Daily Archives: February 20, 2015

qualia and Virtuoso commissioned survey reveals Australia’s luxury holiday industry to benefit from the further increase in domestic travellers

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Hamilton Island, Australia, 2015-2-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Australia’s luxury holiday industry is set to experience a new wave of demand with an increase in high net worth travellers opting to book domestic holidays. According to the inaugural Australian Luxury Travel Survey commissioned by qualia and Virtuoso, 74% of high net worth (HNW) Australian… Read the full press release

Changi Airport Group announces exciting line-up of activities in celebration of Singapore’s 50th birthday

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SINGAPORE, 2015-2-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Changi Airport Group (CAG) announced today an exciting line-up of activities, centred around the theme ‘Changi, I’m Home’, to delight Singaporeans and travellers in celebration of Singapore’s 50thbirthday (SG50). Among the highlights that will greet visitors will be a walk down memory lane – and a glimpse of the… Read the full press release

Hilton Worldwide acquires the Waldorf Astoria Orlando and Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek from a consortium including affiliates of GEM Realty Capital, Farallon Capital Management and Blackstone

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ORLANDO, Fla., 2015-2-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Worldwide has acquired the Waldorf Astoria Orlando and Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek from a consortium including affiliates of GEM Realty Capital, Farallon Capital Management and Blackstone. The closing follows an announcement last week that Hilton Worldwide signed agreements to acquire the two hotels. Opened in October 2009, the 498-room Waldorf… Read the full press release

Stagecoach invites bus and rail passengers to nominate their favourite member of staff for the 2015 Customer Service Champions Award

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• Customer Service category part of Stagecoach Group Champions Awards • Cash prizes for passengers who enter winning staff member • Awards also recognise success in safety, environment, health, innovation and community • Customer nominations can be made by visiting www.stagecoach.com or emailing champions@stagecoachgroup.com PERTH, Scotland, 2015-2-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Stagecoach Group has launched its 2015 Champions Awards… Read the full press release

The Leading Hotels of the World announces five new members to its curated collection of over 400 luxury hotels

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New York, NY, 2015-2-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd has announced five new members to its curated collection of over 400 luxury hotels, each as authentic and distinct as the location in which it is found. From the iconic The Knickerbocker Hotel on the corner of New York City’s… Read the full press release

Bombardier delivers new Global 6000 aircraft to Bombardier Business Aircraft spokesperson and Formula 1 champion Niki Lauda

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Champion race car driver and his new Global 6000 aircraft to debut worldwide tour for Bombardier Business Aircraft with appearances at Formula 1 Grand Prix stops in 2015 Montreal, 2015-2-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier delivered a new Global 6000 aircraft to Formula 1 champion, Niki Lauda, today at the aircraft manufacturer’s Global Completion Centre, in… Read the full press release

Halifax Stanfield International Airport posted record-setting year for air cargo in 2014 with 8.5% increase over 2013

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Growth Continues in 2015 with Weekly Korean Air Cargo Flights Halifax, N.S., 2015-2-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Halifax Stanfield International Airport posted a record-setting year for air cargo in 2014, with over 32,000 metric tonnes shipped, up 8.5 per cent over 2013. A big part of Halifax Stanfield’s cargo activity is fresh lobster and seafood… Read the full press release

Norwegian’s U.S. based flight attendants urge Obama Administration for the “swift approval” of the foreign air carrier permit application

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Norwegian’s U.S. based flight attendants have delivered letters to the Obama Administration urging the “swift approval” of the foreign air carrier permit application submitted by Norwegian’s affiliate, Norwegian Air International (NAI). More than 300 U.S. flight attendants work for Norwegian at their crew bases in New York City and Fort Lauderdale. Approval of the foreign… Read the full press release

XOJET reports 33% increase in EBITDA and 56% increase in new program sales in 2014

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On-Demand Private Jet Charter Company Exceeds Projections—Remains Undisputed Alternative to Fractional. 33% increase in EBITDA and a 56% increase in new program sales, with retail charter sales up 19% overall Increased number of vetted aircraft to over 1000 jets XOJET experienced particular growth in the northeast market, with flights originating or ending in the New… Read the full press release

31 destinations now available as part of the interline agreement between Toronto-based Porter Airlines and New York-based JetBlue Airways

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Connecting at Boston and Toronto hubs means new destinations for passengers TORONTO, 2015-2-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The first wave of 31 destinations are now available as part of an interline agreement between Toronto-based Porter Airlines and New York-based JetBlue Airways. Passengers can book flights directly on Porter’s website, www.flyporter.com. Porter and JetBlue announced… Read the full press release

Porter Airlines adds second weekly flight to Stephenville, NL

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TORONTO, 2015-2-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Porter Airlines is adding a second weekly flight to Stephenville, NL, this summer, as it seeks to improve travel options for southwestern and western Newfoundland. Increased service begins June 20, 2015, connecting non-stop to Halifax. “The Stephenville route was very popular last year, so this schedule enhancement will meet growing… Read the full press release

Tourism Toronto announces new records in tourism by welcoming 14.3 million overnight visitors in 2014

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TORONTO, 2015-2-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Toronto set new records in tourism by welcoming 14.3 million overnight visitors in 2014, Tourism Toronto announced today. Key drivers were a fourth consecutive year of growth in visitors from the U.S. and the highest number of overseas visitors ever in the destination. Additionally, Toronto led the country in… Read the full press release