Monthly Archives: November 2018

S7 Priority voted best Loyalty Program

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Novosibirsk, Russia, 2018-Nov-23 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a member of the oneworld® global aviation alliance, is the recipient of the Business Traveller Russia and CIS Awards awards. The readers voted for S7 Priority as the best loyalty program. “We are grateful to the readers of the Business Traveller magazine. It it especially rewarding to be appreciated by the passengers who make regular business trips. We are constantly improving S7 Priority and offering… Read the full press release

Ryanair launches its biggest ever Seville Summer schedule (2019)

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DUBLIN, Ireland, 2018-Nov-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (22 Nov) launched its biggest ever Seville Summer schedule (2019) adding 13 new routes to Alicante, Bristol, Budapest, Cagliari, Catania, Edinburgh, Fuerteventura, Luxembourg, Nantes, Porto, Rabat, Tangier and Venice Treviso, with 53 routes in total, which will help deliver 2.8m customers p.a. through… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport welcomes Ryanair’s new twice weekly East Midlands service for 2019 summer season

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Shannon, Ireland, 2018-Nov-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Shannon Airport, a Shannon Group company, today (21 November 2018) welcomed the announcement by Ryanair that it is to deliver a new twice weekly East Midlands service for next year’s summer season as another major boost in a very positive year for the airport. Ryanair will operate the… Read the full press release

Wizz Air further expands capacity in its Budapest network with one new aircraft, 2 new routes and frequency increases on popular services

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1 NEW AIRCRAFT, 2 NEW ROUTES, 11 MORE WEEKLY FLIGHTS FROM BUDAPEST IN 2019 BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2018-Nov-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe and Hungary’s hometown airline, today (NOV 22, 2018) announced a further expansion of capacity in its Budapest network with one new aircraft, 2 new routes from… Read the full press release

Wizz Air announces its newest base in Poland

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2 NEW AIRCRAFT AND 12 NEW ROUTES IN 2019 BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2018-Nov-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest growing airline announced today (NOV 21, 2018) its 26 base in Krakow. The airline will base 2 Airbus A321 aircraft at Krakow airport in May and September 2019. Along with the establishment of the new base, Wizz Air… Read the full press release

Doncaster Sheffield Airport welcomes new three-weekly Wizz Air service to Krakow, Poland starting 2nd May 2019

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Doncaster, England, 2018-Nov-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Tickets go on sale today (21stNovember 2018) for a new three-weekly Wizz Airservice from Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)to Krakow, Poland, taking off on 2ndMay 2019. The service will deliver an additional 56,000 two-way seats and an expected record year for Wizz Air at Doncaster Sheffield Airport, with over 600,000 passengers… Read the full press release

PHILIPPINES: Cebu Pacific updates its NAIA Ticket Office with a cloud-based Queue Management System

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Pasay City, Philippines, 2018-Nov-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Leading Philippine carrier Cebu Pacific has re-opened its organic Ticket Office at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3, installing an automated customer flow management system to create more customer-centric business processes and operations. The new ticket office also incorporates self-booking kiosks and express counters… Read the full press release

Lufthansa adds flights to new holiday destinations in Croatia, Montenegro and the French Atlantic coast next summer

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With a focus on the Mediterranean: from Alicante to Tivat  First flights: from Biarritz to Rijeka COLOGNE, Germany, 2018-Nov-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Holidaymakers listen up: starting next summer, sun-seekers can reach seven new destinations non-stop from the Lufthansa hubs in Munich and Frankfurt. They not only include popular holiday destinations in Spain, Italy,… Read the full press release

Memories Trinidad Del Mar Resort in Cuba joins the Memories Resorts family

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Toronto, ON, Canada, 2018-Nov-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Effective December 15, 2018, the beachfront resort currently operating as Hotel Brisas Trinidad Del Mar will be re-branded as Memories Trinidad Del Mar. Memories Resorts have already made significant improvements to the property, including room renovations and upgraded amenities to this popular all inclusive resort located just 15… Read the full press release

IHG announces the signing of Kimpton® Rotterdam, The Netherlands set to open in 2022

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Momentum continues for luxury boutique brand in Europe with the signing of its second hotel in The Netherlands Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Nov-23 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has today announced the signing of Kimpton® Rotterdam, The Netherlands. The hotel is signed under a management agreement… Read the full press release

Eastin Residences Vadodara presents “Awadhi Food Festival” at The Glass House – 24 Hour Multi Cuisine Restaurant

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Vadodara, India, 2018-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Eastin Residences Vadodara presents “Awadhi Food Festival” at The Glass House – 24 Hour Multi Cuisine Restaurant. Vadodara, November 2018: Eastin Residences Vadodara – A Premium Boutique Serviced Residences in Alkapuri is all set to treat you, your friends and family to timeless flavours of Historic Nawabi Cuisines starting… Read the full press release

Indianapolis International Airport’s fall/winter art exhibition to feature the work of three talented Hoosier artists

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Hoosier artists’ work in wood, paint, fabric take the spotlight INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 2018-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is showcasing the work of three talented Hoosier artists this fall and winter, spotlighting their artistic visions as expressed in wood, paint and fabric. The exhibition will be on display at the Indy… Read the full press release

SAA Cargo is the airfreight partner of The Love Quilt Project

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JOHANNESBURG,  South Africa, 2018-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways (SAA) freight division, SAA Cargo, is the proud airfreight partner of The Love Quilt Project (LQP), the US-based non-profit organisation that helps vulnerable children in South Africa and the US. SAA Cargo, as part of the airline being a responsible corporate citizen, when contacted… Read the full press release

Air France welcomes Benoît Parayre as EVP Communication

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Paris, France, 2018-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Benoît Parayre is joining Air France on December 3, 2018 as EVP Communication, Air France. He will be a member of the Air France Executive Committee and will report to the Air France CEO, a position currently held by Benjamin Smith, CEO of Air France-KLM, and Alexandre Boissy,… Read the full press release

Climate change, Future mobility, overtourism and changing customer demands are the highlights at ITB Berlin Convention, 6-9 March 2019

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Climate change, innovative forms of transportation, overtourism and changing customer demands are the key topics at the Leading Travel Industry Think Tank– New: Convention to be held at the CityCube, plus Deep Dive sessions – Admission to the ITB Berlin Convention from 6 to 9 March 2019 is free for exhibitors, trade visitors and the… Read the full press release

UNWTO partners with Niantic to enhance global tourism through mobile augmented reality games

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Madrid, Spain, 2018-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has partnered with one of its newest Affiliate Members, real-world games developer Niantic, to enhance global tourism through the use of mobile augmented reality game experiences. UNWTO will collaborate with Niantic, creators of Pokémon GO and Ingress Prime, to curate unique campaigns around… Read the full press release

King Shaka International Airport wins the Aviation Security Award at the inaugural Civil Aviation Industry Awards

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Durban, South Africa, 2018-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — King Shaka International Airport (KSIA), one of Airports Company South Africa’s leading international airports, won the Aviation Security Award, at the inaugural Civil Aviation Industry Awards, which took place at Galleria in Sandton on Friday 16th November 2018. The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) introduced the… Read the full press release

Holiday season has started with American Airlines and British Airways’ low fares from London to the U.S.

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Fly with American Airlines and British Airways from London to the U.S. from just £294 return, per person. LONDON, UK, 2018-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The holiday season has started and there is no better time to visit the United States. Fly with American Airlines and British Airways from London to Chicago, Las Vegas, Los… Read the full press release

George Best Belfast City Airport officially opens its upgraded terminal facilities following a £15 million investment

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BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2018-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — George Best Belfast City Airport has officially opened its upgraded terminal facilities following a £15 million infrastructure investment. The significant upgrade of the departures lounge includes new retailers, enhanced bars and restaurants, additional seating and a new security search area which has reduced average queuing times to… Read the full press release

Belfast City Airport sponsors the Eastside Awards for the third year

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BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2018-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — It’s a hat trick for Eastside Awards in association with George Best Belfast City Airport with a consistently high calibre of entries being received. A new element was introduced to the third annual awards with the public voting for their favourite beauty salon, hair salon, eatery and… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways, FC Bayern München AG and Adidas announce the sixth edition of the FC Bayern Youth Cup India 2018-19

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Award-winning airline to send ‘Team India’ to compete in the FC Bayern World Finals in Munich in May 2019 DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, in association with German football club giant FC Bayern München AG and Adidas, are proud to announce the sixth edition of the FC Bayern Youth Cup… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways’ Qsuite named ‘Best Business Class’ and its dine-on-demand in flight cuisine named ‘Best Catering’ in the AirlineRatings’ Airline Excellence Awards 2019

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Airline also ranked one of AirlineRatings’ top 10 airlines for 2019 DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways continues its winning year as its revolutionary Qsuite was named ‘Best Business Class’ in the AirlineRatings’ Airline Excellence Awards 2019. The airline’s renowned dine-on-demand in flight cuisine was also named ‘Best Catering’. The annual… Read the full press release

Alaska Air Group will hold an investor day on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018 in New York City

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2018-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE: ALK), the parent company of Alaska Airlines Inc. and Horizon Air Industries Inc., will hold an investor day on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018 in New York City. Remarks by company management will begin at approximately 11:30 a.m. Eastern time/8:30 a.m. Pacific time. Interested parties may listen… Read the full press release

Heathrow Airport: New figures show British Airways’ Heathrow to Inverness service could boost Scottish economy by up to £17m

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Newly released figures show latest Heathrow to Inverness service could boost Scottish economy by up to £17m Heathrow joins Inverness Airport and Scottish businesses to welcome British Airways’ new daily air service The service will open more than 83,500 new seats to Inverness a year, helping more international passengers connect to the area and more… Read the full press release

Sunwing and Celebrity Chef Lynn Crawford launch two new dishes and an exciting new contest

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Toronto, ON, Canada, 2018-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Sunwing is excited to announce it is partnering with Food Network Canada Celebrity Chef Lynn Crawford for the third consecutive year. Customers on board Sunwing Airlines can now enjoy a new and improved Sunwing Café menu. Available on all flights, the updated menu features two new dishes… Read the full press release

IHG announces the opening of Holiday Inn Express Bengaluru Whitefield ITPL

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IHG in partnership with SAMHI introduces a design led offering and a great service culture for guests visiting Bengaluru, the Silicon Valley of India Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ —InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today (20 NOVEMBER 2018) announced the opening of Holiday Inn Express Bengaluru… Read the full press release

IHG opens its first Staybridge Suites in The Netherlands, Staybridge Suites The Hague – Parliament

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Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has opened its first Staybridge Suites® in The Netherlands,Staybridge Suites® The Hague – Parliament. Located in the heart of The Hague, the hotel is situated opposite the world’s oldest parliament building still in use, the Binnenhof, and sits alongside… Read the full press release

W Records to feature Matador recording artist, Perfume Genius to benefit LGBTQ immigrant rights organization, Immigration Equality

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New Exclusive Cover and Music Video, “Not For Me” Drops Today as W Records Partners with Matador Recording Artist, Perfume Genius NEW YORK, NY, 2018-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — W Hotels Worldwide announced last week that the second phase of their newest music initiative, W Records, would feature Matador recording artist, Perfume Genius. Now track… Read the full press release

JW Marriott Nashville celebrated its official grand opening by hosting the 52nd Annual Country Music Association (CMA) Awards

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NASHVILLE, TN, 2018-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — JW Marriott Nashville celebrated its official grand opening with a special two-day celebration from November 13th through 15th. Marriott Moments winners, Universal Music Group Nashville (UMGN) artists, Developers, VIPs, and media were invited to the hotel’s featured events and immersive programming around the 52nd Annual Country Music Association (CMA)… Read the full press release

The Luxury Collection® Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of ITC Grand Goa

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ITC Grand Goa, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Marks Another Milestone for the Long-Standing Relationship with ITC Hotels in India Bethesda, Md, 2018-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The Luxury Collection® Hotels & Resorts today (11/20/2018) announced the opening of ITC Grand Goa, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, on Arossim beach in Cansaulim,… Read the full press release