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CDA: American Airlines to begin new nonstop service between Chicago and Sacramento, California on June 2, 2016

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CHICAGO, 2016-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — American Airlines recently announced it will begin new nonstop service between Chicago and Sacramento, California beginning June 2, 2016. The airline will operate two daily flights from O’Hare International Airport to Sacramento International Airport on a B737-800 aircraft. The airline will also extend daily service from Chicago O’Hare… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways’ safety video featuring FC Barcelona players generated nearly 40 million views across the social media since its debut in December

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Nearly 40 million views across all social media platforms makes the video #1 of its kind Commended by top tier national press as ‘among the best of all time’ New brand campaign video also a hit with fans DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ —  Qatar Airways’ new safety video featuring FC Barcelona players Messi,… Read the full news article

Marriott International announces the opening of Renaissance Montreal

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New Lifestyle Hotel Supports Global ‘Renaissance’ of the Brand, With Contemporary Design and Programming for Next Gen Business Travelers “Mixodiology” rooftop celebration planned for Montreal en Lumiere’s La Nuit Blanche, Feb. 27, 2016 Montreal, QC, Canada, 2016-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Many consider arts the lifeblood of Montreal, named a UNESCO City of Design for… Read the full news article

All-new Bombardier C Series aircraft program begin the ramp-up to full production

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First CS100 aircraft that is scheduled to enter service with SWISS in Q2 2016 is structurally completed SWISS pilots fly the CS100 aircraft for first time as they commence training in Mirabel, Québec C Series aircraft completes North American route proving; readies for European route proving Airfinance Conference Dublin 2016, 2016-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier… Read the full news article

IHG® launches its 2016 Trends Report: Meaningful Membership: Transforming Membership in The Age of I at the World Economic Forum

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Davos, Switzerland, 2016-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group(IHG®) today launches its 2016 Trends Report: Meaningful Membership: Transforming Membership in The Age of I, at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland.  The report challenges brands to engage with consumers in a way that builds Membership Communities, a powerful asset for brands in… Read the full news article

Wizz Air to operate new route from Bucharest to Budapest in Hungary and Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca in Romania

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Budapest, Hungary, 2016-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced a new route from Bucharest to Budapest and a domestic route from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca, another of Wizz Air’s five bases in Romania. Wizz Air will begin the Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca route beginning 22 July with six weekly… Read the full news article

Marriott International announces the opening of Renaissance Nanjing Olympic Centre Hotel in China

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Nanjing, China, 2016-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International today announced the opening of Renaissance Nanjing Olympic Centre Hotel, its first hotel in Nanjing, recognized as one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China. Renaissance Hotels is a highly acclaimed hotel brand appealing to next generation lifestyle business travelers who seek to discover unexpected… Read the full news article

Hyatt Hotels announces the opening of Hyatt Regency Changchun in the capital city of Jilin province, China

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Drawing on its green surroundings, new hotel will foster connections and inspiration CHICAGO, CITY, Country, 2016-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ —  Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Hyatt Regency Changchun, marking the first Hyatt-branded hotel in the capital city of Jilin province, northeast China, and the first high-end business hotel to open in the… Read the full news article

Shannon Airport reports 5% increase of 2015 passenger numbers

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SHANNON, IRELAND, 2016-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Shannon Airport has achieved growth again in 2015, with its passenger numbers for last year showing a 5% increase on 2014. This is the third successive year of passenger number increases at the airport. 2015 passenger numbers grew to 1,714,872 – the first year since 2010 that the… Read the full news article

Shannon Airport: Fly Shannon Holiday Show returns to UL Arena in Limerick on February 20th and 21st

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SHANNON, IRELAND, 2016-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Fly Shannon Holiday Show is making a welcome return to the UL Arena in Limerick on February 20th and 21st, after a 9 year hiatus. Visitors to the show will be able to take advantage of free entry, along with deals only available at the show, prize… Read the full news article

Tourism Australia names actor Chris Hemsworth as its global ambassador

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SYDNEY, 2016-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Australian actor Chris Hemsworth has been announced as the global ambassador for Tourism Australia’s new campaign, which will focus on the country’s world-class aquatic and coastal experiences. Tourism Australia Managing Director, John O’Sullivan, said that whilst Australia would still be the star of its latest campaign, Chris Hemsworth would… Read the full news article

Whistler Blackcomb awarded top honors to its corporate partners in its Partner Marketing Awards

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WHISTLER, BC, 2016-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Labatt, Monster Energy, TELUS, Quiksilver, Stanley Black & Decker, GoPro and Oakley were awarded top honors at Whistler Blackcomb’s Partner Marketing Awards held on December 9, 2015. Categories included: Most Innovative Activation, Best Employee Engagement, Best Bang for the Buck, Best Integration of Talent, Best Summer Activation, Best… Read the full news article

Whistler Blackcomb named among Canada’s Top Employers for Young People in 2016 for the fifth consecutive year

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WHISTLER, BC, 2016-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Whistler Blackcomb has been named one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People in 2016. The annual competition recognizes employers offering the nation’s best workplaces and programs for young people entering the work force. This year marks the fifth consecutive year the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers… Read the full news article

Royal Caribbean International announces award recipients of its annual Travel Partners of the Year

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MIAMI, 2016-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International today announced the award recipients of their annual Travel Partners of the Year for the United States of America and Canada. Cruise Planner – an American Express representative – received their first Chairman’s Award for Overall Achievement, making this their ninth consecutive award and Vacation.com was… Read the full news article

Royal Caribbean International’s Harmony of the Seas takes entertainment to the next level with all-new shows and original productions

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World’s Largest Cruise Ship Introduces All-New Shows, Original Productions and More MIAMI, Country, 2016-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International’s newest and hottest ship yet, Harmony of the Seas – sailing to Europe’s most popular destinations in the Western Mediterranean, beginning May 2016 – is setting the stage for an entertainment ensemble unlike anything… Read the full news article

PATA announces dynamic range of speakers from around the world at the Adventure Travel and Responsible Tourism Conference and Mart 2016

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BANGKOK, 2016-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has gathered a dynamic range of international speakers from around the world to share their insights and knowledge at the upcoming Adventure Travel and Responsible Tourism Conference and Mart 2016 (AT&RTCM 2016) in Chiang Rai, Thailand. The event, generously hosted by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), will… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways to exhibit its A350, A380 and Qatar Executive’s Bombardier Global 5000 at the Bahrain International Airshow, 21–23 January 2016

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Qatar Airways’ A350 and A380, and Qatar Executive’s Bombardier Global 5000 to be on display Qatar Airways, the global launch A350 customer, will celebrate one year anniversary of A350 operations Award-winning airline welcomes visitors at the show DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways today announced it will exhibit three aircraft at the… Read the full news article

Choice Hotels announces the opening of the new Cambria hotel & suites NY – Times Square

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ROCKVILLE, Md., 2016-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, Hidrock Propertiesand Concord Hospitality celebrated the grand opening of the new Cambria hotel & suites NY – Times Square in style last night with a vintage winter wonderland. Guests were treated to music by famed… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resort Langkawi again honored with Best 5-Star Accommodation award at the Langkawi Innovation Tourism Awards

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Langkawi, Malaysia, 2016-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Langkawi has won the coveted Best 5-Star Accommodation award at the Langkawi Innovation Tourism Awards (LITA) 2015 for the second year running. Organised by the Langkawi Development Authority, LITA – now in its fifth year – recognises and rewards the highest levels of tourism… Read the full news article

Hyatt Hotels Corporation completes investigation on payment card incident

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Affected locations and respective at-risk dates are available at www.hyatt.com/protectingourcustomers CHICAGO, 2016-Jan-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) has completed its investigation of the previously announced payment card incident. The investigation identified signs of unauthorized access to payment card data from cards used onsite at certain Hyatt-managed locations, primarily at restaurants, between… Read the full news article

Budapest Airport seeks companies to operate the advertising sites at the airport

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Budapest Airport has published an invitation for tender for a 7- 10 year concession to operate the advertising sites at the airport. The airport operator is seeking companies with international experience in the sale and operation of advertising at transport hubs such as airports, railway terminals, metro lines. BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2016-Jan-15 — /Travel PR News/… Read the full news article

Budapest Airport: Ryanair celebrated its 6,000,000th customer since it commenced operations in 2007

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Ryanair, Europe’s favourite airline, today (13 Jan celebrated its 6,000,000th customer at Budapest Airport since it commenced operations in 2007. Dora Szegedi was Ryanair’s 6,000,000th customer in Budapest travelling from Budapest to one of 4 new Winter 16 route, Eilat in Israel. BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2016-Jan-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair celebrated carrying its 6,000,000th customer… Read the full news article

Southwest Airlines updates its iOS® mobile app

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Express booking feature to provide Customers convenience to low fares and more DALLAS, TX, 2016-Jan-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today released an update to its iOS® mobile app available now in Apple®’s App Store for iPhone®. Today’s release introduces an all-new app with a faster and more streamlined interface, providing… Read the full news article

Southwest Airlines launches introductory one-way fares for its flights between Los Angeles and Costa Rica

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Subject to Foreign Government Approval, Daily Service between LAX and Liberia/Guanacaste, Costa Rica, begins April 12, 2016, with one-way fares as low as $149 DALLAS, 2016-Jan-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today published its initial flight schedule for international service at Terminal 2, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) with daily service beginning… Read the full news article

CDA will host a Contractor Open House on February 5 at the UIC Forum

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CHICAGO, 2016-1-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Attention all contractors and suppliers of every size and specialty! The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) will host a Contractor Open House on Friday, February 5, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the UIC Forum. Don’t miss this chance to network in person with prime contractors and… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh announces the appointment of Ahmed Fawzy as its new Executive Chef

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Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2016-1-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh announces the appointment of Ahmed Fawzy as its new Executive Chef. Chef Fawzy will be overseeing all of the Hotel’s food & beverage operations that include the Lobby Lounge, The Grill, Elementsand ROSSO as well as in-room dining. Chef Fawzy has had… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways celebrates the commencement of daily non-stop service between Los Angeles and Doha

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Highlights new commercial route and increased cargo service Outlines plans for further US expansion LOS ANGELES, 2016-1-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways held a landmark press conference yesterday at the Peninsula Beverly Hills, hosted by Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, to celebrate the commencement of a daily, non-stop service between Los… Read the full news article

Bombardier and TAG Aeronautics to end sales representative and distribution agreements in 21 Middle Eastern and North African countries

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Montréal, 2016-1-14 — /Travel PR News/ — As a result of a change in Bombardier’s strategic approach to aircraft sales, Bombardier and TAG Aeronautics have amicably elected to end their contractual agreements. This concludes nearly 40 years in which TAG Aeronautics served as Bombardier’s exclusive sales representative and distributor for new Challenger and Global series… Read the full news article

Preferred Hotels & Resorts and Katara Hospitality partner for the recently launched Murwab Hotel Group

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Doha, Qatar, 2016-1-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts and Katara Hospitality, two of the world’s leading hospitality companies, have entered into a master partnership agreement for the recently launched Murwab Hotel Group, Katara Hospitality’s standalone hotel operating division. Effective immediately, four of Murwab Hotel Group’s existing luxury hotels in Qatar and… Read the full news article

New Zealand: Weta Workshop launches behind-the-scenes tour into Wellington’s film precinct

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New Zealand’s Weta Workshop has just launched a premium experience that gives guests exclusive behind-the-scenes access. WELLINGTON, New Zealand, 2016-1-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The artists and craftspeople at New Zealand’s Weta Workshop – known for their work on an ever-increasing portfolio of international blockbusters – have just launched a premium private-guided experience that… Read the full news article