Category Archives: Travel Tech

RDU Airport Partners with CLEAR to Bring Frictionless Travel Experience with Biometrics Identity Verification Technology

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Passengers Can Confirm Their Identity with their Eyes or Fingers Morrisville, NC, 2023-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — RDU and CLEAR (NYSE: YOU) launched biometrics identity verification technology Wednesday, bringing a frictionless and predictable travel experience to the Research Triangle region. CLEAR’s launch at RDU is expected to create 44 jobs and generate approximately $2.6… Read the full press release

Westin Hotels & Resorts Unveils Next-Generation Gear Lending Program with High-Tech Recovery and Strength Training Equipment

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Travelers can borrow the latest high-tech recovery and total body strength training equipment to optimize their well-being while staying at any of the brand’s more than 230 properties globally BETHESDA, MD, 2023-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Rooted in its mission of providing signature wellness programs that empower guests to regain control and enhance their… Read the full press release

$171,000 in Grant Funding Awarded to Companies Pioneering the Future of Aviation Industry

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More than $170,000 Awarded to Companies Shaping the Future of the Aviation Industry GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2023-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority, together with Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Seamless Ventures, Southwest Airlines®, Stantec GenerationAV and the West Michigan Aviation Academy, has announced the third round of companies that… Read the full press release

UK Civil Aviation Authority unveils vision for future of airspace with focus on quicker, quieter and cleaner journeys, and new capacity for all users

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LONDON, UK, 2023-Jan-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority has today (23 January) set out a vision for the future of UK airspace which will help deliver quicker, quieter and cleaner journeys, as well as create more capacity for the benefit for those who use and are affected by UK airspace…. Read the full press release

Helsinki Airport Introduces Personalized MyFlight Service for Hassle-Free Journey Planning

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Vantaa, Finland, 2023-Jan-24 — /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

Fraport Introduces State-of-the-Art CT Technology and Innovative Security Lane Configuration for Shorter Wait Times at Frankfurt Airport

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New CT technology and innovative security-lane configuration will bring greater convenience and shorter wait times for passengers World-first lane design entering trial phase Fraport CEO Schulte thanks German Federal Interior Ministry and German Federal Police for their cooperation and trust Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2023-Jan-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Since January 1, 2023, Fraport… Read the full press release

Dolphin Dynamics Shortlisted as “Technology Company of the Year” at Irish Travel Industry Awards

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LONDON, UK, 2023-Jan-24 — /Travel PR News/ — We’re delighted that Dolphin Dynamics has been shortlisted in the “Technology Company Of The Year” category at the Irish Travel Industry Awards. The Irish Travel Industry Awards are the premier awards for suppliers and Travel Agents in Ireland. The Awards are an initiative of the Irish Travel Agents Association with… Read the full press release

SkyTeam Upgrades Innovative App for Elite Plus, First and Business Class Customers to Enhance Airport Experience

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AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, 2023-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, has upgraded its innovative SkyPriority Panel Audit App for Elite Plus, First and Business Class customers. Travelers can now complete quick surveys rating their experience of 750 airport lounges, including SkyTeam-branded lounges in Dubai, Istanbul, Santiago de Chile, Sydney and Vancouver, as… Read the full press release

Marriott International Launches Instant Booking for Meetings and Events with Groups360

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Marriott International now offers online instant booking for group guest rooms and meeting space through GroupSync Marketplace at properties in the U.S. & Canada BETHESDA, MD, 2023-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International and Groups360 today (JANUARY 18, 2023) announced the launch of Instant Booking for Marriott’s portfolio of hotels in the United States… Read the full press release

Boeing to Lead Development of Fuel-Efficient Transonic Truss-Braced Wing Demonstrator for NASA

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NASA, Boeing and partners aim to cut fuel use and emissions up to 30% in single-aisle airplanes Advances in sustainable technology are crucial to reaching civil aviation’s goal to be net zero carbon emissions by 2050 ARLINGTON, Va., 2023-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ — NASA has selected Boeing [NYSE: BA] and its industry team to… Read the full press release

Lufthansa Technik and BASF Develop Revolutionary AeroSHARK Film for Reduced Drag and CO2 Emissions on Commercial Aircraft

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Innovative AeroSHARK surface technology from Lufthansa Technik and BASF improves fuel efficiency and reduces CO₂ emissions First Boeing 777 with sustainability technology already in scheduled service, 22 more to receive sharkskin foil Lufthansa Group drives innovation for more sustainable aviation Cologne, Germany, 2023-Jan-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Following nature’s example, Lufthansa Technik and BASF… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Austin Introduces State-of-the-Art Animated Dining Experience: ‘Nya & Ned Save The World’ by TableMation Studios

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“Animación at Ciclo – A Digital Dining Experience” to launch in downtown Austin Austin, U.S.A., 2023-Jan-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Austin is taking “dinner and a show” one step further as dinner is the show with a new activation set to launch this February. This winter, the Hotel announced the Texas debut of the state-of-the-art… Read the full press release

Travel Back in Time with the New, Innovative Cocktail Menu at Four Seasons Resort Dubai’s Hendricks Bar

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Envisioned as an ode to a legendary world traveler, each cocktail imagines a “lost” recipe and the story behind it Dubai, U.A.E., 2023-Jan-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Driven by imagination, innovation and mythical characters, the newly launched cocktail menu at Hendricks Bar at Four Seasons Resort Dubai takes guests back in time and brings them a whole new… Read the full press release

AirAsia Super App Recognizes Gig Industry Workforce with Chinese New Year Gathering, Celebrates Success with Full-Time Employment Program

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Completion rate reaches new high; more benefits in store KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, 2023-Jan-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The airasia Super App kicks off 2023 with a Chinese New Year gathering to appreciate its gig industry workforce, including both full-time and part-time airasia ride drivers and airasia food delivery riders. Over 500 Allstars attended this… Read the full press release

Chicago O’Hare International Airport Unveils New Travel Plaza with Chicago’s First Taco John’s and Sustainable Fueling Options

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New Plaza Features Chicago’s First Taco John’s Franchise, 7-Eleven, Fueling Station Offering Sustainable Fuels With 16 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Chicago, IL, 2023-Jan-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) was joined today (01/13/2023) by representatives from Petroleum Marketing Group (PMG) and other dignitaries to celebrate the completion of the Chicago… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport Receives EU Grant for 83 Charging Stations and 102 Charging Points

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Budapest, Hungary, 2023-Jan-15 — /Travel PR News/ — E-mobility is a key pillar of Budapest Airport’s sustainability strategy, which is why the airport operator has for years placed special emphasis on expanding its electric vehicle fleet and building an e-charger network, both inside and outside the airport fence. In 2022, Budapest Airport applied for the… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru Welcomes Savio Fernandes as Director of Food and Beverage, Brings Decades of Experience and Innovative Mindset

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Bengaluru, India, 2023-Jan-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Savio Fernandes has joined the team at Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru in the role of Director of Food and Beverage. Born and raised in Mumbai, Savio completed his Post-Graduate Diploma in Hotel Management in Goa. He started his hospitality career with Goa Marriott, and then moved as a guest service… Read the full press release

Air France-KLM’s NDC Content Goes Live on Travelport+: Expanding Personalized Services and Products for Customers

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Langley, UK, 2023-Jan-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Air France-KLM and Travelport, a global technology company that powers bookings for travel suppliers worldwide, today (January 12, 2023) announced that Air France-KLM’s New Distribution Content (NDC) has gone live on Travelport+, providing customers direct access to the NDC content. “NDC will be increasingly important in the distribution strategy of… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines Unveils Simplified and Transparent Points System for Achieving and Maintaining Frequent Traveler Status

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In the future a more understandable and transparent Points system will be in place for Frequent Traveller, Senator and HON Circle statuses The awarding of Miles & More bonus miles will remain unchanged New: Frequent Traveller status for a lifetime for long-term loyalty Simplest and most attractive loyalty programe on the market Valid for flights… Read the full press release

Travelport and Avianca Airlines Renew Distribution Agreement: Advanced Retail and Merchandising Capabilities to Elevate Travel Booking Experience

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Langley, UK, 2023-Jan-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport, a global technology company that powers bookings for hundreds of thousands of travel suppliers worldwide, and Avianca Airlines, a Latin American multinational airline, headquartered in Colombia and a member of Star Alliance, today (January 11, 2023) announced they have renewed their long-standing relationship with a new distribution agreement…. Read the full press release

Emirates to Offer High-Speed, Global Inflight Broadband on 50 New A350s Powered by Inmarsat’s GX Aviation

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Dubai, UAE, 2023-Jan-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates will offer passengers yet another opportunity to ‘fly better’, with new high-speed, inflight broadband powered by Inmarsat’s GX Aviation, onboard 50 new Airbus A350 aircraft – scheduled to enter service in 2024. The new agreement will significantly improve the passenger experience with enhanced connectivity and greater global… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Spa Introduces Revolutionary Skincare Technology with Hydrafacial Syndeo: Personalized Facials with No Irritation or Downtime

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Seattle, U.S.A., 2023-Jan-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The Spa at Four Seasons debuts the newest skincare technology delivered through Hydrafacial Syndeo, setting the downtown luxury spa apart through its ability to offer a personalized facial experience with no irritation or downtime. Hydrafacial is a state-of-the-art facial resurfacing treatment that produces instant, lasting results. Every Hydrafacial treatment… Read the full press release

Advanced Air Mobility and Emerging Technologies Driving Greater Sustainability in Business Aviation

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Washington, DC, 2023-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The rapid development of advanced air mobility and other emerging technologies in business aviation is also driving greater industry focus on sustainability, as demonstrated by the level of interaction and cooperation between NBAA’s Emerging Technologies Committee and the Sustainability Subcommittee of the NBAA Maintenance Committee. “Whether you… Read the full press release

EUROCONTROL Innovation Hub unveils exciting lineup of user-driven projects for 2023

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Brussels, Belgium, 2023-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Through the EUROCONTROL Air Transport Innovation Network, the EUROCONTROL Innovation Hub’s network for developing agile digital solutions and services that fit our stakeholders’ needs, 2023 looks set to see a wide range of new user-driven innovation projects. In 2023 a new wave of projects will be launched… Read the full press release

TUI Group Appoints New CIO to Lead Digital Transformation Efforts

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Berlin, Germany, 2023-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Digital transformation continues to be a top priority for TUI Group. Due to this special importance, CEO Sebastian Ebel had already assumed overall responsibility for IT on the Executive Board as of 1 October 2022. As of 1 January 2023, the vacant CIO position at Group level… Read the full press release

Alaska Air Group to announce Q4 2022 financial results in public webcast

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SEATTLE, WA, 2023-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Air Group Inc., the parent company of Alaska Airlines Inc. and Horizon Air Industries Inc., will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss 2022 fourth quarter financial results at 11:30 a.m. EDT/ 8:30 a.m. PDT, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023.  A webcast of the call will be available to the public at www.alaskaair.com/investors. An archive of the call will be posted on the website later… Read the full press release

Oman Air partners with HSBC to streamline international payments process

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Muscat, Oman, 2023-Jan-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air has partnered with HSBC Oman on a unique and innovative international payments process, which will dramatically increase efficiency and security. Via a centralised treasury hub in Oman, HSBC’s Global Disbursement solution, developed as a bespoke service for Oman Air, will deliver simultaneous multiple currency payments… Read the full press release

TUI Care Foundation tracks sea turtles’ journey across the Mediterranean with GPS satellite device

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TUI TURTLE AID SATELLITE DEVICE TRACKS SEA TURTLES’ JOURNEY IN THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA Sea turtle transmitter tracking provides vital information for migration routes and safeguarding turtles Initiative is part of the TUI Turtle Aid programme, which protects endangered sea turtles in tourism destinations Berlin, Germany, 2023-Jan-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Sea turtles cover extraordinary… Read the full press release

Oman Air and Omantel to provide passengers flying to Oman with seamless and hassle-free connectivity even before landing

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Muscat, Oman, 2022-Dec-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman, has inked an agreement with Omantel, a leading telecom operator, to provide passengers flying to Oman with Tourist SIM Cards on board their flight. The one-year partnership aims to offer guests a hassle-free and efficient digital solution… Read the full press release

YWG provides more accessible and inclusive environment with implementation of self-driving wheelchairs as a fully available service

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WINNIPEG, Manitoba, 2022-Dec-19 — /Travel PR News/ — To further solidify our commitment to doing everything we can to create a seamless and enjoyable experience for all travellers, we’ve implemented WHILL Inc. and Scootaround Personal Transportation Solutions’ self-driving wheelchairs as a fully available service at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport. We began to work with WHILL… Read the full press release