Monthly Archives: August 2015

Marriott International, Inc. announces that Tricia Primrose has been appointed Global Chief Communications & Public Affairs Officer

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Bethesda, Md., 2015-8-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) announced today that Tricia Primrose has been appointed Global Chief Communications & Public Affairs Officer.  Primrose joins Marriott from Rational 360, a strategic public relations and communications firm where she has been a Partner since 2013 providing counsel and communications support for… Read the full press release

Maldives: Maamigilli Island to host 3rd Annual Maldives Whale Shark festival on 29th August 2015 in South Ari Atoll

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MALDIVES, 2015-8-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The 3rd Annual Maldives Whale Shark festival is taking place on the 29th August 2015 in South Ari Atoll, hosted by Maamigilli Island. We, at Maldives Marketing and Public Relation Corporation (MMPRC) are supporting the 2015 Whale Shark Festival as Festival Partners because we believe that only through… Read the full press release

Christchurch Airport welcomes Qantas extra flights between Christchurch and Brisbane over the coming summer

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CHRISTCHUCH, New Zealand, 2015-8-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Strong demand for the South Island has seen Qantas add extra flights through the main gateway, Christchurch Airport, over the coming summer. South Island travellers will have the choice of an extra 48 return services between Christchurch and Brisbane and 15 return services between Christchurch and Sydney…. Read the full press release

Gerry’s dnata expands operations in Pakistan with the launch of its service at three new airports in Pakistan

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DUBAI, U.A.E., 2015-8-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Gerry’s dnata, the largest ground handler in Pakistan, has ramped up its scale of operations in Pakistan with the commencement of its service at three new airports in Pakistan investing over USD four million, further underpinning its position as a key aviation partner in the country. To… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano names Ali Mohammed as Hotel Manager

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A Four Seasons success story landing on the Mediterranean shores Alexandria, Egypt, 2015-8-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano announces the appointment of Ali Mohammed to the position of Hotel Manager. After 15 years outside his homeland of Egypt, Ali returns back to the Mediterranean shores with a wide experience that… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean International, Singapore Tourism Board and Changi Airport Group to promote cruising out of Singapore and attract the largest number of overseas fly-cruise guests

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SINGAPORE, 2015-8-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International has signed a first-ever multi-million dollar marketing collaboration with the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Changi Airport Group (CAG) to promote cruising out of Singapore and, in turn, attract the cruise line’s largest number of overseas fly-cruise guests here. The tripartite collaboration – which runs… Read the full press release

Port of Oakland: Import volume jumped 8.7 percent in July from a year ago

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FIFTH-STRAIGHT MONTH OF GROWTH; EXPORTS GAIN FOR FIRST TIME IN 2015 Oakland, CA, 2015-8-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Imports extended their growth streak to five straight months at the Port of Oakland in July. The Port said today that containerized import volume jumped 8.7 percent last month from a year ago. Exports were up too, albeit marginally…. Read the full press release

Oakland International Airport announces agreement with Uber that permits the Transportation Network Company to legally operate its uberX product at the Airport

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FLY OAK AND UBER YOUR WAY AROUND THE BAY Oakland, CA, 2015-8-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Port of Oakland, operator of Oakland International Airport (OAK) announced an agreement with Uber that permits the Transportation Network Company (TNC) to legally operate its uberX product at the Airport. Through the agreement, vehicles are authorized to use uberX… Read the full press release

Star Alliance named Best Airline Alliance by the readers of Frequent Business Traveler magazine

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NEW YORK CITY, 2015-8-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Star Alliance has been named Best Airline Alliance by the readers of Frequent Business Traveler magazine (www.frequentbusinesstraveler.com). The Frequent Business Traveler GlobeRunner Awards recognize the world’s best airlines, hotel chains, automobile manufacturers, car rental agencies, luggage manufacturers, and travel-related websites. “Our road warrior readers singled out Star… Read the full press release

HKIA’s July 2015 passenger volume rose by 6.6% compared to the same month last year; marked new monthly record

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HONG KONG, 2015-8-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) marked a new monthly record in passenger throughput in July 2015. During the month, passenger volume rose by 6.6% to 6.0 million, while flight movements increased by 2.7% to 34,185, when compared to the same month last year. Cargo throughput experienced a… Read the full press release

Auckland Airport revaluates the buildings and services, runway, taxiways and aprons assets within its property plant and equipment portfolio

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AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 2015-8-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport has announced that it is revaluing the buildings and services, runway, taxiways and aprons assets within its property plant and equipment portfolio, as well as its investment property portfolio, as at 30 June 2015. Phil Neutze, Auckland Airport’s acting chief financial officer, says, “Our… Read the full press release

The Mountain Collective™ has widened their geographic reach with the addition of two iconic destinations: STOWE, Vermont and TAOS, New Mexico

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Passholders Now Have Access to the Best Terrain on the East Coast and in New Mexico STOWE, Vermont; TAOS, New Mexico, 2015-8-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Mountain Collective™ has widened their geographic reach with the addition of two iconic destinations to its roster.  Stowe joins the Mountain Collective as their first resort on the… Read the full press release

JHM Hotels chairman of the board and CEO H.P. Rama to be honored with Lifetime Achievement Award at the Americas Lodging Investment Summit

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Costa Mesa, CA, 2015-8-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Hasmukh P. (H.P.) Rama, chairman of the board and CEO of JHM Hotels, will be honored with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS), January 25-27, 2016, in Los Angeles. This prominent award is presented to an individual who has made significant… Read the full press release

China’s prima ballerina Tan Yuan Yuan joins Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® “Rosewood Curators” as the Beijing advisor

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BEIJING, 2015-8-13 — /Travel PR News/ — China’s prima ballerina Tan Yuan Yuan has joined Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® “Rosewood Curators” as the Beijing advisor, joining a carefully selected group of luminaries and leaders sharing insider secrets, travel tips and favorite activities in Rosewood destinations around the world. Hailed as one of the most outstanding… Read the full press release

ALPA: Pilot leaders at Envoy Air re-elected current officers to serve additional two-year terms beginning September 8, 2015

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QUEENS, N.Y., 2015-8-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Pilot leaders at Envoy Air, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), re-elected their current officers to serve additional two-year terms beginning September 8, 2015. Continuing to serve on behalf of their pilots as Envoy Air Master Executive Council (MEC) officers are:  Capt. Sam Pool, chairman; Capt…. Read the full press release

Iberia, the Spanish UNICEF Committee and Amadeus raised more than 350,000 euros in small donations by Iberia customers

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MADRID, 2015-8-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Iberia, the Spanish UNICEF Committee and Amadeus, the travel reservations system, have raised more tan 350,000 euros in small donations by Iberia customers booking their tickets online. A platform developed by Amadeus enables customers to make donations of between three and 20 euros to UNICEF when they buy… Read the full press release

Nearly 300 entrepreneurs and business owners participated in the Midway International Airport Industry Day

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CHICAGO, 2015-8-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Nearly 300 entrepreneurs and business owners today participated in the Midway International Airport Industry Day at the UIC Forum in Chicago. The event, hosted by the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA),  was created so that businesses of all sizes and specialties could learn first-hand about the numerous concessions… Read the full press release

Wisconsin presents 2017 fall line-up of events

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MILWAUKEE, Wis., 2015-8-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Welcome fall to Wisconsin with football games, pumpkin picking, colorful foliage and an extensive line-up of events. Kick off the season with new falltastic events like the Can-Yak Fishing Tournament and Blues Fest, or step back in time at the Northwoods Medieval Faire. There are also seasonal favorites… Read the full press release

S7 Airlines, the Bank of Moscow and VISA launch new co-branded reward card “S7-Bank of Moscow-VISA Signature”

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Novosibirsk, Russia, 2015-8-13 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a member of the oneworld® global aviation alliance®, the Bank of Moscow and VISA international payment system launched a new co-branded reward card “S7-Bank of Moscow-VISA Signature”. Card holders automatically become members of the S7 Priority frequent flyer programme. Registered loyalty programme members can link their existing… Read the full press release

Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and McCarran International Airport to host Routes Americas, the 10th Route Development Forum in 2017

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LAS VEGAS, 2015-8-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and McCarran International Airport will play host to Routes Americas, the 10th Route Development Forum for the entire Americas region, when the event takes place in Las Vegas in 2017. Routes Americas is the essential route development event for all aviation based… Read the full press release

Marco Polo Wuhan awarded Creative Partner Trophy from the British Consulate General

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WUHAN, China, 2015-8-13 — /Travel PR News/ — It was an honor and proud moment for Marco Polo Wuhan to receive the first ever awarded Creative Partner Trophy from the British Consulate General in a special ceremony at the hotel today. Mr. Nick Whittingham, the Consul General of the British Consulate-General Wuhan expressed his great… Read the full press release

AIG Travel wins CIO 100 Award for its Travel Guard C3 patented technology platform

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Honor for Travel Guard C3 patented technology solution reflects innovation and results HOUSTON, 2015-8-13 — /Travel PR News/ — AIG Travel, which offers the Travel Guard® suite of travel insurance, emergency medical, assistance, and security solutions, has won a CIO 100 Award for its Travel Guard C3 patented technology platform, designed to help distribution partners personalize insurance… Read the full press release

Silversea launches Grand Expeditions sailing from October 2015

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Guests save 20% off cruise fares paired with connecting land adventure Monte Carlo, 2015-8-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Luxury expedition cruise line Silversea is thrilled to announce the launch of Grand Expeditions. Sailing from October 2015, Silversea has created five epic, once-in-a-lifetime combined voyages, each offering guests a unique experience from sea, to land, to… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport saw 6.1% YoY increase in passengers flying in July with a record-breaking 2,557,327 people travelled through the airport

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Wet weather on 23 of July’s 31 days sees exodus of 2.5 million sun-seekers Flights to America at an all-time high MANCHESTER, UK, 2015-8-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The airport saw a 6.1% year-on-year increase in passengers flying in July, after Manchester and the North of England experienced a rain-drenched start to the busy… Read the full press release

Wyndham Worldwide recognized by the Orlando Sentinel as one of its “Top 100 Companies for Working Families” for the 12th year

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Parsippany, NJ, 2015-8-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Worldwide, (NYSE: WYN), one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, has been recognized by the Orlando Sentinel as one of its “Top 100 Companies for Working Families” for the 12th year, placing 17th overall. The annual award recognizes Central Florida companies that make family a top… Read the full press release

Sol House lanza Flirtie: una app móvil para conocer gente en sus hoteles de Mallorca

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La marca continúa potenciando las redes sociales para transformar la experiencia hotelera de sus clientes y crea para ello una nueva comunidad virtual Mallorca, España, 2015-8-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Las redes sociales han calado de lleno en los hoteles de la marca Sol, que le ha tomado el pulso a las nuevas generaciones… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean International launches Royal Suite Class

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Luxury That Is Anything but Boring MIAMI, 2015-8-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The award-winning cruise line known for its groundbreaking ship designs, GOLD Anchor service, top-caliber entertainment, and exclusive onboard attractions, today announced the Royal Suite Class, designed for the most discerning adventurers. When vacationing in one of a range of innovative accommodations, guests… Read the full press release

SFO launches trivia contest to celebrate the launch of new Copa Airlines service from SFO to Panama City, Panama

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Trivia contest will award two grand prizes; each winner will receive a pair of roundtrip tickets to Panama City, Panama SAN FRANCISCO, 2015-8-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced a trivia contest to celebrate the launch of new Copa Airlines service from SFO to Panama City, Panama on September 17,… Read the full press release

London Gatwick announced 2.5 years of consecutive month-on-month traffic growth and achieved its busiest ever July with 4.3 million passengers travelling through the airport

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Gatwick’s 2.5 years of consecutive growth far outstrips Airports Commission forecasts 4.3 million passengers pass through the airport in July, +6.4% on previous year Gatwick CEO Stewart Wingate said: “These results put us ten years ahead of the forecasts used by the Airports Commission to predict future air traffic movements and how that relates to… Read the full press release

Travelzoo launches nationwide search today for people with five lucky names

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NEW YORK, 2015-8-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelzoo (NASDAQ: TZOO), a global Internet media company, launched a nationwide search today for people with five lucky names. One winner for each name will win a 5-night luxury Hawaii getaway for two courtesy of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Hawaii. The five #luckynames are: 1. Amanda Johnson… Read the full press release