Monthly Archives: September 2015

South Africa: Marriott, The Amdec Group to develop the Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch and Marriott Executive Apartments Johannesburg Melrose Arch

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Marriott International, Africa’s largest hotel operator, announces an agreement to develop the Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch and Marriott Executive Apartments Johannesburg Melrose Arch, in partnership with The Amdec Group Cape Town, South Africa, 2015-9-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. ( NASDAQ: MAR) continues to expand its footprint across the African continent by… Read the full press release

Renaissance Hotels opens its first hotel in North India (Lucknow)

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Tallest Hotel in Lucknow LUCKNOW, 2015-9-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Renaissance Hotels, a hotel brand known around the world for helping the next generation of business travelers to discover unexpected cultural experiences, announced today the opening of its first hotel in North India, in the city of Lucknow. With 16 floors and 112 stylish rooms,… Read the full press release

Edda Huther nominated Chairwoman of the Board of Trustees set up by Germanwings and Lufthansa to support flight 4U9525 projects

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The aid fund set up by Germanwings and Lufthansa supports relatives of the victims of flight 4U9525 and projects from their environment Cologne, Germany, 2015-9-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Subject to the approval of the other members, Edda Huther is in line to become the Chairwoman of the Board of Trustees responsible for deciding on… Read the full press release

The Light Aircraft Association awarded ‘good training provider’ mark by UK Civil Aviation Authority

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LONDON, 2015-9-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The Light Aircraft Association (LAA) has been awarded a ‘good training provider’ mark by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), becoming the second recipient of the regulator’s new training approval initiative. The Pilot Recognition for Operational Up-skilling and Development (PROUD) scheme was set up the CAA as a… Read the full press release

Abu Dhabi Airports announced initiatives to maintain excellent standards of services at Abu Dhabi International Airport during the upcoming busy Hajj season

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2015-9-16 — /Travel PR News/ — In its drive to deliver a smooth passenger experience to all its travelers, Abu Dhabi Airports is putting in place a range of initiatives to maintain excellent standards of services at Abu Dhabi International Airport during the upcoming busy Hajj season, which started this week with… Read the full press release

Virgin Trains names one of its trains in honour of a very extraordinary person – Stephen Sutton

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LONDON, 2015-9-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Birmingham International Station was the venue today for a very special ceremony as Virgin Trains named one of its trains in honour of a very extraordinary person. Pendolino 390002 now carries the name ‘Stephen Sutton’ in recognition of a remarkable young man who touched the hearts and minds… Read the full press release

SAS to fly twice daily to New York from Copenhagen to further reinforce its position as the number one Scandinavian carrier

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SAS is boosting its offer to Scandinavian frequent flyers with more than 60,000 seats between Copenhagen and New York in 2016. The additional evening departure will be operated by PrivatAir with a reconfigured Boeing 737 that has most recently flown the Stavanger-Houston route. STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2015-9-16 — /Travel PR News/ — From the start of… Read the full press release

SNCB redouble d’efforts pendant la Semaine de la Mobilité qui se déroulera du 16 au 22 septembre

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Bruxelles, 2015-9-16 — /Travel PR News/ — En 2015, la SNCB redouble également d’efforts pendant la Semaine de la Mobilité qui se déroulera du 16 au 22 septembre. Au cours de cette semaine, le billet mobilité offre au grand public la possibilité d’effectuer un aller et retour pour 11 euros entre deux gares belges au choix…. Read the full press release

Belgianrail: L’offre ferroviaire suburbaine se dote de nouveaux arrêts et d’un logo

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Les horaires de l’offre S seront disponibles dès ce 15 septembre Bruxelles, 2015-9-16 — /Travel PR News/ — L’offre ferroviaire suburbaine fait partie du Réseau Express Régional (RER) – une collaboration entre la SNCB, la STIB, De Lijn et les TEC – qui, dans un rayon de 30 km autour de Bruxelles, met à disposition une… Read the full press release

Philippines: SM Prime’s premier beach resort Hamilo Coast conferred the Bronze Benchmarked status through EarthCheck

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PHILIPPINES, 2015-9-15 — /Travel PR News/ — In an important milestone, Hamilo Coast, SM Prime’s premier beach resort community in Nasugbu, Batangas was recently conferred the Bronze Benchmarked status through EarthCheck, the world’s leading scientific benchmarking, certification and advisory group for travel and tourism. Hamilo Coast’s operations and sustainability programs were quantitatively evaluated and appraised… Read the full press release

Brussels Airport: total number of passengers for the summer is up by 5.1% on the same period last year

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BRUSSELS, 2015-9-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Brussels Airport welcomed 4,903,207 passengers during the summer months of July and August, 2,424,013 of whom in August. The total number of passengers for the summer is up by 5.1% on the same period last year. Cargo at Brussels Airport rose by 13% in this period, compared with… Read the full press release

Maldives organized Familiarisation trip for the Indian main stream media

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MALDIVES, 2015-9-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Maldives Marketing & PR Corporation (MMPRC) together with the Maldives PR representative to India, Think Strawberries, has organized a Familiarisation trip for the Indian main stream media. This FAM trip kicked off with the group’s arrival at Meeru Island Resort & Spa on 9th September. They were greeted… Read the full press release

Angus Glasby appointed Head of Safety at First Bus

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Aberdeen, Scotland, 2015-9-15 — /Travel PR News/ — First Bus has announced the appointment of Angus Glasby as the company’s new Head of Safety. Angus, who is based in Doncaster, joins from supermarket chain Morrisons and started with First Bus on 1st September. He is responsible for driving improvements in safety performance across First Bus’… Read the full press release

Vienna Airport announced August was its strongest month ever in its history

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4.6% rise in local passenger volume – Passenger growth to Eastern and Western Europe, Middle East, Far East and North America.   VIENNA, 2015-9-15 — /Travel PR News/ — In August 2015 the number of passengers handed by Vienna Airport increased by 4.8% from the prior-year month to a total of 2,386,256. Local passenger volume… Read the full press release

Global agency PR panel appointed by Tourism Australia to support its existing in-house teams in key overseas markets

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SYDNEY, 2015-9-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Tourism Australia has announced the appointment of a new global agency panel that will provide specialist PR support to its existing in-house teams in a dozen of its key overseas markets. The panel will provide support in Brazil, Canada, China and Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, New Zealand,… Read the full press release

Christchurch Airport: Net Profit after Tax up 110% to $37.8 million and total declared dividends up 171% to $20.6 million

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Christchurch, New Zealand, 2015-9-15 — /Travel PR News/ —Christchurch Airport (CIAL) has today announced underlying Net Profit after Tax up 110% to $37.8 million and total declared dividends up 171% to $20.6 million. Chairman David Mackenzie says the result is a reflection of the step change that has occurred within all areas of the business… Read the full press release

Wanaka Airport named BECA Regional Airport of the Year at the 2015 New Zealand Airports conference

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Queenstown, New Zealand, 2015-9-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Wanaka Airport Operations Manager Ralph Fegan says he’s “absolutely thrilled and humbled” after Wanaka Airport was named BECA Regional Airport of the Year last night at the 2015 New Zealand Airports conference in Taupo. The accolade recognises Wanaka Airport’s work in facilitating the successful completion of… Read the full press release

Adrian Messerli named General Manager of Four Seasons Resort Seychelles

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Four Seasons veteran promoted to General Manager of luxury Indian Ocean resort Seychelles, 2015-9-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Adrian Messerli has been named General Manager of Four Seasons Resort Seychelles, transferring fromFour Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza, where he held the position of Hotel Manager. Arriving to the pristine bay of Petite Anse on the… Read the full press release

Etihad Airways to deploy SAP’s cloud-based solutions across its HR, finance and procurement and supply management function

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ABU DHABI, 2015-9-15 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of a company-wide business transformation program, Etihad Airways is deploying SAP’s state-of-the-art, cloud-based solutions across its human resources, finance and procurement and supply management functions. The technology transformation will enable Etihad Airways to redesign its vital back-office processes entirely, standardise across its subsidiaries and partner airline… Read the full press release

Hong Kong International Airport with new monthly highs for passenger volume and flight movements in August

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HONG KONG, 2015-9-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Passenger volume and flight movements at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) reached new monthly highs in August. Passenger throughput rose 8.8% year on year to 6.3 million, breaking monthly record for the second consecutive month. Flight movements increased by 3.4% to 34,870, while cargo volume dropped by… Read the full press release

Jersey: The AA awarded Durrell Wildlife Camp the highest possible rating in the glamping category

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The AA has awarded Durrell Wildlife Camp 5 Green Pennants – the highest possible rating in the glamping category. JERSEY, 2015-9-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Inspector Colin Church, who visited Durrell in July, praised the camp for its tremendous attention to detail and exceptional customer service. He says Durrell Wildlife Camp is one of… Read the full press release

Tourism Australia and Brazil’s Globo to produce Australian episodes of its new TV drama “Totalmente Demais”

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SYDNEY, 2015-9-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Tourism Australia has teamed up with Brazil’s leading TV network Globo to produce Australian episodes of its new TV drama – Totalmente Demais – helping to further boost Brazilian’s growing desire for holidaying in Australia. The visit, which is being conducted in partnership with Destination New South Wales… Read the full press release

Aberdeen International Airport reports 321,442 passengers for August 2015

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ABERDEEN, 2015-9-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Latest figures indicate that 321,442 passengers travelled through Aberdeen International Airport in August. Domestic travel was down -8.5% while international passenger figures showed a 0.9% increase on 2014 levels. Helicopter traffic remained below 2014 levels, at -6.6% for the month. Carol Benzie, Airport MD said “We report a… Read the full press release

Blackstone Real Estate Partners VIII L.P. to acquire all outstanding shares of common stock of Strategic Hotels & Resorts, Inc. for $6 billion

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CHICAGO, 2015-9-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Strategic Hotels & Resorts, Inc.(NYSE: BEE) (“the Company”) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with affiliates of Blackstone Real Estate Partners VIII L.P., under which Blackstone will acquire all outstanding shares of common stock of Strategic Hotels & Resorts, Inc., for $14.25 per share… Read the full press release

Tourism Authority of Thailand participates in the workshop of “Route to World Culture Heritages in the Greater Mekong Sub-region: Quang Nam – Siem Reap – Luang Prabang – Chiang Mai – Bagan” at ITE HCMC 2015

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Ho Chi Minh, 2015-9-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is participating in the workshop of “Route to World Culture Heritages in the Greater Mekong Sub-region: Quang Nam – Siem Reap – Luang Prabang – Chiang Mai – Bagan”, which is a part of the International Travel Expo in Ho Chi… Read the full press release

TFE Hotels won two awards and four commendations at HM awards for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence in Sydney

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New South Wales, Australia, 2015-9-11 — /Travel PR News/ — TFE Hotels is celebrating after the HM awards for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence, which took place in Sydney last Friday, and saw them walk away with two awards and four commendations. Hosted by television personality Lisa Wilkinson, the HM Awards have, for the 13th time, recognised… Read the full press release

Steve Smith @ Bohemia voted best restaurant in Jersey and received its highest score yet in the Waitrose Good Food Guide 2016

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JERSEY, 2015-9-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Steve Smith @ Bohemia has been listed as the best restaurant in Jersey and has received its highest score yet in the Waitrose Good Food Guide 2016. Bohemia’s increased score of 7 from 6 in the 2015 guide makes it the highest rated Michelin Starred restaurant in Jersey… Read the full press release

The Atlantic Hotel, Jersey will host the inaugural Eat Jersey Food Festival from 5th to 7th November

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JERSEY, 2015-9-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The Atlantic Hotel, Jersey will host the inaugural Eat Jersey Food Festival from Thursday 5th to Saturday 7th November. Executive Head Chef Mark Jordan will be joined by acclaimed chefs from across the British Isles and France for the three day gourmet event designed to celebrate the island’s… Read the full press release

Marco Polo Hotels announced global campaign to celebrate Marco Polo’s 761st birthday

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HONG KONG, 2015-9-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Marco Polo Hotels is celebrating the birth of its namesake – Marco Polo – by holding a massive one-day global campaign for the first time. September 15th marks the 761st birthday of the legendary explorer who spent over two decades  travelling from his hometown of Venice, Italy… Read the full press release

New World Hotels & Resorts announces strategic partnership with Asia Miles

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HONG KONG, 2015-9-11 — /Travel PR News/ — In keeping with its rapid development and growing reach, New World Hotels & Resorts has launched a strategic partnership with Asia Miles. Asia Miles members can now receive attractive benefits at deluxe New World Hotels properties in Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Dalian, Wuhan, Guiyang, Ho Chi Minh… Read the full press release