Spirit adds new daily nonstop service between Newark and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Orlando International Airport (MCO)

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DAILY NONSTOP FLIGHTS BETWEEN NEWARK AND FORT LAUDERDALE AND ORLANDO BEGIN TODAY; MYRTLE BEACH FLIGHTS START MARCH 9, 2017 MIRAMAR, Fla., 2016-Oct-31 — /Travel PR News/ — A winter escape from the Big Apple to Florida’s attractions and beaches just got a lot more affordable! Spirit Airlines begins service today at the Newark Liberty International Airport… Read the full press release

British Airways gathered 200 travel professionals from across the industry at its New Distribution Capability conference

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LONDON, 2016-Oct-28 — /Travel PR News/ — On Tuesday (October 25), British Airways hosted its first New Distribution Capability (NDC) conference attended by 200 travel professionals from across the industry, representing corporate clients, travel partners, aggregators and GDSs. The event was organised as part of the airline’s commitment to drive awareness and discussion around NDC, the… Read the full press release

British Airways introduces Liberty London wash bags to customers flying in First

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LONDON, 2016-Oct-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Top British brand Liberty London has created an exclusive range of washbags for customers flying in First with British Airways. The sleek, slim and stylish washbags feature a contemporary look using a range of carefully chosen prints from Liberty London’s vast textiles archive, updated for today’s modern traveller. The… Read the full press release

British Airways adds Apple Pay to its app

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LONDON, 2016-Oct-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Customers on the move with an iPhone can now pay for their British Airways flights using Apple Pay through the airline’s hugely popular app. Apple Pay automatically stores any payment card details to make it quicker and easier than ever to pay for flights with just a swipe… Read the full press release

British Airways launches new service from Gatwick to Fort Lauderdale from July 6, 2017

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LONDON, 2016-Oct-28 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is launching a new service to Fort Lauderdale from July 6, 2017. It will be the airline’s third route from Gatwick to Florida, and its fourth service to the ‘sunshine state’. One of the largest cities in Florida, which is situated just 28 miles north of Miami,… Read the full press release

Bombardier Transportation implements its first project for rail control in Ecuador on Quito Metro Line 1

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First rail control project in Ecuador for Quito’s new metro line to alleviate congestion Brazil, Chile and Peru are also part of Bombardier’s growing signalling footprint BERLIN, Germany, 2016-Oct-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation has started the implementation of its first project for rail control in Ecuador on Quito Metro Line… Read the full press release

Bombardier’s most advanced business jets will be on display at National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) convention and exhibition in Orlando, Florida

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The Challenger 350 and Challenger 650 aircraft on static display to feature new stone floor in the galley and lavatory Bombardier to celebrate the winners of its Annual Authorized Service Facility Excellence Awards   Montréal, 2016-Oct-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Business Aircraft will bring a stellar line-up to the upcoming National Business Aviation Association (NBAA)… Read the full press release

Bombardier Transportation starts work on its first rail control project in Serbia

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First project underway follows recent signing of Memorandum of Understanding between Russian Railways International and Bombardier Transportation  Signalling upgrade on the Serbian section of the Belgrade-Bar Line is an important step towards modernising the 40-year old passenger line BERLIN, Germany, 2016-Oct-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation has started work on its… Read the full press release

Qantas 787-9 Dreamliner with new cabins designed to maximise comfort for the longer distances

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SYDNEY, 2016-Oct-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas has unveiled what customers onboard its flagship 787-9 Dreamliner can expect when the aircraft arrives in a year’s time. The Qantas Dreamliner will seat 236 passengers across Business, Premium Economy and Economy cabins in a layout that has been designed to maximise comfort for the longer distances the… Read the full press release

Qantas Frequent Flyer members in Australia to earn two Qantas Points for every dollar they spend with Deliveroo

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SYDNEY, 2016-Oct-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The Frequent Flyer program of Australia’s ‘Flying Kangaroo’ has teamed up with a ‘roo’ of a different kind to give its members a new opportunity to be rewarded. Qantas Frequent Flyer members in Australia will now be able to earn two Qantas Points for every dollar they spend with… Read the full press release

Qantas to operate “Spring Racing Revitalisation” pop-up inside the Qantas Club at Melbourne Airport

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MELBOURNE, 2016-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas will help customers travelling from Melbourne to freshen up after race-day events at the Spring Racing Carnival this year. Qantas will operate a “Spring Racing Revitalisation” pop-up inside the Qantas Club at Melbourne Airport, which will bring indulgences like massages that are usually offered in Qantas’ First Lounges… Read the full press release

Heathrow’s Development Director Phil Wilbraham: British businesses of all sizes would benefit from Heathrow expansion

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LONDON, 2016-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — In the first speech since the Government’s decision to expand Britain’s hub airport at Heathrow, Heathrow’s Development Director Phil Wilbraham will confirm British businesses of all sizes would benefit from expansion from day one. Speaking at London Build 2016, he will announce that the airport would begin signing initial contracts with… Read the full press release

Holiday Inn’s 12th hotel in Australia to open late 2017 in St Marys, Greater Sydney

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Australia’s 12th Holiday Inn to welcome guests from late 2017 Denham, United Kingdom, 2016-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ —InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) and St Marys Rugby League Club have signed a franchise agreement for a 123-room, new build Holiday Inn hotel in St Marys, Greater Sydney. Holiday Inn Sydney St Marys, scheduled to open in… Read the full press release

Malaysia: InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) to develop new 288-room Holiday Inn & Suites on mainland Penang

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Denham, United Kingdom, 2016-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Exopuri Development Sdn Bhd to develop a new 288-room Holiday Inn & Suites on mainland Penang. The hotel will be strategically located in the bustling commercial district of Prai,… Read the full press release

Ascend Hotel Collection adds enVision Hotel St. Paul South in St. Paul, MN to its growing portfolio

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enVision Hotels expands “mini-brand” with newly renovated property ST. PAUL, Minn., 2016-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (Oct. 25, 2016), the Ascend Hotel Collection from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, welcomed enVision Hotel St. Paul South in St. Paul, MN, the newest addition to its growing portfolio…. Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines launches daily non-stop Singapore-San Francisco service

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SINGAPORE, 2016-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines has launched its new Singapore-San Francisco service, linking Singapore with the US West Coast on a non-stop basis. The new flights will be operated daily using Airbus A350-900 aircraft. The inaugural flight, SQ32, departed Singapore Changi Airport at 0925hrs local time yesterday and arrived at San Francisco… Read the full press release

Jet Airways to offer more relaxing, comfortable and luxurious flying experience to guests with introduction of its wide-body jetliners

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B777s to seamlessly connect five leading global financial hubs with consistent service MUMBAI, India, 2016-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, is set to introduce its wide-body jetliners on additional key international routes in a move that will help it significantly enhance capacity at a time of rising demand on these… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines inaugurates once weekly flights to Havana, Cuba

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• One weekly flight to Havana, Cuba with a Boeing 767 • Caribbean area included in the flight offering for the first time in six years • Four long-haul tourist destinations in the 2016/17 winter flight schedule VIENNA, Austria, 2016-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Starting today Austrian Airlines will serve yet another long-haul tourist… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines announces the appointment of Tamara Christ as Head of Legal Affairs & Compliance

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VIENNA, Austria, 2016-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Tamara Maria Christ (34) will assume the position of Head of Legal Affairs & Compliance as of December 1, 2016. In this position she will serve as Secretary General and Chief Legal Officer of Austrian Airlines, succeeding Stefan Mara, who took on new Group-level responsibilities at Lufthansa in… Read the full press release

Wizz Air expands operations in Warsaw with 7th based aircarft at Chopin Airport

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BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2016-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe announced today that it will base a seventh aircraft at its Warsaw base. From June 2017 the airline will start operating seven new services connecting Warsaw with four Central and Eastern European capitals, Bratislava, Bucharest, Kiev* and… Read the full press release

Moxy Berlin celebrated its opening with an epic party inspired by music, dance and art of Berlin

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Berlin, Germany, 2016-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Moxy Hotels, Marriott International’s experiential hotel brand, hosted an epic party inspired by the prolific nightlife culture in Berlin, showcasing the music, dance, art and sexual expression that are the lifeblood of the city, October 20, 2016. Moxy Berlin, located between the buzzing Mitte and the ceaselessly hip Friedrichshain districts, was the… Read the full press release

Westin Hotels and Resorts announces the opening of The Westin Cairo Golf Resort & Spa Katameya Dunes in Egypt

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  Bethesda, MD, 2016-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Westin Hotels and Resorts, part of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR), today announced the opening of Egypt’s best kept secret, The Westin Cairo Golf Resort & Spa Katameya Dunes. Owned by New Cairo for Real Estate Investment Company, the resort and spa is located in the… Read the full press release

Ritz-Carlton Hotel contributes to global efforts to revive honeybee population by housing them in their properties

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From the panhandle of sunny Florida on the east coast of the United States, to Berlin, Germany, five exquisite properties of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company house honeybees as extensions of their Community Footprints programs and continued commitment to environmental sustainability efforts. Bethesda, Maryland, 2016-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The first hotel of The Ritz-Carlton portfolio… Read the full press release

Enterprise Rent-A-Car offers convenient and affordable rental vehicles in Chicago’s Wicker Park/Bucktown neighborhood

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CHICAGO,  2016-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — As more and more residents and business owners are drawn to Chicago’s Wicker Park/Bucktown neighborhood, local housing, retail and transportation options grow in complexity and diversity. Apartment and condominium properties are being redeveloped. New shops, restaurants and galleries are emerging. And Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Enterprise CarShare locations offer flexibility,… Read the full press release

Enterprise Truck Rental opens its first location in Hawaii near main airport and cruise port

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HONOLULU, 2016-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Enterprise Truck Rental opened its first location in Hawaii this month. The new branch – located at 3250 Ualena Street in Honolulu – is close to the city’s main airport and cruise port, providing convenience and accessibility for truck rental customers. Enterprise Truck Rental is a service of Enterprise… Read the full press release

Enterprise Holdings inducted into the Military Spouse Employment Partnership

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ST. LOUIS, 2016-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Enterprise Holdings, the largest car rental company in the world as measured by revenue, fleet and employees, was inducted this week into the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP). The Department of Defense (DoD) program addresses unemployment of military spouses by connecting them with more than 335 partner employers committed… Read the full press release

Destination Canada: Lonely Planet selects Canada as number one destination for 2017

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Vancouver, Canada, 2016-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — If you’re looking for somewhere exciting to travel next year, look to Canada, Lonely Planet’s number one destination for 2017. Each year, the leading travel media company ranks destinations based on the diversity and quality of travel experiences offered. Results are published in the annual Best in Travel series…. Read the full press release

Winnipeg Richardson International Airport September 2016 passenger volume up by 15.5% vs. same month the previous year

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Winnipeg, Canada, 2016-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — September 2016 was a record month at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport, as passenger volume increased 15.5% compared to September 2015. This represents the second largest year-over-year increase and the highest in more than a decade. “We are delighted that the market has responded so well by absorbing increased available… Read the full press release

Oman Air awarded the Signum Virtutis seal of excellence at the Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Awards 2016

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Muscat, Oman, 2016-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air has been awarded the Signum Virtutis, the seal of excellence, from the Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Awards 2016. The airline was voted winner for the best airline in the Middle East, Africa and Europe. The competitors included leading international airlines from around the world…. Read the full press release