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Lufthansa adds flights to new holiday destinations in Croatia, Montenegro and the French Atlantic coast next summer

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With a focus on the Mediterranean: from Alicante to Tivat  First flights: from Biarritz to Rijeka COLOGNE, Germany, 2018-Nov-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Holidaymakers listen up: starting next summer, sun-seekers can reach seven new destinations non-stop from the Lufthansa hubs in Munich and Frankfurt. They not only include popular holiday destinations in Spain, Italy,… Read the full press release

Memories Trinidad Del Mar Resort in Cuba joins the Memories Resorts family

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Toronto, ON, Canada, 2018-Nov-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Effective December 15, 2018, the beachfront resort currently operating as Hotel Brisas Trinidad Del Mar will be re-branded as Memories Trinidad Del Mar. Memories Resorts have already made significant improvements to the property, including room renovations and upgraded amenities to this popular all inclusive resort located just 15… Read the full press release

IHG announces the signing of Kimpton® Rotterdam, The Netherlands set to open in 2022

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Momentum continues for luxury boutique brand in Europe with the signing of its second hotel in The Netherlands Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Nov-23 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has today announced the signing of Kimpton® Rotterdam, The Netherlands. The hotel is signed under a management agreement… Read the full press release

SAA Cargo is the airfreight partner of The Love Quilt Project

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JOHANNESBURG,  South Africa, 2018-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways (SAA) freight division, SAA Cargo, is the proud airfreight partner of The Love Quilt Project (LQP), the US-based non-profit organisation that helps vulnerable children in South Africa and the US. SAA Cargo, as part of the airline being a responsible corporate citizen, when contacted… Read the full press release

UNWTO partners with Niantic to enhance global tourism through mobile augmented reality games

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Madrid, Spain, 2018-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has partnered with one of its newest Affiliate Members, real-world games developer Niantic, to enhance global tourism through the use of mobile augmented reality game experiences. UNWTO will collaborate with Niantic, creators of Pokémon GO and Ingress Prime, to curate unique campaigns around… Read the full press release

Holiday season has started with American Airlines and British Airways’ low fares from London to the U.S.

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Fly with American Airlines and British Airways from London to the U.S. from just £294 return, per person. LONDON, UK, 2018-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The holiday season has started and there is no better time to visit the United States. Fly with American Airlines and British Airways from London to Chicago, Las Vegas, Los… Read the full press release

George Best Belfast City Airport officially opens its upgraded terminal facilities following a £15 million investment

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BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2018-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — George Best Belfast City Airport has officially opened its upgraded terminal facilities following a £15 million infrastructure investment. The significant upgrade of the departures lounge includes new retailers, enhanced bars and restaurants, additional seating and a new security search area which has reduced average queuing times to… Read the full press release

Belfast City Airport sponsors the Eastside Awards for the third year

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BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2018-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — It’s a hat trick for Eastside Awards in association with George Best Belfast City Airport with a consistently high calibre of entries being received. A new element was introduced to the third annual awards with the public voting for their favourite beauty salon, hair salon, eatery and… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways’ Qsuite named ‘Best Business Class’ and its dine-on-demand in flight cuisine named ‘Best Catering’ in the AirlineRatings’ Airline Excellence Awards 2019

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Airline also ranked one of AirlineRatings’ top 10 airlines for 2019 DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways continues its winning year as its revolutionary Qsuite was named ‘Best Business Class’ in the AirlineRatings’ Airline Excellence Awards 2019. The airline’s renowned dine-on-demand in flight cuisine was also named ‘Best Catering’. The annual… Read the full press release

Alaska Air Group will hold an investor day on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018 in New York City

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2018-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE: ALK), the parent company of Alaska Airlines Inc. and Horizon Air Industries Inc., will hold an investor day on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018 in New York City. Remarks by company management will begin at approximately 11:30 a.m. Eastern time/8:30 a.m. Pacific time. Interested parties may listen… Read the full press release

Heathrow Airport: New figures show British Airways’ Heathrow to Inverness service could boost Scottish economy by up to £17m

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Newly released figures show latest Heathrow to Inverness service could boost Scottish economy by up to £17m Heathrow joins Inverness Airport and Scottish businesses to welcome British Airways’ new daily air service The service will open more than 83,500 new seats to Inverness a year, helping more international passengers connect to the area and more… Read the full press release

IHG announces the opening of Holiday Inn Express Bengaluru Whitefield ITPL

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IHG in partnership with SAMHI introduces a design led offering and a great service culture for guests visiting Bengaluru, the Silicon Valley of India Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ —InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today (20 NOVEMBER 2018) announced the opening of Holiday Inn Express Bengaluru… Read the full press release

IHG opens its first Staybridge Suites in The Netherlands, Staybridge Suites The Hague – Parliament

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Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has opened its first Staybridge Suites® in The Netherlands,Staybridge Suites® The Hague – Parliament. Located in the heart of The Hague, the hotel is situated opposite the world’s oldest parliament building still in use, the Binnenhof, and sits alongside… Read the full press release

The Luxury Collection® Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of ITC Grand Goa

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ITC Grand Goa, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Marks Another Milestone for the Long-Standing Relationship with ITC Hotels in India Bethesda, Md, 2018-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The Luxury Collection® Hotels & Resorts today (11/20/2018) announced the opening of ITC Grand Goa, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, on Arossim beach in Cansaulim,… Read the full press release

Leipzig/Halle Airport and Noi Boi International Airport in Hanoi partner to develop air freight traffic between the two airports

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Schkeuditz, Germany, 2018-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of a delegation trip to Vietnam headed by the Saxon State Minister for Economic Affairs, Labour and Transport, Martin Dulig, Mitteldeutsche Flughafen AG acting on behalf of Leipzig/Halle Airport and Noi Boi International Airport in Hanoi signed a memorandum of understanding today (19 November 2018). The… Read the full press release

Abu Dhabi Airports to host ‘Spartan Kids Race’ on November 23, 2018

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Sponsors line-up to include Ejadah as Gold Sponsor and DFS as Silver Sponsor Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2018-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Abu Dhabi Airports, in collaboration with Spartan Arabia and Abu Dhabi Sports Council, is hosting the ‘XDubai Spartan Kids Race’. Being the first standalone Kids Race of its kind to be held… Read the full press release

Virgin Trains: more shoppers are taking advantage of reduced day return fares from England to enjoy Glasgow’s Christmas attractions

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Thousands of visitors taking advantage of Virgin Trains’ reduced fares from England Visitor numbers to Glasgow surge over festive period The best shopping experience in the UK outside of London is just a short train ride away LONDON, UK, 2018-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — THOUSANDS more shoppers are crossing the border with Virgin Trains… Read the full press release

Macao delegation attends the 3rd Global Mazu Culture Forum on Meizhou Island

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Macao, China, 2018-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chief of Office of the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao Special Administrative Region Government, Ip Peng Kin, together with the delegation from Macao, attended the 3rd Global Mazu Culture Forum (“the Forum”) and the 20th China – Meizhou Mazu Cultural Tourism Festival on… Read the full press release

Port of Oakland announces latest step in its quest to phase out diesel-powered freight hauling

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Impact transportation buys $275,000 battery-powered tractor for yard ops. Oakland, Calif., 2018-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — A second trucking firm at the Port of Oakland has turned to battery-powered big rigs.  Impact Transportation said today (Nov. 20, 2018) that it has purchased a $275,000 all-electric truck for yard operations.  It’s the latest step in the… Read the full press release

Japan Airlines and Soup Stock Tokyo announce their newest inflight meal

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Original Inflight Menu in Collaboration with Soup Stock Tokyo Tokyo, Japan, 2018-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) and Soup Stock Tokyo Co., Ltd. today announced their newest inflight meal, which will be served in Premium Economy and Economy Class for flights to Europe, North America, and Australia starting December 1, 2018. This will… Read the full press release

Jack London Square kicks off the holiday season with Black Santa’s U Wish Workshop pop-up store at the Oakland waterfront

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Family activities, Santa photo ops and workshops Nov. 23 through Dec. 24 Oakland, Calif., 2018-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Jack London Square kicks off the holiday season with Black Santa’s U Wish Workshop, a new pop-up store at the Oakland waterfront from November 23 through December 24. The Winter Wonderland will feature free, kid-friendly, activities: Black… Read the full press release

Port of Oakland, City officials work on improving the quality of life for the area’s residents

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Draft plan designed to keep most big rigs away from homes, improve safety Oakland, Calif., 2018-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Port of Oakland and City officials are circulating a draft plan to reduce the impact of transport trucks on local streets.  Called the West Oakland Truck Management Plan, it’s intended to improve the quality of… Read the full press release

VisitBritain partners with Tencent on a new 3D racing game ‘QQ Speed’ to inspire more Chinese visitors to Britain

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LONDON, UK, 2018-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — National tourism agency VisitBritain has collaborated with leading China-based internet technology and cultural enterprise Tencent on a new 3D racing game ‘QQ Speed’ to inspire more Chinese visitors to book a trip to Britain. Online gamers in China can now tour Britain virtually on two new tracks, exploring… Read the full press release

Sky Regional pilots join the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA)

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Ottawa, Ont., 2018-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The 300 airline pilots of Sky Regional Airlines have joined the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA). An overwhelming majority of the pilots, who provide regional service for Air Canada Express, filed membership cards with the Canada Industrial Relations Board last month, seeking ALPA as their legal bargaining… Read the full press release

Emirates SkyCargo wins the Cargo Airline of the Year award at the Global Freight Awards

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Carrier wins awards in the UK and Portugal Dubai, UAE, 2018-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — In a resounding validation of excellent air cargo services it offers to customers, Emirates SkyCargo won the Cargo Airline of the Year award at the Global Freight Awards ceremony organised by Lloyd’s Loading List, a renowned freight publication. The… Read the full press release

Ryanair announces new twice-weekly service between Manchester to Kyiv

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DUBLIN, Ireland, 2018-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (20 Nov) announced a new route from Manchester to Kyiv, with a twice-weekly service commencing in April 2019 as part of our Summer 2019 Schedule. Ryanair’s Manchester Summer schedule includes 62 routes in total with 7 new routes to Bordeaux, Gothenburg, Marrakech, Marseille,… Read the full press release

Bluegreen Vacations’ more than 60 vacation resorts to continue to be part of the RCI® exchange network

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ORLANDO, Fla., 2018-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — RCI, the worldwide leader in vacation exchange (NYSE: WYND), and Bluegreen Vacations Corporation (NYSE: BXG) (“Bluegreen” or the “Company”) have renewed their affiliation agreement. Through the renewal, Bluegreen Vacations’ more than 60 vacation resorts will continue to be part of the RCI® exchange network. Properties are located across the United States… Read the full press release

SITA 2018 Air Transport IT Insights for China: Airports in China are increasingly investing in technology

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Survey shows increased investment in IT to manage China’s fast-growing industry Beijing, China, 2018-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports in China are increasingly investing in technology to equip new airports and terminals and manage rising passenger numbers. The SITA 2018 Air Transport IT Insights for China show that as airline passenger numbers in China rose nearly 13%… Read the full press release

Korean low-cost carrier Jeju Air orders up to 50 Boeing 737 MAX 8 airplanes

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Deal is largest ever order from a Korean low-cost carrier; includes 40 firm orders and 10 options Airline says 737 MAX 8 is ideal airplane to grow and meet rising passenger demand SEOUL,South Korea, 2018-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE:BA] and Jeju Air announced the airline is ordering 40 737 MAX 8 airplanes with options… Read the full press release

Boeing and SparkCognition to launch a new company that will enable the future of urban aerial mobility

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New company will build AI- and blockchain-powered airspace management software platform AUSTIN, Texas, 2018-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and SparkCognition today (Nov. 20, 2018) announced plans to launch SkyGrid, a new company that will enable the future of urban aerial mobility. Based in Austin, Texas, SkyGrid will develop a software platform to ensure… Read the full press release