Monthly Archives: December 2014

Multigenerational travel is poised for rapid and sustained growth according to Preferred Hotel Group survey

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Ushering in a new era of multigenerational travel, Preferred Hotel Group releases new study identifying the evolving profile of one of leisure travel’s fastest growing segments CHICAGO, 2014-12-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Fueled by grandparents’ wallets and grandchildren’s sense of wanderlust (with an unexpected assist from Facebook), multigenerational travel is poised for rapid and sustained… Read the full press release

Cape Town Tourism delighted that Cape Town has been voted the best destination in the world for a city break in the Telegraph Travel Awards 2014

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Cape Town, South Africa, 2014-12-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Cape Town Tourism is delighted by the news that Cape Town has been voted the best destination in the world for a city break in the Telegraph Travel Awards 2014. Says Cape Town Tourism CEO, Enver Duminy: “This is the third consecutive year that Cape… Read the full press release

Qantas to begin direct flights from Brisbane to Tokyo’s Narita Airport from August next year

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SYDNEY, Australia, 2014-12-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas will begin direct flights from Brisbane to Tokyo’s Narita Airport from August next year as part of the airline’s expansion of services into Japan. This new direct service will operate four times a week and complement a new direct daily Sydney-Haneda service.* Qantas will also fly… Read the full press release

Preferred Hotel Group welcomes The South Beach into membership of its Preferred Hotels & Resorts brand

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New-Build Luxury Hotel Scheduled to Open in 2015 as a Member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts Singapore, 2014-12-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotel Group is proud to welcome The South Beach – one of Asia’s most highly anticipated new openings – into membership of its Preferred Hotels & Resorts brand. This addition increases the company’s… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group and Operadora MEXAA announce the opening of the Staybridge Suites® Puebla hotel, Mexico

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New Staybridge Suites hotel to open after a $12 million investment by ownership Puebla, Mexico, 2014-12-9 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, and Operadora MEXAA, announce the groundbreaking of the Staybridge Suites® Puebla hotel. Currently undergoing construction, the hotel is expected to open by Fall 2015. There are… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts won five awards at the 21st World Travel Awards Grand Finals including the title of World’s Leading Hotel Brand

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Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, 2014-12-9 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, part of one of the world’s leading hotel companies InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), claimed five awards at the 21st World Travel Awards Grand Finals, including the coveted title of World’s Leading Hotel Brand, an accolade the brand has held for six consecutive years… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group announces their latest signing in Singapore with the OUE Group for a new 243-room extension to Crowne Plaza Changi Airport

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SINGAPORE, 2014-12-9 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) today announces their latest signing in Singapore with the OUE Group, a leading diversified real estate owner, developer and operator, for a new 243-room extension to Crowne Plaza Changi Airport. The management agreement increases the business hotel’s room count by more than 75 percent… Read the full press release

InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts to partner with Norland College – premier provider of the highest quality nannies, Norland Nannies

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LONDON, 2014-12-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Intercontinental® Hotels Group (IHG) today announces the first collaboration between a global hotel brand and a premier provider of early years training. For the next two years, InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts will partner with Norland College – a name recognised all over the world as the mark of the… Read the full press release

Constellation Hotels France Grand SA to acquire InterContinental Paris – Le Grand for $406 million

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LONDON, 2014-12-9 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] today announces that it has accepted the offer from Constellation Hotels France Grand SA, an affiliate of Constellation Hotels Holding Limited, to acquire InterContinental Paris – Le Grand for €330 million ($406 million1).  The terms of the transaction are unchanged from… Read the full press release

Arik Air won four awards at the 11th Security Watch Africa Awards, Lecture and Exhibition in Dubai

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Ikeja, Nigeria, 2014-12-8 — /Travel PR News/ — The profile of Arik Air, West and Central Africa’s largest carrier, continues to soar as the airline won four awards at the 11th Security Watch Africa Awards, Lecture and Exhibition held in Dubai, United Arabs Emirates on Thursday, November 27, 2014. One after the other, the executives of the… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental now with 11 restaurants with 16 Michelin stars, more than any other hotel group in the world

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Hong Kong, 2014-12-8 — /Travel PR News/ —  Mandarin Oriental hotels have long been renowned for their excellence and innovation in food and beverage, and the Group’s passion for creating memorable dining experiences has once again been recognised, with ten restaurants being honoured in the 2015 Michelin Guides, bringing the current total number of restaurants in… Read the full press release

Amadeus to integrate Worldpay’s extensive payment services into the Amadeus Payment Platform (APP)

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Amadeus’ travel customers to accept more payment types from travellers in more countries and in more currencies Madrid, Spain and London, UK, 2014-12-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Amadeus and Worldpay, a global leader in payment processing, risk management and alternative payments, announce at the 8th annual Airline & Travel Payments Summit (ATPS) event, a global agreement… Read the full press release

Travelport announced the appointment of Matt Minetola as its new Chief Information Officer

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Langley, UK, 2014-12-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport (TVPT), a leading Travel Commerce Platform providing distribution, technology, payment and other solutions for the $7 trillion global travel and tourism industry, announced today the appointment of Matt Minetola as its new Chief Information Officer. Minetola, who takes on responsibility for leading Travelport’s Technology organization with immediate… Read the full press release

U.S. Travel Association’s senior VP for research and economics David Huether: Travel continues to be a major force in overall export growth for the economy

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WASHINGTON, 2014-12-8 — /Travel PR News/ — David Huether, senior vice president for research and economics at the U.S. Travel Association, provides analysis on today’s U.S. employment and exports numbers: “The Labor Department announced today that the U.S. economy added 321,000 jobs in November–the highest monthly increase since early 2012 – with widespread gains in all sectors, while… Read the full press release

Finnair: In 2013 Helsinki Airport was the fourth cheapest major airport in Europe

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Helsinki, Finland, 2014-12-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Customers benefit from the airlines’ global price wars: the cheapest tickets are just a Web search away. The airlines and airports, however, are worse off, as low prices and tough competition for market share eat into their profits. ‘Average flight-ticket prices have been dropping in recent years, resulting in… Read the full press release

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company becomes the first Founding Partner of IMPACT 2030: The Global Initiative for the Advancement of Corporate Volunteering

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To be introduced at the United Nations on “International Volunteer Day” Friday, December 5. Chevy Chase, Md., 2014-12-8 — /Travel PR News/ — The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has become the first Founding Partner of IMPACT 2030: The Global Initiative for the Advancement of Corporate Volunteering. IMPACT 2030 will be introduced at the United Nations on Friday, December… Read the full press release

Residence Inn by Marriott rolls out collaborative reading app for iPhones and iPads to allow kids and their parents, grandparents and other loved ones read stories remotely

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Partnership with Cricket Media’s Story Bug enables parents to read a bedtime story with their children across the miles Bethesda, Md., 2014-12-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Geographic distance no longer means having to compromise sacred bedtime rituals with your children. Launching today, Residence Inn by Marriott announces a partnership with Story Bug by Cricket Media, a… Read the full press release

Marriott International, Inc. opens the AC Hotel New Orleans Bourbon celebrating the official entrée of AC Hotels by Marriott into North America

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Boutique hotel brand celebrates U.S. debut in historic Cotton Exchange building in New Orleans New Orleans, Louisiana, 2014-12-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) announced today the opening of the AC Hotel New Orleans Bourbon, celebrating the official entrée of AC Hotels by Marriott into North America.  Originally founded in 1998 by renowned Spanish hotelier… Read the full press release

Jon Fisher joined Hilton at The Ageas Bowl as its new director of sales

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SOUTHAMPTON, U.K.,  2014-12-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Jon Fisher has joined Hilton at The Ageas Bowl as its new director of sales, marking the start of Hilton’s recruitment drive in the lead up to the new hotel’s grand opening in May 2015. The four-star hotel is based at the home of Hampshire cricket, The Ageas Bowl, and… Read the full press release

Tourism Australia’s annual Corroboree Greater China event to be held on Hamilton Island from 12 to 15 May 2015

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SYDNEY, Australia, 2014-12-5 — /Travel PR News/ — More than 200 leading travel agents from China, Hong Kong and Taiwan – all ‘Aussie Specialists’ with experience in selling Australian holidays – will visit the Whitsundays next year as part of Tourism Australia’s annual Corroboree Greater China event. The event will be hosted on Hamilton Island… Read the full press release

PATA announces line up of international speakers for the upcoming PATA Adventure Travel and Responsible Tourism Conference and Mart 2015 in Thimphu, Bhutan, February 4-6, 2015

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BANGKOK, 2014-12-5 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to be bringing together a dynamic line up of international speakers for the upcoming PATA Adventure Travel and Responsible Tourism Conference and Mart 2015 (AT&RTCM 2015) in Thimphu, Bhutan on February 4-6, 2015. The event will bring together both public and… Read the full press release

The Cedar Rapids Airport Commission names Martin Lenss as the new Airport Director at The Eastern Iowa Airport

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Cedar Rapids, IA, 2014-12-5 — /Travel PR News/ — The Cedar Rapids Airport Commission has named Martin Lenss as the new Airport Director at The Eastern Iowa Airport. Mr. Lenss comes to The Eastern Iowa Airport from his most recent post as Executive Director for the Rochester Airport Company (RST) in Rochester Minnesota. Prior to Rochester, Mr…. Read the full press release

Ontario International Airport will host its annual “Holiday Heroes” celebration for approximately 100 young students on December 8

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Ontario, CA, 2014-12-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Ontario International Airport will host its annual “Holiday Heroes” celebration for approximately 100 young students on December 8 WHAT:            Ontario International Airport (ONT) will host its annual “Holiday Heroes” celebration for approximately 100 young students. The students, from theOntario/Montclair YMCA,will be treated to a special holiday feast donated… Read the full press release

Christchurch Airport: Fiji Airways starts permanent second service each week between Christchurch and Nadi

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Christcurch, New Zealand, 2014-12-5 — /Travel PR News/ — More than fifty-three-thousand South Islanders can’t be wrong … and even more will soon holiday in Fiji, thanks to extra flights just announced for Christchurch Airport. Fiji Airways will begin a permanent second service each week between Christchurch and Nadi in time for winter holidays in the… Read the full press release

Emirates to showcase its Airbus 319 aircraft at Middle East Business Aviation Business Aviation 2014 (MEBA) in Dubai next week

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DUBAI, U.A.E., 2014-12-5 — /Travel PR News/ — After more than a year of operation, Emirates Executive, the luxury private jet arm of Emirates airline, has flown more than 450 hours to destinations in Europe, Africa, Far East and Middle East. Emirates will be showcasing its Airbus 319 aircraft at Middle East Business Aviation Business Aviation… Read the full press release

Emirates Skywards and S7 Airlines announce frequent flyer partnership

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Emirates Skywards and S7 to offer their frequent fliers new reward opportunities Dubai, UAE; Moscow, Russia, 2014-12-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates Skywards and S7 Airlines, member of oneworld® global airline alliance today announce a frequent flyer partnership that allows members of both airlines’ frequent flyer programs to earn and redeem miles for travel across… Read the full press release

Emirates to give rugby fans attending Rugby World Cup 2015 a weekend to remember

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Exciting activities await, including a chance to win a trip to Rugby world Cup 2015 DUBAI, U.A.E., 2014-12-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, title sponsor of the Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens, will offer a weekend to remember for all rugby aficionados attending the tournament with a series of fun activity initiatives to engage and… Read the full press release

Etihad Airways wins Best First Class and Best Long Haul Airline Middle-East and Africa categories in the AirlineRatings.com 2015 Airline Excellence Awards

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ABU DHABI, 2014-12-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has won the coveted Best First Class and Best Long Haul Airline Middle-East and Africa categories in the AirlineRatings.com 2015 Airline Excellence Awards. The airline was also ranked in second position in the world’s top 10. AirlineRatings.com, the… Read the full press release

Etihad Airways and airberlin celebrated the launch of the German carrier’s new service from Stuttgart to Abu Dhabi

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ABU DHABI, 2014-12-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways and partner airberlin celebrated the launch of the German carrier’s new service from Stuttgart to Abu Dhabi last night, with the inaugural flight receiving a traditional water canon salute on arrival at Abu Dhabi International Airport. The daily service is airberlin’s first long-haul route from Stuttgart,… Read the full press release

airberlin: topbonus members can donate their miles to worthwhile aid projects

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BERLIN, Germany, 2014-12-4 — /Travel PR News/ — From today (3 December 2014) until the end of the year, topbonus members can donate their miles to worthwhile aid projects with the support of the “Menschen für Menschen” Foundation (‘People for People’), Karlheinz Böhm’s Ethiopia Aid programme, and the Regine Sixt “Drying little tears” Children’s Aid… Read the full press release