Daily Archives: January 24, 2014

The UK Civil Aviation Authority updates the aviation industry of its recent structural reorganisation

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London, UK, 2014-1-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has released further details to the aviation industry of its recent structural reorganisation. The CAA had announced earlier in the year that it would be merging its airspace and safety functions to strengthen its oversight role. Now, all major stakeholders, including airlines and airports, are being contacted… Read the full press release

Lufthansa announced special flight timetable for the XXII Winter Olympics and Paralympics

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Cologne, Germany, 2014-1-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today at 9.40 a.m. a Lufthansa Airbus A321 with flight number LH 1474 left Frankfurt Airport for the first flight to Sochi. Lufthansa is the Official Carrier of the German Olympic team and the National Paralympic Committee and has drawn up a special flight timetable for the XXII Winter Olympics… Read the full press release

The UK Civil Aviation Authority published the views of European holiday protection schemes stakeholders on proposals to revise the European Package Travel Directive

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London, UK, 2014-1-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today published a new report on the views of organisations administering holiday protection schemes across Europe on proposals to revise the European Package Travel Directive (PTD). The CAA has developed the report following a workshop held in London in November, which the CAA organised… Read the full press release

Enterprise Holdings to franchise its Enterprise Rent-A-Car brand to several Caribbean operators

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Martinique, Guadeloupe and French Guiana Offer Enterprise Brand to Customers St. Louis, MO, US, 2014-1-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise Holdings today announced that it is franchising the use of its Enterprise Rent-A-Car brand to several Caribbean operators. These franchisees include Guyane Car in French Guiana, L.A.M. in Martinique and S.G.L.V. in Guadeloupe. These new operations further expand… Read the full press release

Canadian Tourism Commission looks at some of the best social media travel campaigns across the country

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Parks Canada teams up with Google to give visitors a new look, while WestJet has a blockbuster seasonal video hit. Canada, 2014-1-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — New technology sheds fresh light on marketing initiatives and no-one carries a bigger social-media torch in Canada than the travel industry. We at the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) are delighted to pull together another… Read the full press release

Marriott International opens the five-star Sochi Marriott Krasnaya Polyana Hotel in Sochi, Russia

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Luxurious ski and spa hotel ready to welcome Sochi visitors. Sochi, Russia, 2014-1-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International has opened a luxurious ski and spa hotel under its signature brand, Marriott Hotels, at the heart of the new Gorky Gorod ski resort in Krasnaya Polyana.  The five-star Sochi Marriott Krasnaya Polyana Hotel is ideally positioned at the foothills of… Read the full press release

Red Carnation Hotels acquires the Irish hotel Lisloughrey Lodge, County Mayo

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Mayo, Ireland, 2014-1-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Red Carnation Hotels is delighted to announce a second Irish hotel in its growing portfolio – Lisloughrey Lodge, County Mayo. The property sits within the 350 acre estate of Ashford Castle, which was acquired by the luxury boutique hotel collection in June last year and is currently undergoing a glorious renovation programme to… Read the full press release

The Milestone Hotel named UK’s Best Hotel in TripAdvisor 12th Annual Travellers’ Choice Awards

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The Milestone is named the UK’s number one hotel in the TripAdvisor 12th Annual Travellers’ Choice Awards London, UK, 2014-1-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Milestone Hotel has led the honours in the TripAdvisor 12th Annual Travellers’ Choice Awards and has been named the UK’s Best Hotel. Further to this achievement The Milestone has also been named the number… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group announced 13 of its hotels awarded at 56th annual Forbes Travel Guide Five & Four Star Awards

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Hong Kong, 2014-1-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group attained among the highest rankings for its hotels, restaurants and spas in the 56th annual ‘Oscars’ of the hotel industry: the Forbes Travel Guide Five & Four Star Awards with a record of 13 hotels being awarded. Of particular note, the Group’s flagship property Mandarin Oriental,… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai unveiled new in-room gift shopping service in partnership with Shanghai Tang

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Hong Kong,  2014-1-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai has unveiled a pioneering new in-room gift shopping service in partnership with chic lifestyle brand, Shanghai Tang. Guests at Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai are now able to browse and purchase stylish Shanghai-inspired gifts, accessories and souvenirs from Shanghai Tang at the touch of a button –… Read the full press release