Madrid, Spain, 2023-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — UNWTO has announced the winners of its Awake Tourism Challenge, celebrating the start-ups that are reshaping the sector in every global region. The Challenge was the second edition of the UNWTO Global Startup Competition focusing on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Entrants were judged on how they are contributing to the… Read the full press release
London, UK, 2023-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Group business travel specialists, Travel Places, is launching a new sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) fund, providing a unique opportunity for its clients to address the carbon footprint from their business travel. Travel Places works with sporting governing bodies, world-class athletes, international musicians, and production companies from the… Read the full press release
Upgraded terminal improves efficiency and enhances passenger experience with expanded gate capacity, amenity space, security checkpoints, and more CHICAGO, IL, 2023-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot joined the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) today (01/31/2023) to celebrate the grand opening of the new eastern extension of Terminal 5, a major milestone… Read the full press release
Houston Airports is the only airport in the U.S. to currently offer an Artist in Residence (AIR) program. The interactive arts program encourages engagement between local artists and airport guests. HOUSTON, TX, 2023-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Time flies when you’re meticulously creating art in the middle of a bustling airport. After a three-month-long… Read the full press release
HOUSTON, TX, 2023-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Houston Airports continues to undergo major development and monumental infrastructure growth through its visionary improvement programs. On Jan. 18, Houston Airports Director Mario Diaz and other key individuals made two presentations to the Houston City Council’s Economic Development Committee. Diaz was joined by Cherie Matthew, Project Manager… Read the full press release
HOUSTON, TX, 2023-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — When life happens and passengers need convenient and fast dining and retail options, a good vending machine can make all the difference. Over the last year, Houston Airports has plugged in the possibilities of 24/7 vending options like Build-A-Bear, Sprinkles Cupcakes and Kylie Cosmetics. During the latest… Read the full press release
Heathrow unveils new Giving Back Programme with a commitment to help one million local people by the end of the decade The new programme includes £6.5 million of funding to local charities and community groups by 2030 Environmental initiatives, access to employment and skill development for young people also form the new range of projects… Read the full press release
Flagship hotel with new General Manager Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2023-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — A familiar face with an additional new responsibility: Stefan Frank, who as Senior Director Operations is already in charge of Deutsche Hospitality’s Rhine-Main/Belgium cluster of 13 hotels, will also have direct responsibility for the flagship hotel of the brand… Read the full press release
The Latest Fairfield by Marriott ‘Michi-no-Eki’ hotel openings unlock access to picturesque volcanic landscapes and historic gems of Japan’s southern regions HONG KONG, 2023-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Fairfield by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, today (JANUARY 31, 2023) announced seven anticipated openings of 2023, adding to the portfolio… Read the full press release
Perth, Scotland, 2023-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The first vehicles in a fleet of 159 new battery electric buses are set to arrive in Oxfordshire in September, after an £82.5 million deal was sealed. Last March, Oxfordshire County Council was awarded £32.8 million from the government’s Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas (ZEBRA) scheme. Along… Read the full press release
From February, passengers will be able to pre-order fresh meals for European flights of 60 minutes or more Cologne, Germany, 2023-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Caesar chicken salad or sweet potato sandwich? Or would you prefer lemon cheesecake? Delicious snacks and best of all, Lufthansa passengers can pre-order delicious meals like these starting in… Read the full press release
MALE, MALDIVES, 2023-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Sustainability has become the heart and soul of the hospitality industry and travel trade, especially with travellers being more concerned of the environment, climate change and well-being of local communities. Hospitality brands across the world are now opting for sustainable approaches to enable this mandate. This is… Read the full press release
Brussels, Belgium, 2023-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Based on their acquired experience, Lagardère Travel Retail Belgium and Atos have joined together in order to develop a fully automated point of sales, offering the passengers travelling from Pier A at Brussels Airport a unique and original shopping experience. This new technological concept, based on the… Read the full press release
The partnership falls under Emirates Group’s innovative Commercial Ambassador Leadership Programme Dubai, UAE, 2023-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The Emirates Group and the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA) are set to collaborate in the launch of a training programme for the airline’s Emirati Country Managers. The innovative programme is designed to enhance the diplomatic… Read the full press release
Conducted in partnership with GE Aerospace, Boeing, Honeywell, Neste and Virent First demonstration flight in Middle East and North Africa to be powered by 100% SAF in one of two engines DUBAI, UAE, 2023-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has operated its first milestone demonstration flight on a Boeing 777-300ER, powering one of its… Read the full press release
Luxury Five-Diamond Hotel launches collaboration with internationally recognized artist Los Angeles, Westlake Village, U.S.A., 2023-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Los Angeles-based MegZany checks in to the award-winning Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village bringing fine art meant to positively incite and inspire art admirers and enthusiasts. The Art Gallery The vibrant collection displayed in the Hotel’s Art Gallery… Read the full press release
The limited-edition tome celebrates 60 years of glitz and glamour on Paradise Island with never-before-seen archival images Paradise Island, Bahamas, 2023-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort, Bahamas announces a partnership with luxury publisher Assouline to launch a limited-edition commemorative coffee table book. Discover one of the globe’s most storied and… Read the full press release
With nature in mind, one of the only two suites with direct beach access sees the addition of new interiors, a private gym and outdoor dining and living pavilion lavished with generous lounge furniture Seychelles, 2023-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Nestled below the dramatic granite hillside of south-west Mahé, yet with direct access to… Read the full press release
“The Jimmy Choo Patisserie at Four Seasons Madrid” by Executive Pastry Chef Valentín Mille is once again available in the hotel lobby for all those looking to try these creations alongside a unique wellness offer at the SPA that will guarantee a sublime luxury experience Madrid, Spain, 2023-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Following the… Read the full press release
Indulge in an off-season escape to the Greek capital and nestle into the soothing surrounds of this beachside retreat, where action and relaxation intertwine Athens, Greece, 2023-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — New year, new beginnings. 2023 is all about the freedom to live large and live well. If there’s one thing to be learned… Read the full press release
Los Angeles, Westlake Village, U.S.A., 2023-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Coin & Candor, the seasonal California Brasserie located inside the award-winning Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, presents a three-course, prix fixe menu this Valentine’s Day. Offered Tuesday, February 14, 2023, Chef Jesus Medina’s menu features locally sourced ingredients and wood-fired dishes. Valentine’s Day Special Prix Fixe Menu – USD 80 per person… Read the full press release
Upscale brand’s newest property debuts in sought-after ‘Silicon Hills’ technology corridor in Austin, Texas ROCKVILLE, Md., 2023-Jan-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), continues to rapidly expand its sought-after, design-forward accommodations across the Lone Star state with the opening of the Cambria Hotel Austin Uptown Near the Domain. The five-story,… Read the full press release
Former AMAC President & CEO and Department of Transportation official will take the helm of global restaurateur’s industry-leading Strategic Alliances Program BETHESDA, Maryland, 2023-Jan-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Global restaurateur HMSHost, a world leader in creating dining for travel venues, today announces the appointment of Shelby M. Scales as Vice President, Strategic Alliances, effective… Read the full press release
Opfikon, Switzerland, 2023-Jan-31 — /Travel PR News/ — The Board of Directors of Flughafen Zürich AG has appointed Lukas Brosi as its new CEO. He succeeds Stephan Widrig, who will leave the company at the end of April, as previously announced. Lukas Brosi, 44 years of age, joined Flughafen Zürich AG in 2009 and has… Read the full press release
2023 AHLA State of the Industry forecasts opportunities, challenges WASHINGTON, DC, 2023-Jan-31 — /Travel PR News/ — The hotel industry in 2023 is projected to surpass pre-pandemic levels of demand, nominal room revenue and state and local tax revenue, while inching closer to other key 2019 performance metrics, according to the American Hotel & Lodging… Read the full press release
San Francisco, CA, 2023-Jan-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Emmanuel Marill, Airbnb Regional Director for EMEA, will present to members of the European Committee of the Regions including local Mayors, and meet with the European Parliament Cultural Heritage Intergroup this week to champion the benefits of heritage travel for tourism dispersal in Europe and share… Read the full press release
Santa Fe Foodies Can Enjoy an Intimate Yet Decadent Dinner in Partnership with Beck & Bulow to Celebrate the Romantic Holiday Santa Fe, NM, 2023-Jan-31 — /Travel PR News/ — WHAT: To celebrate Valentine’s Day, downtown Santa Fe’s leading hotel, Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi, will host an intimate dinner experience featuring a new menu by The… Read the full press release
Club Wyndham Pagosa gives five lots of land to be developed into housing by Habitat for Humanity of Archuleta County PAGOSA SPRINGS, Colo., 2023-Jan-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Club Wyndham, the nation’s largest vacation club and flagship vacation ownership brand in the Wyndham Destinations portfolio as part of Travel + Leisure Co. (NYSE: TNL), announced the… Read the full press release
Jobs fair will take place at Manchester Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday 7 February 1,500 jobs on offer with more than 20 employers Positions on offer with the airport include roles in security, customer services, car parks and hospitality Other airport-based firms represented at the jobs fair include baggage handling agents, retailers and construction partners… Read the full press release
The 94-room property is expected to open its doors in 2024 and will mark the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Pakistan CHICAGO, IL, 2023-Jan-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (January 27, 2023) announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a franchise agreement with FP Global (Private) Limited for Hyatt… Read the full press release