Daily Archives: April 2, 2014

Qatar Airways to provide real time and decision-relevant information to pilots with the launch of its iPad App QLOUD

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Programme to be rolled out to all 2,500 Qatar Airways pilots by Autumn 2014 Application saves paper, reduces costs and is extremely convenient DOHA, Qatar, 2014-04-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has begun the rollout of QLOUD, an internally developed mobility application for iPads, which will provide real time and decision-relevant information to the… Read the full press release

Etihad Regional starts daily direct services between Zurich, Switzerland and Leipzig/Halle, Germany

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Lugano, Switzerland, 2014-04-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Regional today marked the start of direct daily services between Zurich, Switzerland and Leipzig/Halle, Germany. Flight F7251 touched down at Leipzig/Halle airport at 12:20pm local time and the newly branded 50-seat Saab 2000 aircraft was greeted by a traditional water cannon salute. This is Etihad Regional’s second route… Read the full press release

Emirates to open second customer contact centre in Europe with 300 seat facility in Budapest

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Emirates extends its commitment in Europe DUBAI, U.A.E., 2014-04-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has announced it will open its second customer contact centre in Europe with a 300 seat facility in Budapest this year. Supporting hundreds of local jobs, the contact centre represents a multi-million dollar investment by the airline in Hungary. Europe is… Read the full press release

TAM Airlines and US Airways complete transition to oneworld

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Biggest single expansion of world’s premier alliance since its launch 15 years ago Addition of Brazil’s leading airline consolidates oneworld’s lead in Latin America Induction of US Airways, following its merger with American Airlines, makes oneworld the leading alliance in USA Double miles and points for frequent flyers to celebrate TAM and US Airways’ recruitment First TAM aircraft… Read the full press release

Deirdre Bradford promoted to Director of Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills

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Bradford will oversee all Spa operations including managing 45 employees, introducing exclusive Spa treatments and maintaining strong relationships with guests Los Angeles, 2014-04-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Deirdre Bradford has been promoted to Director of Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. She was previously the Assistant Spa Manager, where she managed the daily operations of… Read the full press release

Kristen Thompson joins Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica as new Marketing Director

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New executive team member winner of prestigious Four Seasons President’s Club Award for top sales performance three straight years, 2011-2013 Costa Rica, 2014-04-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Kristen Thompson recently joined the executive team at Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica as the new Director of Marketing. Most recently, she was Director of Sales for Four Seasons Hotel Denver and Four Seasons Resort Vail. … Read the full press release

TravelClick North American Hospitality Review March 2014: Hotels continue to experience consistent growth in 2014

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TravelClick Hotel Data Shows Steady Outlook Across All Channels NEW YORK, 2014-04-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Hotels are continuing to experience consistent growth in 2014, according to data from the March 2014 TravelClick North American Hospitality Review (NAHR). Both the transient (individual business and leisure travelers) as well as the group segment are seeing slow… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines first ultra-low fare carrier to offer full flat-bed seats

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MIRAMAR, Fla., 2014-04-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines known for pioneering low-fare air travel options throughout the U.S., Caribbean and Latin America, is pleased to be the first ultra-low fare carrier to offer full flat-bed seats. Beginning April 1, 2025, Spirit will offer travelers the option of purchasing a full flat-bed seat in a… Read the full press release

Rita D. McClenny reappointed as president and CEO of Virginia Tourism Corporation by Governor Terry McAuliffe

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Governor Terry McAuliffe announced the reappointment of Rita D. McClenny as the president and CEO of Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) on March 21, 2014. RICHMOND, 2014-04-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Governor Terry McAuliffe announced the reappointment of Rita D. McClenny as the president and CEO of Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) on March 21, 2014. As the… Read the full press release

2nd PATAcademy-HCD to take place on June 17-20, 2014 at the PATA Engagement Hub in Bangkok, Thailand

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Committed to Human Capital Development (HCD), the 2nd PATAcademy-HCD is designed for rising stars in the travel industry who want to broaden their practical experience, engage with leading speakers and learn from their peers Bangkok, 2014-04-2 — /Travel PR News/ — “Marketing, Branding and Social Media” will be the theme of the 2nd PATAcademy-HCD. The programme… Read the full press release