Executive Chef Marco Fossati re-launches menus at Bella Vista Restaurant at Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara

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New Executive Chef showcases Northern Italian flavours, local produce and specialty house-made ingredients at Bella Vista Restaurant, Tydes Restaurant and Ty Lounge Santa Barbara, CA, 2016-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts throughout the world recently announced the Taste of Place initiative, designed to showcase authentic local culture and fresh produce… Read the full news article

Florian Riedel named General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley

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Palo Alto, Silicon Valley, CA, 2016-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Trading in his relaxed resort wear for a sharp new suit, Florian Riedel has arrived at the epicentre of innovation, Silicon Valley, in early November.  Florian assumed his new positon as General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto, one… Read the full news article

Whistler Mountain starts 2016.17 winter operations on November 23 one day ahead of schedule

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Whistler Mountain Will Open on Wednesday, November 23, Blackcomb Mountain to Open as Scheduled on Thursday, November 24.  WHISTLER, BC, 2016-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Whistler Mountain will begin operations for the 2016.17 winter season one day ahead of schedule on Wednesday, November 23. The head start has been made possible by recent colder temperatures… Read the full news article

Bristol Airport announces £20 million investment to extend car parks at Silver Zone

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Improvements to car parks at Bristol Airport are on the way, following approval of three schemes by North Somerset Council’s Planning & Regulatory Committee Bristol, England, 2016-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — New reception building at heart of enhanced Silver Zone A total of £20 million is being invested across the Silver Zone, staff and long-stay… Read the full news article

Travel Oregon CEO Todd Davidson appointed to serve on National Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure

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Salem, OR, 2016-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Last week, United States Secretary of Transportation, Anthony Foxx, appointed Travel Oregon CEO, Todd Davidson to serve on the National Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure (NACTTI). “I am honored to be appointed to the National Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure,” said Todd Davidson,… Read the full news article

PATA appoints Jie Cheng Wong as Young Tourism Professional Ambassador effective January 1, 2017

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BANGKOK, Thailand, 2016-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has appointed Miss Jie Cheng (JC) Wong as Young Tourism Professional Ambassador effective January 1, 2017. This new role has been created as part of the Association’s continuing commitment to the development of young tourism professionals. In her new role Miss Wong reports to… Read the full news article

World Committee on Tourism Ethics awards Ilunion Hotels with UNWTO Ethics Award

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The World Committee on Tourism Ethics (WCTE) has awarded Ilunion Hotels with the UNWTO Ethics Award. The Award distinguishes Ilunion Hotels for its work in the area of accessible tourism for all and its contribution to change attitudes, break down social barriers and make the accommodation industry more inclusive. MADRID, Spain, 2016-Nov-21 — /Travel PR… Read the full news article

British Airways to auction a one-off VIP charter to New Orleans on eBay

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LONDON, 2016-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways customers will soon be able to join the newest Mardi Gras parade route as the airline is hosting a one-off VIP charter to New Orleans. From 10am on November 20, partygoers will be able to bid to secure their seat on a special celebration flight – the… Read the full news article

George Best Belfast City Airport invites commuters to ‘Buy a Bear’ this season for the Children’s Cancer Unit Charity

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Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2016-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Christmas holiday-makers and commuters passing through George Best Belfast City Airport are being urged to ‘Buy a Bear’ this festive season for the Children’s Cancer Unit Charity. The cuddly teddy bears are being sold at World Duty Free in the airport for only £5 and visitors to… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways implements web-based documentation management system to host and share manuals and policies with staff in real-time

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Airline introduces fully-integrated web-based hosting of policies and manuals for real-time access and authoring Qatar Airways and subsidiary companies all using live web documentation management DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The Qatar Airways Group has gone ‘live’ with a state-of-the-art documentation management system to enable the airline and its subsidiaries to host and… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways increases daily capacity to Cape Town

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Airline upgrades daily Cape Town flights to a Boeing 777 DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has increased daily capacity to the popular family holiday destination Cape Town, with the introduction of a Boeing 777 serving the route from this month. This means an additional 158 seats per day from Doha… Read the full news article

Munich Airport will expand Terminal 1 to gain capacity for an additional 6 million passengers per year

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MUNICH, GERMANY, 2016-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Munich Airport has announced plans to expand Terminal 1. With the construction of a new pier and a central building complex, the terminal will gain capacity for an additional 6 million passengers per year. “The planned expansion is comparable to the construction of an entirely new airport…. Read the full news article

Popular Pokémon characters arrived at Changi Airport

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Crowd at the launch of Changi Airport’s year-end festivities   SINGAPORE, 2016-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Changi Airport is the destination to be for all aspiring Pokémontrainers from Singapore and overseas as it becomes the lair for the pocket monsters that have taken the world by storm. Popular Pokémon characters – Pikachu and his… Read the full news article

Women in Transportation-Los Angeles (WTS) recognized Los Angeles World Airports as “Employer of the Year”

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Los Angeles, California, 2016-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Women in Transportation-Los Angeles (WTS) has recognized Los Angeles World Airports as “Employer of the Year.”  The award, presented at the organization’s 30th Annual Scholarship and Awards dinner last night recognizes LAWA’s continued efforts to support and promote a diverse and inclusive workplace, as well as its… Read the full news article

Carlson Rezidor won in three award categories at the 17th edition of the Worldwide Hospitality Awards ceremony in Paris

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Carlson Rezidor won in three award categories at the 17th edition of the Worldwide Hospitality Awards ceremony in Paris   Brussels, Belgium, 2016-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — On November 14th, at the 17th edition of the Worldwide Hospitality Awards ceremony in Paris, Carlson Rezidor stormed to victory in three award categories. The awards are a… Read the full news article

DSA Architects to design first of its kind five-star beach resort for Rezidor Hotel Group on Cape Verde Islands

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DSA Architects to design first of its kind five-star beach resort for Rezidor Hotel Group on Cape Verde Islands   Brussels, Belgium, 2016-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the most dynamic hotel companies in the world and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, announces their very first resort… Read the full news article

Shannon Airport: New Shannon to Frankfurt route begins next summer

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Shannon Airport: New Shannon to Frankfurt route begins next summer   Lufthansa announcement marks new departure for Shannon Airport SHANNON, Ireland, 2016-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Shannon Airport is set to get its first ever scheduled Lufthansa air service next summer when the airline introduces a new Shannon to Frankfurt route. The service will operate… Read the full news article

Fashion houses will present their best wares for the upcoming Christmas season at Shannon airport

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Fashion houses will present their best wares for the upcoming Christmas season at Shannon airport   Leading outlets from across the region present in top-to-toe guide for Christmas season Top prize of flights for new Shannon-Stockholm service and much more up for grabs on the night SHANNON, Ireland, 2016-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Shannon will… Read the full news article

Qantas: successful hardware installation for inflight Wi-Fi on the trial aircraft

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SYDNEY, 2016-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas customers are a step closer to experiencing world-leading inflight Wi-Fi, following the successful hardware installation on the trial aircraft last week. The Boeing 737-800 aircraft (registration VH-XZB) has re-entered commercial service, but will operate for a few months without the Wi-Fi being available. In the meantime, Qantas and… Read the full news article

Enterprise Rent-A-Car supports military families as part of the fourth annual Keys to Progress® program

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ST. LOUIS, 2016-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Progressive® Insurance came together last week with the National Auto Body Council (NABC), and many others in the collision industry to support military members and their families as part of the fourth annual Keys to Progress® program. This year’s initiative provided more than 100 newly… Read the full news article

Australia-based Fly365.com the first OTA in Asia-Pacific region to implement Travelport Rich Content & Branding

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Langley, U.K, 2016-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport (NYSE:TVPT), a leading travel commerce platform, today (15 November 2016) announces Australia-based Fly365.com as the first online travel agent (OTA) in the Asia-Pacific region to implement its innovative merchandising technology, Travelport Rich Content & Branding. With Rich Content & Branding, Fly365.com now offers its customers direct… Read the full news article

Matthew Powell appointed Managing Director for Travelport in the Middle East and South Asia

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Matthew Powell appointed Managing Director for Travelport in the Middle East and South Asia   Langley, U.K, 2016-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport (NYSE: TVPT), a leading Travel Commerce Platform, has announced the appointment of Matthew Powell to the role of Managing Director in the Middle East and South Asia. Matthew’s Travelport career spans… Read the full news article

Local bus links by First Glasgow for the growing business community at Maxim Office Park

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Aberdeen, Scotland, 2016-Nov-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The growing business community at Maxim Office Park is now being served by local bus links provided by First Glasgow. The First Glasgow network connects Motherwell, Wishaw, Holytown, Airdrie, Whifflet and Coatbridge with Maxim and Eurocentral, within an impressive 30-minute journey time. These new services offer increased transport… Read the full news article

Royal Caribbean and chef Michael Schwartz introduce new menu onboard Harmony of the Seas, Allure of the Seas and Oasis of the Seas

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MIAMI, FL, 2016-Nov-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International, in partnership with James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Schwartz, has introduced a new menu highlighting artisanal ingredients at 150 Central Park onboard Harmony of the Seas, Allure of the Seas and Oasis of the Seas. Guests can enjoy Schwartz’s simple, elegant approach to American dining… Read the full news article

Allegiant announces Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) – Fort Lauderdale, Fl nonstop flights

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ALLENTOWN, Pa., 2016-Nov-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today announces new, nonstop flights to Fort Lauderdale, Florida from the Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE). To celebrate the announcement of new service from Allentown, Allegiant is offering one-way fares on the new route for as low as $69.* “We’re very excited to announce this… Read the full news article

IATA unveils Airport Wildlife Trafficking Assessment Tool to help defeat smugglers of endangered species

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GENEVA, Switzerland, 2016-Nov-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the launch of an Airport Wildlife Trafficking Assessment Tool which will help defeat smugglers of endangered species. The Assessment Tool, developed in partnership with the World Customs Organization (WCO) with support from the USAID ROUTES Partnership, will be piloted with WCO… Read the full news article

IATA to Latin America and Caribbean GOVs: make infrastructure a priority in unlocking aviation’s economic and social benefits

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Passenger Numbers to Double by 2035 Mexico City, 2016-Nov-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments in Latin America and the Caribbean to work with industry to make infrastructure a priority in unlocking aviation’s economic and social benefits. Passenger demand in Latin America and the Caribbean is expected to more… Read the full news article

British Airways and Alaska Airlines extend partnership

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LONDON, 2016-Nov-17 — /Travel PR News/ — In the new agreement, available for sale on ba.com from today, customers will be able to book seats on Alaska flights to seven destinations across the West Coast of America and three in Hawaii direct for travel from November 23. Holidaymakers wanting to hit the surf can fly onwards… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resort Marrakech announces the appointment of Thierry Papiller as new Executive Chef

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Marrakech, Morocco, 2016-Nov-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Marrakech introduces its new Executive Chef Thierry Papiller. Currently at the culinary helm of Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca, Thierry will join the team at Four SeasonsResort Marrakech team on December 1, 2016. His new position will allow him to keep a protective eye on his… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh welcomes Sanju Upadhyay as Spa Manager

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Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, 2016-Nov-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh announces the appointment of Sanju Upadhyay as the new Spa Manager at the pearl of the Red Sea resort. Moving from the enchanting garden island that is Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa, the Resort team feels very fortunate… Read the full news article