Category Archives: Travel Tech

Compensaid Corporate Program: Lufthansa introduces digital CO2 compensation platform for corporate customers

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Companies can offset their business air travel New for corporate customers: “Compensaid Corporate Program” With Sustainable Aviation Fuel passengers travel in a climate-friendly way First customer is insurance provider AXA Deutschland Cologne, Germany, 2021-Apr-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Thanks to Compensaid, the innovative digital CO2 compensation platform of the Lufthansa Group, flying carbon neutral is… Read the full news article

IHG Hotels & Resorts introduces digital check-in and check out across the U.S. and Canada

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Guests now have more choice for a safe, efficient, and flexible travel experience Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Apr-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Guests can now check-in to more than 3,000 IHG Hotels & Resorts properties across the U.S. and Canada through their mobile devices, computers and tablets. Digital check-in and check out support safe, secure and… Read the full news article

Marriott Bonvoy members can now earn points on Uber Eats and Uber rides

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As travel resumes, members can link accounts to start earning Marriott Bonvoy points toward free nights at hotels and home rentals around the world BETHESDA, MD, 2021-Apr-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Starting today (APRIL 14, 2021), members of Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s (NASDAQ: MAR) award-winning travel program and marketplace, can earn points toward free nights… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways expands Technical Maintenance facilities with the opening of new state-of-the-art Engine Facility

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New 9,000 square foot Technical Engine Facility building will enable the award-winning airline to boost cost efficiencies by more than U.S.$2.2 million annually and improve workflow by an estimated 23,400 man hours per year Qatar Airways continues to rebuild its global network despite the industry-wide challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, planning to operate more… Read the full news article

Hybrid Meetings by Four Seasons combines creative design with latest audio-visual technology: a reimagined meetings and events offering

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Industry-leading multi-broadcast, hub & spoke, video conferencing, and gala to go offerings allow hosts and planners to create memorable experiences, while maintaining guest health and safety every step of the way Toronto, Canada, 2021-Apr-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, a global leader in luxury hospitality, is making it easier to bring… Read the full news article

IATA welcomes Singapore’s acceptance of IATA Travel Pass

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Geneva, Switzerland, 2021-Apr-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed Singapore’s acceptance of pre-departure COVID-19 PCR test results on the IATA Travel Pass. From 1 May 2021, passengers traveling to Singapore will be able to use IATA Travel Pass to share their pre-departure COVID-19 PCR test results upon check-in with… Read the full news article

Japan Airlines to trial digital health credential apps: CommonPass, VeriFLY, and IATA Travel Pass

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JAL will begin independent trials with three industry leading health credential apps in an aim to implement standardized digital health checks on the carrier`s international flights CommonPass trials to be conducted on JAL`s Haneda – Honolulu route on April 2 and on its Narita – Singapore route on April 5 JAL is fast-tracking trials to… Read the full news article

Emirates Skywards members can now earn Miles while shopping online with more than 50 brands in the UAE

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Emirates Skywards has launched skywardsmilesmall.com in the UAE, allowing members to earn Miles while shopping online at more than 50 popular brands. Dubai, UAE, 2021-Apr-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Following the successful launch of skywardsmilesmall.com in the US, and UK, Emirates Skywards members can now earn Miles while shopping online with more than 50 brands in… Read the full news article

British Airways invests in ZeroAvia to accelerate its journey towards a zero emissions future

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It comes just weeks after British Airways announced a partnership with ZeroAvia through parent company IAG’s Hangar 51 accelerator programme to explore how hydrogen-powered aircraft can play a leading role in the future of sustainable flying Investing in new technologies like zero emissions hydrogen-powered aircraft forms part of the airline’s longer-term plans to achieve net… Read the full news article

Lufthansa facilitates travel in times of pandemic with CommonPass App

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Integration now possible on all flights from Frankfurt to the USA Pre-check of digital test certificates now also available before all return flights from Palma de Mallorca to Germany up to 72 hours before departure Cologne, Germany, 2021-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Lufthansa introduces new offer for travel to the U.S.: Passengers who have… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta unveils the dramatic transformation of its meeting and event space

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Luxury landmark’s enhancements include modern design and technology to support for hybrid meeting solutions Atlanta, U.S.A, 2021-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta, celebrated as the epitome of iconic luxury in the South’s vibrant, history-rich capital, welcomes a new era of business and social gatherings with its dramatic transformation of meeting and event… Read the full news article

SITA launches AI-enabled solution that quickly return lost items on aircraft or in airports to their owners

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New solution cuts cost by 90% and significantly reduces repatriation time Geneva, Switzerland, 2021-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — SITA has launched WorldTracer Lost and Found Property, an artificial intelligence-enabled solution that solves a million-dollar headache for the air transport industry: how to quickly return items left behind on aircraft or in airports to their owners. Every… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways enhances Oryx One in-flight entertainment app through PressReader partnership

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Passengers can now download more than 6,000 exclusively curated publications to their PEDs in one seamless digital experience through the award-winning airline’s Oryx One In-flight Entertainment App from March 2021 The PressReader service is a further enhancement to Qatar Airways’ COVID-19 on-board safety measures, offering a contactless entertainment experience – before, during and after you fly!… Read the full news article

Choice Hotels and Cambria Hotels recognized for its leadership in travel advertising and digital marketing

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ROCKVILLE, Md., 2021-Mar-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, along with its upscale Cambria Hotels brand, were honored in the 64th annual Adrian Awards for demonstrated excellence and thought leadership in travel advertising and digital marketing in 2020, out of more than 600 entries. The Adrian Awards, presented… Read the full news article

(UK) Snowstorm Technologies selects CTW as their preferred airline shopping platform

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London, UK, 2021-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Snowstorm Technologies is a global leader in providing innovative solutions to travel companies of all shapes and sizes. It’s OneWurld agent desktop sets the standard for collaborative booking solutions, allowing agents and their customers seamless access throughout the travel cycle – from shopping to booking to trip… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul introduces virtual and hybrid meeting packages

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Seoul, Korea, 2021-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — With virtual and hybrid meetings now the new normal, Four Seasons Hotel Seoul leads the way with three different packages that combine impeccable service and stunning surroundings with the latest high end audio visual. The packages allow meeting hosts to create effective online meetings, conferences and events – complete… Read the full news article

Hapag-Lloyd employs SITA Omnichannel Services to improve collaboration and communication with customers

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Geneva, Switzerland, 2021-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Global ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd has placed SITA’s Contact Center platform at the heart of its ambitious plan to be ranked number one for customer service in the freight and shipping sector within the next five years. Hapag-Lloyd also wants to increase the collaboration between employees during and… Read the full news article

Stagecoach announces major investment to introduce further 46 new fully electric buses across Scotland

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Funding made available through Scottish Government’s Ultra-Low Emission Bus Scheme 22 double-deckers and 24 single-decker electric buses for Aberdeen, Kilmarnock and Perth Major investment totalling £11m in Aberdeen, £6m in Kilmarnock and £4.4m in Perth Buses all built in Scotland by leading bus manufacturer ADL with Perth and Aberdeen infrastructure provided by SSE Boost for… Read the full news article

Scoot trials new digital initiatives to offer one-stop solution for COVID-19 pre-departure tests and verification

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Scoot gets onboard Singapore Airlines’ pilot trials for one-stop pre-departure testing solution and digital verification process at check-ins Initiatives simplify customer’s overall travel experience in new normal and enhance integrity of health status verification process Trials to be expanded to other destinations in Scoot network if successful Singapore, 2021-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Two… Read the full news article

SITA supports Cyprus with the implementation of EU-mandated air traffic control (ATC) standard

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Cyprus is the first country in southeastern Europe to implement mandatory Controller Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC), an alternative to traditional ATC voice communications. Nicosia, Cyprus, 2021-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — SITA, the global IT provider for the air transport industry, is helping Cyprus comply with an EU-mandated air traffic control (ATC) standard that… Read the full news article

Gulfstream’s APU repair facility recognized as a Center of Excellence by Honeywell Aerospace

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State-Of-The-Art Facility Has Completed More Than 2,000 APU Repairs SAVANNAH, Georgia, 2021-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today (March 15, 2021) announced its auxiliary power unit (APU) repair facility has been recognized as a Center of Excellence by Honeywell Aerospace, the APU manufacturer. “Gulfstream has been a longstanding partner with Honeywell and… Read the full news article

SFO included on Fast Company’s list of Most Innovative Companies for 2021

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Airport honored for healthy, human-centric design of Harvey Milk Terminal 1 SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, 2021-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Fast Company, the world’s leading business media brand, has named SFO on its list of Most Innovative Companies for 2021. In the “travel” category, SFO was honored for the environmentally friendly, human-centric design of Harvey… Read the full news article

IATA announces successful implementation of IATA Travel Pass

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Geneva, Switzerland, 2021-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the arrival at London’s Heathrow Airport of the first traveler using the IATA Travel Pass app to manage their travel health credentials. “The successful implementation of IATA Travel Pass in this trial with Singapore Airlines passengers demonstrates that technology can… Read the full news article

Cathay Pacific launches brand new flexible payment option Miles Plus Cash

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Cathay Pacific’s new Miles Plus Cash offers customers an easy way to book tickets on any flight with access to more seat availability Hong Kong, China, 2021-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific is launching Miles Plus Cash, our brand new payment option that gives customers the flexibility to pay using a mix of… Read the full news article

Cathay Pacific welcomes the introduction of digital health platforms

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Another trial completed on a Hong Kong-Los Angeles flight Hong Kong, China, 2021-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific strongly supports the introduction of digital health platforms that securely validate compliance with the health-related entry requirements set by different governments, including negative COVID-19 tests and vaccination, enabling travellers to go overseas with reassurance and… Read the full news article

Visit Maldives hosted a joint webinar with Emirates airline

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MALDIVES, 2021-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Visit Maldives conducted a joint webinar with Emirates airline for the Norwegian market on 11th March 2021. This was the first activity carried out this year for the Nordic region in line with the strategy for ambient brand advertising to boost the destination presence in this market. A… Read the full news article

Worldwide Flight Services to participate in the latest phase of the Brucloud project — the Road Feeder Management App

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Paris, France, 2021-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) is working with Brussels Airport and the Air Cargo Belgium community to help eliminate waiting times for international road feeder services in the latest initiative to support Brucargo’s ‘Digital Green Lane’. Two years ago, WFS was one of the first cargo handlers to… Read the full news article

SITA expands its Agile DevOps teams by hiring 55 people to develop its SITA AT AIRPORTS portfolio

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Letterkenny identified as a key location for software development Geneva, Switzerland, 2021-Mar-16 — /Travel PR News/ — SITA, the leading IT provider to the air transport industry, is significantly expanding its Agile DevOps teams by over 55 people in Letterkenny, Ireland to develop the next generation of its highly successful SITA AT AIRPORTS portfolio. These… Read the full news article

British Airways’ customers can now directly upload COVID-19 document certification on its website ba.com

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British Airways’ customers eligible to travel to India will now be able to upload negative Covid-19 test results and other required documentation directly via ‘Manage My Booking’ on ba.com Once uploaded, British Airways will check the documentation matches the entry requirements and will allow customers to check-in online for their flight 24 hours before they… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways trials the new IATA Travel Pass ‘Digital Passport’ mobile app

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From 11 March, passengers planning on travelling on the airline’s Doha to Istanbul route will begin trialling the digital platform offering a more safe, secure and contactless experience for travellers. In close collaboration with IATA, Travel Pass is the latest example of the award-winning carrier’s commitment to supporting the recovery of international travel DOHA, Qatar,… Read the full news article