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Aviareto, SITA and the Irish Government joint venture, celebrates One million registrations and half a trillion dollars of aircraft assets

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One million registrations and half a trillion dollars of aircraft assets Dublin, Ireland, 2019-Jan-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Aviareto, the joint venture between SITA and the Irish Government, is celebrating its one millionth registration of aircraft assets. Aviareto holds the contract with the United Nations’ International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to operate the International Registry… Read the full press release

SWaN Hill Top and Interstate Hotels & Resorts to resurrect the historic Hill Top House Hotel into a luxury resort destination in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

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LEESBURG, Va., 2019-Jan-23 — /Travel PR News/ — SWaN Hill Top, LLC (SWaN), an affiliate of SWaN & Legend Venture Partners, and Interstate Hotels & Resorts, a global leader in third-party hotel and resort management, have partnered to resurrect the historic Hill Top House Hotel, founded in 1888, into a luxury resort destination in Harpers Ferry,… Read the full press release

Radisson Collection Hotel, Tsinandali Estate Georgia opens its doors to guests

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2019-Jan-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The newest addition to the group’s premium lifestyle collection – reserved for its most outstanding properties – Radisson Collection Hotel, Tsinandali Estate Georgia is set in the heart of the country’s most popular wine district, ‘Kakheti’, and offers a truly unique Georgian guest experience. The property features an… Read the full press release

Arkansas Tourism invites travelers to take part in National Plan for Vacation Day on January 29

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark., 2019-Jan-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Every year more than half of Americans (54%) fail to use all their time off, creating a stockpile of 662 million unused vacation days, according to the U.S. Travel Association. Arkansas Tourism is encouraging travelers to take part in National Plan for Vacation Day January 29, a… Read the full press release

Hyatt House brand enters the Middle Eastern market with the opening of Hyatt House Jeddah Sari Street in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Jan-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (January 21, 2019) the entry of the Hyatt House brand into the Middle Eastern market with the opening of Hyatt House Jeddah Sari Street in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The opening of the Hyatt House hotel is a significant step towards increasing Hyatt’s… Read the full press release

Michelin-starred chef, Anne-Sophie Pic designs new gourmet creations in Air France’s Business class cabins

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Paris, France, 2019-Jan-23 — /Travel PR News/ — From January to March 2019, the world’s most Michelin-starred female chef, Anne-Sophie Pic is signing new gourmet creations in Air France’s Business class cabins. Anne-Sophie Pic will thus design a dish on the Business class menu, renewed every fortnight and available on board long-haul flights on departure from… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport launches Trip Finder feature on their website

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Bristol Airport has become the first airport to launch a Trip Finder feature on their website. Bristol, UK, 2019-Jan-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The innovative feature allows passengers to search for flights using the month or day they want to fly and to filter results by types of holidays – including winter sports and city… Read the full press release

easyJet welcomes Cathay Pacific as new airline partner to its connections service, Worldwide by easyJet

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LUTON, England, 2019-Jan-23 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has today (JANUARY / 22/ 2019) announced Cathay Pacific will be a new airline partner to its unique connections service, Worldwide by easyJet. easyJet customers will be able to connect seamlessly between easyJet flights across its European network flying into London Gatwick Airport and… Read the full press release

UNWTO World Tourism Barometer: International tourist arrivals grew 6% in 2018, totalling 1.4 billion

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2018 totalled 1.4 billion international tourist arrivals (+6%), consolidating 2017 strong results and proving to be the second strongest year since 2010 Middle East (+10%) and Africa (+7%) grew above the world average while Asia and the Pacific and Europe grew at 6% For 2019, UNWTO forecasts a 3-4% increase, in line with the historical… Read the full press release

UNWTO activities at the 39th edition of the International Tourism Trade Fair in Madrid

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Inauguration of a tourism innovation hub The final stage of the 1st UNWTO Tourism Startup Competition The 10th Edition of The Tourism Investment and Business Forum for Africa Understanding the success of Asian Tourism Madrid, Spain, 2019-Jan-23 — /Travel PR News/ — These will be among the activities led by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)… Read the full press release

Fundación ONCE and UNWTO to promote the direct, effective and lasting labour insertion of persons with disabilities in tourism businesses

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Madrid, España, 2019-Jan-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The Executive Vice-President of Fundación ONCE, Alberto Durán, and the Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Zurab Pololikashvili, signed in Madrid on Monday a letter of intent to promote the employment of persons with disabilities in the tourism sector. The objectives are to raise awareness among UNWTO… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways celebrates the launch of its new direct service to Gothenburg, Sweden

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New five-times-weekly service operated by a Boeing 787 Dreamliner Airline continues its robust expansion in Europe, with services to Prague, Kyiv, Skopje, and St. Petersburg launched in 2017-2018 DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Jan-23 — /Travel PR News/ — To celebrate the launch of Qatar Airways’ new direct service  to Gothenburg, Sweden, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Cargo starts freighter operations to Almaty in Kazakhstan

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The new freighter services offer significant import capacity into Almaty DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Jan-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Cargo has commenced freighter operations to its second new destination in 2019, Almaty in Kazakhstan, offering more than 200 tonnes of capacity each week to the Kazakh city. The twice-weekly Boeing 777 freighters depart Doha… Read the full press release

British Airways to paint a Boeing 747 in the much-admired design of its predecessor British Overseas Airways Corporation

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A BOAC-liveried Boeing 747, reg: G-BYGC, will arrive back at Heathrow from the paint factory on February 18 to enter the airline’s flying schedule 747 G- BYGC first aircraft to receive popular design from British Airways’ past with more details of further designs to be revealed in due course New aircraft, including the A350, will… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines adds more nonstop service options for football fans flying to and from Atlanta

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DALLAS, TX, 2019-Jan-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Jan 21, 2019) added additional nonstop service options for football fans flying to and from big game action in Atlanta, Georgia. On Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, the carrier will field the following nonstop service for fans: Boston to Atlanta, four flights (an increase of two flights) Los… Read the full press release

Qetaifan Projects, a subsidiary of Katara Hospitality, partners with Rixos Hotels to develop and operate Qetaifan Island North

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Doha, Qatar, 2019-Jan-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Qetaifan Projects Company, and a subsidiary of Katara Hospitality which was established to develop and manage Qetaifan Island North, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rixos Hotels to manage and operate the hotels, the souq, the water park and the beach club in Qetaifan Island North. The… Read the full press release

VisitScotland: Scottish Snowdrop Festival will showcase some of Scotland’s most beautiful snowdrop collections from 25 January to 11 March 2019

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  EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2019-Jan-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Scotland’s finest gardens, woodlands and estates are set to open their gates for the 13th year of the country’s most popular flower festival. Signaling the end of winter and the promise of spring, the Scottish Snowdrop Festival will showcase some of Scotland’s most beautiful snowdrop collections from… Read the full press release

Winnipeg Richardson International Airport welcomed 4.5 million passengers in 2018, setting a new passenger record

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WINNIPEG, Manitoba, 2019-Jan-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Winnipeg Richardson International Airport set a new passenger record, welcoming 4.5 million passengers through the airport in 2018. The airport saw its total passenger volume grow for the fifth consecutive year. By working with partners to add new routes and expand offerings, the airport saw a significant increase… Read the full press release

Kempinski Seychelles Resort Baie Lazare announces the appointment of Agata Sobczak as its new Director of Sales and Marketing

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Baie Lazare, Seychelles, 2019-Jan-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Kempinski Seychelles Resort Baie Lazare is delighted to announce the recent appointment of Agata Sobczak as its new Director of Sales and Marketing. Sobczak, who joins Kempinski’s Seychelles outfit from a luxury hotel in Zanzibar, will oversee all marketing strategies and sales initiatives for the resort. Sobczak, a… Read the full press release

Kempinski Hotels announces the opening of The Apurva Kempinski Bali

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Bali, Indonesia, 2019-Jan-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Kempinski Hotels is ushering in a new era of first class hospitality with the opening of The Apurva Kempinski Bali, a luxurious haven that captures the essence of Indonesian culture, art and identity. The resort will open on February 1, 2019, in the upmarket Nusa Dua area of Bali,… Read the full press release

The Red Carnation Hotel Collection offers unforgettable staycation ideas for the most romantic time of year

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LONDON, UK, 2019-Jan-23 — /Travel PR News/ — When a box of chocolates just won’t do, treat your other half to a special hotel experience this Valentine’s Day. The Red Carnation Hotel Collection has an array of unforgettable staycation ideas to spend quality time with loved ones during the most romantic time of year. Treat foodies… Read the full press release

Silver Airways announce new daily nonstop service between Fort Lauderdale and Daytona Beach

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Fares from $43* available at SilverAirways.com Fort Lauderdale, Fla., 2019-Jan-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Whether you’re visiting Daytona Beach to catch a Tortugas game, the speed and excitement of the Daytona International Speedway, the Ponce Inlet lighthouse and the beautiful sea turtles of New Smyrna Beach, or traveling with Silver and its partners to South Florida,… Read the full press release

Vietjet launches new service linking Ho Chi Minh City and Van Don (Quang Ninh Province)

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Vietjet, TP.HCM, 2019-Jan-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Continuing the cheerful Ney Year’s celebrations, today (20/01/2019) the new age carrier Vietjet officially opens a new service linking Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) and Van Don (Quang Ninh Province). The new route connects the largest city of Vietnam with the attractive islands of Quang Ninh Province, meeting… Read the full press release

Three of Scotland’s major business events shortlisted at this year’s Scottish Thistle Awards

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EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2019-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Business events curated or hosted by Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC), Cashel Travel and DataLab will battle it out to be crowned Best Business Event at this year’s Scottish Thistle Awards National Final to be held on 14 March at the EICC. The three finalists for Best Business Event are: Edinburgh International… Read the full press release

The Gerald R. Ford International Airport marks an all-time passenger record for 2018

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Grand Rapids, Mich., 2019-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GFIA) set an all-time passenger record for 2018, marking the sixth straight year that the Airport has seen record-setting growth. In 2018, 3,263,234 passengers flew in and out of GFIA, an increase of 16-percent from 2017. The record-setting year was capped… Read the full press release

HSMAI Americas Executive Committee members for 2019

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McLEAN, VA, 2019-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) proudly announces its 2019 Americas Board of Directors and Executive Committee. The board is composed of a diverse range of travel and hospitality executives from a representative mix of HSMAI members. “As we look to the year ahead, we’re… Read the full press release

Marriott International opens new Sheraton hotel in Manila, Philippines

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Sheraton Hotels Debuts Brand Transformation with New Landmark Property in Manila  Manila, The Philippines, 2019-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International continues to expand its portfolio in the Philippines with the opening of the new Sheraton hotel in Manila. The new Sheraton hotel is set to provide a warmly authentic welcome and become the… Read the full press release

Tallinn to host 2020 Bocuse d´Or international gastronomy contest

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Tallinn, Estonia, 2019-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Bocuse d´Or is an international gastronomy contest, culminating in the grand finale in Lyon, France, every two years. Continental preliminaries are held in carefully selected locations and Estonia has been awarded the privilege to host the European selection final in June 2020. Estonia has been taking part in the Bocuse d’Or for ten years already, under the leadership… Read the full press release

ACI World delivers the 100th review in its Airport Excellence (APEX) in Safety programme

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APEX promotes safer airport operations and cooperation throughout the industry Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2019-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports Council International (ACI) World has today (January 20, 2019) delivered the 100th review in its Airport Excellence (APEX) in Safety programme which  promotes best safety practices in airport operations, utilizing the expertise and cooperation of the community of… Read the full press release

Virginia Tourism Corporation releases its curated guide to what is new and newsworthy for the travel industry in 2019

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RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, 2019-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (Jan. 16, 2018), the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) released What’s New to LOVE in Virginia, the agency’s curated guide to what is new and newsworthy for the travel industry in 2019. The guide is produced annually and offers a regional and by-interest look at what’s to come… Read the full press release