Monthly Archives: November 2014

“Cuckoo’s Nest” at the Radisson Blu Riverside Hotel in Gothenburg, Sweden won the ”Best Hotel Bar” award at the European Hospitality Awards 2014

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“Cuckoo’s Nest” – the  restaurant, bar and meeting place at the Radisson Blu Riverside Hotel in Gothenburg,  Sweden – has won the award for ”Best Hotel Bar” in the prestigious European  Hospitality Awards 2014. This is the second time in a year that the special and  well-designed bar in Gothenburg is recognized internationally. Gothenburg, Sweden, 2014-11-12… Read the full press release

Carlson Rezidor adds new emirate to its portfolio: The Radisson Blu Hotel, Ajman City scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2016

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Brussels, Belgium, 2014-11-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Rezidor, one of the largest and most dynamic hotel groups worldwide, adds a new  emirate to its portfolio and arrives in Ajman: The Radisson Blu Hotel, Ajman  City featuring 156 rooms is scheduled to welcome its first guests in the first  quarter of 2016. “Ajman is… Read the full press release

Days Inn® hotel brand to honor those who have served our country with seven getaway giveaway

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Offers donation of up to one million Wyndham Rewards points to Hotels for Heroes PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2014-11-12 — /Travel PR News/ — This November, the Days Inn® hotel brand is launching two promotions designed to honor those who have served our country, giving away seven getaways to deserving veterans—including active service members—while also donating up to one million… Read the full press release

Armed Forces Vacation Club® celebrates Veterans Day with $50 off select week-long resort stays through Nov. 28, 2014

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PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2014-11-12 — /Travel PR News/ — In celebration of Veterans Day, Armed Forces Vacation Club® is offering $50 off select week-long resort stays‡ now through Nov. 28, 2014. Customers can search www.AFVClub.com  and enter code THANKYOU during check out to receive this special discount. The deal applies to most resorts within the club’s worldwide destinations,… Read the full press release

Wyndham Hotel Group expands TRYP by Wyndham® brand in New York City with the signing of franchise agreement for a 334-room hotel in Manhattan’s Times Square

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PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2014-11-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with approximately 7,590 hotels and part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), announced the expansion of its select-service TRYP by Wyndham® brand in New York City with the signing of a franchise agreement for a 334-room hotel in Manhattan’s Times… Read the full press release

Whistler Blackcomb: Free Bus Fare Between Whistler Blackcomb Staff Housing At The Top Of Glacier Drive And Whistler Village When Excalibur Gondola Not Running

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WHISTLER, BC, 2014-11-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Whistler Blackcomb has partnered with the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW), Gibbons Life, Moe Joe’s Nightclub and the Fairmont Chateau Whistler to launch a pilot project funding free rides on the #7 Staff Housing Whistler Transit Bus Route from 9:03 p.m. to 2:33 a.m. and from 5:40 a.m. to… Read the full press release

Norwegian carried out its first ever flight with biofuel

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Fornebu, Norway, 2014-11-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (Nov 11, 2014), Norwegian is proud to carry out its first ever flight with biofuel. Norwegian’s flight DY631 from Bergen to Oslo took off this afternoon with almost 50 percent biofuel; a flight that emits over 40 percent less than an average flight with regular fuel. Norway’s… Read the full press release

Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA successfully completed new secured bond issue of NOK 225 million with maturity date in November 2017

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Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA has successfully completed a new secured bond issue of NOK 225 million with maturity date in November 2017. Fornebu, Norway, 2014-11-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The settlement date for the loan is expected to be 21st November. The net proceeds from the new bond issue will be used to finance incurred… Read the full press release

La industria hotelera europea reconoce a Gabriel Escarrer, de Meliá Hotels International, como CEO del año en los European Hospitality Awards 2014

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Mallorca, España, 2014-11-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Meliá Hotels International, la hotelera líder en España, ha recibido un nuevo reconocimiento por parte de la industria hotelera europea, ganando el premio CEO del Año y Mejor Apertura de Nueva Construcción en los European Hospitality Awards 2014. Desde su nombramiento, Gabriel Escarrer Jaume ha liderado un intensivo… Read the full press release

Lufthansa extended its partnership with the German Football Association (DFB) until 2018

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Frankfurt, Germany, 2014-11-12 — /Travel PR News/ — As the “airline for sport”, Lufthansa is continuing its involvement in football and has extended its partnership with the German Football Association (DFB) until 2018. Lufthansa will thus remain an official partner of the German Football Association. The corresponding agreement was signed in Frankfurt today by Wolfgang… Read the full press release

Hyatt acquires full ownership of the 491-room Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa in Austin/Bastrop Texas for approximately $143 million

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CHICAGO, 2014-11-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) today announced that a Hyatt affiliate has acquired its partners’ 92 percent interest in the 491-room Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa in Austin/Bastrop, Texas, for approximately $143 million. The Company also assumed approximately $65 million of property-level debt. The total price, inclusive of debt,… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport: Air France expands the seat capacity on its Paris-Budapest flight by 60,000 seats during the 2015 summer schedule

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Air France will expand the seat capacity on its Paris-Budapest flight by no less than 60 000 seats during the 2015 summer schedule. The French carrier will operate the new flights with 131-seater Airbus A318 aircraft. The new service departing from Budapest during the early evening hours offers excellent connections via Paris to numerous destinations… Read the full press release

UK’s largest airline easyJet celebrated 19 years of making travel easy and affordable

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Happy Birthday easyJet LONDON, 2014-11-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (10 Nov 2014) easyJet, the UK’s largest airline, celebrates 19 years of making travel easy and affordable. On this day in 1995 the inaugural easyJet flight, carrying 120 excited passengers, departed from London Luton for Glasgow Airport with the strap line ‘making flying as… Read the full press release

The Chicago Department of Aviation to host Open House for material suppliers for its Residential Sound Insulation Program on November 12, 2014

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CHICAGO, 2014-11-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation(CDA) will host an Open House for material suppliers – General Contractors, Door Manufacturers and Millwork Fabricators – interested in participating in its Residential Sound Insulation Program (RSIP). The event will be held on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.at the CDA… Read the full press release

Hamad International Airport unveils its latest state-of-the-art facilities, The Airport Hotel and Vitality Spa

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The 100-room hotel provides passengers with exceptional facilities where they can relax between flights or enjoy short-term stopovers in Doha Doha, Qatar, 2014-11-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Hamad International Airport (HIA) has officially unveiled two of its latest state-of-the-art facilities, The Airport Hotel and Vitality Spa. Located in the south node of the airport, the 100-room… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to use INTERPOL’s I-Checkit system to screen the passports of its passengers to prevent use of stolen passports to cross borders

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Agreement underlines need to prevent use of stolen passports to cross borders Doha, Qatar, 2014-11-11 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of efforts to enhance international travel security, Qatar Airways has signed an agreement with INTERPOL to use the world police body’s I-Checkit system to screen the passports of its passengers against INTERPOL’s Stolen and Lost… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines partners with premiere winter resorts to launch ‘Ski the West’ program that includes travel discounts and free skiing

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SEATTLE, 2014-11-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Skiers, snowboarders, and those looking for a winter getaway can rejoice. Alaska Airlines is partnering with select top resorts in the Western United States and Canada to offer great deals on airfare, lift tickets and equipment rentals. With Alaska Airlines’ “Ski the West” promotion travelers can earn a roundtrip to… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines® plans to provide daily nonstop service to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico from Orange County/Santa Ana, California beginning June 7, 2015

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Service to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, from Orange County/Santa Ana, California, Beginning June 7, 2015, pending government approvals DALLAS, 2014-11-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines® (NYSE: LUV) today filed its application with the U.S. Department of Transportation to provide daily, nonstop service between John Wayne Airport, Orange County (SNA) and Lic. Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines® recognized as one of the Top 100 Military Friendly Employers® by Victory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs and Military Spouse

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Company Ranks for Sixth Consecutive Year on G.I. Jobs List DALLAS, 2014-11-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines® (NYSE: LUV) announced today that it has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Military Friendly Employers® by Victory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs and Military Spouse. The airline placed 33rd on the list, up from its… Read the full press release

TripAdvisor, PATA and E-Tourism Frontiers launch initiative to improve the way destinations use digital tools and content created by travellers known as DATA

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BANGKOK, 2014-11-11 — /Travel PR News/ — TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site*, in partnership with the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and E-Tourism Frontiers announced today the launch of a new initiative to improve the way destinations use digital tools and content created by travellers. Known as DATA (Destination Academy with TripAdvisor), these regional events… Read the full press release

Queenstown Airport Corporation named AECOM Major Airport of the Year at the 2014 New Zealand Airports conference in Auckland

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Queenstown, New Zealand, 2014-11-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Queenstown Airport Corporation (QAC) Chief Executive Scott Paterson says his team is “absolutely thrilled” after being named AECOM Major Airport of the Year last night at the 2014 New Zealand Airports conference in Auckland. The accolade recognises Queenstown Airport’s major achievement in winning approval from New… Read the full press release

Enterprise Holdings extends its Veterans Day celebration throughout the month of November

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Charitable Activities, November Car Sales Promotion Underpin the Company’s Longstanding Military Support ST. LOUIS, 2014-11-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Enterprise Holdings, which owns and operates the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo Rent A Car and National Car Rental brands, is extending its Veterans Day celebration throughout the month of November. To show its support, Enterprise Holdings is… Read the full press release

Enterprise Rent-A-Car launched its annual Plus Your Points promotion for all Enterprise Plus loyalty members

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New Ways to Earn Make it Easier than Ever for Enterprise Plus Loyalty Members to Get Free Rental Days ST. LOUIS, 2014-11-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Enterprise Rent-A-Car has launched its annual Plus Your Points promotion for all Enterprise Plus loyalty members. From today through Feb. 27, 2015, Enterprise Plus members who register for the promotion… Read the full press release

Marriott International’s EVP & Chief HR Officer David Rodriguez inducted into the National Academy of Human Resources (NAHR) Fellows Class of 2014

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Bethesda, Md., 2014-11-10 — /Travel PR News/ — David Rodriguez, Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer, Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR), was inducted into the National Academy of Human Resources (NAHR) Fellows Class of 2014. Dr. Rodriguez and 2 other fellows were selected by their peers for contributions to their organizations, communities and the… Read the full press release

VisitEngland to promote England as leading destination for accessible tourism following successful bid for funding from the European Commission

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LONDON, 2014-11-7 — /Travel PR News/ — At the start of World Travel Market today, VisitEngland announces plans for a national drive to promote England as a leading destination for accessible tourism, following a successful bid for funding from the European Commission. The announcement comes as new research by VisitEngland shows the overnight accessible tourism market… Read the full press release

VisitEngland welcomes additional £10m from the Government’s Regional Growth Fund for the development of tourism in the North

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LONDON, 2014-11-7 — /Travel PR News/ — VisitEngland’s Chief Executive James Berresford said: “We welcome this additional £10million from the Government’s Regional Growth Fund (RGF) for the development of a new strategy for tourism in the North. This commitment from Government clearly demonstrates that tourism is being increasingly recognised as a key driver of the economy which… Read the full press release

Chicago Department of Aviation celebrated the opening of new art installation called “City Windows” at O’Hare International Airport

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CHICAGO, 2014-11-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (November 5, 2014), the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) celebrated the opening of a new art installation called “City Windows” at O’Hare International Airport. The piece was created by artist Qiao Xiaoguang, Director of the Chinese Intangible Cultural Heritage Research Center at the Central Academy for Fine Arts… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways further expands its fleet with the delivery of two Boeing 787 Dreamliners and one Boeing 777 in one day

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Two new Boeing 787 Dreamliners and a Boeing 777 touchdown at Hamad International Airport on the same day DOHA, Qatar, 2014-11-7 — /Travel PR News/ — For the first time in its history, Qatar Airways took delivery of three new aircraft in one day last week as two Boeing 787 Dreamliners and one Boeing 777 joined its… Read the full press release

Educate A Child receives 2.4 million Qatari Riyal donation as part of the Qatar Airways partnership

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Doha, Qatar, 2014-11-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Educate A Child, a global programme of the Education Above All Foundation, receives a 2.4 million Qatari Riyal donation as part of the Qatar Airways partnership. The funds will go towards benefitting children in co-funded education programmes in more than 30 countries worldwide, driving toward EAC’s vision of a… Read the full press release