IATA and Travalyst team up to provide consumers with consistent and accurate calculation of their carbon footprint

Geneva, Switzerland, 2022-Dec-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Travalyst, have joined forces with the aim of providing consumers with a consistent, accurate and widely available calculation of their carbon footprint from air travel. As all sectors of the aviation and travel industries come together in pursuit of net zero… Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resorts announces signing of The Gwendolyn hotel, its first Vignette Collection hotel in the United States

The Gwendolyn hotel to bring an elegant and luxurious stay environment to Willamette Valley ATLANTA, GA, 2022-Dec-08 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today (December 5, 2022) announced the signing of its first Vignette Collection hotel in the United States in McMinnville, Ore. Scheduled… Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resorts announces Carlton Cannes, a Regent Hotel scheduled to open in Spring 2023

IHG Hotels & Resorts partners with owner and developer Katara Hospitality to continue the development of its luxury & lifestyle portfolio in France CANNES, FRANCE, 2022-Dec-08 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has today (DECEMBER 5, 2022) announced an historic addition to its Regent… Read the full press release

TUI honours its travel industry partners in the Lapland by naming its new Boeing 737-8 airplane Rovaniemi

This winter season, nearly 50,000 holidaymakers will fly with TUI to explore Finland’s wintery North TUI Group CEO Sebastian Ebel: “We continue on our journey of becoming Europe’s most fuel-efficient airline” Naming ceremony was held at Rovaniemi airport with Santa Claus Rovaniemi is one of TUI’s most popular winter holiday destinations Berlin, Germany, 2022-Dec-07 —… Read the full press release

Airbnb teams up with Illinois Restaurant Association and Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce to support local Chicago restaurants and small businesses

Developed in collaboration with the Illinois Restaurant Association and supported by the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, Airbnb’s Chicago restaurant guide highlights local restaurants and nearby stays across the city. Travelers will be encouraged to taste their way through the flavors of Pilson, Hyde Park, Andersonville, Logan Square, Bronzeville, and Chinatown. San Francisco, CA, 2022-Dec-07 —… Read the full press release

Ryanair announces sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply agreement with Shell

DUBLIN, Ireland, 2022-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s largest airline and global energy group, Shell, today (Thurs 1 Dec.) signed a Memo of Understanding (MOU) to advance the supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at over 200 Ryanair airports across Europe, with particular focus on SAF supply at RYR’s largest bases like Dublin… Read the full press release

Reuben Brothers and Hilton to convert London’s Admiralty Arch into a luxury hotel under the Waldorf Astoria brand

Enhanced development will set new standard for luxury hospitality in London and launches a deepening relationship between Reuben Brothers and Hilton LONDON, United Kingdom, 2022-Dec-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Plans to convert Admiralty Arch, one of London’s most iconic historical landmarks, into a luxury hotel under the Waldorf Astoria brand are accelerating under new… Read the full press release

Hilton announces signing of Waldorf Astoria Lake Tahoe expected to debut at Nevada’s Crystal Bay and Incline Village community in 2027

Luxury all‑season resort and residences expected to debut in 2027 LAKE TAHOE, Nev. and MCLEAN, Va., 2022-Dec-06 — /Travel PR News/ —Today (December 5, 2022), Hilton (NYSE: HLT), announced the signing of a brand and management agreement with EKN Development Group to welcome the iconic Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts brand to Nevada’s Crystal Bay and Incline Village… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines announces partnership with Thai Airways

Joint Release with Thai Airways International Public Company Limited Singapore, 2022-Dec-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to form a new strategic partnership. This will result in the airlines progressively code sharing more extensively on each other’s services… Read the full press release

easyJet launches annual winter collection onboard as part of its Change for Good partnership with UNICEF

This December easyJet customers and crew can help raise vital funds for children facing conflict, malnutrition, disaster and disease Donations will go directly towards children who need it the most – from young people fleeing conflict in Ukraine and Yemen to children affected by flooding in Pakistan and drought in the Horn of Africa Since… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport partners with HyNet to secure direct supply of hydrogen fuel for its airline partners

UK’s third largest airport and leading decarbonisation cluster create partnership to take forward plans to make hydrogen-fuelled flying a reality Pipeline would make Manchester Airport the first in the UK to secure a direct supply of hydrogen fuel for its airline partners from the mid-2030s. Duo of Government Ministers back partnership, announced at Manchester Airport… Read the full press release

Hyatt to acquire Dream Hotel Group’s lifestyle hotel brand and management platform

Acquisition to expand Hyatt’s unique lifestyle hotel offerings with a quickly growing brand portfolio focused on vibrant dining and nightlife experiences Chicago, IL, 2022-Dec-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotel Corporation (NYSE: H) and Dream Hotel Group announced an agreement for a Hyatt affiliate to acquire Dream Hotel Group’s lifestyle hotel brand and management platform including… Read the full press release

SIA and Tata agree to merge Air India and Vistara

Singapore, 2022-Dec-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Tata Sons (Tata) have agreed to merge Air India and Vistara, with SIA also investing INR 20,585 million (S$360 million, US$250 million) in Air India as part of the transaction. This would give SIA a 25.1% stake in an enlarged Air India group with… Read the full press release

Mahart Container Center leases new, 30,000 sqm operational area at Budapest Airport

Budapest, Hungary, 2022-Dec-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Mahart Container Center, one of Hungary’s leading container terminal operators, has leased a new, 30,000 sqm operational area at Budapest Airport from September, which the tenant is using for storing shipping containers. The major advantage of the site is that it has excellent road connections, and can… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport strengthens its digital presence with launch of new website

London, UK, 2022-Dec-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Digital customer experience agency Great State is marking twelve years of strategic digital partnership with Bristol Airport with the launch of their new website, transforming the digital experience for their customers. Bristol Airport is the fastest passenger recovering airport in the United Kingdom since the pandemic, forecast… Read the full press release

UNWTO strengthens commitment to support Moroccan MSMEs

Africa, 2022-Dec-01 — /Travel PR News/ — UNWTO is stepping up its commitment to make Micro, Small and Medium-Enterprises agents of transformation for the tourism sector. Against the backdrop of its Executive Council in Marrakesh, the United Nations specialized agency outlined plans to support 10,000 Moroccan MSMEs benefit from digitalization. The joint action plan, developed alongside the… Read the full press release

MSC Cruises partners with TimeVallée to further enrich its catalogue of luxury brands

MSC Cruises’ upcoming flagship, launching in November 2022, will house a luxury watches multi-brand concept – TimeVallée Geneva, Switzerland, 2022-Nov-30 — /Travel PR News/ — MSC Cruises is stepping up its high-end retail selection on board, thanks to a further enriched catalogue of luxury brands and a new partnership with TimeVallée. The two Geneva-based companies… Read the full press release

IHG® Hotels & Resorts to rebrand Carlton Al Moaibed Hotel in Al Khobar into Saudi Arabia’s first Vignette Collection Hotel

The new hotel is in line with IHG’s commitment to add over 10,000 rooms to its portfolio in the country within the next 2-3 years Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, 2022-Nov-30 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a management agreement with… Read the full press release

Kempinski Hotels announces signing of Kempinski Residences Alaçatı Çeşme in Türkiye scheduled to open in 2024

Geneva, Switzerland, 2022-Nov-30 — /Travel PR News/ — More luxury residences will complement the portfolio of Kempinski Hotels in Türkiye. After having announced new residences in Istanbul a few months ago, the international luxury hotel brand has signed another management agreement for a new residential project coming to life in a secluded bay in Alaçatı… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Nashville unveils signature services and premium aesthetics lines for The Spa at Four Seasons

World-class spa unveils its signature services and premium aesthetics lines; begins accepting reservations Nashville, USA, 2022-Nov-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Nashville, the newly opened five-star luxury property in downtown Nashville, today unveiled details for The Spa at Four Seasons, the property’s destination for restorative treatments and indulgent pampering, within a vibrant urban setting. Led… Read the full press release

London City Airport teams up with Leidos to replace conventional security X-ray machines with CT scanners

After being ranked ‘best performing UK airport for security queues’ by a recent Which? survey, London City Airport is set to offer an even better security experience, with the introduction of an all-CT scanner operation from April 2023 London City will be amongst the first UK airports to offer a full CT security proposition The… Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce and easyJet successfully trial world’s first aero engine on hydrogen

London, UK, 2022-Nov-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Rolls-Royce and easyJet today (NOVEMBER / 28 2022) confirmed they have set a new aviation milestone with the world’s first run of a modern aero engine on hydrogen. The ground test was conducted on an early concept demonstrator using green hydrogen created by wind and tidal power…. Read the full press release

Bulgaria Air expands codeshare partnership with Air France

Sofia, Bulgaria, 2022-Nov-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Bulgaria Air deepens its long-standing codeshare partnership with the French airline Air France. The national carrier of Bulgaria will delight its passengers with even more options for travel between Bulgaria and France. A new step in cooperation is the abolition of the quota principle for the carriage of… Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resorts partners with Inthefrow fashion and beauty platform founder Victoria Magrath to create a one-of-a-kind package

Available for IHG One Rewards members, the one-of-a-kind package allows members to exclusively book and experience how Victoria Magrath likes to ‘guest’ with the Kimpton Corner Suite by Victoria Magrath DENHAM, UK, 2022-Nov-24 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Victoria Magrath, content creator and founder of fashion and beauty… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts launches 10 exclusive NFTs in collaboration with British contemporary artist Claire Luxton

DENHAM, UK, 2022-Nov-24 — /Travel PR News/ —Today (22 NOVEMBER 2022), InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Luxury & Lifestyle Collection, announces the launch of 10 exclusive non-fungible tokens (NFTs) in collaboration with British contemporary artist Claire Luxton. A joint first for both, each NFT is inspired by the beauty of global travel… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group and Iberostar Hotels & Resorts announce commercial agreement for resort and all-inclusive hotels

DENHAM, UK, 2022-Nov-24 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG or the Company) and Iberostar Hotels & Resorts (Iberostar) announce today (21 NOVEMBER 2022) a long‑term commercial agreement for resort and all-inclusive hotels. Iberostar is a family-run business based in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, with more than 65 years’ experience in the… Read the full press release

Emirates marks five years of partnership with flydubai

Five things to know about how they’re delivering more benefits for travellers Dubai, UAE, 2022-Nov-23 — /Travel PR News/ — This month marks five years since Emirates and flydubai activated their extensive partnership and joined forces to offer customers unrivalled travel options to every corner of the globe. They’ve certainly delivered on their promise. The… Read the full press release

The Calgary Airport Authority partners with Coca-Cola and Coke Canada Bottling to mural installation that depicts the iconic Bow River

Calgary, Alberta, 2022-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Aligning its sponsorship opportunities with creating sense of place, The Calgary Airport Authority has jointly partnered with Coca-Cola and Coke Canada Bottling to create a one-of-a-kind mural installation that depicts a series of scenes along our iconic Bow River. About the installation:  “We are so proud of… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines and Kidd’s Kids partner for the 16th year to send more than 20 Kidd’s Kids and their families on a special trip

DALLAS, TX, 2022-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines and Kidd’s Kids partnered for the 16th year to send more than 20 Kidd’s Kids and their families on a trip to the Most Magical Place on Earth outside of Orlando, Fla. Southwest hosted a celebratory pre-flight event, complete with a red carpet send-off and… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways highlights products and services thru new branding at London Heathrow Terminal 4

Branding features a 9-metre Boeing 777-9 scaled model aircraft, a 12-metre LED screen also promoting the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 London, UK, 2022-Nov-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has unveiled new branding at London Heathrow Terminal 4 roundabout . The branding features a 9-metre long Boeing 777-9 scaled model aircraft, placed above… Read the full press release