(IN SHORT) Bristol Airport is set for a record-breaking Easter holiday, expecting around 16,000 passengers per day between Good Friday and Easter Monday. Arrivals from Poland, Spain, and Italy remain popular, while outbound passengers are heading to destinations like Palma, Tenerife, Amsterdam, and Dublin. Updated A1 and A3 Flyer bus schedules offer more frequent public… Read the full press release
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Marriott Accelerates Growth of Four Points Flex by Sheraton, Targeting Over 50 European Properties by 2026
(IN SHORT) Marriott International has announced plans to double its affordable midscale brand, Four Points Flex by Sheraton, across Europe by the end of 2026, aiming to reach over 50 properties in the region. Launched in the EMEA region in September 2023, the brand now includes 25 hotels and more than 2,700 rooms in countries… Read the full press release
Iberia Boosts Winter Flights with Spotlight on Rovaniemi, Innsbruck, and Tromso
(IN SHORT) Iberia’s newly released winter schedule for short and medium-haul routes highlights a stable and expanded program, with Rovaniemi, Innsbruck, and Tromso leading as the fastest-growing destinations. Italy sees increased service, particularly to Rome with 44 weekly flights for the 2025 Jubilee, totaling 380,000 seats. France retains its position as Iberia’s largest market, offering… Read the full press release
easyJet and easyJet holidays Debut Tropical Getaways from Gatwick to Cape Verde’s Sal
(IN SHORT) easyJet and easyJet holidays launched their first flight from London Gatwick to Sal, Cape Verde, today, with services running thrice weekly (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) year-round. The route, easyJet’s debut in sub-Saharan Africa, offers flights from £129.99* and package holidays from £600, bookable until October 30, 2026, via easyJet.com or the app. The launch… Read the full press release
flydubai Restores Direct Pisa-Dubai Link to Boost Connectivity and Tourism
(IN SHORT) flydubai will resume direct flights between Dubai and Pisa starting 1 April 2025, operating three times a week from Terminal 3 at Dubai International to Pisa International Airport. This new service, which increases weekly passenger capacity by over 5,000 seats each way, provides enhanced connectivity for travelers between the GCC and Italy’s Tuscany… Read the full press release
IHG Launches Garner Hotels in the UK with Opening of Garner Hotel Preston Samlesbury
IHG’s midscale conversion brand, Garner hotels, has rapidly expanded since launching in 2023 with more than 117 hotels now open or in the pipeline (IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has expanded its midscale conversion brand, Garner hotels, into the UK with the opening of Garner Hotel Preston Samlesbury. The hotel, part of IHG’s partnership… Read the full press release
British Airways Expands Italian Routes with New Services to Rimini, Salerno, and Olbia for Summer 2025
British Airways adds Rimini and Salerno to its route network, alongside an additional service to Olbia, Sardinia from London City The additions bring the number of Italian destinations served by the flag carrier to 19, more than any other European country (IN SHORT) British Airways is expanding its Italian network for summer 2025 with new… Read the full press release
Design Hotels Expands Global Portfolio with 29 New Properties in Key Destinations
Signings include highly anticipated new hotels in the United States (NYC, Nashville, and San Diego), Mexico, Switzerland, Italy, Turkey, Singapore and Bali (IN SHORT) Design Hotels has announced the signing of 29 new agreements in the past year, marking a 10% growth in its global portfolio. The new properties span key locations including the United… Read the full press release
Conrad Chia Laguna Sardinia Offers Exclusive Nature-Inspired Spa Treatments Reflecting Sardinia’s Blue Zone Wellness
Nature‑inspired spa services combine experience with relaxation (IN SHORT) At Conrad Chia Laguna Sardinia in Italy, spa guests can enjoy nature-inspired treatments that celebrate Sardinia’s Blue Zone lifestyle. Spa manager Giulia Piras, drawing on her international experience, has created three exclusive wellness experiences incorporating local Sardinian products like myrtle essential oil, juniper, lavender, and honey…. Read the full press release
Air Canada Expands Intermodal Travel Options with New Rail and Bus Connections Across Europe and Asia
(IN SHORT) Air Canada has broadened its intermodal travel options by adding rail and bus connections in Italy, Spain, Britain, and South Korea, offering seamless air-to-land itineraries for customers. This expanded strategy, launched in partnership with AccesRail, enables travelers to book both air and land segments in one itinerary, enhancing convenience and sustainability for short-haul… Read the full press release
Hilton Expands Italian Footprint with New DoubleTree in Naples and Hampton in Central Rome
Hilton bolsters Italian portfolio with two additional 2025 openings under its DoubleTree by Hilton and Hampton by Hilton brands (IN SHORT) Hilton is expanding its Italian portfolio with two new hotels opening in 2025: Hampton by Hilton Rome St Peter’s, the brand’s first central Rome property, and DoubleTree by Hilton Naples Oriente, marking the brand’s… Read the full press release
Six Senses Expands Italian Presence with New Luxury Hotels in Milan and Lake Como
A modern take on historical charm in iconic Italian destinations (IN SHORT) Six Senses has partnered with Gruppo Statuto to expand its presence in Italy by opening two new luxury properties: Six Senses Milan in 2025 and Six Senses Lake Como in 2028. These new additions will follow the successful launch of Six Senses Rome… Read the full press release
Cape of Senses Introduces Senses Retreat on Lake Garda
New York, USA, 2024-Sep-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Cape of Senses, an adult-only spa hideaway set 600 feet above Lake Garda in Italy, is excited to announce its brand-new Senses Retreat, taking place November 6-10, 2024. The five-day, four-night retreat is designed around the concept of sensehacking, or the conscious effort to perceive and adjust… Read the full press release
Preferred Hotels & Resorts Welcomes 30 New Member Properties Globally
(IN SHORT) Preferred Hotels & Resorts has added 30 new member properties to its global portfolio between April and June 2024. These new additions include a variety of unique hotels, such as a historic villa in Italy, a boutique resort in Mexico, and urban retreats in Atlanta and San Francisco. Each property offers personalized and… Read the full press release
Wizz Air Expands Training Infrastructure with New Center in Rome, Italy
A long-term inverstment of over EUR 38 mln, the new facility will provide recurrent training for over 4800 pilots per year (IN SHORT) Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest-growing airline, unveils plans to establish its second training center in Rome, Italy, marking a significant long-term investment of over EUR 38 million. This state-of-the-art facility, located near Rome… Read the full press release
Marriott Expands Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy Brand Globally with New Developments
Just one year after announcing its intention to expand presence in premium and luxury apartment-style accommodations, Marriott has opened its first property in Puerto Rico and signed agreements in the United States, Italy, and Saudi Arabia (IN SHORT) Marriott International is expanding its Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy brand, with development agreements signed in the United… Read the full press release
Ryanair Partners with Enilive for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Supply in Italy
(IN SHORT) Ryanair, Europe’s leading airline, has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Enilive, a subsidiary of Eni, for the long-term supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at select Ryanair airports in Italy. This collaboration is a significant step toward Ryanair’s decarbonization strategy, aiming to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050. The agreement allows… Read the full press release
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
Belfast City Airport Expands Summer 2024 Schedule with New Charter Services to Menorca, Mallorca, and Italy
Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2023-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Belfast City Airport has announced the expansion of its summer 2024 schedule with three charter services to Menorca, Mallorca and Italy. The new services, facilitated by Northern Ireland’s leading tour operator, Travel Solutions, are available to book now. Summer 2023 saw huge demand for the Palma… Read the full press release
Noe at Four Seasons Resort Oahu Unveils Seasonal Culinary Masterpiece: A New Menu Inspired by Italy’s Changing Seasons
Hawaii, Oahu, U.S.A., 2023-Aug-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Noe, the award-winning Italian restaurant at Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina, unveils its latest culinary masterpiece: a new menu that draws inspiration from the changing seasons in Italy. As Oahu’s premier southern Italian culinary destination, Noe has earned a reputation for its unique “Capri meets Hawaii”… Read the full press release
Radisson Hotel Group Expands with Nine Diverse Brands Across EMEA and APAC, Including New Signings and Openings in Italy, Lithuania, and China
Brussels, Belgium, 2023-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group kicked off 2023 with the signing and opening of several landmark properties as it continues its ambitious growth and development plan with the expansion of nine diverse brands spanning from economy to premium luxury lifestyle brands across EMEA and APAC. During Q1, in the… Read the full press release
IHG Hotels & Resorts welcomes InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace and Six Senses Rome to its luxury & lifestyle portfolio in the Italian capital
The new InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace (pictured above) and Six Senses Rome join IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury & lifestyle portfolio to bring an extra touch of luxury to the Italian capital. Rome, Italy, 2023-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts is at the forefront of a resurgence in luxury in the… Read the full press release
G20 Tourism Working Group Meets Under Indian Presidency to Advance 2030 Agenda and Empower Rural Communities
Madrid, Spain, 2023-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The first meeting of the G20 Tourism Working Group to be held under the Indian Presidency placed the focus on the sector’s role in in advancing the 2030 Agenda. UNWTO is working as the knowledge partner to the Presidency to deliver the Goa Roadmap for Tourism as… Read the full press release
Lufthansa Looks to Expand with Minority Stake in Italian Carrier ITA Airways
Cologne, Germany, 2023-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Deutsche Lufthansa AG is aiming to acquire a stake in the Italian national carrier ITA Airways (Italia Trasporto Aereo S.p.A.). The plan is to agree on the initial acquisition of a minority stake as well as on options to purchase the remaining shares at a later date…. Read the full press release
Find Balance and Connect with Nature: Four Seasons Hotel Firenze Launches Healing Garden Program
Florence, Italy, 2023-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Immersed in a green oasis of over four hectares (ten acres), The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Firenze is the perfect refuge to restore balance between mind, body and spirit in contact with nature. The Healing Garden is a holistic activity program taking place in the heart of the Gherardesca Garden,… 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
easyJet offers 250,000 seats under £30 as part of its Pay Day Sale
250,000 seats under £30 are now on sale across easyJet flights from the UK between 1 February and 30 September 2023, with fares available from just £15.99* Discounted fares across easyJet’s network spanning Europe, North Africa and the Middle East are now available to book until 2 February 2023 at easyJet.com and via the mobile… 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
MSC Cruises Launches Industry-First Simultaneous World Cruises with Award-Winning Chefs Onboard
Two MSC Cruises’ ships depart on world cruise itineraries today – an industry first Cruise Line welcomes over 5,000 guests for a journey around the world on board MSC Magnifica and MSC Poesia Cruise Line also reveals culinary highlight with line-up of award-winning chefs who have created menus to showcase the very best of their… Read the full press release
Experience the World in Style: MSC Cruises Launches Industry-First Simultaneous World Cruises
Two MSC Cruises’ ships depart on world cruise itineraries today – an industry first Cruise Line welcomes over 5,000 guests for a journey around the world on board MSC Magnifica and MSC Poesia Cruise Line also reveals culinary highlight with line-up of award-winning chefs who have created menus to showcase the very best of their… Read the full press release