Daily Archives: January 26, 2015

Houston Airport System: Vacation Express to start new nonstop seasonal service from Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Freeport, Grand Bahama Island

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HOUSTON, 2015-1-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Vacation Express — one of the largest tour operators in the southeast — will bring a new nonstop seasonal service from Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Freeport, Grand Bahama Island from May 24 to Aug. 2, 2015. “The continued growth in international services offered at Bush… Read the full press release

British Airways offers customers the thrill of getting a free one-way upgrade to First for a limited time

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LONDON, 2015-1-26 — /Travel PR News/ — For a limited time lucky customers flying British Airways could enjoy the thrill of getting a free one-way upgrade to First. The special offer is being given to those buying eligible return flights in the airline’s Club World cabin, from now until March 13, for travel up to… Read the full press release

British Airways poll: 63% of women said they were put off a career as a professional airline pilot as they were told it was a man’s job

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LONDON, 2015-1-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Sixty-three per cent of women said they were put off a career as a professional airline pilot when they were growing up for reasons including a lack of visible role models and being told it was a man’s job, according to a British Airways poll*. 20 per cent… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways named “Best Economy Long-Haul Experience” by world travel trends and information SKIFT

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Worldwide study by SKIFT proves the high-quality of Qatar Airways’ 5-Star aviation experience DOHA, Qatar, 2015-1-26 — /Travel PR News/ — On January 16th, Qatar Airways was named “Best Economy Long-Haul Experience” by SKIFT, a recognised leader in world travel trends and information. The study, which included all major international airlines, was a comprehensive evaluation of the… Read the full press release

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft: Horizon Air converted two of seven previously acquired Q400 NextGen aircraft options to firm orders

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Order will increase Horizon Air’s fleet to 54 Q400 aircraft; reinforcing the airline’s standing as the largest operator of Q400 turboprops worldwide TORONTO, 2015-1-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today that Seattle-based Horizon Air Industries, Inc. (“Horizon Air”) has converted two of seven previously acquired Q400NextGen aircraft options to firm orders…. Read the full press release

Caribbean Airlines announces “Double Decker” special for passengers travelling between Port of Spain and London

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PIARCO, Trinidad and Tobago, 2015-1-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Caribbean Airlines today announced a special “Double Decker” offer for passengers travelling between Port of Spain and London. With this special offer, guests who purchase one Business Class ticket will receive a second ticket free. This promotion is applicable to tickets purchased from January 20 through to January… Read the full press release

One of the most modern boutique hotels in Zalka Beirut opens, the brand new Warwick Stone 55

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The brand new Warwick Stone 55, located in Zeinoun Street, Zalka, is one of the most modern boutique hotels in the area. Beirut, Lebanon, 2015-1-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Warwick Stone 55 Hotel is a 4 * Boutique Hotel consisting of 46 spacious rooms & suites with a contemporary design, an all-day dining restaurant named… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group announces the opening of Crowne Plaza Pittsburgh West-Green Tree hotel following a $4 million renovation

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Renovated hotel offers easy access to downtown Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh International Airport   ATLANTA, 2015-1-26 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] announces the opening of the 199-room Crowne Plaza Pittsburgh West-Green Tree hotel, following a $4 million renovation by the ownership. At the closest IHG full service hotel to Pittsburgh,… Read the full press release

Autograph Collection adds new Netherlands-based hotel to its portfolio: Hotel van Oranje in Noordwijk

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Dutch Coast Seaside Property Joins Global Portfolio of Independent Hotels London, 2015-1-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Autograph Collection has added a new Netherlands-based hotel to its portfolio: Hotel van Oranje in Noordwijk. The hotel complements Autograph Collection’s continually growing portfolio of upscale and independent hotels as the collection expands across Europe and beyond. As the… Read the full press release

Edmonton International Airport announces significant developments that will bring $225 million in investment to the region and will create approximately 1000 jobs

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Significant developments at airport contribute to provincial economy Alberta, Canada, 2015-1-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Today the Edmonton International Airport (EIA) had two significant development announcements that together will bring $225 million in investment to the region and will create approximately 1000 jobs. Ivanhoé Cambridge announced immediate leasing opportunities for a new retail centre, the Outlet Collection… Read the full press release