Brussels Meeting Unites Aircraft Manufacturers to Advance Electric, Hybrid, and Hydrogen Air Transport

(IN SHORT) Aircraft manufacturers, both new technology startups and established OEMs, convened in Brussels for a significant Industry Affairs and Environment and Social Group meeting organized by ERA (European Regions Airline Association). The meeting aimed to foster collaboration and accelerate the adoption of electric, hybrid electric, and hydrogen aircraft in regional air transport. Participants included… Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resorts partners Weframe to offer enhanced technology for hosting virtual and hybrid meetings

Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — In response to the changing dynamics in the virtual and hybrid event world, IHG Hotels & Resorts has partnered with expert meeting technology company Weframe at select properties across Europe. Building on IHG’s leading Meet with Confidence Programme, the new partnership with WeFrame will offer enhanced technology for… Read the full press release

PATA holds successful Hybrid PATA Adventure Travel Conference and Mart 2021

BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2021-Jun-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The Hybrid PATA Adventure Travel Conference and Mart 2021 was launched on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, thru both on-ground, in Clark, Philippines, and online formats. The two-day niche event attracted 582 delegates from 53 destinations in attendance including international delegates comprising 56% of the total. With both… Read the full press release

Marriott International introduces new Hybrid Meeting Solutions for its Connect with Confidence Program

BETHESDA, MD, 2021-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — More meeting and event professionals have been looking to plan hybrid virtual/in-person meetings and events as the meeting industry adapts to new ways of connecting during the global pandemic. However, meeting and event professionals often require additional information about technology, health protocols, and logistics available to them…. Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Cargo and SkyCell partner for controlled hybrid pharma containers

With a strong focus on sustainability, these containers reduce a shipment’s carbon footprint by up to 50% Investment in these containers will also enable the airline to support global vaccination logistic plans, once the COVID-19 vaccine is ready   DOHA, Qatar, 2020-Sep-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Cargo and SkyCell have signed an… Read the full press release

SAS and Airbus sign MoU for hybrid and electric aircraft eco-system and infrastructure requirements research

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2019-May-24 — /Travel PR News/ — SAS and Airbus have signed a joint Memorandum of Understanding for hybrid and electric aircraft eco-system and infrastructure requirements research. This is a unique cooperation to establish the requirements for the next generation of sustainable aircraft. The project aims to gain an understanding of the introduction of hybrid-electric… Read the full press release

Port of Oakland’s largest marine terminal is converting 13 diesel-powered yard cranes to hybrid power

$6 million project at largest marine terminal to cut 45 tons of pollutants annually Oakland, Calif., 2019-Mar-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Containerized cargo handling at the Port of Oakland is about to get a whole lot cleaner.  The Port said today (March 26, 2019) that its largest marine terminal is converting 13 diesel-powered yard cranes… Read the full press release