Qantas Launches $2 Million Grants Program for Australian Regional Community Groups

(IN SHORT) Australia’s national carrier, Qantas, has announced the commencement of its Qantas Regional Grants program, inviting regional community groups across the country to apply for a share of its multi-million dollar grants program. With $2 million allocated for this year and a total of $10 million set aside over five years, the program aims… Read the full press release

AirAsia Malaysia Expands Wings to Perth with Inaugural Flight

(IN SHORT) AirAsia Malaysia marks a significant milestone in its expansion strategy with the launch of its maiden flight to Perth, Australia. The inaugural flight, operated by an Airbus A321neo aircraft, departed from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Perth International Airport with a robust load factor of 95%. With this new route, AirAsia enhances its… Read the full press release

Qantas Submits Recommendations for Australia’s 30-Year Aviation Strategy, Focuses on Sustainability and Customer Experience

Calls to follow other countries in setting mandates for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Support for reform to the slot system at Sydney Airport Push for more effective regulation of airports Outlines recent improvements Qantas has made to customer experience, complaint handling (IN SHORT) The Qantas Group has submitted its response to the Federal Government’s Aviation Green… Read the full press release

Swissport Expands Operations in Australia with New Air Cargo Handling Services at Sydney Airport

(IN SHORT) Swissport International AG, a global leader in airport ground services and air cargo handling, has launched air cargo handling operations at Sydney Airport, Australia. This expansion into the cargo segment is part of Swissport’s growth strategy in the Asia Pacific region and complements its successful ground services business. Swissport has been actively pursuing… Read the full press release

Philippine Airlines and Singapore Airlines Announce Codeshare Agreement for Enhanced Travel Options

(IN SHORT) Philippine Airlines (PAL) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have signed a codeshare partnership agreement to offer expanded flight options for travelers between the Philippines and Singapore, as well as connections to other domestic and international destinations through their hubs. The codeshare will commence on flights between Singapore and Manila, with SIA codesharing on PAL… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas Returns to Sydney Harbor for Sixth Season Down Under

The Ship’s Sixth Season in Sydney Will Welcome More Than 90,000 Travellers on 3- to 11-Night Getaways (IN SHORT) Royal Caribbean International’s Ovation of the Seas has returned to Sydney Harbor for its sixth season in Australia, offering a range of 3- to 11-night itineraries to New Zealand, Australia, and the South Pacific. With a lineup… Read the full press release

Newcastle Airport Partners with SITA to Lead Digital Transformation in Australian Regional Airports

Newcastle Airport deploys SITA’s cloud-based Flex solution to reduce IT costs, boost efficiency, and improve the passenger experience Newcastle, Australia, 2023-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — SITA is helping Australia’s Newcastle Airport (NTL) to reduce IT costs and rapidly scale up its passenger processing capability, positioning NTL as a leading airport hub in Australia. Using… Read the full press release

dnata Celebrates Strong Partnerships with Local Suppliers for 175,000 Daily Meals in Australia

dnata’s catering teams throughout Australia produce over 175,000 meals per day dnata works closely with 120 local suppliers across Australia Local producers provide 2,700 tonnes of fruit and vegetables, 329 tonnes of red meat and over one million litres of milk annually Melbourne, Australia, 2023-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, a leading global air… Read the full press release

Hyatt to Open First Hyatt House Hotel in Melbourne, Australia in 2025

Ideally located on the doorstep of the Central Business District, Hyatt House South Melbourne will offer guests everything they need for short or long-term stays CHICAGO, IL, 2023-Sep-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into an agreement with an affiliate of Holder East Ltd for… Read the full press release

Moxy Hotels Makes Vibrant Debut in Australia with the Opening of Moxy Sydney Airport, Redefining Airport Hospitality for the Young and Young-at-Heart

The disruptive hotel channels the brand’s playful vibe and boundary-breaking experiences through its three stylish drinking and dining venues and industrial-chic design SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 2023-Aug-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Moxy Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 31 extraordinary hotel brands, today proudly announces the opening of Moxy Sydney Airport, marking the brand’s debut into Australia… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Celebrates Successful FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Partnership

The thrilling conclusion of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ highlights the growing and collective legacy of Qatar Airways and FIFA Sydney, Australia, 2023-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, the Official Airline Partner of FIFA, celebrated the conclusion of a remarkable FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand… Read the full press release

IHG to Introduce Crowne Plaza Brand in Geelong, Australia, as Part of Exciting Precinct Development

Geelong, Australia, 2023-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) plans to bring its world-class Crowne Plaza brand to the Victorian regional city of Geelong, in partnership with Plenary Group. The brand new 200-room Crowne Plaza Geelong will open in 2026, part of the Geelong Convention and Exhibition Centre precinct development project,… Read the full press release

Emirates Celebrates Easter with Delicious Treats and Family-Friendly Entertainment Onboard

Dubai, UAE, 2023-Apr-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Honouring Easter festivities this April, Emirates is celebrating with traditional lamb dishes in the lounges, baskets of warm hot cross buns served onboard, sweet surprises for kids, and an array of new family-friendly movies on ice. From 7-10 April, Emirates passengers flying in every travel class to select… Read the full press release

Qantas Expands Partnership with China Airlines: Frequent Flyers Can Now Use Points for Flights to Over 75 Destinations Worldwide

Sydney, Australia, 2023-Mar-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Frequent flyers can now use their Qantas Points to travel to more than 75 destinations around the world with China Airlines, as Qantas expands its partnership with the Taipei-based carrier. The expansion means Qantas Frequent Flyers can use points to book Classic Flight Reward seats on all… Read the full press release

Emirates plans to ramp up seat capacity with 31% growth in operations and A380 deployments in Northern Summer 2023 schedule

Dubai, UAE, 2023-Mar-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has boosted operations by 31% (total ASKMs) since the start of its financial year and has further plans to ramp up seat capacity in its latest published northern summer schedule starting 26 March 2023. In the past months, the airline has planned and executed the rapid growth… Read the full press release

dnata expands retail catering presence in Australia with new contract win

Sunshine Coast, Australia, 2023-Mar-14 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has expanded its retail catering footprint in Australia. The company won a multi-year contract with the country’s newest airline, Bonza, to support its operations and services – including the delivery of the airline’s on-demand 100% Australian menu…. Read the full press release

Hilton and Minus18 Partner to Expand Nationwide Access to Inclusive and Empowering School Formals for LGBTQIA+ Youth in Australia, Supporting Equality and Celebrating Authenticity

SYDNEY, Australia, 2023-Feb-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton and charity organisation, Minus18, have announced a nationwide partnership that aims to give​ more LGBTQIA+ young people in Australia​ the right to free, inclusive and empowering school formals – launched today (February 27, 2023) by queer icon and advocate, actor, model and DJ, Ruby Rose ​during Sydney’s WorldPride. Hilton’s… Read the full press release

Qantas announces $10m grants program to support regional community projects across Australia

Sydney, Australia, 2023-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas is inviting regional community groups across Australia to apply for a share of $10 million as part of its grants program, which opened today (21ST FEBRUARY 2023). The Qantas Regional Grants program will provide a total of $10 million in grants over five years – $2… Read the full press release

Emirates Skywards reaches 30 million members: Celebrates with 1 million Miles giveaway and exclusive offers for members

The award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai is giving back to its loyal members with incredible giveaways this month including a chance to win bonus Skywards Miles, complimentary flight upgrades and much more. Dubai, UAE, 2023-Jan-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates Skywards has hit a new record with more than 30 million members… Read the full press release

Emirates boosts service to Sydney and Melbourne, resumes flights to Christchurch via Sydney

Emirates will be back to operating at pre-pandemic levels to Sydney and Melbourne Ramp up will see Emirates’ operations elevate to 63 weekly flights across Australia Airline also confirms restart of Christchurch via Sydney in March DUBAI, UAE, 2023-Jan-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has taken yet another significant step in the resumption of… Read the full press release

Discover Fresh and Exciting Tourism Products Across England, Wales, and Scotland with VisitBritain’s Educational Visits

London, UK, 2023-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ — VisitBritain is set to welcome more than 120 international travel trade buyers for a series of educational visits across Britain. The educational trade visits, underway from 28 January, are a mix of three-to-five-day itineraries to destinations across England, Wales and Scotland, showcasing the latest tourism products to… Read the full press release

DFW International Airport Celebrates 49 Years of Service with Passenger Traffic Resuming to Near 2019 Levels

Dallas, TX, 2023-Jan-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is celebrating the 49th anniversary of its first commercial airline service. On Jan. 13, 1974, the first airline carrying passengers landed at Dallas Fort Worth Regional Airport. This first flight, arriving from Little Rock, Ark., set in motion the growth from a… Read the full press release

Emirates Announces Second Daily Flight to Brisbane on 20th Anniversary of Service

Addition of a Boeing 777-300ER service means Emirates will offer almost 12,000 seats per week to Brisbane combined with its daily A380 The operational boost comes as Emirates proudly celebrates 20 years of serving Brisbane Emirates is back to operating at pre-pandemic levels to Brisbane Brisbane, Australia, 2023-Jan-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates is… Read the full press release

Regent Seven Seas Cruises® Launches Early Booking Offer with Up to 20% Savings on Select European Voyages

Upgrade Your Horizon’ Offers FREE 2-Category Suite Upgrade and Reduced Deposits Across More Than 400 Voyages to Over 500 Ports of Call Through 2025 Plus, Savings of up to 20% on Select European Voyages MIAMI, FL, 2023-Jan-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Regent Seven Seas Cruises®, is launching Upgrade Your Horizon, inviting guests to enjoy An Unrivaled Experience™… Read the full press release

Cruise Demand Soars: 91% of Previous Cruisers Plan to Set Sail Again, 72% of Non-Cruisers Open to Booking in Next Two Years

Washington, DC, USA, 2023-Jan-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has released results from a new consumer sentiment survey, showing the demand for cruise holidays continues to increase. The survey was carried out with 4,500 domestic and international travellers. It reveals that for UK passengers: 91% of respondents who have cruised… Read the full press release

Traveling to Reunite: Agoda’s Survey Reveals Top Travel Goals for 2023

SINGAPORE, 2023-Jan-14 — /Travel PR News/ — For most of us, reuniting with friends and family is the main reason to travel in 2023. Agoda’s Travel Trends survey asked travelers to share their top travel goals for the new year, with reuniting with loved ones, wellness and food, arts & culture making the top three, and… Read the full press release

Silversea’s South Side Story World Cruise Departs from Sydney for First Time, Featuring 66 Destinations in 34 Countries

Silver Shadow℠ will sail from Sydney on January 10, marking the first time a Silversea World Cruise has originated in the Southern Hemisphere Sydney, Australia, 2023-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Silversea Cruises’ 2023 World Cruise, South Side Story, is set to depart from Sydney on January 10, marking the first time the leading ultra-luxury… Read the full press release

Fiji Airways implements piece based baggage policy

Nadi, Fiji, 2022-Dec-14 — /Travel PR News/ — A new “piece based baggage policy” adopted by Fiji Airways will offer guests more convenient travel with less bulky luggage. The National Carrier is moving away from the weight based policy for Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and the Pacific Islands to enhance the experience of our guests… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines to resume flights to Busan and increase Airbus A380 services to Australia

Singapore, 2022-Nov-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines (SIA) will boost frequencies to destinations across East Asia and South East Asia, resume flights to Busan, and increase Airbus A380 services to Australia during the Northern Summer operating season (26 March to 29 October 2023), supporting the strong projected demand to these destinations. As a… Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resorts announces renewal of its partnership with the PGA of Australia

IHG extends its partnership with the PGA of Australia DENHAM, UK, 2022-Nov-17 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality groups, has announced the renewal of its partnership with the PGA of Australia which sees IHG continue as Major Partner of the PGA of Australia, the Official Partner… Read the full press release