Monthly Archives: February 2014

Cargo-XML standards: IATA released its second edition of the Cargo-XML Manual and Toolkit

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Montreal, Canada, 2014-2-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its second edition of the Cargo-XML Manual and Toolkit, providing Cargo-XML standards for the electronic exchange of information that replace traditional Cargo-IMP for the air cargo industry. The toolkit provides electronic message standards that ensure uniformity, clarity, accuracy and economy in electronic… Read the full press release

TSA Administrator John Pistole will be featured speaker at Center Stage at the GBTA Convention 2014, July 26-30 in Los Angeles

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Alexandria, VA, 2014-2-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry – today announced U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator John S. Pistole will be a featured speaker at Center Stage at the GBTA Convention 2014 to be held July 26-30 in Los Angeles, Calif…. Read the full press release

UNWTO to help Qatar implement its new tourism strategy

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Madrid, Spain, 2014-2-28 — /Travel PR News/ — UNWTO is supporting Qatar to implement its new tourism strategy through collaboration in the areas of legislation, institutional strengthening, statistics, marketing and capacity building. During an official visit to the country, where he met H.E. Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani, Prime Minister of Qatar and attended the… Read the full press release

Wizz Air announced new sponsorship of the Budapest Half Marathon in partnership with Budapest Sport Office

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Budapest, Hungary, 2014-2-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced the new title sponsorship of the Budapest Half Marathon in partnership with the Budapest Sport Office (BSI). It is the first time in 18 years that the Budapest Half Marathon has changed its name. It will… Read the full press release

Wizz Air to sponsor the Skopje Marathon in partnership with the city of Skopje

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Skopje, Macedonia, 2014-2-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced the new title sponsorship of the Skopje Marathon in partnership with the city of Skopje. It is the first time  that the Skopje Marathon has added a partner to its name. It will be held on… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport CEO Neil Pakey: Wild Atlantic Way project can be a tourism game-changer

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Shannon, Ireland, 2014-2-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chief Executive of Shannon Airport, Neil Pakey, has said that the Wild Atlantic Way project has the potential in time to deliver for Atlantic coast counties on an ongoing basis what the Gathering did for the entire nation last year. Welcoming the launch of the project today… Read the full press release

Charleston International Airport: The Transportation Security Administration opens TSA pre check application center in Charleston

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Charleston, SC, 2014-2-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today announced the official opening of an application site in Charleston for TSA Pre™, an expedited screening program that allows travelers to leave on their shoes, light outerwear and belt, keep their laptop in its case and keep 3-1-1 compliant liquids/gels bag in a… Read the full press release

South African Airways (SAA) formed partnership with the travel technology company DealBroker

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JOHANNESBURG, 2014-2-28 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways (SAA) has introduced another service for customers to enjoy sightseeing and entertainment activities at their destinations. One of the strategic objectives of Gaining Altitude, the airline’s Long-Term Turnaround Strategy (LTTS), is to provide excellent customer service. In support of the strategy the airline has formed a partnership… Read the full press release

London Gatwick launched £30 million fund to improve airport’s resilience to flooding

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Gatwick accepts all the recommendations of the McMillan Report into flood resilience, disruption and passenger welfare A £5 million programme of activity has already started to improve the airport’s resilience to flooding Up to £30 million has been made available to help implement the report findings in full Significant focus will be given to improving… Read the full press release

Canada: Sunshine Village announced the opening of the internationally recognised Delirium Dive

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BANFF, AB, Canada, 2014-2-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Home to some of the most extreme in-bounds terrain in North America, Sunshine Village has announced that the internationally recognised Delirium Dive will open today. The area is renowned for its challenging runs, 2,000 feet of vertical and 40 degree average pitch that tests the strength of even the most… Read the full press release

U.S. singer songwriter Chip Taylor arrived at Belfast International Airport for series of concerts as part of the United Airlines Belfast Nashville Songwriters Festival

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Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2014-2-27 — /Travel PR News/ —  U.S. singer songwriter Chip Taylor touched down at Belfast International Airport this morning, direct from New York City.  He is in Belfast to play a series of concerts as part of the United Airlines Belfast Nashville Songwriters Festival which starts tomorrow (Friday 28th February 2014).  Chip is… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Austin first Zero Waste hotel in Texas

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Environmental achievement credited to employees, in-room composting by guests Austin, TX, el PR News/ — 2014-2-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Just one year after setting out to become a Zero Waste hotel, Four Seasons Hotel Austin is proud to be the only hotel in Texas – and one of only a handful of businesses in the country – to… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Dublin’s ICE Bar launched new Irish art collection

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Hilary Eustace’s Looking West Art Exhibition Dublin, Ireland, 2014-2-27 — /Travel PR News/ — ICE Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Dublin has launched a new art collection showcasing the work of Irish artists that will open this weekend starting with Galway based painter Hilary Eustace and her exhibition called Looking West. “This exhibition offers our guests an opportunity to support Irish talent and engage… Read the full press release

Frontier Airlines announced six new U.S. routes plus two new destinations from Midway International Airport

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CHICAGO, 2014-2-27 — /Travel PR News/ — In celebration of its 20th anniversary this summer, Frontier Airlines has announced it is launching six new U.S. routes, including two new destinations served from Midway International Airport. Beginning in June 2014, Frontier will offer seasonal nonstop service from Midway (MDW) to both Harrisburg, PA (MDT) and Knoxville, TN (TYS). “On behalf of Mayor Rahm Emanuel, I… Read the full press release

oneworld alliance members Cathay Pacific Airways and Qatar Airways announced strategic agreement on the Hong Kong – Doha route

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Doha, QATAR, 2014-2-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific Airways and Qatar Airways, members of the oneworld alliance, today announced a strategic agreement on services operated by both airlines between Hong Kong and Doha, effective 30 March 2014. Sales will commence on 25 February 2014. The agreement between the two airlines is expected to generate a… Read the full press release

Employees at Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air earned $105 Million in 2013 Bonuses

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SEATTLE, 2014-2-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Employees at Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are receiving annual bonuses today of more than 9 percent of their annual pay, or more than five weeks’ pay for most workers. The bonus is in addition to $1,150 in 2013 monthly bonuses that most employees earned for achieving on-time and customer… Read the full press release

Singapore Changi Airport handled 4.6 million passengers in January 2014, up 6.3% YoY

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SINGAPORE, 2014-2-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Changi Airport handled 4.60 million passengers in January 2014, an increase of 6.3% on-year.  Air traffic movements grew correspondingly, with a total of 30,400 landings and take-offs recorded during the month, or 7.6% more compared to a year ago. The growth in passenger traffic was supported by a healthy… Read the full press release

Dubai International reports for record 6.4 million passengers in January 2014

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Dubai, UAE, 2014-2-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai International started the New Year with record monthly traffic, exceeding 6.4 million passengers in January. According to the traffic report issued by operator Dubai Airports today, passenger traffic reached 6,400,706 in January 2014, up 15.1 per cent from 5,559,760 recorded during the same month in 2013. The bumper… Read the full press release

Nevis’ Nisbet Plantation Beach Club honored with two more noteworthy awards by TripAdvisor and U.S. News

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NEVIS, West Indies, 2014-2-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The accolades continue to be bestowed upon the intimate Nisbet Plantation Beach Club on Nevis. Right on the heels of its honors on the Condé Nast Traveler 2014 Gold List of the World’s Best Places to Stay and Travel + Leisure T+L 500 List of the World’s Best Hotels for… Read the full press release

Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam announced exclusive partnership with luxurious French beauty brand Guerlain

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LONDON, 2014-2-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam is pleased to announce an exclusive partnership with luxurious French beauty brand Guerlain. From the moment guests step into the peaceful new spa at Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam, unforgettable experiences await with the exclusive personalised treatments created using Guerlain’s unrivalled expertise and heritage. The luxury boutique spa will be… Read the full press release

Winter 2014/15: airberlin to increase frequency of its flights to the Caribbean

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Berlin, Germany, 2014-2-27 — /Travel PR News/ — In winter 2014/15 airberlin will be increasing the frequency of its flights to the Caribbean and at the same time further expanding its tourist services from Dusseldorf and Munich. From November 2014 there will be two extra non-stop flights from Dusseldorf to Varadero in Cuba and Puerto Plata… Read the full press release

Amadeus extends partnership with the largest independent ticket wholesaler in Germany AERTiCKET

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Companies sign a multi-year agreement which now includes AERTiCKET subsidiaries globally Madrid, Spain, 2014-2-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Amadeus, a leading technology partner for the global travel industry, and AERTiCKET, the largest independent ticket wholesaler in Germany, today announce that they have extended their long standing partnership, and expanded it to AERTiCKET subsidiaries globally. The AERTiCKET… Read the full press release

World Design Capital 2014 Cape Town: 5-star Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa partners with Coffeebeans Routes to offer exclusive ‘Live Design, Transform Life’ package

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Cape Town, South Africa, 2014-2-25 — /Travel PR News/ — In honour of Cape Town being named World Design Capital (WDC) 2014, the five-star Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa has teamed up with renowned travel experience provider, Coffeebeans Routes to offer guests an exclusive ‘Live Design, Transform Life’ package that is available throughout 2014. Based on the four key themes of… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental Miami to open MO Bar + Lounge on 26 February 2014

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HONG KONG, 2014-2-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Miami is delighted to announce the opening of MO Bar + Lounge on 26 February 2014. Offering a cosmopolitan nightlife experience unique to the prestigious Brickell area of Miami, the new space will showcase the hotel’s panoramic skyline and water views. Natural woods, leathers and polished metals will create a… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong named the Official Hotel for Art Basel in Hong Kong this May

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HONG KONG, 2014-2-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong is pleased to announce that it will once again be the Official Hotel for Art Basel in Hong Kong this May. To celebrate this partnership with Art Basel, Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong will be offering guests a series of bespoke services ranging from an… Read the full press release

Travel + Leisure Magazine featured Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge in its World’s Best Hotels 2014

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Tanzania, 2014-2-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge has been featured in the World’s Best Hotels 2014- according to Travel + Leisure Magazine (T+L), published in January 2014. The annual survey carried amongst theTravel +Leisure global readership was audited and revealed the top destinations, hotels, airlines, cruise liners, spas and travel agents. Travel + Leisure is a travel magazine based… Read the full press release

Emirates SkyCargo signed five year trucking contract with Dubai-based Allied Transport LLC

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Newly awarded trucking contract marks milestone in the progress of Emirates SkyCargo’s move to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) DUBAI, U.A.E., 2014-2-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates SkyCargo is gearing up for the move of its freighter fleet to Al Maktoum Airport (DWC) by signing a trucking contract with Dubai-based Allied Transport LLC, an established land… Read the full press release

Emirates to launch daily service to Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport from 5th August 2014

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Airline adds a ninth gateway to its USA network  DUBAI, U.A.E., 2014-2-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, a global connector of people, places and economies today announced that it is launching a daily service to Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport, Terminal 5 from 5th August 2014. The service will be operated by a Boeing 777-200LR powered by… Read the full press release

Scotland: TWO of the country’s most iconic Victorian baths clubs awarded “A” listed status by Historic Scotland

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Edinburgh, Scotland, 2014-2-25 — /Travel PR News/ — TWO of the country’s most iconic Victorian baths clubs have been awarded “A” listed status by Historic Scotland. The Arlington Baths Club in Arlington Street, near Charing Cross which was founded in 1870 and The Western Baths Club in Cranworth Street, Hillhead which dates from 1876 remain treasured examples… Read the full press release

Olympic medalist Yohan Blake to promote Thomson Cruises 2014 and 2015 sailings from Montego Bay, Jamaica

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Awe inspiring stunts showcase Thomson Cruises’ new Jamaican home port Luton, UK, 2014-2-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Olympic medalist, Yohan Blake takes on world renowned freerunners in a new film from Thomson Cruises, to promote its 2014 and 2015 sailings from Montego Bay, Jamaica. The Dream Runners video sees 3RUN, who’ve worked on Hollywood blockbusters like… Read the full press release