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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 news article

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 news article

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 news article

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 news article

Interstate Hotels & Resorts appoints Fernando Salazar as SVP of food & beverage

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ARLINGTON, Va., 2018-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts – the leading U.S.-based global hotel management company – has appointed Fernando Salazar as the senior vice president of food & beverage. In the newly created role, Salazar brings a passion for cuisine and an international flair to partner with market leading chefs and mixologists… Read the full news article

Rezidor Hotel Group announces nine new hotel openings in the first quarter of 2018

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Brussels, Belgium, 2018-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Rezidor Hotel Group AB (REZT), publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Sweden and part of Radisson Hotel Group announces nine new hotel openings representing close to 1,700 rooms in the first quarter of 2018. This includes the addition of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront – a new 432-room… Read the full news article

Air Partner welcomes Ian Holder as Managing Director, Baines Simmons

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Gatwick, UK, 2018-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Partner plc is pleased to announce the appointment of Ian Holder as Managing Director, Baines Simmons. He takes up the role immediately, reporting directly to Air Partner CEO Mark Briffa, and will also sit on the Group’s Operating Board. Ian joined Baines Simmons as a Principal Consultant in… Read the full news article

Hilton rolls out its Connected Room technology at more hotels across the U.S.

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As Hilton’s high-tech guest room rolls out to more hotels, guests can use the app to control room features and access premium streaming, including complimentary SHOWTIME programming MCLEAN, Va., 2018-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The list of benefits Hilton guests can get from the Hilton Honors app to personalize their stays just got longer. The… Read the full news article

Colorado the ultimate golf vacation destination

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DENVER, CO, 2018-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Breathtakingly beautiful, Colorado is the ultimate golf vacation destination. With nearly 300 incredible courses, each offering its own special variation of elevation, climate, vegetation and wildlife, golfers can find a spectacular setting for any golf game. Plus, at Colorado’s altitude, balls are likely to fly farther, and with… Read the full news article

Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts offers are the perfect excuse to spend time with loved ones this Ramadan

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Make this Ramadan one to remember with 15 venues across Dubai to enjoy Iftar and Suhoor Dubai, UAE, 2018-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Some of your favourite hotels across Dubai are gearing up to celebrate a memorable Ramadan, bringing an abundant selection of traditional Arabic flavours alongside more contemporary dishes to your table. With… Read the full news article

Jumeirah Restaurant Week returns 29th April – 5th May

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Get ready to feast to your heart’s content with signature menus at more than 40 of your favourite restaurants, from just AED 150 from 29th April – 5th May Dubai, UAE, 2018-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — From the “Oh, that’s good!”, to the “Oh, that’s new!”, and the “Oh, I need to taste that again!”, Jumeirah… Read the full news article

Ryanair finalizes order for 25 additional high-capacity Boeing 737 MAX 8 airplanes

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Additional order takes Ryanair’s 737 MAX order total to 135 airplanes Europe’s largest low cost-carrier is the launch customer for high capacity MAX 8 variant DUBLIN, Ireland, 2018-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Ryanair today announced they finalized an order for 25 additional high-capacity 737 MAX 8 airplanes. The $3 billion order, at current… Read the full news article

Jet Airways’ Economy and Première guests can now bid for an upgrade to Première and First Class

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Airline introduces yet another first in Indian Aviation for Economy and Première guests wishing to upgrade to Première and First Class MUMBAI, India, 2018-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Economy and Première guests of Jet Airways, India’s premier international full service airline, can now experience the next level of the airline’s acclaimed in-flight service, following the… Read the full news article

Gulfstream to build a new service center at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport

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Additional Service Center Will Support Growing Customer Fleet And Create 200 Jobs SAVANNAH, Georgia, 2018-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced plans to build a new service center at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport in response to its growing customer fleet’s needs for maintenance and service. The service center is expected to open… Read the full news article

Hyatt Hotels announces the opening of a Grand Hyatt hotel in one of China’s most ancient cities, Xi’an

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Hotel Celebrates the Iconic Experiences of Legendary Xi’an and the Silk Road CHICAGO, 2018-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of a Grand Hyatt hotel in one of China’s most ancient cities, Xi’an. Reinterpreting the city’s rich history and multicultural influences with a contemporary splendor, the Grand Hyatt Xi’an… Read the full news article

The Unbound Collection by Hyatt expands its portfolio with the opening of The Eliza Jane Hotel in New Orleans

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New Boutique Hotel in New Orleans’ Central Business District Joins The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand and Pays Homage to the Building’s Storied Past NEW ORLEANS, 2018-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (April 23, 2018), Hyatt along with Rockbridge and HRI Properties, LLC proudly announce the opening of The Eliza Jane, a 196-room hotel centrally-located just… Read the full news article

AccorHotels rolls-out new range of non-chemically bleached bed linen and towels

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Reduced environmental footprint 42% reduction in CO2 emissions and 48% reduction in average water consumption for towels and bathrobes** 88% reduction in volume of chemicals used in textile finishing 20%* longer life for towels and bathrobes = impact reduced by 9 to 16%** Unprecedented approach for a global hotel group. Target: roll-out in more than… Read the full news article

Bristol Airport welcomes Thomas Cook Airlines’ increase in number of seats to over 400,000 for the summer 18 season

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Thomas Cook Airlines will base an additional Airbus A320 aircraft at Bristol Airport from May 1, 2018 and increase its number of seats on sale from the airport to over 400,000 for the summer 18 season. Bristol, UK, 2018-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Taking the airline’s weekly flights from 28 to 39 for summer… Read the full news article

Gatwick Foundation Fund delivers further £100,000 to deserving projects across Kent, Surrey and Sussex

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Projects include a theatre providing interactive experiences for people with disabilities and a ‘Get Active’ project for girls in Mid Sussex schools To date 80 projects benefitting more than 46,000 local people already supported LONDON, UK, 2018-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — London Gatwick has today announced the latest round of grants from the Gatwick… Read the full news article

Budapest Airport awarded the carbon-neutral accreditation by Airport Council International

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BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2018-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Another major international environmental award has been received by Budapest Airport: ACI (Airports Council International) confirmed that Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport achieved the so-called “carbon-neutral” accreditation. The accreditation program launched by ACI has found that the operation of Budapest Airport maintains a balance of energy consumption and… Read the full news article

Budapest Airport presents the wonderful world of Beijing and China in a new photo exhibition

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BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2018-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Snowy mountaintops with the bastions of the Great Wall, an unusual aerial photo of the Forbidden City, an ultramodern megalopolis and thousand-year-old traditions – all within the walls of a single city. All this and more is on display on the departure level of Budapest Airport, courtesy of… Read the full news article

SAS makes it easier for SMEs to book tickets and get a discount immediately

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On 1 June 2018, SAS is launching “SAS For Business”, a new program designed to make it easier for small and medium sized enterprises (SME) to book tickets and get a discount immediately at the time of purchase.  Stockholm, Sweden, 2018-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — SME using this new program, SAS For Business, will find… Read the full news article

British Airways partners with Union Hand-Roasted Coffee to provide customers with great tasting coffee

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LONDON, UK, 2018-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is partnering with British specialty roaster, Union Hand-Roasted Coffee, to provide customers with great tasting coffee in the air and on the ground. The airline will be serving the UK based company’s hand-roasted coffee in all of its UK lounges and to those travelling in… Read the full news article

British Airways to increase frequency to Santiago and Washington D.C this winter

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LONDON, UK, 2018-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is making the longest of long haul flying even easier and increasing the number of flights to Santiago and Washington D.C this winter. From October 28 the airline will boost the number of flights to the Chilean capital from four-per-week to five and will be adding three flights a week… Read the full news article

George Best Belfast City Airport recognised for its Excellence in Airport Marketing at the Routes Europe Conference

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Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2018-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — George Best Belfast City Airport has received international recognition for its Excellence in Airport Marketing at the Routes Europe Conference in Bilbao. The airport claimed the ‘Highly Commended’ award for airports under 4 million passengers at the Routes Europe Marketing Awards which recognise new air route successes… Read the full news article

European Aviation Safety Agency announces the re-election of Patrick Ky as Executive Director

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EASA’s Management Board re-elects Patrick Ky as the Agency’s Executive Director  Cologne, Germany, 2018-Apr-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The Management Board of the European Aviation Safety Agency announces the re-election by a unanimous vote of Patrick Ky (50) as the Agency’s Executive Director for a second term of 5 years. Patrick Ky declared: “It is… Read the full news article

PATA to hold two-day workshop on How to create engaging online video campaigns for brand-building and sales on June 25-26, 2018

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BANGKOK, Thailand, 2018-Apr-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The 10th PATAcademy-HCD, under the theme ‘Online Video Marketing – How to create engaging online video campaigns for brand-building and sales’, takes place at the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Engagement Hub in Bangkok, Thailand on June 25-26, 2018. Using interactive learning approaches and hands-on assignments, the latest programme from PATA examines the… Read the full news article

Swissport implements new departure control system by Amadeus Altea and selects SITA as telex messaging provider

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Opfikon, Switzerland, 2018-Apr-24 — /Travel PR News/ — After a successful migration process, the market-leading departure control system by Amadeus Altea is now implemented at 30 airports in 10 different countries within the Swissport network, supporting the handling process of seven million passengers. It replaces Swissport’s existing departure control system axsControl DCS by DXC at… Read the full news article

Swissport signs long-term lease agreement for a new air cargo warehouse at Frankfurt Airport’s CargoCity South

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Swissport International Ltd. signed a long-term lease agreement with airport operator Fraport AG for a new air cargo warehouse at Frankfurt Airport’s CargoCity South. At around 16.000 square metres of surface the new cargo facility will be the third largest in Swissport’s global network of 133 air cargo warehouses. Construction is due to start in… Read the full news article

George Best Belfast City Airport starts work on £15 million upgrade project

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Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2018-Apr-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Work as part of a £15 million upgrade project to improve the passenger experience at George Best Belfast City Airport is now underway. The major infrastructure investment includes an upgrade of the airport’s departure lounge, incorporating its retail, food and beverage offering. This element of the works… Read the full news article