haul routes First flight with new cabin tomorrow from Frankfurt to Fuerteventura More seating comfort, 40 percent larger luggage compartments and modern lighting concept on board Cologne, Germany, 2021-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Lufthansa passengers can now enjoy a whole new flying experience on short and medium-haul… Read the full news article

Oman Air to enhance its package holidays offerings through tripsnstay partnership

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As Oman opens up to tourism, package holidays at the forefront of travel reboot initiatives Muscat, Oman, 2021-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has signed a strategic agreement with tripsnstay, part of the Khimji Ramdas Group, to enhance its offering of local and international package… Read the full news article

The 141-villa resort Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa opens doors to guests

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The Paris-born Brand Brings a Touch of Nostalgia to the Famed Archipelago, Inviting Guests to Linger Longer and Savour the Good Life Maldives, 2021-Sep-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, along with Singaporean developer Chiu Teng Enterprises today announce the opening of Le Méridien… Read the full news article

Shannon Airport welcomes return of Aer Lingus London Heathrow service

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Shannon, Ireland, 2021-Sep-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Shannon Group has welcomed the return of the Aer Lingus London Heathrow service to Shannon Airport. From 13th September the service will operate seven days a week departing Shannon at 17:00 daily. Arrival times from London into Shannon are 16:10 on Monday through Friday and Sunday, with arrival… Read the full news article

TAP increases services for Winter 2021/22

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Lisbon, Portugal, 2021-Sep-03 — /Travel PR News/ — TAP will have 91 more weekly flights in December than its current peak summer offer. Next  winter, TAP will operate 91 more flights per week than those it currently offers in the summer peak, traditionally one of the most busiest periods for airlines. TAP’s flight plan for… Read the full news article

Massport welcomes return of American Airlines’ services at Worcester Regional Airport

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Third major airline to announce air service in past few months Worcester , Massachusetts, 2021-Sep-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) and American Airlines are pleased to announce the return of American service at Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) with daily, nonstop flight to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) starting this November. The… Read the full news article

Emirates returns as the Official Airline of the 2021 US Open Tennis Championships

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Emirates is official Airline for the 10th consecutive year Dubai/ New York, 2021-Sep-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates is returning as the Official Airline of the 2021 US Open Tennis Championships for the tenth year in a row. The airline will once again connect tennis fans from around the world for this iconic Grand Slam®… Read the full news article