Daily Archives: February 17, 2014

Oslo Airport reports for 1 632 823 passengers in January 2014, 6.3 per cent increase compared to January 2013

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The start of 2014 has been characterised by more passengers travelling longer distances. In January, 1 632 823 passengers travelled through Oslo Airport and international flights increased significantly compared with the same month last year. Oslo, Norway, 2014-2-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — More than 1.6 million passengers is an increase of 6.3 per cent compared with January 2013…. Read the full press release

Ethiopian Airlines updates on its flight ET-702

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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2014-2-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ethiopian Airlines flight 702, on scheduled service departing from Addis Ababa on 17 February 2014 at 00:30 (local time) and scheduled to arrive in Rome at 04:40 (local time), was forced to proceed to Geneva Airport. Accordingly, the flight has landed safely at Geneva Airport and all passengers and crew… Read the full press release

Ethiopian Airlines statement on flight ET-702 of 17 February 2014

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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2014-2-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ethiopian Airlines flight ET-702 on scheduled service departing from Addis Ababa on 17 February 2014 at 00:30 (local time) scheduled to arrive in Rome at 04:40 (local time) was forced to proceed to Geneva Airport. Accordingly, the flight has landed safely at Geneva Airport. All passengers and crew are safe… Read the full press release

DreamWorks Animation CEO and Co-Founder Jeffrey Katzenberg to speak at the World Travel & Tourism Council’s Global Summit in Hainan 24-25 April 2014

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LONDON, 2014-2-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jeffrey Katzenberg, CEO and Co-Founder of DreamWorks Animation SKG, will speak at the World Travel & Tourism Council’s Global Summit, which takes place in Hainan 24-25 April 2014. Katzenberg will be interviewed by Immediate Past Chairman of WTTC, Geoffrey Kent, on Thursday 24 April. The acclaimed “Geoffrey Kent interviews” at the… Read the full press release

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) to hold its 37th PATA Travel Mart 2014, September 17-19 in Cambodia

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Responsible Travel Pavilion a major attraction for Mart sellers meeting in Phnom Penh in September Bangkok, Thailand, 2014-2-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) will hold the 37th PATA Travel Mart 2014, September 17-19 at Diamond Island Convention and Exhibition Centre, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, the “Kingdom of Wonder.” The Mart is being hosted by the… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires welcomes the return of Tulio Hochkoeppler as the new General Manager of the Hotel

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Four Seasons veteran returns to hotel, succeeding Rebeca Selley-Morales Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2014-2-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires will welcome the return of Tulio Hochkoeppler as the new General Manager of the Hotel beginning in March 2014.  The 19-year veteran of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is no stranger to the region: he was the Hotel’s Director of… Read the full press release

U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Houston Airport System introduced Automated Passport Control (APC) technology

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Arriving international travelers enjoy speedy process through kiosks HOUSTON, 2014-2-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) together with the Houston Airport System (HAS) are announcing the arrival of Automated Passport Control (APC) technology that is improving traveler facilitation and security of international travel. Twenty self-service kiosks are now operating at George Bush Intercontinental Airport… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways launched its first international Instagram contest: #destigram

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1.6 Million Frequent Flyer Miles And Two Pairs Of Business & Economy Class Trips Are Offered To The Most Talented And Lucky Entrants Contest Is Live Through 1st March At Qatarairways.com/Destigram DOHA, Qatar, 2014-2-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — DOHA, Qatar – Qatar Airways has recently launched its first international Instagram contest: “#destigram.” Visitors are encouraged to share a… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways recorded runaway success at the Singapore Airshow 2014

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Qatar Airways’ 787 Dreamliner showcased to more than 450 Visitors over four days at the Singapore Airshow 2014 DOHA, Qatar, 2014-2-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways recorded a runaway success at the Singapore Airshow 2014 where the airline was exhibiting for the first time, attracting more than 450 people over four days for an exclusive tour of… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways sponsored Qatar Total Open 2014 won by Seventh seed Simona Halep of Romania

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Halep of Romania wins title in Qatar beating Kerber of Germany Romanian Number One celebrates her 7th Career Title DOHA, Qatar, 2014-2-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Seventh seed Simona Halep of Romania has celebrated her first title of the year by clinching the Qatar Airways sponsored Qatar Total Open 2014 in straight sets against Angelique Kerber. Halep won… Read the full press release