Hong Kong, 2015-10-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental is delighted to introduce the Group’s legendary hospitality to Morocco with the opening of Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech. The elegant and contemporary resort is set among 20 hectares of landscaped gardens filled with the scent of 100,000 roses, with the snow-capped Atlas Mountains providing a stunning… Read the full press release
Finavia hosts the global CAPA World Aviation Summit in Helsinki, 7-8 October
HELSINKI, 2015-10-8 — /Travel PR News/ — The key influencers and decision-makers of commercial aviation industry have gathered in Helsinki to the global CAPA World Aviation Summit. The two day event takes places in Kalastajatorppa 7-8 October. Finavia is both the host of the event and the official partner. This year’s conference concentrates on the… Read the full press release
Helsinki Airport’s indoor positioning service solution received the Mobility Project of the Year Award
HELSINKI, 2015-10-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Helsinki Airport’s indoor positioning service solution has received the Mobility Project of the Year Award from Management Events. Helsinki Airport is the first airport in the world to introduce new technology based on indoor positioning. The technology makes it possible to monitor passenger flows and eliminate bottlenecks and… Read the full press release
Travelport announced the acquisition and vertical integration of its distributor in Austria, TraviAustria
Langley, UK, 2015-10-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport (NYSE:TVPT), a leading Travel Commerce Platform, has today announced the acquisition and vertical integration of its distributor in Austria, TraviAustria. TraviAustria was founded in 1987 by Austrian Airlines, an original shareholder in the predecessor company of Travelport. In addition to providing local sales, support and marketing activity… Read the full press release
National Car Rental secures the naming rights to the new NFL stadium proposed to be built on the north riverfront of downtown St. Louis
“National Car Rental Field” Will Play Vital Role in Renewal of City’s Historic Riverfront and Downtown Area ST. LOUIS, 2015-10-8 — /Travel PR News/ — National Car Rental today announced it has secured the naming rights to the new NFL stadium proposed to be built on the north riverfront of downtown St. Louis. The 20-year agreement, signed… Read the full press release
Enterprise Rent-A-Car and travel expert Valarie D’Elia: fall road trip is easier to do than you might think
Enterprise Offering $9.99 Per Day Weekend Special ST. LOUIS, 2015-10-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Fall is here, but that doesn’t mean vacation season is over. Whether it’s one last trip to the beach for a romantic weekend, a family apple-picking adventure, or a few days visiting your alma mater with college friends, there are plenty of… Read the full press release
Marriott’s Caribbean and Latin American distribution expects 75 percent increase between 2015 and 2018
Sao Paulo, Brazil, 2015-10-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Tim Sheldon, President of Caribbean and Latin America operations at Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR), announced today an expected 75 percent increase in Marriott’s Caribbean and Latin American distribution between 2015 and 2018 including a tripling of the company’s presence in Brazil with the addition of 11 new hotels… Read the full press release
Marriott Caribbean & Latin America Resorts introduces new Time is Money Event; offers 30% Off Winter Leisure Rates
New York, 2015-10-6 — /Travel PR News/ — As winter weather approaches, Marriott Caribbean & Latin America Resorts is offering travelers an extra incentive to escape falling temperatures with a newTime is Money Event. Guests can save up to 30 percent off the price of regular leisure rates at participating properties. To take advantage of the… Read the full press release
Marriott announces its partnership with INJAZ Al-Arab to launch the organisation’s youth empowerment campaign ‘Expand Your Horizon’
Marriott International helps combat Arab youth unemployment while reshaping conventional perceptions of the hospitality profession Dubai, UAE, 2015-10-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) has recently announced its partnership with INJAZ Al-Arab, the MENA regional office of Junior Achievement Worldwide, to launch the organisation’s youth empowerment campaign ‘Expand Your Horizon’. Marriott International was… Read the full press release
Marriott International announces the opening of new 154-room Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in Lima, Peru
Lima, Peru, 2015-10-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) announced the opening of the new 154-room Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in Lima, South America’s third largest city, situated at the intersection of Calle Alcanfores and Calle Schell in Lima’s upscale Miraflores neighborhood known for its shopping, restaurants, antique dealers and breath taking ocean views. “This… Read the full press release
Ukraine International Airlines to launch non-stop flights from Kiev to Aktau, Kazakhstan
Kiev, Ukraine, 2015-10-6 — /Travel PR News/ — November 18, 2015, Ukraine International Airlines will launch non-stop scheduled flights connecting Kiev and Aktau, Kazakhstan. Tickets are already available on UIA official website, the carrier`s Contact Center, UIA ticket offices, and authorized travel agencies. UIA offers double-weekly flights connecting Kiev and Aktau operated on modern Boeing… Read the full press release
UAE Civil Aviation Day: Construction progress made on the Midfield Terminal Building (MTB)
On UAE Civil Aviation Day Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2015-10-6 — /Travel PR News/ — On the occasion of UAE Civil Aviation Day, H.E. Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), and H.E. Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director General of the GCAA, accompanied by H.E. Ali… Read the full press release
Virgin Trains became UK’s first train operator to introduce Automatic Delay Repay system
At least 3.5 million customer journeys able to benefit1 An estimated additional £2.8 million compensation expected to be paid in first year Money credited back to customer within 3 days LONDON, 2015-10-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Today Virgin Trains became the UK’s first train operator to introduce Automatic Delay Repay (ADR). The system calculates… Read the full press release
First Essex’s new bus depot in Colchester opens as part of £3.5m investment
Aberdeen, United Kingdom, 2015-10-6 — /Travel PR News/ — On Wednesday 30 September, Chairman of the County Council Norman Hume officially declared First Essex’s new bus depot in Colchester open. As part of a £3.5m investment, First Essex has merged its present depots at Queen Street and Haven Road into a new purpose built facility… Read the full press release
The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events: 2015 Taste of Chicago generated $320,205 in profit
35th Edition of Chicago’s Iconic Festival Served Culinary Delights to 1.4 Million Visitors CHICAGO, 2015-10-6 — /Travel PR News/ — The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announced today that the 2015 Taste of Chicago saw $320,205 in profit at the revitalized five-day festival. Taste of Chicago continues to thrive as the nation’s… Read the full press release
Hilton Worldwide announces the opening of the Hilton Tokyo Odaiba
TOKYO, Japan and MCLEAN, Va., 2015-10-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) andHilton Hotels & Resortstoday announced the opening of the Hilton Tokyo Odaiba. The property is Hilton Worldwide’s 12th hotel in Japan, and the sixth in the Kanto region alongside Hilton Tokyo, Conrad Tokyo, Hilton Odawara Resort & Spa, Hilton Tokyo Bay and Hilton… Read the full press release
Lufthansa Group Airlines to serve 261 destinations in 101 countries this winter 2015
Eurowings flight schedule now available – Lufthansa Group Airlines offer 261 destinations in 101 countries – Leisure travelers benefit from additional flights Cologne, Germany, 2015-10-6 — /Travel PR News/ — The Lufthansa Group Airlines – Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Germanwings, Eurowings, Lufthansa and SWISS – will become even more attractive for leisure travellers this winter, as… Read the full press release
CDA: Volaris Airlines launches twice weekly service between Chicago Midway International Airport and the city of Durango, Mexico
CHICAGO, 2015-10-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Mexican low-cost carrier Volaris Airlines has announced new international service between Chicago Midway International Airport and the city of Durango, Mexico starting on December 8, 2015 with twice-a-week flights on Tuesdays and Saturdays. The flight schedules, including dates and times of operation for the new Chicago-Durango service, are as… Read the full press release
The City of Chicago and Chicago Department of Aviation Contractor Open House to be held on October 6 at the UIC Forum
CHICAGO, 2015-10-5 — /Travel PR News/ — The City of Chicago and Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) Contractor Open House is next week on Tuesday, October 6 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the UIC Forum. Online registration is closed, but you can still register onsite the day of the event. Don’t miss this chance… Read the full press release
World Travel & Tourism Council research: Foreign visitors to Spain account for over half of the country’s service exports
LONDON, 2015-10-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Foreign visitors to Spain account for over half of the country’s service exports, according to new research by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). Spain’s visitor exports (money spent by foreign visitors in a country) reached $US69.5 billion (EUR52.2bn) in 2014, which is 53% of all of… Read the full press release
Eurostar launches great value fares to Lyon and the South of France on its new direct high-speed rail service
Eurostar releases great value fares to Lyon and the South of France LONDON, 2015-10-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Holidaymakers can escape to the winter sunshine for less this year, thanks to great value fares to Lyon and the South of France, on Eurostar’s new direct high-speed rail service. Tickets are on offer from £40… Read the full press release
Sir Richard officially unveils Virgin Media Business ‘Pitch to Rich’ competition winners’ individually branded Virgin Train carriage
Virgin Trains and Virgin Media Business host joint event at Euston station Milestone reached in entrepreneur competition ‘Pitch to Rich’, following 100 days since final LONDON, 2015-10-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Almost one hundred days since the Virgin Media Business ‘Pitch to Rich’ competition winners were crowned and won a slice of the £1m… Read the full press release
Tech Mahindra to develop the Aircraft Ground Support System for Bombardier’s C Series Aircraft’s Health Management System
Montréal, 2015-10-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft and Tech Mahindra, a specialist in digital transformation, consulting and business re-engineering announced today that they have signed an agreement under which Tech Mahindra will develop the Aircraft Ground Support System (AGSS) for Bombardier’s Aircraft Health Management System (AHMS) for the C Series family of… Read the full press release
Bombardier Commercial Aircraft delivers two Bombardier 415 amphibious aircraft to the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s forest firefighting fleet
Bombardier 415 aircraft will join forest firefighting fleet Montréal, 2015-10-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today that it has delivered two Bombardier 415 amphibious aircraft to the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. The order for the aircraft was announced in March 2014 and the first aircraft was delivered in May 2014…. Read the full press release
Bombardier: CityJet will operate CRJ900 aircraft in the network of Sweden’s Scandinavian Airlines (SAS)
First order includes eight firm CRJ900 aircraft and six option aircraft to be operated by CityJet in the Scandinavian Airlines network Separately, a long-standing customer signs order for two firm CRJ700 aircraft Montréal, 2015-10-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft has welcomed Dublin-based CityJet (CityJet) to the CRJ Series family of aircraft operators… Read the full press release
Bombardier Transportation to provide SNCF eight Regio 2N double deck electric multiple units for Midi Pyrénées in France
Latest order is part of a Regio 2N contract signed in 2010 with French National Railway Company (SNCF) on behalf of the French Regions To date ten French Regions have ordered a total of 209 Regio 2N Berlin, Germany, 2015-10-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation announced today that the French… Read the full press release
Bombardier closes sale of its Military Aviation Training activities to CAE Inc. for $19.8 million Cdn
Montréal, 2015-10-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier announced today that it has closed the sale of its Military Aviation Training activities to CAE Inc. for a total consideration of $19.8 million Cdn. This will enable Bombardier to further focus on its core business areas. This transaction has received the approval of all appropriate regulatory… Read the full press release
Carlson Rezidor announces the Radisson Blu Hotel, Tipaza in Algeria opening in late 2017
Signing brings the group’s total portfolio in Africa to 66 hotels BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2015-10-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Rezidor, one of the most dynamic hotel groups worldwide, announces the Radisson Blu Hotel, Tipaza in Algeria. The new build upper-upscale property featuring 168 rooms will welcome the first guests in late 2017. It is… Read the full press release
Carlson Rezidor continues to strengthen its presence in Africa; announces the first Radisson Blu Residence in Nairobi/Kenya opening in late 2016
Signing of first Radisson Blu Residence in Nairobi/Kenya. Eight hotel openings in 2015 YTD, additional five openings scheduled till year-end BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2015-10-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Rezidor, one of the largest and most dynamic hotel groups worldwide, continues to strengthen its presence in Africa, the company’s most important growth market. At the… Read the full press release
Emirates SkyCargo welcomes the arrival of its newest Boeing 777 Freighter aircraft, making its dedicated cargo aircraft to 15
Milestone marks the 30,000th cargo-only flight operated by Emirates’ Boeing 777 Freighter fleet DUBAI, U.A.E., 2015-10-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, welcomes the arrival of its newest Boeing 777 Freighter aircraft, bringing the total number of dedicated cargo aircraft in its fleet to 15, including two Boeing 747-400Fs… Read the full press release