Monthly Archives: August 2016

Expedia.com® launches Expedia Labs to showcase sampling of experimental tech and travel concepts

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Hosts “Travel Think Tank” in San Francisco, Expedia’s first-ever inspirational invitational to discuss unique mobile travel concepts SAN FRANCISCO, 2016-Aug-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Expedia.com® today launched Expedia Labs, a new site to showcase a sampling of experimental tech and travel concepts built within Expedia or through company partnerships. Designed to give developers a dedicated… Read the full press release

Expedia.com® releases results of the 2016 Expedia Hotel Etiquette Study

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Americans split on whether to tip housekeeping but nearly unanimous in demanding complimentary Wi-Fi Bellevue, Wash., 2016-Aug-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Expedia.com® today released the results of the 2016 Expedia Hotel Etiquette Study, which asked 1,018 Americans to identify the features and amenities they prioritize when booking a hotel, as well as the guest behaviors… Read the full press release

Preferred Hotels & Resorts announces new partnership with Orlando-based Rosen Hotels & Resorts

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CHICAGO, 2016-Aug-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts – the world’s largest global provider of sales, marketing, and distribution to independent hotels – is pleased to announce a new partnership with Orland0-based Rosen Hotels & Resorts. With a shared vision to provide unparalleled hospitality in a distinct, independent hotel setting, the partnership between… Read the full press release

Nebraska Tourism Commission releases 2016 Fall/Winter Travel Guide

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LINCOLN, Neb., 2016-Aug-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Official 2016 Fall/Winter Nebraska Travel Guide is now available to those looking to explore the state. This is the first time, the Nebraska Tourism Commission has produced a Fall/Winter Travel Guide, allowing the publication to provide more date targeted opportunities and show out-of-state tourists that Nebraska is… Read the full press release

This winter plan your Christmas vacation early and SKI FREE at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

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Teton Village, WY, 2016-Aug-15 — /Travel PR News/ — This winter is the time to visit Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR), the #1 destination ski resort in North America. Voted five years in a row by Forbes as the best resort in North America, this winter a new gondola and continued excellent non-stop air service from… Read the full press release

Historic Environment Scotland: Gretna battlefield in Dumfries and Galloway to be added to the Inventory of Historic Battlefields

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EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND, 2016-Aug-15 — /Travel PR News/ — A battlefield to the southwest of Gretna in Dumfries and Galloway has become the 40th site to be added to the Inventory of Historic Battlefields. The Battle of Sark, fought in 1448, was the first decisive victory for a Scottish force over the English since the Battle of… Read the full press release

TFE Hotels offers guests the chance to stay in a real converted prison! — the Adina Apartment Hotel Pentridge, Melbourne

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Melbourne, Australia, 2016-Aug-15 — /Travel PR News/ — TFE Hotels announces the most exciting new addition to the Australian hotel scene – the Adina Apartment Hotel Pentridge, Melbourne, on the site of a converted former prison. Australia will soon have a new hotel that will have everyone talking…  A hotel that will offer guests the chance… Read the full press release

Marco Polo Lingnan Tiandi, Foshan awarded TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence for the third straight year

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HONG KONG, 2016-Aug-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Marco Polo Lingnan Tiandi, Foshan is proud to have received TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence for the third straight year. The hotel is currently ranked No.1 out of 679 hotels in Foshan on the world’s largest travel site. Marco Polo Lingnan Tiandi, Foshan offers high-end services and exquisite accommodation… Read the full press release

Marco Polo Hotels announces the promotion of Mr. Thomas Salg to General Manager of its three Hong Kong properties

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HONG KONG, 2016-Aug-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Marco Polo Hotels has promoted Mr. Thomas Salg to General Manager of its three Hong Kong properties: Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel, Prince Hotel and Gateway Hotel. A seasoned hotelier, Thomas has been in the hotel industry for more than 20 years, spanning 8 countries and 3 different continents… Read the full press release

The Rezidor Hotel Group to start full renovation of the Radisson Blu Atlantic Hotel, Stavanger in Norway

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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, 2016-Aug-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group has started its most extensive investment program ever in the Nordics – allocating €110m to the renovation and refurbishment of several flagships. Key projects include the city of Stavanger in Norway where Rezidor has already completed the total make-over of the Radisson Blu Royal… Read the full press release

Wyndham Vacation Ownership recognized as one of the “Healthiest Employers in Central Florida” by Orlando Business Journal

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ORLANDO, Fla., 2016-Aug-15 — /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), was recently recognized by Orlando Business Journal as one of the “Healthiest Employers in Central Florida” for the company’s commitment to wellness in the workplace. With… Read the full press release

REGRESO AL ÍBEX 35, TRECE AÑOS DESPUÉS

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Mallorca, España, 2016-Aug-12 — /Travel PR News/ — El pasado 27 de julio, Meliá Hotels International obtuvo un importante respaldo de los mercados financieros, cuando el Comité Técnico Asesor del IBEX acordó incluir a la principal cadena hotelera de España en el selectivo índice IBEX 35 de la bolsa española, que reúne a las empresas con… Read the full press release

MELIÁ HOTELS INTERNATIONAL SE ASOCIA CON EARTHCHECK PARA EL DESARROLLO DEL TURISMO SOSTENIBLE

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Mallorca, España, 2016-Aug-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Sesenta años han pasado desde que el Presidente de Meliá Hotels International, Gabriel Escarrer Julià, alquilara su primer hotel en 1956. Seis décadas ofreciendo un servicio excelente, apostando por un turismo responsable y abogando por el desarrollo turístico sostenible y la innovación. Meliá Hotels International, que cuenta ya… Read the full press release

Whistler Blackcomb announces new uphill hiking experience, The Blackcomb Ascent Trails

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Plus: Summer Operations Now in Full Effect, Over 50km of Lift-Accessed Hiking and Running Trails Open and Wildflowers Now Going Into Full Bloom  WHISTLER, BC, 2016-Aug-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Whistler Blackcomb is excited to announce a new uphill hiking experience, The Blackcomb Ascent Trails. The Blackcomb Ascent Trails are three new interconnected uphill hiking… Read the full press release

BWI Marshall Airport ranked highest on the “Top 10 Most Surprisingly Great Airports in America” list by Thrillist

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Glen Burnie, Maryland, 2016-Aug-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The food, drink, and travel website Thrillist announced this week that Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI Marshall) ranked highest on its list of the “Top 10 Most Surprisingly Great Airports in America.” The Thrillist website noted that BWI Marshall and the other top airports on the… Read the full press release

Mineta San José International Airport announces new United Airlines nonstop service to Chicago and Newark starting March 9, 2017

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Twice-Daily to Chicago and Once-Daily to Newark; Flights Begin March 9, 2017 San José, Calif., 2016-Aug-12 — /Travel PR News/ — United Airlines today announced nonstop service between Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) and both Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to begin March 9, 2017. Newark, United’s hub in the… Read the full press release

Munich Airport releases its latest integrated report “More Winners”

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MUNICH, GERMANY, 2016-Aug-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Munich Airport (FMG) has released its latest integrated report. Entitled “More Winners”, it is the sixth edition in a series that has garnered numerous prestig-ious awards in the past. In the 180-page report, FMG presents the traffic statistics and business results for 2015 and provides information on all… Read the full press release

Munich Airport’s retail arm eurotrade launches cashless shopping app Alipay for Chinese travelers

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EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELYL CHINESE TRAVELERS CAN USE ALIPAY FOR PURCHASES IN ALL EUROTRADE STORES MUNICH, GERMANY, 2016-Aug-12 — /Travel PR News/ — An app for a non-cash shopping experience: Munich Airport’s retail arm eurotrade has signed a cooperative agreement with Wirecard AG and is launching the Asian payment system Alipay in all participating shops. Effective immediately,… Read the full press release

easyJet reveals passengers’ choice of buys onboard its flights

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Sales of paprika flavoured Pringles soar 30% following viral video of key public figure devouring the snack last summer Cheese and ham croque monsieur overtakes the classic bacon sarnie Northern passengers more likely to settle down with a cuppa than the south – and the brew is around 9% more popular with Britons than anywhere… Read the full press release

South African Airways celebrates first year of its nonstop service from Washington, DC to Accra, Ghana with special low fare of $939

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Special low fare of $939* (restrictions apply) round-trip to commemorate the only nonstop service between Washington D.C. and Accra JOHANNESBURG, 2016-Aug-12 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways (SAA), Africa’s most awarded airline, is celebrating the first year of its nonstop service from Washington, DC to Accra, Ghana.  The new route was launched on August… Read the full press release

UNWTO supports Government of Indonesia’s decision to grant free visa to citizens from 169 countries

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UNWTO has expressed its full support to the decision of the Government of Indonesia to grant free visa to citizens from 169 countries. The measure looks for attracting international tourism to the country by simplifying travel procedures and follows research by UNWTO and WTTC that shows that visa facilitation in the ASEAN economies could create… Read the full press release

PATA pledges to further strengthen commitment to young tourism professionals in 2017

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BANGKOK, 2016-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — In line with the United Nations (UN) General Assembly’s adoption of 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) will have a primary focus on the ‘Young Tourism Professional’ (YTP) in 2017. PATA CEO Dr. Mario Hardy has pledged to further strengthen PATA’s… Read the full press release

PATA New Tourism Frontiers Forum 2016 (NTFF 2016) in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh on November 23-25

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Conference will examine how destinations can design a sustainable tourism brand BANGKOK, 2016-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) will stage the PATA New Tourism Frontiers Forum 2016 (NTFF 2016) in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh on November 23-25. The event is being hosted generously by the Bangladesh Tourism Board under the supervision of the Ministry of Civil Aviation… Read the full press release

IATA’s Cargo-XML messaging standard to be used by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency

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Geneva, 2016-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced today that IATA’s Cargo-XML messaging standard will be utilized by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency (US-CBP) to collect advance cross-border data on US export shipments. The new data format will make electronic communication between the US-CBP’s Automated Commercial Environment (ACE)… Read the full press release

British Airways and Ancestry re-unite three sisters for the first time on board a flight from Austin to London

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LONDON, 2016-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways and Ancestry, the largest provider of family history and personal DNA testing, played a very special part in an emotional reunion, between three sisters who met in person for the first time on board a flight from Austin to London. A video documenting it has been released… Read the full press release

British Airways’ Boeing 747s now features refreshed interior and state-of-the-art in-flight entertainment system

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LONDON, 2016-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has completed the major makeover of 18 of the airline’s iconic Boeing 747s to give them the look and feel of their newest aircraft. Each jumbo jet now features a refreshed interior and state-of-the-art in-flight entertainment system – as well as extra seats for customers flying in… Read the full press release

British Airways i360, the world’s tallest moving observation tower opens to public

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LONDON, 2016-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways i360, the world’s tallest moving observation tower, will open on Brighton seafront on Thursday 4th August. Groups of up to 200 visitors will glide up gently to a height of 138 metres in a futuristic, fully enclosed, hand-crafted glass viewing pod to admire breath-taking 360-degree views across… Read the full press release

CAA report: George Best Belfast City Airport ranked amongst the top 10 airports in the UK

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BELFAST, 2016-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — New UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) report rates airports on quality of assistance for passengers with a disability or reduced mobility and we’re delighted to announce that George Best Belfast City Airport has achieved a rating of ‘very good’ and has ranked amongst the top 10 airports in the UK…. Read the full press release

Qatar Airways and Qatar Aviation Catering Company launch new waste reduction and recycling programme

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Reducing catering waste and diverting remaining waste from landfill DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways and Qatar Aviation Catering Company (QACC) have launched a new waste reduction and recycling programme in Doha, further contributing towards local and international environmental solutions. As a world-leading airline Qatar Airways is continually improving how it manages… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways achieved the number one spot in global ranking of international airlines by AirHelp

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AirHelp rates Qatar Airways as world number one based on quality and service, punctuality and resolving customer complaints DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has topped a global ranking of international airlines for providing travellers worldwide with the highest quality and service, on-time performance, and customer claim processing. The multiple award-winning airline… Read the full press release