Unique Six Bedroom Residence is the latest addition to Four Seasons Resort Seychelles’ range of Residential Villas

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Enjoy panoramic ocean views, contemporary design and more than 14,000 square metres of indoor and outdoor living areas at the Resort’s unique Six Bedroom Residence Villa Seychelles, 2016-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Situated on the surrounding hillsides of the Resort’s picturesque Petite Anse bay, the Residence Villas at Four Seasons Resort Seychelles offer a prime location… Read the full press release

airberlin increased capacity utilization in April to 81.8 percent in yearly comparison

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BERLIN, GERMANY, 2016-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Despite the decline in tourist travel and the associated capacity reduction, airberlin was able to increase its capacity utilization in April by 0.7 percentage points to 81.8 percent in yearly comparison. Furthermore, the accumulated capacity utilization remained virtually stable and increased by 0.3 percentage points to 82.9 percent… Read the full press release

Online and mobile bookings fuel the Hotel industry’s revenue per available room increase in Q1 2016 – TravelClick’s North American Distribution Review

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North American Hotels Capitalize on Digital Trend Continuing into 2016 NEW YORK, 2016-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Hotel industry performance is strengthening, with Q1 2016 revenue per available room (RevPAR) increasing 1.0 percent year-over-year, fueled by online and mobile bookings. According to data from TravelClick’s North American Distribution Review (NADR; Q2 2016), bookings through online… Read the full press release

Oakland waterfront: Free special events for the public at Jack London Square through summer

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May kicks off season of free Jack London Square special events Family-friendly, outdoor activities through summer at the Oakland waterfront Oakland, Calif., 2016-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The Port of Oakland and its Master Lessee, CIM Group, today released a schedule of free special events for the public at Jack London Square. Beginning in May, the… Read the full press release

Subsidy program to stimulate night and weekend business at the Port of Oakland extended

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Big boost for night, weekend work at the Port of Oakland Subsidy extended, largest marine terminal adds functions to night gates Oakland, Calif., 2016-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — A $1.5 million subsidy program to stimulate night and weekend business at the Port of Oakland has been extended. The Port’s largest marine terminal operator responded today… Read the full press release

HMSHost took over operations of six restaurants at Piedmont Triad International Airport

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BETHESDA, MD, 2016-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Overnight, global restaurateur HMSHost has successfully taken over operations of six restaurants at Piedmont Triad International Airport. This past weekend’s transition of restaurant operations from SSP is the first step towards transforming the dining experience at Greensboro’s airport. HMSHost will continue to operate existing brands while renovating and rotating in… Read the full press release

Global restaurateur HMSHost to sponsor the James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago for 2016

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CHICAGO, 2016-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Global restaurateur HMSHost, in celebration of culinary excellence and innovation, is again a proud sponsor of the James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago for 2016. 2015 marked the launch of an exciting partnership with the Awards as they made their way to Chicago for the first time, with HMSHost… Read the full press release

RCI presented the ARDA International Foundation with donation of $50,000 USD to support industry research and education programs

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HOLLYWOOD, FLA., 2016-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — RCI presented the ARDA International Foundation (AIF) with a donation of $50,000 USD on May 3, 2016, during ARDA World 2016 in Hollywood, Florida. AIF is a nonprofit organization led by the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) that serves to advance knowledge of the industry through its comprehensive… Read the full press release

RCI welcomes new properties from Grupo Vidanta – The Cascades and Kingdom of the Sun to its RCI and The Registry Collection®exchange networks

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Opening in 2018 in Nuevo Vallarta, the properties offer access to a theme park created by visionaries in both the entertainment and hospitality worlds HOLLYWOOD, FLA., 2016-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — RCI, the worldwide leader in vacation exchange, welcomes two new affiliated resorts to its RCI and The Registry Collection®exchange networks. The new properties from… Read the full press release

RCI redesigns its app to allow travelers to search for vacations the way they want

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Latest edition of the RCI® member app includes ways to search for vacations by experience type, making the exploration process fun and efficient for members HOLLYWOOD, FLA., 2016-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — With travelers placing increased focus on experiential travel, RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange, has redesigned its app to allow travelers to… Read the full press release

Wizz Air’s newest Airbus A321 graced the Budapest’s airshow

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Budapest, Hungary, 2016-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, for only the second time, took part in the airshow held in Budapest on 1 May. This year, Wizz Air participated with its newest Airbus A321, and it was the first time ever an Airbus A321 was… Read the full press release

Delta Air Lines marks 30th anniversary of service to Shannon Airport

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Shannon, Ireland, 2016-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Delta Air Lines has restarted nonstop service between Shannon and New York-JFK, effective May 2, 2016. The U.S. airline, which marks its 30th anniversary of service to Shannon this year, has transported nearly 1.7million passengers since its inaugural flight to the airport on May 8, 1986. “We are… Read the full press release

London City Airport celebrates the launch of new British Airways flights to Bergerac, France

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LONDON, 2016-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — A great French icon made a flying visit to London City Airport this week to celebrate the launch of new British Airways flights to Bergerac. The vintage Citroen 2CV represented the best of France’s heritage while the new air link provides the quickest journey yet between the city of… Read the full press release

Chicago Department of Aviation kicks off Military Appreciation Month

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CHICAGO, 2016-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Chicago’s airports are ready to honor our military as the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) kicks off Military Appreciation Month. This annual celebration, now in its fifth year, recognizes active and former military personnel traveling through O’Hare and Midway International Airports. Throughout the month of May, the CDA, in… Read the full press release

Chicago Department of Aviation welcomes confectionery concessionaire Sarah’s Candies at Chicago O’Hare International Airport

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CHICAGO, 2016-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Something sweet has arrived at Chicago O’Hare International Airport. Sarah’s Candies, a confectionery concessionaire with homemade local delights, celebrated its official grand opening today.​ The new store, located in Terminal 2, Concourse F, near Gate F8, features handmade chocolate candies. Sarah’s Candies is unique in that all the locally… Read the full press release

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo presents “Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea” from May 27 through Sept. 5

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Washington, D.C., 2016-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — On exhibit for the first time in the Washington, D.C. region, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo presents “Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea” from May 27 through Sept. 5. Made completely of plastic debris collected from beaches, the colorful and dramatic sculptures of marine animals represent the more than… Read the full press release

Norwegian’s loyalty programme Norwegian Reward wins “Best up-and-coming Award” at the 2016 Freddie Awards

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LONDON, 2016-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Low-cost airline Norwegian’s loyalty programme, Norwegian Reward, has won the “Best up-and-coming Award” at the 2016 Freddie Awards – the most prestigious member-generated awards in the travel loyalty industry. The “Best up-and-coming Award” otherwise known as the “210 Award” is a new Freddie Award category that honours up-and-coming… Read the full press release

Lufthansa once again turns into Fanhansa for the European Football Championship in France

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Lufthansa is launching various promotions regarding the European Cup New Fanhansa aircraft for the German national team’s flight to France The winner’s plane will continue to fly until the World Cup in 2018 COLOGNE, GERMANY, 2016-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Lufthansa will once again turn into Fanhansa for the European Football Championship in France. A… Read the full press release

Viking Ocean Cruises’ fourth ship, Viking Sun to spend her maiden season sailing the company’s first-ever World Cruise

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Los Angeles, 2016-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — With just days before its second ship, Viking Sea, is christened in Greenwich on the Thames River in London on May 5, Viking Ocean Cruises® (www.vikingoceancruises.com) today announced that its fourth ship, Viking Sun, will spend her maiden season sailing the company’s first-ever World Cruise, spanning 141 days… Read the full press release

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Pinedale presented with second consecutive Lighthouse Award as top performing property

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PINEDALE, Wy., 2016-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Hampton by Hilton, Hilton Worldwide‘s mid-priced hotel brand that serves value-conscious and quality-driven travelers, recently recognized Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Pinedale as a top performing property with a second consecutive Lighthouse Award. The recognition is awarded to hotels that have excelled in service and growing customer loyalty. The hotel was recognized for its high… Read the full press release

Hampton by Hilton announces the opening of its newest property Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Dublin

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DUBLIN, Ga. and MCLEAN, Va., 2016-May-03 — /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 Dublin. The 70-room hotel joins the Hampton by Hilton family of… Read the full press release

Hilton HHonors makes it simpler to max out on Points with brand new, rich and limitless promotion

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Hilton HHonors Members Earn Unlimited Double Points, Every Day at Every Hotel in the Hilton Portfolio MCLEAN, Va., 2016-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton HHonors, the loyalty program for Hilton Worldwide‘s 13 distinct hotel brands, is making it simpler to max out on Points with a brand new, rich and limitless promotion. Members who book… Read the full press release

Capella Washington, D.C. rebrands into Rosewood Washington, D.C.

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Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® takes over management of Capella Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C., 2016-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has been appointed by CTF Georgetown Hotel LLC., new owners of Capella Washington, D.C., to take over the management of the prestigious Georgetown hotel. Effective April 21, 2016 the hotel, formerly owned by… Read the full press release

Carlson announces sale of Carlson Hotels Inc to the Chinese Group HNA

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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, 2016-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Yesterday (27 Apr 2016), Carlson has announced the sale of Carlson Hotels Inc to the Chinese Group HNA. This transaction includes the Carlson stake in Rezidor Hotel Group AB, representing 51.3% of shares outstanding. The transaction is subject to receipt of applicable regulatory approvals. Rezidor Hotel Group AB… Read the full press release

RCI partners with Cuba Travel Services to open new doors for timeshare owners

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RCI to offer tours to the sought-after destination for RCI Platinum® members residing in the U.S. HOLLYWOOD, FLA, 2016-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange, has opened doors to a new frontier for timeshare owners. The company is offering travel options to Cuba through a new alliance with Cuba Travel… Read the full press release

RCI expands its RCI Platinum® membership program

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Newly added benefits take RCI Platinum® membership to the next level HOLLYWOOD, FLA., 2016-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange, recently expanded its RCI Platinum® membership program. Launched in 2010, RCI Platinum is a premium-tier membership level that offers benefits that go above and beyond the standard RCI® subscribing membership… Read the full press release

Jet Airways partners with Etihad Airways on new collaboration with global fashion industry

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MUMBAI, 2016-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways today announced it is to partner with Etihad Airways on a unique new collaboration with the global fashion industry. Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has announced a comprehensive new global agreement with WME | IMG to become a major long-term partner to the fashion… Read the full press release

Hyatt Gold Passport honored with “Best Elite Program” at the 28th annual Freddie Awards

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Travelers honor Hyatt Gold Passport with “Best Elite Program” in the Americas and “Best Elite Program” in the Middle East/Asia/Oceania CHICAGO, 2016-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announces that Hyatt Gold Passport was honored with “Best Elite Program” in the Americas and “Best Elite Program” in the Middle East/Asia/Oceania at the… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines to cover peak capacity requirements with five wet lease agreements for the year 2016

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• Objective: cover peak capacity requirements • Negotiations with up to five wet lease partners • Wet lease agreement with Adria Airways in cooperation with Nordica takes effect at the beginning of May VIENNA, AUSTRIA, 2016-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Austrian Airlines plans to conclude up to five wet lease agreements for the year 2016…. Read the full press release

Delta Air Lines to keep its corporate headquarters in Atlanta for next twenty years

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ATLANTA, 2016-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The City of Atlanta today announced that Mayor Kasim Reed and Delta Air Lines CEO Richard Anderson signed a 20-year Airport Use and Lease Agreement. The new lease will start July 1, 2016 and will keep Delta Air Lines’ corporate headquarters in Atlanta through 2036. “I am proud to… Read the full press release