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
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Cathay Pacific Announces Return of Direct Flights to Rome This Summer, Expanding Global Network
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
(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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas to be featured in Channel 5’s new series ‘Cruising with Susan Calman’
The Award-winning Harmony of the Seas Stars in Channel 5’s New Series, ‘Cruising with Susan Calman’ LONDON, UK, 2022-Apr-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International’s Harmony of the Seas will be featured in two upcoming episodes of Channel 5’s ‘Cruising with Susan Calman’, scheduled to air on Friday, 15th April and Friday, 22nd April, at 8 p.m. The episodes will follow travel expert… Read the full press release
Wizz Air launches 18 new routes from its base at Gatwick Airport
18 exciting holiday routes to launch from Gatwick Airport, with ultra-low fares Four additional super-efficient Airbus A321neo aircraft to be based at the airport Expansion coincides with exciting reopening of the Gatwick South Terminal Budapest, Hungary, 2022-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest growing and most sustainable airline**, today (MAR 28, 2022)… Read the full press release
Aer Lingus announces €20 off return flights to 10 top European Cities
€20 off return flights to 10 top European Cities Destinations include Barcelona, Madrid, London, and Venice Valid for travel from April 1st and April 30th Book by midnight Monday, March 21st Dublin, Ireland, 2022-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — There’s gold at the end of the rainbow this St Patrick’s Day with Aer Lingus, who… Read the full press release
Air Canada announces 34 routes relaunching across the Atlantic and Pacific this Summer 2022
Most extensive schedule from Canada to global destinations Restoring popular European destinations, including Barcelona, Budapest, Copenhagen, Madrid, Milan, and Venice Increased connectivity to Air Canada’s large North American network Air Canada’s leadership and unique extensive network will stimulate the recovery of the travel and tourism industry MONTREAL, CANADA, 2022-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada today (Feb. 22, 2022) announced an expanded Summer 2022… Read the full press release
IHG Hotels & Resorts plans to expand its Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio with over 50 hotels in 24 countries in 2022
Denham, United Kingdom, 2022-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts has a rich and long-standing heritage in the world of luxury hospitality, which at more than 400 hotels and 100,000 rooms is one of the largest in the industry*. Its Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio is projected to debut over 50 hotels in 24… Read the full press release
easyJet celebrates reopening of France to UK holidaymakers with £50 off Paris package breaks with easyJet holidays
Couples can make up for missed romance with a low fare getaway to some of the most romantic destinations in Europe Great-value city breaks are still available for this Valentine’s Day with flights from just £23.00* To mark the day and to celebrate the reopening of France to UK holidaymakers, easyJet holidays is offering £50… Read the full press release