Tag Archives: Rome

Zurich Airport Braces for Easter Rush with Travel Tips and Festive Events for All Visitors

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(IN SHORT) Zurich Airport anticipates around 100,000 passengers per day over the Easter weekend, prompting the airport to encourage travelers to prepare ahead with check-in, baggage, and security tips. To streamline departures, self-service check-in tools, baggage tag kiosks, and the ZRH Comfort lounge and fast-track options are available. Meanwhile, non-travelers can enjoy Easter-themed events, such… Read the full press release

The King’s Vatican visit goes ahead as record numbers flock to Rome for Jubilee 2025

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  ROME, Italy, 2025-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The King and Queen’s historic meeting with Pope Francis at the Vatican took place this week, after initially being cancelled because of the Pope’s ill health. The King is one of 60 million people that are expected to visit the Eternal City this year to join the… Read the full press release

Lufthansa City Airlines Takes Delivery of Its First Brand-New Airbus A320neo “Ingelheim am Rhein” to Boost Short-Haul Competitiveness and Expand European Routes

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(IN SHORT) Lufthansa City Airlines has received its first brand-new Airbus A320neo, registered as D-AIJP and named “Ingelheim am Rhein,” at Hamburg-Finkenwerder. This delivery marks a significant milestone in the airline’s strategy to revamp continental traffic within the Lufthansa Group, linking its current hub in Munich with the upcoming Frankfurt hub from 2026. The new… Read the full press release

Orient Express La Minerva Opens in Rome: A Historic 17th-Century Palazzo Transformed into a Landmark of Ultra-Luxury Hospitality with Iconic Dining and Event Venues

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(IN SHORT) Orient Express La Minerva, the brand’s inaugural hotel in Rome, has opened its doors in a restored 17th-century palazzo near the Pantheon. The hotel offers 93 uniquely designed rooms and 36 suites, blending historical charm with modern elegance, exemplified by bespoke travel-inspired decor and luxury elements reminiscent of classic Orient Express sleeper cars…. Read the full press release

ITA Airways Set to Join Star Alliance in Early 2026, Boosting Global Connectivity and European Network

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(IN SHORT) ITA Airways has been approved by the Star Alliance Chief Executive Board to start its integration into the global airline alliance, with an official membership expected in early 2026. This decision comes after ITA Airways’ recent induction into the Lufthansa Group and will see the carrier contribute 360 daily flights to the Alliance,… Read the full press release

Iberia Boosts Winter Flights with Spotlight on Rovaniemi, Innsbruck, and Tromso

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(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

The insider’s guide to visiting Rome for Jubilee 2025

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 2025 is an historic Catholic Jubilee year. 60 million visitors are expected to visit Rome for a series of events and celebrations. Demand for affordable accommodation is sky high but a leading travel expert’s pro tip is highly appropriate: stay in a monastery! ROME, Italy, 2025-Jan-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Record numbers of visitors… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific Announces Return of Direct Flights to Rome This Summer, Expanding Global Network

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Announcing our 12th European destination, and another step closer to the Group’s target of reaching 100 global destinations within 2025 (IN SHORT) Cathay Pacific will resume direct flights between Hong Kong and Rome starting June 5, 2025, with a three-times-weekly seasonal service. This new route marks the airline’s 12th European destination and brings it closer… Read the full press release

Rome Alone! More women are travelling alone at Christmas to exotic locations from Havana to Rome

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An increasing number of women are considering travelling abroad to escape the stress of a traditional family Christmas. A leading travel expert reveals convents and monasteries provide the perfect location for a secure stay in locations from Italy to Cuba. ROME, Italy, 2024-Dec-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Christmas can be a very stressful time… Read the full press release

Spend Christmas in a monastery! The ultimate seasonal Great Escape.

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Many Brits believe Christmas has become too commercialised. It’s possible to escape the pressure by staying at places such as the Bridgettine Sisters’ St.Winefride’s Guest House in the ancient town of Holywell this December.  87% of Brits believe Christmas has become over-commercialised and stressful. It’s no wonder some are rediscovering the message of the season… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean Unveils Bold European Adventures for Summer 2026, Including Solar Eclipse Cruise and Harmony of the Seas Return

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Vacationers can pick from a lineup of vacations across Europe, including the returning Harmony of the Seas and a special solar eclipse experience (IN SHORT) Royal Caribbean is enhancing its European offerings for summer 2026, with cruises to over 60 destinations across the Mediterranean and northern Europe. Highlights include the return of Harmony of the Seas to… Read the full press release

Record crowds are expected to visit Rome in 2025 for Jubilee year celebrations

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  ROME, Italy, 2024-Nov-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Tourism experts are concerned Rome will struggle with a record number of visitors next year. The Pope has proclaimed 2025 will be an historic Jubilee year. With visitors to Rome already reaching 30 million in 2023, up to 80 million could visit the Eternal City for… Read the full press release

All roads lead to Rome, as a new city guide reveals where to stay and visit this autumn

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Rome’s Casa Margherita Teresa is a welcoming haven just eight miles from the heart of the city.  A new online city guide from Monasteries.com reveals how visitors can enjoy the delights of Rome throughout the year – even when the weather is cooler. Discover how to stay in historic monasteries in the heart of the… Read the full press release

ITA Airways Launches Direct Route Connecting Chicago and Rome

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O’Hare is serving its largest number of Italian destinations ever in 2024 amid an increase in international air service this summer (IN SHORT) The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) collaborated with ITA Airways and the Consul General of Italy in Chicago to celebrate the inauguration of ITA Airways’ new nonstop flight service from O’Hare International… Read the full press release

Wizz Air Expands Training Infrastructure with New Center in Rome, Italy

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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

Philippine Airlines and Singapore Airlines Announce Codeshare Agreement for Enhanced Travel Options

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(IN SHORT) Philippine Airlines (PAL) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have signed a codeshare partnership agreement to offer expanded flight options for travelers between the Philippines and Singapore, as well as connections to other domestic and international destinations through their hubs. The codeshare will commence on flights between Singapore and Manila, with SIA codesharing on PAL… Read the full press release

The Rome EDITION: A Sophisticated Blend of Luxury and Italian Flair

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BETHESDA, MD, 2023-Jul-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Rome is a city filled with masterpieces. From the paintings of Caravaggio and Raphael to the sculptures of Bernini and the films of Federico Fellini – it is the cradle from which all that is best about Italy has emerged. So, the Eternal City was the perfect… Read the full press release

WTTC Report Reveals Strong Recovery of Travel and Tourism Sector in Major Western European Cities

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Sector’s GDP contribution to London’s economy tripled in the last year  Paris’s Travel & Tourism GDP contribution has almost recovered to pre-pandemic levels  London, UK, 2023-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — A new report from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed strong signs of recovery of the economic impact from Travel &… Read the full press release

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

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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

Wizz Air further expands its base in Warsaw by allocating one of its Airbus A321neo aircraft

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More than 200,000 additional seats on sale from Warsaw with total number of 1,900,000 seats on sale rising to 5.6 million in 2023 from Poland 1 new route launching in 2023, increasing the total number of routes available from Poland to 179 Budapest, Hungary, 2022-Dec-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest growing and… Read the full press release

SAS presents its 2023 summer program with more than 200 routes

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Stockholm, Sweden, 2022-Dec-11 — /Travel PR News/ — SAS opens 20 new routes the summer of 2023 which means more than 5000 weekly flights to over 100 destinations. The new summer program includes more than 200 routes, and the number of flights will continue to rise on major domestic, Scandinavian and international routes as demand… Read the full press release

The Leading Hotels of the World welcomes six new members to its collection of independent, luxury hotels

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NEW YORK, NY, 2022-Dec-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. (LHW.com) is delighted to welcome six new members to its collection of 400+ independent, luxury hotels. This season’s collection includes four new hotel openings: an ambitious city resort on Samarkand’s Silk Road, an architectural jewel in Milan, a mountaintop hideaway in… Read the full press release

EDITION Hotels announces plans of doubling the number of its properties to 30 by 2027

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Expected to grow portfolio to 30 properties by 2027 BETHESDA, MD, 2022-Dec-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Under the new leadership of Josh Fluhr, Senior Vice President and Global Managing Director, EDITION Hotels is driving global expansion with the portfolio expected to double in size to 30 properties by 2027. The luxury lifestyle brand also… Read the full press release

Wizz Air showcased its Airbus A321neo to residents and members of the Eindhoven Airport Consultation

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The Airbus A321neo is the showpiece of the Wizz Air fleet and a testament to the airline’s continued commitment to reducing carbon emissions intensity Budapest, Hungary, 2022-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest growing and most environmentally sustainable airline globally[1], has showcased at the initiative of Eindhoven Airport its Airbus A321neo to residents and the… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean’s new European vacations for summer 2024 are now open

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Getaways for Every Type of Vacationer Set Sail Across Seven Ships in Nine Homeports, Including the European Debut of the amplified Oasis of the Seas MIAMI, FL, 2022-Nov-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International’s new European vacations for summer 2024 are now open, featuring seven world-class ships in nine homeports and a lineup… Read the full press release

SFO welcomes nonstop United Airlines flights from SFO to Rome next summer

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Airport’s largest airline to operate nonstop flights to Leonardo da Vinci Airport SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2022-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) celebrated an announcement today (October 12, 2022) from United Airlines detailing plans to launch nonstop service from SFO to Rome in May 2023. The Airport’s largest airline plans… Read the full press release

Swissport starts ground services at Rome-Fiumicino, Italy

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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

London City Airport recognised with Digital Transformation Award at the 32nd ACI Europe Annual Congress

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Airport recognised for pioneering Digital Air Traffic Control Tower project European award notes the successful cross industry partnership working with NATS, SAAB and CAA as integral LCY receives the award at the 32nd Annual ACI Europe Congress in Rome London, UK, 2022-Jun-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Following on from being named by the Daily Telegraph… Read the full press release

Qantas celebrates new direct Perth – Rome services with Italian favourites

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Sydney, Australia, 2022-Jun-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Italian favourites will feature across selected Qantas lounge and international inflight menus this month to celebrate the Flying Kangaroo’s new direct Perth – Rome services which launch on 25 June. Passengers taking off on the new services will experience la dolce vita in the sky with an… Read the full press release

Swissport prepares to take over airport ground handling activities of Alitalia at Rome-Fiumicino Airport

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Rome, Italy, 2022-May-24 — /Travel PR News/ — After being awarded the ground handling business of Alitalia – Società Aerea Italiana S.p.A. in extraordinary administration – at Fiumicino Airport in Rome, Italy, Swissport has started preparations for the transition of operations. Granted successful consultations with the trade unions, Swissport will support ITA Airways, among others,… Read the full press release