Daily Archives: July 20, 2015

Port of Oakland: New businesses and new visitors make the City’s Jack London Square a thriving, growing center of commerce and entertainment

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FESTIVALS, ENTERTAINMENT AND FOOD DRAW MORE VISITORS TO OAKLAND Oakland, CA, 2015-7-20 — /Travel PR News/ — New businesses and throngs of new visitors are making the City’s Jack London Square a thriving, growing center of commerce and entertainment, the Port of Oakland reported in a new video released today. Commercial real estate occupancy rate is 96%… Read the full press release

Celebrity Chef Lynn Crawford’s market-inspired, chef-driven dishes now available at Toronto Pearson International Airport in Terminal 1 at The Hearth by Lynn Crawford

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Chef Lynn Crawford takes culinary talents and vision to the terminal TORONTO, 2015-7-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Award-winning celebrity Chef Lynn Crawford’s market-inspired, chef-driven dishes are now available to travellers of Toronto Pearson International Airport in Terminal 1 at The Hearth by Lynn Crawford. The new restaurant was recently opened by global restaurateur HMSHost in partnership… Read the full press release

Avis Preferred members will now earn one point for every dollar they spend on vehicle rentals and two points for every dollar they spend on optional products

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PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2015-7-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Avis Car Rental today unveiled a new way for members of Avis Preferred, the Company’s express rental program, to get rewarded for renting from Avis. Now, Avis Preferred members are eligible to earn Avis Preferred Points – one point for every dollar they spend on vehicle rentals and… Read the full press release

Origins, MAC, Bobbi Brown, La Mer, Jo Malone London and Tom Ford Beauty at the new boutique area at Helsinki Airport

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HELSINKI, 2015-7-20 — /Travel PR News/ — An extensive new boutique area dedicated to beauty will showcase several iconic and internationally renowned brands including Origins, MAC, Bobbi Brown, La Mer, Jo Malone London and Tom Ford Beauty. Finavia is delighted to welcome new and prestige beauty brands to its airport this summer. Many of these… Read the full press release

ALPA in the Congress underscored its support for Federal Air Marshal Service (FAMS) as key element in multi-layered, risk-based approach to aviation security

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Risk-Based Security Must Also Advance FFDO Program and Secondary Cockpit Barriers WASHINGTON, D.C., 2015-7-20 — /Travel PR News/ — In testimony (written/oral) today before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Transportation Security, Capt. Tim Canoll, president of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), underscored the union’s support for the Federal Air Marshal Service (FAMS) as a key… Read the full press release

The 2007 victory for Ireland in an unforgettable rugby union clash with England made in a 20ft sculpture at Shannon Airport

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SHANNON, IRELAND, 2015-7-20 — /Travel PR News/ — A sculpture to an iconic day when sport transcended politics – the 2007 victory for Ireland in an unforgettable rugby union clash with England in Croke Park – was unveiled today in a 20ft sculpture at Shannon Airport. The piece, by artist Paddy Campbell and titled ‘The… Read the full press release

Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) celebrated Czech Airlines’ inaugural service from Liverpool to Prague

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LIVERPOOL, UK, 2015-7-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) today celebrated Czech Airlines’ inaugural service from Liverpool to Prague, the capital of The Czech Republic. The twice weekly summer operation is ideal for leisure passengers with flights on Fridays and Mondays, giving travellers the opportunity to spend a weekend in Prague. Prague… Read the full press release

Liverpool John Lennon Airport named Business of the Year in Business Annual City of Liverpool Business Awards

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LIVERPOOL, UK, 2015-7-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) took away the top award at last night’s Downtown Liverpool in Business Annual City of Liverpool Business Awards. LJLA was named Business of the Year, in recognition of the contribution that the airport makes for the city region Hundreds of firms across the city… Read the full press release

Radisson Blu to open Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Jeddah and its third hotel in the city

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BRUSSELS, 2015-7-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Blu, one of the world’s leading hotel brands, announces the opening of Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Jeddah and its third hotel in the city. The hotel is operated by Rezidor, a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, and the opening strengthens its constantly growing portfolio in… Read the full press release

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham® and Wingate by Wyndham® ranked highest in guest satisfaction in 2015 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study

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Microtel takes top spot among economy/budget hotel chains for third consecutive year while Wingate makes triumphant return in midscale segment PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2015-7-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotel Group today announced that J.D. Power has ranked two of its brands—Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham® and Wingate by Wyndham®—highest in guest satisfaction within their respective… Read the full press release