Daily Archives: October 2, 2018

Oakwood-Branded Properties takes home three awards at the HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards 2018

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SINGAPORE, 2018-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood®, wholly owned by Mapletree Investments (“Mapletree”), was recently accorded three awards at the HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards 2018: Best Serviced Apartment Property (Southeast Asia): Oakwood Hotel & Residence Sri Racha Best Serviced Apartment Property (Singapore): Oakwood Studios Singapore Best Corporate – MICE Venue: Oakwood Hotel & Residence… Read the full press release

Four Seasons announces its first standalone residential project in North America — Four Seasons Private Residences Los Angeles

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New luxury development will also be the first Four Seasons standalone residential project in North America Toronto, Canada, 2018-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Construction is underway with more than half of the units already sold for the first residential project in Los Angeles from Four Seasons, the world’s leading luxury hospitality company, developed in partnership… Read the full press release

Emirates celebrates the inaugural flight of its new service between Dubai and Edinburgh

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Edinburgh becomes Emirates’ second destination in Scotland and eighth in the UK New service connects travellers from Edinburgh and east of Scotland with Emirates’ global network  Dubai, UAE, 2018-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, today (1 October 2018) celebrated the inaugural flight of its new service between Dubai and Edinburgh…. Read the full press release

Emirates A380 aircraft made a historic touch down at the Kotoka International Airport’s Terminal 3

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Airline supports Kotoka International Airport’s new Terminal Dubai, UAE, 2018-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The Emirates A380 aircraft made a historic touch down at the Kotoka International Airport’s Terminal 3, as a one-off service to the new terminal. The airline’s flagship double-decker has become the first-ever scheduled A380 service to Ghana, demonstrating the airport’s… Read the full press release

China Team named the champion at the 29th Macao International Fireworks Display Contest

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Macao, China, 2018-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The 29th Macao International Fireworks Display Contest culminated in splendour tonight (1 October), the National Day. Liuyang New Year Fireworks Trading Co., Ltd from China won the championship, followed by the fireworks teams Marutamaya Ogatsu Fireworks Co., Ltd. from Japan and Potsdamer Feuerwerk GmbH from Germany as the first… Read the full press release

Aberdeen International Airport welcomes its newest dining option — The Distilling House

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Aberdeen, UK, 2018-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Aberdeen International Airport’s newest food outlet, The Distilling House, has opened its doors to hungry passengers as part of the airport’s multi-million expansion project. Located within the departures lounge, The Distilling House is a new pub and dining outlet with a difference. Inspired by the local flavours of… Read the full press release

Radisson Hotel Group announces the signing of 10 new hotels in Africa

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hospitality AB, publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Sweden and part of Radisson Hotel Group, is proud to announce the signing of 10 new hotels in Africa to date in 2018, accelerating its expansion across the continent. Radisson Hotel Group today has 90 hotels and 18,000+ rooms in… Read the full press release

Philanthropist John Wood joins Rosewood Curators program

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HONG KONG, 2018-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts®, the ultra-luxury hotel group, today (October 1, 2018) adds philanthropist John Wood to its Rosewood Curators program, a carefully selected group of luminaries and leaders who share travel recommendations and insider tips for Rosewood destinations around the world. Wood joins Rosewood Curators on behalf of Rosewood… Read the full press release

Jet Aviation completes acquisition of KLM Jet Center at Amsterdam and Rotterdam International Airports

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Basel, Switzerland, 2018-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Aviation announced today (October 1, 2018) that it has completed its acquisition of KLM Jet Center, a leading provider of comprehensive FBO/Handling services at Amsterdam and Rotterdam International Airports. With a new flagship operation and presence at two of Europe’s top airports, the KLM Jet Center acquisition represents… Read the full press release

SITA and Wipro to deliver airport collaborative decision making (A-CDM) solution for Toronto Pearson International Airport

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Project will facilitate the first-ever deployment of Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM) in North America Toronto, Canada, 2018-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — SITA, the air transport industry’s technology provider, today (01 October 2018) announced that it is delivering an airport collaborative decision making (A-CDM) solution for Toronto Pearson International Airport, in partnership with Wipro Limited, a… Read the full press release

Norwegian launches new flights connecting Buenos Aires to six domestic routes in Argentina

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Travelling onward from Buenos Aires to discover the beauty of Argentina is now easier and better value than ever before thanks to Norwegian The new routes will connect Buenos Aires with Córdoba, Mendoza, Iguazú, Bariloche, Neuquén and Salta Flights on selected routes commence from 16th October 2018 Flights will be operated by a modern and efficient… Read the full press release

Norwegian to release 3Q results on Thursday 25 October 2018

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LONDON, UK, 2018-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian will release the third quarter results Thursday 25 October 2018. The report will be made available at 7:00 AM (CET) at norwegian.com and newsweb.no. The Company will present the results at 8.30 AM (CET) at its interim headquarter in Snarøyveien 36, Fornebu. The presentation will be held… Read the full press release

Hyatt Hotels launches new global program designed to pair disconnected youth with hospitality industry’s career opportunities

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New global program designed to introduce disconnected youth to hospitality, provide needed employment opportunities CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, 2018-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) today (Oct. 1 2018) announced the launch of RiseHY, a new global program designed to pair the hospitality industry’s career opportunities with young people who need them. As part of the initiative,… Read the full press release

Brussels Airport celebrates 60th anniversary with new campaign featuring Belgian celebrities

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Brussels, Belgium, 2018-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — To mark its 60th anniversary celebrations, Brussels Airport has called on various Belgian celebrities who are recognised beyond Belgium’s borders to launch its new nationwide campaign in our major cities. Pierre Marcolini, Kevin Borlée, Elodie Ouédraogo, Pascale Naessens and Blanche are just some of the big names who… Read the full press release

Air France customers to exclusively test the products and services of 10 French start-ups

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Air France customers will be able to exclusively test the innovative products and services of 10 French start-ups In the Air France lounge from October 1 to 12, 2018; And on frenchtech.airfrance.com from October 1 to 31, 2018. PARIS, France, 2018-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — In October 2018, to help French Tech get off… Read the full press release

London Gatwick to open sensory room for its passengers with autism, dementia, cognitive impairment or other special needs

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New, free to use facility provides a calming space for passengers with special needs to relax in before their flight Interactive zone full of light and sound also designed to stimulate senses, improve memory, motor skills and encourage learning New sensory room follows opening of new ‘premium style’ lounge – the biggest in Europe –… Read the full press release

ITB Berlin / IPK International: 27 million international cruises were undertaken worldwide in 2017

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Double-digit growth rates for cruises – USA undisputed cruise champion – IPK International and ITB Berlin analyse international cruise tourism trends Berlin, Germany, 2018-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Cruises have been a booming segment in recent years and a much-discussed topic in the travel industry. In 2017, about 27 million international cruises were undertaken worldwide…. Read the full press release

Dolphin Dynamics to release new functionality in line with CAA’s updated ATOL regulations

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LONDON, UK, 2018-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Dolphin Dynamics will be releasing new functionality in line with the CAA’s updated ATOL regulations following the introduction of the PTR (Package Travel Regulations) earlier this year. The PTR reinforced customers’ rights to hold travel package organisers responsible as the definition of a package holiday organiser was widened…. Read the full press release

EU – Latin America and Caribbean Cooperation on Civil Aviation project opens field office in the Latin America and Caribbean region

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EU-LAC project office in Costa Rica inaugurated by EU Commissioner for Transport Violeta Bulc San Jose, Costa Rica, 2018-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The EU-LAC project (EU – Latin America and Caribbean Cooperation on Civil Aviation), officially opened today (28 September 2018) its field office in the Latin America and Caribbean region, in the… Read the full press release

IATA: global passenger traffic data for August 2018 shows demand up 6.4% YoY

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Geneva, Switzerland, 2018-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic data for August 2018 showing that demand (measured in total revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) climbed 6.4% compared to the year-ago period. This was slightly above the 6.1% annual increase for July. August capacity (available seat kilometers or… Read the full press release

IATA: demand for global air freight measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) rose 2.3% in August 2018 YoY

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Geneva, Switzerland, 2018-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), rose 2.3% in August 2018, compared to the same period the year before. This pace of growth was unchanged from the previous month but was… Read the full press release

Oman Air again successfully passes the IATA Operational Safety Audit

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MUSCAT, Oman, 2018-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has successfully passed the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) once again. From 26 to 30 August, Oman Air was subject to an IOSA Renewal Audit, conducted by Aviation Quality Services, an audit organisation, accredited by IATA. IOSA seeks… Read the full press release