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Choice Hotels teams up with Clean the World to help fight the spread of hygiene-related illnesses

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Recycled Hygiene Products Benefit Disadvantaged People in North America and Developing Regions Worldwide ROCKVILLE, Md., 2016-Nov-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) announced today it has entered into a partnership with Clean the World to collect and recycle hotel soap and bottled amenities that will help fight the spread of hygiene-related… Read the full news article

Choice Hotels announces limited-time tropical getaway promotion at eight of its Caribbean properties

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Eight tropical locations offer 20-percent off promotion for stays of 3-nights or more ROCKVILLE, Md., 2016-Nov-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced a limited-time tropical getaway promotion at eight of its Caribbean properties. Guests who book trips of three-nights or more by… Read the full news article

IHG Rewards Club offers members complimentary access to Kindle books and Kindle Singles from Amazon Publishing

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Industry-first agreement grants IHG® Rewards Club members free Kindle Singles and Kindle Books from Amazon Publishing  DENHAM, UK, 2016-Nov-17 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announces a new benefit for members of its loyalty program, IHG®Rewards Club, through an industry-first agreement with Amazon. IHG Rewards Club… Read the full news article

IHG announces 120,000 colleagues joined inaugural week of global awareness and fundraising activities for IHG® Foundation

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DENHAM, UK, 2016-Nov-17 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has today announced that over 120,000 colleagues from its hotels and corporate offices worldwide joined this year’s week of global awareness and fundraising activities in aid of the IHG® Foundation. The activities, which took place during September’s inaugural… Read the full news article

IHG® Rewards Club and Mastercard® launch Priceless Experiences promotion to reward members

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Just in time for holiday travel, new promotion allows IHG Rewards Club members to receive entry into weekly sweepstakes to earn various prizes and unique experiences DENHAM, UK, 2016-Nov-17 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® Rewards Club, the loyalty program for InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), has partnered with Mastercard® to bring its members the excitement of the… Read the full news article

Jet Airways announces exciting winter sale on domestic flights

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Attractive all-inclusive Economy fares for domestic travel starting at INR 1099* Guests to enjoy substantial discounts on key routes during the 4-day sale MUMBAI, India, 2016-Nov-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, today announced an exciting winter sale for guests planning their domestic travel. With all-inclusive fares starting at INR 1099,… Read the full news article

Austrian Airlines seeks to recruit 100 pilots in 2017

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A total of 145 new pilots were hired in 2016 – All of them have completed their training In 2017 Austrian Airlines is again looking on the marketplace to recruit pilots without any flight experience – Training will take place in the “European Flight Academy”, the Lufthansa Group flight school Interested persons can submit applications… Read the full news article

airberlin starts three times daily flights between Dusseldorf and Geneva

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BERLIN, Germany, 2016-Nov-17 — /Travel PR News/ — airberlin now flies up to three times a day from its Dusseldorf hub to Geneva. The new route is particularly attractive for business travellers due to the large number of flights, offering extremely flexible flight times between the Rhine metropolis and Geneva, home to many international organisations… Read the full news article

Alaska Airlines launches new nonstop service between San Diego and Baltimore from March 15, 2017

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SEATTLE, 2016-Nov-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines announced plans to continue its expansion from the West Coast with new nonstop service between San Diego and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport beginning March 15, 2017. “Our San Diego customers will soon enjoy nonstop flights to this historic seaport city, as well as easy access to the nation’s… Read the full news article

Alaska Airlines, U.S. Marines and Alaska Toys for Tots to deliver 15,000 pounds of toys across Alaska this holiday season

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Nearly 15,000 pounds of toys will be shipped across Alaska ANCHORAGE, Alaska, 2016-Nov-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines, together with the U.S. Marines and Alaska Toys for Tots, is shipping nearly 15,000 pounds of toys across the state of Alaska this holiday season. From Southeast Alaska to the Arctic Circle, this year’s shipment marks… Read the full news article

Horizon Air to begin using its Required Navigation Performance instrument approach procedure at Friedman Memorial Airport

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New procedures will increase reliability and reduce weather-related diversions by 95 percent SEATTLE, 2016-Nov-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines’ sister carrier, Horizon Air, has received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to begin using its proprietary Required Navigation Performance (RNP) instrument approach procedure at Friedman Memorial Airport near Sun Valley. The procedure is expected… Read the full news article

Alaska Airlines flies world first flight powered by renewable, alternative jet fuel made from forest residuals

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SEATTLE, 2016-Nov-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Washington state-based Alaska Airlines today made history flying the first commercial flight using the world’s first renewable, alternative jet fuel made from forest residuals, the limbs and branches that remain after the harvesting of managed forests. The alternative jet fuel was produced through the efforts of the Washington State… Read the full news article

AirHelp Worldwide ranks Qatar Airways the Best Airline in the World

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The world’s fastest-growing airline is now also the Best Airline in the World for passenger customer service NEW YORK, 2016-Nov-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Based on annual rankings of airlines worldwide, Qatar Airways has been announced as the Best Airline in the World, by AirHelp Worldwide, based in New York City. Qatar Airways captured… Read the full news article

MSC Cruises first-ever World Cruise now on sale: 49 unique destinations across 6 continents

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Geneva, Switzerland, 2016-Nov-15 — /Travel PR News/ — MSC Magnifica will offer a unique 119 day cruise itinerary showcasing 49 unique destinations across six continents MSC Cruises, the Swiss-based world’s largest privately-owned cruise line and market leader in Europe, South America and South Africa, announced today the opening of sales of its first-ever World Cruise. The… Read the full news article

Southwest Airlines announces new nonstop service between Kansas City International Airport and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

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Kansas City, MO, 2016-Nov-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines announced today that it will begin nonstop service between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) in Austin, Texas, on March 13, 2017 with one daily nonstop flight. The service will be operated with Boeing 737 aircraft. Ranked by daily passengers,… Read the full news article

Royal Caribbean International celebrated the homecoming of Harmony of the Seas with naming ceremony hosted by Brittany Affolter

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Hometown Hero in Education Hosts Naming Ceremony of the World’s Largest Cruise Ship MIAMI, 2016-Nov-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International celebrated the homecoming of Harmony of the Seas with a spectacular naming ceremony, befitting the world’s largest cruise ship. Hosting the highly-anticipated ceremony was Brittany Affolter from Teach For America Miami-Dade, who was… Read the full news article

Hyatt to expand its Grand Hyatt and Hyatt Regency brands in Pakistan in co-operation with Bahria Town

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CHICAGO, 2016-Nov-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today plans to expand its Grand Hyatt and Hyatt Regency brands in Pakistan with the signing of management agreements by a Hyatt affiliate for four Hyatt-branded hotels: Grand Hyatt Islamabad, Hyatt Regency Karachi, Hyatt Regency Lahore, and Hyatt Regency Rawalpindi. Bahria Town, one… Read the full news article

Norwegian awarded ‘Best Low Cost Airline – Europe’ for the fourth consecutive year by airlineratings.com

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Bærum, Norway, 2016-Nov-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian was today awarded the title of ‘Best Low Cost Airline – Europe’ for a fourth consecutive year by leading industry website www.airlineratings.com. Airlineratings.com attracts over 14 million visitors from 232 countries, with the website announcing its Airline Excellence Awards each year to celebrate and promote excellence… Read the full news article

Jet Airways celebrated Children’s Day by giving joy ride to more than 100 less privileged children

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Joy ride for more than 100 children from three NGOs; Save The Children India, Nanhi Kali and Shelter Don Bosco MUMBAI, 2016-Nov-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, celebrated Children’s Day by giving wings to the flying dreams of over 100 children from NGO’s, that work with marginalised sections of the… Read the full news article

Ryanair adds new route to Dusseldorf Weeze to its London Luton summer 2017 schedule

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DUBLIN, Ireland, 2016-Nov-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (10 Nov) further expanded its London Luton summer 2017 schedule with a new route to Dusseldorf Weeze, starting in March, in addition to a new Faro route, which will deliver 2m customers p.a. and support 1,500* jobs at London Luton Airport. Ryanair’s summer… Read the full news article

Blue Air launches livery design competition for its aircraft to be based in Liverpool

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LIVERPOOL, UK, 2016-Nov-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Following last month’s announcement by Blue Air to make Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) their newest European base, the airline has launched a competition for someone to design the new livery for their 189 seat Boeing 737-800 aircraft that will be based at Liverpool from the end… Read the full news article

Aeroflot voted second world’s best airline by National Geographic Traveller readers

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MOSCOW, Russia, 2016-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot has been voted second-best airline globally and undisputed leader of the Russian market by Russian readers of National Geographic Traveller, one of the world’s most popular travel magazines. Aeroflot ranked second behind only Emirates – named world’s best airline at this year’s World Airline Awards and like… Read the full news article

American Express Global Business Travel CEO Doug Anderson as featured speaker at GBTA Conference 2016

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LONDON, 2016-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry – and German business travel buyer association VDR – today announced that Mr Doug Anderson, CEO of American Express Global Business Travel, will be a featured speaker at GBTA Conference 2016 Frankfurt in Partnership… Read the full news article

UIA selects Amadeus Altéa Suite to deliver a complete Passenger Service System

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KIEV, Ukraine, 2016-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Ukraine International Airlines and Amadeus signed a partnership agreement, enabling UIA to drive revenue generation and growth. The parties were represented by Yuri Miroshnikov, UIA President, and Julia Sattel, Global Head of Airline IT, Amadeus. UIA has chosen the Amadeus Altéa Suite, which provides the carrier with a… Read the full news article

The Lufthansa Group introduces Mildred, a chatbot that searches for the cheapest flights

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“Mildred” knows the best airfares Cologne, Germany, 2016-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The Lufthansa Group has launched a chatbot called Mildred, which searches for the cheapest flights within the next nine months. Users can also narrow their search results to specific dates and booking classes and, when searching for an airfare on the Facebook Messenger… Read the full news article

Oman Air to move its daily Muscat to London flights to Terminal 4 at London Heathrow Airport from January 31, 2017

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Oman Air is delighted to announce that both of its daily Muscat to London flights will move to Terminal 4 at London Heathrow Airport from January 31, 2017. Muscat, Oman, 2016-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Currently the twice daily Oman Air flights operate from Terminals 3 and 4; the presence at just one terminal… Read the full news article

The Heathrow Business Summit welcomed over 200 SMEs seeking to join the airport’s supply chain

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Over 200 SMEs attended Heathrow’s 20th annual Business Summit, tendering to join the airport’s supply chain “Heathrow is a cornerstone of the UK’s economic security” – Ian Ballentine, Heathrow’s Procurement Director Heathrow expansion will provide even more opportunities for small businesses, creating up to £211bn in economic benefits and up to 180,000 jobs across the… Read the full news article

Heathrow recognised for its “First Flight” television advert at 2016 London International Awards

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LONDON, 2016-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Heathrow has been recognised at this year’s London International Awards for its use of music and sound in its newest television advert, titled “First Flight”. The Television advert beat John Lewis’ Christmas advert to claim Gold in the category. LIA (formerly known as London International Advertising Awards) is a… Read the full news article

Jet Airways launches daily direct flight from Bengaluru to Singapore starting December 14, 2016

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New service to offer wider connectivity from key South Indian cities to Singapore over Bengaluru Convenient connections to destinations in Australia and Asia over Singapore Bengaluru / Mumbai, 2016-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, today, announced the launch of a daily direct flight from Bengaluru to Singapore with effect from… Read the full news article

SFO honored by Airports Council International-North America for its Museum exhibitions brochures

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Airports Council International-North America honors Airport for Museum exhibition brochures SAN FRANCISCO, 2016-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA), which represents governing bodies that own and operate commercial airports across the United States and Canada, recently honored SFO with their 2016 Excellence in Airport Marketing, Communications, and Customer Service Award for… Read the full news article