Monthly Archives: February 2016

Oman Air selects Air France Industries KLM Engineering and Maintenance to provide engine support for its Boeing 737NG aircraft

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Amstelveen, The Netherlands, 2016-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air has chosen Air France Industries KLM Engineering and Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) to provide flight hour support for the CFM56-7 power plants that equip the airline’s Boeing 737NG aircraft. The long term contract was formally signed in Amstelveen, The Netherlands, by Oman Air CEO Paul… Read the full press release

NG Travel Group’s Beach Tours and Dubai Tours launch on Travelport Platform

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Langley, UK, 2016-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport (NYSE:TVPT), a leading Travel Commerce Platform, has announced a new deal with NG Travel Group, owner of Beach Tours, Dubai Tours and USA Tours. The new agreement will mean that all of NG Travel Group’s business will move to Travelport – starting with Beach Tours and Dubai… Read the full press release

Travelport and Fly540 extend their multi-year, full content agreement

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Langley, UK, 2016-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport (NYSE:TVPT), a leading Travel Commerce Platform providing distribution, technology, payment and other solutions for the $8 trillion global travel and tourism industry, and Fly540, East Africa’s premier low cost airline have jointly announced the extension of their multi-year, full content agreement. The agreement means that Travelport-connected agents… Read the full press release

SAS launches SAS Go Light on all European destinations for passengers who want to travel with only carry-on bags

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Since the fall of 2015, SAS has offered SAS Go Light on selected destinations in Europe and the response from SAS customers has been very positive. Therefore SAS now launches SAS Go Light on all European destinations. SAS Go Light is designed for customers who want to travel light with only carry-on bags, and who… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita announces the successful conclusion of the sixth edition of American Express Punta Mita Gourmet & Golf Classic

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Four Season Resort Punta Mita celebrates successful sixth annual culinary and golf extravaganza welcoming more than 500 guests and Punta Mita residents Punta Mita, México, 2016-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Located within Mexico’s most exclusive beach community along the shores of Riviera Nayarit, Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, in conjunction with The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort, DINE (master developer of Punta… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Moscow launches exclusive series of pop-up art exhibitions from February 18 until March 3

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Moscow, Russia, 2016-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Moscow is launching an exclusive series of pop-up art exhibitions of contemporary Russian artists and photographers in cooperation with top Moscow art galleries. For two weeks at a time, Moskovksy Bar, one of the trendiest bars in the Russian capital, will be turned into a… Read the full press release

AYALA Champagne Dinner on March 24, 2016 at MOTIF RESTAURANT & BAR, Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi

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Tokyo, Japan, 2016-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — On Thursday, March 24, 2016 MOTIF RESTAURANT & BAR at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi invites Champagne enthusiasts an exclusive Champagne Dinner with AYALA.  It has been based in Aÿ, France, at the heart of the great Champagne vineyards, since it was founded more than 150 years… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara announces the promotion of Conor Ball to Chef de Cuisine

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Chef Ball brings a passion for seasonal cooking and classical technique to Aviara San Diego, Aviara, 2016-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara announces the recent promotion of Conor Ball to Chef de Cuisine. Chef Ball will oversee Aviara’s culinary team and all dining experiences at the Resort, including Aviara’s signatureSeasons Restaurant… Read the full press release

FRHI Hotels & Resorts becomes the first and only hospitality company to ever receive the J.D. Power President’s Award

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Leading operator of the Fairmont, Raffles and Swissôtel brands becomes only the 14th organization and first hospitality company ever to receive this elite distinction from J.D. Power  TORONTO, 2016-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — FRHI Hotels & Resorts (FRHI), the parent company of luxury brands Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Raffles Hotels & Resorts and Swissôtel Hotels… Read the full press release

The Embraer Phenom 100 jet selected to provide multi-engine pilot training to armed forces aircrew in the United Kingdom

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Bristol, UK, 2016-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The Embraer Phenom 100 business jet was selected to provide multi-engine pilot training to armed forces aircrew in the United Kingdom. The contract with Affinity Flight Training Services will provide five aircraft to the U.K Ministry of Defence’s Military Flying Training System, (UKMFTS) program. The contract includes… Read the full press release

Embraer: Jackie Chan becomes the first customer in China to take delivery of Legacy 500

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Tianjin, China, 2016-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Embraer announced today that Jackie Chan, a world-renowned movie star, has become the first customer in China to take delivery of a Legacy 500. “The Legacy 500 features our best-to-date technologies and it incorporates designs that maximize passenger comfort and fuel efficiency,” said Marco Tulio Pellegrini, President &… Read the full press release

World Travel Awards announces nominees for 2016 Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony; voting until February 29

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LONDON, 2016-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — World Travel Awards (WTA) has unveiled the nominees for its upcoming Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2016. The first event on the annual Grand Tour, the ceremony will this year be hosted by Diamonds La Gemma dell’Est in Zanzibar, Tanzania, on April 9th. With more than 1,500 nominations now… Read the full press release

Sustainable Travel International names Geoff Bolan as Chief Operating Officer

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NEW YORK CITY, NY, 2016-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Sustainable Travel International, a leading nonprofit organization focused on improving lives and protecting places through changes in the way travel and tourism is managed, today named Geoff Bolan as Chief Operating Officer to help meet the growing demand for sustainable tourism solutions to some of… Read the full press release

Finnair to fly direct from Helsinki to Guangzhou four time weekly beginning 6 May

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HELSINKI, Finland, 2016-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — From the beginning of May, it will be possible to fly directly from Helsinki to China’s third largest city Guangzhou, also known as Canton. Guangzhou, a seaport city of thirteen million peoplelocated in the heart of southern China, is one of China’s most important trade and industrial centres…. Read the full press release

Arik Air simplifies ticket payment process with the launch of new payment platform for customers in Accra, Ghana

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Ikeja, Nigeria, 2016-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Arik Air, West and Central Africa’s largest airline, has introduced new payment platform for customers in Accra, Ghana. This is aimed at simplifying the process of ticket payment. The new platform known as Paga settlement is now available in two banks, GT Bank and Standard Chartered Bank while… Read the full press release

Brand USA: MacGillivray Freeman’s new adventure documentary “NATIONAL PARKS ADVENTURE” opens globally on February 12th

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Laguna Beach, CA, 2016-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — MacGillivray Freeman’s new adventure documentary for IMAX® and giant screen theatres, “NATIONAL PARKS ADVENTURE,” opens globally on Friday, February 12th with a roll-out expansion release through the Fall. The film, produced in association with Brand USA, the nation’s destination marketing organization, and presented globally by Expedia, Inc…. Read the full press release

United Airlines to operate summer service between Chicago O’Hare International Airport and Great Falls International Airport (Montana) from June 11

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CHICAGO, 2016-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — United Airlines will offer nonstop service between Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Great Falls, Montana (Great Falls International Airport (GTF)) from June 11 to August 14, 2016. The summer service will operate on Saturdays and Sundays using a 70-seat CRJ-700 aircraft. Both Saturday and Sunday flights depart Chicago… Read the full press release

Metrolink doubles weekend service on Feb. 20 and Feb. 21 to support the full closure of the 91 in Corona

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All 91 Line and IE-OC Line Metrolink tickets “2 for the price of 1,” Feb. 20-21 LOS ANGELES, 2016-Feb-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Metrolink will double its weekend service and provide a “2-for-1” special on both the 91 Line and the Inland Empire-Orange County Line, Saturday, Feb. 20 and Sunday, Feb. 21 to support the… Read the full press release

Metrolink to begin nighttime track maintenance in Orange County over the course of nine weeks beginning Feb. 8

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Project will not affect passenger service, however residents near tracks will hear increased nighttime activity LOS ANGELES, 2016-Feb-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Beginning Monday, Feb. 8, Metrolink will begin replacing 21,000 railroad ties in Orange County over the course of nine weeks between the cities of Orange and San Juan Capistrano. The project, in conjunction… Read the full press release

Marco Polo Hotels welcome Dr. Jennifer Cronin as its new president

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HONG KONG, 2016-Feb-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Marco Polo Hotels has announced the commencement of Dr. Jennifer Cronin as President for Marco Polo Hotels, succeeding Mr. Eric Waldburger who has retired. In his role as President, Mr. Waldburger led the company for almost four years through one of its most active periods in over a… Read the full press release

Tourism Australia: Noma Australia at Barangaroo, Sydney unveils menu for its ten-week residency

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Sydney, Australia, 2016-Feb-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Noma Australia at Barangaroo, Sydney yesterday unveiled the menu for the sold-out ten-week residency. The restaurant, a partnership between Noma, Tourism Australia and Lendlease, showcases some of Australia’s best and most interesting produce with a strong focus on coastal ingredients. René Redzepi, one of the world’s best-known and… Read the full press release

£20 million investment plan unveiled for Aberdeen International Airport

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ABERDEEN, Scotland, 2016-Feb-06 — /Travel PR News/ — First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP today (Monday 1 February 2016) visited Aberdeen International Airport to unveil details of what will be the single largest investment in the airport since the current terminal opened its doors in 1977. A total of £20 million will be invested in the… Read the full press release

Rosewood Mayakoba introduces apothecary-inspired treatment Kuxtal Sensory Garden Journey

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An Apothecary-Inspired Experience at Award-Winning Sense® Spa Awakens the Senses and Promotes Well-being with Customized Treatments Riviera Maya, Mexico, 2016-Feb-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Mayakoba, the premier resort in Riviera Maya, Mexico, today introduced the Kuxtal Sensory Garden Journey, an innovative treatment inspired by the Mayan’s deep respect for nature and belief in the… Read the full press release

Rosewood Mayakoba received two honors at the TripAdvisor 2016 Travelers’ Choice Awards

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Riviera Maya, Mexico, 2016-Feb-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Mayakoba, the ultra-luxury resort located in Riviera Maya, was recognized by the TripAdvisor 2016 Travelers’ Choice Awards in two separate categories. Rosewood Mayakoba topped out the ‘Top 25 Hotels in Mexico’ list at number one and ranked thirteen in the ‘Top 25 Luxury Hotels in the… Read the full press release

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group announces the promotion of Rémy Merckx to the role of Vice President Marketing EMEA

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2016-Feb-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the world’s largest and most dynamic  hotel groups, announces the promotion of Rémy Merckx to the role of Vice President  Marketing EMEA. Rémy joined Carlson Rezidor in July 2013 and served as the Senior Director e-Business  Development and became Vice President Digital… Read the full press release

Wyndham Vacation Rentals study: More non-skiers are visiting the slopes this ski season

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Study finds 10 percent increase from last year in number of non-skiers taking ski or snowboard vacations with family and friends Parsippany, N.J., 2016-Feb-05 — /Travel PR News/ — More non-skiers are visiting the slopes this ski season, and they’ve got opinions on where to stay. This year, nearly one in three non-skiers said they… Read the full press release

Radisson Blu unveils innovative, coherent way to evolve a property’s design according to guests’ changing lifestyles and trends

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MINNEAPOLIS, BRUSSELS and SINGAPORE, 2016-Feb-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Blu®, one of the world’s leading hotel brands, today announced the launch of “BluPrint,” a new dynamic interior design offering for the styling of guest rooms, social and public spaces, as well as meetings & events. BluPrint is an innovative, coherent way to evolve a… Read the full press release

Rezidor announces the Radisson RED Makarunah and Park Inn by Radisson Madinah Road in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

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Brussels, Belgium, 2016-Feb-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Rezidor, one of the most dynamic hotel groups worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, introduces the lifestyle select brand Radisson RED to Jeddah, the second largest city in Saudi Arabia: the Radisson RED Makarunah featuring 280 units is scheduled to open in Q2 2018…. Read the full press release

Silversea launches wellness-themed expedition cruises sailing in 2016 and 2017

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Fort Lauderdale, FL, 2016-Feb-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Travellers looking to recharge both mind and body will find Silversea is offering the perfect blend of enlightening exploration and a holistic approach to rejuvenation with its line-up of more than a dozen wellness-themed expedition cruises sailing in 2016 and 2017. The Wellness Expedition Voyages offered aboard… Read the full press release

Gabriel Escarrer, entre los mejores CEO’s 2015

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Mallorca, España, 2016-Feb-04 — /Travel PR News/ — La revista FORBES acaba de publicar la lista con los Consejeros Delegados de la Bolsa española que más han sobresalido en su cargo durante 2015, un ránking en el que Gabriel Escarrer Jaume figura en una destacada decimotercera posición. Para elaborar este ranking, que incluye a los 50… Read the full press release