Travelport launches new demo site to showcase its Universal API capabilities allowing travel agencies and developers to ‘try before they buy’

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Travelport inspires and empowers travel agencies and developers to ‘try before they buy’  Langley, UK, 2015-11-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport (NYSE:TVPT), a leading Travel Commerce Platform, recently launched an innovative new demonstration site to showcase its Universal API capabilities. The tool allows both commercial decision makers within travel agencies and developers to fully explore… Read the full press release

Marriott International and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide to create the world’s largest hotel company with merger agreement

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Combined Company Will Have 1.1 Million Rooms in More Than 5,500 Hotels, Spanning the Globe in Over 100 Countries30 Leading Brands Will Provide Guests Unmatched Choices   Transaction Offers Substantial Economies of Scale   Combined Company Should Deliver Significant Capital Returns to Shareholders   Conference Call with Investment Community at 9:00 am ET, Today, November 16, with Simultaneous… Read the full press release

NetJets’ Bombardier Global 6000 aircraft sets new standard for speed between three of the world’s most challenging airports

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NetJets Global 6000 aircraft set a new world speed record flying from Aspen, U.S. to London, UK; subsequent record flight occurred as aircraft travelled round trip between London, U.K. and Lugano, Switzerland New world records showcase business jet’s impressive speed, field performance, and extraordinary steep approach capability The Global 6000 aircraft is the largest business… Read the full press release

UK Civil Aviation Authority announces the conclusions on Gatwick Airport airspace departures review

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LONDON, 2015-11-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Today the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) announced the conclusions of its review of the impact of a 2013 airspace change for departures from Gatwick Airport. European and national projects are improving airspace infrastructure to deliver a more efficient use of airspace and enable environmental improvements including fuel and… Read the full press release

Al Bateen Executive Airport doubles exhibition space for Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2016

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2015-11-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Al Bateen Executive Airport, the only dedicated business aviation airport in the region, announced today that it has doubled the exhibition space for Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2016 in response to huge demand from key industry professionals to participate. Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2016 is being… Read the full press release

Aer Rianta International named best large company for The Loop at Dublin Airport at the 2015 Retail Excellence Ireland Awards

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Shannon, Ireland, 2015-11-16 — /Travel PR News/ — ARI was named best large company for The Loop at Dublin Airport at the 2015 Retail Excellence Ireland Awards at their annual awards ceremony in Galway on Saturday night. The Retail Excellence Ireland Awards in association with Barclaycard recognises Ireland’s best retail stores, companies, people and websites. This… Read the full press release

Alta Ski Area publishes its annual fall 2015 Sustainability Update

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Alta, Utah, 2015-11-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Alta Ski Area makes significant strides in sustainability. As the ski area enters its 78th season the employees are pleased to release their annual fall 2015 Sustainability Update. Building off the 2011 Sustainability Report this update highlights stewardship efforts led by the Alta Environmental Center (AEC) as well as… Read the full press release

Scandinavian Airlines launches services to Norway’s capital Oslo and to Denmark’s capital Copenhagen from Miami

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Scandinavia’s largest and most influential airline Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is opening for sales of tickets to two new Scandinavian destinations from Miami. The routes to Norway’s capital Oslo and to Denmark’s capital Copenhagen will be served four and three times a week respectively and thus offering 190,000 seats yearly to and from Miami and Scandinavia…. Read the full press release

Government of Maldives lifted State of Emergency; welcomes tourists and holiday makers

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MALDIVES, 2015-11-16 — /Travel PR News/ — This is to inform that the State of Emergency declared by the Government of Maldives on 4 November 2015 has been lifted today, 10 November 2015. The Government assures the tourism and travel trade that all tourism related businesses are operating and the Maldives welcomes tourists and holiday… Read the full press release

Coco Collection won the award for Luxury Hotel Brand in Maldives at 2015 World Luxury Hotel Awards in Hong Kong

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MALDIVES, 2015-11-16 — /Travel PR News/ — At the 2015 World Luxury Hotel Awards gala ceremony held at Harbour Grand Hong Kong, Coco Collection won the award for Luxury Hotel Brand in Maldives. With a strong reputation as a luxury brand offering stylish and sophisticated escapes that design experience-led stays for the guests, this award is… Read the full press release

Brussels Airport CEO Arnaud Feist named “Man of the year” at the Travel Magazine Gala Awards

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Brussels Airport Company Chief Executive Officer Arnaud Feist was proclaimed “Man of the year” at the Travel Magazine Gala Awards Evening for travel industry professionals. Under Feist’s management, Brussels Airport has waxed into a dynamic airport, that is representative of the capital of Europe, and appealing to business travellers as well as holidaymakers who are… Read the full press release

Brussels Airport reports more than 2 million passengers in October 2015

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Freight transport continues to rise, with a 7.3% growth on last year BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2015-11-16 — /Travel PR News/ — In the month of October Brussels Airport again received more than 2 million passengers, an increase of 6.4% compared with October last year. Freight transport also rose significantly, with an increase of 7.3% over October… Read the full press release

Woodland Park Zoo: Turkey Toss for the beasts on Saturday, November 21, 2015

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SEATTLE, WA, 2015-11-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Woodland Park Zoo: Turkey Toss for the beasts on Saturday, November 21, 2015 WHAT: It’s a feast for the beasts when a handful of Woodland Park Zoo’s animals, such as Komodo dragons, snow leopards, and wolves, chow down on raw, store-prepared turkeys or other autumn-themed treats. The… Read the full press release

Booking.com’s 800,000+ accommodations properties worldwide now available in Concur Travel

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BELLEVUE, Wash. and FRANKFURT, Germany, 2015-11-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (November 9, 2015), Concur, the world’s leading provider of integrated travel and expense management solutions and services, and Booking.com, the global leader in connecting travelers with the widest choice of incredible places to stay, announced a new partnership to enhance business travel worldwide. Through the partnership,… Read the full press release

The City of Chicago announces the lineup for the 102nd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on November 24 in Millennium Park

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The Voelker family of Northlake, Illinois, will join Mayor Emanuel to light their 63-foot Colorado Blue Spruce as Chicago’s 102nd Christmas Tree CHICAGO, 2015-11-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The City of Chicago is pleased to announce the lineup for the 102nd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Tuesday, November 24, in Millennium Park (Washington St…. Read the full press release

Vienna Airport: Eurowings launches direct flights from Vienna to Barcelona, London-Stansted and Palma de Mallorca

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Eurowings Offers New Flight Connections from Vienna   VIENNA, 2015-11-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Starting today Eurowings is offering new flight connections from Vienna. The airline will operate direct flights from the Austrian capital to the destinations of Barcelona, London-Stansted and Palma de Mallorca. The new flight service was officially inaugurated on the occasion… Read the full press release

Governor Terry McAuliffe and Virginia Tourism Corporation launch the Virginia Oyster Trail

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November is Virginia Oyster Month; Virginia Named “Oyster Capital of the East Coast” RICHMOND, 2015-11-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Governor Terry McAuliffe and Virginia Tourism Corporation today launched the Virginia Oyster Trail, a major tourism development project connecting travelers to Virginia oyster purveyors, raw bars and restaurants, and the watermen culture throughout Coastal Virginia, the Northern… Read the full press release

Aeroflot to provide customers with full refund for flights to Egypt booked before 6 November 2015

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Moscow, 2015-11-13 — /Travel PR News/ — In line with the Russian Federal Transport Agency (Rosaviatsia) ban on flights to destinations within Egypt, Aeroflot has confirmed that it will provide customers with full refunds on tickets booked before 6 November 2015. Full refunds are available to passengers on the following flights: SU 400/401 (Moscow-Cairo-Moscow); SU 5900/5901/5910/5911 (Moscow—Hurghada—Moscow); SU 5902/5903/5912/5913 (Moscow-Sharm El Sheikh—Moscow). Passengers who booked tickets to Egypt before 6 November… Read the full press release

Charleston International Airport: JetBlue to add second daily flight between Charleston and Boston beginning in April 2016

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North Charleston, S.C., 2015-11-13 — /Travel PR News/ — JetBlue today announced that it will add a second daily flight between Charleston and Boston beginning in April 2016. “The response to JetBlue’s award-winning service to Boston has been overwhelming from the beginning of the route in February 2013. The additional service frequency is welcome and expansion from… Read the full press release

Flybe launches eight new routes including two major European hub airports from Doncaster Sheffield Airport

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Doncaster, England, 2015-11-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The new routes, including two major European hub airports, go on sale today and will be operational from the end of March 2016. Flybe will become the largest low-fares airline to operate from Doncaster Sheffield Airport with some 44 departures per week and almost half a million… Read the full press release

WTTC: Many of the world’s biggest Travel & Tourism companies improved their carbon efficiency by 20% in the last ten years

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LONDON, 2015-11-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Many of the world’s biggest Travel & Tourism companies have improved their carbon efficiency by 20% in the last ten years and are on course to cut CO2 emissions by 50% by 2035, according to a major new report released today. “Travel & Tourism 2015; Connecting Global Climate Action”,… Read the full press release

GBTA and Project ICARUS announce the winners of the third annual European Sustainability Outstanding Achievement Awards

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Awards for Outstanding Achievements in Furthering Business Travel and Meetings Sustainability Programs Frankfurt, Germany, 2015-11-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) and Project ICARUS are proud to announce the winners of the third annual European Sustainability Outstanding Achievement Awards. The awards recognize travel buyers, suppliers, intermediaries and teams who can demonstrate outstanding… Read the full press release

The Adventure Travel Trade Association announces the return of its North-American event, AdventureELEVATE in 2016

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SEATTLE, 2015-11-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA; www.adventuretravel.biz) announced the return of its North-American event, AdventureELEVATE, in 2016. The two-day conference will be held in Saguenay, Québec, June 6 – 7, 2016. Last year’s inaugural AdventureELEVATE was held in Snowmass, Colorado, and brought together thought-leaders and practitioners in the adventure travel industry. AdventureELEVATE… Read the full press release

ATTA’s AdventureEDU program now provides online courses for organizations involved in the adventure travel industry

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SEATTLE, 2015-11-13 — /Travel PR News/ —  The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA; www.adventuretravel.biz) is now offering online courses as part of its AdventureEDU program, which provides training for governments, associations and tour operators involved in the adventure travel industry. Previously only offered as in-destination programs, now the ATTA is offering three courses using the online education… Read the full press release

Ethiopian Airlines named the Airline of the Year for 4th year in a row at African Airlines Association’s 47th Annual General Assembly

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ADDIS ABABA, 2015-11-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines, the largest, fastest growing and most profitable airline in Africa, is pleased to announce that it has been named for the fourth year in a row as the Airline of the Year by the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) at its 47th Annual General Assembly held between… Read the full press release

easyJet unveils world first in airline uniforms by incorporating wearable technology into cabin crew and engineers’ uniforms

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easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has unveiled a world first in airline uniforms on its 20th birthday by incorporating wearable technology into cabin crew and engineers’ uniforms to improve communication and passenger safety procedures. LONDON, 2015-11-12 — /Travel PR News/ — This is the latest innovation from the pioneering airline which is always at the forefront… Read the full press release

easyjet marks its 20th anniversary with special livery aircraft displaying more than 100,000 of its customers’ holiday pictures

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Airline marks two decades of low fares, friendly service and unrivalled network with special livery aircraft displaying more than 100,000 of its customers’ holiday pictures. Announces trial of innovative wearable technology for crew and engineers.  LONDON, 2015-11-12 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, is today celebrating twenty years of flying.  On 10… Read the full press release

easyJet introduces Flight Club to reward loyalty and provide flexibility for frequent flyers

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easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has announced that following a successful trial it is to introduce a recognition scheme for its most frequent travellers, Flight Club, which will reward loyalty and provide flexibility for frequent flyers. LONDON, 2015-11-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Flight Club will further encourage customer loyalty to easyJet which has increased significantly… Read the full press release

ITB Berlin marks its 50th anniversary by visiting 50 travel destinations in 2016

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The world’s largest travel trade show is celebrating its anniversary with trips around the world – an astronomy enthusiast from Berlin meets NASA astronauts at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida BERLIN, 2015-11-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Happy birthday ITB Berlin! To mark the anniversary of the world’s leading travel trade show in 2016… Read the full press release

4th UNWTO International Conference on Tourism and the Media to be hosted in Tunisia on 12-13 November 2015

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Building stronger partnerships between tourism destinations and the media will be the topic of the 4th UNWTO International Conference on Tourism and the Media, to be hosted in Tunisia on 12-13 November 2015. MADRID, 2015-11-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The conference is organized with the support of CNN International and counts on the participation… Read the full press release