Daily Archives: January 15, 2015

UN General Assembly adopted resolution recognizing the contribution of sustainable tourism to poverty eradication, community development and the protection of biodiversity

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A milestone resolution recognizing the contribution of sustainable tourism to poverty eradication, community development and the protection of biodiversity has been adopted by consensus by the United Nations General Assembly. New York/Madrid, 2015-1-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Emphasizing the need to optimize the economic, social, cultural and environmental benefits stemming from sustainable tourism, particularly in… Read the full press release

PATA and Chengdu Culture & Tourism Development Group co-hosted the 2014 PATA Hub City Forum: Chengdu at the Sichuan Jinjiang Hotel in Chengdu, China

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BANGKOK, 2015-1-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and Chengdu Culture & Tourism Development Group are pleased to have co-hosted the 2014 PATA Hub City Forum: Chengdu at the Sichuan Jinjiang Hotel in Chengdu, China on December 22, 2014. The purpose of the forum was to analyse current international travel trends,… Read the full press release

Ultra low cost airline Volaris now with 18 destinations to the US

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• Introducing new Guadalajara – Houston service, Volaris now totals 18 destinations to the US Mexico City, 2015-1-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Volaris (NYSE: VLRS and BMV: VOLAR) the ultra low cost airline operating the most extensive domestic route network servicing the US and Mexico markets, announced today the launch of new international service connecting… Read the full press release

IATA: five airlines successfully completed stages of the IATA Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) program

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Geneva, 2015-1-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that five airlines have recently successfully completed stages of the IATA Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) program. IEnvA is an innovative, voluntary, two-stage evaluation process designed to drive airline environmental performance improvements through independent assessment. Finnair and South African Airways have completed the IEnvA Stage… Read the full press release

Houston Airport System: Volaris to start nonstop service between Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport and Guadalajara International Airport from March 2015

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HOUSTON, 2015-1-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Volaris added to its expanding route network connecting Mexico and the United States today, when it announced nonstop service between Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) will begin in March 2015. Tickets went on sale immediately for the route, which will originate out of Guadalajara… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to launch of new direct flights from Doha to Sofia, Bulgaria from March 2015

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New direct flights to Sofia to be launched from Doha from March Flight frequencies to Ankara set to increase to a six weekly service and Zagreb to a five weekly direct service DOHA, Qatar, 2015-1-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is continuing its 2015 expansion programme across Europe with the launch of new direct… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Cargo will launch twice weekly Airbus 330 freighter services to Basel, Switzerland on 28 January 2015

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Swiss city of Basel is Qatar Airways Cargo’s first new freighter destination for 2015 “Pharma Express” route to connect the pharmaceutical hubs of Brussels and Basel to the expanding Qatar Airways’ network DOHA, Qatar, 2015-1-15 — /Travel PR News/ — For its first new freighter service of 2015, Qatar Airways Cargo will launch twice weekly Airbus… Read the full press release

The Alaska Airlines Foundation donates $30,000 in grants to three Hawaii non-profits to benefit Hawaii’s youth and educational programs

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HONOLULU, 2015-1-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Alaska Airlines Foundation gave $30,000 in grants to three Hawaii non-profits whose efforts benefit Hawaii’s youth and educational programs and services. The grants represent the first time the Alaska Airlines Foundation has awarded funds to public charities in the state of Hawaii. Grants were made to the following… Read the full press release

Baglioni Hotel London announced the full renovation of its urban SPA designed by the Milanese Architects Rebosio+Spagnulo

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LONDON, 2015-1-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Baglioni Hotel London is pleased to announce the full renovation of its urban SPA. Designed by the Milanese Architects Rebosio+Spagnulo, Baglioni SPA is the ideal place to relax body and mind and restore well-being for a fully personalized experience. The spa is an exclusive location where warming light, fragrance… Read the full press release

Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation won GOOD DESIGN Award for its BOMBARDIER INNOVIA Monorail 300 system

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GOOD DESIGN Awards recognize innovative and cutting-edge designs INNOVIA Monorail 300 system offers iconic aesthetics, mass transit capacity and fast-to-build infrastructure BERLIN, 2015-1-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation has won a GOOD DESIGNTM Award for its BOMBARDIER INNOVIA Monorail 300 system. This driverless transit system is designed on the principles… Read the full press release