Swissport further digitizes air cargo warehousing process with new cargo app

Zurich, Switzerland, 2021-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport is equipping its cargo workers with a brand-new mobile application and new handheld devices. The cargo app will further digitize the air cargo warehousing process and offers real-time visibility on cargo shipments. Already operational in the first five Swissport warehouses, the app will be rolled out… Read the full press release

KLM: all necessary COVID-19 travel documents can be checked in advance with the airline’s new service COVID-19 check | Upload@Home

Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2021-Jul-24 — /Travel PR News/ — KLM customers travelling to a selected number of destinations can now have the necessary COVID-19 travel documents checked in advance. KLM’s COVID-19 check | Upload@Home is a new service that allows customers to travel well-prepared and smoothly. KLM understands that travelling with all the COVID-19-related requirements can… Read the full press release

Wizz Air adds one Airbus A321 aircraft and two new routes to its Tirana base

A NEW AIRCRAFT IN TIRANA BASE AND 2 NEW ROUTES STARTING FROM JULY 2021 Budapest, Hungary, 2021-Jun-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest growing airline today (JUN 23, 2021) announces the allocation of one Airbus A321 aircraft to its Tirana base and adding two new routes from Tirana to Barcelona in Spain and Cologne in Germany,… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines expects further growth in bookings following eased travel regulations and rising vaccination rates

CCO Michael Trestl: “Eased travel regulations and rising vaccination rates have quadrupled our bookings” Greece, Spain and Italy among the most popular destinations Austrian Airlines continues to offer full flexibility in rebooking and security Vienna, Austria, 2021-Jun-09 — /Travel PR News/ — With a rising vaccination rate and easings of entry regulations in many European… Read the full press release

IATA calls on government of Spain for a roadmap to energize the economic recovery of Spain

Geneva, Switzerland, 2021-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the government and politicians in Spain to agree a roadmap to energize the economic recovery from COVID-19 by restarting air transport services once the health situation permits. More than 1.1 million jobs have been put at risk across the… Read the full press release

Wizz Air opens a new base at Gatwick Airport

1 NEW BASED AIRCRAFT AND NEW ROUTES TO GREECE, ITALY, SPAIN AND MALTA 50% OFF WIZZ FLEX ON ALL GATWICK ROUTES FOR 72 HOURS ONLY BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2020-Aug-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, Europe’s greenest airline*, today (AUG 18, 2020) announces a new base at Gatwick Airport, which will be the third base… Read the full press release

Former iconic Byblos Hotel in Mijas to be redeveloped into a luxury resort; will mark the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Southern Spain

The iconic Andalusian resort will join The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand and mark the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Southern Spain following extensive renovations CHICAGO, IL, 2020-Jul-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (July 30, 2020) that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a franchise agreement with a wholly owned… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport welcomes TUI UK’s summer 2020 holiday programme

LONDON, UK, 2020-Jul-22 — /Travel PR News/ —TUI UK today (21st Jul 2020) reveals its summer 2020 holiday programme starting on 25 July from Bristol Airport, with flights to Greece and Spain. The UK’s largest holiday company is ready to take people on holiday again to 10 destinations between 25 and 31 July, including Alicante,… Read the full press release

British Airways resumes flying to more destinations across its network this July

LONDON, UK, 2020-Jul-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Throughout July, British Airways will resume flying to more destinations across its network, albeit offering fewer frequencies due to reduced demand and the impact of the global quarantine restrictions. Across the UK and Europe, the airline will return to more short haul destinations by the end of… Read the full press release

DerbySoft launches new solution for hotels to reach missing or lost metasearch opportunities in regional markets

DALLAS, Texas, U.S.A., 2020-Jun-25 — /Travel PR News/ — DerbySoft, the leader in high-performance digital marketing and distribution services for the hotel industry, today announced the launch of DSCP, a new solution for hotels and agencies to reach missing or lost metasearch opportunities in regional markets. As a part of this new program, DerbySoft has… Read the full press release

Air Canada helped repatriate approximately 6,600 Canadians

MONTREAL, CANADA, 2020-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — As its special flights operated in collaboration with the Government of Canada draw to an end, Air Canada today saluted hundreds of its employees who have worked to fly thousands of stranded Canadians home. The program, which began March 21, has repatriated approximately 6,600 Canadians from Morocco,… Read the full press release

AnadoluJet offers international flights at prices starting at 1 USD

Istanbul, Turkey, 2020-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Turkish Airlines’ successful brand AnadoluJet will offer the opportunity to fly to abroad at prices starting at 1 USD with its new international flights starting on 29 March 2020 from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen and Ankara Esenboğa airports. Adding Germany, Austria, Azerbaijan, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Belgium, Denmark,… Read the full press release

Kimpton® Vividora Hotel opens in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter

Kimpton® Vividora Hotel brings a new boutique luxury offering to the city, centred around inspired design, heartfelt human connections and unique guest experiences Denham, United Kingdom, 2020-Feb-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (20 FEBRUARY 2020) marks the debut of Kimpton® Vividora Hotel, the first opening in Spain for Kimpton® Hotels & Restaurants, IHG®’s boutique… Read the full press release

Hyatt opens fully renovated 280-room Hyatt Regency Barcelona Tower

The newly renovated property marks Hyatt’s continuous growth in Spain CHICAGO, IL, 2020-Feb-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (February 12, 2020) the opening of the fully renovated 280-room Hyatt Regency Barcelona Tower, a hotel in the gateway to Barcelona’s new financial district. Connecting travelers between Barcelona’s international airport and city… Read the full press release

Iberia extends sponsorship agreement with the Spanish Basketball Federation through 2024

The Spanish airline has extended its agreement with the Spanish Basketball Federation through 2024. Iberia has also renewed its commitment to the “Woman Universe” project. Madrid, Spain, 2020-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Iberia’s Executive Chairman Luis Gallego, and Spanish Basketball Federation President Jorge Garbajosa today (07-02-2020) renewed the sponsorship agreement for the 2012-2024 period… Read the full press release

Ryanair announces new Rome Ciampino route to Santiago de Compostela in Spain

DUBLIN, Ireland, 2020-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s and Italy’s No.1 airline, today (6 Feb) announced a new Rome Ciampino route to Santiago de Compostela in Spain, with a twice weekly service commencing in June 2020, as part of Ryanair’s Ciampino Summer 2020 schedule. Ciampino consumers and visitors can now book their holidays… Read the full press release

Accor announces signing for the first SO/ Hotels & Resorts property in Spain

Expected to officially debut in 2021, the luxury hotel located in the south of Spain in Sotogrande will present an exhilarating combination of social spaces, exclusive experiences and distinctive “Just Say SO” services that celebrate Mediterranean culture Sotogrande, Spain, 2020-Jan-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Accor’s luxury, lifestyle brand SO/ Hotels & Resorts, together with… Read the full press release

Deutsche Hospitality announces signing for the first Zleep Hotel in Spain

The Zleep Hotel Madrid Airport is scheduled to open in 2021 Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2019-Dec-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Zleep Hotels is set to make its debut in southern Europe. Deutsche Hospitality has signed an agreement for the first Zleep Hotel in Spain which will position the young economy brand outside Scandinavia for… Read the full press release

Immerse yourself in Flamenco Andaluz with private lessons and experiences at the Best Rural Retreat in Spain

Malaga, Spain, 2019-Dec-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Cortijo El Carligto, awarded Best Rural Retreat in Spain by Condé Nast Traveler in 2019, has built a reputation on discerning services and authentic, immersive experiences for their guests. A new package of personalised Flamenco tuition elevates an already impressive range of experiential travel opportunities at the Private… Read the full press release

El Informe de Gastos de Escapadas Urbanas 2019: Málaga encabeza la lista de destinos con mejor relación calidad-precio para escapadas urbanas

MALAGA, 2019-Sep-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Los destinos que ofrecen la mejor relación calidad-precio dependen en gran medida de cuánto se gastas cuando se llega allí. El Informe de Gastos de Escapadas Urbanas 2019 publicado por Vacaciones-Espana.es revela cómo los costos típicos para los viajeros varían mucho de una ciudad a otra en España este otoño/invierno…. Read the full press release

CITY BREAK COST INDEX 2019: TOP 5 CHEAPEST CITY BREAK DESTINATIONS IN SPAIN

MALAGA, Spain, 2019-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Which city destination offers the best value depends to a large extent on how much you spend when you get there. The City Break Cost Index 2019 published by the Spain-Holiday.com reveals how typical costs for travellers varies greatly from city to city in Spain this autumn/winter. It examines everything… Read the full press release

Ryanair survey: Sunny Spain Tops The Polls As Number 1 Summer Destination

DUBLIN, Ireland, 2019-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No. 1 airline, today (23 July) announced the results of its Summer Trends travel survey which revealed: The most popular summer destinations for Ryanair customers are Mallorca, Alicante, and Malaga; Families, however, are bucking the trend for summer breaks, with Cyprus, Tel Aviv, and Lanzarote as… Read the full press release

Anantara’s first property in Spain opens — The Anantara Villa Padierna Palace Benahavis Marbella Resort

Anantara Hotels Resorts & Spas’ first footstep into Spain turns heads with the fanfare of a Flamenco flourish. Bangkok, Thailand, 2019-Jul-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Set amidst expanses of rolling hills overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, Anantara Villa Padierna Palace Benahavis Marbella Resort is a tranquil oasis of historic allure on Spain’s Southern coast. Boasting three world… Read the full press release

Spain Summer Spending Report 2019: The Top 3 best value destinations are Lanzarote, Gran Canaria and Costa Blanca

MALAGA, 2019-Jul-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Cheap flights and accommodation don’t necessarily mean a cheap holiday; varying prices of everyday local expenses are playing a far bigger role in bagging a bargain holiday in the sun. If you are looking for a last-minute budget holiday this summer, then Spain offers great in-resort value on its… Read the full press release

Ryanair sponsors the FAI Cerebral Palsy football team for the Cerebral Palsy World Cup in Spain

DUBLIN, Ireland, 2019-Jul-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Ireland’s No 1 airline, today (4 July) announced it is sponsoring the FAI Cerebral Palsy football team for the Cerebral Palsy World Cup in Spain, through Ryanair’s Scratchcard initiative. The FAI Cerebral Palsy team is part of the FAI’s Football For All Programme, which provides opportunities for… Read the full press release

Qatar Aviation Services exhibits at the 32nd IATA Ground Handling Conference in Madrid, Spain

DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Jun-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Aviation Services (QAS), participated as a silver sponsor at the 32nd IATA Ground Handling Conference that took place in Madrid, Spain from 26-29 May. For the second consecutive year, QAS participated in what is widely recognised as the most prestigious event on the ground handling industry… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport installs brand new passenger boarding bridges

BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2019-May-28 — /Travel PR News/ — A special convoy reached Budapest Airport during the weekend. Some brand new passenger boarding bridges, to be installed on the southern side of pier B, arrived by truck from the factory of manufacturer Thyssenkrupp in Spain. Three newly manufactured passenger boarding bridges (PBBs), to complement the three already… Read the full press release

IATA’s Nick Careen speaks at the 32nd IATA Ground Handling Conference in Madrid, Spain

Madrid, Spain, 2019-May-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the ground handling industry to focus on three priorities to effectively accommodate the expanding demand for air travel and air cargo. The three priorities are; Continuing to put safety first; Implementing global standards; Accelerating the speed of innovation and process… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport welcomes TUI UK’s new destination and additional flights for summer 2020

Bristol, UK, 2019-May-14 — /Travel PR News/ — TUI UK, the UK’s largest holiday company, has announced a new destination to Enfidha (Tunisia) and one additional flight to Reus (Spain), for its summer 2020 programme from Bristol Airport. The new flights from Bristol Airport to Enfidha and Reus give holidaymakers more choice and flexibility when booking next year’s summer holiday…. Read the full press release

UNWTO holds successful 5th UNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism in the Spanish city of San Sebastian

San Sebastian, Spain, 2019-May-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Around 500 participants from 90 countries are attending the 5th UNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism in the Spanish city of San Sebastian (2-3 May), hosted by the Basque Culinary Center (BCC). This year’s event centers on the contribution of gastronomy tourism to job creation and to the… Read the full press release