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Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok will be operated by Minor Hotel Group from March 1, 2015 under the brand Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas

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Effective March 1, 2015 Hotel will be operated under Anantara brand Toronto, Canada, 2014-12-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotels Limited (Four Seasons) and the owner of Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok, Minor Hotel Group (MHG), announced today that effective March 1, 2015, MHG will operate the Hotel under its own luxury hospitality brand, Anantara Hotels,… Read the full press release

Vueling becomes the first airline in the world to implement contactless systems for paying with cell phones

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Users can automatically enter their data with NFC and Scanning methods supported by the Android OS.  IT Chief Samuel Lacarta: “If we can streamline the process while keeping it secure, the customer experience will be much simpler”. Barcelona, 2014-12-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Vueling once again leads the pack in technological innovation, become the first… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport expects 15% more passengers this Christmas

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Shannon, Ireland, 2014-12-23 — /Travel PR News/ — An estimated 15% more passengers will make the journey home over Christmas period through Shannon Airport as traffic growth across 2014 continues into the festive season. The Christmas travel period began in earnest at the weekend and by the first week in January, some 51,000 will have used… Read the full press release

Oakwood Worldwide added 232-unit apartment complex in Dallas, Texas to its global portfolio

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LOS ANGELES, 2014-12-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions, has added a 232- unit apartment complex in Dallas, Texas to its global portfolio. The property, newly named Oakwood Dallas Uptown, is located in a high demand, upscale and walkable neighborhood in the heart of North Dallas…. Read the full press release

Emirates announced third daily service to Birmingham Airport

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DUBAI, U.A.E., 2014-12-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, a global connector of people, places and economies, has announced a third daily service to Birmingham Airport, becoming the first airline to offer a direct First Class service to the region. Commencing Saturday 1st August 2015, Emirates flight EK41, operated by a Boeing 777-300ER, will depart Dubai… Read the full press release

Chicago Department of Aviation: United Airlines to launch new nonstop flights between its Chicago hub at O’Hare International Airport and Rome on May 16, 2015

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CHICAGO, 2014-12-23 — /Travel PR News/ — United Airlines will launch new nonstop flights between its Chicago hub at O’Hare International Airport and Rome on May 16, 2015, subject to government approval. The summer-season service will operate five-times-weekly through June 3, daily from June 4 to Aug. 17, and six-times-weekly from Aug. 18 through Sept. 23,… Read the full press release

RCI and China Daily to jointly promote awareness and recognition of shared ownership in China

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Singapore, 2014-12-22 — /Travel PR News/ — RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange, recently announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with China Daily that formalizes a commitment to jointly promote awareness and recognition of shared ownership to China’s local government, commercial developers and general public. The agreement builds on a common goal to… Read the full press release

Frankfurt Airport announced its extensive Winter Services team of more than 1,300 employees is ready to ensure safe and smooth operations, even during snowy and icy conditions

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FRA/rap, 2014-12-22 — /Travel PR News/ — One of the leading aviation hubs in the world, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) handles an average of about 1,400 aircraft, taking off or landing each day. On peak days, well over 200,000 passengers use the terminals. Fraport’s extensive Winter Services team at FRA ensures safe and smooth operations, even during snowy… Read the full press release

Airport food service workers and restaurants at San Francisco International Airport agree on new six-year contract with increased wages, healthcare and pension benefits

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SAN FRANCISCO, 2014-12-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) today announced a tentative agreement between Airport food service workers and restaurants. Unite Here! Local 2, which represents food service workers at SFO, and SFO Restaurants, an organization of Airport restaurant owners and operators, reached the tentative agreement for a new 6-year… Read the full press release

Air Transport World: Southwest Airlines is the 2015 Airline of the Year

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Air Transport World selects Southwest for extraordinary and consistent standards of service, financial performance, safety, and environmental and corporate responsibility DALLAS, TX, 2014-12-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines® (NYSE: LUV) is the 2015 Airline of the Year, according to Air Transport World (ATW), a Penton company. In selecting Southwest as Airline of the… Read the full press release

Prime Minister of Albania, H.E. Edi Rama accepted the UNWTO/World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Open Letter on Travel and Tourism

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Recognizing tourism’s vital contribution to sustainable growth, the Prime Minister of Albania, H.E. Edi Rama, has accepted the UNWTO/World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Open Letter on Travel and Tourism (Tirana, Albania, 20 October 2014). Tirana/ Madrid, 2014-12-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The UNWTO/WTTC Open Letter on Travel and Tourism calls upon heads of State and Government… Read the full press release

The Pacific Asia Travel Association will be supporting partner of the 2nd Pacific Asia Indigenous Tourism Conference (PAITC) in Vancouver, Canada from September 12 -14, 2015

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BANGKOK, 2014-12-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to be a supporting partner of the second Pacific Asia Indigenous Tourism Conference (PAITC), The event, organised by the World Indigenous Tourism Alliance (WINTA) and Aboriginal Tourism British Columbia (AtBC), will be held in Vancouver, British Columbia from September 12 -14, 2015…. Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to establish “Qatar Airways & Aspire Academy – Football Dreams Africa” with Aspire Academy

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Young Footballers to be given an Unforgettable Experience of Training in Barcelona and Playing against the FC Barcelona Youth Team Qatar Airways Offers 20 Fans an Exciting Opportunity to Win Tickets to Barcelona and Camp Nou stadium tour Airline Reaches Out to Millions of Football Fans through Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative DOHA, Qatar, 2014-12-22 — /Travel… Read the full press release

Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation launched its U.K. Outdoor Adventure marketing campaign with Ray Mears as the official spokesperson

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Attracting the U.K. Visitor with Personality Favourite Ray Mears Toronto, Ontario, 2014-12-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Ontario is a popular destination for the outdoor adventurer and the Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation (OTMPC) welcomes the opportunity to share Ontario’s dynamic tourism offerings with visitors from the United Kingdom. The OTMPC has launched its U.K. Outdoor Adventure… Read the full press release

VIA Rail Canada signed a partnership with Hainan Airlines in China

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Toronto, 2014-12-19 — /Travel PR News/ — VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) has signed a partnership with Hainan Airlines, the first to be concluded with a company based in China. As well, for the first time, this partnership will allow an airline company to sell VIA Rail tickets. Hainan Airlines’ ticket offices and other travel agencies… Read the full press release

Qantas announced the launch of all-new Qantas First Lounge in Los Angeles with seats for more than 200 customers

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Sydney, Australia, 2014-12-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas customers travelling from Los Angeles are set to experience a new standard of luxury from this holiday season, following the unveiling of an all-new Qantas First Lounge. The new spacious and luxurious lounge is based on the flagship multi-award winning Qantas First Lounges in Sydney and… Read the full press release

Oakland International Airport: Southwest Airlines adds new nonstop flights linking Oakland with Nashville and New Orleans beginning June 7, 2015

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New Daily Nonstops to Link Nashville, New Orleans with Bay Area Starting in June Oakland, CA, 2014-12-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Southwest Airlines have announced the expansion of Southwest’s operations at OAK with the addition of new nonstop flights linking Oakland with Nashville and New Orleans beginning June 7, 2015. The… Read the full press release

America’s Largest Cruise Agency CruisesOnly® to add “free hotel stay” option to its already robust Loyalty Club

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America’s Largest Cruise Agency Provides Unprecedented Benefits Program to Past Customers and Best Cruise Deals Wilmington, Mass., 2014-12-19 — /Travel PR News/ — CruisesOnly®, America’s Largest Cruise Agency, and flagship brand in the World Travel Holdings portfolio of brands, has announced that it is adding a “free hotel stay” option to its already robust Loyalty Club, the exclusive benefits… Read the full press release

Marriott International signed up Dubai’s luxurious Habtoor Grand Beach Resort & Spa to its Autograph Collection

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Marriott International’s exclusive portfolio of independent hotels continues growth in world class destinations, makings its entry into the Middle East and Africa continent DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2014-12-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc (NASDAQ:MAR) has just signed up Dubai’s luxurious Habtoor Grand Beach Resort & Spa to its Autograph Collection. This represents the… Read the full press release

Marriott International Autograph Collection welcomes two luxurious hotels from the Shahdag Mountain Resort in Azerbaijan into its collection

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Introducing Four Luxury Properties to its Portfolio  Marriott International’s exclusive collection of independent hotels continues rapid growth in world class destinations  LONDON, 2014-12-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc (NASDAQ:MAR) Autograph Collection, an exclusive portfolio of hotels recognised for championing independence, is delighted to announce its entry into Azerbaijan, welcoming two luxurious hotels… Read the full press release

The Steigenberger Hotel Group’s founding hotel The Europäischer Hof to remain in the company’s portfolio for at least 20 more years

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Frankfurt am Main, 2014-12-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Europäischer Hof, the founding hotel of the Steigenberger Hotel Group, is to remain in the company’s portfolio for at least twenty more years. After completing an extensive renovation and modernisation programme, the Steigenberger Hotel Group will operate the hotel under a management agreement. Both –… Read the full press release

The Steigenberger Hotel Group takes over the Hotel Cologne Rudolfplatz in Cologne with effect from 1 January 2015

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Cologne , Germany, 2014-12-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Steigenberger Hotel Group will be taking over the Hotel Cologne Rudolfplatz in Cologne with effect from 1 January 2015 and has now signed an agreement to this effect with the owner company Carey Property, S.L. of Madrid. €15 million has been budgeted for renovation and… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC to acquire Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants Group LLC for cash consideration of $430 million

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– IHG has agreed to acquire Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants (“Kimpton”) for $430 million in cash. – Kimpton is the world’s largest independent boutique hotel operator and a sophisticated food and beverage operator. – Kimpton is a fully asset-light business that manages 62 hotels in the most attractive cities and resorts in the US with… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group signed with PT. Ciputra Puri Trisula to develop InterContinental hotel in Jakarta

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350-key InterContinental in Jakarta to comprise hotel and serviced residences LONDON, 2014-12-18 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a management agreement with PT. Ciputra Puri Trisula, part of PT Ciputra Property Tbk, a leading property developer in Indonesia, to develop an InterContinental hotel in Jakarta. Located in the central business… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines and Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) launched ‘AIRail’ on the route between Linz central station and Vienna Airport

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• Up to eight train connections a day in addition to the existing flights • Earn miles in same way as travelling by air VIENNA, 2014-12-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Yesterday, on December 14, 2014, Austrian Airlines and ÖBB launched the cooperation entitled ‘AIRail’ on the route between Linz central station and Vienna Airport…. Read the full press release

airberlin: sales partners are now able to order next year’s airberlin Counter Card

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BERLIN, 2014-12-18 — /Travel PR News/ — As from today, the sales partners of the full-service German airline are able to order next year’s Counter Card. With the airberlin Counter Card, travel agent staff receive reductions on flights with the airberlin group as well as on codeshare flights with Etihad Airways. The person accompanying the… Read the full press release

Air India played host to the first ever Star Alliance Chief Executive Board Meeting held in India

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Member carrier CEOs reflect on busy 2014 Set priorities for 2015 NEW DELHI, INDIA, 2014-12-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Air India played host to the first ever Star Alliance Chief Executive Board Meeting (CEB) held in India. This follows the national carrier’s joining the world’s longest serving and most comprehensive airline alliance in July this year. Speaking… Read the full press release

Eurostar welcomes over 480,000 passengers during the holiday season; a 5% rise in passenger numbers compared to the same period in 2013

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Over 480,000 people expected to travel by Eurostar during the Christmas period LONDON, 2014-12-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Eurostar is helping travellers get into the Christmas spirit, as it welcomes over 480,000 passengers during the holiday season– a 5% rise in passenger numbers compared to the equivalent period in 2013*. Almost a quarter of… Read the full press release

Accor and Huazhu Hotels Group partner to create the most prominent and diversified hotel company in China

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Combined access to over 2,000 hotels in China with long-term path for growth in the world’s largest travel market Connected distribution and loyalty programs with over 47 million loyalty members worldwide and a combined access to 5,600 hotels ibis, ibis Styles, Mercure, Novotel and Grand Mercure hotels in China to become part of Huazhu under a master-franchise for… Read the full press release

Czech Airlines marks 50-year anniversary of its regular scheduled connection between Prague and Frankfurt on the Main

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Prague, 2014-12-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Czech Airlines commemorates today a 50-year anniversary of launching its regular scheduled connection between Prague and Frankfurt on the Main. Czechoslovak Airlines serviced its first passenger flight on the Prague – Frankfurt route by a Tupolev Tu-124V airplane on 15 December 1964. The carrier has transported more than 2.7 million… Read the full press release