Lufthansa: First cabin air quality test series results show high quality cabin air comparable to indoor air quality on the ground

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COLOGNE, Germany, 2016-Mar-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Lufthansa has been actively investigating smell events in aircraft for many years. This includes an intensive and cross-disciplinary investigation into whether these incidents could cause a health risk to passengers and crew members. Lufthansa has so far invested more than EUR 500,000 in large-scale projects as part of… Read the full press release

Al Bateen Executive Airport hosts Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2016 and the Middle East Aviation Careers Conference & Exhibition

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Abu Dhabi Aviation & Aerospace Week Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2016-Mar-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2016 and the Middle East Aviation Careers Conference & Exhibition begin tomorrow at Al Bateen Executive Airport, the emirate’s dedicated business aviation airport. Both events are part of the region’s first Abu Dhabi Aviation and Aerospace Week,… Read the full press release

Tourism Australia takes home the Destination Marketing Award for the fourth year in a row at Routes Asia 2016

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SYDNEY, 2016-Mar-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Tourism Australia’s strong marketing performance has been recognised again overnight with the national tourism marketing organisation taking home the Destination Marketing Award for the fourth year in a row, at Routes Asia in Manila. The award recognises Tourism Australia’s broad marketing activities and joint cooperative campaigns with more than… Read the full press release

Britain’s biscuit shortage: Doncaster Sheffield Airport welcomed two Boeing 777 aircraft full of biscuits

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Doncaster, England, 2016-Mar-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Doncaster Sheffield Airport has been helping to ensure that consumers still get their biscuits following a national shortage. The cargo team at Doncaster Sheffield Airport, have welcomed two Boeing 777 aircraft full of biscuits into the region in the last two weeks. Dayle Hauxwell, cargo manager for Doncaster… Read the full press release

Eurostar launches great value sale fares to nearly 60 French destinations

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UK’s favourite French destinations revealed Top tips on holiday hotspots from the Eurostar team LONDON, 2016-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Eurostar is offering travellers the chance to see more of France for less, with great value sale fares to nearly 60 French destinations. From 8-21 March, tickets are available from just £37 each way, for… Read the full press release

airberlin maintains virtually stable capacity utilization in February 2016

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Berlin, Germany, 2016-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — In February 2016, airberlin was able to maintain virtually stable capacity utilization (RPK/ASK) compared to the corresponding month of the previous year and recorded only a slight decrease of 1 percentage point to 83.6 percent. When taking into consideration the accumulated time period, airberlin increased its capacity… Read the full press release

Airberlin passengers can now buy extra comfort individually

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Individual travel comfort is now the trend Berlin, Germany, 2016-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — A seat in the front row, extra legroom, a tasty currywurst sausage or extra baggage – passenger wishes are infinitely individual. airberlin offers numerous additional travel options, so every passenger can fly just as they like. Options can be selected during… Read the full press release

Vistara launches social media campaign to honour the immense contributions of its incredible women employees

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New Delhi, 2016-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — This year on the occasion of International Women’s Day, Vistara thanks all the women in the world for making the world a better place, and honours the immense contributions of its incredible women employees who have helped the brand scale new heights in terms of reliability and service… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake honoured with Five-Star Hotel Award by Forbes Travel Guide

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Hangzhou at West Lake, China, 2016-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Forbes Travel Guide has unveiled its 58th annual Star Rating list, honouring Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake with the prestigious Five-Star Hotel Award.  The top award recognises hotels as defined by Forbes to be the finest establishments in the world, delivering exceptional guest… Read the full press release

Hospitality veteran Jon Chocklett named Director of Marketing at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel

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Los Angeles in Beverly Hills, 2016-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Hospitality veteran Jon Chocklett has been named Director of Marketing at Beverly Wilshire, A Four SeasonsHotel. Chocklett will oversee the sales, catering, revenue management, reservations, and public relations teams for the 398-room landmark hotel located in the heart of Beverly Hills. Chocklett joins the team… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels International and C. A. Harrison Companies to develop Cambria hotel & suites in Petersburg, VA

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ROCKVILLE, Md., 2016-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, announced it has signed an agreement with C. A. Harrison Companies, LLC, to develop a Cambria hotel & suites in Petersburg, VA. The 140-room Cambria property will be located at 380 East Washington Street. C…. Read the full press release

TravelClick launches new Guest Management Solutions (GMS)

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NEW YORK, 2016-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — TravelClick (“the Company”), a global provider of innovative cloud-based, revenue-generating solutions for the hospitality industry, today announced the launch of its new Guest Management Solutions (GMS). This follows TravelClick’s acquisition of ZDirect, a leading customer relationship management (CRM) platform in the hospitality sector, in October 2015. TravelClick… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines to fly up five times per week to Hong Kong starting September 5, 2016

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Five times weekly to Hong Kong on a Boeing 777 as of September 5, 2016 Austrian Airlines flying to China’s three largest cities – Hong Kong, Shanghai and Beijing Up to 31 times per week to Asia in the summer of 2016 Vienna, Austria, 2016-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Austrian Airlines is adding a… Read the full press release

The Rezidor Hotel Group acquires 49% stake of prizeotel

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Brussels, Belgium, 2016-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group today announced its entry to the economy segment through the acquisition of a 49% stake of prizeotel for a price of €14.7m and has secured further rights including the acquisition of the remaining 51% in 4 years from now. Prizeotel is a dynamic start-up… Read the full press release

The Rezidor Hotel Group announces contract termination of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Norge Bergen (Norway) effective 1st September 2016

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Operator and owners decide not to extend lease agreement for property Brussels, Belgium, 2016-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group, member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, announces the termination of the contract for the Radisson Blu Hotel, Norge Bergen (Norway), effective 1st September 2016. The 20-year lease agreement is being terminated through… Read the full press release

Park Inn by Radisson further strengthens presence in Belgium with three new hotels

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Brussels, Belgium, 2016-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Rezidor,  one of the most dynamic hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor  Hotel Group, announces three new Park Inn by Radisson Hotels in Belgium: the properties  in Antwerp (133 rooms), Bruges (111 rooms) and Hasselt (84 rooms) bring  Rezidor’s Park Inn portfolio in Belgium… Read the full press release

Wyndham Worldwide again recognized as a 2016 World’s Most Ethical Company® by the Ethisphere Institute

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Global hospitality company’s culture of integrity, approach to ethics, and focus on responsible business practices recognized by Ethisphere Institute Parsippany, N.J., 2016-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — As a result of its commitment to ethical and responsible business practices in the more than 100 countries where it operates, Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE:WYN) has once again been recognized… Read the full press release

Edinburgh Castle welcomed 1,568,508 visitors last year—making it Scotland’s most visited attraction

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UK wide member figures for 2015 revealed in industry announcement Edinburgh, Scotland, 2016-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Edinburgh Castle has been named Scotland’s most visited attraction – ahead of the National Museum of Scotland for the first time in five years – as new figures reveal that more than one and a half million visitors… Read the full press release

VisitEngland announces Lilian Groves from Durham Cathedral as England’s Tourism Superstar 2016

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As English Tourism Week gets underway VisitEngland is delighted to announce that Lilian Groves from Durham Cathedral has won a public vote to become England’s Tourism Superstar 2016. This is the second consecutive Tourism Superstar win from Durham.  LONDON, 2016-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — As English Tourism Week gets underway VisitEngland is delighted to announce… Read the full press release

Oakland International Airport supports nursing mothers with installation of Mamava Lactation Suites

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OAK MAKES MOVE TO SUPPORT NURSING MOTHERS, ACCESSIBLE TRAVEL Oakland, CA, 2016-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ —  Those traveling through the Oakland International Airport today will be among the first to see a milestone occasion for mothers, families, and access at the airport. The Port of Oakland and Oakland International Airport are now giving nursing moms… Read the full press release

Auckland Airport: Air New Zealand to recommence three flights per week to Osaka, Japan in November 2016

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Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport has welcomed today’s announcement by Air New Zealand that it will recommence three flights per week to Osaka, Japan in November 2016. The service will use a B767-300 aircraft and operate until March 2017. Norris Carter, Auckland Airport’s general manager – aeronautical commercial, says, “This… Read the full press release

Auckland Airport flying both the current New Zealand flag and proposed Silver Fern alternative for duration of the second referendum

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Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport is flying both the current New Zealand flag and the proposed Silver Fern alternative for the duration of the second referendum on the future of the New Zealand flag. At 45 metres, the airport’s main flagpole is the tallest in the country. The two flags… Read the full press release

HMSHost and Tinsley Family Concessions to expand restaurant services in Louisville International Airport

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Local restaurant brands and bourbon highlight the region for travelers LOUISVILLE, KY, 2016-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Louisville is known for many things, from the Kentucky Derby, to where the majority of the world’s bourbon is made. Now it will also be known for a remarkable airport dining experience as global restaurateur HMSHost and its subtenant… Read the full press release

HMSHost partners with The Coca-Cola Company to offer travelers unique and vibrant collectible Diet Coke fountain cups

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Travelers can find colorful limited-edition collectible Diet Coke fountain cups BETHESDA, MD, 2016-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Global restaurateur HMSHost has partnered with The Coca-Cola Company to offer travelers their favorite no-calorie beverage, Diet Coke, in exciting new ways. At HMSHost U.S. locations, HMSHost offers travelers unique and vibrant Diet Coke package designs that are inspired… Read the full press release

Dubai Airports announces successful implementation of its ‘follow the greens’ airfield guidance system

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Dubai, UAE, 2016-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ —  Dubai Airports, in collaboration with technology provider Honeywell, today confirmed the successful implementation of its ‘follow the greens’ airfield guidance system, leading-edge technology which streamlines operations, optimises ground traffic flow and reduces controller-pilot communications . The state-of-the-art Ground Traffic Management (GTM) solution, helps pilots to safely navigate through… Read the full press release

Dubai Airports’ employees and partners participated in airplane pulling contest to raise funds to prevent and treat blindness around the world

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Dubai, UAE, 2016-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Employees of Dubai Airports and its partners participated in an airplane pulling contest today as part of ‘Your Sight, Our Happiness’ initiative to raise funds for Orbis, an NGO which works to prevent and treat blindness around the world through training and education, and its flying eye hospital… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways now operates Boeing 777-300 daily from Doha to Sydney

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Award-winning airline adds Sydney to its network of more than 150 destinations worldwid SYDNEY, Australia, 2016-Mar-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways today celebrated the arrival of its first flight from Doha to Sydney, making this the airline’s third gateway into Australia. A delegation of VIPs from Qatar, including Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Cargo transported 118 top class show jumping and dressage horses from Liege, Belgium to Doha, Qatar

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Qatar Airways Cargo brings the world’s finest equine athletes to Doha on three specially chartered Boeing 777F aircraft Specialist team accompany the horses as they fly from Liege to Doha DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Mar-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Cargo will this week transport 118 of the world’s most admired show jumping and dressage horses… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Cargo announces 37.5% tonnage increase in 2015

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Year-on-year figures reveal that Qatar Airways Cargo’s tonnage increased by more than 400,000 tonnes in 2015 DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Mar-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Statistics revealed by Qatar Airways Cargo today show that the world’s third largest international air freight carrier increased its tonnage by 37.5 per cent in 2015. Highlighting the airline’s continued growth and… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to participate in ITB Berlin, from 9-13 March 2016

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The Skytrax 2015 World’s Best Airline will also reveal a new exhibition stand Guests invited to test First and Business Class seats at the airline’s stand DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Mar-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways will once again participate in the world’s largest travel and trade event, ITB Berlin, from 9-13 March 2016, and is… Read the full press release