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Swissport Taking Action After Technical Breach in Credit Agreement

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Financial Position Remains Strong; Has Sufficient Liquidity to Meet All Obligations Taking Action to Improve Group Capital Structure, Restructure Holding Companies Delays Publication of Full Year 2016 Audited Financial Statements; 2016 Trading Performance in Line with Expectations ZURICH, 2017-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport Group (“Swissport” or “the Group”) today notified its lender group under… Read the full press release

UNWTO Secretary-General Thankful for Strong Partnership With Outgoing WTTC President

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UNWTO Secretary-General, Taleb Rifai, has expressed his sincere appreciation to David Scowsill, President and CEO of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) for the strong partnership between both organizations as he announced his departure after six years at the helm of WTTC.  MADRID, Spain, 2017-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Over the last six years,… Read the full press release

Applications Now Open for 14th UNWTO Awards for Excellence and Innovation in Tourism

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Applications for the 14th edition of the UNWTO Awards for Excellence and Innovation in Tourism by the World Tourism Organization are now being accepted. Winners will be announced in January 2018 on the occasion of the UNWTO Awards Ceremony, to be held at the International Tourism Fair in Spain (FITUR). MADRID, Spain, 2017-May-08 — /Travel… Read the full press release

EASA Publishes Proposed Regulation of Small Drone Operations in Europe

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2017-May-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published today a proposal to regulate the operation of small drones in Europe. All interested parties are welcome to comment this proposal from 12 May until 12 August 2017. The proposal provides a framework to safely operate drones while allowing this industry… Read the full press release

Get Discounted Companion Fare in May and June With Your New Alaska Airlines Visa Signature Card

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Popular cardholder benefits now available on Virgin America-operated flights SEATTLE, 2017-May-08 — /Travel PR News/ — A new, limited-time promotion makes Alaska’s Famous Companion FareTM offer even sweeter for new Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® consumer cardholders this May and June. New cardholders who apply in May and June can buy one ticket and get their first… Read the full press release

Etihad Airways Gives New Roles For Its Senior UAE Nationals

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ABU DHABI, 2017-May-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways today announced new roles and responsibilities for four of its most senior UAE nationals. Ahmed Al Qubaisi, who currently holds the position of Vice President Aero Political and Industry Affairs, will be promoted to Senior Vice President and take on responsibility for International Affairs and… Read the full press release

Etihad Airways Marks 10th Year of Flying to Kerala With Additional Flights

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Thiruvananthapuram, INDIA, 2017-May-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways is celebrating 10 years of flying to the southern Indian state of Kerala with the introduction of additional flights to the popular destination. The airline has launched a fourth daily non-stop service between Kozhikode and its Abu Dhabi hub offering convenient onward connections to cities worldwide…. Read the full press release

31 Recipients of Singapore Tourism Awards 2017 Announced

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SINGAPORE, 2017-May-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Thirty-one individuals and organisations were recognised tonight at the Singapore Tourism Awards 2017 for their exceptional achievements in delivering experience and enterprise excellence. Organised by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and held at Shangri-La Hotel, the Singapore Tourism Awards presentation ceremony was graced by Minister S Iswaran, Minister for… Read the full press release

Economy Class Passengers Gets Enhanced Travel Experience With #VistaraPriority

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New Delhi, India, 2017-May-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Vistara, India’s finest full service carrier, today announced the launch of #VistaraPriority, a priority handling service that is designed to enhance the travel experience of its Economy Class customers. #VistaraPriority is an optional service that provides the added convenience of priority check-in, baggage handling, and boarding for a… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay Honored By Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2017

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Bahrain’s landmark property crowned with top award from Business Traveller Middle East Bahrain Bay, Bahrain, 2017-May-08 — /Travel PR News/ — After winning top hospitality and travel accolades, Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay continues to be honoured with additional recognition. The landmark hotel located in Bahrain Bay – the heart of the new downtown – was awarded… Read the full press release

Meet the New Executive Chef for Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen’s Chinese Cuisine

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Shenzhen, China, 2017-May-08 — /Travel PR News/ —Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen has appointed Ting Wai Wan as Executive Chef for Chinese cuisine, verseeing the daily operation of multi-awarded Zhuo Yue Xuan Cantonese restaurant and the Chinese banquet kitchen of the Hotel. Chef Ting’s 30 years of experience and culinary achievement is expected to bring a… Read the full press release

Cambria Philadelphia Soon To Open With The Announcement of Its “Topping Off”

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ROCKVILLE, Md., 2017-May-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, along with Pearl Properties and Concord Hospitality Enterprises Company announced today the “topping off” of the Cambria Hotel Philadelphia, marking installation of the final exterior beam during construction. This newest Cambria will be ideally located… Read the full press release

HMSHost brings PGA TOUR Grill at Jacksonville International Airport

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HMSHost’s PGA TOUR Grill focuses on healthy eating for an active lifestyle JACKSONVILLE, FL, 2017-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Tee time is set and the food and drinks are ready at PGA TOUR Grill – the newest dining destination at Jacksonville International Airport. Developed by global restaurateur HMSHost in partnership with the PGA TOUR®,… Read the full press release

IntercityHotel Duisburg opens for business

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Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2017-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The new-build IntercityHotel Duisburg officially opened for business on 1 May. Extending over six floors, it is an upper mid-range hotel which houses a total of 176 rooms. These include 95 Business Rooms and 79 Business Plus Rooms. There are also two special disabled-accessible rooms…. Read the full press release

Deutsche Hospitality opens Steigenberger Hotel Kantaoui Bay and the Jaz Hotel Tour Khalef in Tunisia

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Steigenberger Hotel Kantaoui Bay & Jaz Hotel Tour Khalef are open for business Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2017-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Deutsche Hospitality is now able to offer two hotels in Tunisia for the first time. Since the end of April, guests travelling to the holiday destination of Sousse have had the option… Read the full press release

Birmingham Airport Authority President and CEO Alfonso Denson, A.A.E. to receive AAAE Distinguished Service Award

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Alexandria, VA, 2017-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Alfonso Denson, A.A.E., President and CEO of the Birmingham Airport Authority, will receive the American Association of Airport Executives’ Distinguished Service Award, which is presented to airport executives in honor of an exemplary career and contributions to the airport industry. “Al is an invaluable colleague who has… Read the full press release

Boeing now has six aircraft in its KC-46 tanker test program

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Newest aircraft is third for testing in full KC-46 configuration EVERETT, Wash., 2017-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] now has six aircraft in its KC-46 tanker test program, expanding its ability to complete ground and flight-test activities as it progresses toward first deliveries to the U.S. Air Force. The newest KC-46 aerial refueling… Read the full press release

Jet Airway expands scope of eduJetter programme for upcoming 2017-18 academic year

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Announces new destinations and other value-adds, including a simplified application process Mumbai, India, 2017-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s full service, premier international airline, has expanded the scope of its popular eduJetter programme for upcoming 2017-18 academic year. The revised program will make it easier for Indian students and those from Sri Lanka,… Read the full press release

Jet Airways announces direct services connecting Chennai with Paris and Bengaluru with Amsterdam

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Announces direct flights between Chennai-Paris and Bengaluru-Amsterdam, in codeshare with Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Delta Air Lines First Indian carrier to connect key South Indian cities directly with Europe and onwards to North America Attractive all-inclusive introductory return fares starting at INR 33,995 for Economy and INR 129,999 for Premiere Chennai, India,… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean International returns to New Orleans with the repositioning of Vision of the Seas for the 2018-2019 winter season

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New deployment introduces more summer options to the Caribbean from New Orleans, Galveston and Miami MIAMI,FL, 2017-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — After a three-year hiatus, Royal Caribbean International will return to the legendary city of New Orleans, Louisiana with the newly announced repositioning of Vision of the Seas for the 2018-2019 winter season. The… Read the full press release

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announces the appointment of Kathy Krenger as VP of global communications

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CHICAGO, 2017-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced Kathy Krenger as vice president of global communications, effective May 15. Krenger will be responsible for Hyatt’s communications strategy and media relations, along with internal and brand communications. She will report to Maryam Banikarim, executive vice president and global chief marketing officer…. Read the full press release

Hyatt Regency Atlanta and Georgia State University to provide opportunity to young leaders pursuing degrees in hospitality

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Historic hotel commemorates 50th anniversary with $100,000 endowment for hospitality students ATLANTA, 2017-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Regency Atlanta and Georgia State University today announced the creation of the Hyatt Regency Atlanta Hospitality Scholarship, funded by a $100,000 endowment to provide opportunity to young leaders pursuing degrees in hospitality. As part of Hyatt Regency… Read the full press release

SFO Museum presents Elaine Mayes: It Happened in Monterey exhibition

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New exhibition of twelve images documenting the historic Monterey International Pop Music Festival celebrates the 50th anniversary of San Francisco’s Summer of Love SAN FRANCISCO, 2017-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — SFO Museum is pleased to partner with photographer Elaine Mayes to present twelve images from her historic documentation of the Monterey International Pop Music… Read the full press release

SFO’s Information Technology team recognized at the annual “CIO 100” awards for the second consecutive year

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Airport information technology team honored for a second year in a row SAN FRANCISCO, 2017-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has been honored by IDG’s CIO magazine, a worldwide resource for Chief Information Officers and information technology leaders.  For a second consecutive year, SFO’s Information Technology and Telecommunications (ITT) team… Read the full press release

Bombardier comments on Boeing’s filing with U.S. Department of Commerce and the International Trade Commission

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Montréal, Canada, 2017-Apr-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier is aware of the case that Boeing has filed with the U.S. Department of Commerce and the International Trade Commission, and we are closely reviewing the filing. Bombardier structures its commercial dealings to ensure compliance with the laws and regulations of the jurisdictions in which we… Read the full press release

Bombardier’s innovative Challenger 350 business jet in LA for the annual Milken Institute Global Conference

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Offering a smooth ride, access to baggage at any altitude and a true 3,200 nm range, the Challenger 350 jet is the most purposefully designed super midsize aircraft The best-selling jet of the last decade, no other super midsize jet goes full range with full fuel and at full seat capacity Enhancements in design and… Read the full press release

Bombardier CS100 aircraft receives its steep approach certifications

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Certifications follow the completion of steep approach demonstration flights at London City Airport in March The CS100 aircraft will offer new opportunities to airlines for operations at challenging airports around the world Montréal, Canada, 2017-Apr-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today that Transport Canada and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)… Read the full press release

Four Seasons: New volunteer opportunity this summer with Grand Teton National Park and Grand Teton National Park Foundation in the Trail Stewardship program

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Jackson Hole, U.S.A., 2017-Apr-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Surrounded by the Tetons and only minutes away from the entrance to Grand Teton National Park, Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole is taking the guest experience to a new, local level. Four Seasons announces a new volunteer opportunity this summer with Grand Teton National… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea General Manager Jean Claude Wietzel promoted to Regional Vice President

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Hawaii, Maui, U.S.A., 2017-Apr-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Jean Claude Wietzel, General Manager of Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, has been promoted to Regional Vice President, effective April 3, 2017.  He will continue as General Manager of Four Seasons Resort Maui, and his regional responsibilities include Four Seasons Resort Hualalai and Four Seasons Resort… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Firenze and its Atrium Bar to attend Florence Cocktail Week, May 1 to 7, 2017

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Florence, Italy, 2017-Apr-28 — /Travel PR News/ — From May 1 to 7, 2017 Florence will host the second edition of Florence Cocktail Week, an entire week dedicated to mixology made in Florence. For seven days, the best bars in the Renaissance city will be involved in a series of masterclasses, events, tastings, meetings and… Read the full press release