Monthly Archives: October 2015

Sandals Resorts International wins Caribbean’s Leading Hotel Brand title at the World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony 2015

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Great Exuma, Bahamas, 2015-10-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Sandals Resorts International has claimed the title of Caribbean’s Leading Hotel Brand for an unprecedented 22nd time at the World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony 2015, cementing more than two decades at the top. On a night of high drama at host Sandals Emerald Bay in… Read the full press release

Lufthansa to launch new non-stop service between Frankfurt and San Jose, California on 29 April 2016

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Cologne, Germany, 2015-10-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Lufthansa is to introduce a new non-stop service between Frankfurt and San Jose, California (USA). The new service, which will commence on 29 April 2016, will be the first non-stop flights to the state’s Silicon Valley from a European airport. The five-times-weekly service will be operated using Airbus… Read the full press release

Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) to bring its Summer Update programs to Boston in July of 2016

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Costa Mesa, CA, 2015-10-16 — /Travel PR News/ — In exciting news, the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) is pleased to announce that it will be working with the former Hotel Equity & Lender Perspectives (HELP) Conference co-chairs, James F. O’Connell, Chad Crandell, and Ken Wilson, to bring one of its Summer Update programs to Boston… Read the full press release

WinterWonderGrass Tahoe Festival returns at Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows in Lake Tahoe, Calif, April 1-3, 2016

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Olympic Valley, Calif., 2015-10-16 — /Travel PR News/ — WinterWonderGrass Tahoe Festival is returning for its second year at Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows in Lake Tahoe, California April 1-3, 2016. Music, Brews and Mountains are the foundation for WinterWonderGrass, a boutique winter music and craft beer festival featuring more than 20 bands and 16 California breweries… Read the full press release

Duet of singing siamangs is back at Woodland Park Zoo

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Siamang pair graces the neighborhood with their first song SEATTLE, 2015-10-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The sweet duet of singing siamangs is back at Woodland Park Zoo after nearly a year of silence from the tree tops. The pair of siamangs, 29-year-old male Sam and 35-year-old female Briony (brye-o-nee), were introduced to each other a couple… Read the full press release

Avis Car Rental and Aeroplan announced grand prize winner of national contest to celebrate 3 decades of successful partnership between the two companies

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MONTREAL, 2015-10-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Avis Car Rental and Aeroplan, Canada’s premier coalition loyalty program, today announced the grand prize winner of a national contest to celebrate three decades of successful partnership between the two companies. Jean Louis Laporte of Toronto, Ontario, the grand prize winner, will drive in true style for the next… Read the full press release

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts appointed to manage Rosewood Siem Reap in Cambodia scheduled to open in 2019

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Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® announces a second ultra-luxury property in Cambodia DALLAS, TX, 2015-10-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has been appointed by Cambodia-based property developer Vattanac Properties to manage Rosewood Siem Reap, scheduled to open in 2019. It will be the second Rosewood property in Cambodia, following Rosewood Phnom Penh opening… Read the full press release

Shanghai will be the first destination of Finnair’s new A350

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Vantaa, Finland, 2015-10-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The first destination of Finnair’s new A350 is Shanghai. The best time to visit this interesting metropolis is late October-early November. Shanghai is China’s – and, depending on how it’s calculated, even the world’s – biggest city, and there seems to be no end to its growth. At… Read the full press release

Wizz Air to add fifth Airbus A320 aircraft to its Cluj-Napoca (Romania) fleet

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FOUR NEW ROUTES AND MORE FREQUENCIES ON EXISTING SERVICES IN 2016 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, 2015-10-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced it will add a fifth Airbus A320 aircraft to its Cluj-Napoca fleet from 22nd July 2016. The new aircraft will operate four new… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport wins Airport of the Year Award from the European Regions Airline Association (ERA)

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SHANNON, Ireland, 2015-10-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Shannon Airport has received major recognition from the European airline community after being chosen as this year’s winner of the Airport of the Year Award from the European Regions Airline Association (ERA) for the second year in a row, the first time this has happened in the… Read the full press release

Report: Heathrow expansion to create 16,000 jobs in Scotland

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Expanding Heathrow will create up to 16,100 new skilled jobs in Scotland and deliver up to £14 billion in economic growth An expanded Heathrow will open new routes including to Inverness and stimulate competition, increase frequencies and lower fares on services to Scotland Strong support for Heathrow expansion across Scotland – including Scottish Chambers of… Read the full press release

Heathrow welcomes the arrival of Finnair’s first commercial flight on an A350 XWB

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LONDON, 2015-10-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Heathrow welcomed today the arrival of Finnair’s first commercial flight on an A350 XWB, the newest and most advanced passenger plane of its kind.  The Airbus A350 XWB’s cutting-edge technology reduces both nitrogen oxide emissions and noise, helping Heathrow be a better neighbour to local residents. Quieter aircraft are… Read the full press release

Oakwood Worldwide adds renovated six-unit building at 96 Leather Lane to its London portfolio

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LONDON, 2015-10-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide®, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions, has expanded its London portfolio with a freshly renovated six-unit building at 96 Leather Lane. The new property offers a combination of one-, two- and three-bedroom fully furnished serviced apartments, situated conveniently for business travellers between the Inns… Read the full press release

Oakwood Worldwide announced two promotions within its executive team

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LOS ANGELES, 2015-10-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide®, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions, is pleased to announce two promotions within its executive team. “This is an incredibly exciting time for Oakwood Worldwide,” said Howard F. Ruby, chairman, founder and CEO, Oakwood Worldwide. “I’m thrilled that we had talented leaders that… Read the full press release

National Geographic photojournalist Robert H. Miller will give Airports Going Green conference keynote address on Tuesday, October 27

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CHICAGO, 2015-10-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports Going Green is pleased to announce that renowned National Geographic photojournalist and author Robert H. Miller will give the conference keynote address on Tuesday, October 27. Miller’s award-winning work has captured in words and photos the heroism, pain, determination, suffering, faith, and spirit of veterans. His two… Read the full press release

Emergency response exercise at Newark Liberty International Airport on Saturday, October 17

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Exercise will have no impact on flight operations, but airline passengers and motorists may notice numerous emergency vehicles in and around the airport NEW YORK, NY, 2015-10-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Port Authority is advising aviation passengers and motorists that an emergency response exercise will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m…. Read the full press release

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will host Boo at the Zoo for Halloween

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Powell, OH, 2015-10-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will host Boo at the Zoo for all the Halloween fun without the fright during two weekends in October. Presented by Diet Pepsi, Boo at the Zoo will offer all-new attractions this year in five themed areas throughout the Zoo: Sugar Patch Place,… Read the full press release

Star Cruises: SuperStar Libra will be homeported in Haikou, China at Hainan Province from 4 November 2015

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Hong Kong, 2015-10-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Star Cruises, the Leading Cruise Line in the Asia-Pacific, is excited to announce that its magnificent vessel, SuperStar Libra will be homeported in Haikou, China at Hainan Province from 4 November 2015, to commence multiple short destination cruises to Halong Bay, Danang and Hue in Vietnam until 30 March… Read the full press release

15.5 million tourists visited Scotland last year to the end of June 2015; up by 7% vs previous year

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EDINBURGH, 2015-10-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Overseas and domestic tourism visitors to Scotland have both increased by seven per cent in the last year to the end of June 2015 according to figures published this morning. With overseas and domestics visitors combined over 15.5 million tourists visited Scotland last year and spent over £5… Read the full press release

VisitEngland, VisitScotland and Visit Wales reveal for the first time the value of tourism spend generated by a variety of leisure activities

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VisitEngland, in partnership with home nation tourist boards VisitScotland and Visit Wales today reveal for the first time, the value of tourism spend generated by a variety of leisure activities among international and domestic day and overnight tourists. LONDON, 2015-10-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The figures released today at the annual media breakfast at… Read the full press release

Raffles Hotels & Resorts, Sipsmith partner to create a new bespoke spirit, Raffles 1915 Gin

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Raffles 1915 Gin celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Singapore Sling SINGAPORE, 2015-10-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Raffles Hotels & Resorts have partnered with Sipsmith, passionate pioneers of London’s artisanal gin renaissance, to create a new bespoke spirit, Raffles 1915 Gin. The custom gin was created to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Singapore… Read the full press release

Metrolink Orange County Line and Inland Empire-Orange County Line trains will only operate to and from San Juan Capistrano on Oct. 17 and 18

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LOS ANGELES, 2015-10-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Due to scheduled track work on Oct. 17 and 18, Metrolink Orange County Line and Inland Empire-Orange County Line trains will only operate to and from San Juan Capistrano. There will be no bus service or alternate transportation provided. The first two weekends of October (Oct. 3-4 and Oct…. Read the full press release

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) organizes long-distance biking competition along the scenic routes in Thailand’s Northeastern region, 29 Oct – 1 Nov, 2015

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Bangkok, 2015-10-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT ) is organising the ‘Ride to Khong’s Legendary’ long-distance biking competition along the scenic routes of four provinces in Thailand’s Northeastern region during 29 October – 1 November, 2015. The event is being organised as part of TAT’s plans to promote the Northeastern… Read the full press release

Swissport International partners with Mexico’s third biggest ground handling provider AGN Aviation Services

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Swissport International (Swissport), the world’s leading provider of ground and cargo handling services and AGN Aviation Services (AGN), the third biggest ground handling provider in Mexico, signed an agreement on jointly providing ground handling services. With this agreement, Swissport expands its network in Mexico to 28 stations; the combined company will offer its customers country-… Read the full press release

Record-breaking visitor spend in Britain as a result of work by the national tourism agency VisitBritain

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LONDON, 2015-10-14 — /Travel PR News/ — International visitors have spent an extra £2.5 billion in Britain during the last four years as a result of work by the national tourism agency VisitBritain, latest figures show. This beats the target set for it by the UK Government in 2011 by more than half a billion… Read the full press release

Wyndham Hotel Group announces 450-room Sam Lord’s Castle Barbados, A Wyndham Grand Resort

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Hotel giant accelerates Caribbean expansion with development of first Wyndham Grand Resort on site of historic Sam Lord’s Castle in St. Philip PARSIPPANY, NJ, 2015-10-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Highlighting strong and growing interest in its portfolio of upscale brands in the Caribbean, Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company, today announced plans for further… Read the full press release

Wyndham Rewards® launches world’s most generous rewards program for meeting planners “go meet”(sm) at IMEX America 2015 in Las Vegas

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No minimum spend requirements and no maximum point limits lead to faster free nights for professional and casual planners PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2015-10-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Rewards® is helping meeting and group travel planners win big. go meetsm, the world’s most generous rewards program for meeting planners which launched today at IMEX America 2015 in Las… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport marks its busiest September in history with an average of 81,004 travellers every single day

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Manchester Airport student arrivals to study at 49 different UK universities Post-school summer holiday getaways for ‘DINKYs’ also help push airport up 5.44% for the month MANCHESTER, UK, 2015-10-14 — /Travel PR News/ — A record-breaking total of 2,430,142 people travelled through Manchester Airport in September 2015, making it the busiest September in the airport’s… Read the full press release

Hyatt named one of the World’s Best Multinational Workplaces by Great Place to Work® for 2nd consecutive year

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For the second consecutive year, Hyatt named a top multinational workplace following Great Place to Work recognitions in six countries around the world CHICAGO, 2015-10-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that Hyatt has been named one of the World’s Best Multinational Workplaces by Great Place to Work®. The annual list honors… Read the full press release

The International Mountain Bicycling Association to host 2016 World Summit in Bentonville

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BENTONVILLE, Ark., 2015-10-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) announced today that its 2016 World Summit will be held November 10-12 next year in Bentonville. At a news conference held this morning on the All-American Trail of the Razorback Regional Greenway, IMBA President and USA Executive Director Mike Van Abel said the… Read the full press release