Fraport turning electric vehicles into mobile power storage units – Project supported by the German Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2023-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Airport operator Fraport is gradually converting its fleet of vehicles to electric drives. Parallel to this, the charging infrastructure at Germany’s largest air… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Travel Tech
Hilton Unveils Digital Innovations to Enhance Business Travel for SMEs
Introduces New Hilton for Business Platform and Enhancements to Events.Hilton.com McLEAN, Va., 2023-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton announced two new digital innovations designed to create a more seamless travel experience for small- and medium-sized businesses. The innovations are part of Hilton’s long-term commitment to digitally transform the business travel experience – from booking… Read the full press release
Helsinki Airport’s MyFlight Service Enhances Passenger Experience and Journey Planning
Vantaa, Finland, 2023-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The MyFlight service, developed by Finavia, provides passengers with personalised information about their upcoming flight at Helsinki Airport. By subscribing to get the service by email, you can make the start of your journey even more hassle-free. “At Helsinki Airport, passengers are received by a revamped airport,… Read the full press release
airasia Superapp Named ‘Asia’s Best Travel Booking App’ at World Travel Tech Awards 2023
Award solidifies its position as a travel app, in line with its vision of being the region’s leading one-stop platform for travel with the best value Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2023-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — airasia Superapp, which will be renamed to airasia MOVE soon, clinched the ‘Asia’s Best Travel Booking App’ title at the… Read the full press release
Weeva celebrates its first year as sustainable travel continues to top consumer and business priorities
Weeva founders (from left to right): Arnold Meyer, Executive Chairman at Nianova Advisors; Russel Binks, Head of Sales and Marketing at Tswalu Kalahari; Lindsey Walter, Co-founder and Director of Weeva and Head of Commercial Development at Nianova Advisors; Jill Pruett, Finance and Operations Executive at Nianova Advisors; and Julie Cheetham, Co-founder and Managing Director at… Read the full press release
Travelport and Air Canada Renew Content Distribution Agreement, Enhancing Access to NDC Content
New, multi-year distribution agreement includes full range of NDC-sourced Air Canada content for Travelport-connected agencies and travel management companies Long-term partnership ensures worldwide distribution via Travelport+, including full end-to-end servicing of NDC bookings Launch of Air Canada’s NDC content expected in the coming months LANGLEY UK, 2023-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport, a global technology company… Read the full press release
Yunex Traffic Supports Bristol Airport’s Net Zero Journey with Rapid EV Chargers
Yunex Traffic has supplied new rapid DC chargers to support Bristol Airport’s growing electric vehicle fleet. The company is providing an ongoing maintenance and support service to ensure continued high availability and performance. Electrification of its fleet is a key part of the airport’s plan to be net zero by 2030. London, UK, 2023-Oct-15 —… Read the full press release
Daimler Buses UK Focuses on eMobility and Workforce Expansion in Coventry
London, UK, 2023-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Daimler Buses UK Ltd shapes its future in eMobility and the workforce which make it. With funding from parent company Daimler Truck AG, Daimler Buses UK Ltd is well underway investing its electromobility infrastructure at its Coventry-based premises as well as increasing the number of employment opportunities… Read the full press release
Embraer and German Aerospace Center (DLR) Forge Collaboration for Aviation Technology Advancements
São José dos Campos, Brazil, 2023-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Embraer and the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft-und Raumfahrt; DLR) announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for collaboration regarding precompetitive technology research and development activities. The partners will evaluate the possibility of establishing a future cooperation on a wide range of activities,… Read the full press release
ERL Collaborates with SITA to Introduce Advanced Check-in and Bag Drop Services at KL City Air Terminal
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2023-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Express Rail Link Sdn Bhd (ERL) signed a service agreement with aviation technology provider SITA to equip ERL with SITA Check-in Kiosks and SITA Self Bag Drop services at KL City Air Terminal in KL Sentral. The new facilities are expected to be installed and operational by Q2 2024…. Read the full press release
Dolphin Dynamics Enhances Travel Experience with Seamless Integration of Vamoos Mobile App
LONDON, UK, 2023-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Travel technology provider Dolphin Dynamics has delivered rich integration with the Vamoos mobile travel app. Vamoos, which was born as a way of simplifying travel by consolidating all important information into a single, offline-accessible repository, has grown from a simple document wallet to a fully integrated application… Read the full press release
Vistara Adopts SITA’s Innovative Solutions to Cut Carbon Emissions by 15,000 Tons Annually
SITA eWAS will help Vistara flights avoid weather disruptions, while SITA OptiClimb will reduce carbon emissions by 15,000 tons yearly Gurugram, India, 2023-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier and a joint venture of the Tata Group and Singapore Airlines, has become the first Indian airline to deploy both SITA eWAS and SITA OptiClimb® solutions…. Read the full press release
Federal Aviation Administration Grants Over $3.3 Million for Zero Emission Vehicles at San José Mineta International Airport
SANTA CLARA, CA, 2023-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Representatives Ro Khanna (CA-17), Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Anna Eshoo (CA-16), and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) announced that the Federal Aviation Administration will distribute $3,334,533 to the San José Mineta International Airport for zero emission vehicles under the Airport Improvement Program. The representatives were joined by San José… Read the full press release
Munich Airport Introduces Smart Baggage Trolleys with Interactive Tablets for Enhanced Passenger Experience
MUNICH, Germany, 2023-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Starting from October 4th, passengers at Munich Airport can enjoy a more digital experience in the time before departure. Using a tablet on a carry-on baggage trolley, travelers can enter their flight data manually or scan their boarding card. They will then receive their flight information and… Read the full press release
Heathrow Introduces Pre-Bookable Security Slots for Passenger Convenience
Heathrow launching 6-month trial for passengers to pre-book a slot at security giving them extra peace of mind when travelling The trial will initially open to passengers in Terminal 3 travelling with American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Emirates and Virgin Atlantic – with more airlines added during the trial Findings from the trial will inform… Read the full press release
TUI Group Expands Tech Capabilities with New ‘Digital Hub Porto’ in Portugal
Delivery and quality of new digital products and services are key for transformation into global digital travel and leisure platform company Strong TUI footprint in Portugal expanded: popular holiday destination and digital innovation centre Future of tourism in focus: TUI Group’s work on mobile app, payments and artificial intelligence supported and driven by teams in… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways Unveils Expo 2023 Doha Aircraft, Showcasing Commitment to Sustainability and Innovation
A330-300 Expo 2023 Doha aircraft touches down in Doha Qatar Airways embodies commitment to sustainability and innovation with Expo-themed livery and enhanced in-flight experiences Attending the reveal were Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, H.E. Mr. Akbar Al Baker; President of Ashghal, H.E. Dr. Engr. Saad Ahmed Al Mohannadi; Chief Operating Officer at Hamad International Airport,… Read the full press release
Weeva’s Julie Cheetham named Regenerative Change Maker of the Year.
New York, USA, 2023-Oct-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Julie Cheetham, the Co-founder and Managing Director of Weeva and Head of Sustainability at Nianova Advisors, was announced as Change Maker of the Year at the Regenerative Travel Impact Awards hosted on 21 September 2023 alongside Climate Week NYC. The awards celebrate innovative projects and purpose-led individuals who… Read the full press release
Lufthansa Unveils Upgraded Cabin Interior for Short- and Medium-Haul Routes, Enhancing Comfort and Convenience
Four makes eight: Large overhead compartments hold up to twice as many suitcases For the first time on short-haul routes: holder for tablets and smartphones at every seat More legroom with new ergonomic seats Cologne, Germany, 2023-Sep-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Lufthansa guests will experience a new cabin interior on short- and medium-haul routes… Read the full press release
Spirit Airlines Introduces Self-Bag Drop with Biometric Photo-Matching at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
MIRAMAR, Fla., 2023-Sep-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is now offering Guests in the Motor City a speedy, self-service option to breeze through check-in. The carrier has introduced its award-winning self-bag drop with biometric photo-matching at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Spirit leads the way as the first airline to roll out… Read the full press release
Alaska Airlines Invests in AI Company Assaia to Enhance Turnaround Efficiency and Sustainability
The 5th largest US airline, known for its award-winning passenger experience and genuine caring service, is set to play an important role in the ongoing optimization of turnaround operations by collaborating on the development of Assaia’s AI-based technology. Seattle-Tacoma, 2023-Sep-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Star Ventures, the investment arm of Alaska Airlines, is announcing its… Read the full press release
IHG One Rewards Mobile App Receives Rave Reviews for Redefining Travel Experience
Must-have travel app with features for ease and inspiration for all travelers ATLANTA, GA, 2023-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The IHG One Rewards mobile app is redefining the travel experience with a greater emphasis on customer satisfaction – and it’s earning rave reviews. The app’s intuitive design and new features seamlessly guide guests through their booking… Read the full press release
George Bush Intercontinental Airport’s Innovative Trusses Transforming Departures Curb
The new and expanded international departures curb will feature eight trusses, or large-span steel structures, which will each weigh 80 tons and stretch 209 feet from edge to edge. HOUSTON, TX, 2023-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — This fall, change is coming to Houston. Temperatures are beginning to drop; the sun is starting to set… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Announces Inaugural Yacht Experience with Ultra-Luxe Design Innovations
The first Four Seasons Yacht will create exceptional experiences through best-in-class design, distribution, and deployment with inaugural voyages exploring the yachting playgrounds of the Caribbean and Mediterranean Toronto, Canada, 2023-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons, together with luxury yachting company Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings Ltd. and venerated Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, continues to build momentum towards the… Read the full press release
Choice Hotels Partners with Grubhub to Offer Food Ordering and Delivery to Choice Privileges Members
From adding more upscale hotel offerings to its family of participating hotel brands to offering two, new co-branded credit cards, the award-winning loyalty program continues to expand member opportunities and benefits ROCKVILLE, Md., 2023-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) announced that Choice Privileges now offers food ordering and delivery… Read the full press release
ALL Inclusive Collection Launches Luxury All-Inclusive Resort Booking Platform
Launched in September 2023, AllInclusive-Collection.com will be a dedicated new platform for guests to discover and book all-inclusive experiences Paris, France, 2023-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — ALL Inclusive Collection, a new digital platform launched in September 2023, will allow guests to discover and book a highly curated selection of all-inclusive resorts that create luxury… Read the full press release
Rolls-Royce Achieves Milestone in Hydrogen Research for Aviation
London, UK, 2023-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Rolls-Royce (LSE: RR., ADR: RYCEY) announces a further key milestone, a world industry first, has been achieved in its hydrogen research project. Both Rolls-Royce and its partner easyJet are committed to being at the forefront of the development of hydrogen combustion engine technology capable of powering a… Read the full press release
Weeva partners with the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance
London, UK, 2023-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The Sustainable Hospitality Alliance has welcomed the sustainability management platform Weeva as an affiliate member to help drive collaboration on industry resilience and data-led sustainability. Designed by sustainable tourism experts, Weeva champions small, sustainable actions, backed by consistent data management, to boost efficiency and, ultimately, profitability within the industry. The… Read the full press release
Frankfurt Airport Trials Revolutionary Walk-Through Security Scanner for Passenger Convenience
Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2023-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Fraport began testing the world’s first walk-through security scanner for passengers at Frankfurt Airport. The R&S QPS Walk2000 from Rohde & Schwarz is designed to speed up security checks. The first of these scanners is currently in use in Concourse A of Terminal 1. Passengers… Read the full press release
San José Airport Introduces BBGo Autonomous Mobility Vehicle for Enhanced Passenger Experience
SAN JOSE, CA, 2023-Sep-15 — /Travel PR News/ — San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) hosts the Station Managers of each airline serving the Airport for a live demonstration of the BBGo Autonomous Personal Mobility Vehicle by San José-based tech start-up, Blueberry Technology. The devices are meant to supplement mobility needs for those who do not want… Read the full press release