Monthly Archives: September 2016

Adventure Travel Trade Association’s AdventureEDU to host two-day training event for Swedish adventure travel businesses

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Seattle, WA, 2016-Sep-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The Adventure Travel Trade Association’s AdventureEDU educators will travel to Västmanland, Sweden, November 15 – 16, 2016, to lead a two-day training event for Swedish adventure travel businesses. Recognizing the sophisticated nature of the participants, the educators engaged for the event include some of the industry’s best-regarded and… Read the full press release

Adventure Travel Conservation Fund: New nonprofit for the travel industry

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Seattle, WA, 2016-Sep-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The Adventure Travel Conservation Fund (ATCF), a new nonprofit for the travel industry, was unveiled on September 20th to a gathering of over 800 international travel operators, buyers and media. The purpose of the ATCF is to directly fund local organizations engaged in the conservation of unique natural… Read the full press release

Virgin Trains extends its booking horizon to six months in advance to tempt people away from air travel

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LONDON, 2016-Sep-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Virgin Trains has extended its booking horizon from the industry standard of three months to six months in advance for weekday tickets on both its west coast and east coast routes. This gives customers more time to plan holidays and secure great deals, and book tickets for big… Read the full press release

Virgin Trains creates up to 85 new jobs with the opening of its new customer call centre in Newcastle

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LONDON, 2016-Sep-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Virgin Trains has opened a new customer call centre in Newcastle, creating up to 85 new jobs in the city. The company’s Customer Solutions Centre is designed to improve customer service by bringing roles in-house and with employees working and travelling along its east coast route. The centre… Read the full press release

Volaris took delivery of the first A320neo Airbus aircraft in Mexico and North America

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Volaris unveils the aircraft at a major event at Lic. Adolfo Lopez Mateos International Airport in Toluca, State of Mexico. With this acquisition Volaris strengthens its fleet – one of the youngest in America – with an aircraft is estimated to save more than 15 percent in fuel. MEXICO CITY, 2016-Sep-22 — /Travel PR News/… Read the full press release

Singapore Tourism Board announces finalists for the 2016 Singapore Tourism Awards

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SINGAPORE, 2016-Sep-22 — /Travel PR News/ — After ten weeks and numerous rounds of intense judging, the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) announced today the 81 finalists for the Experience Excellence, Enterprise Excellence and Customer Service categories of the 2016 Singapore Tourism Awards, Singapore’s most prestigious awards for the tourism sector. Come 5 October 2016 at the… Read the full press release

Hala Abu Dhabi selected as excursions and activities provider for Sir Bani Yas Island and Beach Oasis cruise destination stop

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ABU DHABI, 2016-Sep-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Hala Abu Dhabi, the destination management company of the Etihad Aviation Group (EAG), has been selected as the exclusive shore excursions and activities provider for Sir Bani Yas Island and Beach Oasis, the latest cruise destination stop in the UAE for the 2016/2017 season. The announcement was made… Read the full press release

Etihad Airways received the ‘Airline of the Year’ award for the third consecutive year by Travel Trade Gazette

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ABU DHABI, 2016-Sep-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has been awarded the ‘Airline of the Year’ award for the third consecutive year by UK magazine, Travel Trade Gazette (TTG). The awards were announced last night at a prestigious ceremony at the Lyceum Theatre in London’s West… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific Airways launched its 2015 Sustainable Development Report “Together for Tomorrow”

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HONG KONG, 2016-Sep-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific Airways has launched its 2015 Sustainable Development Report, which outlines the various sustainable development measures undertaken by the airline and the Cathay Pacific Group’s Hong Kong-based subsidiaries. The theme of the report is “Together for Tomorrow”. Cathay Pacific is committed to sustainable development as it believes… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Nevis named Caribbean’s Leading Beach Resort for the second consecutive year in the 23rd Annual World Travel Awards

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Authentic Caribbean luxury resort also recognised as Leading Resort and Luxury Hotel Villa in St. Kitts and Nevis Nevis, West Indies, 2016-Sep-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Nevis has been named Caribbean’s Leading Beach Resort for the second consecutive year in the 23rd Annual World Travel Awards.  The resort was also recognised as… Read the full press release

Introducing the New Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown

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New York, 2016-Sep-22 — /Travel PR News/ — All-new Robert A.M. Stern masterpiece marks latest milestone in the rebirth of the “New” New York Downtown New York. Words that conjure endless excitement – new additions to the arts scene, celebrity chefs transforming the dining experience, pace setting fashion and soaring architecture, tradition and innovation now exist… Read the full press release

Smart Partners: Jim Burba and Bob Hayes release their new book

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Costa Mesa, CA, 2016-Sep-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Jim Burba and Bob Hayes have released their new book Smart Partners. Published by SelectBooks in New York, the book draws on the couple’s unique experiences as life and business partners to explain their methods and thinking for building, sustaining, and growing successful relationships in business and… Read the full press release

Smithsonian’s National Zoo reopen The Great Ape house

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Washington, DC, 2016-Sep-21 — /Travel PR News/ — WHAT: The Great Ape house will reopen on Tuesday morning.  This will be the first opportunity for the visitors and the media to see the Zoo’s infant Bornean orangutan born to Batang on Sept. 12. NOTE: Batang and Redd have access to off-exhibit enclosures and may choose to… Read the full press release

Woodland Park Zoo and Seattle Youth Climate Action Network invite teens to attend the second annual Youth Climate Action Summit on October 2

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SEATTLE, WA, 2016-Sep-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Event invites Seattle-area teens to take action for climate change WHAT: Woodland Park Zoo and the Seattle Youth Climate Action Network (CAN) will host the second annual Youth Climate Action Summit on Sunday, October 2, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Seattle-area teens are invited to attend the… Read the full press release

At Six — contemporary art hotel in Stockholm joins Preferred Hotels & Resorts portfolio

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New opening aims to restore a bygone era of glamour to the Brunkebergstorg district and signifies first-time presence in Sweden for the Preferred brand CHICAGO, 2016-Sep-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Slated to open in March 2017 after a grand-scale development, At Six – a contemporary art hotel continuing the Swedish tradition for elegant design aesthetics,… Read the full press release

Iberia and Japan Airlines start of codeshare arrangements on Madrid-Tokyo route

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With three flights every week, Iberia will connect the two capital cities using its latest aircraft, the twin-engine Airbus A330-200 MADRID, SPAIN, 2016-Sep-21 — /Travel PR News/ — In preparation for expanding the joint business on flights between Europe and Japan to include Iberia (IB), the Spanish airline and Japan Airlines (JL) have today announced the… Read the full press release

Iberia celebrates 70 years of service to Latin America with a special aircraft that will fly from Madrid to Buenos Aires

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The fuselage bears images of the flags of the 16 Latin American countries it now serves. Joining in the celebration are several companies that operate on both sides of the Atlantic –El Corte Inglés, Airbus, Meliá, American Express, and Avis. Throughout this year Iberia has engaged in numerous social, institutional, cultural, and customer-oriented activities to… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport welcomes Sunway Holidays announces to operate Lapland service to Santa’s home on December 13th

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Shannon, Ireland, 2016-Sep-21 — /Travel PR News/ — “This has to be one of the most amazing adventures ever! A trip to Lapland to see the big man himself, Santa…WOW!!! This truly is a trip of a lifetime that you’ll never, ever forget. Such a magical experience” said Declan Power, Head of Aviation Development at Shannon… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport celebrates its six millionth passenger through the airport since becoming an independent airport on January 1st, 2013

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Shannon Airport had six million reasons to celebrate its independence today as a milestone passenger number was reached by the airport. Shannon, Ireland, 2016-Sep-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Galway passenger Emmet Keary’s day took-off in more ways than one as he was surprised with a pair of Aer Lingus flight tickets to New York to… Read the full press release

American Airlines adds new daily seasonal service from Chicago O’Hare International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport starting May 5, 2017

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CHICAGO, 2016-Sep-21 — /Travel PR News/ — American Airlines has announced it will add new daily seasonal service from Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) to Barcelona, Spain (Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)) beginning May 5, 2017. The new service will be operated using Boeing 787-8 (Dreamliner) aircraft, configured with 28 Business Class seats and 198 Economy Class… Read the full press release

CDA welcomes Interjet’s new nonstop service between Mexico City and Chicago starting November 17, 2016

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CHICAGO, 2016-Sep-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Mexico-based carrier Interjet has announced it will begin nonstop service between Mexico City International Airport (MEX) and Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) on November 17, 2016. The Mexico City-Chicago route will have two daily flights. The flights will be operated on Airbus A-320s with a 150-seat capacity. The flights… Read the full press release

Ryanair launches summer 2017 schedule at Belfast International Airport

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DUBLIN, IRELAND, 2016-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No. 1 airline, today (20 Sept) launched its Belfast summer 2017 schedule, with 11 routes including Berlin, London and Milan, which will deliver 1.1m customers p.a. and support over 800* jobs at Belfast International Airport. Ryanair’s summer 2017 schedule will also see more frequencies to sun… Read the full press release

Ryanair launches improved ‘Rate My Flight’ service now available in 7 languages

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DUBLIN, IRELAND, 2016-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (19 Sep) launched an improved ‘Rate My Flight’ service which is now available in 7 languages, allowing customers to provide real time reviews of their Ryanair flight via the Ryanair mobile app, from the moment they land. Ryanair’s ‘Rate My Flight’ function offers… Read the full press release

AAAE announces seven airports as first official airport members of its Airport Innovation Accelerator

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Alexandria, VA, 2016-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Seven airports have signed on as the first official airport members of the Airport Innovation Accelerator, which was established by the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) as a hub for innovation bringing together airports with corporate leaders, start-ups, regulators, airlines and key aviation stakeholders to drive creative… Read the full press release

AAAE again questioned continued opposition of U.S. airlines to updating Passenger Facility Charge

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Alexandria, VA, 2016-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — With the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today reporting more than $3.5 billion in baggage and reservation change fees flowing to airlines in the first half of 2016, the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) once again questioned the continued opposition of U.S. airlines to updating an optional… Read the full press release

Revinate welcomed Dan Hang as its Chief Product Officer

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2016-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Revinate, the software as a service (SaaS) company that helps hotels reinvent the guest experience, today announced Dan Hang has joined asits Chief Product Officer. Hang brings a proven record of success, where he recently ledproduct development and strategy at Trulia (IPO + acquisition by Zillow). At Revinate,… Read the full press release

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group’s rewards program Club Carlson launches Members Only Rate

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MINNEAPOLIS, BRUSSELS AND SINGAPORE, 2016-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Club CarlsonSM, the global rewards program from Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group today announced the launch of the Members Only Rate, giving members the exclusive opportunity to save up to 10 percent off the lowest available rate at participating hotels when booking directly on Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group… Read the full press release

Hampton by Hilton brand announces the opening of its newest property, Hampton Inn by Hilton Pulaski in Tennessee

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Hotel is near colleges and a state park PULASKI, Tenn. and MCLEAN, Va., 2016-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Worldwide‘s (NYSE: HLT)Hampton by Hilton brand, the global mid-priced hotel that serves value-conscious and quality-driven travelers around the world, today announced the opening of its newest property, Hampton Inn by Hilton Pulaski. The 68-room hotel joins… Read the full press release

Whistler Blackcomb announces number of enhancements for the 2016.2017 season

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Highlights Include Enhancements to Learning Facilities, Upgrades to Roundhouse Lodge and GLC Patios and a Look at The Big Picture WHISTLER, BC, 2016-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The countdown to winter is officially on. The mountain tops have already received their first dustings of snow, fueling the stoke for the ski season to begin, and… Read the full press release

Hyatt appoints Jim Chu to the newly created position of global head of select service and franchise strategy

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CHICAGO, 2016-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that Hyatt has appointed its longtime executive Jim Chu to the newly created position of global head of select service and franchise strategy, designed to strengthen and support the continued growth of the Hyatt Place and Hyatt House brands. Chu will report… Read the full press release