Monthly Archives: September 2014

LATAM Airlines Group becomes the 1st airline group in Americas and the 2nd company in aviation industry to join the Dow Jones World Sustainability Index

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The Dow Jones Sustainability Index analyzes the economic, environmental and social performance of companies, focusing on long-term performance, and is the most important sustainability indicator worldwide. In the environmental category, LATAM Airlines Group obtained the highest performance worldwide in the industry in two of the four criteria evaluated. Santiago, 2014-9-30 — /Travel PR News/ — LATAM… Read the full press release

L’Horizon Beach Hotel & Spa in St Brelade’s Bay, Jersey, opens their brand new spa and extended health club

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JERSEY, 2014-9-30 — /Travel PR News/ — L’Horizon Beach Hotel & Spa in St Brelade’s Bay, Jersey, is delighted to announce the official opening of their brand new spa and extended health club. The inaugural event, which took place the evening of Wednesday 24th September, included a welcome speech by Martin Kelly, General Manager and… Read the full press release

Jersey’s Longueville Manor awarded 3 Rosettes and AA 5 Red Stars by the AA Guide

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JERSEY, 2014-9-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Jersey’s Longueville Manor has been recognised as an outstanding example in the hotel sector by the AA Guide. The Relais & Châteaux property has been awarded 3 Rosettes and AA 5 Red Stars. This annual award once again confirms Longueville Manor as the highest rated hotel in the… Read the full press release

Wyndham: Baymont Inn & Suites® announces the opening of its 350th hotel, 71–room property in Odessa, Texas

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Midscale brand more than triples in size PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2014-9-30 — /Travel PR News/ — As an indication of the brand’s rapid growth and increasing interest in new construction development, Baymont Inn & Suites®, part of Wyndham Hotel Group and parent company Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN), today announced the opening of its 350th hotel, a new-construction, 71–room property… Read the full press release

The Registry Collection® signs affiliation agreement with Saint Peter’s Bay in Barbados

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Parsippany, N.J., 2014-9-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Registry Collection®, the world’s largest luxury exchange program, recently signed an affiliation agreement with Saint Peter’s Bay in Barbados. Saint Peter’s Bay is a high-end property catering to luxury travelers looking for the utmost in accommodations and service with an authentic feel for the surrounding area. Members of… Read the full press release

Wyndham Hotel Group signs management agreement for the first upscale Wyndham Hotels and Resorts® property in Africa, the Wyndham Amboseli Golf Resort and Spa in Kenya

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NAIROBI, Kenya, 2014-9-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with approximately 7,540 hotels and part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), today announced the signing of a management agreement for the first upscale Wyndham Hotels and Resorts® property in Africa, the Wyndham Amboseli Golf Resort and Spa, close to the… Read the full press release

Meliá Palas Atenea renueva sus salones de reuniones para adaptarse a las demandas del segmento MICE

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Dispone de 17 salas de reuniones y banquetes, 12 de ellas con luz natural y con capacidad para acoger hasta 400 personas Sus instalaciones están equipadas con las últimas tecnologías y disponen de los más modernos adelantos audiovisuales Mallorca, España, 2014-9-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Meliá Palas Atenea el emblemático hotel del Paseo Marítimo de… Read the full press release

Bahrain Airport Company welcomed KLM Royal Dutch Airlines delegation to discuss matters of mutual benefit and future collaboration

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Muharraq, Bahrain, 2014-9-30 — /Travel PR News/ — In line with its on-going efforts to deliver service excellence and meeting the demands of airlines and passengers alike, Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) welcomed a delegation from KLM Royal Dutch Airlines at the company’s headquarter in Muharraq. Representatives from KLM Royal Dutch Airlines were received by BAC’s Chief… Read the full press release

The Pacific Asia Travel Association signs Memorandum of Understanding with the Travel Association “World Without Borders”

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BANGKOK, 2014-9-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Travel Association “World Without Borders” of the Russian Federation (World Without Borders). The agreement strengthens the links initiated by PATA’s visit to Moscow and St. Petersburg in March… Read the full press release

Lonely Planet and IATA partner to celebrate the 100th anniversary of commercial air travel by revealing Lonely Planet’s top 10 predictions for the future of world travel

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Lonely Planet Reveals the Future of Travel Lonely Planet experts reveal their top 10 predictions for the future of travel Travel to become an increasingly integrated aspect of people’s everyday lives True escapes and remote hotels to increase in popularity as stressed travellers seek an escape from work Travellers’ to favour face-to-face recommendations instead of… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines® signs agreement with Red Rock Biofuels LLC to purchase low carbon renewable jet fuel

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Company Intends to Purchase Low Carbon Renewable Jet Fuel DALLAS, TX, 2014-9-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines® (NYSE: LUV) has signed an agreement with Red Rock Biofuels LLC (RRB) to purchase low carbon renewable jet fuel, made using forest residues that will help reduce the risk of destructive wildfires in the Western United… Read the full press release

Singapore Changi Airport: The Mongolian national carrier to operate twice-weekly service between Ulaanbaatar and Singapore via Beijing

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SINGAPORE, 2014-9-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Changi Airport today celebrated the arrival of MIAT Mongolian Airlines, directly connecting Singapore to Mongolia for the first time.  The Mongolian national carrier will operate a twice-weekly service between Ulaanbaatar and Singapore, via Beijing.  The route will utilise a 174-seat Boeing 737-800 aircraft in a two-class configuration[1]. To… Read the full press release

Changi Airport Group to begin redevelopment of the open-air car park site fronting Terminal 1

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SINGAPORE, 2014-9-26 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of Changi Airport Group’s (CAG) blueprint to enhance Changi Airport’s infrastructure, the redevelopment of the open-air car park site fronting Terminal 1 (T1) will begin in the last quarter of 2014.  The car park, which presently serves T1 users, will then be closed to enable the commencement… Read the full press release

Regina Hotel Baglioni Rome announces the opening of the new Baglioni SPA by Caschera SPA

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Rome, 2014-9-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Regina Hotel Baglioni on Via Veneto, Rome, is delighted to announce that the new Baglioni SPA by Caschera SPA is now open, offering an oasis in the city for all who want to experience authentic beauty and wellbeing. The spa is a large space to rediscover harmony between mind… Read the full press release

InterContinental New York Barclay starts $175 million renovation

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Iconic luxury hotel in the heart of Manhattan to undergo extensive renovation; hotel to be restored to become the luxury hotel of choice in New York ATLANTA, 2014-9-26 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group ( IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announces that the InterContinental New York Barclay is now closed to… Read the full press release

Holiday Inn® brand launches #JourneyOnContest via Instagram as part of the brand’s Journey to Extraordinary campaign

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Campaign Also Gives Consumers The Chance To Win Free Room Nights ATLANTA, 2014-9-26 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced the launch of its Holiday Inn® brand’s #JourneyOnContest via Instagram as part of the brand’sJourney to Extraordinary campaign. If a picture is worth a thousand words,… Read the full press release

LA/Ontario International Airport’s passenger numbers up by 3.19 % from January 2014 through August 2014 vs same period last year

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Ontario, California, 2014-9-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Passenger numbers at LA/Ontario International Airport (ONT) rose 3.19 percent from January 2014 through August 2014, compared to the same period last year.  ONT airlines served 2,726,679travelers compared to 2,642,334 travelers during the same period in 2013. International traffic continues its upward climb compared to last year.  This year’s activity… Read the full press release

Forty new Automated Passport Control kiosks introduced at Los Angeles International Airport’s Tom Bradley International Terminal to expedite the entry process for international arriving passengers

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LOS ANGELES, CA, 2014-9-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Forty (40) new Automated Passport Control (APC) kiosks unveiled today at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) expedite the entry process for international arriving passengers at the airport’s Tom Bradley International Terminal. U.S. and Canadian citizens arriving from abroad, as well as travelers from the 38 Visa… Read the full press release

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) and Embraer Defense & Security unveil the first US-built A-29 Super Tucano light air support aircraft

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., 2014-9-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) and Embraer Defense & Security today presented the first United States-built A-29 Super Tucano light air support aircraft in a roll-out ceremony with  the U.S. Air Force and government officials, industry and community representatives, and news media. The aircraft, which also performs as an outstanding… Read the full press release

The Adventure Travel Trade Association teams up with National Geographic Traveler to present on the future of responsible tourism at the World Travel Market in London on November 5, 2014

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SEATTLE, 2014-9-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA;www.adventuretravel.biz) is teaming up with National Geographic Traveler to present on the future of responsible tourism at the World Travel Market (WTM) in London on Wednesday, November 5, 2014. The ATTA’s Executive Director in Europe, Chris Doyle, and Keith Bellows, Publisher & Editor-in-Chief of National… Read the full press release

TravelClick to present two free webinars on how hoteliers can maximize their return on investment on media and advertising campaigns

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NEW YORK,  2014-9-25 — /Travel PR News/ — TravelClick, global provider of innovative cloud-based solutions that enable hotels to grow revenue, will present two free webinars on October 1 to discuss how hoteliers can maximize their return on investment on media and advertising campaigns. TravelClick media experts John Hach, Senior Vice President, Global Product Management and… Read the full press release

HMSHost to open ‘Minnesota Wild’ restaurant at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport in late October

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Named for the Minnesota Wild team, new restaurant aims to be a favorite for traveling hockey fans SAINT PAUL, MN, 2014-9-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport has just given travelers a clue on the next great restaurant to open—Minnesota Wild, named for the state’s legendary National Hockey League team. Global restaurateur HMSHost will open… Read the full press release

Airport Authority Hong Kong announces the appointment of Florence Chung as Executive Director, Human Resources & Administration effective 6 October 2014

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HONG KONG, 2014-9-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) today announced that it has appointed Florence Chung as Executive Director, Human Resources & Administration, with effect from 6 October 2014. Ms Chung will be a key member of the senior management team. In her new role, Ms Chung will head the Human… Read the full press release

Wizz Air adds extra flights from Tel Aviv to Budapest and Bucharest and reinstates its Tel Aviv – Warsaw service

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Budapest, Hungary, 2014-9-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe*, today announced the addition of one weekly flight each on its services from Tel Aviv to Budapest and Bucharest and the earlier-than-planned reinstatement of its Tel Aviv – Warsaw service. The new flights are already on sale… Read the full press release

Nebraska Tourism Commission sponsors media tour for 21 journalists writing for national and regional media outlets

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LINCOLN, Neb., 2014-9-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Northeast Nebraska will step into the national spotlight September 29 – October 3, as the state plays host to a group of 21 journalists writing for national and regional media outlets. This will be the ninth media tour sponsored by the Nebraska Tourism Commission. The tours are designed… Read the full press release

flydubai to launch flights to Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar and Kilimanjaro in Tanzania in October

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Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar and Kilimanjaro join flydubai’s East African network Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2014-9-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai-based flydubai today announced the launch of flights to Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar and Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Flights to the East African country will commence in October, expanding the airline’s network in Africa to 12 destinations…. Read the full press release

flydubai now serves nine destinations in Russia with the launch of direct daily flights to Moscow

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Daily direct flights to Moscow make it nine destinations in Russia for flydubai Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2014-9-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai-based flydubai’s inaugural flight to Moscow landed today at Vnukovo International Airport and was welcomed with a traditional water cannon salute. flydubai’s delegation was headed by Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport wins lead award for best marketing of airports in the world under four million passengers at the World Routes Awards in Chicago

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Shannon, Ireland, 2014-9-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Shannon Airport is on top of the world today after landing the lead award for best marketing of airports in the world under four million passengers at the World Routes Awards in Chicago. The prestigious award sees the airport, which only gained its independence in January of last… Read the full press release

Liverpool John Lennon Airport takes part at the 20th World Route Development Forum in Chicago

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Liverpool, UK, 2014-9-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Senior Management from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) are in North America this week to meet with airlines from across the globe at the 20th World Route Development Forum, being held in Chicago. The event is an annual global gathering of the world’s top airlines and airports… Read the full press release

airberlin opens booking for its famous sightseeing flight over the North Pole

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BERLIN, Germany, 2014-9-25 — /Travel PR News/ — A sightseeing flight over the North Pole: in spring 2015 airberlin and the experts at Deutsche Polarflug are again offering this extraordinary trip. At 9 a.m. on 25 April, flight AB1111 will leave Düsseldorf for the vast expanses of the Arctic. The Airbus A330-200 belonging to airberlin’s… Read the full press release