Monthly Archives: March 2018

Doncaster Sheffield Airport outlines its expected growth over the next twenty years with its Vision and Masterplan

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Doncaster, England, 2018-Mar-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The award-winning Doncaster Sheffield Airport have today launched their ambitious Vision and Masterplan outlining the expected growth over the next twenty years. The Vision realises the airport’s full potential, delivering major international connectivity and economic benefit to Yorkshire, the surrounding regions and the UK. The Vision sees the… Read the full press release

Virgin Trains unveils a specially-branded Great Exhibition of the North train

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LONDON, 2018-Mar-26 — /Travel PR News/ — In celebration of English Tourism Week, Virgin Trains has today (23 March) revealed a specially-branded Great Exhibition of the North train to encourage more people to travel north this summer. The branded train will be used across the entire Virgin Trains East Coast route up to Edinburgh from… Read the full press release

Emirates pays tribute to the late HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan with ten ‘Year of Zayed’ livery aircrafts

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Ten Emirates aircraft now circling the globe with the distinctive HH Sheikh Zayed livery Special decal has been brought to over 90 global destinations since November, and will continue to run throughout 2018, the ‘Year of Zayed’ DUBAI, UAE, 2018-Mar-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has completed the application of the specially-designed ‘Year of… Read the full press release

Qantas and Emirates partnership earns reauthorisation from Australian Competition and Consumer Commission

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Dubai, UAE, 2018-Mar-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas and Emirates welcome the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) reauthorisation of their partnership until 2023. For customers, the continuation of the joint business, announced in August 2017, will deliver expanded services, greater schedule choice, increased frequent flyer benefits and an ongoing commitment to the development of… Read the full press release

Arsenal players set the stage for an exciting third term of the Arsenal Soccer School Dubai training programme

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Dubai, UAE, 2018-Mar-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Kids at the Arsenal Soccer School Dubai (ASSD) this morning learned new skills and tricks when Arsenal players Héctor Bellerín, Calum Chambers and Rob Holding stopped by for a special visit. The players used Friday’s practice to train students how to ‘play the Arsenal way,’ then taking to the… Read the full press release

VisitEngland announces Awards for Excellence finalists

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LONDON, UK, 2018-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The Awards, now in their 29th year, recognise, congratulate and celebrate businesses and individuals who go above and beyond in promoting and practising excellence across England. Finalists will be invited to attend a traditional afternoon tea at the Bath Assembly Rooms on St George’s Day, 23 April… Read the full press release

Hong Kong International Airport publishes its first children’s book, Little Adventure at the Big Airport

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HONG KONG, 2018-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Children are always curious about everything they see, and Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is definitely a place full of interesting sights and wonders for them. To stimulate children’s imagination and provide a tool for parent-child reading, Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) has published its first children’s… Read the full press release

Zurich Airport switches to summer time on 25 March 2018

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ZURICH, Switzerland, 2018-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The summer timetable takes effect again at Zurich Airport with the switch to summer time on 25 March 2018. It will remain in force until Saturday, 27 October 2018. Different opening hours also apply to the observation decks. SWISS is adding two new destinations in France to… Read the full press release

Bangkok Airways increases frequency between Bangkok and Vientiane (Laos)

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Offering 2 flights daily, starting from 25 March 2018 onward Bangkok, Thailand, 2018-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited announces the additional non-stop flight between Bangkok and Vientiane (Laos), bringing this route to 2 daily flights in order to serve increasing demands. These additional services will be effective from 25 March… Read the full press release

Avis Car Rental ranked the #1 car rental company in the 2018 Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index®

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PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2018-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — For the 19th consecutive year, Avis Car Rental has been ranked the #1 car rental company in the Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index®. The 2018 study examined brands in 84 categories. Avis received the highest marks in the car rental category by ranking first across all four behavioral engagement… Read the full press release

Iberia broadens code-share agreement with Qatar Airways

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Thanks to the broadening of the code-share agreement between both airlines, Iberia customers can travel to 18 destinations in Africa, Asia, and Australia, including Addis Ababa, the Maldives, Melbourne, Perth, Phuket, Ho Chi Minh City, and Phnom Penh via Doha. Qatar Airways will sell Iberia flights from Madrid to Bogota, Medellin, Montevideo, Panama City, Rio… Read the full press release

flydubai resumes daily service to Erbil in Iraq

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Dubai, UAE, 2018-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai has resumed flights to Erbil in Iraq. The carrier’s first flight landed on 19 March 2018 at Erbil International Airport at 16:10. Flight FZ203 departed at 14:05 from Terminal 2 at Dubai International Airport, while FZ204 returned from Erbil International Airport at 17:05 to reach Dubai International… Read the full press release

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey approves proposed minimum wage increase for workers at JFK, LaGuardia and Newark Liberty

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Proposal Would Raise Minimum Wage for All Workers at JFK, LaGuardia and Newark Liberty to $19/hour by 2023; $2 Increase for Workers at Newark This Year  60-Day Public Comment Period to Begin in Early April and Conclude in Early June Ahead of Final Vote Raising Wages Improves Security by Reducing Turnover and Allowing for Better… Read the full press release

Oakwood Premier OUE Singapore recognized with the ‘Best Marketing or Branding Campaign’ award at the Serviced Apartment Awards 2018

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SINGAPORE 2018-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Reinforcing its position as a leader in the luxury serviced residence space, Oakwood Premier OUE Singapore was recognized for ‘Best Marketing or Branding Campaign’ at the recent Serviced Apartment Awards 2018, on 19 March. Judged by a panel of industry experts, the ‘Best Marketing or Branding Campaign’ award benchmarked… Read the full press release

Historic attractions all over Scotland ready to welcome visitors for the start of the 2018 summer season

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Historic Environment Scotland launch 2018 season and events programme EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Historic attractions all over Scotland, from Jarlshof in Shetland to Hermitage Castle in the Borders, are preparing to welcome visitors for the start of the 2018 summer season. From 26 March, over 40 castles, cairns and brochs across the… Read the full press release

Hamad International Airport named the ‘Best Airport in the Middle East’ and 5th best airport in the world at the SKYTRAX World Airport Awards 2018

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DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Hamad International Airport has been ranked the 5th best airport in the world at the SKYTRAX World Airport Awards 2018, which took place during the Passenger Terminal Expo 2018 in Stockholm, Sweden. HIA has also been honoured with the title of ‘Best Airport in the Middle East’ for the fourth year… Read the full press release

Ryanair to support the development of LaudaMotion, an Austrian Airline based in Vienna

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Ryanair To Acquire 75% Subject To Eu Competition Approval DUBLIN, Ireland, 2018-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair Holdings Plc today (20 Mar) announced that it has entered into a binding agreement with Mr Niki Lauda to support his plan to develop and grow LaudaMotion GmbH, an Austrian Airline based in Vienna. LaudaMotion is an Austrian… Read the full press release

Ryanair extends its flight partnership with Air Europa

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Over 130 Long Haul Connections Now On Sale On Ryanair.com DUBLIN, Ireland, 2018-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Spain’s No.1 airline, today (22 March) announced the extension of its flight partnership with Air Europa. From today, Ryanair’s 130m customers can browse and book Air Europa connecting flights from 15 European cities to Madrid and onward… Read the full press release

S7 Airlines switches over to the summer flight schedule starting 25 March 2018

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Novosibirsk, Russia, 2018-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Starting 25 March 2018, S7 Airlines, a oneworld® global airline alliance member, switches over to the summer flight schedule, which will remain effective until 27 October 2018. During this period the airline will perform flights to 205 destinations in 34 countries around the world. “In the summer season, we are pleased to offer S7 Airlines passengers about 30 new flights to foreign and… Read the full press release

S7 Airlines expands operations in Russia with new service between Novosibirsk and Talakan starting 24 April 2018

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Novosibirsk, Russia, 2018-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a oneworld® global airline alliance member, commences scheduled flights from Novosibirsk to Talakan starting 24 April 2018. Tickets are available now. Direct flights of S7 Airlines from Novosibirsk to Talakan will be carried out on Tuesdays. Flights will depart from Tolmachevo Airport at 03:10 and arrive at Talakan Airport at 08:20 local time. Return flights will depart from Talakan… Read the full press release

S7 Airlines to commence flights from Moscow to Antalya, Turkey from 27 May 2018

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Novosibirsk, Russia, 2018-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a oneworld® global airline alliance member, commences flights from Moscow to Antalya in Turkey starting 27 May 2018. Tickets are available now. Direct scheduled flights of S7 Airlines from Domodedovo Airport to Antalya will be carried out daily. Flights will depart from Moscow at 13:05 and arrive at Antalya Airport at 16:40 local time. Return flights will depart from… Read the full press release

LVCVA: Las Vegas named the No. 1 trade show destination according to the 2017 TSNN Top 250 Trade Shows in the U.S.” list for the 24th consecutive year

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LAS VEGAS, NV, 2018-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Once again, Las Vegas maintains its long-standing reputation as the leading destination for business travel. For the 24th consecutive year, Las Vegas was named the country’s No. 1 trade show destination according to the Trade Show News Network (TSNN) “2017 TSNN Top 250 Trade Shows in the… Read the full press release

Aberdeen International Airport and CHC Helicopter teams up for Runway Run event

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Aberdeen, Scotland, 2018-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Aberdeen International Airport and CHC Helicopter have, today, announced their collaborative Runway Run event which will be taking off this summer. The Runway Run will give 300 participants the rare opportunity to run the length of the airport’s runway at midnight while raising funds for three local charities…. Read the full press release

Air Partner’s SafeSkys awarded contract for provision of Airfield Wildlife Control Services for the Royal Air Force in Scotland

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LONDON, UK, 2018-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — SafeSkys, part of the Air Partner group, has been awarded the contract for provision of Airfield Wildlife Control Services for the Royal Air Force (RAF) in Scotland at RAF Lossiemouth, RLG Kinloss and RAF Leuchars. The three-year contract will commence 1 April 2018, with the option of a… Read the full press release

SITA report outlines how biometrics in identity management will transform passenger processing

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GENEVA, Switzerland, 2018-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Biometric technology is emerging as the top solution for airlines and airports to automate identity checks amid rising passenger numbers. This is according to Biometrics for Better Travel: An ID Management Revolution, a report published today by SITA. It outlines how using biometrics to check passenger’s identity will… Read the full press release

Ukrainian SkyUp Airlines finalizes firm order for five Boeing 737 MAX airplanes

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New Ukrainian airline chooses efficient 737 MAX family for its growth plans SkyUp becomes 95th MAX customer, and first in Eastern Europe to order the MAX 10 model KIEV, Ukraine, 2018-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE:BA] and SkyUp Airlines announced they have finalized a firm order for five 737 MAX airplanes valued at $624… Read the full press release

Boeing to establish a new research center in the Republic of Korea

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Research will focus on strategic technologies to enable innovation Boeing plans to open the research facility by mid-2018 SEOUL, South Korea, 2018-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] announced today the company’s intention to establish a new research center in the Republic of Korea; the company is currently in discussion with the Korean… Read the full press release

AccorHotels launches its 8th Take off! Competition

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PARIS, France, 2018-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — True to its ambition to drive innovation and attract the best talents to create the hospitality of tomorrow, AccorHotels is today launching its 8th Take off! – the competition that pits hundreds of students from universities and business & hotel management schools from all over the world against each other…. Read the full press release

Bahrain Airport Company conducts series of familiarisation tours for university students

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Muharraq, Bahrain, 2018-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Students from the University of Bahrain (UoB) visited the construction site of the Bahrain International Airport’s (BIA) New Passenger Terminal as part of a public outreach programme by Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the airport’s operator and managing body. BAC Chief Development and Technical Officer, Abdulla Janahi delivered a… Read the full press release

Bahrain Airport Company announces new tender for its call centre and public announcement functions

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Muharraq, Bahrain, 2018-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the operator and managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), has issued a new tender for operators wishing to operate the airport’s call centre and public announcement (PA) functions. BIA currently operates the call centre through the Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system and announcements… Read the full press release