Ten major new galleries open at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh following £14.1 million redevelopment

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EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2016-Jul-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Ten major new galleries open this Friday, 8 July, at the National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh, following a £14.1 million redevelopment in its 150th anniversary year. The new state-of-the-art galleries, which are dedicated to decorative art, design, fashion science and technology, are the latest phase in an £80… Read the full press release

VisitScotland Chief Executive Malcolm Roughead: Tourism is at the heart of economic success in the Scottish Borders

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EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2016-Jul-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Leading tourism industry figures in the Scottish Borders came together recently to meet with VisitScotland Chief Executive Malcolm Roughead as part of his annual ‘Listening Tour’ of the country. Building on the success of the 2015 Chief Executive Listening Tour, Mr Roughead spoke directly to emerging talent… Read the full press release

Ultra-low-cost airline Volaris increased total ASMs capacity by 18.8% in June 2016 YoY

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MEXICO CITY, 2016-Jul-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Volaris* (NYSE:VLRS and BMV:VOLAR), the ultra-low-cost airline serving Mexico,the United States and Central America, reports June 2016 and year-to-date preliminary traffic results. During June 2016 Volaris increased total capacity, as measured in Available Seat Miles (ASMs), by 18.8% year over year, in response to strong demand in its… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines gets U.S. DoT approval to serve Havana, Cuba from Ft. Lauderdale and Tampa Bay

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Daily flights expected to begin in 2016 from Ft. Lauderdale to three Cuban cities: Havana, Varadero, and Santa Clara, along with daily nonstop service from Tampa to Havana DALLAS, Texas, 2016-Jul-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today welcomed news from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) that the carrier has been… Read the full press release

MSC Cruises names its second Seaside-generation smart ship MSC Seaview — set to commence her maiden voyage from Genova, Italy on June 10, 2018

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Geneva, Switzerland, 2016-Jul-11 — /Travel PR News/ — MSC Cruises – the Swiss-based world’s largest privately-owned cruise line and brand market leader in Europe, South America and South Africa – announced today that the second of its Seaside-generation smart ships, set to come into service in June 2018, will be named MSC Seaview. She will spend… Read the full press release

Acqualina Resort & Spa introduces new line of activities for teen guests

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Five Star, Five Diamond Florida Luxury Resort in Sunny Isles Beach Expands Guest Offerings with Teen Scene and Learner’s Permit Certification SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLA, 2016-Jul-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Acqualina Resort & Spa, Florida’s most luxurious, multi-award winning Five-Star Miami Beach resort introduces a new menu of activities designed for guests between the ages of… Read the full press release

Kyle LaMonica appointed new General Manager of Australia’s foremost luxury resort, qualia

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Hamilton Island, Australia, 2016-Jul-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Hamilton Island has appointed Kyle LaMonica as the new General Manager of Australia’s foremost luxury resort, qualia.  As General Manager, LaMonica is responsible for overseeing the operations of the resort and ensuring qualia’s unrivalled standards of luxury are consistently exceeded.  With over 20 years’ experience in hospitality… Read the full press release

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft obtains CS300 Type Certification from Transport Canada

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Delivery of first aircraft to airBaltic is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2016 Montréal, CANADA, 2016-Jul-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today that its CS300 aircraft has been awarded Type Certification by Transport Canada. Delivery of the first CS300 airliner to airBaltic of Latvia is scheduled for the fourth quarter… Read the full press release

IHG announces Holiday Inn Osaka Namba in partnership with Japan Hotel REIT Investment Corporation

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314 room Holiday Inn Osaka Namba to join network by end of 2016 Denham, United Kingdom, 2016-Jul-11 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced the signing of Holiday Inn Osaka Namba in partnership with Japan Hotel REIT Investment Corporation (JHR). JHR is the largest J-REIT… Read the full press release

Local councils from around the UK call on Government to be bold and back expansion at Heathrow

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Local councils from around the UK have become the latest group to join the growing number of voices calling on the Government to be bold and back expansion at Heathrow to benefit the whole of the country. LONDON, 2016-Jul-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The Leaders of 34 councils, including Oxfordshire, Harrow, Newcastle, Neath Port Talbot… Read the full press release

Boeing and ANA release 2016 787-9 Dreamliner Flight Demonstration video

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Airplane will perform at 2016 Farnborough International Airshow EVERETT, Wash., 2016-Jul-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing NYSE: BA） and ANA （All Nippon Airways） today released the 2016 787-9 Dreamliner Flight Demonstration video. The same ANA airplane is scheduled to perform demonstration flights July 11-13 at the Farnborough International Airshow in Farnborough, United Kingdom. Capt. Randy… Read the full press release

ANA to present its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at the 50th Farnborough International Airshow

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ANA becomes the first Japanese airline to make demonstration flight at the airshow ANA to utilize new 787-9 cabin specification to enhance customer service on medium-haul routes TOKYO, 2016-Jul-08 — /Travel PR News/ — A Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner decorated with special ANA decal is set to make a series of demonstration flights* at the 50th Farnborough… Read the full press release

Star Alliance changes layout of check-in area at Tokyo – Narita Terminal 1 with the rollout of new check-in concept

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INCREASED AUTOMATION BASED ON HEATHROW TERMINAL 2 EXPERIENCE TOKYO, JAPAN, 2016-Jul-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Star Alliance has successfully completed the rollout of a new check-in concept in the south wing at Tokyo – Narita Terminal 1, offering customers a wider choice of check-in options and giving them more control over this part of the… Read the full press release

Two of New Zealand’s top destinations voted among the best in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2016

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Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-Jul-08 — /Travel PR News/ — As one the world’s most respected luxury travel media authorities, Travel + Leisure’s reader-voted awards celebrate the best in global travel. Travel + Leisure Top Hotel: Huka Lodge Huka Lodge, near Lake Taupo in the central North Island, was named the Top Hotel in Australia and New… Read the full press release

Toronto Pearson International Airport launcheS the Propeller Project Syrian Newcomer Transit Pass Program

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TORONTO, 2016-Jul-08 — /Travel PR News/ — To continue the warm Canadian welcome that started at the airport for the 56 flights that landed as part of the Government of Canada’s Syrian Refugee Program, Toronto Pearson International Airport launched the Propeller Project Syrian Newcomer Transit Pass Program. This program used funds collected from passengers and employees… Read the full press release

Norwegian marks 2nd anniversary of its transatlantic flights from the UK to the U.S.

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LONDON, 2016-Jul-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian is this week celebrating the 2nd anniversary of its unique low-cost long-haul flights from the UK to the U.S. Norwegian first launched transatlantic flights from Gatwick Airport to three U.S destinations in July 2014, with the aviation industry divided on whether the ‘low-cost long-haul’ venture would succeed. Two… Read the full press release

Norwegian carried more than 2.8 million passengers in June 2016

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The company carried more than 2.8 million passengers this month, an increase of 317,821 passengers from the same month previous year. The load factor was 90.2 percent, up 2.2 percentage points. LONDON, 2016-Jul-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The increase of passengers is 13 percent compared to the same month last year. The total traffic growth… Read the full press release

Textron Inc. to represent its businesses at the Farnborough International Airshow at the Hampshire Airport, July 11-15

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Providence, Rhode Island, 2016-Jul-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Textron Aviation Inc., Textron AirLand, Textron Systems, Bell Helicopter, TRU Simulation + Training and Textron Airborne Solutions, all businesses of Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT), have announced their plans for the Farnborough International Airshow (FIAS)—one of the leading aerospace events in the world—which will be held July 11-15… Read the full press release

New report recommends India be added to the UK’s latest £87 two-year visitor visa scheme

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LONDON, 2016-Jul-08 — /Travel PR News/ — A new report published by the Royal Commonwealth Society in partnership with the AOA and other leading aviation, tourism and industry groups, including the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), recommends that India is added to the UK’s latest £87 two-year visitor visa scheme. The reform would help reverse the… Read the full press release

Interstate Hotels & Resorts adds three new hotels to its international portfolio, including its first entry into Germany

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ARLINGTON, Va., 2016-Jul-08 — /Travel PR News/ —  Interstate Hotels & Resorts – the leading U.S.-based global hotel management company – announces the addition of three new hotels to its international portfolio, including the Company’s first entry into Germany. Building upon global relationships, the Company will manage the hotels with development and lease partner Odyssey… Read the full press release

The Wedgewood Hotel & Spa awarded the #1 Top City Hotel in Canada at the Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards

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Vancouver, Canada, 2016-Jul-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The Wedgewood Hotel & Spa has just been awarded the #1 Top City Hotel in Canada in the prestigious Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards. The recipients of the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards are selected by discerning readers who cast their votes for hotels, destinations, and… Read the full press release

The Cateys 2016 presented The Lifetime Achievement Award to Red Carnation Hotel Collection President and Founder Beatrice Tollman

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LONDON, 2016-Jul-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Mrs Beatrice Tollman, President and Founder of the boutique Red Carnation Hotel Collection has been honoured with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at The Cateys 2016, celebrating her lifelong contribution to the hotel and restaurant sectors. The Cateys, which took place last night (5 July 2016) at London’s Grosvenor… Read the full press release

MSC Cruises reveals further details of its first next-generation smart ship MSC Meraviglia

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MSC Cruises reveals further details of the first of its features-packed next generation smart ship launching in June 2017 Geneva, Switzerland, 2016-Jul-07 — /Travel PR News/ — With just twelve months to go until the first guests set sail on-board MSC Meraviglia, MSC Cruises – the Swiss-based world’s largest privately-owned cruise line and brand market leader… Read the full press release

Preferred Hotels & Resorts partners with Rolls-Royce Motor Cars London and Smythson of Bond Street to provide guests with first-class experience and sophisticated way to navigate London

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LONDON, 2016-Jul-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, has teamed up with Rolls-Royce Motor Cars London and Smythson of Bond Street, two of the UK’s most iconic luxury brands, to offer London-bound travellers a first-class experience and a stress-free, sophisticated way to navigate the city. Combining the… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group announces the opening of Holiday Inn Express® Mexico Aeropuerto hotel

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Hotel offers an efficient and affordable option for travelers to Mexico City’s eastern area MEXICO CITY, 2016-Jul-07 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the opening of the new-build 112-room Holiday Inn Express® Mexico Aeropuerto hotel. This is the first Holiday Inn Express branded property near Mexico… Read the full press release

IHG’s Hotel Indigo strengthens its presence in South East Asia with the opening of Hotel Indigo Singapore Katong

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SINGAPORE, 2016-Jul-07 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has expanded the South East Asian footprint of its boutique hotel brand, Hotel Indigo, with the opening of Hotel Indigo Singapore Katong. Hotel Indigo is the world’s first globally branded boutique hotel brand and no two hotels under… Read the full press release

Marriott Caribbean & Latin America Resorts launches “Members Get It” sale event

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Miami, Florida, 2016-Jul-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Just in time for summer vacation planning, Marriott Caribbean & Latin America Resorts is launching the“Members Get It” sale event providing up to 35% off leisure rates at participating properties – the largest discounts ever offered across the collection of resorts. Marriott Rewards Members must reserve a… Read the full press release

EVA Air to increase nonstop flights on its Paris route to daily service from October 10, 2016

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Luzhu District, Taiwan, 2016-Jul-07 — /Travel PR News/ — EVA Air, a new addition to the elite ranks of the world’s 5-Star airlines, is increasing nonstop flights on its popular Paris route from four times a week to daily service on 10 October, 2016. The airline will continue to serve the route on Wednesday, Friday and… Read the full press release

The Gerald R. Ford International Airport’s transfer to an Authority approved by the FAA

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Grand Rapids, Mich., 2016-Jul-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority (GFIAA) is officially operating. The Authority transition was approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today, with support from Kent County Commissioners and government officials. For 60 years, Kent County owned and operated the Airport, through its Department of… Read the full press release

Helsinki Airport hosts new exhibition Art of the Airport Tower by photographer Carolyn Russo

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Helsinki, Finland, 2016-Jul-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Art of the Airport Tower, a new exhibition by respected photographer Carolyn Russo opened at the airport, brings the world’s most interesting control towers to the centre of Helsinki Airport. The exhibition is created by Carolyn Russo, an American photographer at the Smithsonian, who has worked at the… Read the full press release