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The Singapore Tourism Board announces 86 finalists for the 2018 Singapore Tourism Awards

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SINGAPORE, 2018-May-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) is pleased to announce today the 86 finalists for the Experience Excellence, Enterprise Excellence and Customer Service categories of the 2018 Singapore Tourism Awards, Singapore’s most prestigious awards for the tourism sector. Come 8 May 2018, the tourism industry will celebrate the stars behind some of Singapore’s best tourism experiences, and recognise… Read the full press release

Emirates marks its 25th anniversary of service in Dammam

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DUBAI, UAE, 2018-May-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is celebrating its 25th anniversary to Dammam. Originally operating two flights a week, Emirates now flies four times daily between Dammam and Emirates’ hub in Dubai. Since the start of the Dammam service in 1993, the airline has carried more than 3.8… Read the full press release

Cathay Dragon introduces two new services to Davao City, Philippines and Medan, Indonesia

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Flights will link Hong Kong with these rapidly growing ASEAN cities for the first time, underlining a year of record expansion for the group HONG KONG, 2018-May-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The Cathay Pacific Group’s network continues to grow from strength to strength with regional airline Cathay Dragon introducing two new services, to Davao City… Read the full press release

Four Seasons and Fort Partners break ground on the first Four Seasons in Fort Lauderdale

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The first Four Seasons in Fort Lauderdale will include 90 Private Residences and 130 hotel rooms Toronto, Canada, 2018-May-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Positioned along the Atlantic Ocean and the beaches of Fort Lauderdale, Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Fort Lauderdale, developed by Fort Partners, breaks ground today to become the newest iconic global destination… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai announces the appointment of Adrian Messerli as General Manager

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Shanghai, China, 2018-May-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai welcomes Adrian Messerli as General Manager. Following his career journey with Four Seasons, Messerli makes the move from his most recent post at Four Seasons Resort Seychelles to Shanghai. Born and raised in Switzerland, Messerli has travelled widely over the course of his career, climbing in management at Four Seasons… Read the full press release

HMSHost’s exclusive foodie event spotlights new menus full of bold and original flavors

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BETHESDA, MD, 2018-May-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Ready to ‘avo great meal? Well then, book your ticket and head to the airport to enjoy Airport Restaurant Month’s new menus full of bold and original flavors. This May, more than 80 restaurants across nearly 50 North American airports are participating in this spring’s foodie event by global restaurateur HMSHost…. Read the full press release

Avis Budget Group adds 6,000 Peugeot, Citroën and DS vehicles to its connected car rental fleet in Europe

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6,000 vehicles already in service, with a total of 11,000 connected cars expected by year’s end  Groupe PSA is a leading supplier of connected vehicles to Avis Budget Group in Europe through the Peugeot, Citroën and DS brands PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2018-May-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Avis Budget Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:CAR) today announced the addition of… Read the full press release

Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel introduces Morning Wellness at Siam programme

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BANGKOK, Thailand, 2018-May-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Weary and experiential travellers to Asia’s City of Angels alike are in for a holistic treat of authentic local immersion and vitality with the introduction of Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel’s Morning Wellness at Siam signature experience. Offering a revitalising start to the day that in some ways follows Bangkokians’ typical… Read the full press release

Wizz Air allocates a fifth Airbus aircraft to its London Luton fleet and launches two new routes to Athens and Keflavik

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#WIZZaroundEUROPE BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2018-Apr-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, one of Europe’s fastest growing airlines and the leading low-cost carrier in Central and Eastern Europe, will on Sunday 29April 2018 allocate a fifth Airbus aircraft to its London Luton fleet and launch two new routes to Athens and Keflavik. The newly allocated Airbus A320… Read the full press release

Wizz Air to open a new training centre by the end of 2018

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BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2018-Apr-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, one of Europe’s fastest growing airlines and the leading low-cost carrier in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced that it will open a new training centre by the end of 2018. The new facility will feature 2 new state-of-the-art Full Flight Simulators, one Fixed Base Simulator… Read the full press release

Wizz Air announces three new services from Kyiv to Berlin, Frankfurt and Vienna

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#WIZZaroundEurope THREE NEW DAILY SERVICES TO GERMANY AND AUSTRIA BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2018-Apr-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, one of Europe’s fastest growing airlines and the leading LCC in Ukraine, announced today three new services from Kyiv to Berlin, Frankfurt and Vienna. The new low fare routes will be operated daily, providing countless opportunities for leisure and business travellers… Read the full press release

Wizz Air inaugurates services from Vienna, Austria

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#WIZZaroundEurope 30 LOW FARE ROUTES NOW ON SALE BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2018-Apr-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, one of Europe’s fastest growing airlines, today celebrates the start of operations from the Austrian capital, the newest destination in its network, along with the first flights on three new routes to Katowice in Poland, Tuzla in Bosnia… Read the full press release

flydubai resumes flights to Sulaimaniyah from 10 May 2018

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DUBAI, UAE, 2018-Apr-30 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, announced today that flights to Sulaimaniyah will resume from 10 May 2018. The carrier now operates to five points in Iraq including Baghdad, Basra, Erbil and Najaf. The decision to relaunch the flights was taken following the Iraqi authorities’ announcement that that the… Read the full press release

flydubai recognised by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum for its contribution to the development of Dubai as a global hub for aviation

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DUBAI, UAE, 2018-Apr-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai-based flydubai was recognised by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of flydubai for the contribution and support it has given to the development of Dubai as a global hub for aviation.  Hamad Obaidalla, Chief Commercial Officer at flydubai, received the award on behalf… Read the full press release

dnata recognized with the two awards at the World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony 2018

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Dubai, UAE, 2018-Apr-30 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata was recently presented with the two prestigious awards at the World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony 2018 – for the fifth year running, securing the accolade of ‘UAE’s Leading Travel Agency’ and ‘The Middle East’s Leading Business Travel Agency’. The World Travel Awards Middle East, presented at… Read the full press release

dnata extends its full ground and cargo handling services at Zurich Airport for another seven years

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ZURICH, Switzerland, 2018-Apr-30 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata has been re-awarded the license to provide full ground and cargo handling services at Zurich Airport for another seven years from December 2018 till 2025. This allows the company to seamlessly transition from its current licence to the new one, with no interruption to operations. dnata’s… Read the full press release

Emirates extends its global marketing agreement with Mauritius and Seychelles Tourism Boards

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Dubai, UAE, 2018-Apr-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has announced its renewed support to Mauritius and the Seychelles by extending its global marketing agreement with the respective Tourism Boards of the two countries. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed at the 2018 Arabian Travel Market, by Orhan Abbas, Emirates’ Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations… Read the full press release

Emirates launches a new service which allows customers to check in for their flights from anywhere in Dubai

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Dubai, UAE, 2018-Apr-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has introduced Home Check-in, a new service which allows customers to check in for their flights from anywhere in Dubai. The service is available for customers across all classes travelling on Emirates flights. The new service enables Emirates passengers to complete the security check and check-in from… Read the full press release

Emirates welcomed over 18,000 visitors at ATM Dubai 2018

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Dubai, UAE, 2018-Apr-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates’ stand was buzzing at this year’s ATM, with over 18,000 visitors making their way to the stand to experience the airline’s signature products and services. Visitors were also able to experience the new Boeing 777-300ER First Class Private Suite for the first time at ATM. In addition,… Read the full press release

Emirates recognised with four awards at the World Travel Awards Middle East 2018

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Airline recognised as the Middle East’s 2018 Leading Airline, Airline Brand, Business Class Airport Lounge and Cabin Crew Dubai, UAE, 2018-Apr-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has been recognised at the World Travel Awards Middle East 2018 with four awards – Middle East’s Leading Airline, Middle East’s Leading Airline… Read the full press release

Emirates won four accolades at the Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2018

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Airline scoops Best Airline Worldwide, Airline with the Best Business Class, Best First Class Airport Lounge in the Middle East and Airline with the Best Cabin Crew Dubai, UAE, 2018-Apr-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates won four accolades last night at the Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2018. The airline was crowned Best Airline… Read the full press release

Oakwood Worldwide recognized with 28 Booking.com ‘Guest Review Awards’ for 2017

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LOS ANGELES, 2018-Apr-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide, wholly owned by Mapletree Investments, was recognized with a total of 28 Booking.com ‘Guest Review Awards’ for 2017, a clear testament to the outstanding guest experiences provided at its growing portfolio of extended stay properties. As the global leader in connecting travelers with the widest choice… Read the full press release

Ryanair brings its total firm orders for Boeing 737 MAX 200 “Gamechanger” aircraft to 135

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DUBLIN, Ireland, 2018-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (24 Apr) announced the exercise of 25 Boeing 737 MAX 200 “Gamechanger” aircraft options, bringing its total firm orders for this aircraft to 135, the first of which come onstream in the first half of 2019. These aircraft, which are valued at more… Read the full press release

Ryanair to open its 11th base in Germany at Düsseldorf Airport

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1 Based Aircraft, 2 New Routes To Alicante & Malaga & 140,000 C’mers DUBLIN, Ireland, 2018-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (26 Apr) announced that it will open a new base at Düsseldorf Airport from June, its 11th base in Germany and 86th in Europe, with 1 based aircraft, as it… Read the full press release

Ryanair announces two new routes from Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina to Brussels Charleroi, Belgium and Memmingen, Germany

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DUBLIN, Ireland, 2018-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (23 Apr) announced its first flights from Bosnia and Herzegovina with two new routes from Banja Luka to Brussels Charleroi and Memmingen. Both routes will operate twice weekly from November, as part of its Winter 2018 schedule, and go on sale later today… Read the full press release

The Beastly Feast: “Under the Canopy,” a celebration of Zoo Atlanta’s Ford African Rain Forest, May 5, 2018

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Atlanta GA, 2018-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — One of the Southeast’s most anticipated black-tie galas celebrates one of North America’s largest populations of western lowland gorillas at The Beastly Feast to benefit Zoo Atlanta on Saturday, May 5, 2018. Ford Motor Company Fund, the philanthropic arm of Ford Motor Company, returns as the event’s Presenting… Read the full press release

Deutsche Hospitality appoints Gernot Porcher as Senior Director, Construction, Interior Design and Engineering Department

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Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2018-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Deutsche Hospitality’s Construction, Interior Design and Engineering Department will be under new leadership from June 2018 when Gernot Porcher takes over as Senior Director. Mr. Porcher will succeed Sigurd Kern, who is retiring after more than three decades with the company. Mr. Porcher, who holds… Read the full press release

Viking renews sponsorship of National Geographic’s fully scripted anthology series, “Genius”

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Viking Continues Cultural Enrichment Partnership with Second Season of Scripted Series Featuring Picasso and More of the 20th Century’s Most Brilliant Innovators Los Angeles, CA, 2018-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ —Viking® (www.vikingcruises.com) today announced it has renewed its sponsorship of National Geographic’s fully scripted anthology series, “Genius,” which in season two explores the life and work… Read the full press release

AAAE announces Executive Committee, Board of Directors and Policy Review Committee for 2018-19

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Alexandria, VA, 2018-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Jeanne Olivier, A.A.E., ACE, Assistant Director, Aviation Security and Technology at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, took office this week as Chair of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) for 2018-19. Founded in 1928, AAAE is the world’s largest professional organization representing the… Read the full press release

Wharf Hotels names Randal Linhart as Group Director of Restaurants, Bars and Events

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HONG KONG, 2018-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Wharf Hotels has appointed Mr Randal Linhart as Group Director of Restaurants, Bars and Events, reporting to the hospitality management company’s Vice President, Operations, Thomas Salg. A seasoned hotelier, Randal has over 25 years of experience in hospitality, having held senior positions with luxury hotel groups including… Read the full press release