Category Archives: Business

easyJet teams up with CAE to deliver a fleet of brand new flight simulators to its pilot training facilities

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Global aviation training organisation CAE will provide easyJet with state-of-the-art pilot training facilities in London Gatwick, Manchester and Milan easyJet pilots will train on a new fleet on the most technologically advanced flight simulators New CAE London Gatwick and Milan training centres will house a dedicated space for easyJet LUTON, England, 2018-Nov-09 — /Travel PR… Read the full news article

Air France inaugurates its Digital Factory at its Head Office in Paris

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PARIS, France, 2018-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — On November 8, 2018, Air France inaugurated its Digital Factory, located at the heart of the company’s Head Office at Paris-Charles de Gaulle. The Digital Factory is a project launched in December 2017 to accelerate innovation projects, and now has 700 sq. m. of office space with tools,… Read the full news article

UNWTO/WTM Ministers’ Summit highlights on investment in tourism technology

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Madrid, Spain, 2018-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The UNWTO/WTM Ministers’ Summit, held yesterday by World Travel Market and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), was well received by participants from government and the private sector for its more dynamic new format leading to more concrete takeaways around this year’s theme: Investment in Tourism Technology. This year,… Read the full news article

Classic Vacations introduces private, customizable websites for groups traveling together

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TRAVEL ADVISORS CAN NOW OFFER PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE EVENT WEBSITES TO THEIR CLIENTS WHEN BOOKING GROUP VACATIONS San Jose, CA, 2018-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Luxury travel wholesaler Classic Vacations recently introduced another element to their online services catalogue, Travel Together: private, customizable websites for groups traveling together. Travel Advisors can easily enable Custom Group Websites… Read the full news article

British Airways expands its service between Heathrow and Inverness from summer 2019

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LONDON, UK, 2018-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is to significantly expand its service between Heathrow and Inverness by operating two daily return services from Monday to Friday and three return services at weekends from summer 2019. The increased schedule means that, for the first time since the Heathrow to Inverness route was reinstated in 2016,… Read the full news article

British Airways wins the Best Domestic Airline category at the 2018 Scottish Passenger Agents’ Association Awards

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LONDON, UK, 2018-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has won the Best Domestic Airline category at the prestigious Scottish Passenger Agents’ Association Awards for 2018. The award was accepted by Keith Chuter, British Airways’ sales manager, Scotland. Keith said: “We are delighted to have won this prestigious award.” “Our Scottish operation is a vital… Read the full news article

CDA announces the opening of new state-of-the-art ground transportation center at O’Hare International Airport

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, 2018-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Mayor Rahm Emanuel today (11/07/2018) joined the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) to cut the ribbon on a new state-of-the-art ground transportation center serving O’Hare International Airport. The new Multi Modal Facility (MMF) directs rental car operations, public parking and other modes of ground transit into one centralized… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways presents its state-of-the-art products and services at the China International Import Expo

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Qatar Airways showcases its award-winning quad configured Qsuite Business Class seat Award-winning airline celebrated 15 years of service to China in October, cemented strong commercial ties with signing of various MoUs at China International Import Expo Qatar Airways offers a total of 75 weekly flights to China across its commercial and cargo business DOHA, Qatar,… Read the full news article

Spirit Airlines brings 20 seasonal routes to Florida this winter

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MIRAMAR, Fla., 2018-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Florida’s Hometown Airline is bringing the heat this winter with nearly 20 seasonal routes to the Sunshine State beginning today (Nov. 08, 2018).  Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is increasing its winter service with 20 seasonal routes to help its Guests swap the cold for the beaches, theme parks and warm weather of Florida…. Read the full news article

CDA welcomes Southwest Airlines’ new, nonstop service from Midway International Airport to California and Mexico

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, 2018-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation(CDA) announces that Southwest Airlines has launched new, nonstop service today (11/04/2018) from Midway International Airport (MDW) to California and Mexico, just in time for the upcoming holiday travel season. As of today, Southwest now has daily service between Midway and Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR). The airline also began service from Midway to sunny Cabo San Lucas Aeropuerto… Read the full news article

Southwest Airlines launches new routes just in time for the holiday season

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DALLAS, TX, 2018-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is celebrating autumn by beginning to operate several new routes just in time for the holiday season. More Options for California Travelers Northern California Expansion Southwest continues complementing its robust service for California travelers by strengthening its commitment to San Jose, California. By the end of this… Read the full news article

Heathrow launches a series of design engagement workshops to gather community input into its emerging plans for expansion

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Heathrow is running a series of collaborative design workshops from 6 November to gather community input into its emerging plans for expansion The airport has partnered with world-renowned architects Grimshaw to help identify opportunities for mitigation for those communities potentially impacted by an expanded airport  Workshops will help further refine the airport’s development proposals, that will… Read the full news article

IntercityHotel Zurich Airport set to debut in Switzerland by 2020

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Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2018-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The IntercityHotel Zurich Airport will become the brand’s first venture into Switzerland when building works are completed in 2020. Construction is now beginning on schedule, and a number of characteristic features are already emerging. As with all IntercityHotels, the USP will be easy accessibility. The… Read the full news article

IHG and Al Arabiya Real Estate Company partner for Staybridge Suites’ debut in Kuwait

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Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with the Al Arabiya Real Estate Company, owned by the leading Kuwaiti conglomerate, The Bukhamseen Group to debut Staybridge Suites in Kuwait, with the development of Staybridge® Suites Kuwait Salmiya…. Read the full news article

Washington Dulles International Airport welcomes Alitalia’s five weekly nonstop flights to Rome

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Five-times weekly, year-round flights to launch May 2019 Washington, D.C., 2018-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) announced Tuesday that Italian airline Alitalia will begin five weekly nonstop flights to Rome Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) on May 2, 2019, providing a new option when traveling between the U.S. Capital Region and… Read the full news article

Swedavia and Norwegian Air Shuttle partner to provide airport parking benefits to Norwegian Reward members

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Stockholm, Sweden, 2018-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — In partnership with Norwegian Air Shuttle, Swedavia continues to develop its range of parking products for members of the airline’s Norwegian Reward customer loyalty programme. These parking benefits are currently available at five of Swedavia’s airports. Åre Östersund Airport, from which Norwegian will launch service to Stockholm in… Read the full news article

The Pacific Asia Travel Association to hold PATA Travel Mart 2019 in Astana, Kazakhstan

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BANGKOK, Thailand, 2018-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is set to organise PATA Travel Mart 2019 in Astana, Kazakhstan in September. The event will be hosted by the Ministry of Culture and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Kazakh Tourism National Company JSC, the key organization in the tourism industry effectively promoting the tourist brand… Read the full news article

The Lodge at Gulf State Park, A Hilton Hotel located within Alabama’s Gulf State Park opens its doors to guests

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Originally established in 1974, the hotel has been re-imagined, rebuilt and re-emerges as a model of resilient, environmentally-friendly coastal development with a focus on sustainable tourism. GULF SHORES, Ala., 2018-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The Lodge at Gulf State Park, A Hilton Hotel opened its doors after a much-anticipated return to Alabama’s Gulf Coast. Guests of… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta introduces refreshed room design and upgraded public spaces

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Atlanta, U.S.A, 2018-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta, the city’s only AAA Five-Diamond and Forbes Five-Star hotel, announces the unveiling of renovated guest rooms, suites, spa and fitness centre, and an outdoor event space. The Hotel has partnered with New York-based interior design company Meyer Davis Studio for a refresh that embodies… Read the full news article

Cathay Pacific provides convenient access to Guangdong ports through codeshare agreement with Chu Kong Passenger Transport

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Cathay Pacific to codeshare on Chu Kong Passenger Transport’s high-speed ferry services to Guangdong ports Hong Kong, China, 2018-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific customers around the world will soon enjoy convenient access to seven key Greater Bay Area (GBA) ports in mainland China’s Guangdong province, through the airline’s new codeshare agreement with Chu… Read the full news article

GTA dnata expands operations at Toronto Pearson International Airport with new, long-term partnership with Air Transat

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Toronto, Canada, 2018-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — GTA dnata, dnata’s joint-venture company in Canada, significantly expands operations at Toronto Pearson International Airport with the start of a new, long-term partnership with Air Transat. Air Transat, Canada’s leading holiday airline, operates approximately 140 weekly flights from Toronto during peak season.  Starting from November, GTA dnata… Read the full news article

Emirates’ Boeing 777-300ER fitted with ‘Game Changer’ First Class suite to operate between Dubai and Vienna from 1 December 2018

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DUBAI, UAE, 2018-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates’ latest Boeing 777-300ER aircraft fitted with the ‘Game Changer’ First Class product will operate between Dubai and Vienna on a daily basis from 1 December 2018. Austria will be one of the first few countries in the world to be served by Emirates’ Boeing 777 aircraft… Read the full news article

Lineage and Dreisbach announce the opening of world’s latest next-generation cold storage and logistics facility, Lineage Cool Port Oakland

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Oakland, CA, 2018-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Lineage Logistics, LLC (“Lineage”) and Dreisbach Enterprises (“Dreisbach”) announced the official opening of Lineage Cool Port Oakland (“Cool Port”), the world’s latest next-generation cold storage and logistics facility. Set on 25 acres at the Port of Oakland’s waterfront, Cool Port will serve as the newest hub for… Read the full news article

HotelsWorld conference joins HICAP family of events; relaunches and rebrands to HICAP Australia New Zealand (HICAP ANZ)

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Costa Mesa, CA, 2018-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific (HICAP), the region’s leading industry event, announced at the 29th annual HICAP in Hong Kong that the HotelsWorld conference which is held each year in Sydney, Australia will be relaunched and rebranded as part of the HICAP group of events. This… Read the full news article

AAAE and IAAE partner with Indian Aviation Academy and GMR Aviation Academy to bring an array of professional development and training programs to airport executives

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Alexandria, VA, 2018-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) and International Association of Airport Executives (IAAE), an affiliate organization of AAAE, are proud to announce a major new agreement with the Indian Aviation Academy and GMR Aviation Academy to bring a wide-ranging array of professional development and training programs… Read the full news article

Park Inn by Radisson announces the opening of a 166-room hotel in Poznan, Poland

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Park Inn by Radisson, the upper midscale hotel brand that delivers stress-free experiences, good food and upbeat environments, is proud to announce the opening of a 166-room hotel in Poznan, Poland. This brings the group’s Polish portfolio to 16 hotels and more than 3,500 rooms in operation or… Read the full news article

Zabeel House Al Seef by Jumeirah offers an unmatched dining experience along the historic Dubai Creek with the opening of SKAFOS restaurant

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Mediterranean inspired, locally spiced”; the newly opened SKAFOS at Zabeel House Al Seef by JumeirahTM offers an unmatched dining experience along the historic Dubai Creek Dubai, UAE, 2018-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai’s stunning and historic creek just upped its hip quotient with the opening of SKAFOS restaurant at Zabeel House Al Seef by JumeirahTM – the newest,… Read the full news article

Explore the Christmas markets and enjoy a ‘Winter Wonderland’ kitchen party at Jumeirah Frankfurt

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Discover Christmas markets and the ‘winter wonderland’ kitchen party Frankfurt, Germany, 2018-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — For those looking to celebrate the festive season in pure luxury, Jumeirah Frankfurt is the perfect place to go. Explore the Christmas markets on the hotel’s doorstep and enjoy a ‘Winter Wonderland’ kitchen party, Jumeirah Frankfurt is pulling out all the… Read the full news article

Wyndham Destinations offers amazing deals for a family holiday getaway on its Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sales

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Offers include travel over the holiday season, including last-minute Thanksgiving escapes and coveted winter destinations ORLANDO, Fla., 2018-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Holiday travel is just around the corner, but there’s still time to catch amazing deals for a family holiday getaway to popular vacation spots with Wyndham Destinations, the world’s largest vacation ownership and exchange… Read the full news article

Manchester Airport welcomes Jet Airways’ five-times-a-week service to Mumbai

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Huge trade and investment benefits from direct connection as businesses and organisations across the Northern Powerhouse welcome route Tourism benefit predicted for the North as UK is the second most popular long-haul destination for Indian visitors 130,000 passengers a year set to benefit from direct route, with 500,000 people of Indian origin living in Manchester… Read the full news article