Category Archives: Travel Tech

IHG Hotels & Resorts partners Weframe to offer enhanced technology for hosting virtual and hybrid meetings

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Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — In response to the changing dynamics in the virtual and hybrid event world, IHG Hotels & Resorts has partnered with expert meeting technology company Weframe at select properties across Europe. Building on IHG’s leading Meet with Confidence Programme, the new partnership with WeFrame will offer enhanced technology for… Read the full press release

Vattenfall, SAS, Shell and LanzaTech team up to get production of electrofuel started in Sweden

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Stockholm, Sweden, 2021-Nov-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Vattenfall, SAS, Shell and LanzaTech will together investigate the production of the world’s first synthetic sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using the LanzaJet[TM] “Alcohol to Jet” technology on a large scale in Sweden. Instead of using virgin fossil material in the production process, the synthetic SAF will be… Read the full press release

SITA to make its Digital Travel Declaration solution available to governments free of charge globally

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SITA will be making part of this solution available free of charge to government agencies to address the mounting challenge around health documentation London, UK, 2021-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (1 Nov, 2021), SITA announced that to support the recovery of the travel industry, it will make its Digital Travel Declaration solution –… Read the full press release

Alaska Air Group partners with ZeroAvia for hydrogen-electric powertrain aircraft

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ZeroAvia will incorporate a 3MW+ hydrogen-electric powertrain system into a De Havilland DHC-8-400 (Q400) aircraft.  Joint development collaboration also adds Alaska Airlines to ZeroAvia’s list of investors.  The aircraft will contain a ZA2000, the largest ZeroAvia’s powertrain platform, capable of producing between 2,000 kW and 5,000 kW. SEATTLE and KEMBLE, United Kingdom and HOLLISTER, Calif., 2021-Oct-29 — /Travel PR… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific, Boston Consulting Group and airline leaders form organisation to accelerate decarbonisation in the aviation industry

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New non-profit organisation will accelerate the development of radical technological innovations required to decarbonise aviation Hong Kong, China, 2021-Oct-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific together with Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and other airline leaders announced today (October 28, 2021) the formation of the Aviation Climate Taskforce (ACT), a new non-profit organisation founded to… Read the full press release

FROG & WOLF PR APPOINTED TO REPRESENT REVOLUTIONARY VIRTUAL REALITY TRAVEL APP, IGOROOM

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London, United Kingdom, 2021-Oct-28 — /Travel PR News/ — New London-based travel and lifestyle PR and marcomms agency, Frog & Wolf PR, is delighted to announce its appointment to represent Igoroom – a next-gen virtual reality travel booking app set to revolutionise the luxury online travel sector when it launches this Autumn.  Igoroom uses innovative virtual reality and artificial intelligence technology to provide users with world-first fully immersive, 360-degree virtual reality hotel and resort tours – uniquely placing… Read the full press release

Mineta San José International Airport opens new play space created by Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose

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$1.2M in Private and Public Support Gets New Educational Play Space Off the Ground and in Terminal B San Jose, CA, 2021-Oct-28 — /Travel PR News/ — As travelers return to Mineta San José International Airport, families with young children can now safely get their pre-flight jitters out thanks to a new play space created… Read the full press release

Federal Aviation Administration partners with SITA to manage air traffic across the United States’ vast oceanic airspace

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Air traffic control to send text instructions to pilots in real-time to deliver a safer airspace Washington DC, USA, 2021-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — In August 2021, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced the award of the Oceanic Data Link (ODL) contract to SITA, the leading IT provider to the air transport industry, to… Read the full press release

Emirates recognized by Sitecore for “Best Use of a Customer Data Platform (CDP)

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Dubai, UAE, 2021-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates’ marketing team has been recognized by Sitecore®, one of the world’s leading digital experience platforms, for “Best Use of a Customer Data Platform (CDP)”. The award was presented to Emirates at the recent edition of GITEX, Dubai’s technology trade exhibition, for demonstrating excellence in the delivery of its… Read the full press release

OpenTable and Bumble partner to launch local guides, making planning a date easier than ever before

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2021-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — With relationships heating up and fall romance in full swing, people are entering a different dating scene after more than a year of social distancing. In fact, according to a recent Bumble survey of US daters, over 45% of people are feeling both hopeful and excited about the… Read the full press release

British Airways signs long-term agreement with Daon following successful trial of mobile health pass, VeriFLY

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British Airways and American Airlines were the first airlines to trial mobile digital health pass, VeriFLY by Daon Over 500,000 customers have successfully used the pass to make sure they have the right documentation ahead of their flights British Airways has extended its relationship with VeriFLY following the rollout of the technology across its network,… Read the full press release

Cathay enables customers earn rewards through its new online shopping platform

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Explore thousands of carefully curated products, earn miles with every purchase and enjoy next-day delivery Hong Kong, China, 2021-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay is excited to introduce a new online shopping experience to its customers that enables them to elevate their lifestyle with a selection of carefully curated items and earn rewards along… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport unveils €2.5 million worth state-of-the-art security screening system

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New airport passenger security screening system unveiled today at Shannon Airport Passenger security screening time at the Airport expected to be halved New screening system part of a wider €17 million airport enhancement programme Shannon, Ireland, 2021-Oct-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Time spent going through passenger security screening at Shannon Airport is set to… Read the full press release

Accor launches new website to showcase its impressive collection of branded residence offerings

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NEW WEBSITE LAUNCHED TO SHOWCASE THE GROUP’S GROWING RESIDENTIAL OFFERINGS ACROSS A VAST PORTFOLIO OF BRANDS Paris, France, 2021-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Accor, a world leading hospitality group featuring one of the industry’s most diverse and fully-integrated hospitality ecosystems, has established itself as a global leader within the red-hot branded residences sector. The… Read the full press release

miDiagnostics’ ultra-fast PCR test and new breath sampler to be trialed in Brussels Airport

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Brussels, Belgium, 2021-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — In the past year miDiagnostics has been working on the development of an ultra-fast PCR test based on imec technology, to detect COVID-19, with a test result in less than 15 minutes. In cooperation with Brussels Airport, this nasal-swab ultra-fast PCR test, as well as the new… Read the full press release

Danske Bank opens The Drop Zone digital hub at George Best Belfast City Airport

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Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2021-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — A new digital hub sponsored by Danske Bank has opened at George Best Belfast City Airport to help business and leisure travellers stay connected. The Drop Zone, located in the airport’s Departures Lounge, offers passengers the chance to have a seat while charging their phones, tablets… Read the full press release

dnata partners with Gather AI to launch autonomous drones to digitise acceptance and warehouse inventory processes

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Dallas, USA, 2021-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, continues to invest in cutting-edge technologies to maximise efficiency and deliver the highest value for its customers. The company has partnered with Gather AI, a US-based technology start-up, and launched autonomous drones in its warehouses at Dallas Fort… Read the full press release

Deutsche Hospitality and the Porsche Design Group partner for an innovative hotel concept Steigenberger Porsche Design Hotels

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Zeitgeist, Design and Service Excellence Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2021-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Deutsche Hospitality and the Porsche Design Group are joining forces to present the Steigenberger Porsche Design Hotels brand, an innovative hotel concept in the Luxury Lifestyle Segment. Steigenberger Porsche Design Hotels will bring together design, technology and lifestyle at the… Read the full press release

UNWTO and NEOM partner for a new initiative focused on the future of tourism in Saudi Arabia

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Madrid, Spain, 2021-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The ‘Tourism Experiences of the Future’ challenge will source innovative ideas and disruptive business models related to the tourism needs of the future, in line with growing demand for new experiences. All proposals must be aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals and should include the introduction or adaptation of… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific’s next-generation shipment-tracking tool recognized at the 2021 IDC Future Enterprise Awards

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The award recognises Cathay Pacific Cargo’s use of Internet of Things technology in its shipment-tracking too Hong Kong, China, 2021-Oct-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific has been named “Best in Future of Connectedness” at the 2021 IDC Future Enterprise Awards for its development of Ultra Track: a next-generation track-and-trace solution that applies Internet… Read the full press release

UK CAA establishes new international consortium of eVTOL aircraft operators

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The UK Civil Aviation Authority has established an international consortium of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) industry leaders and aviation experts. New international consortium of eVTOL aircraft operators announced at HeliTech Expo Members include Virgin Atlantic, Joby, Vertical Aerospace and NATS eVTOL aircraft could launch commercial operations in the UK within five years LONDON,… Read the full press release

Emirates and Sabre Corporation sign new multi-year, worldwide distribution agreement

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, and SOUTHLAKE, Texas, 2021-Oct-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, one of the world’s largest international airlines, and Sabre Corporation, the leading software and technology company that powers the global travel industry, have signed a new multi-year, worldwide distribution agreement. The new agreement will provide Sabre-connected travel buyers and agencies with access to… Read the full press release

“Discover Arkansas” October edition now available online

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Little Rock, AR, 2021-Oct-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The October edition of “Discover Arkansas” is now available at www.arkansas.com/discover-arkansas. Published by Arkansas Tourism, the monthly digital publication highlights events, activities and trip ideas in The Natural State. The leaves crunch under foot, the air feels chill and…did you hear that? Welcome to “The Supernatural State.”… Read the full press release

intuitive launches iVectorOne – a single API platform for bedbank connectivity

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iVectorOne Single API

London, UK, 2021-Oct-01 — /Travel PR News/ — UK-based travel technology provider, intuitive have announced their newest product launch, iVectorOne, which simplifies the way travel companies connect and manage their bedbank supply. iVectorOne is a single API solution that you connect once to seamlessly add new supplier connections or replace existing ones.  It’s based on… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport enables passengers to pre-order food in the transit area with Wolt

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Budapest, Hungary, 2021-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Budapest Airport is expanding its offer with a new service: it is the first in Europe to partner with Wolt and enable passengers to order in advance from restaurants and cafés at Budapest Airport. With the mobile application, fast and contactless orders can now be placed, paid… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport trials electric airside bus as part of its plan to become Net Zero by the year 2030

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London, UK, 2021-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Bristol Airport continues with its strategy of reducing airport operating emissions by trialling an electric airside bus. Bristol Airport worked with COBUS Industries to supply the electric vehicle.   The bus, introduced on a trial basis, has the capacity to carry up to 110 customers and will operate… Read the full press release

Swissport announces partnership with smart baggage management solutions provider AirPortr

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Zurich, Switzerland, 2021-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The partnership between the digital platform and provider of smart baggage management solutions and the global market leader in aviation ground services marks a milestone towards contactless airport journeys, improved passenger mobility and sustainability for airports and the aviation sector at large. AirPortr, the digital platform and… Read the full press release

Gatwick Airport announces ‘Learn Live’ programme to kick off at local schools

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London, UK, 2021-Sep-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick Airport has announced its popular ‘Learn Live’ programme aimed at local schools will begin again this month, as it kicks off a series of five broadcasts across engineering, IT, data analysis, construction and forecasting. The online broadcasts are designed to inspire local children to consider airport careers,… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport to develop its sustainability initiatives as part of STARGATE project

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Budapest, Hungary, 2021-Sep-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Budapest Airport is a member of the consortium which won nearly 25 million euros of support from the European Commission, as part of a sustainability project called STARGATE. As part of the project, Budapest Airport can implement developments to a value of 1.53 million euros, 70% of… Read the full press release

SITA eWAS Pilot with OptiFlight deployed in Bombardier’s newly launched Challenger 3500 business jet

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Eco app, a combination of SITA’s eWAS Pilot and OptiFlight, reduces fuel burn through intelligent flight planning Geneva, Switzerland, 2021-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — SITA today (15 Sep, 2021) announced that the newly launched Bombardier Challenger 3500 business jet will offer its eWAS Pilot with OptiFlight, together dubbed the “eco app” by the Canadian aerospace… Read the full press release