(IN SHORT) Emirates has expanded its Business Class pre-order meal service to all four of its German gateways: Hamburg, Frankfurt, Munich, and Duesseldorf. This service, allowing passengers to choose their hot main meal between 14 days and 24 hours before departure, is now available on over 100 routes worldwide. Since its launch, more than 135,000… Read the full press release
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InterContinental Hotels & Resorts Enhances Guest Experience with Timeshifter Technology
Guests of InterContinental can now seamlessly traverse time zones using Timeshifter’s pioneering jetlag-combatting technology, one of several initiatives being introduced to help fight travel fatigue. (IN SHORT) InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Timeshifter to offer guests advanced jetlag-combatting technology as part of their global transformation. The Timeshifter app, based on circadian science, provides… Read the full press release
Iberia Enhances Customer Experience with WhatsApp Flight Notifications
The airline’s customers receive check-in and gate information. Soon, Iberia will also send information regarding changes to flight schedules and connecting gates. All passengers registered on iberia.com and members of the Iberia Plus programme can use this service. WhatsApp thus becomes a strategic and preferred channel for customers to receive information in… Read the full press release
AirAsia MOVE Launches MOVETIX, a Revolutionary Ticketing Platform for Global Events and Activities
(IN SHORT) AirAsia MOVE, Asia’s premier travel booking app, has partnered with Coras, a leading global ticket distribution platform, to introduce MOVETIX, an innovative ticketing platform available within the AirAsia MOVE app. MOVETIX offers access to over 10,000 global events and activities, seamlessly integrated with flights, hotels, and rides, all in one convenient application. The… Read the full press release
AirAsia MOVE and Coras Launch Innovative MOVETIX Ticketing Platform
(IN SHORT) AirAsia MOVE, Asia’s premier travel booking app, has partnered with Coras, a global ticket distribution platform, to introduce MOVETIX, an innovative ticketing platform offering access to over 10,000 global events and activities, alongside flights, hotels, rides, and more, all through a single app. Spearheaded by Hassan Choudhury, CEO of RedRecords, a joint venture… Read the full press release
Introducing TTS WebAgent Mobile: The Ultimate App for Travel Agents on the Go
Miami, USA, 2023-Jun-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Boost Competitiveness and Enhance Client Experience with TTS’s Powerful Mobile App – TTS WebAgent TTS, a global leader in travel technology solutions, is proud to announce the launch of TTS WebAgent Mobile, the mobile version of their acclaimed desktop application, which will be free for all TTS… Read the full press release
Get Ready to Jet Set: airasia Super App Launches Feb-ulous Super Sale with Huge Travel Deals and Chance to Win Free Trip to Busan!
A FREE trip to Busan to be won Enjoy up to 50% off storewide Earn 8X airasia points for every transaction with airasia Super App KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, 2023-Feb-21 — /Travel PR News/ — airasia Super App, the leading travel super app in the region, debuts its first airasia Super App Super Sale, with Feb-ulous… Read the full press release
Helsinki Airport Introduces Personalized MyFlight Service for Hassle-Free Journey Planning
Vantaa, Finland, 2023-Jan-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The MyFlight service, developed by Finavia, provides passengers with personalised information about their upcoming flight at Helsinki Airport. By subscribing to get the service by email, you can make the start of your journey even more hassle-free. “At Helsinki Airport, passengers are received by a revamped airport,… Read the full press release
SkyTeam Upgrades Innovative App for Elite Plus, First and Business Class Customers to Enhance Airport Experience
AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, 2023-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, has upgraded its innovative SkyPriority Panel Audit App for Elite Plus, First and Business Class customers. Travelers can now complete quick surveys rating their experience of 750 airport lounges, including SkyTeam-branded lounges in Dubai, Istanbul, Santiago de Chile, Sydney and Vancouver, as… Read the full press release
Marriott International Launches Instant Booking for Meetings and Events with Groups360
Marriott International now offers online instant booking for group guest rooms and meeting space through GroupSync Marketplace at properties in the U.S. & Canada BETHESDA, MD, 2023-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International and Groups360 today (JANUARY 18, 2023) announced the launch of Instant Booking for Marriott’s portfolio of hotels in the United States… Read the full press release
New partnership enables British Airways Executive Club Members collect Avios through the Uber App
London, UK, 2022-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Uber users will soon be able to collect Avios on every journey they take by car, coach or train booked via the Uber app, by simply linking their British Airways Executive Club and Uber accounts. From later this month, Members of the airline’s loyalty programme will be… Read the full press release
PRM Assist, an app that empowers people with reduced mobility, launches at Bristol Airport
London, UK, 2022-Oct-11 — /Travel PR News/ — OCS are proud to announce the launch of PRM Assist at Bristol Airport, making it the first Airport in the UK to launch the innovative mobile application solution. PRM Assist is a new assistance booking software that allows passengers requiring assistance to book assistance for all their… Read the full press release
IHG Hotels & Resorts launches all-new IHG One Rewards app
Entirely redesigned app offers speed, simplicity and exclusive benefits for IHG One Rewards Members Denham, United Kingdom, 2022-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The world is on the move and as guests embark on this new era of travel, IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has launched an all-new IHG One Rewards… Read the full press release
Westin Hotels & Resorts partners with Strava to reward fitness enthusiasts through Month-Long Global ‘RunWESTIN Challenge’
With 20 Million Marriott Bonvoy Points Up for Grabs, Westin and Strava Kick Off Month-Long Global ‘RunWESTIN Challenge’ Beginning June 1 BETHESDA, MD, 2022-Jun-01 — /Travel PR News/ — A champion of Global Running Day, Westin Hotels & Resorts – part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands – today (MAY 31, 2022)… Read the full press release
London City Airport opens its first electric car charging stations
Three rapid and four fast chargers can now be used by passengers, black cabs and airport staff New investment, installed by UK Power Networks Services and supported by BP Pulse, part of the airport’s drive to increase the number of sustainable journeys to and from London City Builds on 2021’s partnership with Tusker to encourage… Read the full press release
New IATA Ground Operations Manual (IGOM) portal launched to help airlines and GSPs
Geneva, Switzerland, 2022-Feb-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the launch of the IGOM Portal, a major support tool for the efficient implementation of the IATA Ground Operations Manual (IGOM). IGOM is the established global industry standard for ground handling worldwide. The IGOM Portal is an online platform where, with… Read the full press release
Edmonton International Airport partners with Aira to enhance travel experience for passengers with visual impairments
Passengers with visual impairments can use the Aira app on their smartphones to get support from a live agent to guide them while at EIA. Paris, France, 2022-Jan-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Edmonton International Airport (EIA) is continuing its work to be an airport for everyone with the adoption of a new service designed… Read the full press release
UNWTO and Instagram team up to produce a ‘Tourism Recovery Playbook’
Madrid, Spain, 2021-Nov-11 — /Travel PR News/ — UNWTO and Instagram have joined forces to produce a ‘Tourism Recovery Playbook’, and so help destinations and business harness the power of digital and visual storytelling to reach new audiences and return to growth. This first ever partnership with Instagram forms part of UNWTO’s wider shift towards… Read the full press release
Cathay enables customers earn rewards through its new online shopping platform
Explore thousands of carefully curated products, earn miles with every purchase and enjoy next-day delivery Hong Kong, China, 2021-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay is excited to introduce a new online shopping experience to its customers that enables them to elevate their lifestyle with a selection of carefully curated items and earn rewards along… Read the full press release
Emirates launches first airline virtual reality app
Customers can explore Emirates’ First Class Suite and other signature products in full VR with industry-first, immersive and interactive experience Latest step in airline’s ambitious vision to offer realistic VR experiences for customers and fans across multiple digital platforms Dubai, UAE, 2021-Sep-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Experience Emirates’ fully-enclosed Gamechanger First Class Suites, explore… Read the full press release
All Nippon Airways invites customers to participate in IATA Travel Pass app trial
Eligible customers are invited to participate in the trial, through which ANA will validate the testing and verification components of the IATA Travel Pass app Trials will be conducted from May 24 until June 6 on Tokyo/Haneda – Honolulu and Tokyo/ Haneda – New York/JFK routes Tokyo, Japan, 2021-May-14 — /Travel PR News/ — All… Read the full press release
British Airways to trial new intelligent queuing technology from Qmatic
London, UK, 2021-May-13 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways will be trialling new intelligent queuing technology from Qmatic, that will enable customers to virtually queue at check-in by pre-booking their slot time in advance of arriving at the airport. The technology, that is optional for customers, will be trialled by British Airways for three… Read the full press release
Ryanair launches two new initiatives to protect customers from Online Travel Agents
Dublin, Ireland, 2021-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s no.1 airline, has today Apr 26th launched the Price Checker tool and Verified Seal, two new initiatives on the Ryanair website/app to protect customers against Online Travel Agent’s (OTA’s) who may be overcharging customers, providing incorrect customer details and preventing Ryanair from dealing directly with passengers. The ‘Price Checker’ tool will allow… Read the full press release
IIATA to incorporate Unilabs’ worldwide Covid-19 testing network into IATA Travel Pass
Geneva, Switzerland, 2021-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Unilabs, the leading European diagnostic services provider, and the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the trade association for the world’s airlines, have signed an agreement to incorporate Unilabs’ worldwide Covid-19 testing network into IATA Travel Pass. The agreement will make Unilabs one of the first major lab groups… Read the full press release
Marriott Bonvoy members can now earn points on Uber Eats and Uber rides
As travel resumes, members can link accounts to start earning Marriott Bonvoy points toward free nights at hotels and home rentals around the world BETHESDA, MD, 2021-Apr-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Starting today (APRIL 14, 2021), members of Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s (NASDAQ: MAR) award-winning travel program and marketplace, can earn points toward free nights… Read the full press release
Lufthansa facilitates travel in times of pandemic with CommonPass App
Integration now possible on all flights from Frankfurt to the USA Pre-check of digital test certificates now also available before all return flights from Palma de Mallorca to Germany up to 72 hours before departure Cologne, Germany, 2021-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Lufthansa introduces new offer for travel to the U.S.: Passengers who have… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways enhances Oryx One in-flight entertainment app through PressReader partnership
Passengers can now download more than 6,000 exclusively curated publications to their PEDs in one seamless digital experience through the award-winning airline’s Oryx One In-flight Entertainment App from March 2021 The PressReader service is a further enhancement to Qatar Airways’ COVID-19 on-board safety measures, offering a contactless entertainment experience – before, during and after you fly!… Read the full press release
Worldwide Flight Services to participate in the latest phase of the Brucloud project — the Road Feeder Management App
Paris, France, 2021-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) is working with Brussels Airport and the Air Cargo Belgium community to help eliminate waiting times for international road feeder services in the latest initiative to support Brucargo’s ‘Digital Green Lane’. Two years ago, WFS was one of the first cargo handlers to… Read the full press release
Sleep Inn announces new partnership with Relax Melodies to bring guests personalized sleep experience
Complimentary Premium Access to Top Sleep & Relaxation App Now Available at More Than 400 Sleep Inn Hotels ROCKVILLE, Md., 2020-Jul-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Sleep Inn, franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), announced today ( July 13, 2020) Sleep Inn announces new partnership with Relax Melodies to bring guests personalized sleep… Read the full press release
Accor launches new strategic partnership with South East Asia’s leading super app, Grab
Singapore, 2020-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Accor has announced a new strategic partnership between its new lifestyle loyalty programme, ALL – Accor Live Limitless and South East Asia’s leading super app, Grab. The deal brings together two of the biggest names in hospitality and technology to give members access to rewards and benefits including… Read the full press release