Monthly Archives: August 2014

Shannon Airport: Tourism Ireland figures show major increase in the number of visitors to Ireland in first six months of the year

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Growth at airport over same period even surpasses national trend, with 15% passenger increase emphasising Wild Atlantic Way potential CEO welcomes Minister Donohoe’s commitment to push for further support for tourism sector Shannon, Ireland, 2014-8-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Shannon Airport has today stated that figures released by Tourism Ireland showing a major increase in the… Read the full press release

The Eastern Iowa Airport reports more passenger traffic than ever before

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Cedar Rapids, IA, 2014-8-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Thank you eastern Iowa! Since December 2013, The Eastern Iowa Airport has broken its all-time record passenger numbers month after month. July 2014 numbers came in and for the 8th straight month there has been more passenger traffic than ever before. 2014Passenger Record PreviousRecord year Previouspassenger record July 2014… Read the full press release

Oakwood Worldwide® to award six students with $15,000 total in scholarships and bursary awards through Howard F. Ruby Scholarship Program

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Howard F. Ruby Scholarship Fund Assists Six Children of Company Associates LOS ANGELES, 2014-8-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide®, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions, is pleased to award six dedicated and exemplary students with $15,000 total in scholarships and bursary awards through the Howard F. Ruby Scholarship Program. The program,… Read the full press release

Emirates SkyCargo starts daily non-stop flights to Chicago

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DUBAI, U.A.E., 2014-8-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, has boosted its capacity to America’s third largest city, Chicago, with the start of daily non-stop flights. The Dubai-Chicago non-stop service, launched last week and operated by a Boeing 777-200LR, offers nearly 120 tons of belly-hold cargo capacity a week each… Read the full press release

Historic Scotland: Edinburgh Castle reports its busiest July on record with 223,107 visitors

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Edinburgh, Scotland, 2014-8-15 — /Travel PR News/ — This year Edinburgh Castle enjoyed its busiest July on record, with 223,107 visitors heading to the site over the course of the month, up five per cent year-on-year. Operated by Historic Scotland, the castle is Scotland’s number one paid-for visitor attraction, welcoming over 1.4 million visitors in 2013. Historic… Read the full press release

VisitEngland reveals the latest results of the three-year project “Growing Tourism Locally”

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LONDON, 2014-8-15 — /Travel PR News/ — VisitEngland, the national tourist board, today reveals the latest results of the three-year project, ‘Growing Tourism Locally’, which in its second year has to date generated a total of £416 million additional tourism spend and created 7,744 additional jobs for the sector. The project, funded by £19.8m from… Read the full press release

Las Vegas marks Mexican Independence Day with world-class Latin performers and festivities

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Star-studded Performances By Luis Miguel, Alejandro Fernández, Gabriel Iglesias, Marc Anthony, Pepe Aguilar, Arturo Sandoval, Marcos Maidana, and Many More LAS VEGAS, 2014-8-15 — /Travel PR News/ — No other destination in the U.S. celebrates Mexican Independence Day quite like Las Vegas, and this year’s festivities will bring unparalleled excitement in honor of El Grito. More than… Read the full press release

VisitBritain: London’s most well-known cultural institutions join forces to promote the capital’s exceptional autumn season

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London’s most well-known cultural institutions are coming together in a new initiative to promote the capital’s exceptional autumn season, as forecasts show more than two million tourists are expected to visit a collection of blockbuster exhibitions and events taking place throughout the city*. LONDON, 2014-8-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The stellar line-up of shows and exhibitions… Read the full press release

Air Partner utilizes its expertise to help clients evacuate personnel out of troubled Iraq

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LONDON, 2014-8-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Partner, a leading provider of aviation charter services to industry, commerce and governments worldwide, has been using its expertise to help clients evacuate personnel out of troubled Iraq. Air Partner has seen multiple requests for evacuations out of Erbil, the capital of Iraq’s Kurdistan region, where rebels are just… Read the full press release

Wyndham Worldwide gives families opportunity to enjoy one last vacation of the summer #AtTheWyndham during this week’s Wyndham Championship

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PGA Tour event offers something for everyone, from fun in the sun to charitable giving reensboro, N.C., 2014-8-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN), one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, is giving families an opportunity to enjoy one last vacation of the summer #AtTheWyndham during this week’s Wyndham Championship, August 14 – 17…. Read the full press release

Dusit Thani’s Basix honored with the Tripadvisor 2014 Certificate of Excellence

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BASIX RECEIVES TRIPADVISOR’S CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE MANILA, Philippines, 2014-8-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Dusit Thani all day dining restaurant Basix recently received the Tripadvisor 2014 Certificate of Excellence. Staying true to its promise of ensuring an enlivening experience for guests no matter the journey, Dusit Thani Manila never ceases to exceed expectations. Whether guests… Read the full press release

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University’s School of Hotel and Tourism Management and Hotel ICON launch “Tomorrow’s Guestrooms Design Competition – The Room of the Future”

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HONG KONG, 2014-8-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Following the success of the first round of “Tomorrow’s Guestrooms” Competition last year, the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) announces design as the theme of the upcoming competition. The “Tomorrow’s Guestrooms Design Competition – The Room of the Future” will… Read the full press release

Olympic Valley businesses raised $75,000 since 2012 to preserve and restore Lake Tahoe and the region’s watersheds

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PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn, Squaw Valley Lodge and Squaw Valley Ski Holdings raise funds to preserve and restore Lake Tahoe and the region’s watersheds through Green Bucks dollar donation program and direct contributions Olympic Valley, Calif., 2014-8-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Olympic Valley businesses have raised $75,000 since 2012 to preserve and restore Lake Tahoe and… Read the full press release

Qantas Frequent Flyer launched its new online hub qantaspoints.com

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Sydney, Australia, 2014-8-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas Frequent Flyer today officially launched its new online hub qantaspoints.com, featuring an Online Mall stocked with premium global brands, as it continues to expand what’s on offer to its diverse member base. Qantaspoints.com reflects the growth of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program in recent years – particularly its… Read the full press release

Qantas joins the movement to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Australian Constitution

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Sydney, Australia, 2014-8-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas has joined the movement to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Australian Constitution by unveiling a new QantasLink Q400 aircraft showcasing a large RECOGNISE logo on its livery. Qantas Group Executive Olivia Wirth said Qantas was pleased be an official partner of the RECOGNISE campaign… Read the full press release

Øyvind Hasaas becomes the new CEO of Oslo Airport

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OSLO, 2014-8-14 — /Travel PR News/ — After receiving the keys to the executive office, Hasaas commented: “I’m motivated and excited to take on new tasks. Now I look forward to being involved in developing Oslo Airport together with a large pool of capable, talented people.” Hasaas was previously the CEO of REC Solar ASA. He has… Read the full press release

The Mountain Collective™ added Ski Banff-Lake Louise-Sunshine in North America to its roster of iconic mountains for the 2014-15 winter season

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Ski Banff-Lake Louise-Sunshine Joins Collective – Passholders Now Have Access to Seven Leading Destinations on One Pass for Just $389 USD Kid’s Pass prices reduced more than 55 percent – plan a family adventure now BANFF, Alberta, WHISTLER, BC, ASPEN, Colo., JACKSON HOLE, Wyo., ALTA, Utah, SNOWBIRD, Utah, SQUAW VALLEY, Calif., MAMMOTH LAKES, Calif. and SAN… Read the full press release

London Gatwick reports record 4.1 million passengers in July 2014

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• 4.1 million passengers used Gatwick in July – up by 6% year-on-year • This is a new record for monthly passenger numbers at the world’s busiest single runway airport • European traffic, particularly on business routes, performs strongly – up 10.5% • North Atlantic traffic is up 6.6% – triggered by Norwegian Air Shuttle’s… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport opens central walkway; announces plans for terminal extension to follow next year

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New central walkway now open and terminal extension to follow next year  Bristol, UK, 2014-8-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Within days of opening a £6.5m central walkway designed to ease congestion at peak travel times Bristol Airport has announced plans for an extension to its terminal building, with this latest development scheduled for completion by… Read the full press release

Ethiopian Airlines and United Airlines sign codeshare agreement

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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2014-8-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines is pleased to announce that it has entered into a codeshare agreement with United Airlines, effective 30 August 2014. Ethiopian, the biggest airline in Africa, currently flies to 82 international destinations across five continents operating a young and modern fleet, such as Boeing 787 and 777 aircraft…. Read the full press release

Pacific Asia Travel Association releases new report, The Rise of the Young Asian Traveller

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France, the United States, Australia, Japan and Italy rated highly in a groundbreaking report on the dream destinations, travel habits and attitudes of Asia’s future travellers. BANGKOK, 2014-8-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The rapid emergence of Asian economies and the accompanying boom in travel has attracted the attention of the global travel and tourism community,… Read the full press release

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company unveiled plans for its first golf resort in China when The Ritz-Carlton, Mission Hills opens in late 2015

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HONG KONG, China, 2014-8-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. has unveiled plans for its first golf resort in China when The Ritz-Carlton, Mission Hills opens in late 2015 on the tropical island of Hainan. Adding to the brand’s growing portfolio of luxury hotels and resorts in China, The Ritz-Carlton, Mission Hills will… Read the full press release

Airports Company South Africa works with the Department of Health and the South African Civil Aviation Authority to monitor Ebola

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Johannesburg, 2014-8-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Following the Ebola virus outbreak, Airports Company South Africa is working closely with the Department of Health and the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) to vigilantly monitor the situation and to ensure that the correct measures are taken to effectively protect our airports and our airport users. As part… Read the full press release

O’Hare International Airport’s air cargo volume in H1-2014 has grown by 8.5 percent compared to the same time period in 2013

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CHICAGO, 2014-8-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Through the first six months of 2014, air cargo volume at O’Hare International Airport has grown by 8.5 percent compared to the same time period in 2013. In June 2014 alone, O’Hare’s cargo tonnage increased by 11 percent over the same month in 2013. With over 738,500 tons of cargo handled… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to launch scheduled flights to Eritrea’s capital city Asmara from 4 December 2014

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Twice-weekly Flights to begin December 4 Five-Star Carrier Continues African Expansion with New Route to Asmara DOHA, Qatar, 2014-8-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways today announced a further expansion of its African operations with plans to launch scheduled flights to Eritrea’s capital city Asmara, effective 4 December 2014. The twice-weekly flights will operate from Doha… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways adds additional flights to Tehran, Islamabad and Muscat

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New Frequencies to help meet Demand to Three Popular Destinations DOHA, Qatar, 2014-8-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has announced increased frequencies to the popular cities of Tehran, Islamabad and Muscat. The additional flights, which include four for Tehran, two for Islamabad and four for Muscat per week, will commence September 1st, 3rd and 16th… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines announced its traffic in July 2014 increased 10.7 percent versus July 2013

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MIRAMAR, FL, 2014-8-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) today reported its preliminary traffic results for July 2014. Traffic (revenue passenger miles) in July 2014 increased 10.7 percent versus July 2013 on a capacity (available seat miles) increase of 10.7 percent. Load factor for July 2014 was 91.4 percent, flat compared to July… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines launched initial service to Mexico with inaugural flights over the weekend

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New Service on Southwest Airlines Offers Nonstop Options from Orange County/Santa Ana, Atlanta, and Baltimore/Washington DALLAS, 2014-8-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) launched initial service to Mexico with inaugural flights over the weekend that bring new flight options offering the value and legendary Customer Service delivered by the Employees of Southwest, the United States’… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas named Gus Tejeda as its new Director of Marketing

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Veteran hotelier returns after opening the property as Director of Sales in 1999 Las Vegas,  2014-8-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The AAA Five Diamond Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas has named Gus Tejeda as its new Director of Marketing. Gus returns to the Hotel after serving on the property’s opening team as Director of Sales in 1999. As Director of… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca appoints Olivier Thomas as the property’s General Manager

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Prime urban waterfront property marks continued expansion of Four Seasons in Morocco    Toronto, Canada, 2014-8-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Excitement continues to build around the opening of Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca with the appointment ofOlivier Thomas as the property’s General Manager.  A 20-year hospitality industry veteran, Thomas was previously Hotel Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Prague. In August, Thomas will… Read the full press release