Daily Archives: September 5, 2013

UK transport operator FirstGroup to sponsor four of the north east’s most promising young golfers

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2013-09-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — FirstGroup, the leading transport operator in the UK and North America, today confirmed that it has strengthened its relationship with former Open Champion and Ryder Cup veteran, Paul Lawrie, by sponsoring four of the north east’s most promising young professionals, all of whom have emerged from Paul Lawrie’s Junior Golf Foundation. Aberdeen… Read the full press release

Avis Car Rental reached more than 300,000 vehicle exchange/upgrade transactions for its vehicle selection service Avis Preferred® Select & Go

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PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2013-09-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Avis Car Rental is celebrating more than 300,000 vehicle exchange/upgrade transactions for Avis Preferred® Select & Go, the Company’s vehicle selection service. Launched in June 2012, and now available at top airport locations in North America, Avis Preferred Select & Go empowers frequent renters to select the vehicle that best fits their… Read the full press release

Around 7,000 Lufthansa employees and several thousand external personnel are active in Lufthansa sports clubs (LSV)

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2013-09-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — In addition to its promotion of top-class sport, the Lufthansa Group also supports athletes within its own ranks. As an active contribution to protection of health, the Group has long supported its employees with a diverse offer of sports – providing an ideal balance to the various requirements which career and family… Read the full press release

Hilton Queenstown rebranded itself as Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

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QUEENSTOWN, New Zealand, 2013-09-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Two years after its grand opening, Hilton Queenstown has expanded its ambitions on the country’s South Island and reestablished itself as Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa. “We felt somewhat confined by the original name, which didn’t quite communicate the expansiveness of the guest experience here,” said Andrew Nisbet, general manager. “As… Read the full press release

Spectacular views of the Macau International Fireworks Display Contest from Mandarin Oriental, Macau

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Macau, 2013-09-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Whilst offering the best location to catch the extravagant fireworks in full view during the 25th Macau International Fireworks Display Contest, Mandarin Oriental, Macau brings back its most spectacular Macau International Fireworks Celebration package with new culinary delights. Macau International Fireworks Celebration package is available on 14, 19, 21, 28 September and 1… Read the full press release

15-year-old western lowland gorilla Sukari gave birth to a female infant on August 30, 2013 at Zoo Atlanta

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Sukari delivers another grandchild for the famed Willie B. ATLANTA, 2013-09-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sukari, a 15-year-old western lowland gorilla, gave birth to a female infant on August 30, 2013. A grandchild of the legendary late Willie B., the newborn is the 20th gorilla born in The Ford African Rain Forest since 1988, and is the… Read the full press release

Lufthansa crew in traditional Bavarian dress for Oktoberfest

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From Munich to New York, Chicago and Tokyo – Experience the “Oktoberfest on board” on all long-haul flights from Germany 2013-09-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — This year a Lufthansa crew wearing traditional Bavarian dress will once again take off from Munich during the annual Oktoberfest beer festival, bringing with them a touch of local colour to selected… Read the full press release

The District at Auckland Airport launched Facebook page

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It’s easy to find out exactly what’s going on at The District at Auckland Airport  – just head to Facebook. 2013-09-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — At The District, the airport is creating New Zealand’s best business location by making it more than just a place to work or catch a plane. The area boasts attractions such as Butterfly… Read the full press release

UK Civil Aviation Authority to hold public consultation on its proposal to deregulate all UK-registered single seat microlights

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2013-09-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today announced its intention to hold a public consultation on its proposal to deregulate (for airworthiness purposes) all UK-registered single seat microlights. This consultation, which will open during September and run for six weeks, will, if successful, extend the present single seat deregulated (SSDR) category,… Read the full press release

Firefighters from Queenstown, Wanaka and Auckland Airport raised money for Wakatipu’s Bruce Grant Youth Trust in the annual Chill Factor Challenge

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Anyone who caught a glimpse of a group of firefighters racing each other down Coronet Peak in their firefighting gear last month might have thought they were just having a bit of fun … and that they were maybe a little crazy. But it was all for a good cause. 2013-09-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The firefighters… Read the full press release