TAP Launches Early Black Friday Deals on Flights to Various Destinations

(IN SHORT) TAP, the Portuguese national airline, is kicking off Black Friday promotions earlier this year, offering round-trip flights starting at 49 euros to its destinations in Portugal, Europe, Brazil, the United States, Canada, Mexico, Venezuela, and Africa. Business class travelers can also enjoy discounts, with prices starting at 319 euros. These promotional tickets are… Read the full press release

British Airways Expands European Network with New Destinations in Latvia, Serbia, and Germany, Offering More Travel Choices and Affordable Fares

Riga in Latvia and Belgrade in Serbia are among the latest additions to British Airways’ short-haul route network Milan Linate re-joins London City’s network while San Sebastian is extended into the winter Heathrow operations to Ljubljana and Istanbul’s Sabiha Gökçen Airport have also been extended into the winter to become year-round destinations London, UK, 2023-Aug-05… Read the full press release

Lufthansa Group and HCS Group Partner to Produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in Germany, Advancing Decarbonization Efforts in Aviation

Lufthansa Group drives forward the market ramp-up and use of SAF as a core element of its sustainability strategy Production at the Haltermann Carless site in Speyer to start in 2026 with a volume of 60,000 tons per year SAF is a decisive technological key for more sustainable flying Cologne, Germany, 2023-Aug-03 — /Travel PR… Read the full press release

Lufthansa Launches First Direct Air Link Between Northern Ireland and Germany from Belfast City Airport

Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2023-Apr-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Lufthansa’s new service to Frankfurt has taken off from Belfast City Airport, marking the first time the German flag carrier has operated in Northern Ireland. The service, which is the only direct air link between Northern Ireland and Germany, will operate up to four times a… Read the full press release

Munich Airport to welcome new airline and routes for summer 2023 schedule, including Lufthansa’s Osaka and Mexico City flights

China opens up for flights from Germany again Lufthansa flying to additional destinations from Munich ANA is back and Fly One comes to Munich for first time MUNICH, Germany, 2023-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The summer flight schedule will begin on Sunday, March 26, 2023, and end on Saturday, October 28. Munich Airport is… Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resorts Expands Luxury Presence in Germany with Market Debut of Vignette Collection’s Alte Post in Reit im Winkl

Demonstrates IHG’s exciting growth agenda in Germany’s luxury hotel sector Frankfurt, Germany, 2023-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, continues to evolve its luxury presence in Germany as they sign Alte Post in Reit im Winkl, a market debut for Vignette Collection, the company’s newest luxury brand…. 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

New Record Set in Christmas Flights to Lapland as Finavia’s Air Traffic Soars 187% in 2022

Vantaa, Finland, 2023-Jan-17 — /Travel PR News/ — According to Finavia’s latest annual statistics on air traffic, 15.4 million passengers passed through Finavia’s airports last year. A new record was set in Christmas flights to Lapland, and Helsinki Airport’s European flights have recovered excellently. “We are actively working with airlines and tourism organisations to strengthen… Read the full press release

Maldives Partners with McDonald’s Travel TV to Promote Unique Experiences in German-Speaking Markets

MALE, MALDIVES, 2023-Jan-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/ Visit Maldives) has launched a campaign with McDonald’s Travel TV to promote the Maldives in the German-speaking markets. The Maldives will be advertised in 700 McDonald’s outlets with a reach of 35 million consumers. The advertisement will showcase the unique… 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

JW Marriott Unveils Second Property in Germany with the Opening of JW Marriott Hotel Berlin: Offering Holistic Wellness-Forward Stay Experience and an Abundance of Dining Choices

A haven of transformative experiences welcomes a new era with leading events, dining, and wellness BETHESDA, MD, 2023-Jan-11 — /Travel PR News/ — JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, unveils its second property in Germany with the opening of JW Marriott Hotel Berlin. Owned by one of the… Read the full press release

Belfast City Airport welcomes Lufthansa’s new service to Frankfurt, Germany from April 2023

Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2022-Dec-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Germany’s flag carrier airline, Lufthansa, has announced it will commence operations at Belfast City Airport. The airline, which is one of Europe’s largest, is entering the Northern Irish market for the first time and will operate flights from Belfast City Airport to Frankfurt, Germany, from 23rd April… Read the full press release

Hilton and Munich Hotel Partners team up to bring the Conrad brand to the Levantehaus

Opening in 2024, Conrad Hamburg will occupy an iconic building in Germany’s second largest city, marking Hilton’s continued luxury portfolio growth across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) MCLEAN, Va., 2022-Dec-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (December 13, 2022), Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has announced a franchise agreement with Munich Hotel Partners (MHP) to open Conrad… Read the full press release

Emirates launches latest “Lovers of World Football” ads

Dubai, UAE, 2022-Nov-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates is gunning for the attention of football fans around the world, with a hat-trick of adverts in the latest instalment of its “Lovers of Sport” campaign. Featuring Arsenal stars – goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, defender Ben White, and winger Bukayo Saka – who have all been called up to the England… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways inaugurates service from Doha to Düsseldorf in Germany

The national carrier of the State of Qatar starts daily flights from fourth destination in Germany, served by modern Boeing 787 Dreamliner Passengers to Düsseldorf can look forward to convenient travel options via the World’s Best Airport, Hamad International Airport, to over 150 destinations Düsseldorf, Germany, 2022-Nov-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways’ inaugural… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to increase flight frequencies to more than 150 global destinations this winter holiday season

The World’s Best Airline offers passengers greater choice and seamless connectivity when planning their winter getaway Passengers can connect to over 150 destinations with ease via the World’s Best Airport, Hamad International Airport Doha, Qatar, 2022-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is set to further boost its growing network with increased flight frequencies… Read the full press release

Hyatt and Lindner Hotels AG plan for more than 30 hotels across seven European countries in near future

Collaboration continues Hyatt’s asset-light growth strategy and marks entry of JdV by Hyatt brand in Germany CHICAGO, IL, 2022-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (October 6, 2022) that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into an exclusive collaboration agreement with Lindner Hotels AG, a family-run German hospitality business, focused on… Read the full press release

Ryanair signs MoU with OMV for the supply of 160,000 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel

DUBLIN, Ireland, 2022-Sep-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s largest airline, and OMV, the international integrated oil, gas and chemicals company headquartered in Vienna, have today (14th Sept) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at Ryanair airports across Austria, Germany and Romania. While limited production of SAF remains a… Read the full press release

Deutsche Hospitality to open a hotel under the new House of Beats brand in the Hanseatic city of Hamburg by 2026

Deutsche Hospitality launches its lifestyle concept House of Beats in Germany in 2026 as part of a development project by real estate developers GBI and NORD PROJECT Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2022-Sep-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Beats debut in the Hanseatic city: In the first quarter of 2026, Deutsche Hospitality is scheduled to open… Read the full press release

The PATA Destination Marketing Forum 2022 attracted 326 delegates from 22 destinations and 10 national tourism organisations

BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2022-Aug-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The PATA Destination Marketing Forum 2022 (PDMF 2022), with the theme “Building Back Sustainably through Cultural Heritage and Community-based Tourism”, officially began on Tuesday, August 2 at the International Convention Center (ICC) in Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand, attracting 326 delegates from 22 destinations and 10 national tourism organisations (NTOs)…. Read the full press release

DHL Express starts construction for its new Munich Airport facility

€104 million total investment Almost seven times the existing processing area Relocation scheduled for 2024 MUNICH, Germany, 2022-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (July 27, 2022), DHL Express Germany marked the official start of construction for its new Munich Airport facility with a groundbreaking ceremony. The building, which is being built on parking lots… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways increases flights to Berlin

Capital of Germany to benefit from enhanced connectivity to Qatar’s global network of over 150 destinations on 787 aircraft Qatar Airways is the only Skytrax 5 Star airline flying from Berlin with flights via the World’s Best Airport to the most points in the Africa, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, Gulf region and India DOHA,… Read the full press release

Fiji Airways wins awards for ‘Best for Wellbeing Onboard’ and ‘Best for Kids Kit Onboard’ at the Onboard Hospitality Awards

Nadi, Fiji, 2022-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Fiji Airways, Fiji’s national airline, scored two big wins at the Onboard Hospitality Awards held this week at the World Travel Catering Expo (WTCE) in Hamburg, Germany –– receiving the awards for ‘Best for Wellbeing Onboard’ and ‘Best for Kids Kit Onboard’. As part of its ‘Travel Ready’… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways becomes the Title Partner and Official Airline of the Kite World Tour through to 2024

Qatar Airways announces a new long-term partnership with the GKA Kite World Tour to become the Title Partner and Official Airline  of the World Tour through to 2024 Qatar Tourism becomes Official Tourism Partner of the Kite World Tour, with two major events to be held in Qatar in 2023 and the finals in 2024 New… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific and Lufthansa Cargo welcome Swiss WorldCargo into its joint business agreement

Providing cargo customers of all three airlines with more choices Hong Kong, China, 2022-Jun-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific and Lufthansa Cargo announce today (May 31, 2022) the entry of Swiss WorldCargo into the airlines’ joint business agreement, providing cargo customers with more direct connections, more flexibility and more time saving. The entry… Read the full press release

Adina Hotels sponsors Australian Hockey teams Kookaburras and Hockeyroos

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 2022-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Hockey in Australia has found its ‘home away from home’, securing a 2-year partnership agreement with Adina Hotels incorporating flagship national teams, the Kookaburras and Hockeyroos. The agreement sees homegrown hotel brand Adina Hotels become Hockey Australia’s Exclusive Accommodation Partner, supporting teams as they play competitively in… Read the full press release

Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski Dresden to unveil extensive renovation in 2023

Dresden, Germany, 2022-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Extensive renovation of the first 5-star hotel in Saxony. Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski Dresden will be extensively renovated in 2023. In 1995, the traditional hotel was opened as the first five-star hotel in Saxony and has since offered its guests a luxurious comfortable atmosphere in Dresden’s best historical… Read the full press release

NETCOM becomes the newest Affiliate Member of UNWTO

Madrid, Spain, 2022-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — UNWTO has welcomed NETCOM, a leader in communications and digital advertising, into its growing network of Affiliate Members. Affiliate Members are drawn from every part of the diverse tourism sector, with businesses, civil society, destinations and academia all represented. Through this network, UNWTO guides the development and growth… Read the full press release

Blue Islands to fly visitors from The Netherlands, Germany and Switzerland to Guernsey and Jersey throughout 2022

Jersey, Guernsey, 2022-Apr-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Blue Islands has been selected by leading European tour operators as the partner airline flying visitors from The Netherlands, Germany and Switzerland to Guernsey and Jersey throughout 2022. The European charter programme will see up to 44,000 visitor nights in the islands and a potential spend of… Read the full press release

Finavia airports offers more than 130 destinations in Europe, America and Asia this summer

Vantaa, Finland, 2022-Apr-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Flights are resuming at both Helsinki Airport and regional airports after the pandemic. In the summer, there will be direct flights from Finavia airports to more than 130 destinations. “There will be new destinations for the summer, as well as flights to familiar cities and beaches in… Read the full press release