Daily Archives: April 26, 2016

Lufthansa: Verdi union called for token strikes at Frankfurt, Munich, Düsseldorf, Cologne/Bonn, Dortmund and Hanover airports on Wednesday 27 April

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COLOGNE, GERMANY, 2016-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The Verdi union has called for token strikes in the areas of ground handling, passenger checks and (partly) airport fire services at Frankfurt, Munich, Düsseldorf, Cologne/Bonn, Dortmund and Hanover airports on Wednesday 27 April. As a result, there will be extensive cancellations of flights on Wednesday at Lufthansa’s… Read the full press release

12 awards for Serena Hotels at the 2016 World Travel Awards in Zanzibar, Tanzania

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Zanzibar, Tanzania, 2016-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — It was a victorious night for Serena Hotels , East Africa’s leading hotel group, scooping 12 awards including the top Award ,Africa’s Leading Hotel Brand  at the 2016 World Travel Awards held at Diamonds La Gemma dell’Est in Zanzibar, Tanzania. Regarded as the “Oscars” of the travel industry… Read the full press release

Shannon Free Zone signs economic cooperation MOU with China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Zone

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Agreement to encourage range of economic initiatives, from cross-border investment to aviation services SHANNON, IRELAND, 2016-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The Shannon Free Zone has signed an official accord for economic cooperation with a Chinese equivalent, the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone (SHFTZ). The Memorandum of Understanding, signed last week in Shanghai, will provide… Read the full press release

Koningsdagfeest: NS rijdt een speciale Oranjedienstregeling met extra én langere treinen

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• Oranjedienstregeling met extra én langere treinen • Speciaal Oranjeretour, reizen met 20% korting AMSTERDAM, , 2016-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Op woensdag 27 april viert Nederland weer massaal Koningsdag. De meeste festiviteiten en evenementen in het land zijn makkelijk en voordelig bereikbaar per trein: NS rijdt een speciale Oranjedienstregeling met extra én langere treinen. Met… Read the full press release

Cebu Pacific received its 36th brand-new Airbus A320 aircraft

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Brand-new plane features CEB’s revamped livery Manila, Philippines, 2016-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The Philippines’ leading carrier, Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), received its 36th brand-new Airbus A320 aircraft today. The plane was delivered straight from the Airbus factory in Toulouse, France. Equipped with fuel-saving wingtip devices called Sharklets, the Airbus A320 is coated with CEB’s… Read the full press release

Cebu Pacific kicks off its Juan for Fun Backpacker Challenge season

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Manila, Philippines, 2016-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Cebu Pacific (CEB), the Philippines’ leading airline, kicks off its Juan for Fun Backpacker Challenge season dangling the ultimate travel prize for students – a one-year travel-all-you-can pass for the winning team! Now on its 5th year, the Juan for Fun Backpacker Challenge 2016 will take five teams on… Read the full press release

Cape Verde’s international airports to implement Amadeus Airport Common Use Service (ACUS) and Altéa Departure Control (DC)

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Amadeus revolutionises check-in systems at Cape Verde’s international airports with Amadeus Airport Common Use Service (ACUS). The use of common infrastructure means increased flexibility and scalability of airport operations and a reduction in operating costs for the airport and their airline customers. MADRID, SPAIN, 2016-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — In a country spanning an… Read the full press release

Egencia business travellers now able to book extra baggage at the same time they book their flight thanks to Amadeus Web Services

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Expedia’s travel management company partners with Amadeus and airlines to offer ancillaries to business travellers MADRID, SPAIN, 2016-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — No business traveller wants to pay for a bag at the last minute at the airport, and no travel manager enjoys going to several websites to book different elements of their clients’… Read the full press release

New Spa Retreat accommodation package at Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech

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HONG KONG, 2016-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Guests can embark on a rejuvenating journey by booking the new Spa Retreat accommodation package at Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech. Within the hotel’s peaceful oasis setting, guests can relax and reconnect by enjoying a wellness programme that includes personal training, collective yoga classes and personalized massages designed to ease… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental Singapore launches personalised Design Your Stay room package

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HONG KONG, 2016-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Singapore launches a truly personalised Design Your Stay room package, where guests can pick their preferred choice of accommodation, dining and spa experiences within the hotel. Guests can choose between luxurious accommodations overlooking stunning views of the ocean, bay or city, accompanied with a dining… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group appointments: Cliff Atkinson General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Miami and Donald Bowman as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas

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HONG KONG, 2016-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced the appointments of Cliff Atkinson as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Miami and Donald Bowman as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas. Both appointments are effective from 9 May 2016. Cliff Atkinson joins Mandarin Oriental, Miami from the Group’s property in… Read the full press release