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Cambria Hotels announces the opening of 150-room new-construction hotel in the hometown of the University of Maryland

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Contribution will Help Fund Tuition for Hospitality Students at Elizabeth Seton High School ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Oct-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Cambria Hotels has opened its doors in the hometown of the University of Maryland with the grand opening of the Cambria Hotel College Park. Located at 8321 Baltimore Avenue, the 150-room new-construction hotel provides upscale amenities in… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels begins construction on the new Cambria hotel in the Roosevelt Row Arts District, Phoenix

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ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Oct-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) and an affiliate of True North Studio, LLC announced construction has begun on the new Cambria hotel in downtown Phoenix in the Roosevelt Row Arts District. Slated to open ahead of schedule in late 2019, the seven-story, 127-room hotel will be the third Cambria property to enter the growing Phoenixarea, joining the Cambria… Read the full press release

Business and civic leader Yui Hay Lee appointed to Port of Oakland’s Board of Port Commissioners

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Architect Yui Hay Lee a longtime fixture in city, county roles Oakland, Calif., 2018-Oct-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Longtime business and civic leader Yui Hay Lee has joined the Port of Oakland’s Board of Port Commissioners. Mr. Lee was sworn in yesterday to a seat on the seven-member Board. Mr. Lee, President and CEO of… Read the full press release

Anantara Hua Hin Resort ranked #14 out of 45 Top Resorts in Asia by Condé Nast Traveler’s 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards

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Hua Hin, Thailand, 2018-Oct-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Condé Nast Traveler today (22 OCTOBER 2018) announced the results of its 31st annual Readers’ Choice Awards with Anantara Hua Hin Resort recognized as the number 14 spot of the Top Resorts in Asia. “A TRUE ORIGIN” Nearly half a million Condé Nast Traveler readers submitted a recording-breaking number of responses rating their… Read the full press release

ALPA elects WestJet Capt. Tim Perry as ALPA Canada president

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WASHINGTON D.C., 2018-Oct-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Yesterday (October 17, 2018), the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) elected ALPA Canada Board officers to advance the union’s work as the leading advocate for professional airline pilots in Canada. The elections were held during the union’s 47th regular biennial Board of Directors meeting in Washington, D.C…. Read the full press release

oneworld® named Best Airline Alliance in the 2018 Business Traveller awards for the sixth consecutive year

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NEW YORK, NY, 2018-Oct-23 — /Travel PR News/ — oneworld® has been named Best Airline Alliance for the sixth year in a row in the 2018 Business Traveller awards – ensuring oneworld remains the current holder of six of the leading “best airline alliance” titles available in the various industry award schemes worldwide. That means oneworld holds twice… Read the full press release

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort set to welcome guests with noteworthy additions and significant enhancements this Winter 2018-2019

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Teton Village, WY, 2018-Oct-23 — /Travel PR News/ — With snow blanketing the upper reaches of the Tetons, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) is looking forward to its 53rd winter season.  Slated to open on Thanksgiving Day, November 22nd, for holiday sightseeing rides on the Aerial Tram, and for skiing on Saturday, November 24th, JHMR welcomes… Read the full press release

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort to host a new Mindful Ski Camp this winter

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Teton Village, WY, 2018-Oct-23 — /Travel PR News/ — New this winter Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is hosting an innovative multi-day Mindful Ski Camp to be held January 31 through February 3, 2019.  This three and a half day experience will be sure to invigorate and inspire those who attend. Join camp facilitator and life coach Jan Hoath… Read the full press release

Katara Hospitality expands its global portfolio with the acquisition of The Plaza, one of New York City’s most iconic hotels

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The world’s most famous hotel located in the heart of New York City Doha, Qatar, 2018-Oct-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Katara Hospitality, a leading global hotel owner, developer and operator based in Qatar, announced the expansion of its global portfolio with the acquisition of The Plaza, one of New York City’s most iconic hotels. The… Read the full press release

Genting Hong Kong hosts special offers, contests and giveaways to celebrate 25th birthday

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Special contests and giveaways worth over HKD2.5 million on Dream Cruises and Star Cruises highlight 25th birthday year Hong Kong, 2018-Oct-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Genting Hong Kong is celebrating 25 years of pioneering spirit in 2018 with a host of special offers, contests and giveaways to highlight a quarter century as the leader in… Read the full press release

Leipzig/Halle Airport to develop and expand infrastructure for handling air freight to meet the increase in cargo volumes

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Schkeuditz, Germany, 2018-Oct-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Volumes of freight at Leipzig/Halle Airport, Germany’s second-largest air cargo hub, have increased more than tenfold since 2007 and continue to grow at a disproportionately high rate. To cope with this, the airport is planning to gradually develop the space that is available in order to keep up… Read the full press release

Radisson Hotel Group announces partnership with the largest online travel company in the Asia Pacific region Ctrip

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London, UK, 2018-Oct-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Building on an already successful relationship, Ctrip.com International, Ltd. (Nasdaq: CTRP) is proud to announce a strategic global partnership agreement with Radisson Hotel Group. This collaboration brings together the largest online travel company in the Asia Pacific region and one of the largest hotel groups in the world…. Read the full press release

Jumeirah Vittaveli, Maldives to host acrobats, Santa Claus and spectacular fireworks show for the holidays

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Luxury resort to host acrobats, Santa Claus and spectacular fireworks show  Maldives, Indonesia, 2018-Oct-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Jumeirah Vittaveli’s festive programme will evolve around an exciting ‘Circus’ theme this year. A host of entertainers, magicians and acrobats will make their entry in the Maldives, promising a celebration in the style of The Greatest Showman! Jumeirah Vittaveli will celebrate… Read the full press release

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts to debut in Shanghai in 2024

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Centrally located, ultra-luxury riverside hotel will celebrate Shanghai’s history, charm and modernity HONG KONG, 2018-Oct-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® will enter Shanghai – China’s economic powerhouse and “Paris of the East” – with the opening of Rosewood Shanghai in 2024.  This latest international jewel in the collection’s crown will signify a key… Read the full press release

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts announces its first property in the Philippines — Rosewood Hermana Mayor, scheduled to open in 2023

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Ultra-luxury resort represents the brand’s first Philippines property HONG KONG, 2018-Oct-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has been appointed by AquaTerra Hotels and Resorts Development Corporation to manage Rosewood Hermana Mayor, which will open in 2023 as the brand’s first property in the Philippines. The ultra-luxury resort, located on pristine and private Hermana… Read the full press release

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts appointed to manage Rosewood Shenzhen, set to open in 2022

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HONG KONG, 2018-Oct-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has been appointed by China Resources Land Limited (CR Land), the flagship subsidiary of China Resources Group, to manage Rosewood Shenzhen, set to open in 2022. The ultra-luxury property in the heart of China’s fastest growing economic metropolis heralds the strategic consolidation of the… Read the full press release

Boeing joins the European Network of U-Space Demonstrators

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2018-Oct-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (Oct. 19, 2018), Boeing joined the European Network of U-Space Demonstrators, a Europe-wide platform for aggregating early Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) airspace management initiatives, launched by Violeta Bulc, European Commissioner for Transport. By signing the EU Network Manifesto, Boeing deepens its existing partnership with the European Commission,… Read the full press release

Boeing delivers the first super-efficient 787-9 Dreamliner for Shanghai-based Juneyao Airlines

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Delivery marks the first widebody airplane for a privately-held Chinese airline Long-range 787-9 Dreamliner will enable the carrier to expand its international network SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2018-Oct-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] delivered the first 787-9 Dreamliner for Shanghai-based Juneyao Airlines. The new, super-efficient Dreamliner will also be the first widebody commercial jet operated by… Read the full press release

Flybe Board appoints Air Chief Marshal Sir Glenn Torpy as external Chair of its Safety and Security Committee

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Exeter, England, 2018-Oct-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The Group Board of Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has today (15th October 2018) announced it has appointed Air Chief Marshal Sir Glenn Torpy as external Chair of its Safety and Security Committee. He will be responsible for providing assurance to the Board of best practice performance relating to… Read the full press release

Flybe appoints Rob Pendle as its new Chief Technical Officer (CTO)

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Exeter, England, 2018-Oct-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rob Pendle as its new Chief Technical Officer (CTO), effective 15th October 2018.  He has assumed the position from interim post holder, Kieran Graham, who has been acting in this capacity on a short-term basis for the past… Read the full press release

Norwegian expands cooperation with AVTECH Sweden AB to further reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions

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LONDON, UK, 2018-Oct-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Following a successful test project, Norwegian will expand its cooperation with AVTECH Sweden AB to further reduce fuel consumption. A report by the Swedish Energy Agency, which partly financed the project, shows that fuel consumption was reduced by 22 kilos per flight. This equals an annual CO2… Read the full press release

AccorHotels announces the appointment of Emlyn Brown as Vice President, Wellbeing for AccorHotels’ Luxury & Upper Upscale brands

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Paris, France, 2018-Oct-22 — /Travel PR News/ — AccorHotels is pleased to announce the appointment of Emlyn Brown as Vice President, Wellbeing for AccorHotels’ Luxury & Upper Upscale brands. Emlyn joins AccorHotels from Resense Spas S.A, where he most recently held the position of Global Design Director and was responsible for managing corporate strategies, wellbeing concepts… Read the full press release

New bus service to enhance public transport connections to Bristol Airport

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A new bus service to south Bristol will commence from Sunday 28 October 2018, further enhancing public transport connections to Bristol Airport. Bristol, UK, 2018-Oct-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The new service is being introduced to coincide with the rerouting of the A1 Bristol Airport Flyer service to take advantage of new Metrobus infrastructure in… Read the full press release

UNWTO and Basque Culinary Center launch pioneering initiative for the gastronomic tourism sector

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Madrid, Spain, 2018-Oct-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The World Tourism Organization and Basque Culinary Center (BCC), have launched a pioneering initiative for the gastronomic tourism sector, with a global call for startups or companies, mature or emerging, technological and non-technological, with innovative ideas capable of revolutionizing and integrating gastronomy in tourism and inspiring tourists… Read the full press release

British Airways announces a multi-million pounds investment in staff training to provide the very best service to its customers

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Multi-million pounds investment in staff training Staff empowered and trained to work across the terminal to solve any problem Mobile devices will help them to assist with reservations, ticketing, flight changes, re-bookings and up to date flight information Part of a continued initiative to care for and put customers at the heart of its business… Read the full press release

British Airways launches two-per-week summer service from Heathrow to Charleston, South Carolina

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LONDON, UK, 2018-Oct-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Customers can swing their way to charming Charleston next summer as British Airways launches a new route to the soulful South Carolina city. From April 4, 2019, British Airways will launch a two-per-week summer service from Heathrow, Terminal 5 and will be the only airline flying direct between… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways hosted a media roundtable luncheon in New York for the launch of its ultramodern A350-1000 to JFK

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Qatar Airways GCEO hosts media roundtable to discuss the airline’s upcoming plans in the U.S. Qatar Airways’ ultramodern A350-1000 will launch at JFK later this month DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Oct-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, hosted a media roundtable luncheon to discuss the highly-anticipated arrival of… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines promotes Scott M. Haralson to Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

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MIRAMAR, Fla., 2018-Oct-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines, Inc. (NYSE: SAVE) announced today (Oct. 17, 2018) that its board of directors has promoted Scott M. Haralson to the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective October 16, 2018.  Haralson has over 18 years of airline experience and most recently served as Spirit’s Vice President… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport: new Embraer Lineage 1000 executive jet joins Gainjet Ireland’s growing fleet

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Shannon, Ireland, 2018-Oct-19 — /Travel PR News/ — There were double celebrations today (16 October 2018) at Shannon Airport, as Gainjet Ireland took delivery of a new jet, which made history as the first aircraft in the world to be registered on the new Irish EJ aircraft register, administered by the Irish Aviation Authority. The registration… Read the full press release

Nearly half million passengers passed through Leipzig/Halle and Dresden Airports during September

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Schkeuditz, Germany, 2018-Oct-19 — /Travel PR News/ — 487,626 passengers in all passed through Leipzig/Halle and Dresden Airports during September. This represents growth of 7.3 percent in comparison with the same month in the previous year. The number of aircraft movements rose by 9.2 percent to a figure of 9,837 take-offs and landings. The number of… Read the full press release