Agoda Travel Smart study reveals which of Asia’s destinations sees the fastest growth in visitors from Europe

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SINGAPORE, 2016-Sep-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Agoda, one of the world’s leading accommodation sites and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), announced today the results of its most recent Travel Smart study which shows which of Asia’s destinations are seeing the fastest growth in visitors from Europe. Based on booking data from millions of Agoda.com… Read the full press release

Travelport creates Digital Organisation and new Chief Customer and Marketing Officer role

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Langley, U.K., 2016-Sep-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport (NYSE: TVPT), a leading Travel Commerce Platform providing distribution, technology, payment and other solutions for the global travel industry, today announces the creation of a new organization, Travelport Digital, as part of its strategic focus on the fast-growing digital economy.  At the same time Travelport has appointed… Read the full press release

Marriott International awarded the most “Friendly Biz” certification by the Colombian LGBT Chamber of Commerce

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Bethesda, Md., 2016-Sep-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) was recently honored as the first international hotel brand in Colombia to pass the Colombian LGBT Chamber of Commerce’s six month review process. The Colombian chamber awarded the most “Friendly Biz” certification to Marriott for its customer protocols when serving LGBT guests.  Last month,… Read the full press release

Hilton Worldwide announces Hilton Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre due to open in 2019

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MCLEAN, Va., 2016-Sep-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Aberdeen City Council and Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) have signed a franchise licence agreement to open a 200 room Hilton Hotels & Resorts property at the new AECC. Hilton Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre, set to be the fourth Hilton property in the city, will connect directly to the new… Read the full press release

Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation launches Promotional Item Design Competition 2017

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Malé, Republic of Maldives, , 2016-Sep-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) has launched „Promotional Item Design Competition 2017‟ seeking out innovative yet practical designs for the promotion of Maldives as a tourist destination worldwide. The main objective of the competition is to create unique, quality items which can be… Read the full press release

John Redmond appointed Allegiant president

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LAS VEGAS, NV, 2016-Sep-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today announced the appointment of John Redmond as the company’s president. A former president and chief executive officer of MGM Grand Resorts, Redmond brings more than 30 years’ experience in executive management in the hospitality and leisure travel industry to the position. Redmond has… Read the full press release

Allstate Insurance Company and City of Chicago announces “Rising Star” youth award to be presented to Joshlyn Camille Lomax

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Musical theater prodigy to be honored as rising star in the arts alongside Fifth Star Award honorees Buddy Guy, Victor Skrebneski, Jackie Taylor, Carlos Tortolero and The Second City CHICAGO, 2016-Sep-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) and Allstate Insurance Company announced today that they will present… Read the full press release

dnata Singapore to handle full suite of ground services for Malaysia Airlines and its subsidiary Firefly

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SINGAPORE, 2016-Sep-12 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata Singapore has been awarded a multi-year contract with Malaysia Airlines and its subsidiary Firefly for a full suite of ground services, including passenger, ramp, and cargo handling services. Operating out of Singapore Changi Airport, Terminal 2, Malaysia Airlines and Firefly operate a combined total of 133 flights per… Read the full press release

Christchurch Airport sets an all-time record of 6.3 million passengers for financial year 2016

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Christchurch, New Zealand, 2016-Sep-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Christchurch Airport set an all-time record of 6.3 million passengers for financial year 2016 (FY16) through servicing the South Island tourism market,  and in doing so pumped more than $180 million in new GDP into the regions of the South Island and generated a record $31 million… Read the full press release

Christchurch Airport: Emirates to fly its A380 aircraft into Christchurch every day from October 30

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Christchurch, New Zealand, 2016-Sep-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Christchurch Airport is welcoming today’s announcement Emirates will soon fly the world’s largest passenger aircraft into Christchurch every day from October 30. Chief Aeronautical and Commercial Officer Justin Watson says the addition of the A380 will offer those travelling in and out of the South Island a… Read the full press release

Ryanair launches its Liverpool summer 2017 schedule with 5 new destinations

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DUBLIN, IRELAND, 2016-Sep-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (8 Sep) launched its Liverpool summer 2017 schedule, with 3 new routes to Bari, Barcelona Girona and Prague, 2 new summer services to Marrakech and Sofia, and more flights to Alicante, Faro, Gran Canaria, Palma and Warsaw, which will deliver 2m customers p.a…. Read the full press release

Liverpool John Lennon Airport announces Ryanair’s new twice weekly service to Sofia, Bulgaria

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND, 2016-Sep-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) will see another first today with the start of Ryanair’s new twice weekly service to the Bulgarian capital city of Sofia – the first direct scheduled flights linking the two cities. The first passengers to take advantage of this new service are set… Read the full press release

Volaris announces the appointment of Enrique Javier Beltranena Mejicano as its new CEO and new member of the Board of Directors

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MEXICO CITY, 2016-Sep-12 — /Travel PR News/ — *Volaris (NYSE:VLRS and BMV:VOLAR), announces that Mr. Jorge AntonioVargas Diez Barroso, who has been a valued member of the Board of Directors and an important part of the Volaris family, has for personal reasons retired from the Board. Volaris expresses its gratitude for his commitment as a… Read the full press release

Virgin Trains to increase number of services to Morpeth from seven per day to eleven on Mondays to Thursdays

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LONDON, 2016-Sep-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Virgin Trains has responded to Northumberland rail users’ requests to provide more services to the county. It has made changes to its December 2016 timetable to ensure there is a significant increase in services to Morpeth, with four more daily services on Mondays to Thursdays. They include three new… Read the full press release

Virgin Trains launches first-of-a-kind children’s story by David Baddiel, The Girl Who Had Never Been On a Train

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‘The Girl Who Had Never Been On A Train’, available exclusively on Virgin Trains on-board entertainment system Award-winning children’s author created the tale after collecting inspiration from passengers along Virgin Trains East and West Coast routes The children’s story is the first exclusive-commission on BEAM LONDON, 2016-Sep-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Virgin Trains will… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle introduces the stunning new Explorer’s Lodge

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Golden Triangle, Thailand, 2016-Sep-09 — /Travel PR News/ — A holiday at Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle is a memorable experience for the entire family, with its perfect balance of nature and culture, adventure and relaxation, luxury and austerity. Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle introduces the stunning new Explorer’s Lodge, especially created to better… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta launches two exciting packages to cater to planning needs

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Jakarta, Indonesia, 2016-Sep-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta aims to inspire and delight, and meetings and functions are no exception. Ideally situated on Jalan Gatot Subroto within the city’s Central Business District, Four Seasons is the perfect partner for any event, offering stress-free planning from booking to staging that meeting planners and… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas to host 3rd annual charity concert in support of Irving Healthcare Foundation’s cancer services

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Enjoy music, food trucks, kid’s activities, chili cook off, fireworks – all for a great cause DALLAS, TX, 2016-Sep-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Saturday, October 29, 2016 marks an evening of live music, food, drinks, fireworks and fun, as Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas invites the community to help fight cancer… Read the full press release

Four Seasons to raise funds for cancer research during annual Terry Fox Run at Wilket Creek Park in Toronto on September 18, 2016

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Terry Fox Run at Wilket Creek Park in Toronto has raised more than CAD 10 million for cancer research since 1981; additional events around the world also support local cancer research and care Toronto, Canada, 2016-Sep-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Hundreds of Four Seasons corporate and hotel employees will participate in the annual Terry Fox… Read the full press release

airberlin and TELE 5 celebrate 50 years of Star Trek with Mr. Spock on board

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airberlin and TELE 5 have a surprise in store for passengers to celebrate 50 years of Star Trek BERLIN, GERMANY, 2016-Sep-09 — /Travel PR News/ — An aircraft cabin becomes a film set: Marvin Töpfer, a senior cabin crew member at airberlin, is stationed in Dusseldorf, where he has worked for the airline since 2010…. Read the full press release

airberlin group announces the appointment of Dimitri Courtelis as CFO

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BERLIN, GERMANY, 2016-Sep-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Dimitri Courtelis (35) has been appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of airberlin group with effect from 15th September 2016. The financial and aviation expert joined Germany’s second largest airline as Deputy Chief Financial Officer back in November 2015. Dr Hans-Joachim Körber, Chairman of the Board of Directors: “Dimitri… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific Airways and Mott 32 to launch exciting new dining options for passengers

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HONG KONG, 2016-Sep-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today announced its collaboration with Mott 32, a contemporary Chinese fine dining restaurant under the award-winning dining group Maximal Concepts, to launch an array of exciting new dining options for passengers. Starting from September, passengers in all classes on selected flights from Hong Kong to… Read the full press release

Etihad Airways Medical Centre welcomed more than 120 medical professionals at the 4th annual Aviation Health Conference

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Abu Dhabi, 2016-Sep-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways Medical Centre has welcomed more than 120 medical professionals as well as international medical experts to the annual Aviation Health Conference, under the theme “Ophthalmology and Colour Vision in Aviation,” taking place from September 3 – 4 in Abu Dhabi. The conference is under the patronage… Read the full press release

Vistara wins four industry recognitions in August 2016

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New Delhi, 2016-Sep-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Vistara, India’s fastest growing full service carrier, has been conferred with four industry recognitions in August 2016. Vistara was adjudged one of India’s Most Promising Brands 2016. India’s Most Promising Brands 2016 is researched by iBrands 360, and evaluated by the World Consulting and Research Corporation (WCRC).  This… Read the full press release

Ascend Hotel Collection adds The Peery Hotel in Salt Lake City to its portfolio

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Providing Guests with a Unique Historic Experience and Upscale, Modern Amenities SALT LAKE CITY, 2016-Sep-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (Sept. 8, 2016), the Ascend Hotel Collection from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, welcomed The Peery Hotel in Salt Lake City, Ut., as the newest addition to… Read the full press release

Dubai International gears up for a busy holiday weekend

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Dubai, UAE, 2016-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Eid holiday traffic will top 1 million passengers at Dubai International over the next four days as travellers seek a quick escape as summer draws to a close. “We will see a quarter of a million passengers on average Thursday through Monday,” said Anita Mehra, Senior Vice President… Read the full press release

Dubai Airports’ CEO Paul Griffiths named the Business Leader of the Year at Gulf Business Awards 2016

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Dubai, UAE, 2016-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai Airports’ CEO Paul Griffiths was named the Business Leader of the Year at the fifth edition of Gulf Business Awards 2016, which hosted some of the UAE’s key business leaders in Dubai on Tuesday evening. Griffiths was also named the Business Leader of the Year for the… Read the full press release

HMSHost to operate new airport dining spaces at Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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Whisky River and more new dining options coming soon Morrisville, NC, 2016-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — More dining options will soon welcome travelers at Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Global restaurateur HMSHost, in partnership with JQ Enterprises, Inc., was recently awarded a new eleven-year contract valued at $66 million to operate new airport dining spaces in Terminal 2,… Read the full press release

Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows announces the appointment of Ron Kipp as Ski Team Coaches Education and Development Manager

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Olympic Valley, Calif., 2016-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows Race Team announced today that Ron Kipp will be joining the team in the newly created position of Ski Team Coaches Education and Development Manager. Kipp will be working with the Ski Team coaches to continue to develop, augment, and enhance their… Read the full press release

Expedia to power Marriott’s packaging platform “Vacations by Marriott” on Marriott.com

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Marriott integrates Expedia’s package product to help drive incremental demand Seattle, Wash, 2016-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Expedia, Inc. has announced a new partnership with Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR), which integrates Expedia’s technology to power Marriott’s own dynamic packaging platform “Vacations by Marriott” on Marriott.com in the United States. Expedia fosters a test and… Read the full press release