Monthly Archives: June 2015

Marriott International’s Caribbean & Latin America hotels and resorts launch up to 30 percent off 2015 Summer Promotion

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Guests Receive Up To 30 Percent Off Through Promotion Bethesda, Maryland, 2015-6-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International’s Caribbean & Latin America hotels and resorts are offering an extra incentive to get away to some of the region’s most exciting destinations, with a very attractive 2015 Summer Promotion. Beginning May 15th, visitors can save… Read the full press release

Abu Dhabi Airports to recognise individuals whose performance exceeded the overall performance target of Abu Dhabi International Airport

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2015-6-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Abu Dhabi Airports has launched its annual ‘Star of the Year’ program, which recognises individuals whose performance exceeded the overall performance target of Abu Dhabi International Airport during the previous year. Abu Dhabi Airports recently held a recognition ceremony to present the winners with their certificates. … Read the full press release

airberlin announced 2,843,258 passengers in May 2015

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BERLIN, 2015-6-8 — /Travel PR News/ — In May 2015, 2,843,258 passengers flew with airberlin. The number of passengers declined by 4.3 percent in comparison with the corresponding month of the previous year as a result of a reduction of flight capacity. Passengers traveling within airberlin’s global flight route network in May covered a total… Read the full press release

Strong growth in cargo and passenger volumes for Brussels Airport in May

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2015-6-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Brussels Airport again passes the 2 million-passenger mark in May. Cargo too records strong growth, particularly in the full-freighter segment. Due to the problems at ATC provider Belgocontrol on 27 May the number of flights decreased compared to May last year. Passengers In May 2015 Brussels Airport… Read the full press release

AccorHotels transforms its AccorHotels.com distribution platform into a marketplace open to a selection of independent hotels

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AccorHotels.com opened to independent hoteliers A rapid, three-fold increase in the hotel offer on AccorHotels.com Creation of a BtoB digital services activity Launch of the new version of single mobile app AccorHotels PARIS, 2015-6-5 — /Travel PR News/ — AccorHotels ramps up its digital drive by transforming its AccorHotels.com distribution platform into a marketplace open… Read the full press release

AccorHotels is the new name of the world’s leading hotel operator Accor

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PARIS, 2015-6-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Accor, the world’s leading hotel operator, becomes AccorHotels and adopts a new signature. A new name With its new name, AccorHotels, the Group proudly upholds its hospitality business. It aims at increasing the clout and visibility of AccorHotels, which is both an institutional and a commercial brand, by… Read the full press release

Aeroflot started serving a new menu for the summer season in the business class

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MOSCOW, 2015-6-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot (Moscow Exchange ticker: AFLT) has started serving a new menu for the summer season in business class on international and domestic flights. As always, the dishes have been developed based on passenger feedback by a team of world-class haute cuisine experts led by Thierry Mona, head chef at LSG Sky Chefs, a global leader in on-board catering. The new business-class… Read the full press release

Aeroflot increased flight frequency on Moscow-Tehran and Moscow-Ulan Bator routes

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Moscow, 2015-6-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot (Moscow Exchange ticker: AFLT) has increased flight frequency on Moscow-Tehran and Moscow-Ulan Bator routes. An additional flight to Tehran will be operated on Wednesday from Sheremetyevo Airport Terminal D on А320 family aircraft, scheduled as follows: — SU512 flight departs Moscow at 22.10, arriving in Tehran at 03.25 next day local time). — SU513 return flight departs Tehran at 04.30, arriving… Read the full press release

Aeroflot’s low-cost subsidiary Pobeda carried its millionth passenger

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MOSCOW, 2015-6-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Pobeda, the low-cost carrier subsidiary of Aeroflot Group, today carried its millionth passenger. Anna Bryk, a student at the Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia in Moscow, bought a ticket for the Moscow-Sochi flight departing at 1:00 pm. A ceremony to celebrate the landmark was held at Pobeda’s home airport of Vnukovo. Participants included Russia’s Transport Minister Maxim Sokolov, Chairman of the Board… Read the full press release

The business idea “air interrail” across Europe won the TAP and Startup Lisboa competition

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LISBOA, 2015-6-5 — /Travel PR News/ — The winning design in the business ideas competition launched by TAP in partnership with Startup Lisboa is called Waynabox and offers ‘air interrail’ across Europe. Waynabox is a website that sells travel experiences for a fixed price (150 euros), including two nights’ accommodation and flight. The catch is… Read the full press release

TAP: ANA Airports now offers free unrestricted Wi-Fi at all Portuguese airports

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LISBOA, 2015-6-5 — /Travel PR News/ — TAP passengers can use the internet while they wait for their flights. ANA Airports now offers free unrestricted Wi-Fi at all Portuguese airports. To get access on your mobile devices select _VINCI Airports in your Wi-Fi settings. Once you have completed the registration you will have free and unlimited… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport will deliver air display extravaganza on July 18th to mark the 70th anniversary of the first commercial transatlantic flight at the airport

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Acts from across Europe to delight huge crowds with sky acrobatics and dare-devil feats Family fun day to also include wide array of free activities on the ground SHANNON, IRELAND, 2015-6-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Shannon Airport will deliver an air display extravaganza on July 18th to mark a key milestone in Irish aviation… Read the full press release

Boingo Wireless to upgrade, manage, operate and market the Wi-Fi network at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

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LOS ANGELES, 2015-6-5 — /Travel PR News/ — The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today awarded a seven-year, $5.9-million concession agreement to Boingo Wireless, Inc., to upgrade, manage, operate and market the Wi-Fi network at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).  Airport guests will continue to receive 45 minutes of free advertising-supported Wi-Fi service, but… Read the full press release

Oakland International Airport Director Deborah Ale Flint elected the next executive director of Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA)

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LOS ANGELES, 2015-6-5 — /Travel PR News/ — The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners (BOAC) today unanimously approved the nomination of Oakland International Airport Director Deborah Ale Flint as the next executive director of Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), the City department that owns and operates Los Angeles International, LA/Ontario International, and Van Nuys… Read the full press release

San Diego International Airport hosted a dedication of Admiral Boland Way in honor of Rear Admiral Bruce Boland

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The Airport Authority Honors Late Rear Admiral Bruce Boland with Dedication Ceremony  SAN DIEGO, 2015-6-5 — /Travel PR News/ — San Diego International Airport hosted a dedication on Wednesday of Admiral Boland Way, on the north side of the airport, in honor of Rear Admiral Bruce Boland, a former Airport Authority Board member. Thella F. Bowens, President/CEO,… Read the full press release

Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum rang the market-opening bell to celebrate the listing of USD 913 million Sukuk by Emirates Airline on Nasdaq Dubai

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• Listing underlines Dubai’s growth as global Capital of Islamic Economy • Nasdaq Dubai supports global visibility of airline’s Islamic capital-raising activities     DUBAI, U.A.E., 2015-6-4 — /Travel PR News/ — His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group, today rang the market-opening bell to celebrate… Read the full press release

Emirates Skywards gives 15 lucky members the chance to win one million Skywards Miles each to celebrate its 15th anniversary

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DUBAI, U.A.E., 2015-6-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates Skywards, the award winning frequent flyer programme, will celebrate its 15th anniversary this year by giving 15 lucky members the chance to win one million Skywards Miles each. Emirates Skywards Members in select markets who travel to any Emirates destination during the promotional period (29 May and 31… Read the full press release

The café in “QII0 – Die Deutsche Bank der Zukunft” in Berlin’s Friedrichstrasse transformed into airberlin lounge

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airberlin lounge opens in “QII0 – Die Deutsche Bank der Zukunft” BERLIN, 2015-6-4 — /Travel PR News/ — From June to August 2015, the café in “QII0 – Die Deutsche Bank der Zukunft” in Berlin’s Friedrichstrasse is being transformed into an airberlin lounge. Deutsche Bank visitors can immerse themselves in the world of airberlin products… Read the full press release

airberlin and Jet Airways deepened their cooperation on freuquent flyer programmes

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BERLIN, 2015-6-4 — /Travel PR News/ — airberlin and Jet Airways have deepened their cooperation, and from today, topbonus members can also earn and redeem award miles on the route network of our frequent flyer partner Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline. airberlin will thus now offer topbonus members frequent flyer benefits on routes to… Read the full press release

airberlin launches after-work events in many exclusive waiting areas

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BERLIN, 2015-6-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Would you like a cocktail or a beer after work? No problem! airberlin is now launching after-work events in many exclusive waiting areas. It all starts tomorrow at 4 pm in terminals C and A at Berlin-Tegel airport. By the end of June, after-work events will follow for… Read the full press release

airberlin will fly non-stop from Berlin to Florida this winter

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airberlin now offers more flights to the US from Berlin BERLIN, 2015-6-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Miami’s booming! And this winter, airberlin will fly its passengers non-stop from Berlin to Florida. The first winter flight to Miami will take off from Berlin-Tegel on 5 November. Every Thursday and Saturday, airberlin will fly an A330-200… Read the full press release

Japan Airlines announced the continuation of Hokkaido Campaign on its overseas website jal.com covering 26 regions

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Tokyo, 2015-6-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) announced the continuation of Hokkaido Campaign on its overseas website (www.jal.com) covering 26 regions. Same promotion was firstly launched in 2014 and gained good reputation. During the new campaign period effective from June 3, 2015 to March 31, 2016, customers flying JAL can enjoy rewards and privileges… Read the full press release

Pike Place Fish Market returns to Woodland Park Zoo for its world-famous salmon toss to grizzly bears on Thursday, June 4

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SEATTLE, 2015-6-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Pike Place Fish Market returns to Woodland Park Zoo for its world-famous salmon toss to grizzly bears on Thursday, June 4 WHAT: Pike Place Fish Market returns to Woodland Park Zoo for its world-famous salmon toss to grizzly bears on Thursday, June 4. The salmon toss kicks off… Read the full press release

The Port of Oakland in search for new Aviation Director to replace Deborah Ale Flint

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5-YEAR VETERAN DEBORAH ALE FLINT NAMED TO HEAD LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Oakland, CA, 2015-6-4 — /Travel PR News/ — The Port of Oakland said today it’s beginning a search to replace Deborah Ale Flint who announced she will resign next month as Aviation Director. Ms. Ale Flint will become head of Los Angeles World Airports… Read the full press release

Star Alliance widens its distribution channels for its fare products

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Autopricing now also available on SABRE FRANKFURT, Germany, 2015-6-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Star Alliance, the airline alliance offering customers the largest number of destinations for round the world travel, has widened its distribution channels for its fare products. Travel agents connected to the Sabre Global Distribution System (GDS) can now book and automatically calculate the… Read the full press release

Jack So Chak-kwong became Chairman of the Board of Airport Authority Hong Kong

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HONG KONG, 2015-6-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Mr Jack So Chak-kwong became Chairman of the Board of Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) today. This morning, Mr So met with AA management to become acquainted with the scale and complexity of round-the-clock airport operations at the Integrated Airport Centre. He was briefed on the airport’s contingency… Read the full press release

Parsons, Bombardier and AOR Transit Joint Venture, LLC hosts DBE/Contractor Outreach Event next week for the O’Hare ATS Design-Build Project

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CHICAGO, 2015-6-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Attention all contractors interested in work at Chicago O’Hare International Airport.  Parsons, Bombardier and AOR Transit Joint Venture, LLC are hosting a DBE/Contractor Outreach Event next week for the O’Hare ATS Design-Build Project. Please see details below. DBE/Contractor Outreach Event for Chicago Department of Aviation O’Hare Airport Transit… Read the full press release

CDA 2015 Airports Going Green conference will bring together airport leaders on Sunday, October 25, 2015

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CHICAGO, 2015-6-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Are you planning to attend the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) 2015 Airports Going Green conference? Make sure to join us on Sunday, October 25, as Prabh Banga, Manager of Strategy Development and Corporate Sustainability for the Greater Toronto Airports Authority, leads a Sustainability Reporting Workshop. The workshop… Read the full press release

Historic Scotland: new website launched to help visitors get the most out of the Antonine Wall

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As summer approaches, a new website has been launched to help visitors get the most out of the Antonine Wall. EDINBURGH, 2015-6-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Featuring an interactive map, downloadable walking and cycling guides, and in-depth information on the archaeology and  history of the wall, the new site will give visitors all the information… Read the full press release

TripAdvisor’s Viator introduced new open-listing platform that lets tour, activity and attraction providers self-load their products on Viator

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New Self-service Supplier Interface to Power Market-leading Distribution Through Viator and TripAdvisor Channels; Creates the Most Comprehensive Selection of Bookable Activities for Travelers San Francisco, CA, 2015-6-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Viator, a TripAdvisor company and the leading resource for researching and booking tours and activities worldwide, has officially launched Viator Marketplace, a new open-listing platform… Read the full press release