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

British Airways: New Daily Flight from London to Florence Now Available for Summer 2023

London, UK, 2023-Jan-03 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has announced a new daily flight from London Heathrow to Florence, Italy, for Summer 2023. Starting on 16 April 2023, the new flight will operate daily from London Heathrow’s Terminal 5 at 07:50 on an A320Neo aircraft. Known for its Renaissance art scene, architectural masterpieces… Read the full press release

Aer Lingus adds Kos (Greece), Olbia (Sardinia, Italy) and Brindisi (Italy) to its European destinations for 2023 summer

Kos (Greece), Olbia (Sardinia, Italy) and Brindisi (Italy) revealed as part of Aer Lingus’ Summer 2023 programme Aer Lingus increases seats to Euro-Leisure destinations by 18% vs. last year reflecting consumer demand for sun Biggest ever transatlantic schedule with 2.25 million seats to North America and 20% more seats from Ireland vs. 2019 Travel trends… Read the full press release

easyJet adds nine new routes to its UK network for its summer 2023 program

easyJet has put nine new routes from the UK on sale today from nine UK airports to destinations across Spain, Italy, Greece, the Netherlands and Tunisia, launching from summer 2023 Seats are available to book at easyJet.com and via the mobile app from £24.99*. Flights for the airline’s autumn 2023 schedule will go on sale… Read the full press release

Get Merry at Hilton Molino Stucky Venice’s Magical Christmas & New Year

London, UK 2022-Nov-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Molino Stucky Venice is thrilled to announce a series of yuletide offerings for guests staying throughout the Christmas and New Year 22/23 season. From December 8th 2022 all the way through to January 7th 2023, the historic five-star hotel on Giudecca island will be abuzz with all things festive,… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport welcomes Ryanair’s twice weekly services to Naples and Porto starting Summer ‘23

Shannon, Ireland, 2022-Nov-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Two new Mediterranean services have been secured by Shannon Airport to Naples and Porto with Ryanair. The two exciting new destinations to Naples in Italy, and Porto in Portugal, will begin operating from Shannon in Summer ‘23. The new twice weekly services will run on Wednesdays and Sundays for… Read the full press release

Ride into Autumn with Hilton Lake Como’s New Geared-Up Getaways

London, UK 2022-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Lake Como, the new-generation Italian lakeside hotel, is delighted to unveil a series of active additions for the Autumn season. From scenic rides on the property’s brand-new bicycles to daily hikes, stretching sessions and more, there’s no better setting in which to keep fit, unwind and… Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resorts and Grape Hospitality announce five conversion properties across Spain, France and Italy

The agreement heralds an 810-room partnership with IHG Hotels & Resorts at five properties across Spain, France and Italy DENHAM, UK, 2022-Sep-29 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, today (27 SEPTEMBER 2022) announces a multi-property development agreement with Grape Hospitality for five conversion properties in… Read the full press release

The 6th edition of the Wine Tourism conference kicks in on 19 September 2022, in Alba, the Piemonte region, Italy

Madrid, Spain, 2022-Sep-15 — /Travel PR News/ — UNWTO and the Government of Italy will celebrate the 6th Global Conference on Wine Tourism. Under the theme ‘What’s next? Wine tourism pairs with Innovation…’ and building up on the success of the past five editions, this 6th edition will take place on 19-21 September 2022, in Alba in the… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways becomes the Official Airline Partner of the United Rugby Championship (URC) and European Professional Club Rugby

With the inclusion of South African Teams the Airline will partner with the United Rugby Championship and European Professional Club Rugby competitions – Qatar Airways’ first rugby partnership for the upcoming season DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Sep-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways announces its newest sport partnership as the Official Airline Partner of the United… Read the full press release

Swissport starts ground services at Rome-Fiumicino, Italy

Rome, Italy, 2022-Jul-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport is in Italy. The global market leader in aviation ground services began serving airlines at Rome-Fiumicino – Italy’s largest hub airport – after successfully concluding consultations with trade unions in early July. In the first five days since starting operations on Thursday, 14 July, Swissport has… Read the full press release

His Holiness Pope Francis on building a better future for tourism during the UNWTO’s first Global Youth Tourism Summit

Sorrento, Italy, 2022-Jun-29 — /Travel PR News/ — His Holiness Pope Francis has sent an historic message of support to UNWTO’s first Global Youth Tourism Summit. As the Summit gets underway in Sorrento, Italy, His Holiness called on young participants to make the most of the unique opportunity to develop the knowledge and the skills… Read the full press release

flydubai inaugurates services to Pisa

The Dubai-based carrier becomes the first UAE airline to provide direct air links to the city in central Italy with three flights a week flydubai grows its network in Italy to three points, including Catania and Naples Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2022-Jun-28 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, celebrated its inaugural service… Read the full press release

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts adds the historic Hotel Bauer in Venice, Italy into its esteemed European collection of luxury hotels and resorts

Following a multi-year renovation, the historic hotel will join the brand’s impressive European collection of iconic properties in 2025 Hong Kong, 2022-Jun-14 — /Travel PR News/ — In an ongoing continuation of Rosewood Hotels & Resorts®’ commitment to thoughtful and strategic global growth, the brand is pleased to announce that it has been selected to… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts to rebrand historic Hotel Danieli as Hotel Danieli, Venezia, A Four Seasons Hotel in 2025

Gruppo Statuto extends long-term partnership with Four Seasons, selecting the luxury brand to manage historic hotel ideally located along Venice’s Grand Canal Toronto, Canada, 2022-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Leading luxury hospitality company Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, and Gruppo Statuto, one of Italy’s preeminent hotel development companies, announce that Four Seasons will assume management… Read the full press release