Monthly Archives: May 2014

The American Association of Airport Executives to hold 86th Annual AAAE Conference and Exposition “Viva! San Antonio” from May 18 to 21, 2014

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San Antonio, TX , 2014-5-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Media Advisory: 86th Annual AAAE Conference and Exposition, “Viva! San Antonio” What:  The American Association of Airport Executives will hold the airport industry’s most significant and influential annual gathering, the 86th Annual AAAE Conference and Exposition, “Viva! San Antonio”.  The conference is hosted by the San Antonio International Airport…. Read the full press release

LondonTown.com: New seven-day wine festival London Wine Week launches

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LONDON, 2014-5-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Organised by the team behind the hugely successful London Cocktail Week, London Wine Week is a new seven-day festival that recognises the emerging vibrant wine scene in the capital. Running from 2nd till 8th June 2014, the festival coincides with the London Wine Fair and will give Londoners the… Read the full press release

Wyndham Worldwide achieves 12% energy reduction across its North American locations part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Buildings Challenge program

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PARSIPPANY, N.J.,  2014-5-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Using unique, industry-leading ideas, Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN), one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, again demonstrated its continued leadership and innovation in sustainability best practices, achieving a total 12 percent reduction of its North American locations that are part of the program since first starting the U.S…. Read the full press release

Wyndham Hotel Group launches its first national umbrella advertising campaign

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PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2014-5-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with approximately 7,500 hotels and part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), today announced its first national umbrella advertising campaign aimed at building consumer awareness of its powerhouse brands and loyalty program. The campaign, developed by MMGY and voiced by renowned… Read the full press release

Bangkok named “Foodiest City” at the “Tastiest Fast Feasts” Awards by the British culinary website Chowzter

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Bangkok, 2014-5-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Bangkok has been declared the world’s “Foodiest City” and two of its prominent restaurants have been recognised for their signature dishes, according to the “Tastiest Fast Feasts” Awards recently conferred by the British culinary website Chowzter. The Awards, which aim to uncover the most delicious fast food served by… Read the full press release

First “Isuzu Roboman U-Tapao 2014” competition to be held 24-25 May at U-Tapao-Pattaya-Rayong International Airport in Thailand

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Bangkok / Chon Buri, 2014-5-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) in collaboration with the Royal Thai Naval Air Division, the Triathlon Association of Thailand and Tri Petch Isuzu Sale Co., Ltd. is launching the very first “Isuzu Roboman U-Tapao 2014” competition, to be held from 24-25 May at U-Tapao-Pattaya-Rayong International… Read the full press release

Wyndham Hotel Group signs franchise agreement for Ramada Nairobi in Kenya

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NAIROBI, 2014-5-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with approximately 7,500 hotels and part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), today announced plans to expand into Kenya after signing a franchise agreement for Ramada Nairobi, the first Wyndham Hotel Group property in the country. Ramada Nairobi will be owned and managed by… Read the full press release

Meliá duplica su beneficio en el primer trimestre del año

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Gabriel Escarrer, Vicepresidente y CEO de Meliá Hotels International: “Los resultados ponen en valor nuestra estrategia en los últimos años y la acertada transición hacia un modelo de negocio más internacional y orientado a la gestión de hoteles de terceros. Para nuestra Compañía es una enorme satisfacción mostrar incrementos de los márgenes en todos los… Read the full press release

Wyndham Hotel Group names Paulo Pena as SVP and managing director, Latin America

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PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2014-5-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Focused on maintaining its vigorous development strategy and growing its presence in Latin America, Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with approximately 7,500 hotels and part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), today announced the appointment of Paulo Pena as senior vice president and managing director,… Read the full press release

Hyatt Hotels Corporation to open Hyatt Regency hotel in Almaty, Kazakhstan

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CHICAGO, 2014-5-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Tavros Investment Holding for a Hyatt Regency hotel in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Expected to open in 2017, Hyatt Regency Almaty will mark Hyatt’s return to Kazakhstan. “We are delighted to re-establish a Hyatt… Read the full press release

Three Palm Springs boutique hotels awarded 2014 Travelers’ Choice™ Hotels with Exceptional Service by TripAdvisor

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Palm Springs, Calif., 2014-5-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Three Palm Springs boutique hotels properties have received the 2014 Travelers’ Choice™ Hotels with Exceptional Service by TripAdvisor. Travelers rated Desert Riviera Hotel as the #1 “Top 10 Hotels for Service in the U.S.” and #8 “Top 10 Hotels for Service in the World.” In addition, Hotel California is ranked #2… Read the full press release

CVG: Frontier Airlines to start four times weekly service to Washington Dulles International Airport

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Cincinnati, OH, 2014-5-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Frontier Airlines announces its third destination from the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). The service will be offered four times a week beginning on September 8, 2014. “We are excited to offer residents in the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area nonstop service to Colorado, New… Read the full press release

Fraport Group announces April 2014 traffic figures

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Frankfurt Airport Reports Slight Increase in Passenger Volumes Despite Strike-Related Flight Cancellations – Strong Growth Recorded at Fraport’s International Group Airports Frankfurt, 2014-5-13 — /Travel PR News/ — In April 2014, Fraport AG welcomed more than 4.7 million passengers at its Frankfurt Airport (FRA) home base. This corresponds to a slight increase of 0.9 percent compared… Read the full press release

London City Airport voted one of the world’s most stunning airport landings according to PrivateFly.com poll

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London City listed as a top global airport approach alongside Nice Côte D’Azur, Rio and Gibraltar, in travel poll conducted by PrivateFly. LONDON, 2014-5-13 — /Travel PR News/ — London City Airport is one of the world’s most stunning airport landings, according to the results of a poll* conducted by the private jet booking service, PrivateFly.com…. Read the full press release

Budapest Airport reports 8.1% more passengers in April vs. same period last year

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The dynamic air traffic growth in Budapest continues: in April, Budapest Airport had 8.1% more passengers than in the same period last year. Flights are operated with better load factors, and the number of air traffic movements (take-offs and landings) also increased. Traffic was again strongest between London and Budapest. Budapest, 2014-5-13 — /Travel PR News/… Read the full press release

London Gatwick explains why expansion at Gatwick is needed in its evidence-based report to the Airports Commission

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Expansion at Gatwick will enable more people to fly to more destinations – 10 million more passengers each year will be able to travel with a second runway at Gatwick than with a third runway at Heathrow Expansion at Gatwick will generate more competition, keeping fares low, and delivering £40 billion more in economic benefits… Read the full press release

Ethiopian Aviation Academy voted the 2014 ”Airline Training Services Provider of the Year” by the African Airlines Association

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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2014-5-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines, the fastest growing and most profitable airline in Africa, is pleased to announce that Ethiopian Aviation Academy has been voted the 2014 ”Airline Training Services Provider of the Year” by the African Airlines Association (AFRAA). The Award was presented to Ethiopian Aviation Academy Managing Director, Mr. Samuel… Read the full press release

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company launches Six Word Wows digital campaign

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Paying Homage To Classic Ernest Hemingway Line; Any Great Story Can Be Told In Six Words CHEVY CHASE, Md., 2014-5-13 — /Travel PR News/ — In a new digital campaign launching today, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company L.L.C. will share eight original guest stories, each told in just six words. The unique execution will appear across multiple social… Read the full press release

Chicago Department of Aviation to host two exciting 5K events at Chicago’s airports later this year

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Chicago, Il, 2014-5-13 — /Travel PR News/ — With the running season upon us, the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) invites you to “Save the Date” for two exciting 5K events at Chicago’s airports later this year. On Sunday, September 21, 2014, the CDA and Southwest Airlines will host the second annual “Midway Fly Away 5K” at Midway International Airport, to… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to move to its new home at Hamad International Airport (HIA) on May 27, 2014

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DOHA, Qatar, 2014-5-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways will officially move to its new home at Hamad International Airport (HIA), the world’s newest state-of-the art hub, on May 27, 2014, when the world-class facility will become the new home for the national carrier of the State of Qatar. Qatar Airways, which has been operating… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways showcased its A380 first class seats and award-winning five-star service and hospitality at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM)

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DUBAI, UAE, 2014-5-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways concluded its successful participation at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM), the leading travel trade exhibition in Dubai last week. The airline participated with a large delegation from Qatar, where it showcased its recent milestones and award-winning five-star service and hospitality at the airline’s brand new exhibition stand…. Read the full press release

Alaska Air Group to buy back up to $650 million of its common stock

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Board of directors also approves quarterly dividend  SEATTLE, 2014-5-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The board of directors of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK) has approved a share repurchase program authorizing the company to buy back up to $650 million of its common stock. This share repurchase program represents approximately 10 percent of the market capitalization… Read the full press release

Bombardier Transportation to deliver INTERFLO 200 mainline solution for the Mediterranean Corridor upgrade

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BOMBARDIER INTERFLO 200 solution chosen for latest rail control upgrade in Spain Second part of ADIF’s dual gauge project awarded to Bombardier-led consortium Madrid, 2014-5-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation, as the lead in a consortium with Thales, has won the second contract to be awarded by Spain’s Administrator of Railway Infrastructure, ADIF, for… Read the full press release

Oakwood Worldwide Associate Robyn Tierney to chair 2014 Young Professionals Under 40 committee for the Worldwide ERC

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Robyn Tierney Named Young Professionals Under 40 Committee Chair LOS ANGELES, 2014-5-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartments, has announced that Robyn Tierney, account manager, will serve as 2014 chair of the Young Professionals Under 40 committee for the Worldwide ERC Worldwide ERC is the workforce mobility association… Read the full press release

Tourism Australia launches ‘There’s nothing like Australia’ campaign focusing on food and wine experiences

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Sydney, Australia, 2014-5-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Tourism Australia has unveiled the latest evolution of its global campaign – ‘There’s nothing like Australia’ – with exceptional food and wine experiences from around the country playing a starring role in an effort to convert the global appetite for Australia as a travel destination into more visits. Launched… Read the full press release

The Market in Hotel ICON named Best Buffet in Hong Kong for the third time at OpenRice Best Restaurant Awards

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Hong Kong, 2014-5-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Offering a wide range of top-quality Asian and international delicacies with freshest ingredients, The Market in Hotel ICON was chosen as the Best Buffet in an annual poll of Hong Kong diners for the third time at OpenRice Best Restaurant Awards. This year, the restaurant has also been… Read the full press release

The leader in private aviation services XOJET partners with luxury travel experience provider Butterfield & Robinson over custom luxury tours

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Two World-Class Travel Companies Form Partnership to Offer Clients Custom Luxury Tours San Francisco, 2014-5-9 — /Travel PR News/ — XOJET, Inc., a leader in private aviation services, has partnered with luxury travel experience provider Butterfield & Robinson to offer B&R clients exclusive benefits and world-class service when flying XOJET, including a dedicated B&R booking line… Read the full press release

Qantas voted best airline in Australia in the 2014 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards

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Sydney, Australia, 2014-5-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Australians have voted Qantas as the best airline in Australia in the 2014 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards. TripAdvisor is the world’s largest travel website and the awards saw thousands of Australian travellers vote for their favourite travel brands across 38 categories, ranging from cameras and sunscreen to carry-on luggage…. Read the full press release

Qantas to deploy A380 service on Sydney-Dallas/Fort Worth route

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Sydney, Australia, 2014-5-9 — /Travel PR News/ —  Qantas customers travelling on the popular Sydney-Dallas/Fort Worth route will soon be able to enjoy the world’s largest passenger aircraft on the world’s longest route, with an A380 replacing a B747 from September 2014. Qantas Group CEO Alan Joyce said the new A380 service was the result of… Read the full press release

Airport Operators Association survey: UK airports are confident of air passenger growth in 2014

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UK airports are confident of air passenger growth in 2014. LONDON, 2014-5-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Just a few weeks after the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) reported that passenger numbers in 2013 were up 3.5% to 228 million, compared to 221 million in 2012, a new survey responded to by 25 UK airports has revealed… Read the full press release