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Bahrain Airport Company and Bahrain Polytechnic partner on initiative to engage students in research related to the aviation industry

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Muharraq, Bahrain, 2018-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the operator and managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Bahrain Polytechnic to establish the first in a long-term research initiative to engage students in research related to the aviation industry. The ultimate goal of the project… Read the full press release

Travelzoo Survey reveals Africa as Top Destination to Explore In-depth in 2018 among Chinese travelers

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SHANGHAI, 2018-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelzoo® (NASDAQ: TZOO), a global publisher of exclusive offers and experiences for members, is forecasting the largest popularity growth of Africa in 2018 among avid Chinese travelers, according to the results of the latest Travelzoo Travel Trends Survey.* Africa Becomes Top Destination to Explore In-depth in 2018 The… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines introduces newly enhanced First Class service

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SEATTLE, WA, 2018-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — To give guests more of what they love, Alaska Airlines is investing in the First Class experience with West Coast-inspired upgrades. A flavorful new First Class menu will start flying this week, while new thoughtful product extras will be introduced throughout 2018. The new menu features fresh,… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai announces an evening-long candlelit events and environmental initiatives this Earth Hour

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An evening-long celebration of candles, community and connection Hoi An, Vietnam, 2018-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — This Earth Hour, discover the many shades of green at Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, Hoi An, Vietnam: a living, breathing ode to Mother Nature from its 4,500 palm trees – 80 percent of the Resort is tropical gardens… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean unveils new series of private island destinations around the world — the Perfect Day Island Collection

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Private Island Destinations to Deliver the Perfect Day to Thrill and Chill on Vacation MIAMI, FL, 2018-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Upping the ante on what it means to thrill and chill on vacation, Royal Caribbean International today unveiled the first details of the new Perfect Day Island Collection, a series of unrivaled private island destinations around… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean launches Royal Amplified program with $900 million investment to modernize its fleet

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Royal Amplified will Dramatically Redefine the Future of Adventure MIAMI, FL, 2018-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International is amping up vacation adventures by reimagining its fleet with a $900 million investment. The Royal Amplified program spans 10 ships in four years, and touches every facet of the guest experience on a lineup of… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean announces a multibillion-dollar investment to provide its guests with the most advanced, customizable vacation adventures

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New Global Private Island Collection Delivers the Ultimate in Thrill and Chill NEW YORK, 2018-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Vacation time is precious, and travelers today have higher expectations and more options than ever. Consumers continue to invest more in experiences and make choices based on the range of emotional benefits gained from quality… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean International redefines family and adventure travel with its newest ship Symphony of the Seas

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MIAMI, FL, 2018-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International is redefining family and adventure travel with its newest ship. Bringing to life every family’s vacation dreams, the ship is a playground of thrill and chill experiences carefully designed with guests of all ages in mind. Families can go head to head in a glow-in-the-dark… Read the full press release

Brand USA announces the launch of Travesía Musical in Mexico

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MacGillivray Freeman Films, Brand USA, and Sponsoring Partners Announce the Mexico Launch of Travesía Musical, their Newest IMAX® Documentary Starring Grammy Award®-Nominated Singer and Songwriter Aloe Blacc and Narrated by World Famous Guitarist and Composer, Javier Bátiz New film uses the universal language of music to welcome Mexican travelers to most iconic cities in the USA… Read the full press release

Hyatt appoints Stephen Ho as President – Greater China, Global Operations

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Move Supports Plan to Accelerate Growth in the Region CHICAGO, IL, 2018-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (Hyatt) today announced the appointment of Stephen Ho as President – Greater China, Global Operations, in line with plans to accelerate growth in Greater China. Effective April 16, 2018, Stephen will be responsible for the growth… Read the full press release

Hyatt opens Hyatt Place’s first ocean-front hotel in Latin America — Hyatt Place Macaé

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The 141-room upscale, select service hotel is the first ocean-front Hyatt Place hotel in Latin America CHICAGO, IL, 2018-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Hyatt Place Macaé, a smartly designed, high-tech and contemporary hotel in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro.  Hyatt Place Macaé is the first ocean-front Hyatt… Read the full press release

Hyatt Hotels announces executed management and franchise contracts for five hotels

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CHICAGO, IL, 2018-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced executed management and franchise contracts for five hotels. The executed contracts, which represent important expansion in key markets or markets in which Hyatt brands are under-represented, are for the following hotels: Grand Hyatt Grand Hyatt hotels unlock the extraordinary in every moment… Read the full press release

Hyatt to manage a Hui Xian REIT owned hotel in Chongqing, China

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CHICAGO, IL, 2018-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt and Hui Xian Real Estate Investment Trust (“Hui Xian REIT”) jointly announced today an agreement for Hyatt to manage a hotel owned by Hui Xian REIT. Located in Jiefangbei, Chongqing’s Central Business District in western China, the hotel is currently under renovation and is expected to be… Read the full press release

IATA launches new solution for the air cargo industry — Dangerous Goods AutoCheck

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DALLAS, TX, 2018-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched an innovative new solution for the air cargo industry: Dangerous Goods AutoCheck (DG AutoCheck) that will enhance safety and improve efficiency in the transport of dangerous goods by air and support the industry’s goal of a fully digitized supply chain…. Read the full press release

IATA adopts the e-Dangerous Goods Declaration (e-DGD) standards

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Dallas, TX, 2018-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has taken a significant step forward in the digitalization of the dangerous goods supply chain following the adoption of the e-Dangerous Goods Declaration (e-DGD) standards. The e-DGD is an electronic approach to manage the IATA Dangerous Goods Declaration (DGD), leveraging industry initiatives… Read the full press release

Indianapolis International Airport launches new Global Entry kiosks

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Program another reason Indy airport is Best Airport in North America INDIANAPOLIS, 2018-Mar-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Passengers arriving from international destinations at the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) may now spend less time in customs processing, as the Indianapolis Airport Authority and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection launch new Global Entry kiosks — just… Read the full press release

Jade Liska promoted to Deputy Director of Aviation – Planning & Engineering at Kansas City Aviation Department

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Kansas City, MO, 2018-Mar-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The City of Kansas City, Mo., Aviation Department is pleased to announce that Jade Liska has been promoted to the position of Deputy Director of Aviation – Planning & Engineering. The Aviation Department owns and operates Kansas City International Airport and Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport…. Read the full press release

Brussels Airport commences redesign and expansion work in the drop-off area for departing passengers

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Mar-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Brussels Airport has commenced the redesign of their entire drop-off area to enhance passenger comfort and improve traffic flows in the zone. In addition to the free drop-off area for departing passengers, this zone also accommodates the bus station, a taxi drop-off area and the coach park. Traffic… Read the full press release

Travelzoo® to broadcast live from Ireland this year’s St. Patrick’s Day festivities

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DUBLIN, Ireland, 2018-Mar-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelzoo® (TZOO), a global publisher of exclusive offers and experiences for members, will broadcast live from Ireland during this year’s St. Patrick’s Day festivities. Travelzoo will host a Facebook livestream of the St. Patrick’s Day parade on Saturday, March 17th starting at 12.30 p.m. local time in Dublin… Read the full press release

PATA launches food waste campaign “BUFFET for Youth”

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BANGKOK, Thailand, 2018-Mar-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the launch of the “BUFFET for Youth”. The announcement was made yesterday by PATA Young Tourism Professional (YTP) Ambassador, Ms JC Wong, and PATA Sustainability and Social Responsibility Associate, Ms. Veronika Forstmeier, at the Asia Pacific Youth & Sustainable Tourism Workshop held today… Read the full press release

PATA holds the Asia-Pacific Youth and Sustainable Tourism Workshop with highlight on the UN Sustainable Development Goals

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BANGKOK, Thailand, 2018-Mar-16 — /Travel PR News/ — University students along with representatives from the travel and tourism industry came together at the Asia-Pacific Youth and Sustainable Tourism Workshop to examine how the industry can help in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Asia-Pacific Youth and Sustainable Tourism Workshop, organised by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and… Read the full press release

Swissport Zurich receives “Best Ground Handling Agent of the Year in Customer Services” award from Cathay Pacific

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For the second consecutive time, Swissport Zurich has won the prestigious “Best Ground Handling Agent of the Year in Customer Services” award. Swissport was awarded two more distinctions for its Zurich airport performance. ZURICH, Switzerland, 2018-Mar-16 — /Travel PR News/ — For Philip Read, Station Manager Cathay Pacific at Zurich Airport, the receipt of these… Read the full press release

APEX Passenger Choice awards: Qatar Airways receives 2018 Five-Star APEX Official Airline rating; wins 4 awards

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Airline awarded ‘Best Overall Airline: Middle East’, ‘Best Food and Beverage: Middle East’, ‘Best Cabin Service: Middle East’ and ‘Best Seat Comfort: Middle East’ DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Mar-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has been awarded the APEX Passenger Choice award™ for ‘Best Overall Airline: Middle East’; ‘Best Food and Beverage: Middle East’; ‘Best… Read the full press release

United Airlines and American Airlines support the city’s transformational proposal to modernize O’Hare International Airport

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Chicago, IL, 2018-Mar-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Mayor Rahm Emanuel, United Airlines and American Airlines today announced that both major airlines support the city’s transformational proposal to modernize O’Hare International Airport. The plan will be considered by the City Council Aviation Committee on March 15. The number of gates assigned to each airline remains the… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines awarded $543 million to its employees

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DALLAS, TX, 2018-Mar-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) Employees were awarded $543 million today in ProfitSharing. The 2017 award equals approximately 11.3 percent of each eligible Employee’s eligible compensation—the equivalent of more than five weeks’ pay. This $543 million contribution—nearly $1.5 million a day—is the third-largest total dollar amount Southwest Airlines® has ever allocated… Read the full press release

Royal Schiphol Group names Dick Benschop as new CEO

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As from 1 May 2018, Dick Benschop (60) will be the new President of Royal Schiphol Group. He will be leaving Royal Dutch Shell to succeed Jos Nijhuis, who is retiring as head of the airport. Schiphol, Netherlands, 2018-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — From 1998 to 2002, Benschop was State Secretary for Foreign Affairs in… Read the full press release

Eastern Airways announces 12 additional flights a week to its Stornoway – Aberdeen route

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Kirmington, United Kingdom, 2018-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Flybe franchise partner, Eastern Airways, is today introducing 12 additional flights a week to its Stornoway – Aberdeen route, providing two flights a day on Monday to Friday services and a new Sunday service. The double daily service, offering day return options, starts today (Monday 5 March… Read the full press release

Eastern Airways expands its fleet with a second ATR 72-600 aircraft

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Kirmington, United Kingdom, 2018-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — A second ATR 72-600 aircraft is to be introduced to the Eastern Airways fleet following its delivery from the production line in Toulouse, France. The regional airline commissioned two new aircraft last year, representing a considerable investment by Eastern Airways, and the first, MSN 1448, arrived in… Read the full press release

Multi Country Multi City Travel Roadshow @ India, Australia & Middle East

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Quality matters than Quantity in Tourism Industry BANGALORE, India, 2018-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — International Travel Roadshow (ITR) opens its 2018 Calendar targeting Top 3 Luxury Travel Markets in the World. Yes. ITR 2018 is Scheduled in Australia (Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane), India (5 Cities) and Middle East (Dubai & Doha). ITR is the… Read the full press release

BookingPal est fier d’annoncer qu’il a démarré une opération en France

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PARIS, 2018-Mar-02 — /Travel PR News/ — En tant que l’un des plus grands réseaux de distribution de location de vacances au monde, BookingPal continue de s’étendre à l’international. “En raison de la forte demande des gestionnaires immobiliers français et des agences intéressées par les services de distribution, BookingPal est fier d’annoncer qu’il a démarré une… Read the full press release