British Airways enhances its in-flight entertainment system with the addition of tracks from the London Symphony Orchestra

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Content features tracks from world-renowned composers including Mozart and Verdi LONDON, 2018-May-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Today’s announcement will be music to the ears of British Airways customers, as the airline has added tracks from the London Symphony Orchestra to its in-flight entertainment system. A selection of music from 10 London Symphony Orchestra albums are… Read the full press release

British Airways announces one of its busiest summers ever in the UK with new routes and additional flights from five UK airports

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LONDON, 2018-May-14 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways begins one of its busiest summers ever in the UK regions next week with the launch of new routes and additional flights from five regional airports. The addition of two new Embraer 190 jets to the growing aircraft fleet means that almost 200,000 seats will be on… Read the full press release

CDA welcomes Avianca Airlines’ two new nonstop routes between Chicago O’Hare International Airport and Bogota, Colombia and Guatemala City, Guatemala

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CHICAGO, 2018-May-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation and Avianca Airlines today announced two new nonstop routes between Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and key destinations in South and Central America. New services to Bogota, Colombia (BOG) and Guatemala City, Guatemala (GUA) set to begin this fall mark the 14th and… Read the full press release

Frontier relocates operations from Terminal 3 to Terminal 5 at O’Hare International Airport

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CHICAGO, 2018-May-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation and Frontier Airlines announce that effective Saturday, May 12, 2018, Frontier will relocate its operations from Terminal 3 to Terminal 5 at O’Hare International Airport, including ticketing, check-in, gate assignments and baggage claim. Frontier passengers are advised to follow airport signage into the airport and take the Bessie… Read the full press release

CDA and American Airlines celebrate the opening of five new gates at O’Hare International Airport

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​The five new gates will support enhanced performance today and marks the start of the larger $8.5 billion O’Hare terminal expansion plan​ CHICAGO, 2018-May-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined American Airlines CEO Doug Parker today for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of five new gates at O’Hare International Airport. The… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines to enhance inflight Guest experience with new-generation Wi-Fi

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Inflight Wi-Fi is one of several improvements in Spirit’s commitment to Invest in the Guest MIRAMAR, Fla., 2018-May-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Guests on Spirit Airlines will soon be able to watch, stream, surf and text from 30,000 feet. Spirit Airlines is signing an agreement today to install Wi-Fi on all of its planes by summer 2019, giving… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines’ Rapid Rewards program retains Best Customer Service and Program of the Year titles at InsideFlyer Magazine’s Freddie Awards

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DALLAS, TX, 2018-May-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co.‘s (NYSE: LUV) frequent flyer program, Rapid Rewards®, held onto its title of Best Customer Service for the sixth consecutive year at InsideFlyer Magazine’s Freddie Awards. Rapid Rewards was also named Program of the Year for the third in a row. “Once again, we’re honored to see… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific offers business class lounge pass to eligible nurses in Hong Kong

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HONG KONG, 2018-May-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The Cathay Pacific Group is thankful for the contribution nurses make in our home city of Hong Kong – and to show our appreciation this International Nurses’ Day, we are providing these healthcare professionals with a special experience when they travel with us. Between 12 May and 30 November… Read the full press release

TRAVEL AGENTS DISCOVER THE ISLAND BREAK WITH PREMIER HOLIDAYS

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Cambridgeshire, England, 2018-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Sixteen travel agents experienced the beauty of Jersey and what is has to offer during an educational visited hosted by Premier Holidays. Over three days, the agents explored the width and breadth of Jersey, an island that’s small in size but big on personality. Activities on their… Read the full press release

World Travel Awards brings the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony 2019 to Madeira

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LONDON, UK, 2018-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Madeira has been revealed as the host for the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony 2019. The Portuguese destination, which has taken the title of Europe’s Leading Island Destination four times, will use the event to boost its profile on the international stage. Madeira Tourist Board, which also walked away… Read the full press release

Wizz Air launches new route from Sibiu, Romania to sunny Tel Aviv, Israel

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SIBIU BECOMES THE SIXTH ROMANIAN AIRPORT WITH DIRECT FLIGHTS TO TEL AVIV BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2018-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, one of Europe’s fastest growing airlines and the leading carrier in Romania, announced today a new route from Sibiu to sunny Tel Aviv, commencing on 14 July with two weekly frequencies, on Tuesdays and… Read the full press release

Oakwood Worldwide welcomes Mandeep Singh as its Chief Operating Officer

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LOS ANGELES, CA, 2018-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide, wholly owned by Mapletree Investments and one of the leading global providers of furnished and serviced apartments, today announced the appointment of Mandeep Singh as Chief Operating Officer. His proven track record in hospitality, excellent skills in business operations, and impressive leadership experience will help progress… Read the full press release

Robert Boller named managing director of MAXX Hotel GmbH

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Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2018-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — MAXX by Steigenberger was launched in March as the fourth brand under the Deutsche Hospitality umbrella. The aims are to enhance the group’s portfolio and to contribute to growth by adopting a franchise-friendly approach and by offering flexible standards with regard to aspects such as… Read the full press release

Ryanair promotes Chiara Ravara as its new Head of Sales & Marketing

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DUBLIN, Ireland, 2018-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (9 May) announced the appointment of Chiara Ravara as its new Head of Sales & Marketing, promoting her from her previous role as Senior Sales & Marketing Manager. Chiara has worked in Ryanair since 2014, joining from Aviareps in Italy, and will spearhead… Read the full press release

Hamad International Airport: out of more than one million transfer passengers screened, 99.5% queued for under five minutes during April 2018

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Doha, Qatar, 2018-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Hamad International Airport’s commitment to providing a seamless transfer experience for its passengers and maintaining world-class standards of security has led to an initiative to further improve its transfer product. HIA has increased security screening capacity and reduced queuing time in its transfer areas. It has also… Read the full press release

The Registry Collection® program now offers members enhanced cruising experiences, new travel options and more lucrative savings

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LAS VEGAS, 2018-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Registry Collection® program, the world’s largest luxury exchange program, announced today that its members now have access to a world of new travel experiences. The enhancements provide members more customized travel programs, including worldwide itineraries on leading luxury cruise lines and more lucrative savings. “To deliver more value… Read the full press release

RCI launches a multifaceted social-analytics and support system for social media and marketing teams — TravelVUE

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The new offering empowers travel brands to quickly take action, positively impact brand sentiment and maximize social media campaign effectiveness LAS VEGAS, 2018-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — RCI, the worldwide leader in vacation exchange, and CustomerCount®, an enterprise customer feedback solution for the vacation hospitality industry, recently announced the launch of TravelVUE, a multifaceted social-analytics and… Read the full press release

Radisson Hospitality AB further expands in Turkey with the signing of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Vadistanbul

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Brussels, Belgium, 2018-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hospitality AB, publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Sweden and part of Radisson Hotel Group, is proud to announce the signing of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Vadistanbul. The hotel will increase the group’s portfolio in Turkey to 23 hotels and 4,400 rooms in operation and under development. The… Read the full press release

Icelandair en het nationaal voetbalelftal creëren samen de Team Iceland Stopover: een reeks van 90 minuten durende, op voetbal geïnspireerde ervaringen

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Aron Gunnarsson, de aanvoerder van IJsland, en zijn teamgenoten nodigen reizigers uit om samen van hun favoriete IJslandse ervaringen te genieten Als trotse sponsor van het IJslandse nationale elftal viert Icelandair deze zomer de prestaties van het team met 90 minuten durende, op voetbal geïnspireerde ervaringen, alles inbegrepen in de prijs van een Icelandair Stopover-vliegticket… Read the full press release

Icelandair en collaboration avec l’équipe nationale de football créent la Team Iceland Stopover – une série d’expériences de 90 minutes inspirées du football

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Cet été le capitaine islandais Aron Gunnarsson et ses coéquipiers invitent les voyageurs à profiter de leurs expériences islandaises préférées En tant que fiers sponsors de l’équipe nationale islandaise, Icelandair célèbre ses réalisations cet été, avec des expériences de 90 minutes inspirées du football, le tout compris dans le prix de chaque billet d’avion Icelandair… Read the full press release

Icelandair und die Fußballnationalmannschaft gestalten gemeinsam Team Iceland Stopover – eine Reihe von 90-minütigen, vom Fußball inspirierten Erlebnissen

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  Der isländische Kapitän Aron Gunnarsson und seine Mannschaftskameraden laden Reisende ein, in diesem Sommer einige ihrer liebsten isländischen Erfahrungen zu genießen Als stolze Sponsoren der isländischen Nationalmannschaft feiert Icelandair in diesem Sommer ihre Leistungen mit 90-minütigen, vom Fußball inspirierten Erlebnissen, alle im Preis jedes Icelandair Stopover-Flugtickets enthalten Spieler und Spielerinnen der Männer- und Frauen-Fußballteams… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay appoints Hyung Gyu Kim as Executive Chef

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Bahrain Bay, Bahrain, 2018-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay announces the appointment of Hyung Gyu Kim as Executive Chef, effective immediately. Hyung Gyu joins with more than 10 years of experience working in some of the finest restaurants in the world. Most recently, he was executive chef at W Hotel Doha. A seasoned chef, Hyung Gyu… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur announces the appointment of Ashish Sharma as its Head Bartender and Beverage Manager

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Shaking things up – experience the city’s stylish new cocktail culture Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2018-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur announces the appointment of Ashish Sharma as the Hotel’s Head Bartender and Beverage Manager.  He will be responsible for overseeing the beverage operations throughout the Hotel’s six restaurants and lounges, banquets and catering events, and in-depth… Read the full press release

Jimmy Wong named Executive Chef of Yun House, Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur’s signature new Chinese restaurant

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30-year veteran Hong Kong chef brings time-honoured Cantonese traditions, dynamic flavours and sophistication to the city’s most coveted new dining destination Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2018-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur announces the appointment of Jimmy Wong as Executive Chef of Yun House, the Hotel’s signature new Chinese restaurant set to debut mid-2018. An award-winning chef, Wong’s… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur appoints Junious Dickerson as its Executive Chef

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Veteran chef takes the helm of Kuala Lumpur’s new culinary destination Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2018-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur announces the appointment of Junious Dickerson as the Hotel’s Executive Chef.  A 30-year veteran in hospitality, Chef Dickerson is renowned for his innovative style, sustainable practices, and cultivating dynamic food movements. Chef Dickerson is responsible… Read the full press release

Vinod Narayan to lead the opening team of Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2018-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur announces the appointment of Vinod Narayan as Hotel Manager of the all-new ultra-luxurious hotel set to debut mid-2018.  A 13-year veteran of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Narayan brings a wealth of international experience, specialising in luxury hospitality and food and beverage operations. As Hotel Manager, Narayan will… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Prague names Arpád Szucs as the new Pastry Chef

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Arpád Szucs is whipping up a delicious new pastry and dessert menu for CottoCrudo and The Gallery Prague, Czech Republic, 2018-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Prague has announced the appointment of Arpád Szucs as the new Pastry Chef. Arpád comes to Four Seasons in Prague from Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest. Arpád Szucs is creating a new selection of… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail welcomes new its general manager Meredith Macfarlane

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Vail, CO, U.S.A., 2018-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Distinguished hotelier Meredith Macfarlane has been appointed General Manager at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail. Macfarlane’s illustrious hospitality career began as an overnight receptionist in Canada more than 24 years ago. She joined the Four Seasons family in 2007 as the Director of Rooms at the former Four Seasons Hotel Toronto,… Read the full press release

Singapore-based SATS wins the 2018 IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) Innovator Competition

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GENEVA, Switzerland, 2018-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Singapore-based SATS Ltd, is the winner of the 2018 IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) Innovator Competition, for the company’s use of smartwatches for Technical Ramp Operations. The award was presented on 25th April 2018 at the 31st IGHC in Doha, Qatar. SATS’s Smart Watch Resource… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific Group to use blockchain technology in a marketing campaign for its Asia Miles rewards programme

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First of its kind smart-tech collaboration transforms rewards programme to enhance user experience and drive business efficiency HONG KONG, 2018-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The Cathay Pacific Group and its rewards programme, Asia Miles, are launching their first application of smart blockchain technology in a marketing campaign, in collaboration with Accenture. The innovative technology is… Read the full press release