Daily Archives: February 19, 2014

Radisson Red and Quorvus Collection, two new global hotel brands in the family of Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group

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“Lifestyle Select” Radisson Red brand provides a look at the shape of hotels to come while Quorvus Collection celebrates expertly curated luxury MINNEAPOLIS / BRUSSELS, 2014-2-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the world’s largest and most dynamic hotel groups, today announced at the Radisson® and Radisson Blu® Americas annual business conference, the company… Read the full press release

The Rezidor Hotel Group and Italian fashion house Missoni terminate licence agreement for Hotel Missoni

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BRUSSELS, Belgium / MILAN, Italy, 2014-2-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group and the Italian fashion house Missoni have mutually agreed to terminate the worldwide Master Licence Agreement for the development and operation of the brand Hotel Missoni, effective 31st December 2013. The existing properties Hotel Missoni Edinburgh and Hotel Missoni Kuwait will cease to operate… Read the full press release

Iberia Maintenance now part of Airbus network of approved service providers

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Madrid, Spain, 2014-2-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Iberia Maintenance is to provide maintenance services for components of Airbus A320s and A330s aircraft. Under a renewable agreement, the Iberia’s Maintenance Division in Madrid will inspect and repair components of the two aircraft models, covered by client support agreements with Airbus, such as FHS (Flight Hour Services). The maintenance tasks… Read the full press release

flydubai extends its reach into the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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Dubai-based carrier increases number of points in Saudi Arabia to 11 Dubai, UAE, 2014-2-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Extending its reach into the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, flydubai announces the launch of flights to Hofuf, the largest city in the Al-Ahsa governorate. The new twice-weekly service to Al-Ahsa Airport will commence on 06 February… Read the full press release

Scott McFarland exhibition presented to passengers at Toronto Pearson International Airport

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TORONTO, 2014-2-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Transitions, an exhibition featuring two large format panoramas by Scott McFarland, is presented to passengers by No. 9: Contemporary Art and the Environment, in partnership with Toronto Pearson’s Art and Exhibits Program. Curated by Cara Said, the exhibit is located in the departures level of Terminal 1 (south of Air Canada ticket… Read the full press release

New Zealand’s award-winning Huka Lodge to celebrate its 90th birthday

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Taupo, New Zealand, 2014-2-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — New Zealand’s award-winning Huka Lodge is set to celebrate its 90th birthday in style with a selection of inspirational and intimate events planned for 2014. The luxury lodge – located in the North Island region of Taupo – will celebrate achieving this momentous milestone with a selection of some of… Read the full press release

Canada: Sunshine Village Ski Resort opens the Wild West freeride zone

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Alberta, Canada, 2014-2-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sunshine Village Ski Resort opened the Wild West freeride zone today. Abundant snowfall throughout the week has provided the ideal conditions to open the extreme terrain. With 79 cm (2 ft, 7 in) of snow falling on the resort this past week coupled with a solid 178 cm (5 ft, 10 in)… Read the full press release

Oakwood Worldwide recognized Zachary Gardner of Boston as the top recipient of its 2013 “Oakwood Gives Back” associate annual giving program

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Honorees’ Charities of Choice Awarded $3,000 LOS ANGELES, 2014-2-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Oakwood Worldwide, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartments, is pleased to recognize Zachary Gardner of Boston, Mass., as the top recipient of its 2013 “Oakwood Gives Back” associate annual giving program. In recognition of Garnder’s achievement, a $1,000 donation was made in… Read the full press release

Zoo Atlanta: African lion cubs may now be seen on exhibit with both parents

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ATLANTA, 2014-2-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — African lion cubs may now be seen on exhibit with both parents WHO: The humans aren’t the only ones drawn outside by this week’s unseasonably warm weather. The spring-like temperatures are also a bonus for Zoo Atlanta’s African lions, now exploring their exhibit as a pride for the first time since the… Read the full press release

FirstGroup to operate the First Capital Connect rail franchise for further six months

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Aberdeen, Scotland, 2014-2-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — FirstGroup, the leading transport operator in the UK and North America, has signed an agreement with the Department for Transport to operate the First Capital Connect rail franchise for a further six months. As previously announced, this award means that the First Capital Connect franchise will operate beyond its current planned… Read the full press release

FirstGroup employee Richard Emslie to raise money for Muscular Dystrophy Campaign on the London Marathon in April 2014

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Aberdeen, Scotland, 2014-2-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — FirstGroup employee, Richard Emslie, has set his sights on raising money for the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign by taking on the London Marathon in April 2014. The 39 year old from Laurencekirk, who is Controller at First Shared Services the financial processing centre for FirstGroup, is aiming to raise at least £1,750… Read the full press release