Rosewood Hotel Group celebrates International Literacy Day by supporting Room to Read’s Girls’ Education Programme

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Agreement signed on International Literacy Day HONG KONG, 2016-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Hotel Group international hotel management company has today, International Literacy Day, further strengthened its social responsibility mission of enrichment and empowerment through education, in the belief that learning is the foundation of all growth and possibility in life. It has… Read the full press release

Spanish basketball star Pau Gasol becomes “ambassador” of Iberia brand

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Spanish 6-time NBA All-star player to take part in airline promotion events. Iberia gave Gasol its Iberia Singular card in honour of his “singular” status amongst Spanish sports heroes. MADRID, SPAIN, 2016-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — In a Madrid ceremony, the Spanish basketball star Pau Gasol, now a player with the San Antonio Spurs in Texas, became “ambassador” of the… Read the full press release

British Airways to hire new pilots for its expanding fleet of Embraer jet aircraft based at London City Airport

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LONDON, 2016-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is recruiting new pilots for its expanding fleet of Embraer jet aircraft at London City Airport. An ambitious recruitment programme is launched this month to find both direct entry captains and first officers to join BA CityFlyer, the wholly owned British Airways’ subsidiary that operates from the… Read the full press release

New Strategic Management Group to set out clear action plan to address the West Lothian loch’s water quality

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Public bodies committed to tackling challenges facing Linlithgow Loch Edinburgh, SCOTLAND, 2016-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — A new group charged with tackling the challenges, including the current water quality issues, at Linlithgow Loch met for the first time, last week. Key partners including Historic Environment Scotland, Scottish Water, Scottish Environment Protection Agency, Scottish Natural Heritage,… Read the full press release

Star Cruises marks another successful Battle of the Chefs competition

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Penang (Malaysia), 2016-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Star Cruises, the leading cruise line in the AsiaPacific celebrated another year of success at the Battle of the Chefs 2016 biennial competition. The Star Cruises’ team of chefs raised the bar this year by winning a total of 18 medals including 2 Gold, 7 Silver and… Read the full press release

Bear Grylls supports VisitBritain’s ‘Home of Amazing Moments’ campaign with his top 10 #OMGB moments from across Britain

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https://youtu.be/i8iyCZhmdQQ LONDON, 2016-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Bear Grylls, the British adventurer, has lent his support to VisitBritain’s ‘Home of Amazing Moments’ campaign to promote the incredible experiences that can only be had in Britain. Using #OMGB (Oh my GREAT Britain), the hashtag at the heart of VisitBritain’s international digital marketing drive, the campaign features… Read the full press release

Centennial Airport Executive Director Robert Olislagers, A.A.E. to receive the American Association of Airport Executives’ Distinguished Service Award

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Alexandria, VA, 2016-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Robert Olislagers, A.A.E., Executive Director of Centennial Airport, will receive the American Association of Airport Executives’ Distinguished Service Award, which is presented to airport executives in honor of an exemplary career and contributions to the airport industry. “Robert is an invaluable colleague in the airport community who has… Read the full press release

Marco Polo Hotels celebrates 762nd birthday of its namesake with 30% off on all its hotels’ suites and Continental Club Floor rooms

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HONG KONG, 2016-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Marco Polo Hotels is celebrating the 762nd birthday of its namesake with an enticing suites and Club floor offer only bookable in the month of September but with stay dates through the end of the year. To celebrate the birth of Marco Polo the traveller and explorer, the… Read the full press release

Titanic Belfast named Europe’s Leading Visitor Attraction at the prestigious World Travel Awards

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LONDON, 2016-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Titanic Belfast, the world’s largest Titanic visitor experience, located on the spot where the famous liner was built and launched, has been named as Europe’s Leading Visitor Attraction at the prestigious World Travel Awards held in Sardinia, Italy, last night. Titanic Belfast beat off stiff competition from the Guinness… Read the full press release

Air Partner announces the appointment of Alexander Katsouris as Business Development Manager in the Freight division

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Gatwick, England, 2016-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Partner, the global aviation services group, is pleased to announce that Alexander Katsouris has been appointed as Business Development Manager in the Freight division. Alexander will be based in Air Partner’s UK headquarters at Gatwick and will report directly to Mike Hill, Director of Freight. Alexander has spent… Read the full press release

Hilton HHonors app launches new Fun Finder feature that shares resort information and special offers

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MCLEAN, Va., 2016-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Imagine you’re honeymooning at a Hilton when you learn via your smartphone that there’s a discounted couples massage appointment open in thirty minutes. Or, say you’re vacationing with family and receive a schedule of the day’s children’s activities on your phone with directions to get there, along with… Read the full press release

Hampton by Hilton announces the opening of its newest property, Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Yonkers-Westchester

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New Yonkers hotel is near the boroughs of Manhattan and the Bronx YONKERS, N.Y. and MCLEAN, Va., 2016-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Worldwide‘s (NYSE: HLT)Hampton by Hilton brand, the global mid-priced hotel that serves value-conscious and quality-driven travelers around the world, today announced the opening of its newest property, Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton… Read the full press release

Rosewood Hotel Group appoints Thuy Tranthi Rieder as group vice president of sales & marketing

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HONG KONG, 2016-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — With the appointment of Thuy Tranthi Rieder as group vice president of sales & marketing, Rosewood Hotel Group international hotel management company has added strong leadership to the company’s sales and marketing force to support its ambitious expansion and growing presence in the global luxury hospitality arena. Ms…. Read the full press release

NOVASOL by Wyndham Vacation Rentals acquires apartment rental company Friendly Rentals

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PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2016-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — NOVASOL by Wyndham Vacation Rentals announced today that it has acquired the apartment rental company Friendly Rentals, based in Barcelona, Spain, whose primary focus is city rentals. The Friendly Rentals brand will continue to exist as it does today, and will be added to the current NOVASOL portfolio…. Read the full press release

Flybe launches year round service between Manchester and Luxembourg

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Leading regional airline boosts schedule with only available flights to Luxembourg outside of London DEVON, UK, 2016-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has today (1st September) celebrated a UK milestone with its brand new year round service between Manchester and Luxembourg that, until today, was a destination only previously accessible to… Read the full press release

Norwegian announces 12 per cent increase in passenger number in August vs. same month the previous year

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Fornebu, Norway, 2016-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian carried almost 2.9 million passengers in August, an increase of 12 per cent compared to the same month in the previous year. The load factor was unchanged at 90 per cent. The load factor on the company’s intercontinental operation was 96 per cent. Both the total traffic growth (RPK) and the… Read the full press release

Ready Set Fly program to host an educational event for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities at SFO

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Ready Set Fly program offers real-world experience of air travel without leaving the ground SAN FRANCISCO, 2016-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is partnering with The Arc San Francisco and United Airlines to host an educational event for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities and their families.  The “Ready… Read the full press release

Ryanair connects Hamburg with the Bulgarian capital of Sofia

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Sofia enters Hamburg route network as brand new destination HAMBURG, GERMANY, 2016-Sep-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The Irish airline Ryanair is expanding its commitment to Hamburg Airport. From 6 September, Ryanair is connecting Hamburg with the Bulgarian capital of Sofia. The airline brings holidaymakers and business travellers to the eastern European city, previously not featuring… Read the full press release

British Airways and Hamburg Airport celebrated seventieth anniversary of the Hamburg-London route

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HAMBURG, GERMANY, 2016-Sep-06 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways and Hamburg Airport are today celebrating the seventieth anniversary of the Hamburg-London route. Since 1 September, 1946, passengers from Hamburg and the whole of northern Germany have been able to fly with the premium airline to London every day. Today, there are several flights daily. British… Read the full press release

Aéroports de Paris SA announces management appointments

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PARIS, 2016-Sep-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Augustin de Romanet, Chairman and CEO of Aéroports de Paris SA – Groupe ADP has made the following appointments: Since 1st September 2016: Renaud Japiot has been appointed Chief Digital Officer. 43-year-old Renaud Japiot is a graduate of the Institut Supérieur Electronique de Paris (ISEP). He gained his expertise… Read the full press release

Air China launches nonstop service between San José and Shanghai

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China’s exclusive national carrier connects Silicon Valley to Asia’s global city, Shanghai SAN JOSE, Calif., 2016-Sep-06 — /Travel PR News/ — History was made today with the launch of #SanJoseShanghai, Air China’s (CA) new flight between Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). This flight marks first-ever nonstop service between… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific launches first direct flights to Hong Kong from Gatwick Airport

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Cathay Pacific‘s four-times-a-week service to boost business links with China and the wider Far East New Cathay Pacific service cements Gatwick’s place in the premier league of airports offering 50+ long haul routes across the globe Gatwick now connects UK to three Chinese cities, including only direct flights to Chongqing – the commercial capital of… Read the full press release

President University to host PATA Youth Symposium at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition, BSD-Serpong, Indonesia on September 8, 2016

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BANGKOK, 2016-Sep-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Human Capital Development Committee will organise a PATA Youth Symposium on the afternoon of Thursday, September 8, 2016, generously hosted by President University at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE), BSD-Serpong, Indonesia. Under the theme ‘Young Entrepreneurs Role in Tourism’s Future’, the Symposium takes place on the first day of PATA… Read the full press release

Travel Oregon honored with Mercury award for Best Broadcast Advertising in the country

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Salem, OR, 2016-Sep-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Winners of the National Council of State Tourism Directors (NCSTD) 2016 Mercury awards were announced this week during U.S. Travel Association’s annual Educational Seminar for Tourism Organizations (ESTO) conference held this year in Boca Raton, Fla. The NCSTD honored Travel Oregon with a highly coveted Mercury award for… Read the full press release

IATA encourages governments to commit to their voluntary participation on Carbon Offset and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation

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Geneva, SWITZERLAND, 2016-Sep-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expressed optimism for an agreement on a Carbon Offset and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) when governments meet for the 39th Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization later this month. The draft negotiating text for CORSIA, published on 2 September… Read the full press release

IATA data for global air freight markets in July 2016 shows robust growth in demand

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Geneva, SWITZERLAND, 2016-Sep-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets in July 2016 showing robust growth in demand. Measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), demand increased 5.0% in July 2016, compared to July 2015. This was the fastest pace in almost 18 months. Freight capacity… Read the full press release

IATA announces Alexandre de Juniac as its new Director General and CEO

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Montreal, CANADA, 2016-Sep-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Alexandre de Juniac has officially taken on the role of Director General and CEO of the organization. He succeeds Tony Tyler, who served as IATA DG and CEO since 2011 and had announced his retirement. “I am excited to be… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines reaches Agreement in Principle with its Facilities Maintenance Technicians

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DALLAS, TX, 2016-Sep-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced today that negotiators have reached an Agreement in Principle for the Company’s Facilities Maintenance Technicians. Terms of the five-year deal include a complete set of work rules, a wage scale, and a ratification bonus. If ratified, the agreement would become the group’s… Read the full press release

British Airways starts six times a week direct service to Tehran from Heathrow

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LONDON, 2016-Sep-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Intrepid travellers are expected to make Iran the new ‘must-see’ destination thanks to the start of direct flights to Tehran from Heathrow by British Airways. The new six times a week service is to today (September 1), following the recent relaxation of sanctions, which opens up exciting new prospects… Read the full press release

British Airways launches brand new homepage and flight booking process for customers

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LONDON, 2016-Sep-05 — /Travel PR News/ — A brand new British Airways homepage and flight booking process for customers has gone live as part of a beta test to upgrade the airline’s hugely popular website and make it even easier to use. ba.com is viewed by over half a million unique users every day, using it to… Read the full press release