Monthly Archives: April 2015

Hong Kong International Airport sets new monthly record of 34,310 flight movements in March, growing by 5.7% compared to the same month last year

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HONG KONG, 2015-4-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) set a new monthly record of 34,310 flight movements in March, growing by 5.7% compared to the same month last year. Monthly passengers also climbed significantly by 11.4% year-on-year to 5.74 million, while cargo volume recorded a drop of 8.2% to 364,000… Read the full press release

Auckland Airport: Air New Zealand to operate to five flights per week between Auckland and Houston, commencing in mid-December

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Air New Zealand has announced today that it will begin flying direct to Houston, Texas from December this year. AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 2015-4-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The new Air New Zealand service will see a Boeing 777-200ER aircraft operate up to five flights per week between Auckland and Houston, commencing in mid-December. Norris… Read the full press release

Liverpool John Lennon Airport: Thomson and First Choice to operate route to Palma, Majorca from Liverpool for summer 2016

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LIVERPOOL, UK, 2015-4-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Thomson and First Choice are pleased to announce that in summer 2016 they will introduce a brand new Thomson Airways route to Palma, Majorca from Liverpool John Lennon Airport offering Thomson Cruises holidays to customers from the North West. The move to introduce the route is part… Read the full press release

Emirates announces historic $9.2 billion deal with Rolls-Royce for Trent 900 engines and a long-term TotalCare package

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Largest ever deal for Rolls-Royce – Trent 900 Engines and TotalCare package One of the largest ever export orders for a UK based company Deal marks Emirates’ ongoing investment in UK and Europe Significant investment in high value manufacturing and supply chain jobs throughout the UK and Europe London, UK, 2015-4-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates,… Read the full press release

Emirates increases its capacity to London Gatwick Airport with the introduction of second daily A380 service

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DUBAI, U.A.E., 2015-4-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, a global connector of people, places and economies, has launched a second daily A380 service to London Gatwick Airport. Due to passenger demand, Emirates has taken the decision to immediately upgrade its EK15/16 route that was previously operated by a Boeing 777. The A380 will add a… Read the full press release

Pupils from Glaitness Primary School in Orkney become junior guides at Bishop’s and Earl’s Palaces as part of Historic Scotland’s Junior Tour Guide scheme

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Pupils from Glaitness Primary School in Orkney stepped back in time this week to become junior guides at Bishop’s and Earl’s Palaces. EDINBURGH, 2015-4-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The Primary Six class have been training for the past few months to provide guided tours for visiting pupils from all over Scotland as part of… Read the full press release

Historic Scotland: 2015 Scottish Heritage Angel Awards now open for entries

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Volunteer groups and individuals from across Scotland are being urged to enter the 2015 Scottish Heritage Angel Awards. EDINBURGH, 2015-4-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The Scottish Heritage Angel Awards, which acknowledge and celebrate the valuable contributions made to Scotland’s historic environment by volunteers or ‘Heritage Angels’, are now inviting entries. Community groups and individuals,… Read the full press release

Five-star hotel Longueville Manor becomes the first in the Channel Islands to launch it’s own private yacht at the Barclays Jersey Boat Show in May 2015

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JERSEY, 2015-4-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Longueville Manor will be the talk of the Barclays Jersey Boat Show in May 2015 as the leading five-star hotel becomes the first in the Channel Islands to launch it’s own private yacht. The Relais & Châteaux property is renowned for it’s facilities, service and gastronomy and they… Read the full press release

Viking Ocean Cruises® announces that its first ship Viking Star has embarked on her maiden voyage from Istanbul to Venice

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FIRST SHIP FOR VIKING OCEAN CRUISES LAUNCHES NEW ERA IN DESTINATION-FOCUSED TRAVEL Los Angeles, 2015-4-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking Ocean Cruises® (www.vikingoceancruises.com) today announced its first ship, Viking Star, has embarked on her maiden voyage from Istanbul to Venice, thus launching the travel industry’s first entirely new cruise line in a decade. From Venice, Viking… Read the full press release

Las Vegas named No. 1 trade show destination for 21 years in a row according to Trade Show News Network’s “2014 TSNN Top 250 Trade Shows in the U.S.” list

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LAS VEGAS, 2015-4-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Las Vegas comes of age as it is named the No. 1 trade show destination for the 21st consecutive year, according to the Trade Show News Network’s (TSNN) “2014 TSNN Top 250 Trade Shows in the United States” list. Las Vegas hosted 60 of the largest shows held… Read the full press release

The new Canton Lounge redefines the club lounge concept at Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel

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HONG KONG, 2015-4-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Introducing the newest dimension to hotels where indulgent essentials and premium benefits come at an irresistible price Drawing inspiration from the urban travellers who crave for exclusivity and indulgence, the new Canton Lounge redefines the club lounge concept by offering in-house guests of Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel… Read the full press release

First Radisson Red in EMEA: The Radisson Red Hotel V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, South Africa will open in late 2016

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Hotel at Africa’s most visited destination is the first Radisson Red in EMEA Brussels, Belgium, 2015-4-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Rezidor, one of the most dynamic hotel groups worldwide, announces the very first Radisson Red in Europe, the Middle East and Africa: the group’s new upscale lifestyle select brand launches in Cape Town, South… Read the full press release

City of Bath in UK now with real time car parking information through its official app

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BATH, UK, 2015-4-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Bath Tourism Plus, the destination marketing organisation for the city of Bath and surrounding area, and the Bath Business Improvement District (Bath BID), continue to embrace mobile technology with a significant update to the Official Bath App. The updated app now includes live car parking spaces for… Read the full press release

Wyndham Vacation Ownership won the ACE Community Service Award at the annual American Resort Development Association (ARDA) Awards in Orlando

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WVO Wins 14 ARDA Awards at the Industry’s Annual ARDA World Event ORLANDO, Fla., 2015-4-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Vacation Ownership (WVO), the world’s largest vacation ownership company and a member of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE: WYN), won the ACE Community Service Award, along with 13 other prestigious industry awards at the… Read the full press release

RCI won six awards at the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) 2015 Awards Gala Dinner

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ORLANDO, FLA., 2015-4-17 — /Travel PR News/ — RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange, won six awards last night at the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) 2015 Awards Gala Dinner. Among the most prestigious of the accolades was the ARDA Circle of Excellence (ACE) Innovator Award: Large Company, which RCI earned for developing its Online Points… Read the full press release

MELIÁ HOTELS INTERNATIONAL INTENSIFICA SU EXPANSIÓN VACACIONAL EN ASIA CON NUEVOS HOTELES EN VIETNAM E INDONESIA

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Anuncia la firma de tres nuevos proyectos en 2015 y ya suma 24 hoteles en la zona Impulsa su posicionamiento en el segmento vacacional en la región, respaldada por su liderazgo en Mediterráneo y Caribe Mallorca, España, 2015-4-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Meliá Hotels International sigue creciendo y fortaleciendo su liderazgo como primera compañía hotelera… Read the full press release

The Calgary Airport Authority welcomes Taylor & Colt at Calgary International Airport (YYC)

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CALGARY, 2015-4-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Calgary Airport Authority is pleased to welcome Taylor & Colt, an upscale men’s barber shop, to its 135 shops and services at Calgary International Airport (YYC). Taylor & Colt, which celebrated its grand opening today, offers a premium and convenient service offering that will be a welcome… Read the full press release

Winter is far from over at Whistler Blackcomb; Spring skiing and riding until May 18

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Spring Skiing And Riding On Whistler Mountain Until May 18 WHISTLER, BC, 2015-4-17 — /Travel PR News/ — April showers bring May flowers in the valley, and at Whistler Blackcomb they also bring powder days to the alpine for skiers and snowboarders. With a snow base of 206cm and 35cm of new snow in the last… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean International debuts its newest ship Anthem of the Seas

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Cruise Line’s New High Tech Ship Sets a New Standard for Cruise Vacations and At Sea Experiences MIAMI, 2015-4-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International’s newest ship, Anthem of the Seas, sailed into Southampton Cruise Port today with a lineup of unexpected experiences at sea bringing thrilling adventures to guests of all ages. From… Read the full press release

World’s most advanced cruise ship Royal Caribbean International’s Ovation of the Seas homeports in Sydney for winter 2016-17

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World’s most advanced cruise ship to sail adventures Down Under after inaugural China Season MIAMI, 2015-4-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International, the world’s largest cruise brand, announced today that Australia will welcome its very own brand new cruise ship for the first time when Ovation of the Seas homeports in Sydney for winter… Read the full press release

Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Macerich announce the opening of 18-story, 300-room Hyatt Regency Tysons Corner Center in Northern Virginia

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Opening Marks the First Full-Service Hotel to Open in Tysons Corner in More than 20 Years CHICAGO, 2015-4-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Macerich (NYSE: MAC) today announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Tysons Corner Center, the first new-build, full-service hotel in Tysons Corner to open in more than 20 years…. Read the full press release

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announces the official opening of Hyatt Regency Ahmedabad, India

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CHICAGO, 2015-4-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the official opening of Hyatt Regency Ahmedabad, the second Hyatt-branded property in Ahmedabad and the first Hyatt Regency-branded hotel to open in Gujarat state. Strategically located in the city center, Hyatt Regency Ahmedabad is within walking distance of the Sabarmati riverfront, only 20… Read the full press release

The winners of the 2014 Canvas Artist Series Label Contest announced by Hyatt and Folio Fine Wine Partners

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CHICAGO, 2015-4-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt and Folio Fine Wine Partners today announced the winners of the 2014 Canvas Artist Series Label Contest. The contest offered qualifying art students in the U.S. the opportunity to create a signature wine label for one of four Canvas wine bottles. The four new wine labels will be available… Read the full press release

Frankfurt Airport celebrates the opening of new truck parking lot at CargoCity South

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More than 70 New Truck Parking Spaces at CargoCity South – Significant Improvement for Forwarding Companies and Staff – Range of Amenities Includes Sanitary and Shower Facilities FRANKFURT, 2015-4-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Frankfurt Airport (FRA) celebrated the opening of a new truck parking lot at CargoCity South on March 13, after one year of… Read the full press release

Frankfurt Airport welcomed more than 4.6 million passengers in March 2015, 2.5% increase YoY

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Strong Passenger Traffic in the First Quarter – Group Airports Achieve Positive Results FRANKFURT, 2015-4-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Frankfurt Airport (FRA) welcomed more than 4.6 million passengers in March 2015, representing an increase of 2.5 percent year-on-year and a new March monthly record. During the reporting month, FRA was affected by the Lufthansa pilot… Read the full press release

Fraport AG to commence construction of the new Terminal 3 in 2015

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Fraport AG’s Supervisory Board Reconfirms Decision for New Terminal in Southern Part of FRA – Construction to Begin in Late 2015 – New Terminal Scheduled to Become Operational in 2022. FRANKFURT, 2015-4-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Fraport AG, the owner and operator of Frankfurt Airport (FRA), has announced its final decision to commence construction of the… Read the full press release

San Francisco International Airport to host media event for the launch of Automated Passport Control (APC) kiosks at the U.S. Customs arrival facility on April 22, 2015

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Automation expedites international arrival process SAN FRANCISCO, 2015-4-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is hosting a media event to highlight the launch of Automated Passport Control (APC) kiosks in the U.S. Customs arrival facility. The APC kiosks will allow eligible passengers to enjoy an expedited arrival process at SFO, and this… Read the full press release

London City Airport donates confiscated tins and jars of food to Newham Foodbank in East London

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Jars Confiscated by Airport Security Make Tasty Deposit for Foodbank LONDON, 2015-4-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Ever wondered what happened to liquids you had confiscated by airport security? Plenty of people each year fall foul of strict airport regulations that mean that no more than 100ml of liquids can be taken in hand luggage… Read the full press release

London City Airport: British Airways to offer 26,000 seats from London City to Ibiza next winter

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LONDON, 2015-4-16 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways will be offering a record 26,000 seats from London City to Ibiza next winter. With a climate several degrees warmer than the UK and year-round leisure activities, the third largest of the Balearic Islands has proved so popular with British travellers that British Airways has made… Read the full press release

easyJet updates its award-winning app Mobile Host

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easyJet launches a new and innovative update to its award-winning app LONDON, 2015-4-15 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, is today launching a new and innovative update to its award-winning app which is designed to provide helpful and timely guidance, directions and essential travel updates to passengers travelling from Gatwick Airport. easyJet’s… Read the full press release