Author Archives: Travel PR News Editor

NBAA’s new pilot resource for pilots: “Pocket Reference for Flight Planning in the U.S. National Airspace System”

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NBAA’s new pilot resource for pilots: “Pocket Reference for Flight Planning in the U.S. National Airspace System”   Washington, DC, 2017-Jun-15 — /Travel PR News/ — NBAA’s Air Traffic Services (ATS) has released a pocket-sized resource for pilots that answers the most frequently asked questions about navigating the nation’s airspace. The new “Pocket Reference for… Read the full press release

Worldwide Flight Services again the official ground handling partner at the 52nd International Paris Air Show

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PARIS, FRANCE, 2017-Jun-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The ground handling expertise of Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) will once again help to ensure the safety and security of ground operations at the world’s largest aerospace event, the 52nd International Paris Air Show from 19 to 25 June 2017. WFS has been the official ground handling… Read the full press release

easyJet passengers can now use Signature Flight Support’s luxury private jet terminal at London Luton Airport

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easyJet passengers can now use Signature Flight Support’s luxury private jet terminal at London Luton Airport   LUTON, UK, 2017-Jun-14 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet partners with Signature Flight Support to enable its customers to use the private jet terminal at London Luton Airport easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has announced a partnership with Signature… Read the full press release

Ryanair appoints Chiara Ravara as its new Senior Sales & Marketing Manager

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Ryanair appoints Chiara Ravara as its new Senior Sales & Marketing Manager   DUBLIN, Ireland, 2017-Jun-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (12 Jun) announced the appointment of Chiara Ravara as its new Senior Sales & Marketing Manager, promoting her from her previous role as Sales and Marketing Manager for Greece… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Austin Concierge Elizabeth Fudell admitted into Les Clefs d’Or

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Four Seasons Hotel Austin Concierge Elizabeth Fudell admitted into Les Clefs d’Or   Austin, U.S.A, 2017-Jun-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Austin announces that Concierge Elizabeth Fudell has been admitted into Les Clefs d’Or, a prestigious organisation of top hotel concierges boasting just 650 members nationwide. The designation makes Fudell one of five… Read the full press release

Edward Linsley prepares to open the new Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island

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Edward Linsley prepares to open the new Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island   Seychelles, Desroches Island, 2017-Jun-14 — /Travel PR News/ — A keen sailor who is no stranger to life on secluded islands, Edward Linsley has circled the globe, touching down on all seven continents, including a recent trip to Antarctica.  Now,… Read the full press release

Michael Patria appointed Executive Chef Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta

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Michael Patria appointed Executive Chef Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta   Atlanta, U.S.A, 2017-Jun-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta announces the appointment of Michael Patria as Executive Chef of the leading luxury hotel in the city. In his role, Patria will oversee the kitchen of breakfast destination Park 75 and its popular lunch… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels International and Seaview Inn open the Cambria Hotel in Newport, R.I.

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ROCKVILLE, Md., 2017-Jun-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, in partnership with Seaview Inn, LLC, announced today ( June 12, 2017) the opening of the Cambria Hotel in Newport, R.I. Located at 240 Aquidneck Ave, the 143-room upscale property is a short distance… Read the full press release

61st Meeting of the UNWTO Commission for Europe held in Chisinau, Moldova

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61st Meeting of the UNWTO Commission for Europe held in Chisinau, Moldova   MADRID, Spain, 2017-Jun-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Over 30 countries and Affiliate Members of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) gathered last week in Chisinau, the capital city of the Republic of Moldova, for the 61st Meeting of the UNWTO Commission for Europe…. Read the full press release

UNWTO appoints Prime Minister of Samoa, Hon. Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi as Special Ambassador of the International Year of Sustainable Tourism 2017

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UNWTO appoints Prime Minister of Samoa, Hon. Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi as Special Ambassador of the International Year of Sustainable Tourism 2017   MADRID, Spain, 2017-Jun-14 — /Travel PR News/ —The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has appointed the Prime Minister of Samoa, Hon. Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi, as Special Ambassador of the International Year of Sustainable Tourism… Read the full press release

George Best Belfast City Airport awarded the Right Place to Work accolade

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George Best Belfast City Airport awarded the Right Place to Work accolade   BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2017-Jun-14 — /Travel PR News/ —George Best Belfast City Airport has been awarded the Right Place to Work accolade at the 2017 Irish News Workplace & Employment Awards. The award was presented at a gala dinner in Titanic Belfast… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways connects Ireland to Qatar and beyond

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Award-winning airline’s daily flights to Dublin will connect Ireland to Qatar and beyond To celebrate this special occasion, the airline flew its next-generation Airbus A350 aircraft to Dublin DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Jun-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Dublin welcomed the first Qatar Airways flight from Doha today (12 June 2017), inaugurating the new daily service that… Read the full press release

DMAI To Deliver Reimagined Professional in Destination Management (PDM) Program In Partnership With George Washington University

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Washington DC, 2017-Jun-13 — /Travel PR News/ —Fundamentals of Destination Organizations Course to Debut at Annual Convention, Registration is Now Open Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI) Chairman Gary C. Sherwin, CDME and President and CEO of Visit Newport Beach, Inc. and President and CEO Don Welsh today (June 9, 2017) announced a partnership with George… Read the full press release

Philippines’ Cebu Pacific Places Order for Additional A321CEO Planes and Defers A321NEO Deliveries

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Pasay City, Philippines, 2017-Jun-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Leading Philippine carrier Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB) has placed an order with Airbus for an additional seven A321CEO (Current Engine Option) aircraft, for delivery from March 2018. The aircraft will meet the airline’s increased capacity requirements pending the start of delivery of 32 A321NEO aircraft, which… Read the full press release

WizzAir Adds First Direct Flight From Saint Petersburg to Budapest

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Budapest, Hungary, 2017-Jun-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, had today its first media event in Saint Petersburg together with Pulkovo Airport, presenting details of the recently announced direct route from Saint Petersburg to Budapest along with WIZZ’s travel opportunities offered to all its business… Read the full press release

Nominations are Now Open for HSMAI’s Inaugural Hotel Sales Professional of the Year Awards

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McLean, VA, 2017-Jun-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI), which is celebrating 90 years of fueling sales, has established the HSMAI Hotel Sales Professional of the Year Awards. Honorees will exemplify strong sales performance producing measurable results. “Recognizing deserving individuals with the HSMAI Hotel Sales Professional of the… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok Appoints New General Manager

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Hong Kong, 2017-Jun-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has recently announced the appointment of Greg Liddell as General Manager of the Group’s flagship, Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok. Taking the helm of the 141-year-old Grande Dame, Mr Liddell who has more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry is no stranger to… Read the full press release

Veuve Clicquot’s Hôtel Du Marc Is Coming to New Zealand Care Of Hilton Hotels & Resorts

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AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 2017-Jun-13 — /Travel PR News/ —Hilton Hotels & Resorts is creating a world first experience for a limited number of guests in New Zealand this winter, with exclusive Hôtel du Marc inspired rooms created in partnership with Veuve Clicquot and available at Hilton Auckland, Hilton Lake Taupo and Hilton Queenstown Resort &… Read the full press release

Chicago’s The Blackstone Hotel Finds A Home In As Part Of Autograph Collection Hotels

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CHICAGO, 2017-Jun-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Autograph Collection Hotels, part of Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR), today announced The Blackstone will join the brand’s diverse and distinguished portfolio of over 100 independent hotels around the world. A hallmark of hospitality and history in the Windy City, the hotel shares the brand’s values of vision, design… Read the full press release

Marriott International Launches Global Movement #LoveTravels To Spread Awareness of the LGBTQ Homeless Youth Community

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Marriott International Launches Global Movement #LoveTravels To Spread Awareness of the LGBTQ Homeless Youth Community   BETHESDA, Md., 2017-Jun-13 — /Travel PR News/ — In the United States, nearly 4 in 10 American youths experiencing homelessness identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender* and the number has been rising for the past decade. Marriott International (NASDAQ:… Read the full press release

Grand Opening of Le Meridien Visconti Rome A Milestone for Le Meridien Hotels & Resorts

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Grand Opening of Le Meridien Visconti Rome A Milestone for Le Meridien Hotels & Resorts   ROME, 2017-Jun-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR), today (06/08/2017) marked a milestone: reintroducing the brand to Italy and reimagining an iconic palace to debut Le Méridien Visconti Rome…. Read the full press release

UIA Enhances Fleet With Next-Generation Boeing 737-800 Aircraft

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Ukraine, 2017-Jun-13 — /Travel PR News/ — On Friday, June 2, Ukraine International enhanced its fleet with another Boeing 737-800 Next Generation aircraft, the fourth out of five airliners that the carrier plans to receive in 2017. The aircraft passed an official registration procedure in Ukraine and received the UR-PSY registration number. Manufactured in 2006,… Read the full press release

Doncaster Sheffield Airport Expands Winter Ski Offering With New Route To Yorkshire

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Doncaster Sheffield Airport Expands Winter Ski Offering With New Route To Yorkshire   Doncaster, England, 2017-Jun-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Skiers will be able to take to the piste from Yorkshire thanks to a new route from Doncaster Sheffield Airport. The new winter route from Crystal Ski Holidays to Chambéry Savoie Mont Blanc Airport… Read the full press release

Make Simple Payments at The Check-in Counter With Lufthansa Group’s Amadeus Airport Pay

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Make Simple Payments at The Check-in Counter With Lufthansa Group’s Amadeus Airport Pay   From June 2017 onwards, customers will be able to pay with Amadeus Airport Pay for ancillary services while checking in COLOGNE Germany, 2017-Jun-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The Lufthansa Group will now enable secure and simple payments at the check-in… Read the full press release

Lufthansa Aviation Training To Update Fleet For Its Flight Training School in Phoenix

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Lufthansa Aviation Training To Update Fleet For Its Flight Training School in Phoenix   COLOGNE Germany, 2017-Jun-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Lufthansa Aviation Training (LAT) is to buy 25 new Cirrus SR 20 aircraft for its flight training school in Phoenix, Arizona. The total volume of investment will amount to around EUR 11.5 million…. Read the full press release

Lufthansa Launches Into the Winter Season With Six New European Destinations from Frankfurt

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Kuusamo, Cluj and Timişoara from Frankfurt added to the programme Summer destinations Reykjavik, Palermo and Santiago de Compostela will be continued from Frankfurt for the first time this winter All destinations for the coming winter are bookable effective immediately COLOGNE Germany, 2017-Jun-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Lufthansa will today (06.06.2017) launch into the winter… Read the full press release

Meet First Bus’ New Customer Service Improvement Director

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Aberdeen, Scotland, 2017-Jun-12 — /Travel PR News/ — First Bus has announced the appointment of Elaine Rosscraig to a newly created position in the business, Customer Service Improvement Director. Elaine joined First Bus earlier this year from the TAS Consultancy and prior to that was Head of Customer Insight at Stagecoach for 14 years. Elaine… Read the full press release

FirstGroup Signs Five-Year Partnership With Bridgestone

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Aberdeen, Scotland, 2017-Jun-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Leading transport operator FirstGroup has signed a $110m, five-year deal with tyre supplier Bridgestone. The deal is FirstGroup’s first international procurement agreement for direct goods or services, and is also the largest commercial fleet contract in Bridgestone’s history. The contract will see Bridgestone, the world’s largest tyre… Read the full press release

Hainan Airlines To Add Three Times A Week Flights Between Shanghai and Brussels

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Hainan Airlines To Add Three Times A Week Flights Between Shanghai and Brussels   Belgium, 2017-Jun-12 — /Travel PR News/ — As of next winter season, Hainan Airlines adds a direct flight between Shanghai Pudong and Brussels Airport three times a week. The flights are scheduled on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and will be operated by… Read the full press release

Brussels Airport Strengthens Commitment To Improving Its Environment and Energy Performance With The Circular Procurement Green Deal

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Brussels Airport Strengthens Commitment To Improving Its Environment and Energy Performance With The Circular Procurement Green Deal   Belgium, 2017-Jun-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Brussels Airport Company is signing up to the Flemish Government’s Circular Procurement Green Deal. This implies that, over the coming two years, the airport operator undertakes – where possible – to… Read the full press release