Ukraine International Airlines to launch non-stop flights from Kiev to Aktau, Kazakhstan

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Kiev, Ukraine, 2015-10-6 — /Travel PR News/ — November 18, 2015, Ukraine International Airlines will launch non-stop scheduled flights connecting Kiev and Aktau, Kazakhstan. Tickets are already available on UIA official website, the carrier`s Contact Center, UIA ticket offices, and authorized travel agencies. UIA offers double-weekly flights connecting Kiev and Aktau operated on modern Boeing… Read the full press release

UAE Civil Aviation Day: Construction progress made on the Midfield Terminal Building (MTB)

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On UAE Civil Aviation Day Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2015-10-6 — /Travel PR News/ — On the occasion of UAE Civil Aviation Day, H.E. Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), and H.E. Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director General of the GCAA, accompanied by H.E. Ali… Read the full press release

Virgin Trains became UK’s first train operator to introduce Automatic Delay Repay system

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At least 3.5 million customer journeys able to benefit1 An estimated additional £2.8 million compensation expected to be paid in first year Money credited back to customer within 3 days LONDON, 2015-10-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Today Virgin Trains became the UK’s first train operator to introduce Automatic Delay Repay (ADR). The system calculates… Read the full press release

First Essex’s new bus depot in Colchester opens as part of £3.5m investment

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Aberdeen, United Kingdom, 2015-10-6 — /Travel PR News/ — On Wednesday 30 September, Chairman of the County Council Norman Hume officially declared First Essex’s new bus depot in Colchester open. As part of a £3.5m investment, First Essex has merged its present depots at Queen Street and Haven Road into a new purpose built facility… Read the full press release

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events: 2015 Taste of Chicago generated $320,205 in profit

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35th Edition of Chicago’s Iconic Festival Served Culinary Delights to 1.4 Million Visitors CHICAGO, 2015-10-6 — /Travel PR News/ — The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announced today that the 2015 Taste of Chicago saw $320,205 in profit at the revitalized five-day festival. Taste of Chicago continues to thrive as the nation’s… Read the full press release

Hilton Worldwide announces the opening of the Hilton Tokyo Odaiba

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TOKYO, Japan and MCLEAN, Va., 2015-10-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) andHilton Hotels & Resortstoday announced the opening of the Hilton Tokyo Odaiba. The property is Hilton Worldwide’s 12th hotel in Japan, and the sixth in the Kanto region alongside Hilton Tokyo, Conrad Tokyo, Hilton Odawara Resort & Spa, Hilton Tokyo Bay and Hilton… Read the full press release

Lufthansa Group Airlines to serve 261 destinations in 101 countries this winter 2015

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Eurowings flight schedule now available – Lufthansa Group Airlines offer 261 destinations in 101 countries – Leisure travelers benefit from additional flights Cologne, Germany, 2015-10-6 — /Travel PR News/ — The Lufthansa Group Airlines – Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Germanwings, Eurowings, Lufthansa and SWISS – will become even more attractive for leisure travellers this winter, as… Read the full press release

CDA: Volaris Airlines launches twice weekly service between Chicago Midway International Airport and the city of Durango, Mexico

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CHICAGO, 2015-10-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Mexican low-cost carrier Volaris Airlines has announced new international service between Chicago Midway International Airport and the city of Durango, Mexico starting on December 8, 2015 with twice-a-week flights on Tuesdays and Saturdays. The flight schedules, including dates and times of operation for the new Chicago-Durango service, are as… Read the full press release

The City of Chicago and Chicago Department of Aviation Contractor Open House to be held on October 6 at the UIC Forum

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CHICAGO, 2015-10-5 — /Travel PR News/ — The City of Chicago and Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) Contractor Open House is next week on Tuesday, October 6 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the UIC Forum. Online registration is closed, but you can still register onsite the day of the event. Don’t miss this chance… Read the full press release

World Travel & Tourism Council research: Foreign visitors to Spain account for over half of the country’s service exports

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LONDON, 2015-10-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Foreign visitors to Spain account for over half of the country’s service exports, according to new research by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). Spain’s visitor exports (money spent by foreign visitors in a country) reached $US69.5 billion (EUR52.2bn) in 2014, which is 53% of all of… Read the full press release

Eurostar launches great value fares to Lyon and the South of France on its new direct high-speed rail service

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Eurostar releases great value fares to Lyon and the South of France LONDON, 2015-10-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Holidaymakers can escape to the winter sunshine for less this year, thanks to great value fares to Lyon and the South of France, on Eurostar’s new direct high-speed rail service. Tickets are on offer from £40… Read the full press release

Sir Richard officially unveils Virgin Media Business ‘Pitch to Rich’ competition winners’ individually branded Virgin Train carriage

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Virgin Trains and Virgin Media Business host joint event at Euston station Milestone reached in entrepreneur competition ‘Pitch to Rich’, following 100 days since final LONDON, 2015-10-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Almost one hundred days since the Virgin Media Business ‘Pitch to Rich’ competition winners were crowned and won a slice of the £1m… Read the full press release

Tech Mahindra to develop the Aircraft Ground Support System for Bombardier’s C Series Aircraft’s Health Management System

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Montréal, 2015-10-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft and Tech Mahindra, a specialist in digital transformation, consulting and business re-engineering announced today that they have signed an agreement under which Tech Mahindra will develop the Aircraft Ground Support System (AGSS) for Bombardier’s Aircraft Health Management System (AHMS) for the C Series family of… Read the full press release

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft delivers two Bombardier 415 amphibious aircraft to the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s forest firefighting fleet

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Bombardier 415 aircraft will join forest firefighting fleet Montréal, 2015-10-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today that it has delivered two Bombardier 415 amphibious aircraft to the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. The order for the aircraft was announced in March 2014 and the first aircraft was delivered in May 2014…. Read the full press release

Bombardier: CityJet will operate CRJ900 aircraft in the network of Sweden’s Scandinavian Airlines (SAS)

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First order includes eight firm CRJ900 aircraft and six option aircraft to be operated by CityJet in the Scandinavian Airlines network  Separately, a long-standing customer signs order for two firm CRJ700 aircraft  Montréal, 2015-10-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft has welcomed Dublin-based CityJet (CityJet) to the CRJ Series family of aircraft operators… Read the full press release

Bombardier Transportation to provide SNCF eight Regio 2N double deck electric multiple units for Midi Pyrénées in France

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Latest order is part of a Regio 2N contract signed in 2010 with French National Railway Company (SNCF) on behalf of the French Regions To date ten French Regions have ordered a total of 209 Regio 2N Berlin, Germany, 2015-10-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation announced today that the French… Read the full press release

Bombardier closes sale of its Military Aviation Training activities to CAE Inc. for $19.8 million Cdn

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Montréal, 2015-10-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier announced today that it has closed the sale of its Military Aviation Training activities to CAE Inc. for a total consideration of $19.8 million Cdn. This will enable Bombardier to further focus on its core business areas. This transaction has received the approval of all appropriate regulatory… Read the full press release

Carlson Rezidor announces the Radisson Blu Hotel, Tipaza in Algeria opening in late 2017

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Signing  brings the group’s total portfolio in Africa to 66 hotels BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2015-10-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Rezidor,  one of the most dynamic hotel groups worldwide, announces the Radisson Blu  Hotel, Tipaza in Algeria. The new build upper-upscale property featuring 168  rooms will welcome the first guests in late 2017. It is… Read the full press release

Carlson Rezidor continues to strengthen its presence in Africa; announces the first Radisson Blu Residence in Nairobi/Kenya opening in late 2016

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Signing of  first Radisson Blu Residence in Nairobi/Kenya. Eight hotel openings in 2015 YTD, additional five openings scheduled till  year-end BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2015-10-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Rezidor, one  of the largest and most dynamic hotel groups worldwide, continues to strengthen  its presence in Africa, the company’s most important growth market. At the… Read the full press release

Emirates SkyCargo welcomes the arrival of its newest Boeing 777 Freighter aircraft, making its dedicated cargo aircraft to 15

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Milestone marks the 30,000th cargo-only flight operated by Emirates’ Boeing 777 Freighter fleet DUBAI, U.A.E., 2015-10-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, welcomes the arrival of its newest Boeing 777 Freighter aircraft, bringing the total number of dedicated cargo aircraft in its fleet to 15, including two Boeing 747-400Fs… Read the full press release

dnata to acquire 30% share in Milan-based ground handler Airport Handling SPA

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DUBAI, U.A.E., 2015-10-1 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, has reached an agreement to acquire a 30% share in Milan-based ground handler, Airport Handling SPA.  dnata will also have majority representation on the board through which it will control day-to-day operations.  dnata will also have a Call Option… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific Airways becomes Asia’s largest operator of the 777 fleet with the delivery of the airline’s 70th 777 aircraft

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HONG KONG, 2015-10-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing and Cathay Pacific Airways celebrated a significant achievement last Saturday (26 September) with the delivery of the airline’s 70th777 aircraft – also the last and 53rd 777-300ER (Extended Range) of the confirmed orders – that has made Cathay Pacific Asia’s largest operator of the 777 fleet…. Read the full press release

Japan Airlines honored with Good Design award 2015 from Japan Institute of Design Promotion for its latest Economy Class seat – JAL SKY WIDER II

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TOKYO, 2015-10-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) today received Good Design award 2015 from the Japan Institute of Design Promotion (JDP) for its latest Economy Class seat– JAL SKY WIDER II. JAL has been arranging this new seat on its Boeing 787 aircraft since December 2014, as the second installment of “New Spacious Economy”… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara’s Tydes Restaurant launches Coral Reef Aquarium Bar

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Aquarium cocktail bar is the only one of its kind in California Santa Barbara, CA, 2015-10-1 — /Travel PR News/ — The fine dining experience at the oceanfront Tydes Restaurant has become even more glamorous with the debut of the restaurant’s new Coral Reef Bar – a 275-gallon (1,250 litre) aquarium bar built to support… Read the full press release

Seven distinct new restaurants and bars open at one address, Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

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The new Four Seasons Hotel Seoul is home to an eclectic collection of world-class dining experiences and lively social venues Seoul, Korea, 2015-10-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Fast becoming the global capital of cool, the ever-changing, ever-charming and always exciting Seoul continues to influence the world’s palate and redefine the idea of a night… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul welcomes guests at the Korean capital’s Central Business District

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Seoul, Korea, 2015-10-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Constantly surprising, always captivating, Seoul is a city of contrasts, where deep tradition lives in harmony with innovative technology and leading-edge fashion, imaginative pop culture and fiery food, trendsetting style and a playful attitude.  Now, in the heart of it all and welcoming the world for the… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire will host its second Wedding Showcase of the year

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Hampshire, England, 2015-10-1 — /Travel PR News/ — On Sunday, November 8, 2015, Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire will be hosting its second Wedding Showcase of the year, inviting guests to explore the stunning venue and meet a hand-picked selection of the very best luxury suppliers in the wedding industry. Just an hour from central London, this… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels International President and CEO rappels down 15 stories at the 2 Bethesda Metro Center to raise awareness on addiction

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ROCKVILLE, Md., 2015-10-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Steve Joyce, President and CEO, Choice Hotels International, rappels down 15 stories at the 2 Bethesda Metro Center to raise awareness for Shatterproof, an organization dedicated to transforming the way our nation helps prevent and treat addiction.  Mr. Joyce was joined by more than 50 Choice employees… Read the full press release

The Oakland International Airport (OAK) to join the upcoming Fleet Week 2015 Activities

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FAMED BLUE ANGELS RETURN TO OAK FOR SPECTACULAR AIR SHOW Oakland, CA, 2015-9-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Oakland International Airport (OAK) is reaching out to nearby communities to inform everyone about the upcoming Fleet Week 2015 activities. Fleet Week will bring the Blue Angels (a high performance Naval air team) to the Bay Area in… Read the full press release

Dubai International (DXB) wins the World Routes Marketing Award 2015 at the 21st World Route Development Forum

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Dubai, UAE, 2015-9-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai International (DXB), the world’s number one airport for international passengers, has won the World Routes Marketing Award 2015 (50 million passengers category), which was announced at the 21st World Route Development Forum, which concluded in the South African city of Durban recently. This follows DXB’s success as the… Read the full press release